Tim Vine

[@mrb018538]

Worst audience ever....unbelievably professional from Tim to keep going through that. Class as always!

[@andrewsmith8707]

His mic might be a condensore mic so it probably woet pick up the laughter of the audience. Looks like they haven't pointed any mics on the audience

[@joetri10]

@OscarTennessee The real reason for the small amounts of laughter is that any 'live' show has canned laughter just like the rest of comedy tv. Whether It's Sitcom, Stand Up, Panel; they all have canned laughter, even during live broadcasting.

[@stephendimelow5142]

All the best comics have died on stage and to carry on and strive to improve shows great humility and guts. I find Tim Vine hilarious and honest and that's all he needs to be. But this was a tough old audience. 😃

[@NibberKSmooth]

£7k is why he did it, nothing 'class' about that.

[@cahillgreg]

@@NibberKSmooth Shush

[@skoot2u]

Tim Vine is without doubt the funniest stand up today.No smut or bad language,just a great comic.

[@deniscoupe194]

Really 😮

[@skoot2u]

@@deniscoupe194 Yes really !

[@chaynes60]

Wrong audience Tim, they didn`t deserve you!

[@leonhughes2982]

chaynes60 poor fucking Tim vine. That was horrible to watch. Considering his act on these gigs are usually 3 minutes long. 12 mins of pain.

[@L35BEHONEST]

They were laughing but there wasnt as many people as most of his performances so it was quiet

[@SYNAPTIKMETAL]

Its only quiet because this recording is just taking his mic line in...........people are laughing loudly but wont get picked up by his mic as it's directional. Hes going down a storm.....its just odd like this as they usually mic the audience for videos.

[@garydoherty2397]

If there is a lot of laughter why does he keep referencing the fact it's quiet.

[@SYNAPTIKMETAL]

@@garydoherty2397 if you watch his other shows you'll see its part of the act, only once or twice does he mention it......"we'll dub the laughter in later" Im puzzled why you are so eager to prove he isn't doing well? If don't like it........then move on. Simple.

[@platinumpatience5307]

The sheer talent it takes to remember hundreds and hundreds of his own short jokes -- not to mention not getting thrown off by the audience who were just there to eat clearly. Bravo Tim. An underated genius! Edit: Just read the description. It still doesn't explain why Tim scoffed at the audience multiple times throughout the set, and he even said that he "probably should've done this gig at home."

[@craftykev]

I think it may have been possible that he was joking...

[@jenniferbrooks87]

If all had been well he would have returned to take a bow when the Emcee called his name. Well, I love Tim Vine's comedy.

[@boozytheelf3893]

When a gig is not going great, the last thing I would expect is 3 minutes of "pen behind the ear". Tim, good on you

[@onewithsource9742]

Defo a bold move and he pulled it off! Good lad

[@derreth]

Judging by Tim's remarks during his act the audience were very unresponsive despite what it says above

[@caithnessviolinist7903]

I feel sorry for him struggling with that mediocre and fairly dim audience!

[@gartrude3293]

My ego would never recover, what a legend this man is, if I was in the audience i would’ve laughed for everyone

[@garydoherty2397]

Tim is by far and away the funniest one line zinger comedians on the planet. This audience have no sense of humour at all...

[@danmar007]

He's good, but ... Stewart Francis. I'd like to see a show with both plus Henny Youngman, Rodney Dangerfield, Steven Wright, Mitch Hedberg, Zach Galifianakis and Jim Gaffigan. Yes, I do realize that's not possible.

[@ravenaussie3760]

@@danmar007 No. Tim Vine is better than all of them.

[@necalr19]

What a bunch of wanders, Tim is top notch👍

[@craiglowe9668]

All comedy is different so audience got choice to laugh or not

[@ravenaussie3760]

@@craiglowe9668 If you don't find Tim Vine funny, there's something seriously wrong with you.

[@jondawnjoshuahutson1877]

"Best gig in my life!" Nice one Tim. They didnt deserve Pen behind the ear.

[@pippo-1073]

Jon & Dawn & Joshua Hutson I was crying the first time I saw pen behind the ear. Then hockey stick behind the ear 😂

[@milesjennings1930]

Tim Vine is a comedy genius, it don't matter how many times I hear those jokes he has me cracking up everytime. love him to bits!

[@davew4998]

'It's all for charity and apparently you can't die at a charity gig'. They didn't even get the irony.

[@aires69uk]

"We'll put the laughs on later". "Is there something on fire or is this my act burning". Think that says it all.

[@RayM53]

Despite Adliberates comment that "you can't hear the laughter" it's clear from Tims set that the audience are dead from the bollocks upwards. That's what working at Rymans does to you, stump your growth. Tim Vine, the sharpest brain in comedy.

[@DH.2016]

Wow! What a tough audience. You can hear laughter but it's obvious from the footage of the audience that there are an awful lot of people simply not engaging. Poor Tim. "We'll put the laughs on later." "Best gig in my life." "You can do must of this act at home to be honest, ladies and gentlemen. I know I do. At least I should have." What a professional. Class indeed.

[@andrewhopkinson9016]

I love Tim vines comedy and felt really sorry for him trying to make those miserable morons in his audience laugh. He did well to stay for his full act so hat off to the guy

[@martincattell6820]

I love this act so much! I'm so glad it was recorded for Tim's sake so at least someone can enjoy it retroactively. His terrible dad jokes seem funnier to me when they're falling on deaf ears and the way he just keeps going with a cheesy smile whilst comically acknowledging the act is on fire is hilarious but also shows amazing character. Also I've always loved the black box bit. EDIT: PS I don't hate the audience it just wasn't their cup of tea. Some were sniggering but I personally believe that a lot of Tim's comedy comes from his enthusiasm for awful jokes and many just don't get that. It's almost cringe humour but more lighthearted. I'd rather a crowd be real rather than offer up pity laughter.

[@strontiumstargazer103]

My other dad…

[@pauladams1915]

Lousy audience. You can tell by Tims remarks their rubbish. Nothing to do with the camera not picking up the laughter, There was hardly any

[@kanervatie]

"Is there a fire or is my act burning?" lol

[@niwempleh]

Part of the problem was also the venue, spread out and sparse audience!

[@mattram88]

7:35 i find it so funny that he asks for the music to please be "audible." 😂

[@alexfreeman4825]

Tough crowd. He's much better than their reaction. Proud that he kept going.

[@davidwills3784]

Its a shame that you cant hear the audience appreciate his comedy, he does work exceedingly hard, and what a man to keep going through his act whilst appearing not to go down well, that is incredible professionalism, bless him, I think he is a very funny man, but as you say its for charity, but the one thing you could do to appreciate the acts time and input is to show appreciation by at least laughing out loud!!

[@JD-uh9od]

The guy is a comic genius. I don’t understand the crowds lack of willingness to enjoy the act and have a good laugh. Very strange !!

[@deniscoupe194]

CRAP

[@nacholibre1962]

2:14 Funny, Vine didn't want to go back on stage after dying in front of that crowd. I don't blame him,

[@harpothehealer]

Tim Vine is a top professional as is depicted here. He makes several crystal clear references to his current plight. He couldn't be any clearer about the audience reaction. His style irrespective of class or culture requires the listener to engage in at least the basic cognitive pathways . Tim is a fantastic comedian this gig it was just one of those, it happens, he kept going which is the main thing.

[@ScienceFollowsTheEvidence]

Ignorant bile ? What about when Tim said "I'll put the laughter on myself" and "is this my act burning". This was clearly a tough crowd whether you realise that or not.

[@phaetondowns8701]

Tim's hilarious!!! He just keeps going and my side is in stitches!

[@santajimi]

Is that sew?

[@metclapton]

It all depends on the audience he must have been getting paid for this corporate gig

[@terencejay8845]

'So I went into a Wild West store to buy some tumbleweeds, so I could use them here for you lot tonight.'

[@aronroyle1523]

Good to see Bobby Davro laughing at the end. At least he appreciated Tim

[@Joewalshe38]

Interesting how laughter is contagious. I find it difficult to enjoy these jokes without hearing others laughing. Very professional to have kept going though.

[@Isleofskye]

Agreed.

[@Isleofskye]

You're 'aving a laugh with that grammar Paulo :)

[@Isleofskye]

Some of these Corporate audiences like to appear "cool" and like more "sophisticated" jokes...lol

[@danielali6571]

Yeh its weird I think coz its awkward or im finding it a bit awkward I'm almost listening or hoping people r gunna start laughing at the jokes rather than listening to the jokes themselves

[@Daniel-qw9dm]

I know what you mean.

[@steveworrell]

Never seen him struggle to get laughs. I guess it must happen to everyone at some point.

[@galeweyflirt8344]

The audience don’t have a sense of humour 🙄 this was so funny. Very underrated

[@stevewhite5374]

Were you playing in a Mortuary Tim?

[@archdeak423]

Just watched this. The first time I have ever heard Tim Vine make reference to his audience not quite with him. He also refers to staying at home which I think he would rather have been this night. He also did not come back on stage for a bow when asked to by Bobby Davro.Oh well, some you win and some you don’t!

[@Jack-hy1zq]

that was a tough gig, Tim. must be hell when that happens. this crowd were up their own arses.

[@ianwatson7906]

Can't believe that audience.

[@kierananthony25]

Is this audience part of a body builders club? Tough crowd.

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

"Tough crowd" is also a term, the joke works either way 😂

[@FullInstall]

Never before has pen behind the ear given be such awkward anxiety!

[@PaulEastham]

I think the audience had no microphones on them. The audio is just from his mic. They are laughing but you just can’t hear them.

[@davedmusic3598]

Wrong

[@NickHarwood-py8fn]

Pen behind the ear is absolutely mental, just brilliant.

[@hunterluxton5976]

To do this requires balls of steel. Nobody in the audience would have the self belief to do this in the face of such negativity.

[@tomwrightmagician5999]

Tim you are a legend, wrong audience chief! however this must be at least 5 years ago!

[@andrewkennedy2083]

Was that Neil warnock?.

[@theredplanet2292]

Andrew Kennedy Yes, and did you notice Des O’Connor?

[@mariasmyles]

They loved him, please keep your ignorant bile to yourselves. Ha! Yeah, right. Tim's own comments mid-set reveal the lack of reaction he was getting. Nice of you to defend them adliberate, but we can see it with our own eyes......

[@stephenreeds3672]

Is there anyone there?

[@feralferret]

I think they were laughing, it's just that there were no ambient microphones to pick them up. Some microphones, like the one Tim's using, are uni-directional and won't pick up ambience.

[@AdliberateVideoProduction]

Hey, someone who reads the description. You are in the 1%

[@fraserdb]

Neil Warnock?? At 2.13

[@gamingwithgetti8323]

I thought that but his name is Colin

[@thomasverdon2578]

Tim’s way too good for this sleeping crowd

[@Peamush]

The audio was taken directly from the mic input so the audience wasn't picked up

[@andygb1969]

0:15 Tony Hadley???

[@rondon9897]

1:08 was that Des O’Connor??

[@AdliberateVideoProduction]

yes

[@Armentitron]

Did anybody read the video description? At least according to the uploader the crowd was enjoying the set and laughing, just wasn't picked up on the camera

[@gamewithgreg]

I saw that but still seems odd, why is the supposed laughter not picked up on camera.. Then at 1:57 Tim says "it's alright we'll put the laughs on later"...

[@pratikhira4253]

I saw that but he kept making jokes about it being a bad performance

[@rosiefay7283]

If the people in the audience were laughing, it does seem strange that the mikes didn't pick it up -- after all, other audio of comedians doing live gigs pick up audience reactions well, why not this one?

[@ForestKicks]

Yes. That's why Tim repeatedly refers to it being a shit gig. Because the camera didn't pick it up. Yes.

[@NazSBG]

The audience look dead. I guess the celebs would rather have crude filth. I saw Tim Vine live at Babbacombe theatre about 8-9 years ago. He was hilarious. I cried with laughter throughout. One of the best, if not the best, comedians I have seen live and I've seen a few. Al Murray was class!

[@loungejay8555]

It doesn't hep that there aren't mic's amongst the audience to pick up their reactions/laughter. There are plenty in the crowd laughing but it's barely being picked up.

[@bbis001]

Some seriously thick people in that audience!

[@waynemitchell1076]

I know that the audience seems dead, but could it appear even worse than it actually was because of the sound setup? Of those who were laughing I could hardly hear them.

[@johnnicholson956]

What a thick audience. Did not deserve someone as good as Tim Vine.

[@mummyd1990]

Proves how thick the celeb audience truly are.

[@nasapayrollsystem8701]

Where is this place ? These people ...

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Celebrity charity gigs are not Tim's audience!

[@Nick_TV_Producer]

What act was he following? A mass murder?

[@JackT13]

Guys im pretty sure the audience is muted. You can sometimes hear a lot of muted laughter in the background. Its so you can hear what he's saying

[@nicksmith3245]

God bless Tim for carrying on so stoically and professionally! That audience didn't deserve him!

[@jayaychare7318]

hard to keep up the energy in a funeral home to the guy who posted it thanks. but he made many many references it was going down like a fart in a lift and even puffed his cheeks out and shook his head upon leaving the stage

[@venatorus1000]

You say the crowd were laughing but that we can't hear them. It seems that from the comments that Tim made to the audience, he couldn't hear them either!

[@1234567marks]

Got to feel for Tim there, I saw him do “Punslinger” live, brought the house down, something went wrong on this show though.

[@pressureworks]

2:11 Wilko ? Howard Wilkinson.

[@stevencarr4002]

That audience! As I said to my wife the other day, this is going to go on for the next 10 minutes, you may as well at least try to get into it.

[@kidneystone53]

I recognise the host but recall his name...

[@kevchez4262]

Bobby davro

[@kidneystone53]

@@kevchez4262 😊 Thanks 😊

[@magdebates2697]

cryin laffin loooool and ive seen this abt ten times lol love it tim the master of 1 liners .wasted on those lot tho.

[@richardturner9317]

well you might say that we are ALL mistaken about the audiences lack of appreciation for Tim's act but the evidence is here in front of us backed up by Tim's own comments. I was embarrassed for him, it was a great set !

[@ackerjawaka1966]

I think Jeremy is a lot funnier 😂 if it had been him on stage the audience would have been glued to their seats...otherwise they would have left 😂😂 thank you for that Mr Denis Penis 🍻

[@sykeassai]

It's certainly hard to hear the audience, but then it depends what exactly the audio source is from? because you wouldn't want to get the audience going into his mic causing aweful feedback

[@kanervatie]

Is that freaking Warnock right there?

[@gamingwithgetti8323]

Is that Colin at 2:12? If u don’t know that who that is it is Neil warnock

[@neilmick7447]

27k is unbelievable because it such a tiny amount

[@karlsmith8212]

did tim come back on ...

[@pimeye]

P.S. Now you know why he wouldn't come back on stage.

[@inlinetravel6867]

All gold - do they not speak English or something?

[@AnonAnon-ho1uc]

Your killin Tim!! Lmao. What a fun crowd

[@paulmorphy6187]

'Pen behind the ear' kind of reminded me of something Andy Kaufman might do...

[@marcel911]

Who pissed off the audience?

[@alexdenning7491]

Everyone is saying the audience is terrible but if you read the description it clearly says just can’t hear the audience but they are laughing

[@glendaubney9633]

To many up their selves semi celebrities to concentrate for one minute to enjoy the class of tim vine .

[@Alrukitaf]

1.57 “we’ll put the laughs on later.” Well... they didn’t.

[@truth322]

Alrukitaf 😂

[@mauricecasey5556]

The description is clearly wrong. Look at their faces, total BS.

[@craiglowe9668]

Having seen this again,I think there is laughing. I am sure the sound was dodgy in some way

[@AdliberateVideoProduction]

Absolutely correct. You are in the 1 percent of commenters that have thought before just berating the audience.

[@Tremonster261]

@@AdliberateVideoProduction Oh come on. There was at least 10 times during his 10 minute set where Tim made comments or references to the lack of reaction he was getting. Nothing to do with ‘sound was dodgy’. I personally love Tim, think he’s brilliant, but his comedy isn’t for everyone. I don’t personally blame the audience, it just wasn’t HIS audience. It was a charity gig I assume, so it’s not like they paid to see him specifically. If you don’t find something funny, you don’t find something funny. You’re not obliged to laugh, so I think the comments about the ‘audience being crap’ is a bit unfair. Tim, as always, handled it like a pro.

[@todafett5865]

Tough crowd. Wankers. Lucky to see one of the best of all time

[@Rozza-tc5fo]

That’s someone banging their head on the table. Or trying to tunnel their way out... 😂

[@danielali6571]

"Best gig of my life" 🤣🤣🤣

[@asherloat8570]

You can really tell Tim did not enjoy being there by some of the things he says: "They'll put the laughs on later" "Is something on fire or is this my act burning?" *looks at his watch* "That can't be right" "Best gig of my life" "You can do most of this act at home ladies and gentlemen. I know I do. Or at least I should have" "Come back and take a bow Tim" *doesn't come back*

[@solipsismworld]

Not sure why the poster is slagging off the commenters - no one is saying Tim's not funny, they're generally criticising the audience, which doesn't seem to be laughing. Happy to take their word that they actually are, although judging by some of Tim's comments, it's not going down that well.

[@tomkent4656]

"Let's get behind the act at this late stage".

[@dave101t]

if they were laughing, then why did tim himself reference it over 5 times in 5 minutes? he was there too.

[@diagonals792]

4:11 - I have never seen Tim like this. he's absolutely hating it. it hurts my soul. he's the greatest, most up-beat wholesome comedian of all time and he is getting NOTHING from this piece of shit crowd 5:48 - "best gig of my life".. oh buddy.

[@ZER0--]

The pen behind the ear bit should be written out.

[@pinkyman5155]

Well done Tim, carried on like a Pro even with such a shit audience, half of them thinking they are celeb's

[@chrisfuller5692]

Wow they must be thick! Normally have to control laughter unless you miss the next joke. Love Tim Vine.

[@mahdimtl]

he's too sharp for these people.

[@jamiehall3937]

Guys the audience weren't microphoned. It's annoying to watch without the laughter, but they were laughing. The sound is just coming from Tim's microphone so it isn't picking up the audience

[@Bask0]

I love that. He keeps trying and it just isn't landing. Not talking about the pens...