Edinburgh 2011: The Boy With Tape on His Face - Three @ The Fringe - BBC Three

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[@327Soccer]

this guy is actually a genius

[@YoungDris1]

real talk bruh

[@nem447]

Was Michael Jackson ever this black?

[@rottingemptiness]

absolutely

[@Baby4Ghost]

he trained 3 people without saying a word.. damn..

[@Alteriukas]

It's the next Mr.Bean, he will be in movies for sure if not yet.

[@alexcortez5571]

damn he trained 3 people without saying a word :o

[@BarreOblique]

If only as a teacher we could do that sort of things ...

[@JonNewberry]

this guy is fantastic. why cant real talent like this get famous?

[@Lycanrice]

Because people are too idiotic to fall for idiotic things like vine and such

[@ooyou]

+Diekenki PREACH 🙌🙌

[@Lycanrice]

+Alienated BaoZi Thx I come here weekly

[@ameerdekheel3901]

one day...one day he shall rise!

[@Snapcrakle37]

He is on Americas got talent this season so hopefully that will build his popularity

[@Pookie0504kb]

He could/should be an international star comedian! His "language" is universal and understood around the world. I think he's brilliant and quite unique!

[@KetchupRevenge]

Rowan Atkinson had a similar thought (Mr. Bean). When he came up with Mr. Bean, he actually booked his act on the French speaking stage at the Montreal Comedy festival to see if physical comedy translated over the language barrier. The fact that the audience was mainly French-Speaking made no difference... They laughed just as hard as his English Speaking audiences.

[@Monsterhunterbrony]

In the same vein in montreal we had Michel Courtemanche who was also pretty good before his downfall. he tried to outdo an other comedian who at the time bea tthe world record for longest improvised stand up comedy. Michel attempted to make a 24 hours improvised sketch but sadly after about 2 hours he ran out of ideas and decided to refund the audience.

[@nanomsn788]

he will become one believe me , I'm moroccan and I'm laughing so hard at this :') , he's a real artist and if he wins the AGT then we'll officially talk about a new international comedian god willing.

[@rbxCriss]

He's already travelled around the world. He was announced by Tim Minchin, for crying out loud.

[@ananikitovic6577]

+Zect om.

[@LickNRiff]

A tour de force of inventiveness and stage confidence. One of the most original comics I've seen in a long time.

[@mrali4135]

Whats your name this songs in the show

[@Qmarkboy]

After so many years still makes me laugh. Such a genius without any words.

[@gusteree]

All the Agt watchers are gonna be here soon

[@mahogatstfm8160]

I'm here. He's amusing

[@justinthestickman]

LOL he needs to do this with the judges

[@bob-km4uq]

+Justin Huang yeah but he only will have like 2 min

[@mitchhillerich1922]

I glad I am... Hilarious

[@sheld999]

little old nz making people laugh again :) 1st with billy james now with boy with tape on mouth

[@Aang_L._Jackson]

how did he make two shoes look like a singing Michael Jackson... so brilliant

[@gregde3176]

His career is made up of making other people feel awkward.. it's genius :')

[@SarieeSqueak]

I've seen him live. To those of you who don't like him, it's much better if you actually go and watch it. Different atmosphere. I love him, I think he's hilarious!

[@whats77775]

Я вам по-хорошему завидую!!!

[@beccab3671]

Love how he incorporates music in his routines

[@The_willfather]

I love how he taps the mic at the beginning to make sure it works, like he’s gonna talk

[@kristineximeno6739]

The amazing thing is that it gets funnier and funnier when I watch it again and again ... 😹😆😄🤣

[@angryrantmansneighbours8470]

This guy helped me when I needed happiness in my life.. forever thankful for him

[@whats77775]

He meak me smiling tooo

[@KathyTam-nv5lw]

Me too!

[@VerdaTal]

I never once thought I'd see an example of Jester comedy combine with Mime in such a brilliant, relevant way. I'm sad it took my this long to find his work, but I'm thrilled that I have.

[@barbvanhouten9244]

Allen S I just found him in Oct. of this year (2018) and I can't get enough! Have to watch him every day, or I can't start the day!💖

[@LizBizEEEE]

I bring you back

[@hetaes]

His act is so cute and innocent, yet brilliantly hilarious. I love it. I hope he wins AGT.

[@JustAbe1020]

its simple, yet brilliant. He's going to win AGT.

[@luiskhleif8595]

Same I was calling it

[@peacefrieden6026]

I am not sure about that, this year there are some really good talents

[@lavabuckethd5507]

I also want him to win but the thing is if he does people would be like how did this guy even get into the finals

[@merringuthrie2587]

God, I hope so with all my soul!

[@aybanpali]

+Lavaboy1738 Let them say that. If he gets there he deserves it.

[@ManuSharmaCA]

Genius... He is so awsome... I wish I could get 1 percent of his talent

[@saidboulbaroud1942]

good god this man is weird but genius 😍😍😍😍

[@JH-ng3hj]

Reminds me of Charlie Chaplin

[@saidboulbaroud1942]

Exactly

[@Snowleopard755]

There's a video of him being interviewed and he seems pretty normal, just weird for his act - which isn't unusual in showbiz. Genius - definitely.

[@justSleepi]

he's creepy but funny at the same time

[@JustLooseMe]

What he does is so... simple, but he do it on such a genius way its incedible! xD

[@Nic_thehauntedhaunter27]

This guy is brilliant.

[@jkrfan7]

He's really good. Reminds me of Charlie Chaplin

[@curt05311]

He's offbeat and reminds me of Andy Kaufman.

[@LaraTang]

reminds me of the guy from AGT

[@elmojoworking]

he is the same... his name is sam wills

[@LaraTang]

I know haha

[@Mar-velousMarlenak8]

jkrfan7 I was thinking exactly the same thing! This kind of talent is something you are born with it's like he's Charlie's reincarnation.

[@Nobellend]

Im telling u,this guy is totally awesome,even long performance but funny and intelligent...

[@walsjell]

+Nobellend he is very creative person!

[@Zoe_the_Introverted]

He should do the boogie bit with Simon Cowell and Howie.

[@the_official_rosfield]

I would pay money to see that happen

[@Zoe_the_Introverted]

+Tylernation Gaming it would be just fabulous, right?

[@Rockysbeats]

he kinda dropped the ball on his last Act on AGT. if he had of done the Boogie with the judges like you said he might of won!

[@godaistudios]

Unfortunately, based on the time allotted to each act, he wouldn't have been able to do it properly.

[@Mar-velousMarlenak8]

When simple silliness and creativity are more enjoyable and funny to watch than most of the other comedians out there. Tape face you are amazing sir! Much love to you from the US.

[@BergsArt]

I never thought that imagination like this could be entertaining. I was wrong.

[@mg42sd]

This guy is a breath of fresh air from the past! Just brilliant!

[@benezieldepaulapereira9212]

You is brasilian??

[@mg42sd]

@@benezieldepaulapereira9212 Yes I don't.

[@benezieldepaulapereira9212]

@@mg42sd nice to talke, to you friend.

[@eddiemglass]

Having first seen him on AGT, I am amazed to learn that he had this act, back in 2011. A very funny, inventive, mime act.

[@sheld999]

Hes been acting since 2003

[@0405tasha]

the guy with the black shirt killed me 😂😂😂 how can u be that awkward 😜

[@guywalls4585]

+Random Guy my teenage years I wasn't awkward

[@bungarin4041]

he is cute

[@abrahamgoodwin-meads5592]

Bruh. Is our last name actually Abraham?

[@duyson5632]

He was framed. Tape face do that every time 😂😂😂

[@zsoofush89]

I think he is sweet

[@Normanroberts]

This is genius, pure genius. Sam Wills, my deepest respect. Love it!!

[@JjM91084]

This was pure genius. I love Don't Blame It On The Boogie by The Jackson 5. Right when the song came on I knew exactly why he was making the participants do what they were doing and the build up was perfect. Just sucks that they were so stiff and the crowd was so lame. If the participants would've been more in to it I'm sure the crowd would've too. And it's kinda freaky how much tape boy resembles Eminem. Definitely rooting for tape boy to win AGT just off his pure creativity and uniqueness

[@EdwardKen_nedy]

I know this comment was 6y ago but I just can't control myself to tell you how much I agree with you

[@natsuki7253]

That man's rise was crazy. Literally amazing.

[@BenCraftzCreative]

This should be his Finals act for sure. I know he will go to the finals because he's won over the audience already

[@TheQueenofSoup]

+Lloyd Franklin how do you know he was in the bottom two? they announce the people who advance in no particular order, he was actually at least within the top 5.

[@n2i3v4]

such a talent!! can't stop watching it over and over

[@CigarBearSD]

Love him! It will be nice to see him go further in AGT.

[@trick3369]

Jo log uske friends honge wo kitna khus rehte honge..Bahut accha lagta h ye banda

[@gc4530]

It's so amazing to see all his way from far-far 2011 till now! The truly self-made man. High respect!

[@l.artista1403]

HE'S A LIVING GENIUS LEGEND

[@sumayah6025]

I feel like he's gotten younger since this performance. . . it's the eyeliner, isn't it?

[@intiotto3616]

Sumayah Khan yes if you mean the 4 kilos of coal around his eyes

[@duyson5632]

Yes, just look at Avril Lavigne. Human perception can be trick and the eyes makeup is one of those trick

[@jnsonishphotography4426]

HE IS THE ONE UNIQUE MIME IN THE WORLD

[@pablosky5]

It's brilliant and You do not need to speak his language to laugh. Just amazing!

[@thenerdwholovesentertainme1721]

Legends say that one day... he will be a star.

[@WillBassman]

Why the hell didn't he use that Michael Jackson routine for the finals on America's Got Talent?

[@ashleyez2022]

toolong

[@WillBassman]

Ashley Hmm, yeah. That's fair. I almost forget sometimes that there are time limits on these things.

[@tiamta]

The contestants can normally only use the judges and nick for their acts (he got special permission for the balloons) taking 3 judges up would only leave 2 (if you include nick)

[@Lissyhead2]

Probably copyright issues

[@tillyboos]

Lean on Me was pretty damn good for AGT's final.

[@Strawberry_gal]

My daughter did this gig at her talent show a few years ago...she loved Tapeface on AGT. So I looked up his acts, she loved this one. Lol.

[@captainloney6239]

I like his music choise sooo much

[@FullFledged2010]

One of the funniest things i've seen on youtube!!

[@nirvashtype0spec3]

I hope he wins AGT, his acts are pure genius and awkwardness...

[@islemdjaberyakoub4972]

I never get Bored watching this dude❤❤😍😍😍

[@BurchSlap]

Awesome! He needs to do this bit on America's Got Talent!

[@jamiebales8394]

I found the first part a bit plane.

[@XxSwiftDemisexX]

I'm not falling for that one.

[@lunch7213]

he's right. Your pun= crash and burn

[@TwentyneMartinez]

oh the puns

[@sevzy1891]

these jokes are too high in the sky for me.

[@KetchupRevenge]

I almost missed my flight from this grounded joke.

[@jordyngalvan8558]

I love the Michael Jackson one. I loved it to pieces.

[@billygardener19]

Now that he's on America's Got Talent, I am seeing all his performances on YOu Tube for the first time. Just love this guy. What a great performer!

[@ashconner2293]

I love tape face!!! He is absolutely talented. We need this talents in our life. His amazing

[@annapatricia3793]

This is absolutely amazing! Every video that I have watched had always ALWAYS made me smile. It's simple but just fantastic. I wish I can say more but I just can't stop laughing because there is no words to describe how much I love his acts. I hope you continue doing more of these things Tape Face!

[@plutototoh]

Aw this man's AMAZING!! I love his work

[@user-bw8pw7vw6o]

I like how this guy makes things alive and how he quick react on people

[@MrTibTib1991]

Tape face is an artist, a genius and incredibly creative!

[@oshanshrestha1821]

like howie said this guy is brilliant

[@HystaricalJoker]

OH MY GOD PLEASE DO THE SECOND ACT ON AGT PLEASSSE

[@kyriakoschrist]

exactly

[@KevinFromHPCustomerSupport]

But how would he? Call ppl form the AGT crowd up there?

[@ferbforneil123]

+Sérgio Almeida maybe the judges. Many acts get the judges to join them.

[@pikachustargirl]

He has like 2 minutes so I don't think he could time wise

[@tipofthetongue2488]

Wouldn't work. It's too long and he's got better stuff.

[@DylanLepore]

This honestly is one of my (no the) all-time favorite skits of his.

[@timc4765]

I only discovered this because he happened to audition for AGT, it makes me wonder what else I am missing...

[@AmilkarLlorente]

OMG, I almost died of laugh, this man is a genius.

[@yuidevin2979]

AGT bring me to this and wow!

[@bluberrybabe1013]

The bit with the shoes singing killed me 😂😂😂

[@ush3699]

one of the best acts ever in any genre

[@Lee-gu8rs]

I really reall really really really really love you - a true love - live long so people could laugh long... i love every single second of your act.. i love you brother - i love you tape face.. believe me i love you... never quit please..

[@emmerzk93]

I laughed so hard at this, I cried. He is so hilarious!!

[@15aal]

He can make me laugh only with corporal expression and a couple of things. Talent

[@sholahw7129]

Oh God, I'm running across the ceiling and trying to cry in the cat)))) This guy is incredible)))))

[@taxi5845]

This guy is brilliant!

[@Delipup]

loved every moment of it

[@soyjoseosarsiug]

He has actually improve through the years. The body language and rythm are now much more acurate

[@natmcsplat]

...Wow, I think I'm going to be buying the whole soundtrack, it's simply beautiful.

[@tapefaceboy]

@thesoulman89 I feel as though I need to have a say in this as it is my show. One of the biggest things I hate is racism and for someone to suggest that there is a racist intention in this show I find offensive! The character and the show in general have developed with the intention to provide comedy that is suitable for anybody, anywhere in the world even to the point that there are no words! For you to be one of the people who LOOKS for racism it shows a lot about you as a human being.

[@bramleydragon]

You tell him Tapeface, what you did was all in good fun and you did it superbly. The Singing shoes were hilarious. Keep up the good work.

[@khadijakolsawala9323]

Omg!! Are you the Real Tape Face!! Omg!! Congratulations! I love watching you to the point that I exhausted all my data and even 2other phones data watching all your performances haha!! Thank you for making us laugh. You're truly unique and you represent what I call as creative and inner child of a person..and you've got absolutely amazing humor skills. Thank you so much if you ever read this comment.!!!

[@doodleoffice221]

What happened? Also, *Are You The Real TapeFace?*

[@bruble14]

tough crowd this one

[@AlibifortheAfterlife]

+brent ruble They loved the Michael Jackson bit tho.

[@fra-kolpanzer]

The guy's the most hilarious thing I've seen in a long time! Bravo!

[@christinedaaewannab4559]

I love this guy, he has the cool circus/Tim Burton style with simple comedy that is a riot!

[@roncho]

amazing turn ordinary things in a very entertainning act!. Very talented

[@ainarahmed7119]

that was awesome ......oh my Gosh I liked.....sooo

[@Thegurram9]

Genius level comedy, he is living his act, those acting skills are legendary reminds me of Charlie chaplin

[@vertigo911]

I thought the 3-guys thing is going to suck, but turned out to be another genius surprise from this guy ! :) Talk about Talent and originality !

[@amanhasnoname766]

The audience is dead af .

[@VLQL]

Brits usually have quiter crowds.

[@dankennedy6377]

Nearly dead

[@Yatsura2]

because he dragged it out af

[@kenc1161]

I thought asleep, boring af

[@kAnimalj]

Talent shows cut out parts that drag so maybe this is just what it actually was and the crowd was just quiet

[@Arek9169]

Music 9:13 to 9:22 - j'y suis jamais allé

[@segnawierzchowcu8562]

thanks:)

[@Miskostas]

mvp

[@GamePandaful]

My hero !!!

[@perry_the_owl1131]

Arko

[@ankitapaul7347]

Ohmygoddd thank you!!!!!!

[@andeluuledna]

Lol this was really good, like what other comments say, he should have chosen this as one of his performences on AGT

[@antonioushanna5069]

this is absolutely one of his best performance ever ♥ :D :D

[@chasegeyer3825]

Hope he wins agt

[@whatsherfacesofija2101]

i dont know how to say it to you....

[@stamechad5218]

he couldn't ever win because all his skits on AGT were from here so people weren't dazzled enough to put him through to be the winner. It was great not superb.

[@TobiasTheWolf]

how does he come up with this crape. love it

[@Floergie1]

I've seen hin about two weeks ago the very first time here on YT and was so mad, I were literally years too late...and suddenly he's back...that's so great!

[@priscillasoriano1970]

Best modern miming I've seen so far... Loveeee itttt!

[@jmpiya]

Knew about this guy before AGT.

[@BulkBrogan.]

same my fellow hipster

[@BusyNest]

Me too

[@OneEyeBruh]

Went to his show in Christchurch, NZ a few years back. Such a cool dude!

[@Jerick120]

he should do this dancing one on agt

[@TheRaizo101]

He's probably saving it for the finals

[@baileythetoaster1333]

I think it's too long. Don't they have only 2 minutes?

[@arman123968]

+Baileythe toaster i think only on auditions :/

[@lianaleia9667]

Genius. I would adore seeing him live! 😎😘😱

[@UserC479]

i think it's absolute genius this - this is bringing back silent comedy such as charlie chaplin with his own style! class stuff

[@2br]

i tried to do the brush thing, didn't work 😞

[@Infamous_man]

he probably had a special brush with a loop around it

[@Elijah-xu3yi]

i did it with my toothbrush and it didnt work the first few times but i got there lmao

[@amethystbunny8956]

+Infamous it was a regular brush.

[@michaelgreenwell9809]

Elijah 3526 I started flying... you weren't doing it right.

[@VinzyHighlights]

Now he is on Americas got Talent

[@Bobbob12397]

Thanks for that. Don't know how I'd get by without that knowledge.

[@Bobbob12397]

I'd consider it a step down.

[@starlitexdragon]

Actually, it's a big step up. If he wins, it's an act in Las Vegas. If not, he still gets a lot of recognition from the show. Not many people know him.

[@abngamingakakingzangoose8888]

+Amy Malfoy so true

[@marsx5886]

+Amy Malfoy just because someone isn't known in America, doesn't mean they aren't known

[@ortegam1724]

this guy is officially my favorite

[@wellfellix]

This guys is a freaking genius! A real entertainer

[@kingkeith4183]

Someone call Tim burton his creations gone lose

[@roshankeni2]

does he qualify as a mime.. he's got the shirt and all

[@WolfDoggie]

If so he's the only good mime I ever seen.

[@Necromancyyy]

Yes

[@javainc.8823]

look up his act in the royal variety and they call him a mime. The only mime not trying to get out of a box.

[@heatherrockwell9012]

Yes. I'm

[@TheGuzdar]

I think he is a mixture of a mime and a prop comic

[@chriskrak5396]

i laughed a lot and the biggest success is to see it again and again after some time and laugh a lot again... keep going my friend....

[@alexbuilds1874]

Hilarious ! The skill of making people laugh without saying a thing, Not a new thing but done brilliantly.