We Gotta Save the Bees! | Greer Barnes | Stand Up Comedy

Comedian Greer Barnes jokes about the social structures of both the human world and the animal world in his hilarious Don't Tell Comedy set!
Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 100+ cities across the US in unique locations for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience! The location is kept a secret until the day of the show and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage! Check out our website for upcoming live shows in your city! www.donttellcomedy.com
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Comedian Greer Barnes, is regularly featured at NYC’s legendary Comedy Cellar. He’s appeared on Late Night With Stephen Colbert (CBS), and Inside The Comedy Cellar (Comedy Central). Greer’s TV/film acting credits include, Ezra, The Joker, The Comedian, Red Oaks (recurring) and Crashing (recurring), among many others. Greer’s first comedy album, See What I’m Saying is available on iTunes.
Instagram: / greerbarnes_
TikTok: / greerbarnescomedian
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Greer Barnes
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory & Brett Kushner
VP of Production: Marissa Gallant
Live Events Manager: Drew Platt
Co-Directors: Gordie Earle III & Brad Silnutzer
Director of Photography: Mark Davis
Gaffer: Tom Atwell
Swing: Reed Nisson
Camera Operators:
Addison Farrell
Rylie Field
Alan Jensen
Katie LeVander
Marlana Skrobe
Brandon Wells
1st AC: Sarah Alexander
Editor: Jordan Tetewsky
Color Correction: Mark Davis
Sound Recordist: Eugene Kim
Re-Record Mixer: Ryan Meadows
Production Designer: Oak Laokwansathitaya
Set Dresser: Lucy Hislop
Art Assistant: Marlon Reid
Graphics: Megan Hunter
Production Assistants:
Paige Asachika
David Berg
Aine Hunt
Eddie Lorah
Lucas Stone
Brandon Wells
Photographer: Marcus Russell Price
Art Provided by: Noura Elrhalami (@seamistcollection)
Special thanks to our generous hosts, Triangle Loft in New York City, NY

[@nulllex0099]

Having no punchline to the whole bee routine actually collapsed my lung, that was amazing XD

[@1truek269]

Yasss! 😂😂😂😂

[@OKLAHOMALOVE2]

He should of had the baby bee (that wanted to be a "honey bee") fly away to his aunts house and as he pass (the dad), he makes whistling sound (the gay dudes made in the joke before) 😂

[@sheene.c9455]

I was so locked in 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sc0Obs]

@@OKLAHOMALOVE2that would have been a good ending to the joke

[@trevorfurusa3102]

Thanks for ruining that it didn’t have one perform I watched sigh

[@nightcypha]

This, him, THIS is who Netflix should be giving specials to. 12 minutes is not enough.

[@rookymusic6310]

YESSSSSSSS

[@stephonpheng5806]

HIM!

[@nightcat87]

_Him_

[@n2essence]

Him.

[@lvalesic-bralo2478]

Bim

[@radarshak3092]

He was hitting those European rave dance moves tho🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-mn3xz8rw2n]

Bro I felt them as a south African. It's almostt like he was enjoying some deep house or techno

[@GomerMcintyre]

Nah_Shyt, the way he talk about European... with little French accent

[@amandadidomenicantonio3135]

Anyone that can make people laugh this hard without extreme profanity or vulgar jokes is an incredibly funny human being, in my opinion. 😂❤

[@Notsopoliticallycorrect]

Exactly!!

[@FansSports]

Agreed!

[@edubble2000]

Absolutely agree 👍🏿

[@fadlabi738]

As an African I confirm, that's exactly how our bees talk

[@apocalypse487]

Who ah we?

[@MansaKimani]

They want us to be Killer Bees, Then Killer Bees We'll Be 😅

[@eastvandb]

I KNEW it!

[@victorduru11]

✨✨✨

[@AzazelsWings]

Lmao

[@Hazeynymph]

The “I don’t know where I’m going with is” is just hilarious in itself 😂 👌

[@1truek269]

Exactly! 😂😂😂 and I was too invested!

[@prachetasnayse9709]

Forget Netflix special, I want this man to narrate a nature show 💀

[@GRANDDOSE]

For real lol was so funny cuz I was sucked into the story

[@thomasmitchell4128]

This guy is hilarious but this is all recycled material. Wish he had some new material.

[@shariffbrown04]

​@@thomasmitchell4128 soooo I gotta say.. from what I learned n my stand up class u keep your hits like an Artist top 10 songs

[@sackonjackson5200]

“I don’t got no headphones I just got beats”😂😂😂

[@stephonpheng5806]

The accents, the premise, that DELIVERY and the Beatbox Hum.. favourite act in Years. Bravo.

[@kreyali]

"I got my Beats going... I don’t have no headphones, I just got beats"😂🤣😂 Greer Barnes is a Legend. I remember seeing him on Def Comedy Jam in the 90's. Been a fan since. Extremely talented. I hope Netflix gives him a special.

[@chanteandrews849]

I LOST it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@azhan1955]

Could u explain this one to me. I didn’t get it.

[@lionelfranklin4529]

@@azhan1955It’s not very deep, he is referring to the famous Beats by Dre (now owned by Apple headphones) and they people just refer to them as Beats. So he is kind of just saying he is very poor and just makes the beats up in his head.

[@K4mBbal1in23]

@@azhan1955he’s beatboxing bro😂

[@Lost_Serpent]

@@azhan1955 music in his head

[@humanpersonne]

He's so freakin talented.

[@nehvrashscrohtumvakle2479]

“🤭🤭🤭No baba, I want to be a honey bee” 🤣🤣🤣

[@jedwards1792]

His ability to project an entire character just with his voices is spectacular.

[@shableep]

Denzel is my favorite comedian

[@domino2oh-riginal]

Book of Eli 😂

[@jewelz5761]

😂😂😂

[@peacebalancetruth]

​@@domino2oh-riginal😮 There it is 📖🤝😂.

[@kdoris2001]

LMAOO

[@jayosei7499]

Or homeless Idris Elba

[@ButterBunny-]

Bro I’ve loved this dudes comedy for years! Happy to see him on here!!!!

[@DontTellComedy]

Greer is an absolute legend! We’re lucky to have him on. Thanks for watching the set 🙏

[@rookymusic6310]

Me too!!! Ever since Comedy Central presents days - he should be HUGE!!!

[@JP-jd8wr]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@alanpage4075]

I’ve never seen this brother and I watch a lot of standup on KZbin. SO happy to have finally been exposed to him! Great comedian!

[@ButterBunny-]

@@alanpage4075 love that for you. Cheers 🍻

[@howardbutler3209]

He's a really skilled, witty, strategic and funny comedian.

[@Arabic4Beautiful]

Really clever comedian. Greer understands people, prejudice, and expectation at a super high level.

[@MrMochi-nl1zb]

He opened with an awkward “yay~” and instantly captivated the audience. He’s a star

[@Lil-Britches]

😂 when he put his hand out like the bee was crawling on it. Master story telling. Damn what a ride he has everyone in the palm of his hand ❤

[@Jewelzbabiii]

Gave me Candy man vibes 😅

[@cjlg1822]

Please more of this guy. He’s actually funny. With out having to drag any drama or negativity in his act. What a class guy

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Greer Barnes is NATURALLY funny and clever. 12 minutes is definitely not enough. We need a special man

[@tecklermuvuti3825]

Crowd, give that man a standing ovation. Deserves that and more.

[@gracerecla3824]

holy moly his delivery is immaculate

[@davidearle7209]

Greer has been doing this for a long time, he’s mastered his delivery

[@FjjtGjt]

no its not

[@CharifRocka]

​@@FjjtGjt Shut up

[@Abominable_Intelligences]

​@@FjjtGjt*whistlenoises*

[@daBigberg]

​@@FjjtGjt please do tell us how he could've done better

[@kannonknight8755]

The acorn falling and cop joke was ELITE

[@alt3034]

I wonder if people know the true story behind that joke?

[@knowheartbeats]

I honestly dont think they get it​@@alt3034

[@Dante-fk4yi]

Top notch

[@markusgraham1902]

Can you explain?

[@AjaniKenpou]

@@markusgraham1902Not too long ago there was a wild thing where two cops responded to a domestic 911 call where they arrested 1 man (who allegedly had a firearm) and put him in the back of a squad car. An acorn had fell off of a tree above the car as one of the cops walked by and they confused the sound of the acorn hitting the car with gunshots coming from the handcuffed man inside and ended up having him and his fellow officer empty there magazines into the car 😂. Miraculously the arrestee was not injured.

[@seandominic1806]

I bartended at a comedy club in nyc for a few years. Greer Barnes would regularly get a standing ovation! Hands down one of the best comics alive. I always stopped what I was doing to listen to he sets. Even if I heard them before they would always have me in tears.

[@OyosDivineDigital]

This happiness this video has brought me is crazy. This comedian is hilarious.

[@philipandrews8491]

Greer Barnes is a gem. You should check out some of his older stuff

[@xapokalypse]

@@philipandrews8491 def going to do that

[@LadyOmeke]

I totally feel you. I'm highly impressed!

[@daniellemons23]

@@philipandrews8491this is his older stuff 😂

[@obliviouscandybar]

Isn't this the guy who had the ping pong skit? I saw him at a comedy club years ago and he was the funniest comedian that night. Had me in stitches. Love how he mixes sound effects into his jokes.

[@beigefox6579]

Yep its him. Anytime i see him on the stage, I'm always excited to hear the sound effects. The ping-pong and the horses during that set was just unbelievably good, especially when listening on some surround speakers. 🔥🔥💪

[@makermagazine5853]

Yes! He does have a ping-pong skit-it’s on KZbin/Comedy Central

[@pitt8274]

It’s him

[@godsassassin3733]

He was in a cancelled “gay boxing” skit on Chappelle Show. Funniest shit ever😂😂

[@codybennett244]

He did the ping pong bit on his comedy central presents and to this day its one of the funniest things I've seen

[@donpapito9504]

He is special and deserves a SPECIAL.

[@Bluvofbase]

Got me laughing at old material?? A straight legend

[@USERNAMEUNKN0WN]

Please finish the bee joke man that shit was trippy accurate … love this man …it’s been too long

[@kirayamato3756]

plot twist : thats the whole line of jokes

[@USERNAMEUNKN0WN]

@@kirayamato3756 haha yeah right this man is comedic genius at work … sorry nahhh look up some of his old work… yea he still working on some but this guy is too legit to quit 😂🤗👍

[@thisgame2]

It was even better that it didn't end

[@davidr8490]

Stumbled upon his comedy over 20+ years ago. Easily is funnier than many comics that are making big money doing big shows! It's a shame he isn't better known

[@HTxGhost24]

Have you seen the one "white woman fell in front of me"? I laughed so damn hard!!

[@didgejamman]

True story… I don’t think I’ve came across his comedy before, which I don’t know I missed. He’s definitely funny. Too many out here aren’t that funny.

[@tristc6909]

Damn I just found him this year

[@jeffusrangerairborne9061]

11 Minutes and 45 sec of Straight "Funny as Hell!!!". That's my first time Seeing this Man. OUTSTANDING!!!

[@Kevtron9000]

Saw him in a NYC club this past winter. He leveled the place, and even took a photo outside w me after. Extremely cool dude

[@ianjohnson1328]

Took me half hour to watch this 11 minute set. I would rewind every line a couple times. Greer has such a n easy pace. Watched all his youtube stuff multiple times. Legend. Need more!!!

[@fantasma8253]

Every joke was hitting hard bro I had to rewind this A LOT

[@cristalynnj3931]

Me too! Laughed hard the first time at jokes, then watched them each a couple more times and laughed even harder!

[@christopherthegreat4226]

Love this dude. Always cracks me up but he's on another level now.

[@blackkjack2174]

Same

[@garciavashchino1]

I love this man!!!! Legit story time joke was so genius, I was that girl in the back like "finish the story" lol!!!

[@mauriliosanchezolivarez]

“You know you do have an aunt named nun’shadu” you can feel the crowd wondering where the bit is going right at this moment. Their silence, their focus. Fuckin kills me everytime 😂

[@rafaelnazario1997]

MAYBE WE CAN POLINAITE THIS FLOWERRRSSS.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jays7072]

Clicked on the vid the second I saw the name lol love this guy 👏🏾👏🏾😂

[@Pumpkin0_0]

First time hearing this guy. He sounds like a professional book narrator, looks like a video game character, seems like a great guy to hang out with, great at acting things out, does spot-on impressions, and his jokes are so hilarious and so well timed that I thought I needed more and only 4 minutes had gone by, which made me really happy. I replayed most parts of this video so many times that this was basically a 20-minute set for me, and I still laughed each and every time. Thanks Don't Tell Comedy for bringing this gem to more people. Beautiful set!

[@user-xh4ts4jd6x]

I have never really seen this comedian, but now I’m a fan. It is pure genius to take a bee joke racism and such a melodic tone and make it funny great work.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

This guy's funny as hell. And he's REAL. It's like listening to that really funny friend sitting next to you in a bar. He's brilliant. I want more!!!!

[@rookymusic6310]

Greer Barnes is one of the GOATS of comedy! Every clip I’ve ever seen of him is HILARIOUS. Let’s make this go viral!!!

[@willawright]

The grass is green, the sky is blue and Greer Barnes kills. Some things never change

[@travisjentertainment6866]

That ending was top class 😂😂 "he's coming this way, heyy come on..."

[@Al-dj3wp]

This is the best set I've seen on Don't tell so far. He's fantastic with accents, the delivery is phenomenal and the man has swag. Can't wait to see the rest of his work.

[@anthony-jt2mv]

Love this guy.... He's so underrated

[@db9841]

This guy is so refreshing

[@CedricG-mo3py]

“I smoke sometimes ,a lot, every day”😂😂😂😂

[@DudeWerewolf]

Greer just takes control of the room with his timing and pace. Legend, man. 👑

[@Masssshysteria]

every single joke LANDED!! those accents were so on point im in tears

[@oneizzyjones]

I’m going to animate that Save the Bees into Uk and African bee joke. It was hilarious and cinematic all at once

[@dirtymead]

“..why are you in the park this late?”😂😂😂

[@kkazamory]

Greer is one of the greats! Easily one of my favorite Don't Tell sets wow!

[@shalomj.]

The African bee joke won in my books😂😭😭 everything really but-🤣🤣

[@brookefasnaugh1555]

Had that little bee voice in my head all day haha I don't even listen to podcasts but I would if it was his bees talking

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

HAHAHA This brother is one of my favorite comedians. He is effortlessly funny.

[@SuccessfulShay]

This definitely just brightening my day. He’s is naturally funny and the sound effects/impersonations, are perfect.

[@friedpizza262]

I've never seen anything like this! Holy cow!!

[@BeauAmoureux]

This man is EFFORTLESSLY funny! 😂

[@Peardash]

Does a great job adding on to his routines. Nothing is rushed. Been watchin this dude for many years. Smart comedian

[@dodopopo4656]

This is one of the best stand up I have seen... salute

[@CameraKevin]

We need a whole hour special of this guy!!!!

[@coreyyohm]

holy smooookes man i rewinded every 5 seconds the entire video .. NOTHING but punchlines with this guy. golden golden golden

[@ianjohnson1328]

Did the exact thing. Was anxiously watching the time. Never wanted it to end.

[@thevirginslayer5362]

It's been too long since I laughed this hard. I needed this, thank you Sir.

[@thefreequency]

I've watched this 3x in the last few days It just makes me giggle like a kid. From the the convo w the squirrel to the European bees😂 flawless set. well crafted.

[@shableep]

This guy is next level.

[@Aeonshield]

Where was he when they were writing Bee Movie? Seinfeld, eat your heart out.

[@knotdone5292]

Bro he didn't even need to finish that bee bit. This whole set was actually perfect. Every moment was a hilarious vibe.

[@akshayde]

white lady in the corner loving it 🤣

[@thelittlebean8734]

I wasn't expecting that ending 😭😂😂😂

[@lorrainebrown1520]

He’s so funny 😂. Love his accents and storytelling.

[@trevormendez5363]

Laughter is the greatest medicine on Earth😂😅🎉 keep them laughing

[@andrewogunmokun9309]

I love Greer, I hope he comes back!

[@tylermontae]

This man is a legend!!

[@solaraslays]

When I tell you I could not breathe from laughing so hard! 🤣😭☠️ His sound effects and character development is too good. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ragantate3995]

😅😅😅😅😅all I see is him on Chappelle show asking the girl “i keep it real, ain’t that right shorty?”

[@opeadekunle]

I busted out laughing just from reading the thumbnail. He’s too funny 🤣🤣

[@gharrasmohammed7576]

Finally, 🎉Greer Barnes is here 🥳 is the is one of the best comedians Ever , i have been watching him for years and he deserve ❤️ to be here 🎉

[@sinemjalo3383]

“There is an unsuspecting white man right there” is killing me 😭😂😂. Because dude really is just chilling and minding his business 😭

[@SereneSpaceAstronaut-gr2xh]

1st time I've seen this guy, 13 minutes of none stop laughter

[@gringochucha]

Funny as hell. And original style. Best stand-up I've seen in a while.

[@taiwoishola309]

Dude looks like Idris Elba

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Absolutely! I thought that WAS him at first! 😅

[@Stu_DLNGR]

All black guys look alike?

[@melancholymoshpit]

@@Stu_DLNGR All the ones that look alike do.

[@QuickArt-md9vd]

Denzel! ​@@Stu_DLNGR 😅😅😅

[@TrustMelDontCare]

​@@melancholymoshpit best answer I've ever heard 😭👌🏾

[@olikah4667]

4:23 not Vishnu the cabbie 😂😂😂

[@HJW101CAB]

Best set I've heard all year. Legitimately, and I consume an unhealthy amount of stand up on KZbin lol.

[@Chroniclilskip27]

I love watching him perform and I'm happy to see him on Don't Tell. He did change up some of the jokes but for the most part these have to be at least 10 years old now. I still laughed but man it would be great to hear some brand new stuff from him

[@GinaGreenlee]

THIS is comedy gold. I love Don't Tell Comedy because the comedians have to actually WRITE jokes. This trend toward excessive crowd work is not working for me. A little crowd work here and there but this kind of writing is so fresh, so unexpected, and hilarious. I love this channel and this comedian is one of my many faves. Seen him before.

[@cheryltyler7642]

My first time hearing this guy is right now. I’m now an instant fan. He’s super funny and refreshing

[@rojomcdonald5057]

Lol this guy's hilarious 😂couldn't stop laughing the whole set. Love to see more.

[@raymondharris6599]

I see a "GREER BARNES THUMBNAIL" and I immediately hit the like button...👍🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@BrutalOslaugh95]

I love Greer Barnes man, wish he could show up more.

[@maxmaldonado0075]

“I smoke .. sometimes.. a lot. Everyday actually.” 😭😭

[@KadoTheNorm]

Unsung legend hope he puts out a special soon

[@bigelowkaryn]

I laughed so hard, I’m definitely sharing this with my beekeeping community 😂

[@inhanddeliveriesservices4490]

As bummed as I am to hear him recycle material from 20 years ago, I'm so psyched to hear him doing stand up again. That Keebler elves joke still cracks me up to this day 😂😂😂

[@anthonychristianson411]

I feel like he expanded on the squirrel joke lmao I don't remember it being that in-depth before

[@natty187]

Don't think i have heard it before, so new all good to me

[@desordenpublico]

@@natty187the keebler one he said he was smoking weed and got so high he went up to a tree and started kicking and calling the elves out “ I know you in there (take a hit) come out and give me some cookies “ I probably butchered the whole shit but it’s sort of like that.

[@johntawfic510]

This is the longest I ever kept laughing from any comedian before, for 11 minutes straight i am in tears laughing my ass off

[@andrewradloff1282]

Greer "I smoke a little bit of weed a lot of the time" Barnes!!!!😂😂😂

[@danielodia7027]

He's sooo good I hate that he's not bigger than this!

[@saacid1645]

Bro cooked

[@jasonengland6372]

This guy needs more exposure he’s genius

[@darrellbarnes2096]

He's been doing this for 20 years what are you talking about

[@JohnDoe-vk1xr]

Yes!! I’ve been wanting to see more of him, he’s hysterically hilarious

[@willajenkins5427]

Man, you are so funny and so different! Prosper, my friend! Many thanks!

[@linkueishogun6494]

Man I love this dude