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[@combivan4346]

Rest in Peace Barry Humphries, comedic genius. Aussie icon.

[@lizzy9975]

Absolutely 💯! And with the PC woke brigade, he'd never see the light of day today! One of Australia's greatest assets and comedians. 💔💔💔

[@michaelg4664]

@@lizzy9975 lol What are you talking about? It's the conservatives that are trying to outlaw drag queens, not the "woke" liberals. Do you even know what the word means?

[@ambermclean8456]

Yes RIP. Sich an Aussie icon & always hillarious ❤

[@westaussie965]

Didn’t know he died😢

[@westaussie965]

@@michaelg4664the “woke brigade” banned him and called him transphobic, do your research

[@twiggyeison]

Dame Edna owned this whole segment. True Master is action .

[@susanford2388]

I just love Billie Jean's reaction to Dame Edna & Elton John. She is in constant hysterics.

[@sew1835]

Seldom have I seen here on talk shows, but she really enjoyed herself. Loved watching her laugh!

[@cameronjroberts]

Billy Jean and Dame Edna had a great day. Elton obviously was on a downer.

[@Fuzcapp]

Dame Edna just takes over. Brilliant.

[@peterbland7227]

I love how she takes over the show.

[@amandajstar]

Yeah but JAY didn't 😄😄😄

[@indigocheetah4172]

@@amandajstar , he doesn't have a sense of humour . As Barry took over poor Jay Leno was out of his depth .

[@eoinoconnell185]

@@indigocheetah4172 Not true. As host, Jay would be getting the voice in his ear screaming for him to take back control. It's just a good thing he didn't.

[@seventiesmemories5116]

I am lucky to have seen Dame Edna live twice in my lifetime. She was amazing!

[@colcuro]

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[@aspasialogica8416]

saw her 4 times in NYC and DC. PHENOMENOL. TIMELESS!!!

[@jamesframpton8120]

"She"?

[@YoBoyMarcus]

I saw her live once and I've never laughed so much in my life.

[@jamesframpton8120]

@@YoBoyMarcus "She's" hysterical

[@BadApe351]

I can safely say there will never be another entertainer like Barry Humphries ever again. He was truly unique. And the world will never be quite the same without him. Thankyou so much Barry.

[@hamburger4622]

He was an incredible man, very smart guy RIP Barry

[@galaxy98765]

I saw Dame Edna at the Moore Theatre in Seattle in January 2015 and got to talk with him out in the parking lot afterwards. He was happy that I have the DVD's of his shows "Neighbourhood Watch". Such a lovely man. The gladiolas he gave me lasted for a long time. I will always miss him. Rest in peace, sweet man.

[@indigocheetah4172]

That's a lovely comment .

[@berndkolossa2164]

Ever so sorry to learn about Dame Edna's passing. Thank you so much for countless good laughs and brilliant entertainment.

[@susiemoberly6756]

Dame Edna was brilliant and SO clever. Sadly missed. One of the BEST... R I P

[@JMichael2x2]

Barry Humphries was truly a comedic genius - just coming out cold like that and dominating the panel and keeping the audience in stitches - so clever! R.I.P. ❤

[@eastbackbay]

Jay wisely stepped back knowing he was being schooled by a legend.

[@Chapsikan2801]

Elton is loving this because he gets her humour and is expecting anything to come out of Barry’s mouth 😂

[@hughmanatee7657]

Not to mention sharing her wardrobe.

[@overcomerbtboj]

@@hughmanatee7657lol 😂

[@debbiegoodine5037]

Love how Edna drew Elton in when she was talking about her face furniture! Reminded me of Elton's early career and his outrageous costumes and glasses!❤❤❤ RIP Edna and Barry you are both missed!❤❤❤

[@matimus100]

Eltons Wrong

[@heidirourke2259]

Dame Edna aka Barry Humphries were good friends with elton john king charles

[@IVthHorseman]

Dame Edna was never a guest on a talk show. When you bring her out, the show is hers.

[@maximilianc9897]

Oh Dame Edna…you brought so much love and light into this dark world. Thank for making us laugh. We will miss you ❤

[@anjou6497]

Agree possum ! 👀💥☺️💖

[@honeybeebadger]

Jay is actually doing a great job just let Damed Edna talk no point interrupting when there’s a genius at work 🤩💚💙💜

[@sharefail]

Jay is a gentleman

[@pearlwhitney4532]

An absolute Aussie legend. You will never be replaced Dame Edna/Barry. RIP with the Stars xxx

[@mattcorcoran7082]

Australia’s greatest national treasure… Dame Edna Everage.

[@jamesyoung1156]

Pp

[@grandadneal8114]

Along with sir Les

[@Prof.Pwnalot]

@@grandadneal8114 Barry Humphries too

[@grandadneal8114]

@@Prof.Pwnalot yes forgot about him ahem

[@annehat4833]

In your mind only !!

[@trudyfox938]

Never lost for words and immediately commands attention, bless her.

[@artemisxw8708]

An absolute Aussie legend, Barry Humphries will be sorely missed. I was lucky to see him years ago and his character portrayals were hilarious Dame Edna Everage (a twist on the word Average), Les Patterson and thought provoking, Sandy Stone. We got gladiolas and chux were thrown into the audience. He was an extremely intelligent and insightful comedian, poet and artist. Vale Sir Barry Humphries.

[@christopheroverend1516]

I saw him in Liverpool in the 90s. Bizarrely in the whole theatre there were about ten people, it was dead. He went on anyway and absolutely smashed it, in almost a private show. I felt sorry for him in a way that it could be so poorly attended, but he was devastatingly funny. A true professional

[@jamescairns4051]

I hear Dame Edna’s voice and I smile comforted knowing I’m listening to a sage, swami, saint and seamstress. Love you BH

[@mickkollins]

Brilliant comment mate!

[@BLAB-it5un]

What a remarkable set of guests on the stage at the same time. Even without any direct references, the intersection of ideas these three represent about gender and sexuality is just stunning.

[@kelrogers8480]

Omg, take your Woke shite and shove it where the sun don't shine. We've had enough of you dangerous, racist, Nutjobs!

[@sushicourier]

I've seen Edna perform twice in Los Angeles and both times hysterical!

[@MEMann-md4il]

😯 I am jealous!!!!

[@jdaniels1949]

Me too wish I had been at one of them

[@spactick]

No one touches the improvisational gifts of Barry Humphries. I saw him in concert in San Francisco several years ago and was blown-away how she/ he was able to literally create the performance on the spot interacting with the audience. Absolutely brilliant, nothing was planned and it was hystarical

[@MrClingclong]

Wonderful Barry, (in my humble opinion) Australian entertainment's greatest export. I'm 58 now and it seems that Dame Edna has made me laugh all my life. I will miss Barry Humphreys enormously.

[@faithmapstone9982]

I saw Dame Edna some years ago on Stage & she was fantastic. Last year, I met Barry after his show & chatted to him for a few golden minutes! Rip Barry/Dame /Genius ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤

[@wordreet]

Yadda yadda yadda, "Oh hello Jay!" That killed me!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SirGregory]

The best gag amongst some great gags.

[@BillyKirbyUK]

Barry, you were a true comic genius. Sadly missed. Oh and Edna, also missed. But not sadly. With glee and gracious thanks. Thank you so much for bringing fun and laughter into our lives

[@whatslifespurpose]

Dame Edna always dominates the stage!

[@mikeonb4c]

I got to see the Dame and Sir Les no less than three times in the 1970s- I was a huge fan and we have lost a most remarkable and unique fun and laughs giving talent and razor sharp wit. Quite irreplaceable. RIP Barry Humphries - people will be mourning your passing all over the world ♥

[@thefantasyreview8709]

Dame Edna is basically the only one that forces talk show hosts to go quiet - even the quickest ones just let her run with it.

[@marionopisso212]

Yes, she once said that her act is a monolog, interrupted by strangers!

[@usercarefree44]

I found most people went along as good sports...😅😅

[@jimbeans2466]

Absolutely right. The best way to ruin an interview with Dame Edna is to talk too much. Most hosts get it.

[@spizzenergi2292]

The only Aussie that has a UK sense of humour…god bless

[@usercarefree44]

@@spizzenergi2292 Probably cos Barry lived in the UK...

[@johnmunro4952]

The one. The only. Still the best . Rest in peace you brilliant bugger!

[@mongolike513]

Billy Jean was just giggling in real time. So good to see.

[@bobjohnson1587]

Yes, it certainly was! She was having a hilarious time sitting at the end of the couch and just enjoying it so much!

[@annehat4833]

They are laughing at us !...they are all trans porters ....you have been fooled

[@bobjohnson1587]

@@annehat4833 "Their"? Don't you mean 'they're'? "Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice shame on you." lol

[@alantemple8208]

I saw Dame Edna 5 times on stage in London. In ‘ Back with a vengeance’ in 1989, she was raised on a crane like contraption in order to meet her paupers which were members of the audience sitting in ‘ the gods’. ‘ I’m very high up possums’ she said. ‘ Hope I don’t have any little involuntary reactions. Be it on your own heads if I do’. Wonderful memories.

[@Windsurfingaddict]

Timeless and still hilariously funny, 🤣🤣🤣 Rest in peace

[@deannadrake2040]

I very vividly remember watching this when it originally aired. I haven't laughed that hard too many times in my 54 years now! It was absolutely hysterical! And Elton did "Philadelphia Freedom" for Billie Jean...anyone else think that maybe Billie & Elton were twins separated at birth & raised in different countries?? They looked so much alike for years.

[@teedub3984]

I'd love to see the whole episode and see Edna with the next gues as wellt 😂

[@MrN8073]

Thank you Sir for the great childhood memories, sitting with my parents and listening to them both laugh out loud. I had no idea what I was watching, but I enjoyed seeing them laugh. RIP mum and Dame of course.

[@ikm64]

"A professional" Someone that makes the extraordinarily difficult look extraordinarily simple.

[@markywellsboy2182]

Elton knew what was coming, Billy Jean appeared not to. The way Dame Edna makes her burst out laughing is just great. Gonna miss the Dame.

[@anjou6497]

Yep. Elton is a sharp cookie too. I'm sure it touched him deeply when Barry died. 👍💖⚘️

[@skookella]

Simply brilliant! If you want to see a gifted man, BH is certainly that. He will continue to bring tears to many eyes...big juicy tears of laughter. Thank you sir!

[@samwharton7313]

It is interesting that performers like Elton John and Cher are true professionals. They recognize they Barry is there to do his performance and they support him by blending in and not distracting from his moment to shine.

[@supersparks9466]

Cher?

[@samwharton7313]

@@supersparks9466 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmPWqKeLibmfirs

[@rottenapple6109]

Oh man. I miss Barry already. The world is less fun now for his passing. RIP my friend.

[@Bruce-1956]

RIP Barry. Dame Edna will be missed.

[@hagar6359]

Rest in peace Barry, Sir Les, Dame Edna

[@tango22ah]

Went to see Dame Edna in San Francisco almost 23 years ago with my wife. He absolutely killed it. As a Brit I felt so proud. RIP Barry you were the best.

[@musicdpc007]

He was an Aussie but lived in London

[@doughstarstar4032]

He's an Australian comedian but transcends nationality.

[@onepom63]

He’s a comical genius a one of a kind.

[@matttcoburn]

Elton's dry humour sex comments are only understood by Barry Humphries. Both these guys are in a league of their own on set here.

[@Jemppu]

The amount of spectacled icons through the roof.

[@tonylove4800]

Dame Edna makes me lough out loud every time - even now. Poor Jay. He was being ignored and hated it.

[@dbcooper3503]

Lough and the world laughs at you.

[@tonylove4800]

@@dbcooper3503 Dunno what the fuck that means.

[@dbcooper3503]

@@tonylove4800 likewise, “lough” out loud!

[@Justiceforpets]

Edna didn’t ignore him, tho he seemed to be played. Uncomfortably.

[@Justiceforpets]

@Tony, do you not mean laugh?

[@MsOSheDidIt]

Rest in Peace Sweetheart 💋 You were one of a kind and the most beautiful person ever. The amount of people who you brought laughter and joy to all over the world can never be matched. I'm sure you are still making them laugh up in heaven. 🫂😔🫶🏻

[@martinstent5339]

Those notes which the talk show hosts have on their little cards: If you invite Dame Edna you might as well throw them away, she always just takes over everything.

[@jamesbroadbent3555]

Elton is brilliant also.

[@WhoWho569]

Thank you so much for the laughs Barry Humphries! 💙

[@adsie79]

Love this. What talent to hold court like that for so long.

[@OrnumCR]

Incredibly quick wit. Love the double entendres.. Saw Dame Edna live in Australia some years ago now with Madge in tow. Very entertaining.

[@lekoman]

What a nonsensical and rude thing to say.

[@gemmaday8561]

God bless Barry Humphries, so entertaining, so iconic, so Aussie 💕

[@peterkawe6451]

Barry is a genius! Never forget when he had Cher as guest, she was boiling of fury but Barry saved it, after 2 minutes she was laughing Again...

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Cher was terrific guest! We must have ben watching a different show. She totally got Edna!

[@PaulDMills]

2:08 “oh hello jay”. About peed my pants 😂😂😂

[@davidwise9487]

One of a kind! Dame Edna was so brilliant and funny! Those outfits/ so unique!

[@kennethtalbott2233]

We're going to miss Dame Edna. Barry Humphries was a genius. difunctional family like the queen. brilliant. R.I.P.

[@ehlerhog]

I've always loved Barry. I actually didn't know he was a female impersonator. He wasn't as well known here in the U S. But really loved. Genius 😍💔

[@frankG335]

I've heard of her but never seen her. She's hilarious and so clever! Omg! Down the rabbit hole I will now proceed.

[@marionoz9980]

His name is Barry Humphries he is one of Australia's best exports. Absolutely hilarious.

[@coldacre]

try some Les Patterson

[@jefolson6989]

You are in for many treats!

[@robharris6874]

Genius at work. Took right over the whole show !

[@michaelstanley3961]

Global icon.. from a past but must missed era...

[@patriciajustice9795]

She just outshines everone

[@gabriellefagan1014]

Back in 1978, Dame Edna released a song entitled "Every mother wants a boy like Elton".

[@Seanoir]

She got in “trouble” on the Australian pop show Countdown for annotating she had to go to centre stage and mime her hit single.

[@martinweier505]

Great interaction between Elton John and Dame Edna, Elton gets the joke, not sure the others understod

[@zellah]

Americans understand humor.

[@erflingnot]

Funny is funny, no matter where you’re from witty! Has no geography

[@thegoldenpanther6986]

@@zellah They don't understand British humour, namely irony and sarcasm.

[@eugeneclasby518]

@@thegoldenpanther6986 You obviously don’t know what these words mean. Babble on, baby Brit.

[@LiveInSydney]

I saw Elton two days ago and put a video of the show on my channel. I met Barry Humphries in Sydney a few years ago. As funny today as he was here

[@helpelaine3927]

RIP Barry Humphries, AKA Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson, entertainment legend.

[@leizajayne1098]

You kind of forget that with the passing of the wonderful Barry Humphries that we’ve also lost Dame Edna too 😢

[@droses1600]

From his autobiography (title escapes me, but well worth reading), here's one of his stories (slightly paraphrased by me) from his early childhood growing up in Melbourne, a very upper-middle class and staid community. On his street lived an extremely prim and proper family in the traditional mould: stay at home mother, banking executive father doing his daily 9-5, only child little girl, about 5 or 6. Being on her own, she got bored quite easily. She was allowed to play on the front lawn, but was strongly forbidden to venture beyond those boundaries. However, one day, something exciting happened. On the vacant plot next door on the other side of the chainlink fence, some builders turned up and started to lay the foundations for a new house. Of course, the girl was fascinated: so much more interesting than her dollies and other toys. She observed intently everything the guys did going about their duties. They in turn noticed her and idly chatted with her every now and again. The mother observed all of this, and talked privately with the foreman, who invited the little one over as a 'helper'. Overjoyed!! So for the next days and weeks, instead of a pretty dress, she put on 'work clothes & wellies' and did a few safe and undemanding jobs with the labourers for a couple of hours each day; Mother instructed her not to make a nuisance of herself by asking too many questions and be as quiet as possible and to do as she was told. She was especially in her element at smoko (breaktime), pretending to be Mother and pouring the tea for all the lads, listening intently to their conversations. Eventually, after a couple of weeks the guys had a whipround, and on their payday presented her with an envelope with a few dollars inside so she wouldn't feel left out. The little girl was ecstatic, and ran home to her mummy with it and wanted to go and buy some new toys. However, her mother was careful and cautious and told her they would have to open a bank account and save it for a 'rainy day'. (Girl was confused and didn't understand as they were always sunny days in that part of Australia.) So next day they went into town to visit her father's bank. Of course, the female teller recognised them and said to the little one: "Wow, so much money! Where did you get it from?" "I've been working on building a house next door.These are my wages!!" "Gosh! You're such a big girl now. Was it hard work?" "Oh, not too bad, thank you for asking." "Did you learn a lot?" "Yes, I think one day, when I grow up, I might join that profession." "And are you going to be doing any more building soon?" "Well, we will if the fucking bricks ever turn up. And we're going to be demanding more pay from that bloody bastard big boss!!"

[@tonyfranklin8306]

Goodnight and god bless Barry, your alter-egos Dame Edna and Sir Les (Pattison) will be aorely missed!

[@DaveDalton]

Billie is having a ball!

[@rachelgarber1423]

I see Dame Edna I pause to watch RIP lovely lady

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Elton John looks nervous here. But this is funny☺️

[@mickkollins]

Truly one of the GREATS..on ya Bazza mate!

[@mickkollins]

RIP mate! Just watched this again..Edna dominates with a with that is unstoppable!

[@judithhopes151]

Where are Edna's gorgeous dresses now, they need to be in a museum.

[@pattysherwood7091]

They are preserved in some place, I forget. A school?

[@abbeyshell23]

They are all housed at the National Gallery of Victoria ( NGV Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺). Barry made sure the whole collection went there! 😂

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@abbeyshell23 thank you!

[@davidevans3227]

i do like it on these shows when the guests start chatting among themselves thankyou for sharing this 🙂

[@md61211]

Very Graham Norton-ish

[@davidevans3227]

@@md61211 my memories go back to wogan lol

[@md61211]

@@davidevans3227 Common denominator, them

[@andrewmogg-jm6jw]

Barry Humphries, comedy genius.

[@jamierobertson-cy4gq]

Oh Dame Edna, the world will be so much less colourful without you. X

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Elton being British kept up with the Aussie. The other 2 were probably a little lost here lol

[@Jorre-Fisk]

Barry, they screeched and cancelled you.. they spat on your name and legacy. But we are all here supporting you. We all love you and always will... The screech will fade soon but your beauty will live on. Thanks dame and mate.

[@paperchain1239]

It is impossible absolutely not to smile at this lady...

[@stephenflanagan8518]

Australian at its 👌 best

[@MrZakatista]

Old women in Melbourne actually spoke like. He's amping it up, but not by much.

[@Yvonne-le6ju]

Lucky me...saw him in St Kilda.... brilliant 💕🇦🇺

[@briandoyle6188]

Billie Jean king loved every second of that and you could definitely see Barry and dame Edna definitely admired her for the great sports woman she was....

[@damfadd]

Omg just so on the edge no-one knows what to do RIP BARRY HUMPHRIES

[@tomitstube]

and lost on most people is dame edna's (astutely political) dissing of jay leno, you've got elton john and billie jean king and she (purposely in my mind) gives leno the cold shoulder, in a humorous way of course. brilliant comedy and political shrewd wit.

[@tewaewae]

it was part of the skit. Jay was supposed to look pissed. in your mind is probably right.

[@Myplop]

I love that billy jean loves this

[@tomtalker2000]

Yet again she STOLE TH SHOW...!!! Nobody can match her quick wit and pose.

[@jimmywhite3922]

Dame Edna...The one and onlyl!...Just say DAME!

[@anjou6497]

I wish Elton would write a eulogy song for Edna/Barry. Elton's musical brilliance could do it. But the trouble is, the word POSSUMS keeps coming up....lovely madness. Adored Barry Humpries. Always will. 💖👠😎🌱

[@NorfolknStealth]

Very funny. RIP Barry Humphries..

[@Vultoor]

Thanks for all the laughs Barry ❤

[@jerramy]

So tragic we are losing all our greatest imrov comedians, along with Johnathan Winters and Robin Williams. They just don't make them like that anymore!

[@ucanleaveyourhaton]

What a beautiful woman Dame Edna was. ❤️ A national treasure, for sure.

[@professornuke7562]

Jay Leno getting interviewed on his own show.

[@johannesbols57]

A silver accessory for his IV drip.

[@josiequintela7238]

Goodbye Possums!!!! 🙏🙏🇦🇺🌹🥂 Who’s the Queen... Dame Edna or Elton? Dame Edna will be missed in MooneePonds 😔