Rowan Atkinson on free speech

[@fhbaynes]

What an amazing speaker. Inside of 5 minutes I no longer saw the comedian. Rather, I heard a statesman.

[@UtterlyClueless1]

It's been a night of me realising this but comedy holds some of the brightest minds and I believe some of the words Mr Atkinson spoke highlight that. By being able to point out and laugh at the absurd, you are aware of what is absurd or wrong.

[@Shinintendo]

Remind me of Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator.

[@BradyJones-x8b]

Every consistently funny and goofy person you know is smarter than you

[@5purnlad]

Rilliant

[@t0mahawkj0nes]

Blew my mind, I thought Mr. Bean just be like that.

[@via_negativa6183]

Smart people understand how important free speech is and Rowan is a prime example.

[@marwood1969]

Yes, smart people both good and evil. Alas, evil people are trying to kill it precisely because it's so important.

[@HollyB-b3t]

how can anyone take Mr Bean seriously

[@SOMNUS-MACHINA]

jup he's also funny AF

[@Helmdep]

The freedom to trade with cash comes first. When they take away that; freedom of speech is secondary

[@jay_kay709]

He'd get banned today for his NON-Speech.

[@callmelegendawight8298]

Mr. Atkinson's comedic brilliance is nothing compared to his common sense and logical intellectual ability.

[@iga279]

As offensive as it may sound I agree.

[@kaimanyu586]

Mr Bean has more integrity and wisdom then Sunak, Boris and Truss combined... Sadly people like this will never rule the nation..

[@User-jr7vf]

for all we know he might have been given a script for this speech and also for the Mr Bean series... if someone writes something brilliant and asks me to read it out loud, does that instantly make me a smart guy? that being said, I think he is very talented, he has the skills of course, and I laughed a lot watching his Mr Bean character.

[@kaimanyu586]

Yes, but only if this is the first time you've listened to him.. This guy never says anything dumb, it's always worth it to listen to what he has to say..

[@atomictraveller]

6:00 this worked in the 90s, the "n" word was bombed until little kids around the world were calling their friends "n", it's hard to be hurt when you've heard it a thousand times a day from little white kids. it makes you miss the older generations a bunch.

[@scotttrammell3913]

Just goes to show that people are using George Orwell's '1984" as a how-to manual as opposed to a warning. Rowan Atkinson is a genius.

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

That novel were a script, George Orwell an insider and Freemason, and so Aldous Huxley, Brave New World also, by the way: You did not protest, so according their lesser magic rules, you accepted their agendas! Not my logic, but it is the logic of the ruling class, I guarantee you!

[@LuckyLeon10]

as someone who’s only finished reading “1984” a couple of days ago the similarities to our world today are bone chilling.

[@kaywaters7478]

A warning and an omen…

[@JohnMegaton2062]

And Orwell thought he'd made it so far beyond the pale that people would certainly get the point and obviously heed the warnings. Not so much.

[@20chocsaday]

Even down to the flatscreen TVs which listen to you when they are off. Or apparently so.

[@evanmayer744]

What's truly horrifying is that I haven't heard a single politician give a more polished and reasoned speech in all my life.

[@ramalama9650]

I have. Enoch Powell.

[@janelantestaverde2018]

I think you should listen to a lot more of them, and also include those of people outside of the spotlight, plus include those from other nations

[@HeroesofNovember]

Its not perfectly accurate but relatively good.

[@HeroesofNovember]

He has been influenced by the Mar ists talking points that are not the reality.

[@cathalg312]

That's because Atkinson is simply portraying pure truth. He's not trying to hide anything and tying himself up in knots. The exact same way the priests were when covering up the sex abuse charges. But of course he's a highly refined, educated, gentleman and that helps but mainly the first reason.

[@95Style]

In the middle of the madness, I dare say Mr Bean can run the country better than the current establishment

[@sovietcitizen9450]

Current establishment follows some kind of "guidelines" which means they are a part of some kind of ongoing plot (conspiracy). What needs to be done is: all the politicians who follow such "guidelines" need to be arrested as suspects for commiting "treason" then you go all the way up from people who gives such "guidelines" to people who organised all this mess.

[@albertgrant1017]

Absolutely !

[@stumccabe]

No doubt about that.

[@abnnuy9999]

Mr. Bean for President! Yes!

[@joelzinho4600]

of course he could. Whats happening in the West is insanity.

[@CaptainSpock1701]

I love the irony of Mr. Bean - the ultimate "No speech" icon understanding free speech better than most people.

[@gregmark1688]

True that! Also love the irony of his career in general, in that one of the wittiest and most intellectual actors I've ever seen is most famous for a character that can barely mumble.

[@hairlessape5107]

He was Edmund Blackadder before Mr. Bean. Prince Blackadder (the first incarnation) was rather dumb, but the other incarnations were very witty. Blackadder is brilliant comedy, in some episodes both Fry and Laurie are present, Hugh Laurie being in most of them.

[@angelab4652]

A genius of our time

[@lroyjohnston5560]

Never thought of it like that hahah

[@lukasbagan2955]

How to add up to the campaign ?

[@WHU63]

When Mr Bean makes more sense than the Prime Minister, you know the nation is in serious trouble. Thank you Rowan for saying what the vast majority are thinking.

[@stevebolae5500]

Mr Bean or Rowan Atkinson is several degrees more intelligent than any late or current prime minister.

[@WHU63]

@@stevebolae5500 With the current PM, common sense would be an asset never mind intelligence.

[@robertireson1564]

Absolutely

[@Dim4323]

Or Love Actually

[@seachel24]

Well said !!

[@mattwagner5800]

My appreciation for Rowan Atkinson has just been amplified. He is another powerful man who has used his position to defend and uphold the right to free speech.

[@fluffyowl-ee9rs]

You hit the nail on the head ( no offence to nails intended! )

[@SeekingPleroma]

Yes, so true. Unfortunately, we are government by the least among us, not people like Rowan.

[@fluffyowl-ee9rs]

They certainly are a poor lot. The upcoming Covid review is reminding me how low they sunk during the pandemic.

[@SkiRedMtn]

Rowan is like the definition of a philosopher king. The very reason we want him to be in politics is the exact reason he never would be.

[@Fune-farm]

Same here... I'm proud to see the man of no words (Mr. Bean) speak out about the issue. God bless you Rowan

[@doctaran]

What a hero. A truly intelligent, well spoken and wise man. My respect for him has grown even deeper.

[@YuyiLeal]

Indeed!!!

[@ThatGuy-lv7hf]

It's not that deep bro, he's just saying I'm okay and I can say whatever because the law say so.

[@captainpep3]

@@ThatGuy-lv7hfif that’s all you got from this you need to watch it again

[@unbroken1010]

He had like 5 other shows where he spoke all the time. Ffs😂

[@unbroken1010]

​@@ThatGuy-lv7hfok BLM thug and sagger lover

[@LoveHandle4890]

You know it’s a crazy world when Mr. Bean makes more sense than most modern-day politicians.

[@atch300]

Rowan Atkinson has an iq of 178 btw

[@MK12275]

Politicians never made sense btw

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

politicians are elected by their constituents. they are only as "smart" as the people who elect them. my friends in/from places like Oklahoma, Texas and Florida are all terrified of their elected officials.

[@operius2385]

Problem is that many politicians are also obstructed by the limitation of what the public allows them to say. Say one word that the public doesn't like and all the empty cans start to rattle and his or her effort to conduct a certain policy is over without any real debate.

[@annamariemostert2759]

Yes yes

[@Kreated_by_khaos]

the UK needs to hear this NOW more than ever

[@oxymoron02]

Why? What is it that you want to say, which you feel that you can't? (Also, "free speech" has ALWAYS meant the ability to criticise one's government without fear of being arrested in the middle of the night and being hauled somewhere to be killed. It has NEVER meant being able to say horrible things about other people and get away with it, cuntface.)

[@ER-uy7ct]

People forget how utterly intelligent Rowan Atlinson really is. Love his true and honest speech.

[@Vangror]

The fact that he can play witty and moronic characters equally well says much about his intelligence and versatility

[@skydivenext]

​@@Vangror yeah I wonder if he make to make a fun of them, very intelligent people have very high egos and I'm sure Rowan has it, he look down on people that act moronic He even said himself, how he hates mrbean(character)as a person For me is like, he thinks: this is the most moron person on earth, we should look down on him and make fun of him because I absolutely despise people like him Which is not bad because I love the character, but I wonder what goes inside Rowan Atkinson mind Adam Sandler make silly character but he does not act with high ego like Rowan

[@Time4Peace]

@@skydivenext When Atkinson says that he puts freedom of speech above shelter, you know he's a person of privilege by wealth. Homeless people want shelter more than freedom of speech to preserve whatever dignity and self respect they have left. Atkinson has never been in their shoes and can't understand them. I am therefore not surprised that he would despise Mr Bean as the moronic character he portrays from his position of privilege. Perhaps that why he is so good in making others laugh at him too. In the same measure, he is unable to see the perspective of victims of offensive speech. He advocates freedom of speech to give more of the offensiveness to get victims to become more tolerant of it! In another word, fight abuse by giving more abuse, a dangerous suggestion. He is talking from the white privilege of the majority not on the receiving end of offensive language. I wonder why he's called wise.

[@skydivenext]

@@Time4Peace idk man I didn't watch the video ngl just watched the comment lol

[@skydivenext]

@@Time4Peace I don't care about Rowan Atkinson on free speah

[@marine00001]

R. Atkinson is a master, an educated guy, a very passionate actor, and a very skilled orator. I love this guy.

[@Rebelconformist82]

Agreed

[@catherinewilliams3850]

My thoughts exactly👍

[@ObeseCaligula]

I saw him get attacked by a bee one time.

[@cement_eater]

@@ObeseCaligula I request elaboration

[@ObeseCaligula]

@@cement_eater As a BLACK fingerless deaf and blind trans Ukrainian of color, I find your request offensive.

[@DavidBrown-yh4ny]

I stand with Mr. Bean ! Well said sir.

[@bennyhill4228]

One by One Rik Mayall He knew too

[@User-jr7vf]

Beeeeean.

[@fruckya]

Where is teddy 😂

[@MosheBenChaim]

@@bennyhill4228 RIP Rick 😢

[@lindsay8575]

I can’t take him serious 😂😂😂

[@MrCorfuz]

So much respect for Rown, a celebrity with backbone.

[@ArmchairRamb0]

He clearly is smarter than most, seeing it all from here in the US.

[@Texan27]

Mr Atkinson, you have earned my respect. Well done on educating and reminding us of Freedom of Speech.

[@scottanderson3751]

Gained my respect just for playing The Sheriff of Nottingham in Maid Marian and her merry men (she was op and a favourite for sure 😉) way back when. I have grown up a lot since them days and only ever gained more respect for the man-hopefully he don’t mess that up somehow ✌️

[@davidwhite4874]

Had he not earned your respect by being a great comic actor, then?

[@LunarLocust]

​@@davidwhite4874 treat actors the way the Romans did

[@davidwhite4874]

@@LunarLocust Then we shouldn't listen to a word Mr Atkinson has to say anyway.

[@Station9.75]

We don’t have freedom of speech in the U.K.

[@jackielewis800]

Well said! An articulate expose of the insanity that has gripped people

[@Truthman1-o3u]

Has gripped the entire Western World

[@baabaabaa2293]

By design... you were warned by any anarcho punk band if you cared to listen 40+ yrs ago.. Divide and conquer.. while we squabble the rich get richer.. You'll be the first to know... unless you stop thinking for yourself.✌️

[@giulioceresini1435]

​​@Basile Dex ah, yes. The east, the beacon of free speech. China, North Korea, Japan, Russia, the middle east: truly places where your opinion can be shared and not at all censored. Free speech is either non-existent under draconian laws or is being undermined by the continously declining inability to accept insults. There is no country above this issue. This is a worldwide problem. The west has it easier: the woke-mob doesn't come even close to the horrors of being a dissident in the east.

[@c172215s]

@basiledex2164 The rest of the world is gripped by a different insanity. One that has always gripped it.

[@BlazedBob]

Stand up for free speech!

[@dereksbooks]

If we don't have freedom of speech, then we are slaves.

[@stephenholmes1036]

I have joined the FREE SPEECH UNION please listen to Mr Atkinson

[@QianyiLi-bi7jl]

How do I join it?

[@geoffreydesena587]

After all those years of Mr. Bean, it’s easy to forget how eloquent Atkinson is.

[@mabrurhrivu4998]

Weirder still is the fact that "years of Mr. Bean" is an illusion. There is only 12 or so episodes of the show. Came out in 90s, no season two, one and done. And yet it feels like there's years of content. It's just that good.

[@imanepink]

@@mabrurhrivu4998 there's the animated show.

[@daveburgess]

I guess you haven't seen him performing a serious role in the episodes of Maigret done in the mid-2010's. If you had, you wouldn't be so surprised!

[@ShabbahCore]

@@daveburgess Forgetting does not equal being surprised. You could've guessed that, though...

[@Hijynx87]

@@mabrurhrivu4998 also a movie…..ooooof

[@Liquid278]

Can we elect this man? Mr.Atkinson has my vote

[@julius43461]

He is too smart to get involved.

[@OriginalPuro]

SIR Rowan Atkinson is a highly intelligent man and as all intelligent men know, politics is not worth it, it's too dumb.

[@Liquid278]

@@OriginalPuro Rowan has not been knighted so unfortunately he isn’t a sir, he was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire)

[@mpwaterhouse]

Methinks the only way Mr. Atkinson would end up in a political position was if the UK reintroduced National Service targeting competent and capable individuals to be placed into a position of leadership within the government for a few years at a time. Clearly, few level-headed, intelligent, successful, capable and trustworthy individuals ever enter politics thus this may be the only method to actually create a viable long-term system of governance for this country!

[@_BreathOfFreshAir_]

⁠@@Liquid278 well i say, GET ON IT, if there’s any British national treasure that deserves to be knighted its Rowan Atkinson.

[@cameroon5404]

I love how he has remained reasonable and logical amongst other celebrities losing their minds due to pressure.

[@caiuscosades1791]

Because unlike them Rowan Atkinson is actually intelligent.

[@daniel4647]

He held this speech like ten years ago though, it's gotten a lot more insane since then.

[@KhanKhan-xl1rf]

Leftism is a cult. Feminism is a cult. Pronoun mafia is a cult

[@susanrebizant4567]

His IQ is 178. Reason and logic go hand in hand with that IQ score!

[@pepperachu]

That wasn't just talk, that was an incredibly solid speech

[@richardmiller7887]

Well done Rowan for standing up. Thank you so much from the majority of us.

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

he sound like white supremacist. defund him pls

[@elenadrachyovs4151]

Free Assange!

[@colinwinterman]

This man should repeat this speech in the houses of parliament

[@Bob_just_Bob]

And the US Congress Most of it is still applicable

[@elenadrachyovs4151]

Free Assange!

[@jayrowe6473]

We should _all_ shout this from the rooftops everywhere around the world.

[@rocky76dude7]

They would either have him thrown out as its hate speech or leave themselves

[@potgod7314]

nobody will listen

[@KingsRightHand]

What an era we are living in where Mr.Bean himself delivering how important free speech is. Mad respect for my childhood favorite actor

[@juditseregelyes5320]

Childhood favorite MUTE actor. :-)

[@taskcasburn6086]

He's almost like the Charlie Chaplin of our time, but uniquely himself.

[@Bostonite1985]

Baldrick : Blackadder never gave me the freedom of expression to criticize him though I am smarter than him. British Politicians: American politicians are like Blackadder. They never gave us the freedom to criticize America though the British are smarter then the Americans. Reply

[@Aryzo]

HE DONT EVEN SPEAK

[@EarlHayward]

If more people knew how smart Mr. Bean is, I think he has a graduate degree in an engineering field as I recall, they would give his words more weight!

[@bloodguard]

I fear for his safety under the corrupt kakistocracy running the UK currently. Stay safe, Mr Atkinson!

[@mizzury54]

Oh don't be ridiculous.

[@marie_h1104]

A smart man knows how to satirize. A wise man knows how to satirize well and educates others at the same time. Mr Atkinson is a wise man.

[@treegrasss]

Always reject totalitarianism, and embrace individual liberty. This should be the main motto for all humans as long as humans exist in this planet.

[@elenadrachyovs4151]

Free Assange!

[@Cyra_The_Jedi]

@@treegrasss **Big brother is watching.**

[@julianevans9548]

Christians never want free speech when someone is critiquing Christianity, notably. All censorship is wrong.

[@jonglopez5400]

​@@treegrasss It is just sad that there was a person who fully embraced his individual liberty and expressed totalitarianism that led a certain ethnicity to almost extinction.

[@maureennewman905]

What a pleasure listening to Rowan speak honest truth . This country has has become unrecognisable

[@philw4053]

Power corrupts. The Tories have been in power for so long their frame of reference has shifted to the point they feel they can do anything that they want to - and that the public will comply. Thank goodness the latest COVID enquiry has come when it has. There will be no recovery from that and at last we can enjoy a new period of leadership. Capitalism but with a social conscience. I hope I don't get arrested for saying this!

[@maureennewman905]

@Shaun Halliwell Thank you , that says everything that’s is happening on these Islands and around the western world in particular, and our Parliament and royals seem at the forefront.

[@jadebel7006]

Ah the great intellectual of our time mr bean lool expect wen speech can damage someone health ..which has be scientifically proven by actual scientists not ppl in entertainment..then why not declare free v*lance..what's the difference..its both damging someone's health ? But no ur right let's listen to showbiz ppl over actual scientists and psychologists hahaha..if only half the public had a brain lool ..how about support free love, free happiness, free mutual respect and kindness

[@julezpanda14]

It's not just us, it's literally everywhere, in fact I think we're probably the last country to become victims of the woke brigades or dictatorships of the world, or at least somewhere near the very end. It's been going on for years in one way or another, look at Russia, their freedom of speech and the way they live is totally controlled!!

[@healtheworld2059]

What do you mean? What's going on in the UK? PEOPLE acting like snowflakes??

[@pkz420]

Even the guy who made a fortune by not speaking when on camera, understands the value of speech.

[@iga279]

He kept it all to himself.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

​@@iga279 Was saving for moments like this, more like.

[@virginiamoss7045]

'Speech' does not refer to verbal expression only regarding this law. Mr. Atkinson has 'said' plenty without saying a word all during his career. 'Mr. Bean' managed to express far more in pantomime than he could ever have said verbally. The broader meaning of speech is individual expression.

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

But when he spoke on camera, it was absolutely brilliant. The sarcasm and wit of Blackadder are pure art!

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@EvenTheDogAgrees Yes indeed!

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

“In a democracy, it is necessary for people to learn to endure having their sentiments outraged” - Bertrand Russell I rest my case.

[@skydragon23101979]

My question to you is how do you hold someone responsible for their speech when they can spew hatred, lies, and false information?

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

@@skydragon23101979 see the above quote.

[@CrypticHowl]

​@@skydragon23101979 I know you didn't ask me but I would like to respond nonetheless. Why do you think you have the divine right to dictate how everyone is to speak, and indeed act? And how would you feel if someone controlled your speech and movements every day? Let's say I was the one calling the shots - I could make blasphemy laws, make LGBTQ illegal, and any propagation of such subjects would result in an arrest and fine. Anybody mocking anything Christian related would leave them jobless and potentially jailed. Harsh? Unfair? That's how it feels to be censor by woke giants whom you are choosing to side with. You see you don't think about how it would make you feel if your beliefs were seen as taboo. Why? Coz you are on the politically correct side which grants you acceptance and freedom to speech. So I encourage you to take a step back and put yourself in other people's shoes, and realise what you are really supporting. When freedom of speech is gone tyranny flourishes.

[@skydragon23101979]

@@CrypticHowl So hat you are trying to say is that you are just going to turn a blind eye when someone spews garbage, lies, disinformation etc? I am just asking the simple question of how are you going to hold someone responsible for their own speech.

[@CrypticHowl]

@@skydragon23101979 well instead of being general, give me a specific situation to work with.

[@jamesherlihy3956]

Beautifully spoken

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Yes, agree. His speaking voice is a joy to listen to (I am so sick of sloppy English pronunciation!).

[@lueyteledeluxe7457]

Beautifully written and spoken.

[@trevorbamforth95]

The idiot is talking utter crap!

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

VERY well said. Laws and policing should stick to prohibiting actual crime - actions, not words.

[@margaretgoodheart4167]

Important distinction, Annabelle. TY

[@maskofsan1ty]

You can prevent crime based on people's words...

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

@@maskofsan1ty OK smarty-pants... You know what I meant!

[@maskofsan1ty]

@pdfg I don't think people showing support for a white ethnostate are secretly donating to minority charities. Do you?

[@wither5673]

@@maskofsan1ty dont be the ''umatchually'' guy lol

[@maidenofiron]

My respect for this man has skyrocketed to new heights.

[@operacarmen]

IF I spoke my mind, I am sure 99.999% of humans would seek to outlaw and ban my speech .. I have lived in several countries, I never met any human who is TRULY pro-free-speech ..btw no country in the world allow free speech!

[@mkits7350]

@LafeiAr cancel culture isn't a thing my guy, being cancelled is the same thing it always was, which was being caught out for the dickhead or monster you might be by others, by letting your skeletons out of the closet, you just want to label it now because twitter told you to do so.

[@darkfur18]

@@mkits7350 keep telling yourself that. Maybe next time you'll be the one taken out of context in a 10 second video that causes you to lose your job

[@Dan_Kanerva]

@@mkits7350 calling a horse g ay is truly the most "monster thing" you can do , and whoever does it deserves being put in jail

[@indrapratama7668]

@@mkits7350 "cancel culture isn't a thing my guy, being cancelled is the same thing it always was, which was being caught out for the dickhead or monster you might be by others, by letting your skeletons out of the closet, you just want to label it now because twitter told you to do so." Those who deny the existence of cancel culture are most likely those who have partaken in it.

[@hollyhahn586]

BRILLIANT! I never realized how incredibly articulate and wise this beloved actor truly is???!!!! Thank you… THANK YOU… for speaking Truth!❤

[@ellenj8896]

He’s an intelligent, well spoken guy, and what he says is both true and important.

[@elisabethst.claire5088]

Mr. Atkinson's speech is, unfortunately, in the world we live in, heroic. 'Save me from the "good" people.'

[@MapsLab-u5z]

Hear hear 👏

[@P.Bateman27]

jolly good

[@audiolego]

Bean

[@ThBlueSalamander]

@@audiolego B E A N

[@sephrain1]

It's not good people you need saving from. It's the leftist fascists that in the name of protecting certain classes or groups of people have found a way to enslave the masses and consolidate power to the destruction of those who want to peacefully live their lives undisturbed by rogue and corrupt governments.

[@MrJayrock620]

It’s amazing that a man who made a career of not speaking can speak with such clarity and grace. It just proves that it’s not how much you say, but what you say when you choose to speak. Sir Atkinson, my hat’s off to you.

[@sparkythesecretsquirrel4013]

Is Mr. Bean the only thing you've seen him do? He is brilliant.

[@MrJayrock620]

@@sparkythesecretsquirrel4013 I actually have seen him in speaking roles as well, and yes I realize he’s a very intelligent person. But at least here in North America he’s best known for Mr Bean

[@lyleabraham470]

You need to check out his standup routines. He's one of the smartest comedians ever.

[@arkhaan7066]

It takes incredible eloquence to speak clearly through silence.

[@0118uhauha]

remember that President Zelenskyj is a former comedian ?

[@harunebrahim286]

Well spoken Rowan. Best wishes from South Africa.

[@CptCloseCall]

MR.Bean spitting facts better than elected officials.

[@theguy3112]

"elected"

[@waltch5711]

If only he was the king

[@menorak]

Mr. Atkinson* Had it BEEN Mr. Bean, he'd say at most 5 words, and the listeners around could NOT stop laughing!

[@mrbeans2425]

Thank you sir. We try.

[@SlaterGator]

I fuckin vote for him!

[@imblackmagic1209]

this has to be shared widely, not only relevant to UK politics, but everywhere on the world

[@malcolmjohnston7873]

This has been shared widely for the past three years, by several organisations like the CI in order to defend their right to insult others, while at the same time they are seeking to curtail the free speech of several minority groups including those they wish to continue insult. I have yet to find the Biblical texts supporting this attitude, probably as there are none. Love, yes, peace, yes, grace, yes, forgiveness, yes, reconciliation, yes, insulting people ? No.

[@TestarossaF110]

@@malcolmjohnston7873 exactly

[@turbotrup96]

​@@malcolmjohnston7873 if we can't insult minorities, minorities can't insult us either

[@malcolmjohnston7873]

@@turbotrup96 Generally speaking they don’t, unless threatened as is often the case.

[@dnw009]

@@malcolmjohnston7873 What a ludicrous statement. People insult others often. Minorities to other minorities and majority to minority and vice versa. Especially since Article 5 would only need said speech to have been found offensive had someone heard it meaning any insult in private without victims would still be punishable. And if you don't think minorities use insults in the privacy of their own home then you are suggesting they are not normal human beings. I'd like to meet the person that has lived to even 40 and not insulted someone at some point in their life either in privacy or public.

[@donlewis185]

This is a presidential speech, covering many aspects of human rights and activities. I wish the whole world hears this.

[@masamus6570]

Oh yeah the part about wrongful imprisonment of journalists was great!

[@AshKetchum2011]

How can he give a better Speech than all of the US presidents?

[@Ghostgate611]

This is ten years old

[@Artix902]

@@Ghostgate611 his speech is truly timeless

[@mrbeez8631]

​@@AshKetchum2011 shit... even Morgan Freeman does it, when playing the US pres.

[@FrancoisSchnell]

From France and the EU, thank you for this brilliant argumentation, we need it.

[@AKuTepion]

Rowan Atkinson is a masterclass. When he acts, he makes people cry with laughter despite not saying a single word. When he delivers a political speech, he plays with the language like a skilled essayist, argues like a badass lawyer and pronounces so clearly as if he was a narrator recording an audio book.

[@throwback19841]

I wish he'd run for parliament, although he may not be as funny without a script. He actually has a speech impediment and the quality of his delivery is due to doing huge amounts of practice and preparation. Which is even more impressive.

[@Trippin710]

Hes the definition of less is more

[@blucat4]

Well said! 🙂

[@edwardspencer9397]

@@throwback19841 Completely agreed. He has a stammer and it is a miracle that he is speaking so clearly which is super impressive. Yes I can find his tricks but there are very few so kudos to him.

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

yes! 😊

[@yegor6763]

This man is worth more than all of the ''establishment'' combined. A beacon of light, honesty and true humanity.

[@patm6704]

Nothing can or will change, unless and until, the majority acknowledge this is a totally corrupt system based on privilege, greed, gross injustices against the poor, sick, vulnerable etc. Propped up and enabled by mainstream media owned and controlled by billionaires. Plus, state broadcaster BBC, the propaganda-wing of the UK Establishment, war industry etc. Only a rightwing party like Blair's New Labour is allowed to govern. The successful right-wing media demonising and toppling of Corbyn was led by state broadcaster BBC. The UK is - in effect - a one-party state. Fake democracy. The energies of the many good people working for a fair and just society should be directed at fighting for a republic, no matter how long or how hard. It's the only realistic option - other than a bloody revolution - to effect the necessary radical change. Anything less will always end in bitter disappointment.

[@shebear7542]

Doesn't he come across well?

[@jonathancummings6400]

@@shebear7542 Yes. Perhaps he should seek a future in politics. This man could gain votes with this public speaking capability. I would vote for this man, as I agree with his stance upon this issue.

[@jamieprice23]

​@@jonathancummings6400 then you cant understand how politics work.... to even suggest such a thing shows naivety.

[@HeroesofNovember]

criticising the establisment is antisemitic

[@shenwu21]

I love Rowan Atkinson. I'm glad he sees free speech 2nd to life itself.

[@dangerousfables]

Obviously the Christian church has historically been against free speech. The forth commandment pretty much sums it up.

[@metaljacket8128]

Too true

[@TheCatLady65]

He is the very antithesis of free speech. He's a racist homophobic piece of garbage.

[@TheCatLady65]

Holy cow, this just shows how far we still have to go to reach democracy. All the racist homophobic comments are disgusting!

[@h0bb1t322]

@@TheCatLady65 well this is a Christian channel what else would you expect

[@Ecchi_Otaku]

This need to be shared far and wide.

[@peterlucci2242]

As an American….Protect this man at all costs!!! As a comedian for many years, he knows freedom of expression! If it wasn’t for his well known status, he would’ve been arrested for his enlightened speech. As a 40 year old who’s been entertained by your unique comedy throughout my life, please keep speaking for all of us (the little people)….❤️

[@ChristianBaleNutjob]

He wouldn’t be arrested

[@gabrielv.4358]

YES

[@Adlerjunges83]

I couldn't have said it nearly as on point as you! ❤ I totally agree!!

[@rg2265]

So true.

[@sofly7634]

This is the best lesson ever on Free Speech

[@ikdb99]

Well there is another one in The Netherlands, Hans Teeuwen after the murder of Theo van Gogh

[@landsea7332]

I wish people knew more about the English / Scottish Enlightenment that began during the late 17th Century , because so many of these issues were already protested and fought over more than 300 years ago . John Locke 1695 - “ I know not why a man should not have liberty to print whatever he would speak; " The Licencing Act Expired that year . .

[@AlextheENTP]

​@@landsea7332 Good ol' humanity! Never learns a thing, eh? What? Someone else already made this mistake? Well, I'd better make it again just for good measure.

[@sandraelder1101]

This is several years old but even more relevant!

[@normaduyun6123]

Absolutely brilliant, and so true Always been a fan of Rowan Atkinson.. Never thought we would ever be listening to this kind of speech in Britain..

[@essbeenz]

This is the clearest and most sane thing I’ve heard in the last two years. As a society - we’ve forgotten how to argue. Now we just shout. We’ve forgotten how to debate- instead we try to silence those who have a different point of view.

[@azpont7275]

I feel like lots of societies started becoming more fascist since the Nixon era. The States, UK, Russia, here in Hugary and so on. Each has it’s own characteristics, but the point is the same. A semi-oligarchic system benefiting only the rich, where the system itself only exsist to handle unrest and try to shape society.

[@maxlambie7788]

tbf debate dating back to ancient greece (and probably beyond) has seldom been more than two ideologues yelling at each other. nobody's mind is changed, its just a handy little spectacle to simulate dissent without having to feed any real dissent.

[@damianrobinson2524]

debating anything is just awful now.

[@laurentguyot3362]

I understant you "we" to be polite and "inclusive" but we know exactly who are shouting and who are silenced

[@willemp6432]

I agree with you.

[@Je-Lia]

Free speech is essential for a free society.

[@frjcde9392]

European countries have never been free. The fact westerners think they are free is laughable at best. You can’t even have an opinion on politics that isn’t Marxist or risk jail time 😂

[@anonimushbosh]

That's an almost completely meaningless statement though isn't it? A line need to be drawn somewhere (to prevent corporate advertisers or witnesses in court lying for just two of thousands of non controversial examples) and so the question is where is it drawn not if it is drawn at all.

[@coffe2270]

what the flip is a free society? to have intercourse with animals?

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

​@@anonimushbosh People exposing evil lies are being imprisoned - e.g. Julian Assange. This is what "free speech" is about. Another esteemed investigative journalist was held for many hours at the Airport he returned at, by armed police and threatened with arrest if he did not comply with all requests which included taking his phone and laptop and sd cards and fingerprints and dna swabs etc. etc. This must be worse now that "The German Democratic Republic - GDR. He had deeply embarassed some top secret govt villains with their hacked emails he got hold of.

[@lazypops3117]

unless freedom means lying, conspiracy and fearmongering propaganda. conservative folks in theocratic fascists states feel perfectly "free" without any need for free speech protections.

[@saltyaussie7702]

I'm certainly not a practising Christian. Yet I stand with my Christian brother's & sister's. Respect 🙏

[@saltyaussie7702]

I was christened church of england. Brought up as a mormon as a child. Hence I shy away from organised religion these day's.

[@aramzulumyan6380]

@@saltyaussie7702 christians at least try to be organised, disciplined and believing in something more than food in the mouth and freedom

[@lostintranslation1957]

​@@saltyaussie7702Strangely enough, so did Christ.

[@kevinmorgan8534]

@@saltyaussie7702 Fascinating.

[@stevecollins4567]

Christianity is the reason for most of this being allowed to happen. It is a fabricated religion, that at its core is about doing what they want you to do. If someone does evil against you, let them. Turn the other cheek. Do not seek justice or change. Slaves obey your masters Please stop throwing your religion in front of people, especially since it is such dogshit.

[@charlesghent6958]

Amazing given the context of what is happening in the UK today.

[@Whatismusic123]

Nazism isn't free speech

[@Vario69]

Comedians speak the wisdom, meanwhile the politicians are acting like comedians...

[@chaos.dancing]

What if guy plays both roles?

[@joeygarza9550]

If politicians are acting like comedians then Dane Cook must have served as inspiration because just like Mr. Cook, they come off as totally unnecessary.

[@ueckbueck]

Well said

[@zhannavalieva9372]

Ukraine already has one who plays both roles 😃✌️

[@anderslennqvist6168]

​@@zhannavalieva9372And does it very well I'd say

[@melindahannam7121]

Thank you for speaking up Mr Atkinson. What a relief to hear someone with common sense.

[@fransengherre7098]

Imagine being that smart, but having a face that has become an icon of comedy, it's hard to be taken seriously. By the way, it's called empathy.

[@gotskillson]

I wish he did a bit like this but on Christian Fascism.

[@RogersGirl88]

@@gotskillson no such thing. Christianity is opposed to fascism and tyranny. What you meant to say was ATHEIST/OCCULT authoritarianism. Look up germany’s innocent body count from ww2, and compare it to mao, stalin, lenin, pol pot, ho chi minh, che Guevara, and castro, and kim jung il. Far far worse than your christian boogey men. Sorry, comrade.

[@the_quadracorn]

@@gotskillson He did, a long time ago.

[@lettheworldwatch1124]

@@fransengherre7098 Such Masterpiece of comedy can only be delivered by a true genius, Rowan Atikson, Charlie Chaplin, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandlers and many more, all are true genius and much ahead of their time, only a great fool can think otherwise

[@pauleywogg59]

Awesome! Thank Mr Atkinson for speaking out and using your well deserved popularity to make an impact. We need more prominent people with courage to speak up.

[@HelenaMikas]

@paulywogg59 We also need more "people with courage to speak up." Apathy shrivels the masses and they become helpless and indifferent ...

[@bencilsharpie7567]

Conservatives pretending to love free speech so they can continue with their hate speech against minorities whilst simultaneously banning books from schools and libraries. Only low IQ nutjobs whom are so dumb they think they are smart fall for their deceives. 😂.

[@elenadrachyovs4151]

Free Assange!!

[@zork888]

Rowan Atkinson for first Minister ! He just have the right words !!!

[@Peter-uy3ti]

Or, Fred dibnah😅

[@patriciareilly8841]

Thanks Rowan for taking the time to highlight the importance of Free Speech, fundamental to democracy💚

[@briancohenthepfjmassive.4769]

This is a video I seen well over 5 years ago.

[@lucavidotti]

"The freedom to be inoffensive, is no freedom at all". Thank you

[@ControlAllDa1337]

What a beautifully eloquent and well written speech. Bravo, Blackadder.

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

I was rather disappointed that he didn't stand heroically or roar before speaking.

[@RadicalCaveman]

@@joshuakohlmann9731 I was disappointed that he didn't seem to have any cunning schemes.

[@danielajemba8459]

Dude has an iq of 185

[@water4sure]

Now we need to speak more than ever!!

[@Ziirf]

For a man that portrays a character almost incapable of speech. He sure is a talented speaker.

[@sarahm8574]

He played many characters in his career

[@Ziirf]

I am aware he plays other roles. I didn't mention that he only portrayed one role.

[@SE-tc3cr]

He is an equal to Stephen fry, emma Thompson or Hugh Laurie.

[@ducksavage]

He wasn't always this good , he used to stammer but his dedication to becoming an actor paid off

[@Arltratlo]

you dont know Black Adder??? i know it in English, and i am a humorless German!

[@queenbee3647]

I rarely heard Mr. Bean speak but Im so glad I heard Mr. Atkinson give his views on free speech. I totally agree.

[@fisharmor]

I never got into Mr Bean because I saw The Black Adder first, and when I saw him a show where he wasn't talking, I felt a bit robbed.

[@kurtcobainpizza5606]

​@@fisharmor Black Adder is absolutely brilliant

[@zokdel6039]

his free speech stops at LGBT, Blacks, Jews, and Zelensky...try to say something about them from your heart I challenge him!

[@rodcarlesssi]

​@@kurtcobainpizza5606 in a good 8i8😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@made.online2149]

I'd like to express my free speech here by noting how christians are deranged lunatics

[@3gdk]

Funny and tragic, I think, that it is not politicians, not law enforcement, not journalists.. but comedians, that seem to have become the first, and last, defense for free speech and common sense in this world. Well said, Mr Atkinson.

[@ruBenes94]

It has been this way for a long time. Comedians have usually served as the "Canary in the coal mine" during history, with jesters at medieval courts being an example of this. If the jester couldn't make fun of the king, then the king was a tyrant. It's quite sad that we haven't evolved past the need for this though

[@zerowilde]

Because their own free speeach understanding is different from someone verbally abusing people and calling for their death based on the colour of their skin or religous belief.

[@xFlared]

Zelensky was a comedian his whole life and is single handedly destroying a nuclear dictatorship.

[@pandemonium0211]

@@xFlared you confuse a comedian with a puppet. most of his comedy rely on insulting the nations around ukraine (that is hate speech). educate yourself

[@xFlared]

@@pandemonium0211 Doesn't change the fact that Ukraine was illegally invaded and thousands of civilians dies. It's an independent country, let's not forget that.

[@hollylilylarry8663]

I wish I could forward this to my authoritarian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Canada who is trying to pass "hate and thought speech" here! How refreshing to hear Common sense from Mr. Atkinson.

[@QianyiLi-bi7jl]

You’re very likely to get arrested if you forward this to Xi Jinping, the dictator of China.😂

[@milos.milosevic]

What a speech! Fantastic orator, right to the point. Well done Mr. Atkinson.

[@ottrovgeisha2150]

Maybe the speech was made by AI

[@sindri1447]

@@ottrovgeisha2150 seeing as this speech is at least 7 years old I sincerely doubt it.

[@ottrovgeisha2150]

@@sindri1447 Yes, today, the AI can generate an impressing speech that actually does not come from the heart of the person speaking. That has been a huge problem already throughout history, can you imagine the horrid depth of the problem now?

[@simonspacek3670]

And you have to consider that Mr. Atkinson had huge problems with talking. Basically he was unable to speak in public, because he thought that people will make fun of how he speaks.

[@jessikatkins1173]

"One flew east, one flew west"....🤔🤭

[@ariannasv22]

I rarely listen to full speeches and presentations in most media nowadays. I listened to every word this man said and I agree wholeheartedly. I love this man.

[@worm_intelligence_agency]

Its important to understand that the situation is much more nuanced than Mr. Atkinson lets on, we should not be wholeheartedly vying for /everyone's/ freedom of speech, because some speech is overtly harmful and has been proven to incite violence.

[@neil_nile159]

@@worm_intelligence_agency Freedom of Speech *is* for all views though. Free speech is a human right, and such rights are universal. Even to the absolute lowest of society. Does that mean you have to agree with what they say? Of course not. You disagree vehemently with what someone says, while still affirming their right to say it.

[@worm_intelligence_agency]

@@neil_nile159 Okay, let's start with understanding that we already don't protect ALL speech. Slander and Libel are both crimes, and certain phrases (e.g., "Fire!" in a crowded theatre) have legal repercussions. I would wager that you don't actually have a problem with any of what I said above, and the answer is usually because those crimes are clearly harmful acts, stopped to protect people rather than to stifle anyone. What I'm arguing is that certain types of speech have been proven to incite violence towards specific groups, and it's THAT speech that should be penalized, much like my examples above No one is arguing for the complete removal of free speech, or disagreement

[@Aize.Zadrak]

Sugar daddy's ? 😉

[@croozerdog]

@@neil_nile159 the point where your speech hints at or straight up asks for violence is the point where it gets icky, if your freedom of expression is making others less free there's a problem

[@angelakelly5051]

Deep respect for Mr Atkinson, so much common sense and an antidote to the crazy society that is being created.

[@TheWatcher-kv8jx]

Has been created.

[@gabrielv.4358]

yes

[@cccbbbaaa110]

Biden's america Aware

[@yodaz101]

BRILLIANT SPEECH..... Very well said 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kamranjoon]

Most definitely one of the most eloquent and well-reasoned speeches I have ever heard. Thank you for taking one more step toward saving humanity from the idiocy of humanity.

[@sunnyjim1355]

Really? You should listen to the speeches of Jonathan Bowden then, which trump this by an order of magnitude.

[@jamieprice23]

​@@sunnyjim1355 either way, neither will be listened to. People are dumb and love the section 5, they even quote it in the street, "you cant say that, I'm feeling blah blah blah... wokeness is the new religion.

[@ultimaxkom8728]

Definitely one of the most eloquent and well-reasoned speeches I have ever heard. Thank you for taking us one more step toward saving humanity from its own st2p!dity.

[@DKTronics70]

@@sunnyjim1355 Who ?

[@jadebel7006]

Ah the great intellectual of our time mr bean lool expect wen speech can damage someone health ..which has be scientifically proven by actual scientists not ppl in entertainment..then why not declare free v*lance..what's the difference..its both damging someone's health ? But no ur right let's listen to showbiz ppl over actual scientists and psychologists hahaha..if only half the public had a brain lool ..how about support free love, free happiness, free mutual respect and kindness

[@stevehill3373]

John Cleese, Steven Fry and Rowan Atkinson are three icons of British humour that speak wisely about free speech in all its forms. I recommend these three gentlemen to anyone concerned about this issue.

[@tuppybrill4915]

Except they have not stood up for those who's comedic medium is online.

[@lindamckenzie6500]

Hear hear.

[@lynneades4632]

Steve, with respect, you might edit John's sir name? I endorse your view.

[@GazGuitarz]

And let's not forget Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters! Three icons of the UK music industry.

[@PMA65537]

@@lynneades4632 His family's surname was originally Cheese, but his father had thought it was embarrassing and used the name Cleese when he enlisted in the Army during the First World War; he changed it officially by deed poll in 1923. -- Wikipedia

[@kawasakiaddiction6296]

An Intelligent Man, Talking with Absolute Sense. Such an Entity wouldn't last more than One Speech in the "House of Commons". We know this to be true, because those that Challenge the "Narrative", are swiftly suspended or dispensed with.

[@SophieDecember]

Rowan Atkinson is such a great speaker. I could listen to this man for hours. The best part is his strong expressions and the way he puts power into his words. He stands by what he says and agrees with every word on that piece of paper. It just breathes authenticity.

[@danegunther6621]

Well done, sir! Well done!

[@ywfbi]

Wow, such wise words. Such a shame we are heading down this road once again.

[@bosse641]

"The only thing we learn from history; is that we do not learn from history." - Pat Buchanan

[@artyblartyfartblast8465]

@@bosse641 History doesn’t repeat ……..but it fv

[@goldiegirl7247]

Thank you .

[@baabaabaa2293]

@James Eckert Perdition...at least!?! I'm not even religious, but these bastards (all thru the West) leaders, corporations etc...this has been their plan.. they'd have us back in the 1880s if they cd. Smash the working class, the right to assemble... Ring any 1930s bells?

[@craigice9635]

@@JamesEckert-13 the one paved with gold.

[@chrisdeason4904]

Thank you Rowan for advocating for the freedom of opinion, speech..

[@Sigaricus]

Here here and God Bless Rowan! And thank God that I’m not in the UK anymore.

[@Karynthian]

Sad to see how far we've sunk even since this speech. Things have only gotten worse.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Depends. If talking about the "woke" trend, seems like the negative reaction became stronger with time, the masses are getting tired. I do think the "woke" trend, the cancel culture, problematization, the infantilized adult, etc.. these exaggerated behaviors on social media, they are going through their last legs right now. With AI surging, most likely the next trends will be based on AI, how it's "replacing" humans, how entertainment is adapting to it, etc.. and AI will be a global thing, unlike the "woke" trend who only truly spread out in the west

[@mrgillagorilla]

Think you very much Sir. There is still great people on this planet.

[@humanityfirst2549]

I never miss an opportunity to listen to Mr. Bean's speech. The art in his delivery of speeches is titilating.

[@joenapper3001]

Watching him in a lot of his tv and movie appearances you can forget how intelligent and eloquent he really is. Just shows how good he is at acting and he is also one of the funniest people alive. His grasp of comedy is unreal and he understands it in a way most of us cannot.

[@mattpowell6291]

He's more like Johnny English in this speech but smart

[@razor1uk610]

@@mattpowell6291 you mean _Edmund Blackadder_ then

[@mattpowell6291]

@@razor1uk610 yeah absolutely

[@bakdiabderrahmane8009]

I had to lookup the meaning titillating.

[@barbarasyme6149]

Rowan, you have hit the nail on the target, I could not have seed it better than you....Free Speech.

[@sueelliott4793]

Thank you, Rowan, hopefully, more celebs will speak out against this control and deceit against us the people.

[@nixonradio]

This speech is from 11 years ago.

[@sueelliott4793]

@@nixonradio Yeah I know I am aware of that, but we need more of this still now even more than before. A good example of a person with courage.

[@hamptonnetworks9051]

Outstanding. This is the first time I have ever heard Mr. Bean speak and he is so eloquent. Thank you for addressing such an important subject. God Bless You Rowan Atkinson.

[@drillcream]

Are you able to recognise Rowan beyond Mr Bean? His career spans so much beyond that one character he played.

[@baffledanderanged2101]

@@drillcream Don't be so hard on this person,I'm sure they know that there's more characters that Mr. Atkinson has played. Mr. Bean is probably the most memorable for this person. Have a good day 😊

[@wynbrown5985]

I have listened to Rowan Atkinson speak on other occasions and he is amazing.

[@iconoclast137]

if you've never seen "blackadder" (skip season one), you should definitely give it a try. he is as gifted a linguistic comedian as he is a physical one. truly one of the greatest comedians in the history of comedy, i adore him.

[@jeremysmith54565]

@@drillcreamBlackadder being one of them one of his great shows, though never personally watched it myself (maybe I should for once lol), was weird him starring in a show written by Ben Elton The Thin Blue Line, not sure of its ratings back then but I loved it haha.

[@MayaMaya-om2vv]

Excellent comment from the wonderful Mr A, on one aspect of the unbalanced 'legalasese' madness of our times!

[@Soren59]

If only there were more people like Rowan Atkinsons in this country.

[@mm700]

Everywhere really

[@shadowmanrc2598]

We are here, we just need to speak up loudly enough to be heard

[@GeneralVerd8]

especially in leadership positions

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

He might be a one-off but his characters are everywhere. 😅

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Britain could do what Ukraine has done. Realise that their is wisdom strength and intelligence in their funniest comedians.🤔

[@danieldoyon8379]

Thank you Mr. Atkinson for this timely and rare discussion about intolerance. Yet another example of our society inescapably devolving into a future shock darkness.

[@dereksbooks]

Brilliantly expressed, Atkinson recognizes that then most vulnerable to censorship and prosecution for speech crimes are normal people. Contrast this with that clown Graham Norton who boasted that cancel culture doesn't exist because some famous people still were allowed to speak against cancel culture in the press. Atkinson, thoughtful and intelligent. Norton, willfully ignorant fool.

[@nothajzl]

Timely… yeah. The video is from 2013. 🫡

[@danieldoyon8379]

@@nothajzl Is it ANY less timely today? The SJW have accelerated this devolution!!

[@DanielITravel]

this man made us laugh without speaking a single word and is now protecting freedom of speech amazing truly amazing

[@beccymalloy]

Thanks for this Mr Atkinson. I hope this gets everywhere!

[@TravelwithMonicaLazar]

This is starting to be a problem all over the world. It is very dangerous what is happened. Congrats for this speech, Mr. Bean! ❤💋

[@dannygoode2255]

And why do you think that is. Globalists,...and they are winning.

[@sixpotshot]

Nope, this is a problem in very specific countries...

[@nashbullet3213]

@@sixpotshot Mostly in the west and then these hypocrites wanna lecture China and North Korea on free speech and human rights violations

[@GregoryKun]

@@sixpotshot If you say "very specific countries". it means you can name them. so do it

[@stevenlee9064]

Snowflakes with big megaphones shouting at political leaders with weak fundamentals allowed this to happen. Shame to the politicians, academics and media. Everyday people were never fooled.

[@PokeCallie]

You know it's concerning when a man who once stuck pencils up his nose while saying "wibble", makes more sense then majority of politicians.

[@backstabber3537]

ur right boob kelly

[@anthonybuscaglia8548]

well stated

[@austendavies3033]

Weren't they knitting needles?

[@julienb5815]

Well he also did Blackadder before. Mr Bean probably had the most success precisely because it was so simple and accessible to the average viewer or... voter.

[@BarnSt0rmer]

@@austendavies3033 They were pencils I believe, in Blackadder Goes Forth. He was pretending to have gone insane in order to be sent back to Britain rather than being sent over the top.

[@terrymoney9718]

Need more celebrities speaking about this

[@chipsounder4633]

Scrarily true nowadays. This speech will never age.

[@jerrybailey5797]

It is important that we have freedom of speach and freedom of expression otherwise we become less human . 100% Agree with Rowan Atkinson !

[@strobo24]

That is the point, to become less human.

[@sharonthrelfall7174]

Very well said. Thank you.

[@ElizLunez]

Thank you Rowan for standing against this ridiculousness that is damaging our society! 👏👏👏

[@GimbalosMorkinar]

How have you gotten your free speech restricted? Are you not allowed to type bigoted slurs on your FB page anymore? So sad.

[@teapouter]

@@GimbalosMorkinar I don't need bigoted slurs to call you a fat clown. Know this: you are a joke of the highest order. Your life has no meaning. Your existence is pitiful. May everything you touch turn to shit.

[@junkscience6397]

@@GimbalosMorkinar Wow, what an awesome slander against someone you've never met before! You'd be great at the Ministry of Truth, Brother! More censorship is double-plus good, eh, Komrade?? Smh!~

[@GimbalosMorkinar]

@@junkscience6397 Since this is a christian channel and it's viewers are complaining about free speech. Most of those times it's cause they can't be bigots in public anymore.

[@GimbalosMorkinar]

@@junkscience6397 Why do you feel your speech is being restricted by the government?

[@HenryHaven-c3q]

A most excellent and sensible point of veiw !

[@philcarter2362]

Thank you Rowan. You are a gift to humanity, on many levels.