I am the Monarch of the Sea

[@briancooper4959]

This song confirms what many of us have long suspected: That success at being promoted usually requires one to be a good knob polisher.

[@Gotofy105]

Penis funny

[@frankney8284]

@randall2020 Not what. Who.

[@konayasai]

I think that was the original innuendo at the time. First verse implied sleeping his way to the top, second verse implied falsifying papers to the top and so on.

[@hifijohn]

It's who you know and who you blow gets you where you want to go.

[@philvanderlaan5942]

If you have no idea what you’re doing you can screw up with a confidence that tells everybody else that don’t know what they are doing, that you must know what’s going on and so you rise to the top

[@mandolinic]

The whole song is a satire on the fact that "the ruler of the Queen's navee" (or First Lord of the Admiralty) was a cabinet position in which someone with zero naval experience could be put in charge of one of the world's most powerful navies. One such was W H Smith (yes, the bookseller) who became an MP and later on First Lord - and was forever nicknamed "Pinafore Smith"

[@erpollock]

That was exactly Churchill's position! At least he was close at hand when England needed him.

[@astridvallati4762]

Yes, but Churchill had some Military experience...Lt. in North West Frontier, Cavalry at Omdurman ( Sudan) War correspondent Boer War and Brigade Cmdr in France ( after Gallipoli Debacle). Whilst not Naval, he had experience ( in combat) of leading Men.

[@brianletter3545]

It is of the uttermost importance in the UK constitution that the military are under the direct control of civilians.

[@BillHallProductions]

It seems broader than that.

[@ludwigvan8266]

@@brianletter3545 "be" not 'are'

[@ThePa1riot]

Between this and the Major General, is there anyone in this military that knows what they're doing?

[@danielzylberkan1587]

Not if you ask Willy Gilbert

[@MINGIRL1979]

Clearly not!

[@drogomuircastle7175]

In reality both the Major General and the Admiral are based on real people.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

That's why it's called satire! Poking fun at the establishment.

[@charlesajones77]

HAhaha. Pretty much no, at least not among the officers.

[@henryisthere]

I love how the extras are all so enthusiastic and sing their callbacks with such happiness while the Captain's like "Getting real tired of your shit, buddy!" I don't know why but I think that's just awesome!

[@chloeedmund4350]

I love his face whenever he says "ruler of the Queens' Navy". It's hilarious.

[@henryisthere]

It's so mischievous and smug!

[@MatthewBluefox]

Meow Chloe! He'd make a good Ferengi for sure! :)

[@THEcucufate]

Same lol. Epic.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

@@MatthewBluefox Or Admiral Jellicoe 😄😃

[@MatthewBluefox]

@@LGranthamsHeir Jellie was really bad though! :)

[@BookOfFaustus]

Having a woman on a ship at sea, is not good luck and they've got three. And now he is the ruler of the queen's nay-vee

[@artemreinhart747]

cristopher wong nae

[@zachbocchino5501]

Frightful bad luck for women at sea, now he is the ruler of the Queens Navy.

[@JonatasAdoM]

I didn't know the Queen acquired sovereignty of Pandora's people.

[@binaway]

In Napoleonic times it was common to have women on board ie-prostitutes but also some wives . The expression " to shake a leg" comes from checking the hammocks to if the men were up by shaking a leg to see if it was female.

[@Admiral8Q]

But it's his sister, his cousin, and aunt, lol!!!

[@alanc3134]

Very good - I think this is exactly how G&S wanted Admiral Smith to be portrayed, and why Queen Victoria was so offended by it....

[@alansbinnie1446]

Gilbert would have loathed it.

[@DrHades]

@@alansbinnie1446 Why you think so?

[@Spikeelsucko]

@@alansbinnie1446 They chose talented actors, most of whom were not well-known stars and did not command high fees, and to whom they could teach a more naturalistic style of performance than was commonly used at the time. They then tailored their work to the particular abilities of these performers.[6] The skill with which Gilbert and Sullivan used their performers had an effect on the audience; as critic Herman Klein wrote: "we secretly marvelled at the naturalness and ease with which [the Gilbertian quips and absurdities] were said and done. For until then no living soul had seen upon the stage such weird, eccentric, yet intensely human beings. ... [They] conjured into existence a hitherto unknown comic world of sheer delight." You fucked up

[@marcustulliuscicero9140]

@@Spikeelsucko This is closer to how they would have done it (from the Proms so not a full set etc though kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKOzdnl_hLR7n7c)

[@marcustulliuscicero9140]

@@Spikeelsucko For a staged performance, this is much closer to what G&S intended kzbin.info/www/bejne/haiVm4qBnbt4qMk

[@garystewart2355]

That guy should teach physical acting, he has clearly mastered it.

[@alejandrorivas4585]

In all truth, I think its a bit overacted, but its definitely a very talented performance

[@oliverdowd4195]

@@alejandrorivas4585if you look up the full esgees production of this, it’s very over acted

[@Dilanor1]

@@alejandrorivas4585 It's a campy performance so overacting is the norm -- brilliantly done, if you ask me.

[@smalltime0]

@@alejandrorivas4585 its a stage production, everything needs to be acted over the top for people toward the back to see it. Also its a satirical performance from the 19th century.

[@MrHolistic]

Wonderful stuff! Dripping with cynicism. The character is based on a real life person: William Henry Smith, a bookseller who had never been to sea in his life but was appointed First Lord of The Admiralty. He threatened G & S with a libel action :-)

[@briancooper4959]

First Lord of the Admiralty is generally a civilian position. The military top post of the British Navy is referred to as First Sea Lord.

[@hruaiachawngthu507]

@@briancooper4959 But one still has to be quite acquainted with the sea.

[@SuPeRHeRoDuDe3124]

@@briancooper4959 damn that's a fuckin badass title

[@TheHutchy01]

@@SuPeRHeRoDuDe3124 It's up there with Planetary Protection Officer (NASA) and Supreme Allied Commander (NATO)

[@glencampbell1969]

Hruaia Chawngthu not necessarily - Winston Churchill was once First Lord of the Admiralty and neither served in the Royal Navy or was particularly well “acquainted” with the sea.

[@neilusdin2389]

Either the older guy is really eccentric, extremely talented or COMPLETELY insane. Or all 3 in one. Either way, it works.

[@ethanlappin]

If he's anything like the actors I've know, it's definitely all three

[@Nemzal]

It's a Gilbert and Sullivan opera. From Gilbert and Sullivan, you can expect high comedy, humorous political parody and lots and lots of songs you can whistle along with. I don't know about romantic drama - this stands as one of the funniest pieces of British culture in comedic history.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

So does this explain why it sounds like it could have been a Monty Python sketch?

[@nickmcp7191]

@@aycc-nbh7289 Eric Idle portrayed a similar role, the comedic lead of Ko-Ko (the Lord High Executioner), in a televised version of The Mikado back in the 80s. Fairly sure it's on here somewhere.

[@adventureswithaurora]

“Lots and lots of songs you can whistle along [to]”-indeed! Even the great Major-General Stanley would agree.

[@boxlessthinking6787]

Man, Hamilton looks great.

[@anthonyrando6447]

Boxless Thinking SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!! HAMILTON IS AMAZING YOU REPUBLICAN TRUMP LOVER!!!!!!

[@laffy9301]

Plz calm down

[@anthonyrando6447]

Laffy Taffy it’s a joke making fun of musical nerds

[@AustonMatthewsFitnessOfficial]

@@anthonyrando6447 hey it's your favourite king

[@stupidyutube9]

Boooo

[@justyoureverydaycasualship146]

His face when he's says "queens navy"🤣🤣

[@eccoeco3454]

He finds in reminding himself that and to gloat about it such great joy! such a sweet old horrible man!

[@henryisthere]

@@eccoeco3454 A sweet old horrible man! That's hilarious! I think it also looks like he just got away with cutting a massive fart. That actor was hilarious!

[@Scienceitworks]

This guy looks an awful lot like Montgomery Burns.

[@Anupam19781]

Mr Burns, Ha ha, True!

[@8000Christopher]

+Rana Mahmood By God, I think you've got it !

[@thegeekgeneralist7658]

He really look like Sideshow Bob impersonnating Mr. Burns! Wonder why that song never made it to that montage when he sang it to Bart! :D

[@Humanoidfreak]

Silence!! or i will crush you like this paper cup. "can't crush paper cup." Smithers!!!!

[@seaningram4434]

That grin/smile he does reminds me of "Beavis" :) LOL

[@yakhooves]

My favorite rendition *of ALL*! I remember watching this video by chance in 2018 when my life was falling apart. I had a serious medical emergency, my wife nearly died, and I swear I didn’t know that I’d see 2019 and wasn’t positive I even wanted to. This video popped up as a suggestion, and I opened it without really thinking I’d bother watching the whole thing. I had the first real laugh in probably nearly two months. I still come back to it when I need to smile and giggle. The actor playing Sir Joseph is a master of his craft and a master of physical and comedic timing!

[@pgpete]

"When I was a lad I served my term winding back the clocks for a used car firm. I covered up the rust with a coat of grey I fiddled with the steering of a Chevrolet" Chorus: "He fiddled with the steering of a Chevrolet" "I fiddled with the steering so very hard I soon became the owner of a used car yard" Chorus: "He fiddled with the steering so very hard he soon became the owner of a used car yard" "But now my yard is empty all day, people come but they all go away they go where used cars are the best where cars get over a hundred checks" Chorus: "Where cars get over a hundred checks" "With Ellers deals theres no use fighting 'cos Ellers put the guarantees in writing" Chorus: "John Ellers deals you cannot fight Ellers put the guarantees in black and white" (oom pa, oom pa, oom pa pa)

[@vegasspaceprogram6623]

Lmao I read this everytime I see this video, and now I consider it art

[@andy_travis]

amazing!

[@meo03]

Wow. this is like Drive-by Truckers does Gilbert and Sullivan. Amazing.

[@jaievans5155]

If you saw modern major general earlier this week because it popped up on your recommendation page. You also got this on your recommendation page

[@medicmain6615]

i mean kinda but yes

[@adventureswithaurora]

Yes. 😂

[@ParanormalSusan]

This is the best performance of the song I have seen. You can clearly tell he is channeling Rowan Atkinson aka Mr. Bean in some of his moments in this song too. Who agrees?

[@jimcrawford5039]

DoctorTerminus this was way before Mr Bean.

[@lafoonxiii5311]

@@jimcrawford5039 They don't mean the role, they mean the performance. This particular actors interpretation is reminiscent of Bean. Kinda...Maybe when Bean is an old man.

[@laurenconrad1799]

Jim Crawford This production was filmed in 1997 and Mr. Bean was filmed between 1990 and 1995, so the timeline actually fits perfectly in terms of what the actor in HMS Pinafore might have been thinking when preparing the role.

[@eriknodacker2262]

I got part Mr. Burns, part Jim Carrey's take on the Grinch, and a bit of pantomime horse.

[@ludwigvan8266]

@@laurenconrad1799 "fits perfectly" and "might have been" don't actually fit perfectly because it might have been nothing of the sort in fact. All you've had is conjecture. Let's stick to the facts. It will be better that way. You might think otherwise but you had better think more carefully than that.

[@janinegia]

Indy Jones' Egyptian friend sings a bit of this in one scene. The script writers included such a line to show the vast influence of the British Empire on the world, I would say.

[@astarteswillum5259]

Bad dates.

[@mowgli2071]

"They're digging in the wrong place!"

[@davidk2189]

I would say that he also sings it in reference to the Nazis digging in the wrong spot. Singing this song comparing the incompetence of the Nazis to the ruler of the queens navy.

[@booldawg]

Remember as kid in the 70s getting dragged along by my parents each year to watch a G&S opera put on by a local operatic society. Didnt appreciate it at the time but love it now!

[@CorVids1031]

I have a new appreciation for this song now that I got a big salary job because I'm Good At Taking Notes and Being Organized. It's really who you know.

[@jamesscarano7843]

My first and only exposure to this song was in "Raiders of the Lost Ark". And now this . . .

[@graceysladea7950]

I've heard it in the opening of the movie slappy and the stinkers😃

[@Rdasboss]

You know you go your whole life thinking opera is lame. Then you hear a song like this and your like yeah this still sounds lame. Then you've listened to it a hundred times and catch your self humming it and your like. Ah thats why they are considered geniuses. I want to see this.

[@jellyfishattack]

You really need to hear John Reed: he was a million times better than this guy.

[@HarveyDentalfloss]

Ross B sorry bro, this isn't opera. It's good stuff to be sure, but opera it is not.

[@ultimaavalon]

H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and a libretto by W. S. Gilbert

[@rasputinaxp]

Sorry indeed: it's an opera.

[@christopherbedford9897]

It's at the extreme "light" end of operetta. No recitative, they bridge between songs with talking; the nature music is much less 'serious', and the stories less melodrama. Not to mention that G&S is actually almost all humorous ('comic' opera isn't always 'comic' in the sense of funny, it's more a graphic novel where an actual opera would be say Catcher in the Rye). To say 'it's opera' is like saying a West End musical is opera. No, it ain't, not except by the loosest possible definition. And even then...

[@fighterjetpilot34]

Wondering how many times I can watch this without going insane, it's amazing.

[@prayerpatroller]

Anthem of incompetent bureaucrats everywhere.

[@zandaroos553]

prayerpatroller The hymn of my people :)

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

Or rather, competant bureaucrats who make poor admirals.

[@briancline7349]

If only I had gotten this advice when I was younger, I could be near “the top” by now... 😢

[@elizabethsohler6516]

That depends. Do you really want to be "ruler of the Queen's Nav-ee?"

[@katcyer26]

His Sister and his Cousin and his Aunt... the true stars ✨

[@gabrieladerre2862]

This was the first musical that I ever got to see in a theater! I'd go with ny stepmom, who was volunteering behind the curtain, for whatever! I always just sat in the mostly empty audience and read my books,bor played with tarot cards, or whatever eleven year old me did back then! My dad would always come and get me, when he got off work! And usually that was about Intermission/break time! So, when I went to see the entire play, on opening night, it hadn't been spoiled for me! I probably didn't fully "get it" as young as I was! But I'd love to go see the entire thing! I love the way that this guy plays his character! The strut alone, slays me! 😹😹😹

[@kobedragon6069]

I love this masterpiece! The characters, songs and comedy! It's a heaven sent And the way he says "The Queen's Navy"! 😈 Almost like he's got all the power in the world. And worked so little for it

[@thguy370]

god why am i addicted to this, sir joseph is such a fascinating character to watch

[@annemetehein1374]

My first contact with Gilbert & Sullivan. I am delighted! Being german Sir Joseph reminds me of a very comical version of our "Alter Fritz", king of Prussia. Hilarious!

[@Lieblingsfachful]

Lulz, it's too bad they never made a play about him. I'm sure it would have been wonderful. :)

[@1031985]

By far the best performance to be found on KZbin!

[@Puggo_Huggo]

I've been watching this production since it came out and only just realised they changed the words at 3:40 to be about Pauline Hanson

[@aubreytreves]

A great performance by the brilliant Australian actor, Drew Forsythe!

[@luketerrance]

When I was a lad I served a term As office boy to an Attorney's firm, I cleaned the windows and I swept the floor And I polished up the handle of the big front door, I polished up that handle so carefullee That now I am the ruler of the Queen's Navee As office boy I made such a mark That they gave me the post of a junior clerk, I served the writs with a smile so bland And I copied all the letters in a big round hand, I copied all the letters in a hand so free That now I am the ruler of the Queen's Navee In serving writs I made such a name That an articled clerk I soon became, I wore clean collars and a brand-new suit For the pass examination at the Institute, And that pass examination did so well for me That now I am the ruler of the Queen's Navee! Of legal knowledge I acquired such a grip That they took me into the partnership, And that junior partnership, I ween, Was the only ship that I ever had seen, But that kind of ship so suited me That now I am the ruler of the Queen's Navee! I grew so rich that I was sent By a pocket borough into Parliament, I always voted at my party's call And I never thought of thinking for myself at all, I thought so little, they rewarded me By making me the Ruler of the Queen's Navee! Now landsmen all, whoever you may be, If you want to rise to the top of the tree, If your soul isn't fettered to an office stool, Be careful to be guided by this golden rule Stick close to your desks and never go to sea, And you all may be rulers of the Queen's Navee!

[@crabobserver]

You are the spine of youtube, You deserve praise.

[@carolelightfoot7207]

Cracking. Saw a version in a park in Liverpool. My friend's late dad loved Gilbert and Sullivan. Now I do. Never too old to learn

[@djghostlantern]

Salah has entered the chat

[@ytzpaul]

Bravo; Thank you for a fine performance...G & S would be most proud.

[@spencerbean8802]

My god, this is the song Sallah quoted just as he and Indy determined that the Nazis were digging in the wrong place. ...and then he went on to quote "A British tar is a soaring soul" after he, Indy, and Marion parted ways.

[@rosskerr1439]

That was the song? I guess I was distracted by the dead monkey.

[@konnerdent4835]

3:15 a visual representation of the testicle readjustment walk.

[@jensstergard9380]

'When I Was A Lad' starts at 1:30 : When I was a lad I served a term As office boy to an Attorney's firm. I cleaned the windows and I swept the floor, And I polished up the handle of the big front door. (He polished up the handle of the big front door.) I polished up that handle so carefully That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navy! (He polished up that handle so carefullee, That now he is the ruler of the Queen's Navee!) As office boy I made such a mark That they gave me the post of a junior clerk. I served the writs with a smile so bland, And I copied all the letters in a big round hand. (He copied all the letters in a big round hand.) I copied all the letters in a hand so free, That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navee! (He copied all the letters in a hand so free, That now he is the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!) In serving writs I made such a name That an articled clerk I soon became; I wore clean collars and a brand-new suit For the passed examination at the Institute. (For the passed examination at the Institute.) That passed examination did so well for me, That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navee! (That passed examination did so well for he, That now he is the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!) Of legal knowledge I acquired such a grip That they took me into the partnership. And that junior partnership, I ween, Was the only ship that I ever had seen. (Was the only ship that he ever had seen.) But that kind of ship so suited me, That now I am the ruler of the Queen's Navee! (But that kind of ship so suited he, That now he is the ruler of the Queen's Navee!) I grew so rich that I was sent By a pocket borough into Parliament. I always voted at my party's call, And I never thought of thinking for myself at all. (He never thought of thinking for himself at all.) I thought so little, they rewarded me By making me the Ruler of the Queen's Navee! (He thought so little, they rewarded he By making him the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!) I learned some tricks from the Ipswich witch, if you want to win a vote, scratch a bigot's itch. Said the Oxley moron, "let's breed bunyips", they say her face had launched a thousand fish and chips (they say her face had launched a thousand fish and chips) One eye like Nelson, that's the trick you see, That's why I am still the ruler of the Queen's Navee! (One eye like Nelson, that's the trick you see, That's why he is the ruler of the Queen's Navee!) Now landsmen all, whoever you may be, If you want to rise to the top of the tree, If your soul isn't fettered to an office stool, Be careful to be guided by this golden rule. (Be careful to be guided by this golden rule.) Stick close to your desks and never go to sea, And you all may be rulers of the Queen's Navee! (Stick close to your desks and never go to sea, And you all may be rulers of the Queen's Navee!)

[@Keith_Petersen_Actor]

Said the oxely moron, "let's breed bunyips", they say her face had launched a thousand fish and chils

[@151eg]

I learnt some tricks from the Ipswich witch - If you want to win on votes scratch a bigot's itch. Said the Oxley moron we'll breed bunyips They say her face launched a thousand fish and chips! They say her face launched a thousand fish and chips! One eye like Nelson, that's the trick you see, That's why I am the ruler of the Queen's Navee! One eye like Nelson, that's the trick you see, That's why he is the ruler of the Queen's Navee!]

[@jensstergard9380]

@@151eg Thank you! Now I've filled in what I think is right. But what does Oxley and bunyip mean, I don't know. To me a lot seems understood only to those knowing British naval history.

[@thunderossaInternational]

This is possibly the best true performance of how the character should actually be portrayed, "that I ever did see". Thanks so much for this! Is there more info on this performance, or did I miss it? Thank you again!

[@r33dbrodie]

The full performance is actually pretty terrible and meant to be a parody (I think)

[@zisel2]

Danielle Brodie gilbert and sullivan operettas are parodies by design

[@RagnarokMic]

This dude comes off as entitled and incompetent in a way others don't capture, I think it's perfect.

[@SteepSix]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/laenpIWaYq6ekLs

[@MurraySevern_of_Australia]

This performance is from back in 1997, I went to see it with my senior music class. It was the last of 3 done by this company, Pirates of Penzance then Mikado then this. I think this performance was recorded in New Zealand, but written (i.e. edited/updated) & performed by Australians. I can still enjoy it, but some of the quips need updating for the next generation to get the same pleasure from it.

[@MforrestG]

Definitely the best performance of this I’ve seen so far!

[@steerpike66]

One thing hasn't changed since 1870; our governments are still plagued by swarms of mediocre and spineless lawyers.

[@medicmain6615]

stop being realistic and just listen to the music

[@sirdiesalot2975]

@@medicmain6615 The music is satirical and trying to make a point, one that is still relevant over 100 years later. So... no.

[@Gotofy105]

I love how Palpatine went full goblin mode when playing this character 😂.

[@spockofdune8657]

BEST interpretation I have ever seen, and I watched this one at least 12 times now

[@RagnarokMic]

"I learned some tricks from the Ipswich witch, if you want to win a vote...scratch a bigot's itch." As relevant as ever.

[@edmonddantes3640]

Left and right, race baiter with racism of low expectations and the white supremacist type

[@yousefal-otaibi150]

Thinking of going into politics

[@lordomega9959]

@@yousefal-otaibi150 really?

[@yousefal-otaibi150]

@@lordomega9959 are you going to vote for me if I did ?

[@lordomega9959]

@@yousefal-otaibi150 maybe

[@JAY-lo3sx]

When I first saw him I thought it was Harry Enfield but very soon realised that it wasn’t. Have always loved this one of G&S what a wonderful performance most enjoyable. Thank you 🇬🇧 8/ jan /21

[@Broskeeto]

Nowadays if someone were to follow a path in the manner Sir Joseph, it would be called networking, and plays a result in a majority of higher level positions. In summary, this guy is probably a LOT like your boss

[@hoppy6437]

I have never seen a Broadway musical but this makes me really want to see one

[@lucaortolani2059]

I am here for a mixture of reasons which largely include Sideshow Bob singing the entire score of the HMS Pinafore and Stewie Griffin singing that he's the best captain of the Queen's Navy

[@merledoughty5787]

This is the first versions done by Essgee using both New Zealand and Australian performers, I have this on DVD

[@eddyharris2372]

This is probably my favourite rendition of this song. The choreography is on point, and the actor playing Sir Joseph plays his character so well. The mannerisms, the posture, the costume and just a general air of incompetence is just so perfect. Three cheers to the actor. (I'll lead the way)

[@RagnarokMic]

Yeah, others don't quite have the entitled incompetence that this exudes entirely.

[@gitman3486]

Never knew Robbie Rotten was a naval man 0:05

[@kalfadem2006]

My grandpapa did such a great job in this performance

[@horrorspirit]

This guy has the silliest of silly walks

[@chrisdixon5193]

I never really realized when I was younger, how hilarious this stuff is!

[@TheGreatDearLeaderJimPickens]

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many musicals some would consider to be unnatural

[@theredtechnician]

You laugh at him, but will you ever be the monarch of the sea?

[@medicmain6615]

no sadly

[@masonsykes2240]

0:26---The velociraptors are loose!

[@Rdasboss]

pclmusic40 thank you so much it makes so much more sense and adds a whole new layer to the song. Such biting criticism and the audience laughter makes sense to. Thank you these are the sort of cultural references that are hard to understand without an interpreter.

[@sallysmith9733]

My Dad died before my Eyes. He loved this.loved it. Lucky me so do eye.

[@loqutor]

Bad dates.

[@peternotarfrancesco2614]

But take back one kadam to honor the Hebrew God, whose Ark this is.

[@OneHalfOfBent]

Peter Notarfrancesco Phil H BAAHAHAHAHHA!!!! Delighted I'm not the only one digging for the Well of Souls

[@imsokewl27]

Snakes, why did it have to be snakes!

[@charlieharper886]

Indy: Get us a transport back to England. Boat, plane, anything. Then meet me at Omar's, be ready for me. I'm goin' after that truck. Sallah: How? Indy: I don't know, I'm making this up as I go. (Proceeds to give one of the greatest chase scenes in cinema.)

[@OneHalfOfBent]

Agreed!

[@UbiMortus]

3:30 - holy shit, that face change and tone drop gave me the chills.

[@lookierebuddy2]

The best ever. . . So brilliant!!!!!!!!

[@tomardans4258]

He’s so delightfully icky.

[@jonjermey]

The Admiral is Drew Forsythe, an Australian veteran who is still performing in the annual Wharf Revue.

[@theincredibledouche]

At first I laughed, then I was very depressed.

[@AlbanZap]

+theincredibledouche ......uhgh, go on, why were you depressed?

[@JCDenton2012Modder]

Because... it's sooooo accurate.

[@Simba______]

AlbanZap - It's not what you know, but rather, it's who you know, that really matters. That IS depressing.

[@FumblsTheSniper]

If I had known plays could actually be interesting like this I’d definitely have been a theater nerd.

[@SithMasterMick]

That silly walk lives in my head rent free.

[@drewbakka5265]

>all these grade A shitposts Gilbert would be so proud. Arthur would be pissed

[@TheHutchy01]

You've gotta give Gilbert credit for knowing exactly what his talent was and sticking with it.

[@tadimaggio]

This production found a sensible way to save money. In the play as written, there is a HUGE chorus of girls and women, of widely varying ages and body types, who accompany Sir Joseph singing the refrain "And we are his sisters and his cousins and his aunts". As this clip shows, one of each does just fine.

[@stephenboath924]

Still loving this in August 2024

[@gmccord1970]

Sallah, the best digger in Cairo, brought me here.

[@LordofPride]

He looks as mad as King George himself.

[@hypersp3ce596]

why is he pitching a tent

[@akoni63]

“…bad dates”

[@mihohobaba]

W.S. Gilbert, the origianl and the best satirist ever.

[@spinlok3943]

Aha so this is what Sallah was singing in Raiders of the Lost Ark

[@patrickmulroney9452]

he sings ipswick witch tongue twister perfectly!!

[@kwanarchive]

I like this meticulous analysis of history.

[@princez413]

Mr. Burns sings Gilbert & Sullivan.

[@FayeLawnKrack3d]

This could be the live action One Piece and I won't be complaining.

[@Nonamearisto]

Sounds like something Charles Montgomery Burns would sing. Or, how he became the owner of nuclear power plant, despite knowing nothing about how it works. Seriously, we never see that he knows a thing about how a nuclear plant would work.

[@CptSchmidt]

Mr Burns as a young man.

[@gmstone1998]

This is like an alternate universe Ebenezer Scrooge. XD

[@mitchpro1388]

best version ive heard and whoever played sir Joseph was awesome

[@bloodwolf9017]

I've never seen the full show but his grins give me the impression that he is a villain

[@PlanetBobstar]

3 years late but ur right Bill

[@williamstevenson8518]

"Bad dates."

[@infectioustomfoolery]

Why does everyone keep saying "bad dates" LOL

[@islasornacommunications9179]

You are digging in the wrong place

[@TheLoyalOfficer]

This is the best version of this on KZbin.

[@ethankast3617]

Best Sir Joseph ever!!!!!!

[@momentomori5263]

Montgomery Burns was everywhere

[@FilmmakeroftheFuture]

Wasn't this song referenced in "Raiders of the Lost Ark?"

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

It and "A British Tar" were both sung in part by John Rhys-Davies (Sallah). "A British Tar" was sung in Star Trek Insurrection as well.

[@fatumteam]

where?

[@peteroryhon8463]

bad dates.

[@MsJoniJones]

That's how I got here. I was watching the segment where Indiana learns, "They are digging in the wrong place" and John Rhys-Davies started to sing this song. I wanted to know what it is and from where so I googled the lyrics. The song is really cute and so is the little guy performing it. Oh, wait, this question was asked four years ago; by now you know the answer. Nevermind.

[@darthvestius7771]

FilmmakeroftheFuture Hello from your future... It was indeed. Song by the friend of Indiana as they set sail

[@mrmystery9965]

SALLAH!!

[@Fredrikschou]

Maybe its the rendition or the recording, but the sister/niece/aunt choir sounds tighter than other versions- and even better-splendid :-)

[@georgebattrick2365]

Because it's a trio, instead of a whole chorus "whom he reckons by the dozens" in the original text.

[@P1B1U1H1]

This is so over the top it should not be funny, but it's hilarious as Hell.

[@konig4643]

I polished up the handle so carefully that now I am the ruler of the queens navy. Damn that’s quite the promotion. Is it possible to learn this power?😂

[@David_B_Dornburg]

I've always wanted to see Mr Bean do this part. THAT would be classic! 8-)

[@elizabethsohler6516]

Mr. Bean could never do this part because he. basically doesn't speak. Now Rowan Atkinson on the other hand...

[@saladsalad9991]

i can listen him sing, "but when the breezes blow, I generally go belooooooooooow" on repeat

[@spopple88]

i love this performance, very comedic.