Dan's Grandma Explains the Internet

I have never CRIED laughing this hard in my life. Can my innocent Gran decipher what the HECK the kids are on about these days? Come see me on tour in the USA right now!! danielhowell.com
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CREATED BY
DANIEL HOWELL
PRODUCED BY
SOPHIE NEWTON
CREATIVE PRODUCERS
JACOB RICKARD
KENNY ENGLAND
PHIL LESTER
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
CIARAN O’BRIEN
CAMERA ASSISTANT
JOE ROWE
SOUND ENGINEER
TOM BARTLETT
ART DIRECTOR
LOUIS GRANT
EDITORS
LEVI BEAMISH
DAN HOWELL
ANIMATORS
JAMES PAINTER
PJ LIGUORI
Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound:
Chronometer - Guy Copeland
Losing Face - Martin Klem
Lost at Sea - Trio Leo
For You I Do - Tiki Tiki
Another Pineapple Please - The Fly Guy Five
Captions - amara.org/videos/Tvrj1SfeispV... thank you!
Korean - Annabel Park
Dutch - juuul
Russian - Anna Vinogradova
Ukranian - Zoe
Spanish - Anya Vourakis
PortUGUese - Mirian Rodrigues

[@danielhowell]

if you want to be COMPLETELY POGGERS come see me on tour right now i'm currently in the usa danielhowell.com

[@bloodmaged]

dan stop

[@beccaellis8429]

Don’t ever say that again Dan😭

[@viivikoski8313]

you do need the money to pay for whatever she wants whenever she wants cause she deserves it

[@mysticalfooxs]

Already got tickets, see you in Kansas City

[@thomasjakins5263]

@@bloodmaged b

[@anniesmith5739]

What an absolute legend. The dryness. The no bullshit attitude. The matching dress and handbag. We should all aspire to be more like Dan's grandma.

[@obey2263]

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[@Roxanewolfie]

her dry stoicness balances the chaos of everything that's happening so perfectly.

[@madisonirby5528]

It makes it seem like some awkward inside joke none of us are part of 😂

[@killitwithfire5377]

It really makes me wonder what it's like to know dan personally for so long and then be in a room with him while filming something. Like just how used is his grandma to these sort of shenanigans? On a scale of "she's never seen him like that" to "that's just how he's always been when he's joking around", I genuinely have no idea where they land.

[@newshfarzin4569]

"surely you can be gay AND European." "that's very progressive of you." "is it?" I AM CHOKING

[@_bebeboudeur_]

is brexit homophobic?

[@EnglishEnby]

@@_bebeboudeur_ i mean, we left a trading block, we can’t really leave the continent. and if we go by the eu, more than half of all countries in europe wouldn’t be european

[@19Isa09]

I bet she found the experience disturbing yet oddly charming

[@indialouise4625]

THIS CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY REF

[@_taaaam]

i really want to like your comment but it's at 69 likes and i can't ruin that

[@hallieeramos]

Not only did Dan get a celebrity guest to be on his show, he got an icon. Incredible.

[@rosalii_]

i seriously wasn't expecting to find out Dan is a nepotism baby from this. Apparently they're related?

[@Dana-cp8qz]

Wait is she famous? Is she Mrs chapman from grantchester?

[@lawrencejoydelafuente227]

@@rosalii_ I'm curious, who is she? Is she an actress?

[@yikes4946]

@@lawrencejoydelafuente227 lmao

[@felucca]

"can you taste the avocado?" "very faintly" i already love her

[@erinray878]

Was it not a kiwi??

[@Laguna2432]

"that's very progressive of you" "is it?" "that's problematic" "is it?" the comedic timing of these two, immediately after each other, is just so on point

[@themandalorian9511]

9:39 10:01 The duality of a grandma

[@Mara_1337]

My favourite was "was that a microagression?" "Yes".

[@hanatariq7850]

and its funny because its the same way dan talks. he'll be like "is it though? is it really?"

[@WorldNews92]

It's a small thing, but I really like how she looks at Dan the whole time and not the camera. She's there for him, not for us, and that's actually quite sweet.

[@sarasolen]

I whole-heartedly agree with that. She looks at him with so much love🥹

[@zara.1212]

“that’s incredibly progressive of you” “is it?” TOOK ME OUT 😭

[@chloepatrick12]

congrats :) 🎉

[@zara.1212]

@@chloepatrick12 thanks bestie 🫶🏼

[@MatthewC23498z]

SAME 🤣🤣

[@nicolenishimori2033]

dan’s grandma is so unbothered i love her

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

He did not have to do her like that at the end tho💀

[@Old_Soul_]

@@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed i was worried about that. Hope he hugged her afterwards 😭

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

@@Old_Soul_ same here! I hope he did give her a big hug.

[@adrianesummers5610]

I hope he realises that the entirety of his followers and fans are now her fans too. She is now the Internet’s favourite, must protect at all costs, what an iconic Grandma.

[@maymeewi]

That has been the case since her first appearance

[@audreyw9784]

@@maymeewi this wasn't the first? 👀

[@justinhamilton8647]

“Anything to promote” “No im normal” goddamn.

[@Grayofsonshine]

She’s an icon and she is the moment

[@levigarza9114]

Now come on now

[@victor_alexander350]

Omg Bella I am literally so happy for you lmao!!!!💕

[@Grayofsonshine]

@@victor_alexander350 THANK YOU I SCREAMED THIS IS FOR YOU BESTIE

[@victor_alexander350]

@@Grayofsonshine trust me I needed this to happen for you hahaha

[@illiterateLivie]

IKR so adorable protect at all costs😭❤️

[@doddleoddle]

HAHAHHA the story about the Pilates teacher

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Dodieee

[@drea9773]

Dodie as the next guest *manifesting*

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

True crime 101

[@Muted_Marcus]

You're laughing. The Pilates teacher died and you're laughing.

[@meeghanf1368]

@@Muted_Marcus the pilates teacher was *injured,* and is, in fact, *not* dead

[@hananana777]

dan fixing his grandmas glasses was the most wholesome thing ive seen him do in a while

[@emmashober5682]

I was gonna like this comment, but its at 666, so I can't, morally, justify liking it and ruining it.

[@asffghjkl6035]

That was so adorable! I loved that moment!

[@maleahgoldie2672]

dan occasionally restraining himself from swearing because his grandma is there is both hilarious and sweet

[@csharpmajor4810]

This felt like a cross between 'ah yes, I can see where Daniel gets his humour from,' and 'adults at the family christmas party politely watching the song and dance all the children have put together.' Iconic.

[@elisecode2212]

is that a universal thing? well there you go

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

Brilliant. Spot on. What a precious video.

[@PassionPno]

D-Flat Major.

[@jordana6720]

It's an impeccable vibe. All hispanic besties in the chat will know what's up.

[@autumnscouten6059]

She is practical, earnest, and unimpressed. Aspirational

[@Ki_Thi]

You are witnessing the famous stiff upper lip stoicism of middle class England

[@emilyk1926]

Thirteen years, and this is uncontested as the single best video Dan’s ever put out.

[@casey5745]

really reminds me of 2016 humor

[@withinsanityy]

Dan agrees, he told me on tour

[@jaybehkay2438]

“Is that why you went home?” She sounded so genuinely concerned and a little hurt. I love her

[@alexandraratliff7904]

She seems like the most mentally and emotionally stable person I’ve ever seen. Dan are you sure this is YOUR grandmother?

[@mysticalfooxs]

Secretly adopted possibly?

[@KattReen]

We know from the anecdote that grandpa is the unstable part of the family

[@_sch_eme_]

also seems a little distant and emotionally unavailable, to me.. lmao also they both actively said mom was a little chaotic, in this very video.. sooooo.. yeah.. it makes sense lol

[@vyou1]

@@_sch_eme_ wow its almost like filming something in a studio when you're someone who has never been in front of a camera before would maybe make you a little nervous 😅 seriously this such an unjustly negative perspective

[@_sch_eme_]

@@vyou1 okay fair ig she didn't seem shy or uncomfortable but sure. and the comment i replied to was a little too much of a positive perspective so i thought i'd balance it lmao sorry but it's just what i saw.

[@beomgguks970]

can we all admire how well orange clothes suits dan’s grandma

[@paadoxal]

yes! doesn't suit everyone but she knows it's her color

[@imapancake3485]

SHES NOT GONNA FUCK U GUYS CHILL

[@nastya_is_slay]

Also the matching bag and glasses case!! Slay

[@Sentientmatter8]

I want that dress!

[@secretlybees]

I was thinking the whole time how nice the dress was and that the orange and blue looked lovely on her

[@MarinCdoVal]

i love to think about what dan has unleashed with this. like, imagine he's seeing his family for the holidays or whatever and his grandma just goes "the decoration is very poggers". instant annihilation.

[@medea4751]

if i was dan i would've straight up disintegrated from the sheer power

[@katerivena6287]

his giggling and high-pitched voice after his nana says "ligma grindset" has improved my entire year

[@liadeindadani6913]

Yes, it made my day

[@Snowball6997]

Idk how he said so many people on Twitter didn't get it! Shit linked so fast!

[@baileym8959]

“was that a micro aggression?” “yes” SHE WAS SERVING REALNESS THIS WHOLE INTERVIEW

[@surfpassion19]

Dan's guests just keep getting better. Between Phil, a literal cat, and his grandma, I can't decide which one's been my favourite and you can't ask me to

[@joelledieduksman]

which of Dan's guests so far has been your favourite?

[@surfpassion19]

@@joelledieduksman No offence to the cat, but definitely Phil or his grandma. I can't pick between the two, they're both so funny!

[@joelledieduksman]

@@surfpassion19 fair, the cat was a very interesting guest though

[@LtReinRaus]

I hadn't noticed just how black and white the set was until Grandma rocks up in her fabulous orange look. LOVE it haha!

[@SeeYou_Slater]

She matches the tour colors!

[@samanthap5284]

"Of course I would yeet you" I COULD NOT CONTROL MY LAUGHTER LMAO

[@fairycat23]

"If someone's an alpha male, what are they?" "Very macho." "If someone's a beta male, what are they?" "More feminine." This is Dan's grandma's guide to the omegaverse, everyone.

[@mechalbalofsky]

Yesss. I was waiting for them to say omega

[@Nico-qi2ik]

Lmao they weren't talking about the omegaverse

[@AshtonMaxwell]

@@Nico-qi2ik only the alphabetaverse

[@anironsidh]

The guests so far are literally Phil, a random cat, and his grandma 🤣

[@Muted_Marcus]

Other shows WISH they could have those guests.

[@ZeroOhClock]

The random cat absolutely stole the show though ngl.

[@bugbear2357]

what more could we ask for? apart from more random animals I mean

[@AmyAberrant]

He has no friends 😅

[@rosaliesimard2266]

Next time is gonna be, a random fan

[@val4408]

"I know where to come if I'm broke" THE SASS I LOVE HER

[@Brendon_not_that_anyone_cares]

Dan awkwardly staring at the camera while she slowly and methodically takes the mic off her purse has me crying laughing

[@Littlefashioncloset]

ok but Dan just bringing on his grandma is iconic who else would honestly

[@o.OoOOOoOOoOOoO]

drew monson !

[@rinpaisys]

Phil, probably.

[@thetheatricallinguist]

Simply nailogical

[@Littlefashioncloset]

These replies are so valid. It’s funny tho bc i don’t watch many people yet I watch ALL of those you all replied with

[@viivikoski8313]

not the guest we were expecting, but definitely the guest we deserved

[@isobel6480]

definitely

[@F0REVERDJH]

Hello Viivi

[@what5475]

I don't think we deserved her

[@viivikoski8313]

@@F0REVERDJH don’t perceive me on youtube please

[@F0REVERDJH]

@@viivikoski8313 too late

[@roush3421]

Are we not gonna talk about the fact that of all the chaotic stories Dan has told on his channel, he completely forgot about the time he took his grandparents on a canoe trip in France (precious), and then JUMPED IN TO SAVE HIS GRANDFATHER adorable im telling y’all

[@hello-xs7sk]

In which video did he talk abt this OMG

[@bohobitche]

@@hello-xs7sk literally in this video at 13:23

[@user-in3jm4zr4i]

As a learner of an English as a foreign language, I may say that Dan's grandma sounds like an audition test

[@kei99]

YES the audio is just too clear tho

[@elviraevieorwhatever6294]

the legendary “the ipad is more important than my grandsons sexuality”

[@itsruthieee]

OH YES I REMEMBER

[@meaganwatson2919]

Hearing your posh grandma say “yeet” and “poggers” really was the highlight of my day 😂😂

[@melissawiens1422]

it's now pronounced "yeek" as per his grandma😂

[@milkteamachine]

Grandma complaining on forums about the government is a mood

[@Schmitzelhaus]

"You can take something from the set." "A man?" 😆👌 Your grandma is amazing and hands down knows more about the internet then my mom.

[@nicknasty6369]

Can't believe Dan made his own grandma utter the words "ligma grindset" and then immediately try and get her to ask what ligma is

[@DrPants0]

Grandma having a Twitter account and interacting with the phandom is so funny to me 😂

[@Roozyj]

I wonder what he was more scared of: the phandom finding out about his personal life through his grandma, or his family finding out about his online reputation through his fans xD

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Granny probably would be able to handle herself with the phandom even the weirder part of it. I mean she is so unbothered and we definitely know where her grandson got some of his personality from. So sassy.

[@polyvillarreal7568]

I love that she decided to promote something that involves every muscle in the human body. Talk about not knowing your audience

[@jadengal100]

I love that Dan's gran matched her purse with her dress. We stan a color-coordinating queen

[@dhrutisampat]

I'm so proud of him, from just talking about his granma to actually get her on-screen. Dan has grown so much 🥺

[@palestblue]

Your grandma is wonderful. The no-nonsense attitude, the dry humor, the color-coordinated look, the amazing hair, the unwavering love and support for her grandchild. We should all aspire to be like your grandma ❤

[@clairebattersby6340]

I’m glad we got to get to know Dan’s Grandma a little because she seems like his favourite relative. I can see why, she’s great! This is hilarious!

[@tiffanym6952]

"There's alphas and betas..." Full on thought Dan was gonna go on about omegaverse 💀

[@itsbrittany5549]

SAME

[@CherryGumdrops707]

Dan has fursure dabbled in omegaverse fiction

[@crystalsnow5046]

Same💀

[@sarabenzari7717]

this is a woman with a whole lot of style, the color coordination of the dress the purse and the lipstick??? beautiful, a fall icon, i love her

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

I really like her entire outfit she definitely knows what her colors are.

[@alexisalonso7714]

It feels like Dan is being so careful about what he does and says in front of his grandma, and I love it

[@lucpieters8670]

I find it really surprising to find out Dan's grandma is in many ways completely opposite to Dan. Where Dan is constantly struggling with how he is percieved, his grandma is just earnest and unconcerned.

[@KaeZanne]

I need to know if Grandma and Phil together would be as amazing of a video as I’m imagining

[@alexandraratliff7904]

Dans iconic grandmother?!?! I didn’t think we’d ever get to meet her! I’m hyped! Dan has always talked about her with so much obvious love and affection. Clearly someone who has been a very important adult figure in his life.

[@Lara-42069]

this!!! you can tell he inherited her vocabulary ❤

[@ROANmusicofficial]

"that's problematic" "is it?!" i love her 😂

[@hannahwatermelon]

Dan sitting there like an absolute statue and Grandma humbly leaving is sending me to the black hole at the center of this galaxy

[@jeispace9960]

The absolute hilarity of her reminding you of your lie after you explained the entire psychological reasoning of why you abandoned the family holiday. Your grandma is the true sigma.

[@lxuwashere]

she's a queen, she's a legend, she's an icon, she outslayed the unslayable

[@MDreamerIsBi]

She's the only British queen I care about tbh.

[@thilypad557]

The violently opposite energies that somehow also complement each other is just absolute gold.

[@SuperYoshiInvasion]

After rewatching this Dan's grandma seems like the kind of woman who can't quite keep up with the trends of nowadays but doesn't judge the younger generations because she's just happy they're including and also not judging her

[@AlexaPoletti]

the way i laughed when she said "i would yeet you" omg hahahhaaaaaaa what a delightful lady (dont forget the i-pad)

[@abbeyrozemorley9984]

Ok, Dan's grandma is iconic. Totally get where Dan gets his blunt honest humour from. The way she says 'couldnt care less'. I could hear Dan saying that to Phil 😆

[@evemhooper]

In this video it’s like he’s being the Phil to her Dan

[@abbeyrozemorley9984]

@@evemhooper Oh, absolutely haha

[@kinkin233]

As a old fan I have memories of videos where he vaguely mentioned childhood trauma and how much she cared for him. This was so special

[@airohwalker2478]

Dan’s Grandma is the embodiment of the “deal with it gif” + grandma vibes and I’m so here for it lol!

[@famillyjewels]

the little you just shared about your mom being chaotic just made me feel so much better because no one gets it and it's the best way to describe my mom

[@BrightEyesEm]

Honestly she's inspired me to go to pilates and go for more walks. A true influencer

[@Goldlucky13]

going for walks made my mental health so much better, even if i had to force myself off the sofa and was miserable the whole time. worth it afterwards.

[@judecamp]

if dan’s grandma calling the “we’re all doomed” stage show “poggers” isn’t enough to convince you to go, i don’t know what is.

[@cantinasmile]

I can confirm, it is indeed poggers

[@judecamp]

@@cantinasmilei just saw it and it was indeed poggers

[@rowansmith4983]

I love how "ligma grindset" made Dan laugh so hard that he teared up

[@mglatfelter2549]

Love how Dan sidestepped ligma with a precarious sort of gracefulness 😭

[@wasteprocyonid5168]

"I've never been to a studio before so I've got nothing to compare it with." is somehow the funniest and most matter-of-factly answer I've heard.

[@motherfaerie]

YOUR GRANDMA???? MAAM, IT IS AN *HONOR* you truly can tell that you two are related, your grandma is the epitome of someone who is hysterical without trying even a little bit this video is a blessing, your grandma is a gift to humanity also, i know this is gonna sound superficial, but the dress and the handbag AND the lipstick? stunning, fabulous, iconic, a true beauty in orange

[@karleymurphy]

Can we also just discuss the amount of icon sass that comes from them 🤣🤣

[@kittycat6524]

So much this. You can absolutely tell they're related

[@floralspectre]

I see a lot of people appreciating her outfit and bag coordination, but can we please appreciate the glasses case as well!! Maybe not as planned out but the bit of complimentary blue against the orange and hinting at the blue in her dress *Chefs kiss*

[@faith6833]

She really was

[@AbbyTheBee]

she is so effortlessly entertaining. i love her, i love the way she speaks. she’s adorable

[@princ3sstofu]

The seriousness of his grandma and how she took everything in absolute stride is just phenomenal 👌🏽

[@meowtropolis]

As a Pilates instructor, thank you for the promo, Dan's grandma 🎉

[@takealilpill347]

she is the rep pilates deserves

[@meowtropolis]

@Keika lmao I hope I won't! but apparently it's what we do

[@sillypplproductions2]

I love how the guests so far have been Phil, a cat, and his grandma What a perfect show 😆

[@MarkThePage]

Dandma Howell is so ruthlessly composed that I'm pausing this every twenty seconds to process an existential crisis.

[@MiCKi914]

Dan's grandma got to a conclusion in 2 seconds what it took Elle Woods and company an entire musical number to discover. Brava!

[@rae3430]

“I know where to come if I’m broke” is such a quintessential grandma line I’m dying

[@trishamichelle1992]

“Was that a micro aggression?” “Yes 😐” Classic 😂😂

[@princesslola1234]

“Of course I would yeet you” Tell me why I pictured this little older lady punting Dan into the distance 😅

[@thesunflowerwarrior1]

How Dan acts around her is hilarious and making me WHEEZE

[@podoke]

"And..." A pause. "You have had a twitter account before," Dan prompts cautiously. The camera pans over to his grandmother whose eyes have grown distant. "Oh yes," she says solemnly.

[@fooddaily3609]

I really hope this was unscripted dialogue because Dan's grandma is a gem.

[@benashe72]

Your grandmother is a national treasure, thank you for allowing us to bask in her greatness.

[@cairajoydeleon9597]

She's not your grandma, she's OUR grandma

[@real_lampcap]

Omg she's so witty. I feel as though I could have a very interesting and nice conversation with her.

[@Boop_Nicole]

we finally meeting the legend that is dan's grandma 😭🥺

[@midnashadow8439]

The icon…the legend…the myth…Dans Grandma

[@queenruby3614]

At least he’s didn’t forget the iPad

[@svetlanakokoreva9374]

Your grandmother is so classy. It was a great pleasure watching this episode.

[@kayladrinnen1319]

i love how she kept the bag on the whole video

[@emisnotinteresting]

"I know where to come if I'm broke" has me screaming 🤣🤣 what a legend

[@skeletoneg]

Now we know where Dan gets his personality

[@annawestbrook3729]

YOUR GRAN IS SO BRITISH! I’ve been watching Dan so long that I no longer really hear his accent, so as soon as she spoke my jaw dropped 🥹 She’s so delightful

[@mountainbibliophile]

this video is so iconic it honestly makes me angry that Dan's gran does not have millions of views.

[@chloepatrick12]

dans grandma deserves a new ipad for being a part of this series

[@megan.e.amato.]

yessssss

[@reyrats]

“If I were to say I’ve come down with a terrible case of ligma, what would you say to me?” “I’ll call the doctor” I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO SIGNIFICANTLY

[@aracelyramirezflores2759]

Grandma walks on set Voice: Posh Waist: Snatched (from Pilates) Handbag: OUT Grandma is politely removed from the bespoke activity area

[@toxicstyles4083]

When she started the pilates story I was immediately hooked! She has a story telling talent !

[@summercannon8238]

I never realize how massive Dan is until I see him next to a normal sized person. LOOK AT HIS HAND COMPARED TO HIS GRANDMA'S WHEN THEY HIGH FIVE!!! One of those things I only ever get reminded of every ten years.

[@Thepancakefactory0912]

When I met him at interactive introverts I was hella afraid. They are giants

[@Destinyisforlosers24]

My husband is an inch taller than Dan and I’ve never really considered him tall (even though he really is, and it’s one of his defining features) because he’s just my big awkward goof ball. I imagine Dan and Phil give off a similar short man in tall body feeling.

[@Nightingale_time]

I have a picture with Dan and Phil and they had to bend down and THEY'RE STILL HUGE COMPARED TO ME. They're both really, really tall!!!

[@cassidy1393]

Why is this THE best interview I’ve ever watched 😂

[@Bookworm045]

I love how seriously she took this! We can all hope for a grandma like Dan's lmao