Dylan Moran On Being Compulsive and Indecisive | BEST OF Like, Totally | Universal Comedy

I'm compulsive, but I'm also very indecisive. I don't know what I want, but I know that I want IT now.
In this best of compilation from Dylan Moran's (Channel 4's Black Books) second live special Like, Totally, the topics of discussion include choosing Batman over Jesus as a role model, what constitutes a brief relationship and mild-mannered people getting super aggressive as soon as they sit in a car.
Filmed Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
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[@landonsorenson9278]

"I don't know what I want, but I know I want it now" now that is the truest thing I have ever heard...

[@erry9895]

How about the im compulsive, but im also indecisive lead up, hence the joke?

[@arlingtoncastle2449]

I o I oi

[@camerontillery3331]

A perfect quote to describe dogs

[@brodyodin141]

pro trick : watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@titanronnie9590]

@Brody Odin definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for years myself =)

[@caramelfish1307]

I can't place his age at all. When he laughs he looks in his 20's but he is non stop projecting the energy of a jaded sarcastic 50 year old

[@tobiaztobiaz9355]

he was in his 40s in this clip.

[@lewisw3436]

@@tobiaztobiaz9355 he quite clearly states that he is "30, nearly 35"

[@richodon]

Or you could just leave the silly analysis down the back of the couch and simply enjoy some very funny comedy and craic

[@johnmc3862]

A man would be doing well to have skin that clear in his 50’s!

[@anonimoanonimato6714]

he is obviously 72

[@ClezVideos]

As a Catholic, I can confirm that is indeed my internal dialogue when presented with a packet of biscuits.

[@ascent8487]

But it’s just a bicky. 🍪 🙏🏼

[@colinwilson4609]

I find it's easier to apologise after the fact than ask permission. St. Thomas Aquinas enjoyed a sugary snack. I'm sure he would have been fine with it.

[@memoryhero]

_to winkle out that first divot of black jelly._ this is live poetry.

[@nikeeweston]

“The cage would come down, the cage with the Japanese fighting spiders…..” that bit kills me every time.

[@ALDM404]

the best line is "she would strike a match off her forearm, and go and tell you to dance in the front room for money" absolute gold hahaha

[@Binichmoses2]

I didn't understand that one can you explain?

[@Biggyfication]

@@Binichmoses2 the contrast is hilarious. He's talking about childhood trauma, he starts out with this image of the warm and comforting mother we all know, wearing a nice dress and serving special treats, then she turns into this monster and abuses you. Striking a match of your forearm sounds like something a tough movie gangster would do, and so does telling you to go dance in the living room for money (like a pimp basically). It's just funny how he paints the picture so vividly, his timing and everything is perfect. And also how original it is. You don't hear other comedians do this, it's only Dylan Moran. Hope that helps.

[@Binichmoses2]

@@Biggyfication well thank you for the long answer but sadly I still don't get if dancing in the living room is a metaphor for smth? We talk about a small child right?

[@Biggyfication]

​@@Binichmoses2 i don't know what else to say, you need some imagination for that sort of thing I guess? I think you've either never experienced childhood trauma directly or seen a child get traumatized, either way you would be very fortunate :)

[@jamesramplin8124]

@@Biggyfication You should look at Sean Lock's stuff. Similar surrealist comedy.

[@pls_convert_2_a_JW]

"Just a tall child holding a beer" - how true!

[@IlastarothTayre]

I adore his comedy. Witty, surreal, absolutely true.

[@Truffle_Pup]

"What's he got, I want that one, he's got cream on his one" - is absolutely 100% how Baroque Jesus comes across.

[@simonlowe4082]

SOW effin' true when he says"Those who turn to Jesus haven't really done very well with everybody else" was he talking to me ?? when he said that??? lol

[@Vasharan]

IKR? My driving instructor was none to pleased when I said 'Jesus take the wheel!'

[@mandymoore5774]

“Haven’t done that well w anyone else”. 😂😂😂😂

[@sevenseasonsofbrown]

I found out that dylan is currently 49, which means that he was 29 when he did black books 😳

[@ThatCoalSoul]

His genius increases.

[@badeugenecops4741]

And yet he looks exactly the same!

[@SatumainenOlento]

Well, we all are only tall children standing pint in our hands 😊

[@sevenseasonsofbrown]

@@ThatCoalSoul it really does, I'm seeing him next month and I'm very excited :)

[@nickmcp7191]

29 in age, about 159 in cynicism. His stand-up has evolved somewhat over the years, but it's always had the twin driving forces of cynicism and whimsy, and the tension between them is a large part of what makes him so brilliantly funny.

[@liisl.8525]

The man's comedy is full of life wisdom. I love it!

[@ThatCoalSoul]

I may have said this but both Moran and Bill Bailey have great sections on jesus pointing outside the famous paintings!

[@seanoreilly915]

This is unparalleled genius. It makes me jealous.

[@yahoo.com07]

The Best! Just love this man's sense of humor! He's brilliant!

[@albertmccune2734]

Comic genius flows off the man in little rivers!

[@jonasleanderweidl661]

Being a comedian is a really strange profession. What do you tell your family when you come home? "Well today at work, I could not see anybody, because bright lights were pointing at me. I was just talking to myself and rambling on about anything that came to my mind. Meanwhile strangers were laughing at me - It was great! Can't wait to do it again tomorrow!"

[@gamefreakforlife]

As a beginner comedian myself (3 years in). This is a spot on summation of what it's like to be doing this.

[@thegoatchild3545]

....and then THE CAGE COMES DOWN!!!

[@Flynn94]

I don’t know why but I just think that’s the funniest fucking bit, every time I hear it I crack up

[@thegoatchild3545]

Flynn°-°94 I believe the word you’re looking for is “unexpected”.😉👍🥃

[@shumeister1059]

Shame flavor, the new divine taste! It's so good you'll keep coming back for more!

[@mathieuL2204]

I did get a little bit of that "you know how funny guys are actually the most miserable" vibe there

[@dr.renitawellman9003]

One of the most enchanting moments in Notting Hill was his book stealing scene.

[@marylkap6498]

Yes. And the "exchange of views" he had with Julia Roberts here. Brilliant! The unforgettable scene - despite being so short.

[@dawnbastan2208]

He has perfect hair

[@MikeSheen1972]

I miss Dave Allen - and Dylan Moran fills that void.

[@whitehorse1959]

10:30 - he was so very close to losing it here =D

[@trisha8415]

Something about this delivery/pace/escalation reminds me so much of Eddie Izzard. Love it.

[@MsChess19]

I think that every time I hear him! 🥰

[@ElvarMasson]

Modern Dave Allen...I love it !!! 😄🤣

[@aaronwest1055]

Can confirm. Love Jesus. Entire family hates my guts.

[@johannebeerbaum1546]

Absolutely spectacular....totally understands people!

[@crypticTV]

1:48 turn to Jesus 3:20 drugs tedious 3:50 Jesus bad role model 4:36 childhood 6:09 male competition 6:15 male 2 types 7:10 big cars 9:00 cough 10:55 heckler 11:39 phone photography 12:28 flying 13:30 crying baby

[@HorseMuse]

What a mind you have Dear Silly Wizard…how do you create your shows?? It all seems so stream of consciousness! You all-ways make me laugh! Thank you …here is some cake 🎂!

[@dawnbastan2208]

I'm in total love with him..!

[@poppymoon777]

Who isn’t

[@bethmila1766]

Love Dylan Moran

[@liamjobey5192]

This is full of De botton wisdoms! Hope Dylan is safe and prepping for New shares and depressive joys

[@SociaCin]

He is so wise.

[@jacarts2793]

On this side of the Atlantic, Garrison Keillor bemoans the fact Protestants can't even enjoy sinning, while at least Catholics can enjoy themselves while their sinning.

[@bsf8780]

Love him!

[@Thornsworks]

Such an interesting style, really enjoyed this clip

[@ryanmccann2539]

He sounds like Eddie Izzard's James Mason impression

[@Norannmcguire]

Corona not taking him down 🤣🤣💕

[@irinasharapova7471]

That's before covid

[@kimsherlock8969]

We are in lockdown Melbourne Town. I do enjoy your paradigm. I have stories too.

[@serena7082]

Hope you’re Ok!

[@ekdaufin1485]

Thank you.

[@Deanguilberry]

Man, this guy sounds like the love child Robin Williams and the lucky charms mascot.

[@bobbart4198]

... I am Five-Foot-Six in my stocking feet ... I am ALSO Five-Foot-Six in my Thirteen year old Lincoln ... I'm old and creaky, but I'm PURE LUXURY !

[@ARMYStrongHOOAH17]

That guy at 4:01 😂

[@Walperion_Music]

What with that guy? Looks like a very normal guy! A VERY normal guy! INCREDIBLY usual guy! One of the most average looking guys I've ever seen in my freaking life! My mind just explooooOOOooodes how average that guy is! He must be in The Guuinness Book of Records as THE most usually looking guy in the Cosmos! Aaaah, he's great.

[@futuregirl8803]

He looks like blue Peter /sky sports presenter Simon Thomas, and what about him anyway?? 🤔

[@natalienolan9712]

he doesn't laugh at his own jokes...that's why he's no.1 for me!

[@lisajohanna9738]

I can't quite decide whether he's a young dude who dresses and acts older or an older man who looks fantastically young.

[@sevenseasonsofbrown]

he's currently 49, but I don't know how old he was when this video was taken

[@MK-ih6wp]

The loose fitting pants make the video look out dated.

[@sambos1815]

the blond girl seen at 1:42 definitely just checked her fella still has the gear on him for afters

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

The cage comes down? Dylan, are you sure you were a human child and not a jaguar cub?

[@paulnorberg3869]

Gonna eat a biscuit now.

[@whitehorse1959]

"I don't know what I want, but I know I want it now" - every young person

[@JWHealing]

All wonderful, but my fav part starts at 12:18 the part about riding on an airplane.

[@Gabriel1o1]

Top 5 all time all countries favorite

[@bistromathcommander8950]

Dealing with his own personal issues? Hm, I think Dylan Moran doesn't read a lot of Batman comics lol

[@achanwahn]

Pretty sure he was being ironic. But I can't tell if you are... 🤔

[@bistromathcommander8950]

@@achanwahn maybe. But it's also possible he doesn't know that much, unless he's a Batman reader. Either way it's still a funny line.

[@dylanmcgrath2784]

Bistromath Commander Mong 😂

[@georgepkoutsavakis8005]

He reminds me so much of late Dave Allen

[@peterneijs387]

Dave Allen still lives

[@sliceofbread29yrago52]

Yer, they are similar.

[@free22]

This is hilarious. Protestant is very different in the US.

[@SidneyBroadshead]

Yeah. It's about never going to church, drinking watered-down coffee, and talking endlessly about wanking to people who are actually having sex.

[@ferinca7655]

Dunno what the word means, but I already know it's 96% of America.

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

Do tell me,please, why is it that an Irish Catholic upbringing has produced so many funny/creative/ generally brilliant people? Or does nobody know?

[@jamesdewane1705]

I wish I knew too. In another bit Moran described how trying to hide one's enjoyment of sensual pleasures is an Irish trait. It closely matches an observation my cousin made about our family years ago, that we can't allow anyone to see us enjoying money. And 1854 was the last time any of us had lived there. Seems like only wit and music are shared and enjoyed freely.

[@lottalotta413]

It's a combination of strict rules and hardship followed by communion wine - that mix is explosive!

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

Art thrives in restriction.

[@jacarts2793]

Humor based on Pain?

[@rachelsullivan1277]

@@jamesdewane1705 to

[@margaretlawrence3385]

What did the person yell out?

[@georgemcclinton1684]

Irish, sure tis in the DNA.

[@crumbledcookie27]

Might just be the eating disorder voice in my head taking the reins but why does Dylan’s bit on Protestant vs Catholic (the latter) just sound like anorexia?... “Oh it’s a plate filled with delicious food - I want it and my body has reached it’s limit - I’m going to eat the whole thing and hate myself for it but why does the self loathing feel so good? Oh the shame, the shame”

[@chorusofoddities]

Yet another example of Universal Comedy editing repeat clips into each video of each comedian

[@deoge3278]

He is just brilliant. There isn't another comic out there that can go from high brow to toddler on crack all in the same breath. He really is a genius. Imo Black Books s the funniest show of all time. Followed closely by The IT Crowd. If only we could get a show starring Dylan Moran and Matt Berry AND Richard Ayoade. How unbelievably awesome.would that be?!

[@MK-ih6wp]

Is it weird that I hated Black Books but love his standup?

[@deoge3278]

@@MK-ih6wp embrace ur weird!! 😁

[@Fairy_Ukraine]

Dislikes came from Christians 😂 ‘cause truth hurts much more than a plate of biscuits. Witty

[@Fairy_Ukraine]

Ogmios Danite sorry, is it even English you speaking? ‘Cause it’s probably way too spiritual for me being able to get the point of your answer ☺️ oh maybe it’s better to try “deCeased” instead of “deSeased”? Go educate yourself first, then trying to get what humour and sarcasm are. Good luck 😉

[@loodlebop]

@Ogmios Danite who's comments are being dismissed?

[@jh5401]

i liked it mate, its pretty true 😂

[@achanwahn]

Not all ;p lol

[@allthatyoutouch3164]

Maybe because he's misinterpreting the Bible.

[@A_Salted_Fishe]

Dylan Moran confirmed for covid-19 xD

[@MK-ih6wp]

Am I the only one who doesn't like how this was edited? I adore this special (still, many years later!) from start to end.... but it loses its magic when the clips jump around.

[@Alltoofinite]

Everyone, I know who has turned to Jesus… Are the kind of people who don’t do so well with others Genius

[@daphneraven9439]

Ah, Dude; ya had ya trash the Big Guy.... ya had me right up ya there.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

It's not really "trashing", more just pointing out that he has a tendency to complain... cause, you know, for example, he did kinda let EVERYONE know he was pretty upset during that whole overturning-moneylenders-tables-at-the-temple incident. I mean, I have my problems, but do you see me basically shouting "This is where I like to talk to my Dad and I don't like you trying to conduct business here, ya bunch of criminals!" at any point? Gee: talk about melodrama! In all seriousness, as the child of a minister myself, I actually have a lot of respect for many people of faith. Maybe just relax a little? I think The Big Guy can handle the occasional silly joke at His expense - He's big enough for that, right?

[@machimasuokudasai8261]

C

[@kneazle3603]

2:57 adhd

[@alexandrinaaa1274]

More like OCD

[@bryanwalsh1107]

Why include the punchline in the thumbnail? You must not understand Moran's comedy to do such a thing.

[@michaelteret4763]

I love Dylan Moran, but the editing on these videos is simply infuriating!

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

His mind is the same size as the universe. Where does he go get this stuff? Answer : good hard cider has only exists in the UK and we cant get it in Europe.

[@joshuawood8445]

2nd comment, I feel like I've made it. This is for you mum She is dead

[@Mr_Valentin.]

Shoutout for Joshua's mum

[@bradevans7882]

HELLO MOM

[@boffyboydj]

She'd be so proud champ.

[@wilkinbracken1727]

Gb

[@2323guts]

And yet people still tun to jesus...

[@EvelynBaron]

I'am helpless totally helpless with laughter, o the the shame the shame nothing will make me feel better now ... except cocaine. I think he retired but wish he hadn't.

[@bobbart4198]

... " All GREAT Religions are Built on Shame " ... Which is why I am a Shameless Atheist ! ...

[@serendip369]

An endless cycle of repetition , he says , while putting his teacup down . hehee...

[@islarkur7665]

He is charming and witty and goodlooking he must be gay

[@esterbengoa6077]

I feel sorry about Catholics whom feel always shame. I was always told about the love and forgiveness of God.

[@zztopz7090]

I cant watch a set that has annoying apontaneous clapping during a bit. Who the hell claps while they're laughing? It's one or the other.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Why? I mean I can breathe AND walk simultaneously. Why should it be a matter of choice? Loads of people laugh at something funny while simultaneously clapping cause it's brilliant at comedy shows. Have you not heard of "multi-tasking"? How are you so fragile that spontaneous clapping during a bit sends you (metaphorically, I stress, cause you seem rather literal-minded in a way) running for the hills? Who hurt you, to make you so easily dissuaded from comedic joy? Tell me, and I'll fight them! It doesn't seem right that you should be upset like this!

[@seagecko]

@@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494 - I laughed at your chivalrous comment. Well done for reaching out to Katia. Maybe you could meet for coffee?

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

@@seagecko well I'm a 46-year-old mother of two, so it was probably a maternal thing really... Chivalry be damned! ;-)

[@MatthewHolevinski]

wow he is identical to bill cosby! that is awesome

[@BeeWhistler]

Matthew Holevinski I... really hope he’s not. A substitute for Bill Cosby, possibly... who was brilliant on stage but who I can’t bring myself to watch anymore.

[@MatthewHolevinski]

@@BeeWhistler do you not see the delivery, the mannerisms, the rhythm?

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

@@MatthewHolevinski No! I see a lanky mop-haired possibly tipsy Irish misanthrope with a strong sense of the absurd and his own fairly unique delivery - NONE of which is like Cosby (except, with the whole drugging and raping women horror, Cosby was in real life a complete and UTTER misanthrope, certainly regarding anyone female). Cosby on stage was an obviously calculated performer - part of Moran's genius is making it look like he's kinda rambling from a stream-of-consciousness and we just happen to be present for it. Not seeing Cosby AT ALL. Frankly bewildered how you do....

[@MatthewHolevinski]

@@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494 how does any of that have anything to do with line delivery?

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

@@MatthewHolevinski How does Cosby's line delivery in any way resemble Moran"s? edit: just occurred to me - is this about... pauses? Cause if it is, one could note that William Shatner is also well known for this. Also, he's done at least one piece of dark comedy spoken word - does that make him identical to Moran, let alone Cosby? I don't get it.

[@TJDious]

In over 40 years of being Catholic including 8 years of Catholic school I've never experienced the stuff the comedians always talk about. Must be missing something.

[@Nilesong1]

I think I'd want my money back really.

[@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis]

You don't deserve it. Anybody that doesn't find Dylan Moran funny cannot be trusted to make financial decisions!

[@Willy_Tepes]

@@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis He is funny in a kind of pathetic way, but I am far too mature to laugh at losers.

[@raphaelambrosiuscostco]

Good god...

[@seanworkman431]

@@Willy_Tepes but you did watch it

[@Willy_Tepes]

​@@seanworkman431 I was waiting for something to laugh at but only got a chuckle. I used to think he was funny, but now it is just sad.