In These Difficult Times, Britain Doesn't Need A Funny Leader | The Russell Howard Hour

[@tajj7]

You do need laughter in a crisis, but not from the people that are supposed to be getting us out of the crisis and who are also largely responsible for it being much worse in the first place.

[@RickZune]

Hmm that name... WoT player by any chance?

[@habesh09_zz]

And a shame that it's easy to laugh along but when there's an election on, the same people will go and vote for this nonsense. Can't see anything other than another Tory term

[@gwyny420]

@@habesh09_zz yeah it sucks but in all fairness it was either bojo or Jeremy corbyn at the time, the country didn't have good choices to start.

[@nimeroff]

@@gwyny420 from what I remember it was raising taxes with labour. And people were like fuck that and now tories robbing us as much as they would've.

[@nimeroff]

@@gwyny420 ay but there's no such thing as a honest politician. To the root or to the bark corrupted somewhere.

[@ginganinja7633]

i didnt know i needed russell to recreate jimmy's laugh until today. that made me laugh so much

[@marilynvallance]

It was brilliant

[@iluvdissheet]

Spot on!

[@jamieashton3835]

Thanks for making me laugh at the horror of tory shite britain

[@Ghufraan11]

My little brother overheard it and he screamed out "Bang on!" I loved it

[@SpideyVids]

Jimmy's laugh is so fake.

[@__ManMilk]

As a wise man once said: “I’m riding a Boris he doesn’t need gas he runs on bullshit” Spoken like a true man

[@Joe-bo2fv]

@The Yorkshireman Reacts shame, why don't you go watch someone who makes you laugh then?

[@BENTLEYQUAMP]

1 word.....Starmer!

[@wearethechange128]

@The Yorkshireman Reacts fake

[@PaintSplashProductions]

The best video!

[@richardthomas5852]

😂😂😂

[@defendo1012]

That Jimmy Carr impression is spot-on!

[@annahelander2881]

That impression made my day!

[@MartyJackson]

Yep!

[@Joliie]

he probably would be the one doing that gig.

[@theemperor6413]

I missed it can you post the time stamp please

[@defendo1012]

@@theemperor6413 4:05

[@mikenemo5564]

I am so glad Russell can formulate my rage in a socially acceptable way and help me vent some of the 'throw a brick in the nearest window' feelings I recently have.

[@LilLingLing6789]

Screaming at the top of our lungs he keeps me sane x

[@lewis123417]

Yeah leftists love to cause chaos. Most sensible hardworking people make windows or pay for windows. You lot smash them, and you wonder why the working class despises revolutionaries

[@AlisonBryen]

I know, Russell is pure catharsis. It saves me from repeatedly shutting my head in my car door.

[@lidge1994]

You could just find a cheap way to make your own glass, make a window and break it, then remake it and do it all over again...not sure there IS a cheap way to make glass though, not quality one at least.

[@_Piers_]

@@lewis123417 "Most sensible hardworking people" don't vote for the Conservatives, they are kept in power by retired people. Also by people with little education. Which sounds like something you'd just make up to insult Tory voters, but it's entirely backed up by statistics.

[@raymondconnor5346]

The only stand up comedian who can make a serious political point and still have me belly laughing. Keep it up Russel.

[@royfearn4345]

I've never heard such basic truths regarding this soulless government delivered with such force, and all driven by good British sarcasm. More please!

[@A._is_for]

When a circus act fails the ringmaster uses the clowns to distract the spectators

[@22Phantasm]

Spot on !

[@deejae8124]

But in our case the ringmaster is also one of the clowns....

[@Mainlyeverything]

@@deejae8124 theres no way people think that fool is a ring master

[@howler8783]

This government aren’t clowns They’re the entire fucking circus

[@michaelmouse4024]

There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight

[@Verybigbottleofv0dka]

Russell never fails to put a smile on my face 😂

[@kenbradley1730]

Why ?.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Obviously easily pleased ...

[@PutsOnSneakers]

@@kenbradley1730 probably because James is wanking while having the video on pause. strong eye contact

[@everestyeti]

Totally agree, unfortunately Boris though is an easy target as he's a complete twat.

[@Verybigbottleofv0dka]

@@PutsOnSneakers happy to report that I am infact a girl who is also a minor :)

[@veefrain6232]

Thanks Russel, im glad you spoke up about even £20 making a huge difference- this is the case i grew up in. Now as an adult i recently realised how much of that struggle wasnt normal or usual for other families, and it kind of hurt, that they would say stuff like " save up".

[@mcjs8640]

Absolutely true. As someone who became disabled 5 years ago, the constant portrayal of everyone on UC as work shy, lazy scroungers is SO inaccurate.

[@BeakersAreCool]

@@mcjs8640 This is Tory doctrine, divide and rule, by whatever means

[@bigsteve6729]

@@MrOllie777 🤣 so you should be rich too for doing nothing? What a skewed view of the world you have. You can't even spell basic English words correctly but assume you can run the country...??

[@davereckoning9530]

@@MrOllie777 So, do you have any gratitude towards the government that, for a time at least, granted you an extra £20 a week? And to the many other people who made that extra grant possible by working hard, throughout the pandemic, to be able to pay their taxes? I personally think your situation seems difficult and sad, and I wish things were easier for you. But I will say that I think you'll feel better if you can find some gratitude that you do get some support, at least. And contrary to what you say England does, at least in my household, care enough about its citizens, yourself included. I hope the money we contributed, and that you received, made things easier for you, for a while. It would be nice to be able to think you noticed what we did, and were grateful.

[@DENPTrains]

@@bigsteve6729 I mean, the dude has better understanding of the poor than Boris ever will..? Imagine caring about spelling on a KZbin comments section, grow up "Big Steve"

[@cole0889]

Why can't I get this amount of honesty from the rest of the media? Im getting more facts from Russell's jokes then I get from the BBC? it really is a joke. Thx Russell

[@robbieking4070]

That’s why he started talking cracks at the BBC since he joined Sky XD

[@sockwithaticket]

The BBC have been utterly cowed by the constant Tory campaign to abolish the license fee.

[@greenarrow219]

Could try NZ media, according to our amazing leadership the only truth is the government. Yea right

[@radicalrises7520]

Because most MSM are tory supporting outlets

[@archvaldor]

The BBC's governor's are appointed by the government. It basically just functions as propaganda for whatever government is in power.

[@G15mpower]

The funny thing is I remember many years ago when Boris was mayor of London, Russell said “imagine if he was PM” Here we are

[@LisaScher4u]

Ah better days

[@LisaScher4u]

🤣🤣

[@brendanm6921]

Like when The Simpsons took the piss out of the absurdity of Donald Trump becoming president in the future. Yep, that went well.

[@TheGothicMother]

I said it to my kids and partner! Imagine if he was PM! Funniest 24 hours of our lives... then we're fucked. I was right unfortunately.

[@TurbanCatMccoy]

Imagine voting for a man who was fired from The Times for literally falsifying quotes. Are people really this dumb/blind? Or do they just not care that he's historically a power hungry liar?

[@richardthomas5852]

Boris is embarrassing. Even for me, living in Costa Rica and being almost unaffected by whatever he wants to do, is embarrassing. Imagine what the British have to deal with on daily basis... 😂😂😂

[@harryhazard719]

The minimum wage is over 10 dollars an hour in the uk in my opinion we’re very lucky

[@harryhazard719]

@VikingKing a costa rican is far more likely to understand us dollars (the international currency) than pounds, thankyou for coming to this ted talk

[@michaelccozens]

@@harryhazard719 You talk as if that's *because of* Boris and the Tories, as opposed to *in spite of* them.

[@michaelccozens]

Boris is embarrassing to humanity.

[@sl7sos]

@@harryhazard719 10 dollars minimum wage & you need to work like an animal to cover your expense What a stupid life

[@az547]

Borris Johnson sounds like an impression of Dr. Suess in the washing machine

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

A Z....that's hilarious cuz it's just too true! 🌹😂

[@spaceman9599]

Hahahaaaa The Toot in a Suit, the Sinister Minister, the Throwback Haystack, The Sore Arse Thesaurus? Etc.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Bloody hell that Carr laugh was bloody good.

[@l33jcm]

I'd be crying if I wasn't laughing at the state this country's in! The sad truth is most people don't realise who's really to blame and they're still going to vote them back into Government!

[@evolassunglasses4673]

If we had an opposition against open borders Globalisation they would win. But the Left across the West is now pro open borders Globalisation which only helps international finance.

[@annenunney9907]

I agree

[@greenarrow219]

Exactly the same situation in NZ

[@Liorte1973]

@@evolassunglasses4673 oh right. So when immigrants work in other countries, they don’t pay taxes? Moron

[@lewis123417]

Labour are to blame, they sneered at the working class and totally lost them. Now people see no other choice but to vote tory

[@mohammedpanju2236]

Russell Howard is an ABSOLUTE STAR !!! I can watch his dazzling and glittering shows for hours on end, and still never fail to be amused. Russell brings us laughter and joy with his bold comedy and wit - badly needed in these hard and torrid times, when the entire country is angered, worried, and frustrated. He is also an absolutely brilliant impersonator. Everybody loves a good impression. I really enjoy his BoJo and Donald Trump impersonations. We've had an impressive array of comedians and impersonators in the past, to include, for example, Benny Hill, Dick Emery, Dave Allen, Les Dennis, Rory Bremner, Alistair McGowan, Jon Culshaw, etc... to name just a few. NOBODY beats Britain when it comes to comedy and giving people a good laugh !!! Thank you, Russell for your brilliantly polished performances - you really do know how to warm our hearts. 🇬🇧 🤣🤣🤣🙏🙏

[@hkh25219]

Britain feels like a sinking ship at the moment and look at our captain

[@daikayll1897]

We just have to run out of money ! They'll fuck off then.

[@zarakikon6352]

In this case, the captain purposely sailed the ship into an iceberg !

[@xtheamazingax]

"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!" is back, baby! I love it when he says that to him. But I need to say this: we kinda do need funny people in a crisis. I'm not talking about useless incompetent leaders like Boris of course. I'm talking about wonderful comedians like you. I have to say that because you, my friend, have provided a lotta joy in these last months. Although, I do understand what you're getting at.

[@chelseafcrocks82]

Well said mate.

[@alexanderromanov737]

While the sniveling Remoaners are complaining about every tiny little hick-up of Brexit that appears in the news, like a few pigs being chucked in the dumpster or a slight shortage of urgent blood tests, sewage flavored happy fish or nineteen car factories closing down in the UK and moving back inside the single market etc. etc. etc., us heroic patriotic Brexit supporting farmers, brave fishermen and our courageous Brexiteer car worker brothers in Swindon are reaping the magnificent benefits of the fantastic success of our glorious Brexit triumph and we can now drag our blue passported knuckles on our unmaintained English pavements and mouth breathe all over the place, as mask-less as we like. Why can't you just let us true blue pioneering Brexiteer warriors wallow, knee deep in our delirious happiness that we won our fabulous Brexit and that you lost your freedom of movement, farms, factories, banking institutions, right to protest, NHS, democracy and the enthusiastic European labor force needed to power our economy. Get over it Remoaners. Johnson, well known around the world as a despicable liar, lazy lowlife scumbag and fat scruffy spaffer in chief, is facing the prospect of a “cash for votes” inquiry into why his party used public money to “blackmail” its own MPs. During last week’s row over the long list of Paterson/Johnson sleaze enquiries, the Conservative Party whips office told backbenchers from the "Red Wall" their constituency areas would lose funding if they failed to vote with the government. Now the gimpish cabinet secretary Simon Case is to investigate the allegations - which everyone including all opposition parties, deaf and blind groups and inmates of Strangeways say amounts to yet another gross misuse of public funds and total disregard of parliamentary rules. The clown minister’s spokesarsehole confirmed the reports when questioned about them on Friday while showing complete contempt for Brexit voters, flag wavers and Red Wall constituents. In a letter to Mr Case, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said it has been proven that the government was “consistently threatening to withhold vital investment from communities across the UK, in an effort to blackmail backbenchers into voting in an unconscionable and immoral way. “It is unthinkable that local communities would be punished by having vital funding taken away, just because their deceitful Tory MPs attempt to defend the indefensible. Johnson, regarded widely as a waste of oxygen, said "the Red Wall voters kindly lent me their vote, it is now up to me how I best use it against them, after all, they all say they knew what they were voting for"

[@jietroraximoff2805]

0:18 The best part of this bit is seeing the sign language interpreters in the bottom right translating what he's saying and imagining the deaf watchers looking at this like "What the fuck?!"

[@aditta5798]

Beautifully said every word

[@toxicholygrenadethg9906]

I can go as far as to say, a person who is both honest, optimistic, and comedic, but also takes things very seriously when appropriate at the same time, can make much more of a beneficial difference. As opposed to someone who doesn't take bad situations seriously like Boris Johnson. It's true. LOL. XD

[@abiA5]

Everytime the MPs get a pay rise disabled people like me get our benefits cut. I get the highest award and I struggle with necessities. The NHS is paying for less than ever, which means vital things like incontinence sheets, and medical tape for dressings are having to be bought out of our pocket. I need a live in carer, a lot of big medical equipment (e.g. mobile hoists, electric wheelchair) and medical supplies, yet they want to stick me in a 1 bedroom top floor flat which would literally be impossible.

[@TheGothicMother]

It's not on, I can't even get help with housework. I'm expected to pay a carer to do housework, cooking and live. Even the care homes in my town have been going without wardens.

[@michaelccozens]

I'm very sorry to hear that. It's a disgrace. Unfortunately, it would appear that, for many people (including some of the most powerful), the cruelty is the point. It's all they really want, when you get right down to it.

[@TurbanCatMccoy]

Welcome to right wing politics, it's like Darwinism, survival of the fittest. In their eyes, it's your fault and your problem.

[@michaelccozens]

@@TurbanCatMccoy Except it isn't. Right-wing politics revolves around the preservation and extension of unearned privilege. Hence the tendency of right-wing figures to constantly fail upwards. They may claim to be clinging to some perverted form of "social Darwinism" (a concept Darwin himself denounced ridiculous), but their actions in protecting themselves and their cronies from the consequences of their actions says otherwise.

[@adzkebabz7278]

Russell always amuses me and puts a smile on my face. I really enjoyed seeing him live at the Plymouth Pavilions.

[@ryanh3635]

The joke isn't what he says. The joke is that he says it at a party conference and he is applauded.

[@bmogs1720]

Oh spot on Russel. You always show a very clear picture of the issues In the best expainations. Your Jimmy Carr had me in stitches. Brilliant.

[@deleted.385]

I love how the sign language interpreters were making signs for BoJos humourous made up words. 😅

[@yasinmakda600]

I feel sorry for deaf people who had to watch

[@deleted.385]

@@yasinmakda600 Don't be, we had to listen and watch, equal rights for all. 🤔🙏🏼

[@yasinmakda600]

@@deleted.385 yeah but it's worst for them since it would be so confusing to watch

[@yasinmakda600]

@@jackoh991 I guess you have a point there

[@writerinprogress]

And they still had the self-restraint to not just sum it all up in a series of middle fingers - which would've equally worked in terms of translation, but probably have got them fired. 😋

[@TheOpalHammer]

The word corruption needs to be used more when talking about these 'donors'.

[@lewis123417]

Labour accept private donations too ya know

[@TheOpalHammer]

@@lewis123417 Correct

[@themindflayerst_]

I'm glad we have Russell making us laugh as the country goes to sh**

[@veevintage2619]

Everyone: Global. No one: Let’s mispronounce the word global. Boris: GLUEEEEE BAAAAALL

[@bigsteve6729]

Wow man excellent fake conversation you made here. What's wrong with you

[@MultiXtrailer]

Glöbál matey Glöbál... were going globe- all. 👁️👁️

[@kellyanneshereck1421]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@charlestownsend9280]

I know he said that we don't need comedians running the country in a crisis but I think he'd do a better job at PM than the politicians in the current government. This comedian seems better qualified and has a better understanding of the job than the people who are actually in charge, I'd vote for him (not that there's much of a choice with boris and an ever more far right conservatives and labour going away from where they should be and moving to the center, with leaders that fail to hold this current government to account, although they aren't helped by the failure that is British news media, both completely useless).

[@speleokeir]

I agree that Russell would be a vast improvement. Although so would a retarded goldfish. To be honest the behaviour of this government doesn't surprise me as Johnson and several other leading Tories all display a large number of the personality traits listed on the Psychopath Test. These include: - A lack of empathy or conscience. - Believing they're 'better' than others. Which is connected to; - Believing the rules/law doesn't apply to them. - Never taking responsibility for their actions. - Superficial charm. Psychaopths are often charismatic and use this as a way to gain people's trust. Which leads on to; - Conning and manipulative behaviour. - Pathological lying. - Irresponsibility. i.e. breaking promises, contracts, treaties, etc. Not completing projects. - Risk taking. - Promiscuity and extra marital affairs (Psychopaths only care about themselves so they don't care if their actions hurt others as long as they get what they want). -Poor control; i.e. Responding to criticism/not getting their own way with irritability, abuse, anger, aggression, etc. Watch Johnson at PMQs and when things get tough he always resorts to public schoolboy insults like a playground bully. It's thought that 1% of the population are psychopaths. Amongst politicians it's 6% (mostly on the extremes, especially the right). And a staggering 25% of CEOs are psychopaths, which explains the behaviour of big corporations. Psychopaths tend to be attracted to positions of power as they have a need for control. And they'll do whatever they think they can get away with to reach the top. The only time a psychopath will do the right thing is if there's a benefit to them. e.g. making them popular, gaining votes, making Personally I think all Ministers should be tested for serious personality disorders before being allowed to take office. In the same way you don't want a pedophile in charge of a bunch of kids you don't want a psychopath in a position of power over other people's lives. We check teachers, etc so why not Ministers? CAT scans on psychopaths show little if any activity in their frontal lobes - (the part of the brain thought to control these things) so that would be a good start, along with being checked by a panel of qualified independent specialists. N.B. Sorry but if Labour ever want to win another election they need to get the center ground. If they don't the Tories will. Being in the center means taking a balanced view on things and there's nothing wrong with that. Personally I have little time for those on either extreme of the political spectrum. A government should be acting in the interests of the whole country, not just one part of society. Sadly neither of the two main parties do this, although to be fair Labour represent a much large section of the population than the Tories who only care about themselves and their donor chums.

[@lewis123417]

@@speleokeir Most people just want to get on with their lives, the radicals in labour are too much. They don't even want white people voting for them or having opinions. "can all the white men in this conference stop putting their hands up to ask questions" this quote was actually applauded in the Labour conference and you wonder why people see no other choice but to vote for boris. All over the EU and America politicians on the left are listening to the views of the majority of people. Immigration controls aren't far right, they are an inevitability after 50 years of total open borders

[@guildmastersstory2169]

Russel for PM, Al Murray for Home Secretary, and Jimmy Carr can be the Chief Secretary to the Treasury…Wait better scrap that last one.

[@littlemissj3110]

I love Russell. You cheer me up whenever my life is going wrong

[@Ben_9476]

Russell nailed that Jimmy Carr laugh and he knows it! 😂

[@JargonMadjin]

"Leveling up" Boris, if this were an RPG, we would have noticed the dragons by now

[@glazierblue573]

Actually 'Doris' has some experience with dragons. If you go by how he talks, he was lowest score graduate from the Hufflepuff House at Hogwarts.

[@spaceman9599]

if this is an RPG, why do we continue to elect wights to drain our levels?

[@spaceman9599]

@Spleens The Cat Boris is a walking talking final season of GoT

[@TyMarshall007]

can we just have Russell Howard is our PM

[@RS14988]

I would actually get up and vote for that

[@Alex-kf2nq]

Doesn't really matter isn't it???!!!!

[@floydkennedy6157]

Yes mate I love you Russel

[@Jake-pp2ob]

Russel is right, we need a serious leader

[@zergnub7426]

More honest interrogation of the government by a comedian than the BBC news team. No wonder we're in a total mess.

[@ArtzyZero]

While I do agree, Russel's not at risk of losing his job or potential future interviews by pointing these things out. Most journalists have restrictions on what they can or can't ask if they want to get invited back for more interviews, it's wrong but it's like this for most news outlets regardless of the medium they focus on.

[@zergnub7426]

@@ArtzyZero it's true, you're right. I just don't understand why anyone who got into journalism to find the truth and unveil abuses would choose to work for any organisation whose modus operandi is to do the opposite.

[@zarakikon6352]

Those interviewers are too scared to ask the tough questions.

[@zergnub7426]

@Tabula Rasa Ok. That's good then. Happy for you. Almost forgot that when we're talking about national issues we're in fact talking exclusively about your situation. Awesome. Your name implies a lot about the depth of your thought.

[@knowledgeforthe9917]

Comedians have always been the best truth tellers.

[@Shebeast3]

how his signer can keep a straight face and convey what he is saying is beyond me🤣🤣

[@zarakikon6352]

She's definitely got some ??? floating around in her head about what she's translating.

[@LisaScher4u]

You crack me up 🤣🤣, have to share this one on Twitter.

[@FreeFragUK]

If ever there was any doubt that the lunatics were running the asylum, it's safe to say that said doubt has been banished completely. Personally I find it even more terrifying that people continue to support these people.

[@zarakikon6352]

Indeed. I get why it's happening in America but I used to think that British people were smarter.

[@Jachimma]

It's Russell...I like before even watching 😁

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

I really do think the the person doing the sign language on that prat's speech needs an award...

[@AndrewDRSWilliamson]

Big respect @Russellhoward. You would probably make a better MP Russ

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

He's brilliant! Much admiration for this man.🌹

[@B_Bodziak]

Don't forget the writers!

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

@@B_Bodziak Write on! Right on!!!🌹❤🌹

[@amanul_2474]

"If you ever wake up in a house full of smoke, don't panic, call me and i'll tell you a joke"

[@hkh25219]

Bo knows

[@tonypate9174]

Please not the Popty ping one from Wonky wonky Woke woke Russell.

[@tashn3911]

"Oh shit, you're really joking at a time like this"

[@Nathans-Happy-Hounds]

Feel so bad for the sign interpreter when Boris opens his mouth lol

[@mohammedawais8699]

Just been watching spitting image. And Boris looks exactly like the poppet

[@SandyGirl23]

Boris saying global is like someone who’s just learning to speak french and then goes on holiday and tries to speak the language 😂

[@nixon_cabbit]

I love that these videos is where I get most my news from about this country

[@liamcroxford]

I really liked this one. Thanks Russell! :)

[@ilkahellerling2345]

Brilliant Russel. Thank you very much for that.

[@eidolonish]

And yet, Jolly Bojo's approval rating keeps going up. Something disastrous is bound to happen in a country that dissociated from reality.

[@TalesOfWar]

Brexit already happened. I fear what we'll do next (collectively as a nation of course, not us specifically).

[@drhaggiewaggie4678]

“Nobody has been in a burning bulging and went QUICK CALL A COMEDIAN” Bo Burnham “am I a joke to you”

[@gabrielkershaw2484]

boris "raukus kaukus......sausage porkus" *summons margaret thatchers ghost

[@branislavtrninic4505]

Exceptional person Mr. Russel Howard

[@insolencestar]

people also frequently forget that not everyone on universal credit is or ever will be able to work. it may not be our only benefit but it is the one that pays the rent. we're never properly discussed. not that anyone's life should be made difficult when they're already struggling but disabled people shouldnt be put through hell for something they have no means of controling.

[@mcjs8640]

Exactly.

[@zombies956]

Exactly, if my parents could work they would they don't want to be on the system, universal credit and PIP are absolutely crap system that is also very cruel and discriminatory towards the disabled.

[@niciolamyelwee6646]

Alot of the people on UC are already working, that's what is truly sad.

[@paulholla]

I was on pip for 6 years, I now have a 35k a year job. You can still work, there is jobs out there!

[@misterree1443]

Russel Howard you are a Great Man.

[@najhoant]

I feel sorry for the sign language interpreter in these clips, silently wondering at every hand gesture ”Am I hearing this right?”

[@zarakikon6352]

And how about any deaf people who read her signs ??

[@gabrieldillon11]

Thank you Russell for your impersonation of the "levelling up" lady, cracked me up

[@DaekoTan]

I'm just remembering that video Russell did a while back of Boris Johnson debating with Eddie Izzard, and thinking: "Yeah I still don't understand a single word Boris is saying."

[@zarakikon6352]

The difference between them is that Izzard does it for comical reasons and is sane when he's not performing. Boris does it to keep people distracted from his Incompetence and Racist views.

[@jvask33zie]

Thanks KZbin suggestions...never heard of Russell Howard until now. Funny stuff.

[@TheOnlyCathyCat]

I levelled up the other day and now Super Mario can shoot fire.

[@creepingjesus5106]

I levelled up the other day, and now I can cast spells at wizard level.

[@joetant6260]

The last couple of minutes were so true and spot on glad you added that!

[@evanhanley6437]

There is something about Russell poking fun at Boris Johnson. Its absolutely hilarious.

[@creepingjesus5106]

Well said. Levelling up is not punching down, but we might as well have a laugh about it. What else have we got?

[@calvinlimgo]

I wonder how many voted for the tories in the audience and now laughing at the tories and boris' incompetence

[@livb6945]

Thank you Russell

[@somthingbrutal]

yeah i was fine with boris as a comedy panel show member still cant quite believe he went from that to London's mayor and after doing a shit job there getting a promotion to the worst foreign secretary in modern history then kicked up to PM

[@zarakikon6352]

That's probably what you get when people are gullible enough to keep on believing his lies and distractions.

[@kayew5492]

I know, some days I wonder if I slipped into an alternate universe in my sleep. It's the only explanation that makes sense.

[@raul3450]

Brilliant 😎

[@bettyswallocks6411]

Who GAF about Jaffa Cakes is the VAT man. There’s VAT on biscuits, but none on cakes, bizarrely., so Jaffa Cakes are cheaper than Jaffa Biscuits. Back in the day, McVities baked a cake-sized Jaffa Cake for the VAT man to prove it. Cakes are soft when fresh, but hard when stale, whereas the opposite is true for biscuits.

[@paulbeades6681]

Spot on.

[@samuelcole9385]

His Tory upper-middle class pensioner woman is spot on.

[@kellyheighway5411]

👏👏👏 well done Russell

[@johncatto5019]

Never seen this guy before, was very impressed. I completely agree with you about Boris, he just makes up slogans all the time and repeats them. Why not get something actually done. ?

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Brilliant Russ !

[@monikakavaliunaite8017]

"We don't need funny people in a crisis" Well.....unless the funny person is Russell

[@tonyking2030]

Russel Howard should be on News at Ten as he gives a far more accurate interpretation of the real news!

[@jackiestewart3651]

Brilliant..and on the pulse

[@intelligentsia9493]

I vote for Russel Howard 😍

[@williamrandall5050]

Brilliant Russell nails it as always he gets better

[@BeanieBoyification]

The irony is this guy spent about 5-6 years in Good News perpetuating this ‘Boris the clown’ persona. Russell Howard hyped this gorm for years.

[@joh22293]

In 2001, Simon Hoggart wrote this as part of his daily politics sketch... "Boris Johnson, the new MP for Henley and a popular television performer, was at the back of the room. Boris, I hear, had a difficult session last week with Michael Portillo, who told him he had to decide whether he wanted to be a politician or a comedian. This is terribly unfair. Why is Boris the only MP out of 659 who had to make that choice?" So here we are 20 years later... Johnson still hasn't decided (although comedian is looking firm favourite) and I'm not sure whether to blame Portillo or Hoggart for this.

[@IsaacConejo]

"..The world doesn't need another hero.." love it .

[@blkbks13]

So much material for comedians.

[@secondwind9337]

YEP! Boris is the British Trump. I`m really very glad right now, the Netherlands didn`t get Wilders, we`d be just as screwed.

[@evolassunglasses4673]

Yes, best to have Islam.

[@CGetRight]

@@evolassunglasses4673 Best to have Islam? You mean a world religion which brought advances in medicine, hygiene, maths, etc is bad? I know you are trying to be a clever racist, but that doesn’t work nowadays.

[@secondwind9337]

@@evolassunglasses4673 you do realize we`re talking about a guy who doesn`t have a clue about what islam is, right?

[@secondwind9337]

@@evolassunglasses4673 + this Dutch Trump version: similar ideals, similar hair, similar intelligence and of course similar cronies.

[@zarakikon6352]

@@secondwind9337 I only want to add that Boris seems less verbally aggressive then Chump but they're both quite Racist.

[@kylewilliams6918]

Good to see Russel Howard back he's a comedy legend

[@wisteela]

Time for a revolution.

[@maddybrown325]

hearing impaired people must have thought that the guy doing the sign language for boris’ speech was just taking the piss

[@TalesOfWar]

Well, if they thought that the translation is very accurate as he was taking the piss, and talking pure shite.

[@MM-rb2cj]

Brilliant!

[@SMo-nm5yg]

In these difficult times, we need Russell Howard

[@lokischildren8714]

Well said

[@obievergreen3771]

I genuinely despise politicians with every fiber in my body.

[@zarakikon6352]

A crapton of them are utter useless yeah.

[@janrobertbos]

....doing a great job you are....................thank you! Greetz from the Netherlands (there maybe still hope for the Brits)

[@jaminavestajugo3456]

The journalist asking softball questions was, unsurprisingly, from The Telegraph. But I get your point. They're supposed to help hold politicians accountable, even if they have similar ideological leanings.

[@Dreyno]

While people are still laughing at them, they know they’re safe to do whatever they want. What does it take to make people angry?

[@lewis123417]

Got no one but labour to blame, they turned off the public and the public turned off them

[@opallunar]

@@lewis123417 hate to agree, but you're kinda right 😒

[@Plumduff3303]

Brilliant

[@SammieA]

I was lucky enough to see this live Best time ever ❤️ Thanks Russell for the laughs

[@RFED2O]

Love Russell...not only is he really funny but when it comes to politics he is absolutely 💯 % spot on each time,everytime,all of the time...especially in the state the world is in now!!!!!