Rhys Darby - Army Days

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

This guy looks like he could manage a band

[@hospitalgal101]

Thank you. This was so necessary

[@evanjames2821]

Only if he can manage that street jive

[@mernerly4964]

Or sail a pirate ship

[@IneffableFoxy]

Or a pirate crew.

[@IneffableFoxy]

@@mernerly4964 Beat me to it 😆

[@neszi3]

Watch this be flooded by new OFMD fans (I'm one of them). Such a shame I didn't know before that he does stand-up. He is hilarious!

[@binoodle511]

Honestly I'm glad people are finding out about him now! He's great, and so is flight of the conchords

[@cryptikcam]

a fellow ofmd fan im literally searching up everything him and Taika have been in that’s all I’ve been doing for the past 2 weeks im glad i found out he does stand up this is hilarious

[@CTGrell]

hello there. I came after the gays pirates too XD glad I did. I dig his humor which is rare. I usually don't like stand ups

[@Animefreakess]

@@CTGrell He really reminds me of Lee Evans. Similar comedy style I guess?

[@dee_lulu]

You're not wrong. Guilty as charged!

[@killdianette]

"I wasn't gay, I just came across that way" I relate so much and Rhys is the most hilarious man ever !

[@sammnew]

Many many women find gay men attractive so you were probably on to a winning strategy and didn’t realise it 😆

[@HerHollyness]

@@sammnew True 🙂 Nothing wrong with that - men find lesbians attractive after all! The attraction is that the man is comfortable with his so-called ‘feminine’ side (which really just means he’s comfortable in who he is and his own masculinity). Many a lucky woman that’s found themselves a camp straight man like Rhys.

[@HerHollyness]

@Sappho I appreciate that. I’m not a man, by the way. For some reason people always think I am despite my username having HER in it! I understand that you find male attention uncomfortable - that’s not really what I was saying though. Men do find lesbians attractive and women do often find gay men attractive. Unfortunately it’s a fact of life. Realistically, no one can change what others find attractive and there’s nothing really wrong with people finding gay men or women attractive as long as they’re not pushing those men or women to sleep with them or something. That’s a whole other issue. My main point (and closing statement) was that straight women would be lucky to find a camp straight guy like Rhys.

[@kevinwarburton2938]

@Sappho Well sorry you don't get deny male's their sexuality just coz it makes you uncomfortable. You have the right to be a hot Lesbian with a hot girlfriend and hetero Men have the right to be sexually attracted to that LOL ...but in your world I guess straight Men don't have right to their own sexuality.

[@TSwizzle777]

@@HerHollyness not lesbians, bisexuals

[@Smokeyr67]

As an ex Aussie Soldier who’s worked with Kiwi Soldiers, 90% of them must have served with Rhys, they’re all funny bastards :)

[@brutallyremastered4255]

That’s great.

[@iatsd]

That's because they've got fvck all equipment, and what they do have doesn't work. We have to use humour to disarm the enemy. And then get close enough to give them a swift kick in the nuts.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Lots of Kiwis in the ADF, they take the piss great. I love when the yanks don't quite get the banter and Kiwis and Aussies round on them

[@bobbucks]

His jokes about marching we're exactly what I went through in basic training. The drill sargent and master corporal told me to stop prancing, then stop with the chicken walk then stop dicking around. I was being dead serious. Those jokes brought me back to a fun time.

[@ghillieglas7379]

Goonwalking as well?

[@pigbenis8366]

In the Marine Corps our drill instructors always called it diddy bopping.

[@joenisnapje712]

Just watched him as the Gentleman Pirate and he is absolutely hilarious 😂👍🏻 Well done

[@kurtwagner350]

He was great in “flight of the concords” and “wrecked” too

[@gracebrown3074]

Glad this man was defending our country.

[@chrish2277]

The men who are the most secure in their masculinity are the ones that can joke around about it.

[@jersmont1309]

Mate, I still remember the big freeze of '92 it's a real thing. The sheep were sticking to the ground in Canterbury NZ from ice. it was bloody heartbreaking, most of the ewes died tombed in ice/frost. Even in the afternoon we had to shear the wool and ice off the sheep go get them standing up. Because there's few barns in NZ, the poor buggers had to survive with a bald patch with would quickly become frostbitten. Rhys, you're a bloody hero for helping out, the army was called in because of the 1,000,000 + sheep in danger.

[@PhatPhrank]

jers mont Bloody top job Rhys did saving a million Kiwis and their wives

[@nonyabidness5708]

Why aren't there barns?!

[@jersmont1309]

@@nonyabidness5708 It's just not a done thing in NZ, the sheep and cattle roam

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

@@nonyabidness5708 We don't keep our animals locked up inside, like they do in the USA. 99% of the time there isn't the need because we are sub-tropical across most of the country, and in the extreme of the South Island the farmers bring the animals down from the high country before any freezing weather. I remember the instance they are talking about, and a few others too, but 99% of the time there isn't a problem for the stock. And the farmers are usually pretty protective of their stock, because they represent the farms entire profit. Kiwi farmers are actually a pretty heartless bunch, but then you have to be, the animals are bred for profit, and ultimately are slaughtered when their time comes for it. Working on a farm isn't for the soft of heart.

[@jerrybobteasdale]

@@uncletiggermclaren7592 In the USA, most farm animals are not locked up inside. Horses might be. Not cattle. Not Sheep.

[@biblicallyaccurateangel2476]

god hes insane at sound effects 😭

[@cro.artwork]

The pen writing one is so good

[@marktaipari4611]

Rhys is one of the most fluent and naturally talented comedians youll ever see.. And us Kiwis are proud of him,, Cant wait to see him in person...

[@Rachulie]

*we

[@GirlsGamesGunsGuitar]

Mark Taipari for a moment I thought that said that you can't wait to see him in prison!

[@blairstreet3058]

grammar nazi

[@miapiare]

Mark Taipari he's more of an actor really

[@flatbill2]

@ LOL!

[@mollyleblanc9906]

Him talking about folding socks in the military *Me realizing this is what Ed does in OFMD*

[@spyke2856]

with the context of ofmd. "I learned how to fold socks into balls" and then thinking about ed going "I'm folding things! and that's okay" is the funniest thing aksfjafj

[@Azira_Amane]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who made that connection!

[@NinaVuoso]

Yea now with the mermaid material too, good shit :)

[@sophovot5079]

He's finally fulfilling his destiny by coming across as a gay man on HBO!

[@thefuckwhat7851]

He's a natural ig

[@sophovot5079]

what being raised by your mum and 3 sisters does to a mf

[@xAPHxHSx]

I remember watching this stand up years ago on Comedy Central and laughing my ass off, one of the funniest I’ve ever seen. Who knew I’d be watching him again as a gay pirate, still as funny as ever. 🥰

[@Boylieboyle]

"Lose the street-jive!" actually laughing out loud...

[@SueDenimDomDenim]

Whoah turkey!

[@allie7779]

9:12 "I'm folding stuff and that's okay" -Blackbeard

[@marycanary86]

this guy was born to play stede bonnet holy fuck xD

[@hd-xc2lz]

Rhys is such a good storyteller. Sadly a rare talent in standup today.

[@roflcopterannoysme]

He was such an icon from his Flight of the Concordes days. Hope that show sees a revival in the offseason.

[@blassezfaire9940]

I was on a tram at disneyland in anaheim and saw him during flight of the concords showing on hbo...he seemed very delighted i recognized him..

[@alanceschmidt586]

him and taika need to make a show of them in the army lmfao

[@dagnyholt8705]

I mean I feel like that’s just OFMD at this point

[@alanceschmidt586]

@@dagnyholt8705but also not at the same time

[@lollipop84858]

No they don't. Why would they do that? Simply to please you and you alone

[@zazuzazz5419]

Brilliant story teller!! Affectionate, sharp comedy!

[@GavTatu]

just binged our flag means death 1 again.... and then 2... excellent, funny and sweet.

[@TheUrszulat]

Endearing + really funny. Best comedian I've seen for a LONG time.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

they couldn't prove anything so I was in.

[@ar494]

Every unit has a Darby...and they are great for laughs, but damn terrible in a gun fight. Really funny stuff right here lol

[@scottianson5133]

We had this person who saluted with his left hand so many times that we all had to do extra drill until he stopped doing it.

[@cheyennebrennan966]

Aww...why does Rhys at seventeen come across as more like Rhys at ten...with a THOROUGH grasp of the male anatomy?! 😂😂❤❤

[@Marie-PoilBelle]

Ok, now I see where rhys get his inspiration for Stede...

[@runeramdas]

I'm just listening to this without the video. It's nice to hear Coran unwind a little and talk about his old Altean days

[@FindTheFun]

The funniest part to me was in the beginning when he said Platoon was what inspired him to join the army. For those of you that don't know, Platoon is about soldiers in Vietnam who rape and murder civilians, then kill each other because of what they've done.

[@509Gman]

Gross oversimplification, but technically correct

[@beep-beep]

Right? Most people know this movie by the scene where a soldier gets ripped apart by gunfire and collapses to his knees to the tune of dramatic violins… “Seemed like a pretty cool lifestyle” lol!

[@ViktoriousDead]

That’s gotta be The worst summary of platoon I’ve ever heard.

[@FindTheFun]

@@ViktoriousDead BUT IS IT WRONG?

[@CorePathway]

I joined the US Army, shortly after seeing the movie Stripes. A very different movie.

[@mac8750]

straight comedians that seem gay and are okay with it make me happy

[@skxlletxn]

i love this man so much- he has my whole heart.

[@Sygnus_49]

3:32 - "Deck hid!" - love the NZ accent.

[@solarhammer6319]

Glad I wasn't the only clown in basic... makes tough times great! Once impersonated Drill.... spent all night pushin for the Ranger in the sky...

[@xThemFatalex]

God he reminds me of Robin Williams in his comedic style and delivery, I love it

[@dickrichard626]

Yeah me too, except realistically Robin Williams had total manic energy and wasn't shy about being vulgar on stage. He is much more reserved and more like a "normal" person kind of energy, not split personalities and yelling his head off. Robin Williams actually had mental stuff goin' on and he never turned off IRL. He would only be "Family Friendly" in certain situations.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

But without the totally obnoxious bit.

[@thecaptainsnark]

absolutely would be the man in the middle of camp crying because I don't know where I am.

[@scottmartin6955]

I was in the army with him all true

[@terrynewton6200]

Very intelligent observation of the phallic symbolism of war. Fairly good stand up, phenomenal story telling, in my opinion... Although I am a nobody! I'm here from flight of the conchords

[@NekoInk13]

Speaking form the Uk where they are talking about conscription...I feel like I have just looked into my own future lol

[@dontsmashthatbug]

I just love this guy

[@toranamunter]

‘92 was a huge winter, clearly a true story

[@firefistx7477]

Id probably be crying like a girl in his situation aswell

[@StoneE4]

@@firefistx7477 Aswell? Sounds painful... Did you get that condition in the winter of 92?

[@azzamat001]

Socks rolled into smiley faces, getting a shout out just at the end.

[@abigailroy6424]

*_CORAN CORAN THE GORGEOUS MAN_*

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

You wretch!

[@BrusierWeight]

Fourth comment in... we can do better.

[@Tia.morganmorgan]

YES OMG FINALLY

[@CelsiusRadioCommunity]

Our host Gavin was in the NZ Army around the same time. If only he had Rhys's acting skills, his story would make for a very funny skit! ROFL at this though. Thanks for the laughs, Rhys! You're a legend!

[@fandomtrash6676]

“Is it a man’s open anus?” “It’s a train tunnel!” Freud’s gonna have a field day lmao

[@photokunstler]

Bwwahahaha I fucking love Rhys. He’s a treasure.

[@sabaducia]

I love Rhys Darby, and I'm Australian

[@womfu5689]

not a good look there steveo

[@karl6852]

Good on ya, mate!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

@@stevechristie2569 looks too young for you mate....

[@tykehotep2865]

@@stevechristie2569 oooooh Stevie baby touch of the weirdo in that remark. Your not related to John Reginald Haliday Christie are you by any chance. Just asking LOL

[@slamdunktiger]

Wait, that’s illegal!

[@sargentstephens45]

..I taught him morse code back those days......!!!!!

[@dominiczerafa8990]

sargentstephens45 seriously? That is awesome

[@idletimerap]

And I taught him how to act gay ;)

[@freddiegardner2010]

lol sergeant

[@sam-yule3912]

Why is his belt on backwards? It’s genius, really.

[@AussieHavs]

I noticed that too and checked the comments to see if anyone else said anything about it.

[@just-tess]

Same! Is it genius though? Seems hard to reach, I just do mine off to the side.

[@crazando]

He's doing good these days, he's on wrecked, and he was in Jumanji 2 a little bit

[@patientxero8853]

He was also in Yes Man

[@Hedge_witch]

A little bit ay?

[@MrPutYouOn247]

“I’m not the best soldier in the box” I see what you did there Well played sir Well played 😂

[@KaraokeNig]

What?

[@willkoestner4159]

@@KaraokeNig An allusion to toy soldiers, implying he wasn't much of a solider even in the context of playing pretend.

[@scruggs6633]

@@willkoestner4159 Box is also slang for vagina in some places

[@RouxRouxRingo]

I loved him in flight of the Conchords and had no idea he was a comedian. I'm glad I found out.

[@ashleysvntos]

i’m shitting my pants i love him

[@theworkofsirchristopherlee6861]

i had more interviews leaving the met than when i joined.

[@stephenedlin3246]

I remember him talking about his training in the army.His Sargent gave him a talk about using the stars to navigate. When the Sargent asked him if he understood what he had said. He said "not really it was all over his head"

[@ichewoncouches]

Rhys is awesome, such a funny guy

[@socaljarhead7670]

This fuckin’ guy kills. Loved him in Conchords.

[@desirichert9394]

That was REALLY CUTE, Funny. Good Job Rhys!

[@DJslushy92]

Tickets to this sold out very quick. What a legend 👏

[@sibylsaint]

3:26 The distant future. The year 2000.

[@abii_birkett]

8:32 that scribble though! 🤯crazy!

[@AnnaGreenMoon]

He's hilarious!

[@sorcerersapprentice]

Who knew Coran the Gorgeous Man was once in the army.

[@adamdennis2936]

He is great in the funny show Wrecked. I want to see more of this guy.

[@deelzebub1213]

Watch The Flight of the Conchords. He's the band manager on the show.

[@oliviamareetarantola9779]

Best comedy I've seen for such a long time.. I understand exactly what you're talking about ...

[@melissarey2973]

Maybe he should have brought a friend to sing a couple of bars of Alice's Restaurant.

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

He's like Hugh Jackman before the 'super soldier serum'

[@makkaschatsanddits7899]

He jokes but he would have been loved by his guys for being so fking funny

[@samsnead5925]

Love me some Rhys

[@oxduckxo]

fantastic.

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

"and they couldn't prove anything.....so i was in!" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Paralianpoet]

We're werewolves not swearwolves!

[@daltonndlovu505]

Fuckoff to a tree

[@spiralpython1989]

I am the alpha male😂

[@devinstonham9671]

I know who this guy is its count fagula

[@donsal.t.1765]

WHy you swearin all the time??!!

[@donsal.t.1765]

Have I got you heckles up?

[@winx123rocks]

i've been cackling at this for the past 24 hours

[@angelinamolisso8559]

...coran coran the gorgeous man

[@marinakaye8284]

Strange, Peter Ustinov wrote in "Dear Me", his autobiography, a similar experience with army life. Round pegs in square holes, creative types!###

[@notlikely4468]

Spike Milligan has an epic military autobiography Favorites in the barracks

[@christhesmith]

Guy is fuuuunnny. Great in lemony snicket ...and a bunch of other stuff too!

[@elen_jaxx]

THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD

[@miguelnery8907]

The New Zealand army seems very nice actually

[@LunA777._.]

Te amooo

[@scottianson5133]

When we on field exercise and we had to do guard duty I was always fortunate that the person I had to wake up snored really loud so he was easy to find.

[@warpighammer3760]

Shoot the light people and makeup and wardrobe. Great show .

[@richardlegrand4697]

Glad to see ellen is back to her comedy roots

[@richardlegrand4697]

@@cheyennebrennan966 good point

[@chrisuminski6037]

where's Darby? he may be did. he maybe did what?

[@otterhero6229]

Chris Uminski no, no, he may be DED.

[@roberthubert7316]

Well maybe he did maybe he didn't. But where is he?😂😂

[@zazuzazz5419]

“No… He may be dead.” 😂

[@BoundInChains]

NZ has such good actors!

[@zabylurt]

Sounds exactly like my army days, its so fucking cold at night i got hypothermia, and finding the next guy is next to impossible

[@j.mcq.8418]

The way we did it, the next guy has to find you so there is no break in the observation.

[@kore5080]

Sounds like my time as a weekend warrior, too. The ground was always so damn cold at night.

[@uneasycylinder]

Goddamn his onomatopoeia is so good

[@ghillieglas7379]

You actually do get taught how to fold socks into balls. And at the end, as he's doing the robot salute, I'm picturing the officer shaking his head and thinking "For f*@&'s sake Darby, don't salute unless you're wearing headgear!".

[@into_the_void]

He joined the aahmee

[@teapots1513]

You should go on tour with the guys man,your their manger murry.

[@andymayneguitartuition922]

Absolute genius comedy

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

"Alyx! Alyx, you still there?"

[@mitchellgarcia3532]

this is great

[@hiddenstorm5488]

Wait a minute: Gun group, move out there, hurry up, head to me, booby trap... Darby what are you smoking...

[@dan812]

landmine

[@hiddenstorm5488]

@@dan812 correct. My mistake your fault team

[@earlgrey243]

Love 'em!

[@Kameleonic]

Bump! Brilliant!

[@yourlocalgremlin4857]

Who knew Coran was in the army?

[@sarah-nt7iw]

I mean he was in the space army

[@bellaathena4684]

Those were the days...

[@dazpatreg]

More Hugh jackman

[@mikabrown4123]

CORAN CORAN THE GORGEOUS MAN!

[@satori-in-life]

Funniest Kiwi ever.

[@chychywoohoo]

Omg it's a werewolf!