The Ricky Gervais Show Series 1 Episode 5: Glass Houses Reaction

[@MrLockie7]

I still don’t understand why I enjoy laughing along with this guy more than watching these videos without the reaction...

[@Shagyamum]

Same

[@DanJonesHypnosis]

I'm autistic and often take sayings literally and assume they mean what is being said etc like Karl with the glass houses. I often need someone to explain what it is supposed to mean and what it is representing for me to understand it as a saying. Some things I never grasp for some reason. I also think the same about food, to me for is functional, you eat to live, I find most food bland and I often just describe how I just shove it into my face. I can often relate to Karl's responses and thoughts about things. Thank you for your reaction videos...

[@Bulltardwin]

I actually think Karl may be autistic too.

[@GroinStrain_]

Don’t worry the diary gets introduced soon and then there’s a diary entry every episode and it’s one of the funniest parts of each episode.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Dude your the first person to mention this . That's awesome I get monkey news and a diary entry every episode . I'm gonna piss myself .

[@kss987]

@@AfterWorkReactions keep going don't skip any

[@Hod101]

After Work Reactions monkey news kind of tails off when the diary is introduced

[@chrisabbott683]

Your laughter is so addictive! Love your reactions. Best wishes from the UK.

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Love that you're cranking these out. In centuries to come, civilisations will study Karl Pilkington.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

thanks bud for the appreciation

[@ljg7911]

I agree mate, ideas deemed idiotic have already lowkey been stolen by these podcasts and turned into big money opportunities. Supposedly anyway you can make your mind up on some of them.

[@jessefoxx5]

I love watching you react to these, I find the American sense of humour is just not the same as ours, so watching you find this funny is honestly funnier than the actual show 😂😂

[@AfterWorkReactions]

thanks bud

[@brianmurphy8811]

British humor is far more dry, but, there's a large contingent of us who find it hysterical. I grew up on Fawlty Towers, Allo Allo, Black Adder and Red Dwarf :)

[@jessefoxx5]

Brian Murphy omg remember red dwarf hahahaha

[@brianmurphy8811]

@@jessefoxx5 Absolutely :) We have the boxset of...well shit, now that I think about it, Red Dwarf, Allo Allo, Fawlty Towers and Flying Circus. All I need now is Black Adder to finish the set heh.

[@MrMrlosteruk]

@@brianmurphy8811 you'll leave blackadder, but don't bother with series 1. 2, 3 and 4 are all superb

[@MrVvulf]

2:21 Backhanded compliment is the phrase, where it's an insult wrapped in a compliment, like "you were running really fast when I passed you" or "At least your brownies taste better than your cake", etc.

[@Shere_13]

Really massively appreciate the frequent uploads mate. I think I speak for the large majority here when I say your reactions to the Ricky Gervais Show are truly loved!

[@asmr-art1844]

You and Ricky make for the ultimate canned laughter 🤣

[@ReggieComic]

8 videos in 24 hours, WE ALL THANK YOU SIR :D

[@AfterWorkReactions]

lol thanks bud I appreciate the appreciation

[@goose300183]

"Toffee shops" actually exist in the UK. Usually in tourism-heavy towns and cities. Yes, they sell other stuff, but toffee is their main product. It's the same as "rock shops" in Blackpool.

[@vaudevillian7]

It’s also is what general sweet shops tend to be called in parts of the country

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

Thorntons is a highstreet brand

[@goose300183]

@@vaudevillian7 ah interesting! I've never heard it used as a generic term for 'sweet shop' before. When I've heard it, it always refered to shops which specifically sell a lot of toffee, maybe some rock and other stuff aimed at tourists. What part of the country are you from where they say that? Lancs/Manc?

[@toastyfeet]

My family are all from Leeds and often refer to generic sweets as Toffees or Spice.

[@jen6879]

I think it’s a Northern thing. We live near Manchester and my dad refers to all chocolates/sweets/candies as toffees whether they have toffee in them or not. So he’ll call any sweet shop a toffee shop, like Karl does :)

[@ciaranmccormack704]

This is the best one so far. I missed this when it was first uploaded. Definitely the funniest.

[@MrCrab1uk]

Had Ricky really never heard the saying "elephant in the room? "

[@jasonpayne2434]

Can’t wait until you get to the Clive warren episode, that’s one of my favourites 😂

[@denzel3888]

This is the only you tube reaction I have subbed to. Its the guys laughter that keeps making me enjoying his videos.

[@ryanlewis4556]

You should react to "Meet Karl Pilkington" featuring his book on top 50 freaks he carries around with him lol

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks ill check it out

[@DirEnGay]

Yes this! I was just about to suggest the same but you beat me to it. It was my first time ever seeing Karl it was I think from the DVD extras of one of Ricky's products. He talks about the usual stuff, freaks, Chinese people, old people. "Meet Karl Pilkington" uploaded by PilkyPilkington. It's kinda low quality but it's watchable, and funny.

[@elbecko7969]

Yes! Meet Karl Pilkington I & II are fantastic!! Although the animation of the podcasts sometimes adds to the humour, I think generally it detracts because it was so pure just listening to the podcasts and imagining the visuals yourself. There are lots of promotional and DVD extra interviews with Ricky, Steve and Karl or Ricky and Karl (a few with Warwick Davis too) on KZbin like Meet Karl Pilkington I & II that are condensed hilarity. The debriefs of Karl's Idiot Abroad journeys are great; really funny!! I think Idiot Abroad itself was good, but it's a lot of Karl being left to his own devices with Ricky and Steve giving him tasks from the end of a telephone and therefore has a slower pace. Personally I prefer it when Ricky and Steve are there to fan the flames; they inject him with topics directly and turbocharge his stupidity. Having said that, Moaning of Life takes things further by completely removing Ricky and Steve from the equation. In that series, Karl is calling the shots and you see him embrace his adventures and actually smile more. He's more at ease - still stupid and funny - but it's nice to see him less stressed.

[@cupafail]

I look forward to these Ricky Gervais Show reactions every day hahaha it is now my morning ritual, eat some breakfast while watching.

[@lukestools8079]

loving the Karl Pilkington stuff! keep it up! so glad I found your channel I'm sat here laughing at the show with you

[@AfterWorkReactions]

thanks so much bud

[@otda3675]

Nah man, ur all good, ur videos bring happiness to people, we love karl and love how much ur loving the show, mixed in with ur other clip reactions, it’s perfect cause there’s something for everyone, cheers josh 🍻 hitting the 👍👍 and sharing

[@alex68713]

Watching your videos all the way from Malaysia. Keep it up and please keep uploading!!! :)

[@toadscrote123321]

Can't wait til you get to "leg rubber" episode and the guy talking about focusing on the toes 😂

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Awe man I just looked it up its like 13 episodes away . lol I look forward to checking it out

[@spiralbones]

Too this day my best friend and I talk about Leg rubber

[@toadscrote123321]

@@spiralbones Still makes me laugh and I've watched it many times over the years

[@dennetlane2870]

I love getting these pop up before bed :) Thank you

[@abmqa]

I have binge watched 3 seasons. Love watching your reactions.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks so much

[@jamesweston5546]

Thanks. I love your choices and that laugh has helped me through lockdown

[@guybrushthreepwood2380]

I never watched the animated series, so I'm watching along with you as you upload them.

[@nickywarren8002]

Heya Josh I really appreciate what you do. It's such a comfort to so many of us whose days are long and sucky. I need you to know how nice it is to hear your voice in the intro, your laughter and small comments throughout, and then hear all that you have to say at the end. It's always interesting. I don't know where I'd be without peeps like you who give your time and care like you do. I really hope you are safe, happy, and well all the way through this crappy pandemic. I also hope that everyone/every viewer is safe and well too. I think you've generated a beautiful community with your work here, Josh, and I thank you for it very much ❤️👍

[@ercanilegroeg]

Josh you've been on the oh so frequent upload schedule recently. Nice! Would love to see more Would I Lie To You :)

[@daviddavies2742]

Love re-watching these 👍👊🇬🇧

[@tomdv]

Its been years since I watched the Ricky Gervais show, but this is by far the best way to watch them! Thanks Josh and Taylor

[@dashiejinxx100]

I am so glad you enjoy these!!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

love them thanks

[@jmy2455]

You have an infectious personality. Keep it up!!

[@MustangFord]

Lmao man your laugh and RIcky's laugh is freaking great

[@Jimmy_Sandwiches]

Great, just got into bed / go to sleep smiling

[@JayMillerMediaHD]

Keep these a daily thing 👌 subbed now keep up the good work! Love the consistency

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud will do for sure .

[@LeahUK]

I wait for these every day now. Keep it going!

[@glambygladys]

The Ricky Gervais Show is comedy gold. The full xfm podcasts are even better!

[@stevezpj]

The freak book that Karl is always referring to is scanned in full here (warning, there's a lot of gore and very NSFW content in it, not just the stuff Karl talks about) imgur.com/a/H4n3S Number 22 is the piano player Karl talks about in this video and 23 is the three legged juggler

[@mundaneMindanao]

When they start reading his diary it gets so much better!!!!

[@MatildyMatilduh666]

Your laugh is just as contagious as Ricky's laugh.

[@jameswoodhouse9885]

Man, you're spoiling us. I love it!

[@thorntonovski]

Love that you're reacting to these!!

[@alisonrandall3039]

Anne Boleyn ( one of Henry V111wives). was executed by sword. It was believed that her eyes and lips where still moving after her head had been removed.

[@simonmitchell60]

"Don't be chuckin stuff about"-Karl Dilkington

[@sPoNdOoLa]

Love to you Josh! And your partner. You're making me re-watch all these British (and US shows) that I haven't seen for ages. It's great that you get how good UK comedy is - it's proper funny and creative. I have to recommend The Day Today and its sequel Brass Eye. Not sure you'll get all the references to British culture but it was groundbreaking and seriously controversial. It's so stoopid and the pranks are so good, it's the funniest thing ever on British TV and they could never get away with it now. I think it ended in 2001. Love from the UK.x

[@sPoNdOoLa]

Just watch it all. It's jaw-dropping!

[@andrewday5107]

If you want the raw Karl, look up the channel Man Moth. That channel has all of the xfm radio shows where they discovered Karl's comedy genius

[@matthewbroughton7708]

No matter how many times I watch these episodes I always find them funny as the first time I watched them 😂

[@HIYAEW]

Love this Josh, can’t wait for them to start reading Karl’s diary again the laughs only get better 😂

[@kerryjones9058]

I think he does believe until he tells Ricky and Steve lol josh your laughter is infectous

[@adox66]

Loving this reaction series. Karl is a legend. Enjoy the channel man.

[@chrissmith500]

Love watching these 👍🏼

[@ianchurch9969]

I have seen Carl Pilkington till I am blue in the face. But watching with this guy makes me smile again.

[@Jamesbrad28]

Finally! Yesssssssssss love your reaction josh!

[@ercanilegroeg]

"People in glass houses... have to answer the door" perhaps one day I'll figure this out, but not today.

[@ercanilegroeg]

@Peter Phillips no, of course I understand the non allegorical (simple) meaning. "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" is an allegory meaning that "One who is vulnerable to criticism regarding a certain issue should not criticize others about the same issue" (wiki) so adding such a person having to answer the door is an extra allegorical layer.

[@ercanilegroeg]

@Peter Phillips "your sarcasm was rubbish to the point I felt compelled to reply" great negativity bud, cheers, except I wasn't being sarcastic in the slightest, so what was the point in your response? I was viewing Karl's interesting yet misunderstood spin on an allegory as if it were real. That isn't sarcasm, I simply find Karl's interpretation to be worth a ponder.

[@rhodrilong1476]

@@ercanilegroeg On the XFM radio show, Ricky actually makes Karls into a good metaphor... Something to do with not hiding behind your emotions, can't remember exactly though.

[@elbecko7969]

The cartoon scene with Barrack Obama and Larry King discussing Karl's head made me laugh out loud

[@danetope]

Rhod Gilberts Luggage bit!! its fantastic

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks ill check it out .

[@moleyman97]

finally realised that when your stomach is shaking its not you stifling a laugh for 5 minutes, but your shaking your leg 😂😂

[@roslynaubrey7766]

I love your laughter and I love your deep wisdom xx

[@shaunwhite1363]

I love the 1 when carl gets a letter in the post,to carl dilkington

[@joemutimer2490]

Love your reaction. How you get British humour is amazing. You must be a clever chap. Some references are outside your experiences but you get most.

[@JMUDoc]

"Toffee shop" is a Northern expression for "sweet shop" - Ricky and Steve didn't know, apparently.

[@Eevee13-xo]

5:10 i actually checked my laptop and was so confused, didnt realise it was on your pc hahahaha

[@Lily33McC]

I love your laugh Josh, it makes me happy 😂❤

[@worthatronproduction]

He's pretty much right about the heads.From what I can remember about it, there were a few experiments done in France in the 1800s where the the death penalties were carried out with a guillotine. The guy would ask them questions and they would blink (But seemingly erratically), then when their eyes would lose focus he's clap or shout and they'd fix their eyes back on him. But they weren't certain if they were doing it consciously, or if it was just reflex

[@Geo35z]

Loving these ! Thanks for keeping them up and glad your enjoying them, one I would love you to check out at some point is “Karl Vs Steve all the insults XFM” it’s before this podcast when they did a radio show and Karl and Steve used to get into arguments all the time and Ricky would goad both of them on. It’s so funny and something I rewatch a lot. Only problem is it’s really long which is why I haven’t mentioned before but if you wanted to watch the first 10/20 mins of it see what you think would be great. Keep up great work as always !

[@davidturley4916]

He's actually right about the Judges wigs being a disguise, historically.

[@MrEsphoenix]

A lot of the stuff he says is grounded in truth, but he doesn't really understand what he's talking about, so fills in the gaps with odd logic and seems to be missing common sense

[@ph8077]

Ricky often lampoons Karl when he is actually correct, which means Ricky is often asserting himself with misplaced smugness, as usual. You want an example? Well the person who - according to Karl - fell out of a plane at normal cruising altitude - it actually happened to some European woman who was subsequently found in the Amazon by an indiginous tribe, after the plane broke up. She was flying with her mother iirc, who like everyone else on board, was killed...Google it! 1-0 to Karl...you're talking shit, Gervais!! I can't be bothered to check the facts, in true Karl style😁 - ergo, there may be some erroneous info above.

[@Maxmillion77]

yeah i noticed that, i read that judges and barristers originally wore the wigs to make them more annonymous. As in all the judges would look the same instead of like individual people.

[@Chris-ce6wi]

This series is brilliant, keep it up! You should watch An idiot abroad, Ricky sends Karl all around the world, it’s hilarious

[@nickmccartan8128]

You should listen to some of the "rock busters" clips from their xfm shows from back in the day. Karl is one of a kind

[@antonyevans9772]

Detrout spinners anyone?

[@jamesbrett5200]

nice one with the quick uploads :)))

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thank bud

[@abmqa]

Have you ever seen An Idiot Abroad series? It's brilliant!

[@VeraPoirot]

Hes going to start it tomorrow

[@AfterWorkReactions]

what he said lol ^

[@jakzava]

@@AfterWorkReactions you're really going to like it I think! There are some classic moments where he is just 'not having it' and some great karl-isms 🤣

[@adamduncombe8159]

Cant wait to see his reaction to it 😂

[@thomson1989]

The episode where Karl does the land dive is amazing, rare moment where even Karl laughs!

[@sweetscience6316]

Here we are again folks 🤣 ENJOY! 👏🏻

[@afterdinnercreations936]

"Elephant in the room" An obvious topic of discussion that everyone wants to ignore.

[@DavidBrown-wp5fc]

It’s been proven that happiness actually decreases with increased choice 👀... so he’s spot on haha

[@1990NMiller]

So, when Karl talks about a toffee shop, he just means a candy store. It's an odd quirk of the Salford area dialect. I have family friends from there, and they call basically any kind of candy "toffees" including mints.

[@rodneyshinkfield9465]

Usa = candy. UK = sweets

[@michaelwillcox8292]

They not super common, but a lot of UK towns do have traditional sweet/toffee shops, I live in Ipswich myself and there's a couple on the high street.

[@IBH47]

thank you for the great and entertaining reactions man!

[@worthalook4870]

Hope we get to see you check out meet Karl pilkinson part 1, hilarious 😂 peace from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@joeb588]

You’re right about the options thing. They’ve done scientific studies showing that humans prefer less choices. We get tired of choosing too many things throughout our day, I think they might call it choice fatigue or something like that.

[@alittlefromcolumna7575]

karl is like that in real life honestly if you have ever seen him in an interview hes brilliant

[@AFR0MAMBA]

3:44 is that how they pronounce Adidas in the UK??

[@leeboy26]

You mean correctly? Yep.

[@JForJack]

Since the company is named after someone’s surname, and that’s how the surname is pronounced, it means it’s also the correct way to say it.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

"People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" means that if you are in a vulnerable position, you shouldn't attack other people because they can easily come back at you and damage you more. And funnily enough, it's hard to make it out because Ricky talks over it, but in one of the podcast episodes he says "Look, I know that sometimes I cross the line and they're made up, but this one is real."

[@ddharveyy]

In some small English villages toffee shops actually exist. I visited one once

[@sponge6100]

congrats on 50k bro

[@kazbaz2011]

Poor Karl!!! 😂😂😂

[@jimmykruger85]

Karl 100% believes the stuff that comes out of his mouth. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way either. There is no act with Karl. He doesn’t do or say anything just for effect. That is the way he is. A legend.

[@adamgoulding796]

Thank you for bringing Monkey News back into my life.

[@jourdanwolf]

You are banging these out 😂😂

[@tulbascothethird9030]

Waited all night for this

[@thegreatjafar1]

I know you’ve already said you’ll be doing idiot abroad. Just wanted to express my excitement for this

[@Cunning.Stunt.777]

Karl Vs Steve Insults will have you in bits!!! It's not animated, it's a compilation from Xfm days... but I can tell your humor is like ours! You will love it! 🇬🇧

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

This is comedy. Carl is playing a role. Its like a form of improv where they are working off each other not knowing what the other is going to say.

[@marcnoonan1672]

On the old xfm shows, Karl genuinely believes everything he says and doesnt know when he's being funny. Ricky and Steve genuinely try to expand his mind. On the podcasts where this show is taken from Karl is more aware and he knows when to take it further and is more self assure playing along with them but it's still great and he's still quite pure. You should have a look at one or two xfm radio show clips, its unfiltered outrageous shit that is all truly authentic. It was to a tiny audience at the time and they speak freely not knowing it would ever be listened to by millions haha

[@davidroman1342]

Thnx lmao 😂

[@davidwhite7407]

Karl is def like a character, he genuinely didn’t get the greenhouse analogy :) the other guy is Steve Merchant (Mur-chant)

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

Greenhouse is where you grow vegetables, glasshouse is part of the metaphor and the name of the military stockade in England if I remember correctly...

[@GabagoolForeverAndAlways]

People have probably suggested this to you. But you should watch Idiot Abroad. Its a show where Ricky and Steve send Karl around the world to experience different cultures, but Ricky and Steve set him up with weird encounters. You'll love it

[@pjukas]

I often chose the thing i like but eat the least at home.....often fish or seafood because that is often more expensive to buy home but less expensive at the restaurant compared to the meat ^^ And the head thing is true, it was a scientist doing experiments on convicts that was executed by the guillotine and he wrote that they reacted when he shouted their name etc.

[@harnois75]

The 30 seconds thing is true apparently. Medical reports after guillotine executions in France (up until 1977!) showed some cognisance remained in the focus of the eyes for approximately 30 seconds after beheading.

[@davidrhysf]

Life's too short. episode 1 with Ricky Gervais and Liam Neeson , the best comedy scene ever :D you can find on it youtube. the whole series is brilliant, definitely worth a watch!

[@harrywaters8661]

Yes Josh! That's a sick shirt!!

[@farmerfox5014]

I’d love to see you react to a British comedian/rapper called Doc Brown he has three really good clips ‘My proper tea’, ‘slang 101’ and ‘everybody’s racist’. They are quite short so maybe watch them all together, loving the channel, Thanks

[@vaudevillian7]

Second this one

[@michaelhogg5796]

The diary is introduced in episode 7, it doesnt dissapoint 😂