Unlikely lines from a sci-fi film or tv show - BBC Mock the Week

[@nolankuffner3573]

Rhys' delivery on the Power Ranger joke is PERFECT. The way he hesistates is impeccable.

[@kwanarchive]

Not to mention the hand gesture.

[@kylestubbs8867]

Yeah... Thank god for the word “Ranger” in their Season 3 morphing call.

[@RApollos107]

The Power Ranger one was too funny

[@kylestubbs8867]

It’s either SPD or Mystic Force. No other team had all four of those colors at the same time.

[@afrosamuraiwarrior]

Yeah that was the best

[@nolankuffner3573]

​@@kylestubbs8867and here I thought the joke was nerdy af 😂

[@spacepenguins8939]

😂 White powe- He’s the one who wears white

[@Lkdog]

What’s the name of the comedian?

[@ray5952]

Why didn't he say black power ranger?

[@kwanarchive]

@@ray5952 Because it would have given the joke away early.

[@robotcapital4774]

@@kwanarchive so what's the joke then? is it he's a black actor in white costume or to do with white supremacy

[@EdoardoTozziWinstonSmith]

@@robotcapital4774 White supremacy. He calls all the power rangers with the name of the colour first, then "ranger". The joke goes that for saying the last one, he should say "white power". Therefore he says "the power ranger who wears white".

[@ediecolley9642]

Some love for the millennial falcon joke ❤️

[@Lord_Skeptic]

That joke was done on family guy

[@rooster3266]

“ fire the photon ray , Ray fire the photon “ ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@uplink-on-yt]

About time sir, he was quite shit at his job.

[@JG-vh1xc]

Just a single particle of light

[@Omar-uh2cw]

That Alabama joke, FML too soon 😂😂

[@edsharp2676]

How can that be too soon?

[@ediecolley9642]

Ed Sharp because it was voted on literally just over a week ago?

[@gwishart]

@@ediecolley9642 The entire point of the programme is to mock news from the previous week. If they waited until it wasn't "too soon", then it wouldn't be a topical news quiz.

[@Dragnel0GenerationX]

Wait what happened in Alabama?

[@gwishart]

@@Dragnel0GenerationX Shortly before this programme was broadcast, the Alabama state senate approved legislation which makes abortion a crime at any stage of pregnancy, with the only exception for a serious threat to the health of the woman.

[@pisces2569]

The conservative joke, the first Alabama joke, and the power ranger joke were the best

[@simeonbaumel7293]

But the one about German sausages was the wurst.

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

The Indian chic is not funny. She's like Melissa McCarthy, you feel sorry for her because comedy seems so out of her wheelhouse.

[@Sergeantmajormario]

​@@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869 she's still doing better than the one bloke they had on who's only shtick was impressions and that was it

[@BestgirlJordanfish]

Alabama ruined my week, but those Alabama jokes made my day.

[@DarkenedEclipse]

@Derrick Flyr That would be valid if Alabama had good childcare systems. Quit with the religious moral high ground and take a look at the stats.

[@millertheory7935]

Alabama ruined your week and protected the lives of hundreds of thousands. How does that ruin your week anyway? What are you, Ted Bundy?

[@BugattiBoy01]

@@millertheory7935 What lives? Life begins when you can form memories and are aware of your surroundings. Doesnt even happen until months after birth. So please shut up

[@Sepultra012]

@@millertheory7935 They didn't protect anyone's life, they are anti-choice and anti-woman, not pro-life.

[@millertheory7935]

Myles good joke?

[@tazzza]

3:01 The screen says “Things you wouldn’t hear during an election campaign” Nice try BBC

[@fraserferguey7793]

Was about to comment that aswell

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

Not great editing. Good spot

[@SamJLance]

“Nice try” ...at what? It seems they used a clip to fill in a short piece of action from another sequence that wasn’t captured initially. What’s so malicious about that?

[@fredh1720]

@@SamJLance Yeah, 'nice try' is the wrong phrase. Just lazy KZbin commenting, but it is a bit weird.

[@mr.scarlo2234]

Actually, it’s 3:02, and I’m a pedantic idiot.

[@SpeedwagonZaidan]

The thumbnail looks like three party leaders who are giving a speech to ease fears, but Rhys just said something both racist and homophobic, Sindhu and Tom now realise why they don't normally let him speak in front of people.

[@tombstonerforever9374]

Lol

[@Lord_Skeptic]

2:40 I could imagine that one happening on red dwarf

[@LadyEowyn]

I loved that one.

[@papinkelman7695]

Millennial falcon... he he Jenny!!!!!

[@fredh1720]

OK, the abortion joke was actually good

[@Nulono]

Which one?

[@sonicblue7551]

Nulono the Alabama one

[@musefan12345]

It’s good because it’s funny, but it’s also a very clever satirical exposé the backwardness of Alabama.

[@luke-il7lc]

@@musefan12345 Okay mate it was a few lines not a documentary.

[@musefan12345]

Luke, I never said it was?

[@ladyi7609]

Sindhu Vee just won EVERYTHING. And whoa, when did Ed Gamble get that serious tat work?

[@ConstantChaos1]

I mean we shouldn't be surprised he needs to keep from looking like an undercover mormon

[@reginaldcrapo132]

Did you hear there is a new coach on the LPGA tour? Yes, she says she can take any lady and make her Vijay Singh.

[@chazzatheninja]

her jokes were deeply unfunny

[@ConstantChaos1]

@@chazzatheninja *to you But then again you havent had a date in years so I'm not sure I'd trust your opinion of women

[@howaboutno4002]

@@ConstantChaos1 "I think this woman's 2 jokes weren't funny" "HAHA UR INCEL YOU DONT DATE GET LAID VIRGIN" bruh it's a KZbin video, don't try get personal about people you don't know shit about lol

[@brenyatta]

I had to pause, since I couldn’t stop laughing at the Power Rangers joke

[@robotcapital4774]

i dont get it explain

[@canadianperson4830]

0:46 Best line ever!

[@noir-214]

1:07 Eds laugh goes from 1 to 100 in a millisecond

[@darraghevans7271]

You can tell she was so proud of her Alabama jokes

[@mathieuleader8601]

Mind if I crash here tonight? ok I'll have to fire the futon torpedo

[@chrisgarton4225]

So wait, Baby Yoda can train me to become a Jedi?

[@emmittsmith482]

The dishwasher joke sounded like it came from experience.

[@NickFieldMedia]

Thought that was Pacman on Ed's shirt...

[@arthurwarren8289]

When Rhys tells his brexit joke, when he goes up to the mic, the screen shows a different topic...

[@RedAlien13]

Good spot!

This one was more fun than usual, especially the "Alabama" jokes :-D

[@jaggass]

''We definitely won't get done for speeding in space''

[@BobJoe-rq9nz]

Photon ray? So what, turn on the lights?

[@54Immortal]

No a laser pen

[@samvidas9599]

At 3:02 the background changes

[@Algahiem]

My entries: "Top of th' mornin' to ye! Oi'm Rob O'Cop!" "According to our data base, these creatures are on the verge of extinction since the physical and mental shortcoming prevented them from finding a suitable mates. Ancient texts often refers to them as "Incels"." "This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster; An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. Use it well, young Padawan and this chainsaw-bayonet flamethrower will serve you well.

[@lakrids-pibe]

There's a café that does a bang-on avo on toast

[@chrisgarton4225]

We must travel to the planet Illum to retrieve the kyber crystal. But you have to get a pink kyber crystal because your master commands you to.

[@GyrisCap]

I think the editing department needs to try again. 3.02, spot the mistake!

[@kedabro1957]

3:02

[@kedabro1957]

I don't see anything odd. What's the mistake?

[@kedabro1957]

Oh! It switched to "Things you wouldn't hear during an election campaign."

[@scottscott232]

Nothing wrong with it. It's the editing of the clip. By the time the contestant arrives, the caption reads correctly.

[@kedabro1957]

@@scottscott232 ... We already knew it was correct by the time the contestant reached the mic. But it was also correct before then. What we're wondering is: Why did they insert frames from a completely different part of the show, with the wrong caption, instead of just letting the correct parts flow into each other?

[@jaggass]

''The only way we can make relive your youth again is to put you back in that basement''

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

Not gonna lie... That 'white power' ranger took a minute to click. The alabama joke quality.

[@robotcapital4774]

explain

[@antzooma]

has your IQ improved in the past 3 years ?

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

​@@antzooma... Said someone who thinks a high IQ is required to get jokes and hasn't mastered basic grammar.

[@VardhanShrivastava]

Uber 😂

[@luke__b]

3:01 the prompt on the screen changes

[@Hav3nM]

This was a classic

[@eamonahern7495]

Spot the editing mistake at 3:00

[@danielchampion1548]

Anybody spot the mistake at 3:02?

[@Azay_N]

The power ranger bit was brilliant! 😂😂😂😂

[@robotcapital4774]

explain

[@kylestubbs8867]

@@robotcapital4774 He didn’t want to say “White Power Ranger”.

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

Didn’t get the “box of celebrations” one...

[@Theseamus2000]

Galaxy is the name of a brand chocolate and celebrations is the name of a box with a number of various chocolates like Mars bars and galaxy

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

Lewis Murphy Cheers!

[@beeble2003]

@@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 Specifically, Celebrations has miniature versions of chocolate bars, hence the Galaxy has shrunk.

[@paulhoskin3286]

Batman goes to Thailand for his holiday

[@LordAaronus]

and recommended it to Batwoman since she's the gay one

[@AmericanPharaoh10]

Did anyone notice that at 3:02 the sign had the wrong topic?

[@danielchampion1548]

Yes I did haha

[@TheMaybebaby90]

The editing failed at 3:02 when Rhys walked out, the background changed

[@thegeorgeshow4158]

Doctor, the tardis broken down what we going to do, I just called aa to help they know how to fix it

[@tanukiman3855]

Well Hugh, looks like you go that one backwards.

[@keelieinwonderland]

Now you need Ed.B Ed.G & Rhys James on a team and Hugh the Scottish guy & the bald guy

[@franciscusautismusmaximus5185]

That conservative joke didn't aged well 😂

[@wfcoaker1398]

Give it a year or two.

[@Blaine_St_Cloud]

Still nope.

[@BuzzinVideography]

Something you wouldn't hear; I can't document that! Get off the alien!

[@thatguyluke242]

Who's the guy who told the power rangers joke I see him everywhere but I can never find out his name

[@kaizenmckenzie4782]

Paul Fowler he's got a BBC 3 Special

[@Lord_Skeptic]

Ed Gamble

[@amsteensberg1653]

Ooooh alabama 🤯

[@jeffreyblack666]

But they did institute a speed limit. But it was warp factor 5 not 7.

[@Nissenov]

01:36 That voice, I am sure that I have heard it in Rick and Morty..?

[@justbeyondthecornerproduct3540]

... Which character?

[@Nissenov]

@@justbeyondthecornerproduct3540 I tried to find the character, by speed watching the episodes. And somehow I must have mixed farts voice with his. But I can hear that they are not the same. I guess it is the accent that tricked me.

[@justbeyondthecornerproduct3540]

@@Nissenov Fart isn't even English

[@Nissenov]

@@justbeyondthecornerproduct3540 And that just show how wrong I am😁 But to be fair, that voice would fit a rick and morty character pretty well.

[@CliftonPhotographer]

@@justbeyondthecornerproduct3540 Maybe they meant Farsi 😏

[@DeliriousGnome]

Sindhu Vee killed it with that Alabama joke lmao

[@Tredenix]

Well I guess it follows logically, that someone who thinks "killing it" is a good thing would laugh

[@WildNorWester]

That Alabama joke was good. Who is that who made it? I'd like to see more of her work.

[@Jozman2005]

WildNorWester Sindhu Vee

[@WildNorWester]

@@Jozman2005 Thanks.

[@shmookins]

You know you messed up when you are made fun of in another continent. What's wrong with you, Alabama?

[@AutomaticDuck300]

It's common sense. I'm not pro-abortion but if it is going to be legal, that's the only fair stance to take; to kill the foetus before it develops into an actual living thing.

[@henrikhyrup3995]

@@AutomaticDuck300 You just contradicted yourself..... How can you kill something which is not yet "an actual living thing"?

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@henrikhyrup3995 alright, destroy or remove. Semantics. The point is that you destroy it before it has a heartbeat; there is an argument to be made that it's not technically a living thing yet in that scenario, so it's not as bad.

[@Digitize27]

@@AutomaticDuck300 Except the heart develops at 6-8 weeks. Most women don't even know they're pregnant by then.

[@pinkshamrock5590]

@@Digitize27 If we use the lack of heartbeat to determine death, should we not use the same logic that a heartbeat determines life?

[@UltraMaXAtAXX]

But hey, Roll Tide, right?

[@ConstantChaos1]

THE👏SHADE👏

[@marcelmoreau2733]

"Over there is the whi.... i mean the off beige power ranger."

[@paulhoskin3286]

Its not good news the aliens have landed and they love plump people. Bet you wished you'd gone on that diet

[@DonnaSCurran]

What does milkshake mean?

[@kylestubbs8867]

I’m gonna guess something sexual.

[@beeble2003]

@@kylestubbs8867 Nope. There was a brief fad of protesting against politicians' views (especially those of the more racist parties) by throwing milkshakes at them. Well, OK, it's probably something sexual, as well but...

[@Alex-jg2bc]

First. I’ve never been this early to a video. Like first 10 views.

[@douglasbryce8308]

So not really first then

[@Frank5872]

The conservatives joke aged well

[@simeonbaumel7293]

With the joke being on the Labor Party

[@beeble2003]

It's universal -- every political party in the world does that every few years.

[@sazidhasankhan9144]

I CAME SECOND! YESS!

[@rizdikoyz]

First and only time😬😂

[@Tvuvtctoj46fck]

That's what she said

[@TheRingDragon52]

Who is the Indian Lady on the right?

[@totallynormal6529]

Sindhu Vee

[@Kriptiko]

Alabama

[@Paul-sj5db]

Ironically, Hugh's "joke" about Conservatives being destroyed is now really funny because it actually applies to Labour now.

[@derekbland5253]

👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@beeble2003]

It applies to every political party that has ever existed, every few years.

[@paulhoskin3286]

Oh no superman is dead

[@tarenpineset9278]

Is like whose line?

[@cataryad661]

Not really. This is more at the end of the episode. Mostly, it’s them discussing things that happened in the week. Like news stuff.

[@lukebeforeyougame145]

Pardon?

[@tarenpineset9278]

@@cataryad661 Thanks for the explanation

[@tarenpineset9278]

@@lukebeforeyougame145 I for forgot the it but I was asking if this show was like whose line is it anyway

[@Pattomir1]

@@tarenpineset9278 made by the same person, so they have similar shows. But mostly it's them sat around the table answering questions about the weeks news.

[@bffulcrum3218]

Thing's you wouldn't hear in scifi: I can't believe I'm not allowed to kill my baby!

[@joer.g8568]

Everyone on about that Alabama joke...like yeah was good...but its not as good as you guys keep acting like it is 😂😂

[@archerlady]

It made me burst out laughing. For more than a few seconds. It was brilliant!

[@joer.g8568]

@@archerlady it...really wasnt...

[@LiveHedgehog]

It was sort of funny the first time. Then she basically made the same joke again. Everyone else made inventive jokes but she just made the same "clap-worthy" statement twice.

[@joer.g8568]

@@LiveHedgehog agreed. But I'd even argue that I got more of a smirk then a laugh...and I see everyone in the comments like "that Alabama joke was so good"....when it really really wasnt

[@howaboutno4002]

"Haha abortion is banned in Alabama, so funny guys lol, look at me and laugh guys it's not allowed and I joked it was. Please laugh haha"

[@robs8966]

5 of them were splendid! It’s a shame usually they are all witty, there’s a difference between making fun of things and just harping on them, missed the boat here

[@j0njn]

If anyone of a conservative persuasion was offended by these jokes: good. Sort out your bloody priorities.

[@kylestubbs8867]

@@privatetrash2810 I have. Don’t ask them to help you sort.

[@fuengiroloo90]

What's the woman's name

[@jimmy_the_squid9456]

Kerry Godliman and Sindhu Vee

[@BolttheSuperPony]

Interesting to know the Alabama stereotype reaches across borders

[@CaptDeadpool32]

Did she really go for 2 alabama abortion jokes?

[@netwolfe]

Well Alabama was in the news recently for passing a huge anti-abortion law.

[@ajmittendorf]

(3:15) It sucks when comedians become political. If I had made a joke promoting the heart-beat bill, I would have been booed. She also should have been booed. Comedians, keep your politics to yourself.

[@beeble2003]

If you don't want to see political comedy, don't watch a satirical show based on current events, ffs.

[@ajmittendorf]

@@beeble2003 It's funny you should mention that because I stopped watching these infants about two years ago. Still, if I tried to make a joke advocating the conservative side (the heart-beat bill, for example), I'd never be invited back, and that was my point.

[@beeble2003]

@@ajmittendorf Your point is just speculative hypothetical that you're presenting as if it's evidence for your opinion, when it's actually just a construct of your opinion. I might as well say, "If I tried to make a joke about lemons, I'd never be invited back." Meanwhile, Sindhu Vee (the woman who made the jokes you're objecting to) was on the show twice in 2019 and... has not appeared since! Dun-dun-duuuuuuun! Must be a conservative show keeping liberal comedians off the air!

[@ajmittendorf]

@@beeble2003 These comment areas are intended for opinions.

[@beeble2003]

@@ajmittendorf Of course. I was just pointing out that you'd posted an opinion as if it were corroborating evidence.

[@irregular1430]

Two Alabama jokes?

[@gwishart]

It's a topical news programme, Alabama's abortion debacle was a high-profile news story when this was filmed.

[@kinsmed]

Couldn't be arsed to list the performer's names, huh?

[@tdwaybright1]

Abortion jokes are so funny

[@gadfageyar]

All Hail Sindhu V!

[@bleddyndickinson3419]

Loved evey single joke except the Alabama ones. They were pretty stupid

[@billhester4507]

Alabama joke? Let's have some "Indus valley" jokes

[@janderson2709]

I literally guessed that first joke before he said it. Yawn.

[@sam.j.455]

Aren't you so clever?

[@janderson2709]

Sam Webb Not really, no. Just political comedy is both boring and predictable in equal measure.

[@riadburctoolla3251]

Even the milkshake part?!

[@janderson2709]

Riad Burctoolla I clicked the video thinking ‘how long until someone mentions milkshaking’, as soon as he said time machine I though ‘ah, milk-shaking hitler’. Given that these jokes are pretty likely pre-written, it’s a pretty tame effort, wouldn’t you say?

[@jraynes2001]

Jacob Anderson good for you when’s the parade

[@goldenscarecrow]

Why 2 Alabama jokes when there are so many states that want to control women?

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

Because Alabama was the first state and she’s got to pick one...

[@netwolfe]

Also Alabama was in the news recently for passing a new state wide anti-abortion law. And I have gotten the impression that this anti-abortion law in Alabama was the strictest and most served even when compared to other states that have anti-abortion laws. Most anti-abortion laws usually have exception if the conception was the result rape or incest. But this new law Alabama has no such exception. But there is now a lawsuit trying to challenge. I will include a link to news article people if wanted to read about it. www.vox.com/2019/5/24/18638459/alabama-abortion-law-aclu-planned-parenthood-challenge

[@LordAaronus]

you know what they say about the weakest link

[@colaboytje]

No way this is improvised

[@gwishart]

Nobody claimed it was improvised. They're told the topics in advance.

[@colaboytje]

@@gwishart BS. It's supposed to be an improv show. It's the whole setup of the show.

[@gwishart]

@@colaboytje Not sure what you think is BS, but I've been to recordings and they definitely know the topics for this round beforehand. I don't think they're specifically told about the topics for the other rounds, but I suspect they have a good idea since it's based on recent news stories. A few of the contestants even have reminders for their jokes written on their hands.

[@beeble2003]

@@colaboytje It's not "supposed to be an improv show." They never claim that it's improv; you just assumed it. That's a perfectly reasonable assumption and I can understand why you would think it's true, but it's actually not.

[@colaboytje]

@@beeble2003 This is advertised as an improv show. It has the exact same format as improv classes.

[@karlosthejackel69]

These ‘comedians’ only make jokes about approved targets these days unfortunately. That’s why your audience is disappearing

[@colblimp]

Tom Allen is the most unfunny comedian ever.

[@kedabro1957]

1:14 ... I hate jokes whose sole humor is the belief that there's something inherently ridiculous about new innovations.

[@gringojr1900]

That's not the joke tho

[@kedabro1957]

@@gringojr1900 ... Then what is the joke?

[@gringojr1900]

They say as if it's an emergency that the hyper drive broke, making it seem like they're stranded in space. The punchline subverts that expectation, by saying they can just catch an uber. Classic joke format.

[@robotcapital4774]

@@gringojr1900 i thought he said hoover

[@icesk8ergal1123]

Y’all are British. WTF do you care what Alabama does?

[@previouslyachimp]

Yes, of course, we need to be in immediate proximity to someone to care about their wellbeing. Silly us for caring about fascistic oppressive retrograde policies that drastically alter peoples lives!

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

It’s a thing called ‘empathy’, you should try it sometime

[@LordAaronus]

SNL had brexit jokes

[@shmookins]

Something hurt your snowflake feelings? Then simply abort. Oh, you can't do that can you.

[@wellmounted]

@@previouslyachimp Yea, like the UK isn't becoming a third world country. You worry more about offensive speech than murderers.

[@ursafan40]

Somebody doesn't like Alabama. Shame she's not funny.

[@sansovino4124]

Maybe, but it's a good political point.

[@archangel6676]

"we live in Alabama" says the woman who's people believe cows are divine!

[@robotcapital4774]

I understand that the powerranger joke is a race gag but i still dont find it funny because whats wrong with calling the black guy the white ranger im sure they know you mean he wears the white considerng you said like 4 colored rangers before that.

[@silvasilvasilva]

I assume the issue is calling him the "white power" ranger, which would come across as "white supremacist".

[@censorshipbites7545]

Yeah, Alabama jokes. Because what we don't have enough of is overtly left-wing political comedy.

[@censorshipbites7545]

@Pipe Tunes Yeah, Jews shouldn't "earn" the hatred of Islamic fundamentalists. Blacks shouldn't "earn" the hatred of white supremacists. Men shouldn't "earn" the hatred of radical feminists.

[@sansovino4124]

All comedy is left wing because right wing people have no sense of humour.

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

Does the Indian chic have anything funny to say? It takes a few jokes to cleanse my pallet after she talks.

[@da9z394]

Seriously none of these in funny.

[@strawberrycheesecake7193]

Alabama joke hit too close to home