Bruiser - Inept Q

[@masterchain3335]

I like how there's an alarm that specifically goes off when Q beats the shit out of a mannequin.

[@VorpalStorm]

That was my favorite gag.

[@TheCatBilbo]

That's a masterful touch

[@capslockcapable1719]

There's a compass in the heel...

[@ThomasCorfield]

Yes. It alerts MI6 that they need a new mannequin.

[@squatchjosh1131]

Someone once accidentally crossed Q on the warpath between him and the mannequin - they can't risk that happening again.

[@Koshiro2k3]

"Lights every time!" *Proceeds to show that it clearly doesn't.* It's little touches like this that make this series truly shine.

[@SteinGauslaaStrindhaug]

Also the compass in the heel has obviously fallen off during the kicking and stomping.

[@bhollins3556]

Ahh, you're so lucky.

[@Rundvelt]

For sure, because it's not the main comedic premise or even the secondary one.

[@VinnieFarsheds]

Made in Britain, obviously

[@ratcrib]

3:48 "There's a compass in the heel..." Proceeds to show that it clearly doesn't.

[@admthrawnuru]

David Mitchell just did the exact same gag 6 times in a row and I laughed every time

[@Rkiser0592]

Yeah, was a good gag really.

[@ryancnayr]

Michael Jones oh lighten up, it’s a sketch show it’s supposed to be wacky over the top humour. Pokes fun at a lot of genre conventions

[@Torthrodhel]

The real gag from the 2nd time onwards is the anticipation of how much of this nonsense the Bond is gonna put up with. The gag where the twist is he just goes ape on Kruvchek is more like the setup.

[@weswheel4834]

Was it just me or did Martin Freeman seem to see the funny side at 3:30 as well?

[@hcrun]

Ditto! :D

[@DreamStepper]

I just love how his standards just gets lower and lower.

[@quantumblurrr]

Almost like us for reacting to the same joke over and over

[@taliakellegg5978]

@@quantumblurrr whaat no

[@taliakellegg5978]

@@quantumblurrr his stndards getting lower must bec the joke

[@HankBukowski]

It did degenerate!

[@Anon-qp3kt]

His expectations kept getting lower.

[@jamespilcher5287]

I love the fact that there's a klaxon that sounds to warn everyone that Q is having another meltdown

[@dinsy512]

"... he is taken aback, his eyes glued to the deadly lustre!" Pure poetry.

[@lionchamp777]

Had no idea that Martin Freeman and David Mitchell ever worked together. This is gold.

[@Yapity111]

lionchamp777 everyone whose ever been on British television has worked together.

[@roguishpaladin]

Has David Mitchell worked with Rowan Atkinson?

[@erik95056]

@@roguishpaladin Touchè

[@danochy5522]

+roguishpaladin they were in a 2007 Comic Relief thing together. www.imdb.com/title/tt0988079/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1

[@roguishpaladin]

@@danochy5522 It was a genuine question - I'd not heard of the two being in the same bit and am curious to see them work together. I'll have to go see that special.

[@laurenjcoates]

I love that the one time it's actually a weapon he drops it in favor of beating the dummy

[@Macho_Fantastico]

I think he might have some anger issues towards the Russians.

[@hainsay]

Only russian spy bastards

[@juliussneezer3122]

doesn't everyone?

[@pseudonymousbeing987]

julius sneezer As I Russian I can confirm I have anger issues about Russians. I cut myself and wake up with nose bleeds all the time. I also have safe search on so I can't search how too tie a noose...

[@xonxt]

well, Britain's irrational hatred for Russians has been a thing for almost 3 and a half centuries already, so it's nothing new.

[@theonemanclan3363]

Well almost every Russian on the internet is an arsehole :)

[@lewisd5004]

If Martin Freeman ever auditioned for Bond, he'd have it in the baggins for shire.

[@willb1405]

That was actually quite good

[@jbthepianist]

Underrated joke 👍

[@callumbrunton2761]

Oh yes, It's a shire thing.

[@merlinrecroom3362]

Shut up 🤣🤣🤣

[@theboglimking2603]

Heyooo!

[@no3namesalike]

The Morris dancers fighting at the opening of the third bit never fails to make me laugh-snort inelegantly!

[@legoluvver]

“Better put the goggles on” kills me every time

[@J_Squatch]

I love that the mounted machine gun gets more and more complicated as the "weapons" get more and more asinine.

[@TWH442]

The guns the same each time. Just a different person working on it

[@TheCatBilbo]

@@TWH442 At some points it does get lots more added to it, extra big sight etc.

[@imnimbusy2885]

Ah yes, the mounted machine gun. It may appear to be a deadly force on the outside; but, on the inside, it is no more than just a simple plant pot holder and coat hanger. Take an unsuspecting Commie Garden Community. They will be none the wiser to your chic elegant choice of war-themed pottery and announce you the winner of any gardening competition may it be for your striking design or for fear of it. And, right under the Russian rug, you’ll have stolen both the dignity of the Russians and their precious communal gardening medallions. Better put the goggles on.

[@boccs9925]

"Take that with your locked room and your "I've got a gun but you've got shoes!" ya bastard!" is my favorite angry exclamation in the whole bit

[@newperve]

Notice how none of his staff react to his screaming and attacking a manakin, he's obviously done it so often they're used o ttheir boss being insane

[@reav3rtm]

(Q extends umbrella) - Wow.. - And that's not all.. :DD

[@23madberty]

Travel sweet, Puchek?

[@dinsy512]

Yes, I love how he comes up with these little fantasy scenarios that have no basis in reality.

[@joostvanrens]

dinsy512 no basis in reality? I always have travel sweets in my car.

[@dinsy512]

Well, be careful with the sherbet coating.

[@turmuthoer]

Creepy Muscovite bastard!

[@itsjimmym8]

I must've watched this about 10 times and only just realised that Puchek is basically just ketchup backwards

[@maneshezra7182]

Mindblown

[@gittebjerrebraae8382]

Which is red....

[@tunadoomshitpost]

lol

[@АндрейМурадян-й2п]

As a Russian, I feel for comrade Пучик.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Although the real one, i am not worried for at all 🤣

[@karlmarx7511]

British indoctrination runs deep I feel for my fellow comrade

[@justtakethemtomcdonalds8090]

@@karlmarx7511 LOL

[@sean3533]

I said on the third one “if he does it again I won’t laugh.” I laughed every time...

[@levigerrardhades]

Oh lord, cold calm 007 Martin with dark and slightly long hair, slicked back or to the side, with a dark suit, stand up straight with blank face. A marvelous visual that I thought I would never found in a comedy sketch.

[@saraleona3430]

Can I have a stick with a nail in it? X'D

[@MasterGriefSr]

Sara Leona or a poyn-ted stick!

[@DanRudy]

MasterGriefSr Fresh fruit not good enough for you, eh?

[@sharcc2511]

I'm amazed they got an actual by the looks of it 1964 Aston Martin DB5 for a single gag on such a short lived show

[@noyb7920]

That rental was the entire budget for the episode.

[@tengkualiff]

Q has been running down the budget with all his ideas

[@DocJamesH]

"Can I have a stick with a nail in it?" OMG James Bond movie featuring the Pain Train

[@gamegladi8or669]

UnexpectedTf2

[@omogoshywoshy5194]

now we know where mycroft got his umbrella sword

[@hainsay]

Earliest use of it that I know of was the avengers

[@epiendless1128]

Evolution of the 18th-19th century swordstick. Wikipedia says back then some ladies sometimes carried swords in their parasols, as it wasn't fashionable for a lady to carry a sword, or admit that she knew how to use one.

[@camerontrivett3808]

OMO goshywoshy and a gun in the handle

[@ccassidy9090]

OMO goshywoshy Yeah swordsticks have existed for hundreds of years. Last week an eighty year old lady tried to take one on a plane and the TSA caught her. She had no idea it was even there.

[@tristanchristiansen9054]

@@ccassidy9090 watch ichi use it 400+years ago, and or think of assassins of the past needing to conceal weaponry.... prolly 4K or so years ago .=

[@commanderwyro4204]

"lights everytime" *fails to light davids face is priceless lol

[@MichaelCook84]

I lost my shit when he gets to "travel sweet puchek?" hahahaha

[@georgescaria]

Take a moment to appreciate Martin Freeman's performance and timing. He really elevates the script.

[@barry1902]

wagtailVGA He's the only good thing IMO

[@TcheQ]

There's something about the alarm going off in the background that is just 😂😂

[@egilsandnes9637]

"I don't have to wear these, but I think they look rather smart." 😂

[@mononoke721]

It shouldn't be funny every time, but somehow it is. I blame David Mitchell for having such instinctual suppressed rage.

[@maevenfanebust2767]

Martin Freeman, with dark hair, in a sleek black suit........WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE

[@lyricbot8513]

Maeven Fing'l *lick*

[@DerrisDerrison]

Well now you have that in 2 or 3 marvel films, potentially more in the near future, off the top of my head I can think of 'Black Panther' (during which he has a pretty substantial role) and 'captain America: Civil war'

[@gozii8990]

The editing is funny because sometimes he beats up puchek, his hair is fine and then it cuts to him with a full mess of hair out of nowhere.

[@beingishani]

This is actually compilation of the 'inept Q' bits from different episodes, each comprising various sketches like this.

[@Schensue]

Give him a few years and Martin Freeman is going to play Bond in an actual Bond movie.

[@gasparagusproductions3563]

Wouldn't Martin make a brilliant bond!

[@davemarx7856]

+Gasparagus Productions I think he'd make a wonderful Very Young, Not Actually Double-0 Yet, Nervous, Bumbling, Actually A Virgin, Still Hasn't Even Killed A Man Yet And Only Recently Obtained His Driver's License version of James.

[@JonesCrimson]

I think it's been awhile since an actual Englishman played a Bond, I don't think he has much of a chance. (Edit: whoops, I didn't know Daniel Craig was English.)

[@aidsdoh8286]

but isnt the original bond scottish?

[@ticklish1991]

Only if Mitchell plays Q; appearing at the climax of the film to kick the shit out of Bond's nemesis.

[@jameshogge]

Missed opportunity with the car. He should have pulled out a built in cigarette lighter, said "we bought the optional extras" then proceeded to touch it to the doll which immediately bursts into flames

[@okok72277]

No because that's not the joke

[@ShasOSwoll]

You have to hand it to Q, he did take the target down every time.

[@whipsnchains7967]

How have I not seen the 'Bruiser' series before? This is awesome.

[@Lucifronz]

I'm dying laughing, here. This is my favorite of all the David Mitchell skits I've seen. Just as good as his rants, if not better.

[@mr88jmr88]

Sounding the klaxton during every attack demo is a nice touch.

[@oliverholmes-gunning2400]

Actually Bond did use an ordinary wristwatch as a weapon in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (the book). I liked the From Russia With Love cheesewire refernce during the watch one as well!

[@danny355]

This might be my favorite Bruiser sketch

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

I'm sure the sherbet coating will make those sweets even more deadly.

[@stileskuchiki7978]

"Can I have stick with a nail in it?" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@stephaniecarr6984]

"Yeah, can I have a knife?" lol!!!! LOVE Freeman's bemused expression and dead-pan delivery! Thank you! I've never seen this!!

[@Colt45hatchback]

I liked the "can i have a stick with a nail in it" one the most 😂

[@fluffycommander]

This is why Watson never had any gadgets off Mycroft, they were all rubbish.

[@theodiggers]

This is so stupid, but funny

[@Montis.]

"Now pay attention, this could save your life!"

[@theyellowlightsaber3193]

I love the Morris Dancers in the background of the third one for no discernible reason

[@vulture_5212]

Do you think that mannequin did something to Q as a child?

[@billyandrew]

David puts so much into the role I am fcuking crying with laughter so much it hurts! 😜😂😂😂😂😂

[@pressureworks]

BRILLIANT ! Why only one series was done, is mind-boggling.

[@Coops1985]

no one screams and rants like david mitchell... did anyone notice how his hair didn't move while punching the dummy but was all messed up afterwards talking to freeman?

[@deathoftheundead]

LOL. Love the look on his face, the "why the hell am i still here" look.

[@stevenhale2935]

That's not a gadget Michael, that's just monstrous use of a biro

[@andrew_owens7680]

The alarm sound effect is hilarious.

[@SilverRaindrops86]

David and Martin together. God, how perfect...

[@GBart]

Every detail of this sketch is perfect

[@alexjwebabou]

As an actor Martin has a perfect timing. Thank God he finally got a Bafta! He so deserves it!

[@Vojife]

I love how the alarm always goes off

[@AmySavage6]

This seems to also be a rather accurate depiction of British security services what with high profile defectors in Britain dropping dead at a steady pace. Puchek seems to keep himself busy.

[@ASChambers]

Couldn’t help but smile when David Mitchell said, “Time To Die.”

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Yes! I've been scrolling through the comments, hoping someone else noticed it!

[@HerrGerbrandt]

"Okay?"

[@geoffreypiltz271]

"Cough, cough, we're still working on the, cough, cough, sherbet coating". Best line in the sketch.

[@gregtestagent]

This hits different now

[@JackT13]

Better put the goggles on'

[@hippy282]

I bet these sketches were a great way for Mitchell to vent his anger

[@イシちゃん-d5u]

全部力技でゴリ押しするのめっちゃ好き笑

[@____uncompetative]

The man who should never have played Arthur Dent in _The HItch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy_ movie in a scene with the man who was the perfect casting to play Arthur Dent in _The HItch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy_ movie. What an utter fuck up.

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

David Mitchell would’ve probably made a decent Bilbo Baggins too.

[@____uncompetative]

Shelbyville Rules Ian Holm was a great Bilbo Baggins. Martin Freeman was a terrible Frodo Baggins.

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

@Uncompetative What about Elijah Wood?

[@____uncompetative]

Shelbyville Rules Oh, yeah... much better. Have you seen him in the TV Series: _Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?_

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

@Uncompetative No but I remember him being great in Back to the Future 2.

[@fragglet]

I like to think that "take that with your no head now" at 2:20 is David improvising :)

[@AlexandraLovesActing]

I could not believe I laugh at this XD Thanks for sharing this (Martin was great and the look on his face was priceless).

[@Gorvinhagen]

David's shit eating grin at 5:13 gets me every time.

[@ashliski]

I love how the sword was just a distraction tactic!

[@ComicSansMcGee]

Man, remember when you could upload full episodes of tv shows onto youtube and they wouldn't get taken down? Good times.

[@benjammin8184]

Pretty sure Alan Partridge got to the monstrous use of a pen gag before this.

[@DerrisDerrison]

Yeah and it was executed Perfectly I do love my Alan, ooh his latest show for a second series which just started airing a few days ago on BBC lol x

[@DerrisDerrison]

I wish so much that they would do at least one more 'I'm Alan Partridge' style show, as much as I like the new things they're doing I feel like we all need to see him in his off screen environment again.

[@benjammin8184]

@@DerrisDerrison Definitely agree. The new stuff is hit and miss but the earlier stuff, especially "I'm Alan Partridge" is gold.

[@stileskuchiki7978]

"Can I have a gun?" HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@The482075]

I'm not kidding. In a recent Bond film that was the gadget. A gun that can only be used by Bond. If the wrong person used it... In another film a regular smart phone was the gadget.

[@guntherhermann2317]

I wish they had filmed an ending where -Bond- the agent, unnamed for legal reasons, actually lashes at Puchek, Q-style. Such a wasted opportunity... Also, does anyone know - did they ever finish maintenance on that Browning?

[@roguishpaladin]

No. The morris dancers kept dropping bells into the barrel.

[@RealityCheck6T9]

Good idea. This was funny but it lacked any direction or kind of punchline.

[@SandraNelson063]

In BBC Sherlock, John loves Bond.

[@littlechicken8443]

+Sandra Nelson Nobody cares.

[@SandraNelson063]

+LittleChicken Oh hush. Put your goggles on.

[@nicflay]

Reminds me of the cheese shop sketch from Monty Python

[@sulalee7413]

2023 and I'm still laughing, and had to dash off to loo for a pee! 😊

[@quadrant2012]

David Mitchell shouting do you want some more you shit has made my day

[@breslyn]

I think he wants a gun, guys

[@JonesCrimson]

This was a very well done set for such a repetitive and obvious joke.

[@kkadzielna]

Oh God. It's Martin Fucking Freeman.

[@cliocat200]

I don't understand how the punchline is always the same yet makes me laugh just as much every time. Genius :D

[@raintalon6138]

When the head of your R'nD department is really the enemy spy.

[@internetjimtem2000]

Martin Freeman makes a good bond

[@mechalpuco]

sometimes repetition makes things funnier, don't know why exactly

[@DendyJungle]

David spassing out is the best thing on this earth. It happened a few times in peep show but not as good as this

[@PinBoxLtd]

This has aged differently...

[@amyshaw893]

i was going to make a joke about "hey, that's martin freeman", but no, it actually is

[@waffleless]

They probably spent the first season’s entire budget on this.

[@MyHe4dIsInTheCl0ud5]

that hair.i don't think he'd need the shiny lustor of the sword at all.

[@StalwartShinobi]

the travel sweet is the best one lmao such a british thing to have in your car

[@SkylerCrouse]

I lol'd at the random morris dancers at 1:48

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

SkylerCrouse Oh wow!! That’s what they are!!

[@PickleSurpriseVEVO]

Swimmin Wit Da Fishies thought it was Alex and his droogs lol

[@joegamut4540]

When you realize David Mitchell's Q is basically just an unhinged football hooligan they pullied in off the street...

[@Rushmore222]

That is fucking hilarious. They keep going to the same tag.

[@eta2670]

The German soldier targets on the wall are still used today on MOD shooting ranges today x)

[@weckar]

Btw, ever notice that when you read 007 upside down it spells LOO? *giggle*

[@mattrobert5]

I spent ages thinking it was Craig Roberts and it was actually Martin Freeman. Spooked.

[@shelbyvillerules9962]

Look at his cartoon face and his hair, he looks like a Fisher-Price man.

[@littlegelland]

Now that could be the prototype for Mycroft's umbrella. Maybe Martin Bond-Watson talked some sense into Q and made him add the gun for the next model.