An Idiot Abroad S01E01: China Reaction

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

When this came out in the UK everyone lost their minds to how funny it was. This put Karl as a national treasure.

[@WakersAF]

David Erlstoke is pretty funny

[@harveydean7886]

David Erlstoke snowflake mate

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

David Erlstoke everything’s racist nowadays. How about you live life and stop getting offended by everything.

[@ladylilith06]

@David Erlstoke and we have the right to laugh

[@jontspam4134]

@David Erlstoke Are they mutually exclusive? Karl does say some bone headed things, but I really think life is easier for everyone if you can find some fun in culture-clash, rather than live a life marred by constant guilt and finger pointing.

[@geraldward9765]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that loves British humor. My family stares at me while I'm laughing my ass off saying "I don't get it".

[@johnflora3373]

Good to hear but Carl just one of a kind

[@imanis.h.8431]

Really?? I always thought Karl is universally funny. My whole (southeast asian) family loves him

[@66LordLoss66]

What isn't there to get?

[@geraldward9765]

@@66LordLoss66 That's what I always say.

[@MikeMurdok]

Omg I thought I was the only one with a family that doesn’t understand this. I f**king loved this show

[@stevekane3096]

I love the fact you get the dry English humour,I love your reaction to Karl,s anecdotes

[@Tom-ot8mg]

David Erlstoke that’s what english humour is

[@belugahugh6255]

@David Erlstoke So interesting you think that. I disagree. But they are just our opinions. We can't know for sure.

[@tredwan291]

@@Spambmp hes just from the north

[@Adamvs100]

David Erlstoke yeah that’s literally what British humour is. Dark, dry, sarcastic and unassuming

[@pepeyufera97]

im not even an english native speaker and get it dude

[@auraberglund4231]

,, he's got a sainsbury bag of toads,, 😂😂😂I died 😂😂😂

[@louisehine1]

“I don’t know if I’ve ever felt this lost ... even in Wales.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’d forgotten about that line!!!! Too funny.

[@burnsyboyy7534]

I’m from Wales, this made me laugh heavily when I first saw that scene 😂😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

[@pcgaming4944]

ikr haha

[@SuperiorNo1]

I live in Wales it's a absolute shithole extremely Depressing 💩

[@moogmouthgoiawn]

@@SuperiorNo1 Wales has some of the loveliest places on earth mate. Do yourself a favour and leave Rhyl for the weekend and pop to Snowdonia or something.

[@angeloddrev]

Where he stayed it was kinda rural and wild and he would get lost. He didn't mean it in a negative way for sure, came across as hilarious though XD

[@ai6600]

The he is quintessentially British, not impressed by shit, self deprecating, negative and sarcastic I love it 😂😂😂😂

[@ConCon75]

*English

[@jamesedleymusic]

He's not as much negative as he is a realist. He doesn't force himself to be positive about things that he doesn't enjoy, and that's something I admire.

[@fox5224]

@@jamesedleymusicrealist is what negative people call themselves to feel better

[@JulietteReacts]

"Right, get the brick..." I'm choking

[@AfterWorkReactions]

lmao that part killed me

[@Delboy0]

What is spooky is this show is 10 years old so Karl Pilkington predicted cov19 by exposing the eating habits of the Chinese eating wild animals lol

[@annother3350]

It's not the first time poor practices in markets have been blamed for spreading a virus

[@Shreek17]

Hey Juliette, loved the Band of Brothers reaction!

[@roasty80]

@@Delboy0 covid19 is man made

[@LewisShawcross]

Didn’t know how I’d feel about watching a reaction to this but I’ve been in tears for 20 minutes straight 🤣🤣🤣

[@danjudd3300]

Laughed my arse off along with you through this. Trust me they get better.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud

[@marcuswilson3485]

Me too. I’d seen this before but really laughed at your reaction. Laughter is infectious. Thanks. Really cheered me up 🤣😂👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@angelagraves865]

It's hard to pick a favorite, but I think it would be when he went to Mexico for me.

[@ryancasey7577]

On my night shift, this mans laugh and the fact he gets our humour has made my night 😂

[@sarahc561]

I'm so glad you like Karl, everyone loves him in the UK.

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

I'm from Oz & everyone I know thinks Karl is funny as without even trying, glad some Americans r 2

[@bridgetmurray5733]

@Gregory Jones what did he do wrong?

[@iscoutofficial976]

@Gregory Jones 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️

[@compostcorner5934]

@Gregory Jones Do you watch shit you don't like often then ? 🤔 Who do you consider funny ?

[@thehoneybadger1223]

@Gregory Jones you don't like him because he's northern?

[@Robin-sc1lf]

"to be honest with you, it's not a great wall, it's an alright wall, it's The Alright Wall of China" ~ Karl Pilkington

[@Mr-zx8fu]

All over this before it disappears. Haven’t seen this for a long time. You’re putting in the hours, man. Hats off to you.

[@shazaibbiazahs]

Putting in the hours? He's literally just sitting and watching a tv show..

[@pete_90]

shazaibbiazahs 🤣

[@ewanhull6555]

shazaibbiazahs yet 27k people have subscribed to watch it? You clearly clicked on the video too, no need to ridicule it

[@Mr-zx8fu]

shazaibbiazahs I guess the videos find themselves, edit themselves, balance their own audio and upload themselves. My mistake.

[@mawangshallhang]

@@Mr-zx8fu Oh come on, it's not like a full-blown production. You can do all that in 2 minutes then hit render.

[@CEP73]

Just re-watched this with my 80yr old mum. Both of us haven't laughed this much in ages 😂😂😂. You (and Karl !) brightened our day!! Tons of love from the U.K. xxx

[@autumnhomer9786]

🌸”Eating a foetus, not even waiting for it to be born and live a little.” 😂😂😂I’ll have to rewatch this, I forgot how funny this series was.🌸

[@Jim90117]

I'm from the North West of England where he is from and let me tell you, we have more than 1 Karl Pilkington here.. hahahaha

[@davidbridge5652]

Correct, I'm from Wigan and loads here

[@AndiHesk]

David Bridge definitely! I live reasonably close to Wigan and we have a good few here as well. My best friend is a proper Karl. 😂😂😂

[@underworldent4817]

yep , my dad is a Manc and this is common there. and nana's living room is like the royal family.

[@ookpiklives1925]

🤣😂🤣😂😆🤪

[@stevebrindle1724]

Correct, i am from Preston and do not mistake Karl's sense of humour for idiocy! he is far from stupid and although I like Ricky, at the end of the day he is still a Southern wanker who does not get our great sense of humour

[@amygreen6692]

Finally an American that gets our humour 🤣

[@googelle7555]

There are actually many of us! 😁

[@hankkingsley9183]

I agree that many of us love Brit humor. Saw a Python film at a young age and have sought out UK shows like Father Ted, Black Books, Mighty Boosh, ever since. There is such a wealth of comedy gold in UK shows and film

[@MrVvulf]

You'd be surprised. Many years ago, I was head of housekeeping at a luxury hotel chain in the south eastern US. One day I was talking to one of the heavyset black ladies who worked in the laundry room and the subject of our favorite TV shows came up. Hers was "Are You Being Served?" I only mention her size and color because it speaks to the old maxim - "Never judge a book by its cover". I know I never would have guessed her favorite show without the chat we had.

[@carlmarston1687]

Americans love British humor a lot of them just don’t know it. Borat was British, Mr Bean was British, etc

[@jloae820]

Unfortunately a brit that doesn't get our spelling

[@pakosinbad830]

So we’ve got the Ricky Gervais Show with a bit of An Idiot Abroad mixed in between, Let’s all just appreciate what’s going on here🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😇

[@Trag1cVision]

It's Christmas!!!!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

thanks !!!

[@FishFC]

Makes you enjoy watching them again doesn’t it! I’ve watched them all so many times, but watching this guy watch them for the first time has been a refreshing new way to watch!

[@CW-ke8rk]

@After Work Reactions - It’s awesome that both of you have an open mind about UK comedy and you get most of it. You should check out: IT Crowd, Mighty Boosh, Life’s too short, Sean Lock live, Not Going Out, Afterlife, Extras, Faulty Towers, Celebrity Juice.

[@someherodad1090]

I keep coming back to watch this every few weeks. I love your reaction to this series.

[@robclaridge6236]

Love how you just said "bloke". Watching these things I hope all the words rub off on you and expand your UK word use. It's a fun language. Keep the videos coming my friend. Much love from the UK.

[@sonofthefakegod]

I doubt it. I have been a fan of UK media since I was teen, and no once have I use UK specific terms in my daily life. The closest thing is pronouncing Z as Zed on occasions but only for the person I'm talking to looking at me weird and then going back to Z.

[@wickgrimes1785]

@@sonofthefakegod Your entire comment was filled with UK specific words because we invented your language. You're welcome.

[@sonofthefakegod]

@@wickgrimes1785 Well its pretty obvious that I was talking about slang and unique term not the actual language. And if you want to go at that level than you are wrong because English id Germanic rooted, so no the UK didn't invented it, they just changed it in the same way the US changed what it took from you guys.

[@hellboy6536]

@@sonofthefakegod nice try lol, the UK doesn't speak German. Just because the language has a Germanic base doesn't mean English doesn't include french, latin, celtic and nordic language influences. It is a unique language from each of the influences. You Americans speak English, 99% exactly the same as UK English, you just speak it incorrectly

[@dieseljr7946]

"Its an all right wall, its the all-right wall of China". ICONIC 😂

[@coecludd]

I have laughed so much to this. The lady killing the Toad for Carl with your reaction was hilarious. 29:47

[@Crsigox001]

This is by far the funniest reaction video I've seen. You're laugh instantly has me in tears🤣🤣

[@abattle4101]

Your laughter is so lovely and infectious it makes me laugh!

[@DefilerhXc]

This is what i love, this is how hummanity should move forward, sharing cultures, An american enjoying british humour and taking a journey together exploring the rest of the world viewed through the eyes of a good intentioned simple man. This sort of thing bonds people. You have made yourself a subscriber sir!

[@J.Mox_Leeds]

It's so amazing to see someone other than us British getting our humour. We are the kings of sarcasm. A lot of people dont 'get it' but you my friend totally do with all the comedy you watch from over here. It's great to witness. Love watching your reactions. Karl is a living legend

[@rockyroad7345]

As an American, I can say I am an addict to British tv and film. I always tell people the U.S. has movie stars and the British have actors. It's the absolute truth.

[@starr2870]

@@rockyroad7345 im glad you guys get british humour ahah

[@roxanncorston9403]

The alright wall of China! Love from Toronto Canada 🤣🤣❤

[@anishpinto1]

Hahaha you missed the part where he says "I think the baby's choking" to get the lady to stop feeding him.

[@rockracingfan]

I worked on series 2 and 3 of this show. Transcribing the rushes was the funniest job I've ever had!

[@GroinStrain_]

This is amazing. Basically a week of daily Karl Pilkington reactions, it shows you’re quite fond of it and getting a little addicted like the rest of us. Going down the Karl Pilkington rabbit hole

[@Geo35z]

So glad he watched Ricky learning with English and discovered the greatness of Karl ! Always love when Americans see him.

[@mattiasbressers620]

I know right?! So good and they are great reactions! Epic

[@xbulelo]

Bro. You just having a laugh and getting it brings it all back to me, it’s like watching it with someone else even though we have an ocean that separates us. I only have my brother from another mother that I would watch this with but I sure as hell am gonna binge watch these with you too. I need to share this too. I already love you ☺️ I know it is only audio but you NEEEEEED to listen to one episode of an XFM show, when they discovered Karl - he used to have a show called “cheeky freak of the week” that was so un-PC but you will cry. You will cry so much with laughter that it will give you pains. Laughter truly is the best medicine. So happy I stumbled upon you!

[@jameshurley4959]

You are so hooked on the pilkington train now haha its been 20 years and I still listen to the old Ricky Karl and Steve xfm radio shows on KZbin pretty much daily. Loving your reactions

[@ruhs97]

Had a tough day and watching this with you has just made me laugh so much, your laugh is really contagious, thank you

[@monkeymisfit9765]

Watched your reaction once, now I'm hooked, your laugh is infectious

[@XclusiveAaron]

You gained a subscriber!😂 As an Englishman I've seen all these shows, but your reactions add a while new level of funny. What a cool guy you are, respect!💪😂

[@ja-ks8dh]

The Pilkington approach....comparing the Great wall to the M6..."at least the M6 serves a purpose...you can drive on it" golden once again by Karl

[@MrDAVIDGBJONES]

I love your laughter, I've never actually watched the whole of idiot abroad before and just watched it n laffed all the way through with you, 😂😂, subbed

[@paulgallacher5384]

My wife shouted in to me to ask who was here with me because she could hear someone laughing. It was you lol. Your laugh is brilliant mate.

[@scotts1989]

I can't stop watching these reaction videos something about this guy. Hes a cool dude and his laugh is infectious.

[@ewanhull6555]

Loving the amount of uploads today, keeps me with something to watch in these dull times lol

[@bledback2life]

"Was that a massage, or was I being mugged?" Karl Pilkington's mind works in bizarre ways. :-D

[@ball_is_lifelife_is_a_ball4682]

I think he said "mocked"

[@Kazza_8240]

@@ball_is_lifelife_is_a_ball4682 definitely 'mugged' 😂

[@stevecrocker6904]

@@ball_is_lifelife_is_a_ball4682 : it was actually "mugged" but in his northern accent

[@ball_is_lifelife_is_a_ball4682]

@@stevecrocker6904 you're right, now I'm hearing it 😁

[@ball_is_lifelife_is_a_ball4682]

@@Kazza_8240 yup, now I'm hearing it 😁

[@sirjambon]

Watching someone discover Karl in real time is amazing, after knowing him for 15 years he'd lost his edge in my mind, but you're bringing it all back for me!

[@AmericanMumReacts]

I LOVE Karl Pilkington and ur laugh is contagious! 🤣💚🤣

[@GeerhardAbma]

This show was on my list to see soon, and now I have the opportunity to watch it with you, with your positive energy! Thanks!

[@raztendo3540]

Omfg......rewatched it with you.......and Im literly crying. Havent laughed like this in years.

[@marcel_stinks]

I've been having a bad time lately but your laughter was so contagious i forgot about everything for 50 minutes, love you bro.

[@stevemarshall3481]

Omg your laugh is infectious, absolutely hilarious, I am crying with laughter 🤣🤣🤣

[@MeltingBuddhaCandle]

Watching this with you is like watching this all over again for the first time. I'm 12+ years into the Ricky, Steve and Karl rabbit hole, so this makes it fresh again!

[@Aw_tig]

This has to be the best reaction I’ve seen and I’ve watched quite a lot of reactions to Karl. I’ve been watching all your Ricky Gervais show reactions and some of the XFM stuff and you just make them even more funny, love seeing you laugh 😂

[@dee3444]

Americans need to understand just who Karl Pilkington is haha most underrated comedy genius...and he doesnt even know it!

[@justindd6830]

I'd love to know if he's just always acting or if he's really like this

[@dylankellens7878]

@@justindd6830 He is like this. not acting, just him being himself.

[@tituswheatbread9646]

He does know it, it's a mixture of improv, planned jokes and surprises. Karl knows he's funny but he's good at making it look natural. But the difference is between Karl and others that do this, is his actual personality is more or less the same. I'd say on radio/TV he is just an exaggerated version of himself.

[@ineffablemars]

I’m American and I’ve loved karl for like over 10 years

[@moodswinggaming2972]

I think the act goes further, he knows exactly what he's doing and Ricky spotted him as talent and knew how to create a show with him.

[@KuliJens]

I never clicked a video so fast. Honestly did a double take with eyes wide open I got so excited!

[@jackpearson7717]

Eyes bulging with imagined riches

[@ookpiklives1925]

Every episode is Amazing. "It's the alright Wall of China"

[@tonykiernan151292]

An Idiot Abroad had me crying with laughter. So happy you found Karl. Welcome to the world of Karl Pilkington 😂

[@keeperofthecheese]

"Was that a massage, or was I just being mugged? 😆 Little old guy: "haHAAA! "

[@tomtheeagle1]

I am in London watching this with you for the first time as well. Just bust a few ribs along with you! Very funny and you added to the experience. Thanks!

[@lancashirered]

Your laugh is amazing, watching these again with you is so much fun!

[@MrEaster619]

Haha so glad you enjoyed it man, I knew you would. Hes a world wonder in himself.

[@paulinesmith6620]

You're making me crack up laughing with your reaction...when Karl said a "foetus", u would think he'd let it grow a bit before eating it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love the way u get dry pan stick humour, your reaction has me crying🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@lucychincharo6529]

This was so worth waiting for ! I LOVE your reaction. I watched that episode a few days ago again, but watching you watch it is sssooooo funny. It makes me laugh like I'm seeing it for the first time again. Totally your laugh is as contagious as ricky gervais'. I love this channel. I've not found anyone who reacts half as well to this british humour !! You're making us laugh every day and that is a big gift !

[@ItsameAlex]

His laugh is also very similar to Ricky Gervais', sometimes I can't tell who it was that laughed

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Man when she was feeding him the toad, I was howling & crying with laughter. He's hilarious without trying to be funny. "If I was a toad in a well in China, I'd stay in the well." So funny.

[@nigelw7626]

Love that it took you no time at all to "get" Uk comedy your reactions are wicked😂👏

[@PNEKarl]

Your laugh is infectious. Thanks for sharing your reaction. Love from the UK.

[@LouisF10]

This programme just doesn’t age, still has me in stitches after all these years. Keep up the good work fella!

[@irTarzan]

He is probably the funniest man in Britain who doesn't even have to try. It's brilliant. Keep watching please, you make me laugh at your reactions. You've got a sub from all the way over the pond :)

[@sheldonwilson8185]

I’ve watched ‘An idiot abroad’ countless times but I feel like I get to enjoy it all over again. Thanks for the video it was great!

[@lesleysidhoum1779]

Glad to see you love our Northern comedians -Karl ,Johnny Vegas, Lee Mack and Peter Kay ! They say it is grim up North but these guys always give us a laugh .

[@edwardglenn9310]

This dudes laugh is infectious like covid. Fucking beautiful

[@AndyBestHP]

I live in China, when he says like the wall's not that good, it was built in the 80s, so someone went 'my mate's got some bears let's throw them in' ... he accidentally got it exactly right lol

[@asmr-art1844]

Pleeeaaaase do another tonight, that was hilarious. I’ve seen this a few times and I laughed all the way through with you..just too funny! 😂

[@Earthling..]

😂 You were laughing so much at this I think your laughter will be in my dreams tonight. 😂

[@glasgowgirl388]

I have watched this episode umpteen times but watching you watching it was phenomenal 🤣

[@Ya_Mosura]

I never really understood the point of reaction channels before, but watching you losing your shit was so funny. Literally crying laughing.

[@shanesol42]

Carl in Idiot abroad & your reaction is truly BRILLIANT!!! Man U gotta do the lot 🤣👍

[@mdpierre98xx36]

It’s actually nice to watch a reaction video without stopping every two mins. Karl’s persona is sometimes hard to take in with him been so simple. Love watching these videos bro your smashing it🤝👍🏼

[@colford5833]

I'm crying with laughter again watching your reaction, great stuff.

[@ReCh1299]

The “coffin needs varnishing” line is an absolute killer 😂😂😂

[@rhondafoy7403]

I’ve asked my son to watch you watching his favourite man Karl but he said ok, wasn’t sure he meant it. Him and his missus have just watched you on a loop, An Idiot Abroad, all 3 series, told them there is so much more of the Pilkington saga to come , they just had a baby, my first grandchild 4 weeks ago, and when baby is asleep they have to hide their crying with laughter at you and your reactions. Bloody wonderful, Josh your amazing x

[@isthisjustfantasy7557]

Aw congratulations on your new grandbaby 💕 lol it's funny how hilarious it is to watch someone else watching this. Josh's laugh makes it 10× funnier 😂

[@rhondafoy7403]

@@isthisjustfantasy7557 ah thank you. These are brilliant to watch with Josh lol

[@Moe-v8b]

This is your best reaction by far, brilliant

[@lewis1717]

Your laugh is so infectious haha. I’m glad you appreciate Karl pilkiington. I laughed hard all the way through this with you.

[@ellesse7436]

I have seen all of these episodes several times and they just keep on giving but watching your reactions and hearing your infectious giggle has taken it to a whole new level. Thank you so much, it's been a genuine joy to watch

[@davidchav6795]

I have seen this before, but your reaction makes it new to me. Thank you

[@voodooo69]

only just tuned into your channel and I have say you have really cheered me up. your laugh is infectious.

[@jareno5496]

I've never even heard of you before but this came up on my recommendations and it made my day 😂 this was needed in trying times

[@stevejohnson1582]

Oh man,your laugh is so infectious....I was laughing more than when I first watched it...I'm becoming a big fan of your posts!!!

[@michaelbarker6288]

A pyramid is like “a game of jenga that got out of hand” 😂

[@fifa_leo2834]

I’ve discovered your channel on one of my random KZbin spirals at like 3am and I’ve gotta say you have the most infectious laugh , keep being brilliant mate because your videos are such a load of fun ❤️

[@paulbamber1611]

If that was a squid with a tumour on its head, he'd be tucking into that.. hahaha classic Karl.

[@vix_in_japan]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video, it was brilliant. I live in rural Japan by myself (which I love) and sometimes it can be quiet here (well it is all the time) so this was both hilarious and felt like I was watching the TV with someone, so thanks man and stay healthy!

[@kimwexler9393]

About 6 years ago I made a Sims 3 replica of Karl and trained him up to a level 10 in the karate skill. It started when I was high.

[@rossdawson5575]

Glad you’re enjoying these shows as much as we did🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dannythedoodle]

Dude, I don't think I've seen you laugh so much! 😄 Love your content man. You've really earned your 100k+ subscribers 👍

[@TheSantosLHalper]

I love your stuff because as much as anything, you keep the volume levels correct, so that I'm not constantly turning my volume up and down. Also, you're hilarious!

[@smashingblouse3803]

Yes yes yes yes yes! This is an amazing series! So glad you're on the Karl Pilkington train now :)

[@suzg4928]

I've never seen a better reaction in my life. And your laughter and commentary is so incredibly perfect. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! Binge time!☺

[@WiseGuy5674]

The best part about this episode is the outtakes. The stuff that they edited out is absolutely hilarious.

[@BcafcBH]

bro your laugh makes the funny parts 30x more funny!! keep doing your thing man youre awesome.

[@WomanNextDoor]

I've not seen An Idiot Abroad so I'm watching it for the first time too. Absolutely brilliant, plus you get Karl, his humour and your laugh just adds to the hilarity. Can't wait to watch the next episode.

[@MikeMr2]

Bro you have earned my sub! Your reaction to this gem of a program is priceless. What an absolute pleasure to watch you and relive this program

[@NeilusNihilus]

I love your reactions. Most Americans watching UK stuff are infuriating to watch but you just seem to flow with it and understand it better than most.

[@hankkingsley9183]

Younger generations are much more 'citizens of the world' due to being plugged into the interwebs