CLASSIC QI REACTION Series J Episode 1 XL - Jargon (Victoria Coren, Jimmy Carr & Bill Bailey)

[@jonathanocallaghan9202]

Robbie Coltrane played Dr Johnson in Blackadder.

[@SaturnusDK]

My personal relationship with QI is that I use old episodes to fall asleep to practically every night. There's just something about it that feels soothing and comforting. I don't need to watch it either, it's just listening to it that knocks me out in 4-5 minutes almost without fail.

[@js0988]

I have the same with Seinfeld, just one second of that idiot knocks me out! But I'd rather be a wake for the rest of my life than to watch a second of Snoozefeild.

[@Baiko]

I used to do that already in like, 2008 when I was depressed and having problems with getting sleep. Nowadays I've been using No Such Thing as a Fish podcasts for that.

[@notjustmedamnit]

Funny you mention this - I seriously fall asleep to a playlist of NEIL Talks reactions to WILTY (on rotation with a few other panel show playlists to be fair). I miss WILTY around here, but I understand most videos gets blocked in the UK or such... 😒

[@Renzsu]

I do that with the Ricky Gervais show (or the old XFM episodes). Only I wake up every time Ricky has a loud outburst.

[@notjustmedamnit]

@@Renzsu The Ricky Gervais show is in my rotation of things to fall asleep to as well (in different shapes, both reactions the show on its own). 😁

[@carolmurphy7572]

Your absolute delight when they asked the "March Hare" question made this reaction for me! Great episode of QI, no doubt! Thanks for this reaction!

[@davecarey5900]

Hi is it for real if you know what I mean did she actually have the premonition or was it a set up as I read sonewhere(I know you should not belive everything you read)the contestants get to read the questions before hand to prepare jokes

[@TequilaToothpick]

@@davecarey5900 The contestants do not get to know the questions. Stephen commented once that one contestant did, but it was never confirmed who it was (it wasn't Victoria).

[@JamBar1873]

5:50 that was from Blackadder the Third, Robbie Coltrane played Dr Johnson, Stephen Fry played the Duke of Wellington in that series of Blackadder.

[@Erraoik21]

I am semi-convinced that Victoria had a bet with someone if she could get Steven to say "Why was the March hare...." in the show. In that case.....brilliant!

[@SaturnusDK]

This show was recorded on June 6th 2012. Victoria and David got engaged in March 2012 and married six months later. So at the time she wasn't married to David yet but they were engaged and had been seeing eachother for more than 2 years.

[@Itwasalwaysme_Noone]

"So at the time she was married to David yet"

[@Marina-pe1gx]

2013 engaged probably

[@SaturnusDK]

@@Marina-pe1gx Read all of my comment. I state when they got engaged and married in it.

[@sfshinz]

Aside from “They say of the Acropolis where the Parthenon is”, “Why did the Aztecs worship Hares” is my favorite QI moment.

[@johnboden8430]

I think watching QI is a bit like listening to jazz. A theme is given and each member can riff with it in their own way, with wit, humour and intelligent speculation, but they play as a team. The combination of players in each episode often creates something bigger than the individual parts. Something like "Stephen Fry and the Alan Davies Quartet". This episode was a really good example.

[@yester30]

I can't recommend Bill Bailey's shows enough, unique mix of music and standup

[@SaintPhoenixx]

You watch a show of his and learn music theory, enjoy a live orchestra or theremin solo and also laugh at the funny bald man gimping around. Such a unique mind. Bill Bailey is like the ultimate school music teacher.

[@karlmortoniv2951]

Yeah, one of Bill’s shows would make a nice palate cleanser if Neil gets bored with any of his regular shows. 🙂

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

The only person I have ever seen who might match him for multi - talented versatility might be the late Roy Castle . Bill seems to be able to turn his hand to anything .

[@shaneord7527]

I do wonder if this was the inspiration for I Literally Just Told You, what with the question being written about the march hare from what was said earlier in the show.

[@adrianmcgachie]

"Chicken soup for the soul!" Great description.

[@basquat76]

QI is the best. It's such an easy and comfortable thing to watch, i think i've seen every episode 3 times.

[@LoganAlbright73]

oh sweet, I've been excited for you to react to this one. One of my first introductions to Victoria Coren, who has become a favorite of mine.

[@WeirdGuy4928]

Love to see these classic episodes!

[@makaveliuk86]

And 5 points to Neil straight away for jigger!👌👏👏 Yeh Bill Bailey is a beast,definitely worth checking out more of him💜

[@cinemacodey]

Yay a Victoria episode! I love Bill Bailey and Jimmy too. Just a good group.

[@Liutgard]

WORSHIP IT! WORSHIP IT!

[@adrianirving9463]

I cant believe you dont have more subscribers

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

QI along with would I lie to you is my favourite programme,love Stephen Fry and Bob Mortimer on wilty

[@Notsosweetstevia]

I have been requesting this one since you first started doing QI. So glad you’re doing it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@IndySidhu88]

One of my fave episodes. Great Reaction.

[@adelecaroline3614]

This is one of my favourite episodes

[@DavidWright1138]

For me, it's weird now, not to hear '-Mitchell" at the end of Victoria's name.

[@AmazingChi]

Late reply, but same! I thought he'd cut early for some reason.

[@ry_jayy]

I was just about to comment the same thing. I've just got so used to the flow of her married name whenever I hear it that it's kind of jarring (J word :D) when it ends abruptly at "Coren"

[@nicksykes4575]

Same Churchill, during WW1 he was "first sea lord". In other words, in charge of the Royal Navy.

[@coast2coast00]

He threw away hundreds of thousands of men for his own political gain, which somehow worked. His command was largely responsible for the ANZAC split from England, not wanting to be under that kind of rule.

[@setonix9151]

I thought he was First Lord of the Admiralty not first sea lord.

[@nicksykes4575]

@@setonix9151 You're right, my bad. Although in my defence, I did get two words in his title correct!😉

[@OutlawStar87]

Love a QI upload. Much appreciated 😊

[@stukay2803]

Neil, Stephen played the Duke of Wellington is S3 of Blackadder.

[@tracyfrazier7440]

I will have to check it out. I’ve never seen it before. Brits love their brainy game shows.

[@davecarey5900]

Yes please do you will love it I am sure!

[@peteralexander5744]

Why is a raven like a writing desk? Edgar Allan Poe wrote on both.

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

We used to do textiles in Yorkshire, sadly not so much any more. The countryside is nice though.

[@jamespicksley5781]

I'm pretty sure Bill Bailey put that LOL bit into a stand up routine where he got the crowd to do it.

[@KusaneHexaku]

Wow, 15.8TB? That's a lot of information to swallow.

[@jjlonsdale5971]

Bill Bailey is indeed very smart. Rachel Riley has quite a crush on him and there are a few funny moments between them on Catsdown.

[@setonix9151]

Series R episode 7 is really good!

[@PokerJoker811]

If you do genuinely still wish to solicit episode ideas in spite of your considerable backlog, R Episode 7 (Revolutions) is quite the showcase of Britain's undisputed king of the anecdote.

[@BD-yl5mh]

Oh the old fancy guy who either personally or through an old butler seems to have a personal connection to every major historical figure of the 20th century?

[@richin2123]

@@BD-yl5mh Giles Brandrith is his name.

[@TequilaToothpick]

I second this, fantastic episode

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

"I came here to talk about the Aztecs!"

[@twigletz7384]

I almost enjoy your enjoyment of QI more than I enjoy them myself :)

[@danielkarlsson258]

QI is the best.

[@thomasdalby8420]

Robbie Coltrane (hagrid) played Dr Johnson

[@js0988]

Fry was Lord Melchett and The Duke of Wellington in Blackadder..

[@SaturnusDK]

As well as General Melchett. He also played a variety of roles in Blackadder specials episodes.

[@wfly81]

That David Mitchell is one lucky SOB.

[@wadio817]

Aztecs revered Mayahuel who was the goddess/patroness of Mezcal, Rabbits and fertility. It was said that she would feed the rabbits the off cuts from the mezcal would would make the rabbits go mad in a sex craze. Of course this was a explanation of why rabbits go crazy during their spring rut. But by the same coin that's where the term "mad as a march hare" comes from in English.

[@Marina-pe1gx]

Since you work on movie sets and like QI, Films and Fame is a great QI episode I recommend :)

[@PokerJoker811]

It doesn't seem like a good Neil episode, he'll know far more than he would with a random episode.

[@makaveliuk86]

Funny thing is, blue cheese is actually an old school mari.juana strain over here,and Bill has been known to partake......lol

[@maarianisula463]

Neil, for your own leisure a bit of BBC radio on KZbin: 1.The unbelievable truth (David Mitchell in the chair, endless supply) 2.Cabin pressure (funny and clever) Enjoy!

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

Definitely chicken soup watching you watch this!

[@teecee7475]

Someone might have mentioned this already but there is a brilliant podcast QI elf's do: No such thing as a fish. I think you would like it.

[@wozzywick]

Great episode. Do you plan on reacting to the new big fat quiz of everything from Sunday?

[@The.Pickle]

"chicken soup for the soul" is a perfect description of this show, exactly how it feels to me too. It's playful, friendly, well mannered and importantly, it's intelligent. Just my opinion but I think the population is more hungry for intelligent content that most television productions are willing to provide, because it's a business and they try to appeal to everyone, sadly.

[@griffonwing]

Would I Lie, S09E03 has a great one with Lee Mack

[@CatsAreRubbish]

I think ex-Prime Minister David Cameron was guilty of some "Piggery Jokery"

[@wfly81]

0:40 I'm sorry, series what?

[@qwertyTRiG]

Sophisticated filth, like so much British comedy. I love it.

[@richin2123]

I know it's immature of me, but I just can't stop laughing at the whole "ejaculation" segment.

[@jamesbarrett9466]

I'm surprised that Carr, who was raised Catholic, didn't bring up that in Catholicism short prayers are called ejaculations - or at least were, pre-Vatican II.

[@leonshuttleworth2649]

Hi mate love your qi can you G its with Steve 😂you know alot but I'm watching stond ha ha

[@Matt19matt19]

Taskmaster series 7 and 8 should be on KZbin now. If you've not reacted to it or watched it. It's in the playlist of the taskmaster channel

[@Itwasalwaysme_Noone]

He has watched all the first seasons pre youtube and that was the inspiration for him to watch and meet the rest of British shows. I hope some day he'll make reactions for us, because he says that these was his "first" British show, so he didn't know any of the contestants/he doesn't remember much of these. Tasks or contestants.

[@Matt19matt19]

@@Itwasalwaysme_Noone if he's already watched it probably not worth reacting to it. Good job series 13 is out.

[@Cobalt-Jester]

Yeah, people and scholars in India were immensely intelligent with numbers. They did amazing things until one person, a king or religious figure of high status, turned around and said something like, manipulating numbers is evil... Then almost instantly the study of mathematics stopped. 1000s of the brightest minds stopped playing with number. It put science back centuries. If that one person had not said what he said then who knows where we'd be now. Imagine all the maths we know now was known 400 years ago... Or image us now knowing maths from 400 years in the future... Hover boards? Interstellar travel? more than 90% efficient renewable energy?

[@qwertyTRiG]

If you want to explore hangman more (and see a reason to disagree with the "jazz" idea), check out jan Misali's video on the subject. Not as a reaction video (though his w video might work for that), but in your own time. I think you'd enjoy it.

[@ChocolatierRob]

Well if one sperm cell contains 37.5 megabytes then the information in a normal ejaculation may 'technically' be measured in terrabytes the vast majority of it is just repeated information. Every reproductive cell (male or female) contains half the DNA of the parent to be paired with half the DNA of the other parent to make the next generation. If one sperm cell had the opposite half to another then those two cells would contain all the potential information from the father's cells, all the other sperm in that ejaculation would only have random copies of parts of those two. 15.8 terrabytes sounds like a lot but in this case it is a very large drive full of nearly the same cat video repeated over and over...

[@brianbritton3693]

Fangirling over Vicky again Neal haha get a room !

[@ndboulton]

So ejaculation literally means mansplaining?

[@abbu.robinson]

I used to love QI Fry made that feeling you describe there at the end. Unfortunately, for me, Toksvig brought a different feeling to it that feels less inviting, even like we're being condescended to.