Guess Who Died? | Peter Kay: Live At The Bolton Albert Halls Reaction

[@intotheunknown8386]

"Barge pole" a long pole that was used on canal boats (barges) to push against the banks of the canal. He (peter Kay) is very good at reminding us of the silly things we do and say (and that generations before us have done to) I like him because he keeps to what we all do and say and doesnt get political. Brings the room together rather than look for divisions.

[@ericforsyth]

Michael Farrell: As anything but a right-winger (well, I don’t lean heavily either way, to be honest), there are plenty of leftists who get upset at political comedy. Both sides have huge swaths of PC police type people, as well (with differing focus when it comes to what’s PC and what’s important to ”enforce” as well).

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks for explaining bud appreciate it. Yeah to much is political these days .

[@lydiarodgers]

After Work Reactions yeah so the phrase “wouldn’t touch [him/her] with a barge pole” basically means “i wouldn’t go near [him/her]; they’re disgusting” etc

[@RichardStrong86]

@@ericforsyth But strangely enough the right wingers love to whine about things being political, or they'll structure it like they're relieved it isn't political as a way of whining about things typically being political.

[@karencooper3428]

Not touching with a barge poll, means keep a long way away

[@leytonjay]

"an empty bag of Quavers blew across" killed me.

[@georgina01melia]

I never realise how many phrases I say until Peter Kay points out them out 😂😂 The shopping bags hit different 😂

[@AfterWorkReactions]

lol

[@SeanSenior-f8b]

Watch Peter Kays car share. Very funny.

[@tonycasey3183]

The funniest thing about this is that the two ladies the camera keeps cutting to are his mother and grandmother - the two women he's talking about.

[@bigplanslittledrive4791]

Thanks for that lil nugget, I never knew that 👍

[@Sergio-ig1xd]

All right TC? Are we related?

[@davenunn7259]

Barge pole is a 10 foot pole used to manoeuvre barges and stop them hitting the canal banks

[@DCMamvcivmEvony]

Speaking of uncle knobhead. 😂😂😂😂

[@tonycasey3183]

@@Sergio-ig1xd Quite possibly. My family came to England from Co.Mayo when the spuds went bad. They settled in Liverpool (I say "settled" they were locked up in a prison ship for vagrancy) then became coal miners in Whitwick, nr. Loughborough, in Leicestershire, then, in the 1880s came to Normanton in West Yorkshire.

[@MrJimboCross]

This is basically every working class Brits family, literally everything he does and says

[@AfterWorkReactions]

lol

[@Delicious_J]

I'm from wigan so hes extra relatable to me, describes my family to a T!

[@Supreme_321]

It's Northern English working class not British, there are major differences, whatever you like to imagine or pretend.

[@MrJimboCross]

@@Supreme_321Calm down mate, I was being general for the Americans, hence 'basically'. I'm from Birmingham pal and it's pretty spot on

[@Supreme_321]

@@MrJimboCross Yes Brum is working class. I was meaning especially up North in particular. There are exceptions like Brum and parts of London obviously but nowadays Birmingham and especially London have become far too Cosmipoliton shall we say.The dry humour and bluntness to one another and the persistent banter and in a mocking and self depricating way is far more widespread and common up North. More people are traditionally, well less off and are of proper working class stock and descent in one part of the country. Even small towns and most villages are the same. Outside these type of working class areas in the Midlands and the South, there are more well off areas and 'Tory' type voting areas also...

[@nasiranwar9776]

It surprises me that you understand most of this. For me, Peter Kay exemplifies everything that is special about Lancashire.

[@johnnyrandom100]

in England, there is a community of people who lived on Barges. A Barge is a boat up to 72 feet long and 6 feet wide. The boats called Barges or Narrowboats are mainly transversing along canals (man made waterways) the pole helps you move your Barge around the cut (canal) when you are in a tight space or when you were pulled by horses, and the horse couldn't pull you.

[@jackr1553]

Damn this my hometown. Peter Kay is a local hero.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Nice

[@lowestformofwit]

A national treasure.

[@lozboi6245]

British hero, what a bloody legend

[@sebastianunited1397]

Not really a local hero tho is he more like a national hero , or a Northern hero at the least

[@archer8814]

He doesn’t come close to Fred dibnah

[@andywalne9352]

Guys! I am in absolute awe that you are hunting out this comedy. I'm from Manchester and your doing Peter Kay and Karl Pilkington videos. It's f***ing amazing!!! Love it!!!

[@EpicNovA97]

I love how you tend to pick the UK comics with the thickest accents. Really challenging yourself haha

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Lmao my girl said no more Kevin bridges hes to hard to understand . Im Like I know but when you can understand hes hilarious.

[@EpicNovA97]

@@AfterWorkReactions yeah you get used to it 🤣 try subtitles with him and other Scottish people I'd say 😉

[@davidhoward2487]

@@EpicNovA97 The sub titles are sometimes funnier than the comedian!

[@Supreme_321]

What the Peep Show and Who's line is it anyway? 🤔 🙄 Southern Middle Class more like.

[@EpicNovA97]

@@Supreme_321 Frankie Boyle, Kevin bridges, Peter Kay. Shit like that

[@sas2300]

Another great reaction you two are ace, just love the positivity and happiness that comes across 😀

[@i_wouldprefer_not_to1196]

I love that he mentions Crowded House being in the suitcase because of their song 'You always take the weather with you.' >D Also: "Connie Connie Connie! - "Well, now you've repeated it..." I can watch this over and over and still crack up!

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

I noticed that reference too. I love Crowded House.

[@briwire138]

I'm impressed that you were able to follow it given that his accent and material is very Northern English. Netto is a budget supermarket with some very cheap products, tins of beans for 9p. Hence the carrier (grocery) bags joke. Also, trolley is what you call supermarket cart.

[@briwire138]

Wow, sorry Daz. Just trying to help

[@liamg2925]

@@briwire138 dazza is off on a mad one

[@Loundsify]

Most of our netto's got turned into small Asda's.

[@jake_lol180]

Peter Kay my favourite comedian! He’s got an accent and slang that might be abit hard for Americans to understand though! Good to see you got most of it though 😁

[@AfterWorkReactions]

lol thanks tried my best . I understood him more in the misheard lyrics video

[@lea6555]

"Lena" bloody KILLED me how accurate is he 😂😂😂

[@martintabony611]

Peter Kay is now one of the few comedians you can watch with the whole family.

[@NoodleCollie]

I'm a filthy southener in the UK and sometimes I have trouble making out what Peter Kay's saying, so you guys did pretty well being able to follow along with almost all of it.

[@lrossi7051]

Barge pole:- A barge is a small flat boat that travels on canals. They were used to transport goods like cotton and coal from the main ports to the cotton mills. They were horse pulled. Under bridges and tunnels where the horse could not fit. They used a barge pole in the mud to propel it through. They run on diesel these days, A barge pole is about 15 foot long.

[@georgechapman7789]

You have to watch An audience with Billy Connolly that's comedy gold Peter Kay was voted britians 2nd best comedian ever Billy was number 1 absolutely amazing..

[@chaos666reigns]

The sweet little old ladies it keeps cutting to in the audience are Peters actual Mother and Grandmother, just a little fact for you guys :D

[@leytonjay]

Yep, they are. Well played.

[@leytonjay]

A barge pole is a 12ft pole for navigating canals.

[@The1queencollector]

A barge is a river house boat, usually very highly decorate.

[@nick260682]

The Queen & toy collector Not necessarily - they always used to be for freight too.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks thats awesome wish I knew that before I watched it would have mad it even funnier. Love when comedians jokes about friend and family and they are in the audience.

[@liamevans9815]

This is an absolute classic and the fact that there are at least 2 Americans that enjoy this humour is amazing.

[@alicewatt4154]

Love you two! Making me laugh during these sad times

[@crzyshrf9836]

"I 'eard a thud during bargain 'unt" that got me so good

[@michaelmoran9602]

I love watching you two laughing at our style of humour and things any little bits you don't grasp because of the slight difference between the pond I would love to help you anytime but as I said lovely couple and enjoying sharing the laughter with you, GODBLESS 🍀❤️🙏

[@TheDrut666]

Love to see people laugh ,especially at Peter Kay .thanks

[@jaybenton7716]

I was at that gig. When he did the Quavers bit, I couldn't breath, me and my sister were in hysterics. Both came out of the gig with an headache from laughing.

[@smahier]

Also note: in the north of England, they often omit "the" when speaking, or reduce it to a single "t" as in "I´m going to t´pub."

[@DrewamnBull]

Most of time we would say "I'm going t'pub" drop the to as well, saves time 😄

[@moosey62]

Most of the time we don't say anything..

[@PatrickRyan147]

or I'll look it up on t'Internet 😂

[@allycouling6137]

That was hilarious. And well done “bag lady” for helping the planet we all live on

[@danm3882]

I’m from Chorley and have had the privilege of meeting Peter Kay a true gent and he was hilarious . So impressed that you could understand Peters accent and speed he was talking at. As so many people have difficulty with my accent 😂

[@lolajenkins2674]

"Buffy" he kept saying was a buffet, where you just have the whole family come over for a indoor picnic basically

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Ahh thanks

[@shauncambridge550]

I only discovered these guys yesterday, and I've watched every video. THANK YOU QUARANTINE! my wife's catching up hahaha. Best laugh ever!

[@bluesfanno1]

It's common for us Brits to consume a lot of American media, it's awesome to see you watching and enjoying the stuff produced in the UK!

[@browneyedgirl9754]

Your laugh cheers me up when I'm feeling down. 😂🤣😍

[@mickdarabuka7778]

I'm a Bolton Lad (we call it Bowton) I'm impressed that you understood our accent.

[@lukeedwards2338]

When Peter does the Guess Who Dead bit his actual Nan is the one holding her head at 2:26 and his mum is sat next to her. He did a really famous series in the UK called Phoenix Nights well worth looking into. He’s a national treasure over here 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@sharonworrell5230]

Bolton born and bred so proud of our Peter kay A barge is a slow moving boat that uses canals to get around a barge pole is a long pole they used to push the boat 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@TomBainbridgeVideos]

You have to react to Bob Mortimer on would I lie to you the bit "following advice from Chris rea I always crack an egg into my bath" it's brilliant

[@isthisjustfantasy7557]

Oh god yes 😁 Bob's stories are the best.

[@jasoncummings7065]

Best in the UK by miles love the guy makes me very proud to be british so happy you found him funny .you really cant help but laugh god bless

[@dstar8487]

The 9 thumbs down are from people struggling with that Bolton accent 😂

[@padraicodomhnall5925]

I love the Bolton accent.

[@michaelhartley11]

@@padraicodomhnall5925 lived there for16 years,

[@archer8822]

God’s country

[@Cat-lq3tw]

@@archer8822 England is my city

[@MrWhatYT]

I’m from same town as him. Sometimes see him. And yes I sound just like him.

[@markywellsboy2182]

Well played taking this on. That is a proper Northern accent using a lot of Northern phrases. You did well to understand so much.

[@paulbamber1611]

Top comedy from Peter Kay the guy is a legend, he is from the same town i was born in, Bolton. Seen a few of your reaction videos now pal, fantastic... subscribed

[@SMX815]

Peter Kay is comedy gold & we can all relate to his observations on dynamics in the family.

[@rachelvinchi7175]

That’s Peter’s Grandma in the audience... The one who hides her face with the glasses... So sweet. I’m from Manchester too (Peter’s from Bolton not far away). Such a fantastic sense of humour n the NW of England. ❤️❤️❤️

[@tomrandom84]

Love him what a legend

[@cammielaverty]

You need to react to Billy Connelly's incontinence pants story, " An audience with Billy Connelly"

[@Frank75288]

@d3viltheory Peter Ustinov

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Will do bud thanks

[@traceyoneill8627]

Billy Connelly is the #1 best comedian. . The story of the wee woman on the bus is one of the funniest things you will hear... Peter kay is fab as well.. love Car Share , Pheniox Nights and Max and Paddy.. Kevin Bridges is another fantastic Scottish comic

[@Barbarawejr]

Love Peter Kay and love you two!

[@anthonyseed7024]

Watch any Peter Kay show, if your not crying with laughter you're not human. Such a shame he doesn't tour anymore. Theres also Pheonix Nights and PETER Kay's car share.

[@sarahadams6102]

And max and paddy's road to nowhere! That was such a good spin off

[@Xhenix]

I think it's a bit silly to say you're 'not human' if you don't cry with laughter. A lot of his stand-up is very UK-centric, and is mainly relatable of those who are of working class. I love Peter Kay because I am both British and working class. A lot of the stuff he says is funny and relatable. People who are neither British or working class would most likely have a hard time understanding his type of comedy.

[@nick260682]

Anthony Seed I’m from London and, obviously he’s still popular here, but a quite a few people I know don’t get him. His jokes are not only UK specific, but a lot of them are quite northern England specific. I really like him, but I have a lot of family from Lancashire, so it rings true and I get the references, but not everyone does.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks I look forward to checking these out.

[@alexstorr3357]

Pheonix Nights is phenomenal, such a classic show, love it.

[@adrianlloyd3246]

Trolley = shopping cart The bit about raining is another one of his bits. "That fine rain that soaks you through"

[@spearhrower]

with the punchline - as opposed to the arrid stuff

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Awesome thanks bud

[@spearhrower]

@@AfterWorkReactions My pleasure, It is something I've heard people say 'that fine rain that soaks you through' it's because it's quite hilly and elevated in that area and it's prone to a really fine type of rain - like a plant mister - that doesn't really fall down but kinda floats about in a half-arsed fashion, clings to your clothing and soaks into everything, umbrellas are pretty useless against it

[@streetsoundselectro124]

A very naturally funny man, very shy he doesn't interview well. He'd rather mess around than talk serious about his personal life. Check out the services, that Peter kay thing and phoenix nights. All his own creations

[@sas2300]

I like these two, this guy seems so funny and happy. Keep the reactions coming man.

[@gremsta]

Super surprised you understand his thick Bolton accent, fair play

[@ajcurran100]

Peter Kay is one of my favourite ever comedians 😂😂😂😂 That was his mum and grandma In the audience. The camera keeps showing them 😁

[@Warlock_UK]

I'm just impressed you mostly understood his accent. Some folk react to his stuff and you can see the light shining through their ears. His comedy relies a lot on stuff we've experienced as kids / from the 80s or stuff folk do so some of it will be very English or very Northern.

[@tiimsmiith1130]

Peter Kay's comedy is so funny but very regional to the UK way of life. Plus this was well over 10 years ago so some stuff like Netto is mow long gone.

[@vilebrequin6923]

The camp Grim Reaper..."I'm taking my hood off...is it me, or is it hot in here?" ROFL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ClassicWorld19]

If it's any consolation, I'm like that with everything - if I don't quite understand something, I'm dwelling on that and miss the next part of the act/conversation ;) Glad you're enjoying Peter Kay! It's actually made me interested in seeing more of his performances :D So, thank YOU for that!

[@Helpveshremyplease]

I love that you find these things soooo funny......it’s heart warming. By the way a barge pole is a long pole used for pushing a boat called a barge away from shore xxx

[@deafprezman2k9]

thanks for doing this guys. he`s my joint 1st fave comedian of all time. much love from the UK

[@domallen1451]

I had the pleasure of meeting Peter kay when he came to our village local to his home town and he is such a friendly down to earth bloke

[@cliveturner4980]

im from the north of uk like peter kay ,i like to see how funny you find it even though you dont understand a lot of it .you need to visit the north uk ,its right up your street !!!!!

[@chrisaskin6144]

A bargepole is a long pole used on.... well a barge really.

[@reactions5783]

Canal barges probably aren't that common in the USA.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks a ton for explaining bud

[@cazgalsworthy770]

Love your laugh, so genuine x

[@kalinaphillips9779]

"i wouldn't touch it with a barge pole" means I wouldn't come near it. Barge poles were a very long (2-3 meters, 6-8 ft) sticks used by bargemen to push barges away from the river banks. You can still see these poles used in Oxford with boats on River Thames.

[@tattoogoon]

when he first says guess whos dead, the old lady in the crowd it shows is his nan

[@jakejordan434]

Northern accent is hardest accent to follow. I’m proud of mine

[@joannecheckley1280]

Or a thick brummie/black country accent. I stayed in Kinver near Stockbridge for a weekend. I couldn't understand a word said!

[@nadiaflores6394]

A bargepole is what the old barges used to use on the canals, its a long pole

[@VeggieGamer]

This was very interesting to watching tbh! As someone from the UK, I would imagine a lot of Peter Kay's stuff not landing for people from other countries! His humour relies a lot on very British observations that will not make a lot of sense to those not from here. Glad you enjoyed the parts that made sense funny though! :)

[@samuelhutchison8433]

One off the greatest British comedians off all time would be a bit hard to follow if your not British but you gave it a good go.

[@smokedog2185]

A used to watch this peter kay special all time when it 1st came out, everyone in north used to quote him everywhere a went

[@jamrock9925]

I guess this is what you forgot to ask about? "a long pole used to propel a barge and fend off obstacles". And I guess you know what a barge is? "a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another". Good show guys, keep it up.

[@Firmbie]

Thank you for the laughs. You brighten up our days......Thank you,from your subs from down under

[@jackhefferan1758]

I’m from the neighbouring town from Bolton, where he’s from and even we can’t understand what they say half the time! Peter Kay is such an english treasure in comedy, you should watch some of his car share stuff, it’s very very funny

[@pbnmy_photodrive8087]

Peter Kay is one on those comedians that units as all. It does matter what colour you are or where you come from, there are things in life that we all do and we can all relate to. I grew in a West Indian household in London and he talks about thing my mum said and did. Love him. Great comedy is always universal.

[@adamharris7383]

great reaction especially when you were having difficulty with the accent. peter is so funny and a lot of the bits you missed were phrases which i don't think exist in the US. Lots of his stand up is a stream of common phrases and observational comedy, which is why the UK audiences love him. He picks up on situations we've all been through in our lives and teases out every laugh possible, it's great. If i have a recommendation for you guys it would be to start checking out "Carrot in a box" from 8 out of 10 cats with Sean Lock, or more "Would i lie to you" moments with Bob mortimer. - keep up the good work!

[@Highinside]

I attempted to write a similar comment to this to explain and gave up halfway through lol glad to see someone was thinking the same

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks for the explanation and kind word bud and I look forward to checking your recommendations out.

[@traceyoneill8627]

Love Bob Mortimer on Would I Lie to You

[@Cleow33]

Carrot in a box is so daft, but absolutely hilarious. Bob Mortimer is a national treasure and his stories on WILTY are awesome. Definitely check him out.

[@johnfothergill1581]

A BARGE is a boat that sails on canals,the barge pole is an extended type of an oar to help push of the sides of the canal

[@1mimarin]

Morning! Just saying that I love these clips! Perfect tonic for stressful days

[@menty6633]

Peter Kay's comedy is very specific to the north of England btw. If you live there and know the culture he absolutely NAILS it.

[@callumparkinson8305]

It’s great to watch stuff like this as someone from Bolton especially

[@domalom9483]

Barge pole reference means that if someone who wasn’t attractive asked you out, the negative comeback would be ‘I wouldn’t touch you with a barge pole’

[@chelamcguire]

Hello beautiful people. I had to subscribe as your reactions made my day. I honestly didn't think that North of England comics travelled so well. Got to try out Scotsman Kevin Bridges at some time.

[@GeraldineJayne]

Hands up who else is from Bolton 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@spearhrower]

close -Bury

[@GreenGobl]

yea boy

[@sharonworrell5230]

🖐

[@callumparkinson8305]

Little lever 👍

[@SaraB1989]

🙋🏻‍♀️ I am

[@aliceanthonysimpson7022]

I'm from Bolton and have met peter and Phoenix night ( st Gregory's club) was filmed near my house. He's the biggest comedian in the uk by far probably the world.

[@notsoyummymummy8771]

Im loving all these british comedians reactions

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Bargepole - a pole around ten feet long used to guide barges up canals. (A barge is a small boat used for carrying cargo and/or passengers.) An equivalent saying in the US would be, "I wouldn't touch it with a cattle-prod".

[@scubagooner367]

Peter Kay - England’s greatest comedian 👌🏻

[@paolom.6011]

A barge is a boat used in a canal, a barge pole is a big pole used for pushing off land etc. and other barge related activities.

[@RockoOfBolton]

I’m from Peters home town of bolton and got to meet him once and a lot of his comedy is very English humour so very impressed you could understand his accent :)

[@iankirkpatrick9762]

I only discovered your channel yesterday guys but i love your work. The world needs more laughter right now. Keep up the good work. Suggestions for british comedy for you to enjoy, Allo Allo, Bottom, The young ones, spaced, porridge, the inbetweeners, Blackadder, Black Books, League of Gentlemen, Alan Partridge.

[@benjaminmarsh1467]

Mad to see my hometown being featured in a reaction video

[@ruthbriggs5372]

I can't believe that you understood any of this! His entire routine and the funniest thing about him is that he only speaks in Coloquialisms and UK sayings. I'm impressed that you laughed when you did 😄😘

[@mcblaze1986]

Love your reactions much love from the great uk 🤙🤙

[@marklilley1049]

When he talks about his Gran (Nan) when the camera cuts over, that is his actual Nan and mum!

[@dennisgroves7688]

Only found this channel a few day ago. Absolutely love the content

[@menty6633]

I believe Peter Kay is the richest comedian in Britain. He's worth a fortune. He's a total legend over here.

[@MurphyBWFC]

“I wouldn’t touch him with a barge pole” - basically I wouldn’t go anywhere near him because he’s either in their opinion “disgusting” or creepy Bolton’s my hometown and Peter Kay is literally everyone’s first reaction when you tell them you’re from there. His Garlic Bread sketch or misheard lyrics are probably the most well known sketches he’s done.

[@MurphyBWFC]

It’s also quite an old sketch, it’s from around 2003. Netto was a super cheap supermarket that we don’t have in the UK anymore. Aldi & Lidl have practically taken Netto’s place

[@ryklatortuga4146]

it's the future!

[@SUiCiiDEmiSSiiON]

Bolton here as well... !!

[@badvock71]

up the trotters

[@jazzyb4656]

@@badvock71 wanky Wanderers 😉

[@PTZYWho]

You want to watch some ‘Tim Vine, one liners’

[@lily-joecyrus8274]

Ive just subscribed Peter Kay is my fav comedian. I piss myself laughing at him n OF&H too. Always makes u laugh more when u watch someone else fitting wi laughter. 🤣🤣🤣☺

[@darkraft1020]

Peter Kay does have quite a thick accent for the region (I live in Lancashire also), but i think the accent itself is still easy to foreign English speakers to understand.

[@tdegrddeehjgd]

A barge pole is literally that. It is a long pole used on a barge to keep it from drifting to close to the shore if you were navigating a canal or river. You use it to push off against objects at a distance so its used in metaphor as a way of saying as a way to emphasise to keep your distance from someone. Edit: Also Netto is a ridiculously cheap discount supermarket selling knock off branded and self branded products at stupidly low prices and Quavers are a corn/maize based snack a bit similar to cheese puffs but they're curled.