Dave Allen - Supermarkets - A True Comic Genius RIP.

A true comic genius Dave Allen talks about supermarkets as only he can

[@jejjerw3173]

May your Gods go with you Dave. The cleverest atheist ever!

[@stolex75]

I still remember sitting in front of the TV and waiting for his show to start.....in the 80's. Now 30 years after, I can say that there has been no one like him.

[@waynetoleman9829]

Agree completely, can still watch his old shows on utube.

[@pohl54]

So many of today's comedians could learn an awfully lot from this man. One of the funniest comedians ever.

[@enthusedtosing9655]

I hope today's comedians are at least slightly into the business of learning

[@keithrich8373]

I agree you don't see true talent like this now sadly

[@russ8544]

The wokes won't let it happen

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

He was spot on about plastic bloody bags!!!

[@Sou1defiler]

I can honestly say, hand on heart, very few comedians can make me laugh every minute and as loudly as Mr Allen can. Sadly missed.

[@annamcuthbert3993]

i agree xx

[@bovinestool1681]

Dave Allen was the best observational comedian ever. Just brilliant.

[@gloriahanson3789]

I am 75, and I found Dave Allen on u-tube about 3 or so years ago. Perhaps because I am older, I prefer his later routines. He was just amazing. I can and do watch him repeatedly, and still laugh whole heartily. I was so sorry to learn that he had passed away. I wish that I could let his family know how much he is still being enjoyed and appreciated....

[@benconway9010]

Don’t worry I think they know

[@ianrundle5862]

I am with you on this; I'm 73

[@charlieyerrell9146]

Absolutely right . Mate. It makes your hair go grey .

[@wideawakerealist2141]

I remember him saying, on his gravestone he wanted the words “ it’s not true! “ but I guess he never got that . A true comedy giant !

[@jillosler9353]

Same age as you Gloria - and I laugh out loud still at Dave Allen!

[@geoffdillon4637]

Oh, the millions who will go through life having never heard of Dave Allen...

[@aviationlba747]

Billions even.

[@chrisannthegr8]

Adored him as a kid- wonderful art of storytelling and as an adult I am still in awe watching him his humour is captivating and he had a wonderful classy way with him I’ve never found in the general male population alas he was my first and most lasting love..

[@biljanas7931]

You mean millennials :)

[@decodolly1535]

@@biljanas7931 Not all of them. I introduced my nephew to Dave Allen. I've never seen him laugh so hard at anything, ever!

[@vikinghex]

this man makes cry with his humour.so sad he has gone may his god go with him for the pleasure he left behind.

[@65cavern]

He was the catalyst of observational comedy. The man was a genius.

[@LJY08]

"Tomorrow is kill a geriatric day" - That is Dave Allen in a heartbeat...you can grow old on the outside, but that's no excuse to grow old on the inside. xx oo

[@TheRedDevil-1968]

Dave Allen was also a BRILLIANT storyteller. R.I.P.

[@markmarsh27]

He is the Humble GIANT of stand up and skit comedy. ... my favorite of all time.

[@steveoconnor522]

Watched this guy when I was very young and probably didn't really get but remember scenes on TV when you had 2 funerals going to the same graveyard. But don't forget only 1 could get into heaven that day!!! so funny when they start racing to the graveyard at the same time on the same day!!. I am an Irishman myself so can really relate to his humour but who couldn't..fantastic comedian and a lovely human being.

[@davidjonesthanksto7262]

I remember sneaking out of bed and sitting up with my Dad to watch him . He was so hilarious .

[@susannefitzpatrick9955]

I remember every single Dave Allen show from the 1970’s - only comedian who literally made me cry laughing: such timing! A true genius who’ll never be forgotten. RIP.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

So lovely to see so many kind & respectful comments below a YT upload. Just shows both just how darn brilliant he was & also the intelligent level of fans he had. Should be allowed to see more of him at times like Christmas or NewYear.Miss him terribly

[@angr3819]

Apparently, he had a clause in his contracts that no show would be repeated on TV. He didn't want his work to become stale because of too many repeats. Thankfully he didn't know yt was on the way, or we would have lost all of this long ago and there wouldn't be these wonderful memories and access to his tremendous humour now. As for the possibility of becoming stale, that could never happen when there has never been anyone as good known.

[@paperchain1232]

I work on checkout at a well known high end supermatket I have just cried with laughter the whole way through.Can't wait to tell my friends at work - brilliant 💝

[@Melzmum]

So brilliant and a tragic loss. Taken too early. RIP Dave Allen

[@junehartley6930]

Loved the supermarkets jokes, cried laughing!!!!

[@pipeman100]

This gentleman is pure therapy.

[@Roxyg407]

I love Dave Allen, I used to watch him back in the '70's. I saw Supermarkets, and I had to watch. I used to work in one for 5 years, cashier and price manager. He's brilliant, I had customers like him

[@leereadman9940]

brilliant so sorry we wont have anymore wonderful views of our crazy world according to Dave Allen r.i.p.

[@Sun.powder]

Have not watched him since I was a kid , he,s still hilarious.

[@dermotmills]

The best comic of our generation simply no one better a true genius

[@nunyabusiness5400]

Dave Allen is and always will be THE best comedian. He made me laugh as a kid and now as a old git - he makes me laugh that I cry!!

[@BulletmanDoom]

I never realised how much I learned from watching Dave Allan as a child. His paranoid observations live with me to this day. :)

[@chrispearce8033]

Big Ian Builds Yea u right I watched him as a child too 2nd generation irish love him

[@marysepradet3009]

same for me, since I discovered him, 2 weeks ago, I watch him every morning, he "makes my day" as you say, also I was not surprised to learn that he was Irish ... nothing can compete with irish humour !

[@51WCDodge]

As long as you learned to laugh at yourself, the greatest thing he taught.

[@rogparsons5215]

A Brilliant observant Irishman - sadly missed. God bless him.

[@TriciaSenior25557]

Brilliant as always,

[@pedrothewise2584]

i didnt think id be crying with laughter this morning god bless ya dave.

[@janethammond5925]

I can definitely relate! I remember once being in the express queue (12 items or less) and there was a LONG line of people waiting. There was an elderly lady at the checkout with a huge amount of groceries, and when they'd finally been scanned she faffed around querying prices, getting the cashier to manually check everything. People in the queue were starting to openly grumble...she turned around and smiled at the long line of people...then proceeded to waste yet more time. So yes, can relate to the frustration in Dave Allen's monologue. 😅

[@debf7983]

They dont make them like Dave Allen any more,,,,he was one of the very best,,,,

[@Fightladsnet]

A comic genius. Sadly missed but not forgotten. A staple of my viewing in the 1970's

[@jamiegoddard693]

A true legend counting out right change and price tag line absolutely spot on rip dave

[@kevinj.m5294]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

[@johnsm9339]

a great stand up unique comedian so dearly missed,

[@senianns9522]

No swearing , dirt or filth in Dave's presentations! Well done mate! I always enjoyed the shows on the TV years ago!

[@lesleymay8006]

Sorry, have you actually watched his routines?

[@spudgunn8695]

So you've never seen his live shows then?

[@senianns9522]

The most of comedians adjust their acts according to the audience! I doubt if Tommy Cooper ever got into swearing? @@spudgunn8695

[@mikew.5991]

Dave Allen... one of the best.

[@eleanormatthews5275]

Luckily enough to see him on a stage show, never laughed so much. He was a great comedian, his view on life was spot on. He left us too soon. RIP mate.

[@mariabuttazzoni243]

Agree .. to see him on-stage...wonderful

[@sidlawman2]

Possibly the last of his kind; truly magic.

[@phillipmoore9012]

I love his farewell, "May your god go with you."

[@bigdmac33]

Always loved that phrase "Good night and may your god go with you." How very appropriate.

[@EdgyNumber1]

The first of the alternative comedians before the phrase alternative comedy even existed. I bet the streets were empty back in the early days when he was on telly...

[@flyop312]

tears are rolling down my face he is truly one of a kind best comedian ever

[@stephenguppy7882]

I used to watch Dave Allen At Large on BBC2 with my dear old Dad when I was growing up. He was brilliant. He still is.

[@markovucic]

An icon of good Ango-Saxon humor. Really he is. I love his jokes. R.I.P. An ICON!!!!

[@RemetaD]

He was Irish.

[@norawhite6612]

Dave Allen a true Irish man Rest in Peace.

[@lesleymay8006]

Would have had a few choice words about being described as Anglo saxon. He was Irish!

[@silverbullet1960]

Albeit living most of his life in London. He was from Old Bawn, now called Tallaght, in Dublin. ❤

[@typetak]

and for the last time may your god go with you .... that should be the most fucking epic ending line Ever...

[@barryflowers4550]

My favourite stand-up comedian ever. I used to watch him every week, LOL. R.I.P Dave Allen.

[@sixtheprisoner]

All of this is so true today. I get supermarket rage at ALL those things :)

[@cmcquaigue]

A very intelligent man and still current despite many years since this was first broadcast. I used to watch on TV many years ago and still find him VERY funny!

[@Fynach]

he is still accurate in all his observations! 25 years ago 1st watching this guy and revisiting now and boy. wow.

[@TheRazvy1990]

Fyn Ach in the laast 25 ears we the people dont evolve.....pc and mobile phone did......

[@khaymari]

"May YOUR God go with you." I like that.

[@Trackstar2211]

One lovely guy. Watched him every week when I lived in England.

[@TheGrumpyBadger1]

+Trackstar2211 very shy in real life

[@jackbadger557]

+Badger McBadger the best

[@lusardi01]

he was truly brilliant

[@keithrich8373]

A truly remarkable talent at the top of his game.I don't think any of today's comedians can touch him.I have been breathless with laughter time and again

[@palamirtammarimuthu17]

I love his gift of the gab... Thank you for this treasure

[@bobbyjayful]

Palamirtam Marimuthu he was brilliant

[@secondchance6603]

Grew up with him in the seventies on tv when I was a kid, one of the funniest men ever!

[@ilovesuisse1]

Me too.

[@paolamura3497]

I was tearing up with laughter...so brilliant... every single one of us related to this sketch!!!!

[@capt.samvimes768]

One of the weeks highlights growing up watching Dave Allen with my dad. 😂

[@chunder27]

Utter legend, irreplaceable.

[@i_am_ironman3380]

What a legend

[@gizmokaiba]

Just brilliant!! What a genius!!

[@ianrundle5862]

I only learnt about Dave Allan a few years ago, regrettably very late in his life BUT I love his humour. The humour he finds in everyday happenings and then the ability to see the funny side and illustrate it for the likes of me. I also really appreciate that his humour was not filled with profanity.

[@williammuir638]

One of the best ever 😊

[@monicamorilla2851]

He's absolutely ✅ right about everything in life. Absolutely spot on and a genius.

[@Skanoza]

Social awareness and observation is top-notch! Pure genius. What a guy! ✊

[@benellis7186]

An absolute comedic genius would watch his shows in tears of laughter with the family ,god bless you Dave for the laughter

[@PeppieP]

Dave Allen can still make me laugh so much, even though I’ve seen it heaps. Remember my Daddy laughing so much at him, we would be sitting in front of the coal fire on a dark and dismal Wednesday night. - Dave Allen really brightened up the world and made it such a happier place for the time he was on. Missed still so much to this day Mr Allen xxx

[@billiegill5995]

Just love Dave Allen he was unique RIP

[@byronelenica8329]

has made his mark in history... what can be better. Great man.

[@bjornhurst-do4ce]

A timeless classic - comedian, facial expressions/ hand movements. A mastermind At his best!.. he'll never be replaced Eva !! SO SADLY MISSED ...

[@MrMachodan]

For those who remember the change from Gateway to Somerfield, I was working for the company at the time. At an introduction evening, they showed this video, and everyone was in fits of laughter. Everything he says here is so completely true.

[@benconway9010]

Yes i remember gateway and then somerfield

[@7Network]

@@carolwaller9605 Presto became Safeway, Gateway became Somerfield

[@CorvusNumber6]

Simply the best.

[@janesadleir2426]

The irreplaceable Dave Allen , brilliant raconteur and actor. Sadly the era of the true comic genius has gone. He, along with several others of his generation could make us laugh till we cried. Who is there now that can do the same. RIP Dave.

[@openmind5973]

Ricky Gervais.

[@kevinprice2399]

fantastic! we have all been there, and know how it feels! brilliant observational humour!

[@richardtaylor9929]

A comic genius and much missed.

[@Musingsonthelawofattraction]

He was ahead of his time. Outspoken and authentic as well as naturally funny. His older stuff is still brilliant too.

[@joesikic6531]

One of the best comedians ever ✌

[@andywhite40]

Quite frankly the greatest stand up comedian ever IMHO, a man who had a unique talent and wicked sense of humour. Greatly missed, thankfully there's clips like this to remind us of his genius!!

[@barbaramoore5437]

A brilliant man, he was so ahead of his time ❤

[@jessiejames7492]

whenver i watch this I laugh till my jaw hurts. thank you Dave !

[@jessiejames7492]

happens to me all the time. I go to the supermarket to buy one thing and end up with 3 or 4 bags of things! i hate myself aftrer that

[@susanross1651]

I loved this guy back in the day & I love him still, they don’t make them them like him anymore.

[@benellis7186]

The cashier is pumping the stuff down at you! Haha not one bag open 😂😂

[@MegaCassidyfan]

Watching these videos of Dave Allen brings back so many memories of him, he was such a brilliant comedian. I used to watch his series all the time.

[@mizofan]

Allen the best. Queue jumpers: in the late 80s, I was with my wife at an Antiques Roadshow in a long queue. There was muttering and grumbling behind us; a guy was casually moving one at a time in front of other people in the queue. None of the mutterers and moaners said anything to him. When he moved in front of us I said to him "you're queue jumping, you were right back there"- he duly went right back there. I couldn't understand why none of the moaners had said anything to him

[@vallee3140]

thats the british for you they love a queue, and are too polite.

[@ronnie7075]

Ha! A big guy pushed in front of me once and I grabbed him at the waist and pulled him out. No queue jumping here, I said, and I don't care how big you are. Later on someone told me he was a detective inspector. I don't care, I said. But I fondly remember his chastened demeanor ever since.

[@pucahorse]

The Leonardo Davinci of Stand-up!

[@a1140]

Very funny

[@peck6356]

Its so refreshing without cursing every second word like it is today.

[@joezammit86]

You made me laugh many times (love you always R.I.P. )

[@MrPanksi]

thank you for uploading this. this is one of my favorite stories from Dave Allen and i remeber it every time i go to supermarket..

[@marysepradet3009]

ce type est un génie du comique, je le regarde TOUS LES JOURS, plusieurs fois de suite, et je ris toujours autant !

[@marcushinton772]

Used to love watching him with my parents even though a child, he was so ahead of his time it's untrue, miss you Dave

[@jeanhawkins8479]

Fantastic man .

[@duffblimp9888]

Everything he said is true. Counting other people's items in the express checkout to see if they haven't gone over the limit, getting annoyed at supermarkets moving products around. It means you need to learn their new locations so you know the quickest, most efficient route to pick all the items you planned on buying in order to be quickly in and out of these places. The major difference nowadays is you have the self scanners which give their own problems, i.e. "unexpected item in the baggage area", or the "please wait for assistance".

[@MOGGS1942]

Wonderful. I've just returned home from then s/market. This video is such a tonic.

[@locodriver601]

We have been there. Great

[@charlenerafferty3534]

R. I. P dave Allen you were awesome

[@JollyJelly50]

This is so true. I have dealt with many of these customers.

[@paulmathias1908]

Dave Allen you Good Sir you were such an inspirational force for me. I loved tuning in to you on T.V. to watch your programmes on a Friday night. You are so funny and will forever live on in my mind as being such a great person. I sadly miss you and your humor,simply brilliant R.I.P.

[@mynameisnobody3949]

i love just love him

[@lorrainepaget5945]

One word to say about Dave Allen this amazing ' R.I.P

[@decodolly1535]

I do miss Dave Allen. After a particularly irritating supermarket trip today, I would so love to hear his opinions on self-service checkouts!

[@brendagilson934]

😂

[@jofrances3296]

There will never be another Dave Allen, amazing gifted man just love him. “Good night, God bless & May your God go with you” hope your resting i heavenly peace Dave.

[@spudgunn8695]

He never said "God bless," as he was a practicing atheist. Take that phrase out, and you got it spot on!