How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

[@patrickcharpentier7842]

I like Triboulet, a French jester who apparently crossed the line with one of his jokes and was sentenced to death by François 1st. He asked him how he wanted to die and triboulet answered "of old age" And François 1st spared his life

[@jk-gb4et]

lmao

[@polygonalfortress]

💀

[@evehnkadusale7679]

😭😭😭

[@Albertandearthie]

lol bro

[@VanBrokkost]

It's even more committed to it, he wasn't allowed to joke on the royal family but he made a joke about the king, the king got upset and said he would pardon if he come up with a witty joke. Then the jester proceed to make a joke about the queen. after the old age death line he was spared but still got banished

[@lauraknight5973]

It fascinates me how a significant part of history can be described by saying, "The Monarch is very sensitive, so we hired this funny man to give him all bad news and criticism"

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@mahapatrasohamm]

Honestly though, that’s kinda like best friends talking(not the best comparison, but it’s the best one I could come up with)

[@lauraknight5973]

@mahapatrasohamm honestly, i can't think of a better modern-day comparison other than "dennis rodman and kim jong un"

[@apolloisabnormal1001]

not alot has changed huh, other than the hiring part

[@bohanxu6125]

If 99% of jester's jokes are not in the expense of emperors, then this video would be pretty misleading. Focusing on an unrepresentative aspect of a subject, is a misleading way to teach the subject.

[@hkayakh]

That “is there a famine?” “Yes I see your majesty is only eating 5 times a day” joke is great

[@Yusso]

Not funny because a food shortage doesn't need to affect him. Also if he ate less it wouldn't affect the food shortage.

[@corneliaaurelli1603]

​@@Yussooh buddy something just flew over your head

[@memenadekhanh3992]

​@@Yussor/whoosh

[@Nianiosoglou]

@@Yusso r/whoosh

[@Yusso]

@@corneliaaurelli1603 a joke must make sense. You all don't get it.

[@zerotooneisinfinity5256]

Honestly its a travesty that modern day politicians dont have jesters, it would probably help a lot

[@tails183]

They already make fools of themselves enough not to need any.

[@MarkWTK]

I guess we have late night comedians for that.

[@pageturner2958]

Petition to bring jesters back into politics.

[@henk-3098]

white house correspondents dinner

[@friendoffrancis]

I think that's what we have late night show hosts for 🤔

[@dr.markus-level3researcher]

0:46 that will Smith reference was crazy, wasn't expecting that from TED-ed 😂

[@mikebrown7689]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cltr8011]

OMG that was brilliant

[@moonshot3159]

i was looking for this comment! the slapper's expression is on point. First laughing then making eye contact with wife.

[@dr.markus-level3researcher]

@@moonshot3159 yea lol

[@simranmalhotra7364]

I didn't notice at first, but your comment made me rewatch it and oh yes, its pretty unexpected 😂

[@benitoharrycollmann132]

Keep in mind that for his annual jump-whistle-fart routine, Roland the Farter was granted 30 acres of land in Suffolk by King Henry II. Moral of the story: sometimes, flatulence pays

[@baileyundhailey_]

jump, whistle, fart are so funny

[@theenlightenedone1283]

No one has good taste now 😅

[@marcobuncit7539]

I wonder if he accidently pooped (cause his x zone must be flexible), he would get bonus by the king

[@qo7052]

@@marcobuncit7539 well then he'd be called "roland the sharter"

[@MercenaryBlackWaterz]

Humor Bagel here in KZbin makes a good living with his "Michael Jackson step-turn around and fart"...some things never change.

[@mestre12]

Its very intresting the history of Jester. I heard stories of people asking for the Jester to give the bad news to king, because, the knew he could escape the punishment.

[@romainsavioz5466]

Henry 8's jester specially about 5th wife

[@marcobuncit7539]

Cuz jester usually sandwiched a criticism in warmth tone for the ruler to chew.....like you put bitter pill into pet food for a dog to eat

[@charliefarmer4365]

I remember a tale of how after a French Defeat to (guess who) the English where the sailosr jumped off their ships, some nobles had the jester say: Jester: Oh, those cowardly, cowardly English. King: How are they cowardly? Jester: They do not DARE jump off their ships like our brave, French soldiers.

[@boldisordorin9010]

This would make me dread seeing a jester entering the room because that would mean there's bad news

[@frankensteinlives]

It's nice to know that the "No offense, it's just a joke" bs has a noble history.

[@PardonSylver]

To be fair jesters often insulted their tyrannical, self important bosses, so I'd say it's more a case of "Screw the 1%"

[@trappedcosmos]

I mean to be fair they are not only asking for it but paying for it

[@Sonny_McMacsson]

@@trappedcosmos The taxpayers are paying for it.

[@kayeka4123]

​@@Sonny_McMacssonWell, no. These weren't democratic governments claiming to represent the people. These were aristocratic lords, demanding payment, labour and military service for the "service" of "protecting" and "leading" their subjects. The money wasn't a tax as we currently understand it, but legal payment for their role within the systems of manorialism and vassalage. In other words, it was very much their money.

[@Sonny_McMacsson]

@@kayeka4123With all due respect: tomato, tomato. For many of us, autocrats represent us and our consent to govern about as well as the likely crop of ballot choices.

[@notfunny3397]

Calling your king might be a one-way ticket to a death sentence But doing so while he's laying his head on your lap, that's a power move.

[@LethalPigeon7]

You a word

[@bipolitthefighter2599]

Funniest moment

[@adamPhoebe]

@@LethalPigeon7 sensible chuckle

[@knuckles2803]

@@LethalPigeon7 I get that joke lol

[@Samithecutie]

@@LethalPigeon7lmfao

[@jervey123]

"What is your relation with cuckolds?" The sultan asked as he rests his head on the jester's soft lap. "I am their pillow!" lol, what a sick burn!!!

[@bipolitthefighter2599]

Funniest moment

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@turboleggy]

😂 I almost died

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

I believe that most of these tales probably did not actually happen, but even if i'm right and they didn't, whoever came up with this did a good job

[@arcie3716]

It’s cool seeing how jesters existed throughout multiple cultures throughout centuries

[@singaporeseaslugs1393]

Its honestly more interesting that despite being in different worlds and lack of globalisation. Most cultures worked quite similarly

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@dr.cheeze5382]

​@@singaporeseaslugs1393 times change, people don't

[@barbiquearea]

William the Conqueror had a jester name Taillefer, who was a beast. He rode beside William during the Norman invasion of England, and would lift the troop's spirits by singing about heroic deeds. When they reached enemy lines at Hastings, he taunted the English by juggling his sword and was challenged by an English soldier, who he killed before charging the English lines alone, while singing and was said to have killed at least four more Englishmen before being cut down.

[@jacobsheehan5775]

Damn

[@user-unos111]

I remember there was a character in Warhammer Fantasy (Jules le Jongleur) who was exactly that: A jester accompanying his lord to battle while singing heroic deeds of previous heroes and insulting their enemies. I wonder if the writers took inspiration of Taillefer. Not too far fetched since they were british.

[@tvman2181]

reminds me a lot of the darkest dungeon jester

[@codebracker]

that's just a dnd bard

[@Fugitivez03]

The ability to laugh at oneself is so profound. One would assume that old royalty was ruthless and cruel, unquestionable - however the presence of jesters seem to indicate that they too had a good laugh. This is one of the few cultural characteristics found across the medieval period in human history. I recall watching an art form called 'Chakyarkoothu' from my state in India which was practiced by court and temple jesters. Truly an art!

[@bloodyidit4506]

A lot of this is propaganda. Monarchy throughout history has been nothing but cruel and even their jesters participated in their madness. Leadership must be constantly challenged and kept in check by the outside. There were jesters who were executioners, some even killed for the king for said king's entertainment. The reason so many positive cases are brought up is because historical societies in America are funded by the American government. Go to europe and learn true history. It is not ever clean. Much of it covered up at the time it was written only to be uncovered through thorough investigation later.

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@Motorata661]

Maybe its something that strengthens the goverment. A monarch its usually detached from the population and surrounded with yesmen, having someone whose job its to question and mock the king it would be something that would make the king make better decisions. Maybe that's why its present in many cultures because it works

[@user-unos111]

One can argue that jesters who didn't learn how to balance being funny and being offensive plus giving some genuine good advice had no future

[@jarekwrzosek2048]

I'm shocked you haven't mentionned that Jesters often were advisors to the rulers. Like famous polish Jester Stańczyk, who also acted as advisor to Polish king Sigismund I.

[@conejitorosada2326]

They briefly touched on it when mentioning on Jesters are both ridiculed, praised, and looked for advice.

[@jarekwrzosek2048]

@@conejitorosada2326 Yes, but what they don't say, that jesters often acted as diplomats, and even spies!

[@elisabethschmerzler963]

Is that the same Jester in that famous painting called Stanczyk that people made memes of?

[@jarekwrzosek2048]

@@elisabethschmerzler963 The Very Same, although the painter, Jan Matejko lived 300 years after Stańczyk, so it's more of an idealized vision, rather than actual portrait. For example Stańczyk most propably never wore beard, or any facial hair at all. In 16th century jesters were clean shaved to clearly display grimaces and silly faces they made.

[@elisabethschmerzler963]

@@jarekwrzosek2048 Huh that’s pretty interesting. I learned more about the painting a couple days ago and it’s a really interesting piece that shows the weight and toll of a Jester in being the bearer of bad news. Definitely a new respect for both men and the piece

[@SteveGamesFTW]

Jesters are like your homies that roast you but still give honest and sincere advice (most of the time).

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

That is pretty much accurate

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

That is pretty much accurate

[@M.A.C.01]

Jester: *takes his mockery too far* King: I’ll give you a choice how do you die? Jester: how about with old age?

[@bipolitthefighter2599]

King: done

[@ShinChara]

King: *sends the jester to the beach that makes you old*

[@PurooRoy]

King: Sure. From now on, I shall call my pet crocodile Old Age.

[@wanderer_1018]

I would laugh at this joke

[@FormerFofcaStudentAlt]

An actual historical interaction between Francis I and one of his jesters

[@simondurso6743]

pretty sure that the difference between clowns and jesters is that clowns make fun of themselves while jesters make fun of others

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Agreed

[@codebracker]

what about harlequins?

[@CatIsMad]

2:35 Jester: *Points out the flaw in the emperors anger* Emperor: 🤭💅

[@kittyonmydesk5532]

10th century jesters criticizing the government success: HA! Modern comedy criticizing the government success: *processing

[@mollyhoffman7313]

Jesters deserve more respect than they get. That is not a joke.

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

True

[@Blokewood3]

Female jesters were actually not rare, but Mathurine is special because we know more about her life and the jokes she told.

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@ManfaceGirl1]

I think she said one of the few *on record.*

[@ManfaceGirl1]

@@Blokewood3 ok

[@jennyjennyjennyjennyjenny]

@@Blokewood3 The video never said female jesters were rare, only that there were less female jesters in comparison to male ones. Key phrase is “relatively few” at 2:45.

[@Blokewood3]

​@@jennyjennyjennyjennyjennyi am merely trying to set the record straight because the way it was phrased is very easy to misinterpret without context.

[@pointystories582]

So that's why the 'Joker' in card games can sometimes have a higher position than the king!

[@hangebza6625]

In germany there is the term "Narrenfreiheit" which explicibly invokes the right of jesters to say anything without repurcussions. Indeed in castle Eltz several families shared the seat. If there was some interfamiliar conflict the issue would be discussed in a special room with painted jester faces above each chair. Showing that within this room everyone was allowed to say anything

[@knick_knack]

I think it shows that Jesters were friends of rulers. That’s what allowed them to impact ruler’s decisions like anybody that ruler is fond of could. Jesters just had a fun and peculiar way of giving advice/making an impact

[@nevaehhamilton3493]

0:53 i love how they referenced the Will Smith slap!

[@erinm3585]

dnd character research rn

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Same

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

Not mentioned in this video, but in a video by Today I Found Out, the female jester dressed as an Amazon who rolled a Nat 20 on intimidation to stop a fleeing would-be assassin. 😂

[@eowynmoonlight]

Me with my dragonborn princess bard xS

[@zach415]

College of satire bard

[@z.s7328]

The Will Smith reference ❤❤❤

[@berdwatcher5125]

where?

[@kwakubadu7924]

​@@berdwatcher5125 it's at 0:46

[@berdwatcher5125]

@@kwakubadu7924 omg, thanks!

[@joepapa1189]

It’s fascinating that as long as they said it in a funny way, a jester could say pretty whatever they wanted. Jesters are often viewed as lower court members, who only exists to be laughed at. But they were one of the most powerful court members, due to the ability to say damn near anything. If I could go back in time I’d be a jester in a heartbeat

[@asankajayaweera7212]

During the reign of Rajadi Rajasinha, Sri Lanka had a jester called Andare. Andare is still popular among many Sri Lankans to date and there are so many folklores about him. As you said, yes, jesters are too dangerous because they have enormous power to leverage on the monarch.

[@JaybeePenaflor]

Wow, a video about court jesters, finally! A lot of misconceptions about them but thanks, TED-Ed for another really great video!

[@ahmedkhmila262]

bruh the video is 4mins long and it's uploaded 3mins ago how did u watch it this fast

[@JaybeePenaflor]

@@ahmedkhmila262 Oh, there are a lot of misconceptions about court jesters; what they are and aren't mostly. I'm just glad that TED-Ed made a video about court jesters.

[@giladkay3761]

​@@ahmedkhmila262lol I guess you got your answer

[@adityabhaledar831]

Yes. The relationship between politics, comedy and jesters is age old. That's why Victor Hugo's novel 'The Man Who Laughs' is so powerful because Hugo used this very concept to criticise the dukes of Paris. The Man who Laughs is also prime inspiration for 'Joker' from Batman comics, whose various interpretations have portrayed him as a critic of the modern society or the "established order". And this is also a reason why a lot of contemporary comedy is so critical of the political scenario. Because if you are gonna tell people that they are getting screwed over, you might as well make them laugh while you're at it.

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@manavsaboo9610]

These animations get better and better!

[@pssurvivor]

We have Gopal Bhaand and Tenali Raman in india. I'm not sure if Birbal was a jester or a minister at Akbar's court. All 3 are famous for their wit and ability to influence their king/emperor

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@kool-aidman6955]

1:46 I cried 🥹

[@cinemanuggets24]

There's a reason why I haven't lost interest in Ted ed since I subscribed in 2017❤ 🥰🤗

[@Krylatiy]

3:50 Well, evidently calling someone a cuck was already a comedy tradition even back in XI century. Some things never get old, I guess.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I love the concept and idea of jesters. Delightful, complex personalities.

[@sydneycraddock2805]

0:11 ok but the way the dog was running was hilarious 😂

[@MOBXOJ]

Jesters are basically ancient internet trolls

[@jrmetmoi]

Yep

[@LonganNguyen762]

"what is your relation to cuckolds?" "I am their pillow" *emotional damage*

[@bipolitthefighter2599]

And comedy gold

[@JonathanHernandez-sm7nq]

Is no one gonna talk about the amazing will smith and Chris rock reference? 0:45

[@alexteifert2563]

I have a new found appreciation and fascination for jesters more than I did already, thank you.

[@Ahmadabdal_]

3:57 this has to be one of the besr roasts in historic

[@MyraFoong666]

1:27 KERMIT?!!?

[@saidsalim471]

That slap to the face was very well comedically timed around the 1:00 mark!😆😆😆

[@austinschwartz7424]

KEEP MY WIFE'S NAME OUT OF YOUR DAMN MOUTH

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@bonbonbonbons]

Keep my kingdom's name out of fakin mouth!!!

[@Echo81Rumple83]

We need satire more than ever before.

[@Penguinmanereikel]

It's said that the word "satire" originated from ancient Greeks, with comedies featuring actors dressed as super hung Satyrs. Satyr => Satire

[@Un_Pour_Tous]

We do have it already now.

[@KhoiruunisaRF]

Some fools don't even know what is satire today.

[@amrindersingh2872]

More of jesters is what the world needs right now... Too much technology and too much ego is burning us inside out...

[@HalimatAweda]

The will smith reference is gold!

[@brianbrino4310]

Excellent video and so smartly related! Thank you soo much!

[@ashsteeler7390]

The music in the video was absolutely BEAUTIFUL

[@Jack-kz4nb]

the jump farting whistle dude is the real one fr 💯

[@Granite]

Jesters, joker, trickster is a whole deeper archetypal thing.

[@nlyrics156]

0:54 the will smith reference lol 💀

[@freetousebyjtc]

That feels like ages ago, I almost didn't recognize it

[@Soloohara]

one of the most beautiflly well done video of yours, keep up the good work :)

[@lloydaran]

Ah damn a whole video about my life? Thanks, TED

[@purpledevilr7463]

The best explanation. I have heard is that they are the canaries in the coal mine. If the king is a tyrant, they’d punish the jester harshly. If they’re average, it gets laughed off.

[@gobigobster8103]

love Beatrice otto! great to see her work recognized

[@TristanSamuel]

If farting was still respected by royalty, then I'd rule the world

[@decolo9832]

"I am their pillow" that one had me wheezing.

[@tyrant-den884]

"You may at least choose the method of your death." "In that case: old age."

[@KookydohClown]

Letting wind out both ends simultaneously for sport, now THAT'S talent 😂

[@Brinkedos]

Now this explains my passion and nature. Thanks for the story.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Jesters remind me of myself. A master of causing havoc here and there without thinking too much about it.

[@KookydohClown]

I like the proverb shared in the beginning. I'm going to borrow that!

[@aditiinuyasha693]

We had Birbal too as the most famous and best Jester for Mughal Emperor Akbar, in India. Alongwith Tenali Raman!

[@raizellove]

4:07 got me 😄😄

[@dawnw9850]

The brilliant satire and wit of the jesters has morphed into the late night comedy talk show hosts.

[@elafali8209]

The animation is really great 👍🏼 ❤

[@adn267]

4:03 that comeback cold af tho 💀

[@ben-ly5by]

0:28 WHAT IS THE PUN?????????????????

[@LeprosuGnome]

Wow, I always thought jesters where a thing of cartoons. What an interesting relationship.

[@bendystrawz2832]

So what you're saying is the snarky, goofball sidekick lancer has been a thing irl this whole time? That's awesome.

[@saintjacques8137]

Thank you for this. Not sure this is the right niche but if someone likes very very much Medieval history I recommend warmly Schwerpunkt's videos series

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@OrchestrationOnline]

"Oh! a private buffoon is a light-hearted loon if you listen to popular rumour; From the morn to the night he's so joyous and bright, and he bubbles with wit and good humour! He's so quaint and so terse, both in prose and in verse; yet though people forgive his transgression, There are one or two rules that all family fools must observe, if they love their profession." - W.S. Gilbert, Yeomen of the Guard

[@redron2350]

I have a stuffed frog named Jester, in my head he always acts like Jesters since clowns were always one of my favorite hyperfixations and i love them and i love frogs and i love Jester ( my frog, also the clown jesters too ) I'm planning to make Jester a small custome with a coat, and a mask. With a royal blue indigo and golden colors with some maroon colored details inspired mainly by old Jesters clothes, but extra fancy Bye

[@ikOldBoy]

Thank You Ed. For this, and others

[@ckyleu]

I saw a couple of these fellas while hallucinating on DMT, how cool!!

[@bipolitthefighter2599]

Saltan: what is your relation to cuckholds? Jester: i am there pillow Gets me every time

[@abhilashachowdhury9710]

there are also similar figures in India, Tenali Rama in the Vijayanagara court, Birbal in Akbar's court and Gopal Bhar in the Krishnanagar court of West Bengal.

[@Mr.SkeletonBoy]

You should’ve told the story of the one jester who said something about the king (I forgot) then the king wanted him dead so he said “how do you want to die” the jester replied “by old age” the king laughed so hard he just exiled him

[@1_Fish.2_Fish.Red_Fish.]

Does anyone know the immediate proper protocol in the event of sharting oneself?

[@aldik_dj]

The way I gasped the exact same time as the audience when he got slapped @0:55 🤣🤣

[@pauli_joy]

Man I think we actually need jesters in modern times

[@12roses8]

Incredible 😊 And mind blowing 🤯 all at once

[@erinwoodward4774]

The smack reference at 0:47 is great! XD

[@thiagooliveira9000]

1:11 It's a reference to the painting "abapuru" from Brazilian modernist painter Tarsila do Amaral

[@realhumanbeingyesyesveryreal]

I hate to be another stereotypical guy but I kind of want to watch more videos on medieval society. When you think about it, it’s a really downplayed time in history. I really don’t remember too much education in high school, or any interestingly-put content at least. Like I got here asking, “What did a jester do?” Now I’m wanting to ask, “Was a royal servant similar to a government service worker in contemporary US society”. Think I’ll keep watching.

[@MinhNguyen-rw1vo]

Caught me off-guard to hear Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday" at the end of the video haha

[@salininguyendona3235]

One of my favorite jesters is Andare, the Jester of the king of Sri Lanka. I heard stories about him all the time growing up

[@damariuswingfield2144]

Hate it or love them. But we need them in any shape or form.

[@user.dsntmtter]

The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to. They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes. They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible. This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives. Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches. The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

[@Canonicallycreative]

I love how many of these jokes still land today!

[@ElJorro]

There is always more to learn.

[@KaritKtana]

Next we need the history of fool's days / opposite days (everything is topsy turvy! 🎶)

[@ThisHandle444]

You know it's gonna be a roller coaster ride of a book when it is spelled with an e at the end. booke.

[@renaimatt]

That Will Smith slap reference was unexpected. 😂

[@guywhosaguy5299]

Did not expect to be hearing ‘cuckhold’ from a Ted Ed video

[@matthewalexander862]

Humor breeds power

[@ashurean]

The truth is told in many ways and by many mouths, sometimes it's in elegant poetry, and sometimes it's by crass joke.

[@emmavrijburg6676]

some of those jester jokes were genuine kneeslappers ngl i giggled a lot

[@TaLeng2023]

0:50 Jade unleashes her will upon the jester

[@시인천국]

[벽 / 나동수] 촌철 : 장애물이 될지 성장판이 될지 그대 마음에 달렸다. 활인 : 우리는 흔히 담쟁이가 담을 넘어간다고 생각하는데 담쟁이가 담을 넘어갈 이유가 있을까요? 엄밀히 말하면 담쟁이는 담을 넘어가는 것이 아니라 담에 줄기를 뻗어 성장하는 것입니다. 담쟁이가 담을 넘어간다 생각하면 담은 장애물이지만, 담에 줄기를 뻗는다 생각하면 담은 성장의 발판이요 바람막이가 되는 것입니다. 어떤 사물이 장애물이 될지 성장판이 될지는 그대 마음에 달린 것입니다.