Jimmy Carr On Andrew Tate & Men's Mental Heath Crisis

[@TheDiaryOfACEOClips]

You can watch the full episode here 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3mvcpSwgLqIbJo

[@TheAk1292]

Jimmy's comments about depression are interesting and nuanced. So it's a pity that when it comes to "men's issues" he falls back to lazy mainstream media narratives. Andrew Tate as "Top G" saw what happened to Peterson and weaponised it, becoming "a 14 year olds idea of masculinity". But I've also seen Andrew Tate "the man" having conversations with multiple hostile feminists and even porn stars, and by the end of the conversation they are mostly agreeing with what he says. There is a difference.

[@DeadInsideDave]

id argue as well that tv has got worse so gamin is at least putting something out

[@OvercookedOctopusFeet]

Jimmy Carr preaches that young men should "live in real life".. and then without pausing for breath he says.. "young men are obsessed by video games". This statement tells you that Jimmy Carr does not live in "real life" because that statement is such a broad generalisation that it simply cannot be (and is not) factually true in "real life". Jimmy Carr is as out of touch as any other millionaire. His arrogant stance of claiming to have the answers to other peoples mental health struggles is troubling and embarrassing. Shut up Jimmy. Thanks in advance 👍

[@Banjo2030]

The chemical imbalance theory of depression has been scientifically proven to be wrong in the last few years. The is no evidence of a link between depression and serotonin deficiency or anything of the sort. This view is a myth created by pharmaceutical companies. Don't believe me, believe the psychiatrists who have shown this to be the case. I would expect nonsense like this to be challenged on this podcast.

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

Well, to be fair, I don't think the guests get that much bigger than Jimmy, do you? I mean, if you got the Prime Minister on, or the Archbishop of Canterbury - or the Princess of Wales - I don't really think I would think they were "bigger" than Jimmy. Now if you got Xi Jin Pin or, if we could go back in time, Nelson Mandela - now they ARE bigger. Probably so is Raul Castro or Bill Gates. But anyone who's managed to get Jimmy on, should already consider themselves a success ....

[@elvis1745]

I was not even remotely ready for Jimmy Carr being so profound, sharp minded and wise! Always loved the comedy but never really saw him speak in a serious manner. Absolutely blown away!

[@adamstuartclark]

I had the same reaction. I grossly underestimated him, only thinking of him as a deliverer of jokes. Maybe too many of us view too many people as two-dimensional.

[@afflack09]

i agree. I've also found some comedians to be profoundly thoughtful and critical of the world.

[@Ladylovesherlibrary]

Just found out he used to be a therapist, made soooo much sense. Must have been a good one too.

[@zambacan]

I don’t really enjoy his comedy, I find him to be a bit too crude, however he is quite impressive here and seems like a wise man.

[@ryanisstuckin93]

Comediams tend to be very intelligent and wise. Think about your funniest friends. They are almost always very clever and often successful. It takes a quick mind to be humorous.

[@danWMO7]

"A 14yr old boy's idea of what masculinity looks like". Spot on.

[@beingsshepherd]

That's how I see Tom Cruise action films.

[@jonridley]

And no surprise that 14 year old boys are his biggest fanbase.

[@turokforever007]

He is fighting the government's plan to make people weaker.

[@carlosfernandez3565]

And then... 14 yr olds used to be baby sitters; now they need baby sitters.

[@Hunter-type]

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[@James-semaJ]

I've suffered with mental health since being 14 or maybe even before, I'm 36 now. Nice to hear Jimmy being so understanding.

[@David81515]

Keep going mate. ❤

[@James-semaJ]

@@David81515 thanks mate. Much appreciated

[@JungleEd17]

It was an important correction he made. For me the hardest part is looking normal on the outside and living what looks like a perfect life but having these internal battles I can't share with others.

[@blackswanreselling]

If only we received this level of understanding from those who work in support services that are supposed to help us deal with these issues.

[@ShubhamShubhra]

@@blackswanreselling true, 6 years ago after an intense manic episode that ended with me committed, i tried ending my life, i called up these hotlines and the absurdity of having to explain my issues to someone on a call who could not give two shits about condition is what brought me back from the brink of insanity and taking my life. It made me realise that I was not the one being crazy, the world was crazy and I was trying to fix it all myself.

[@MrArchie800]

I'm 50 and this is the first time I've heard Jimmy Carr speak seriously.... and Wow I want to hear more of that Jimmy! He really hits many nails on many heads! Do you want to just 'exist' or do you want to 'live'?

[@05Rudey]

Same, he raised my eyebrows there with his finger of power.

[@chicocannon]

He does this quite a bit if you look for it. Even on comedy podcasts he still speaks the same, when it feels completely out of character for the Podcast he still does it, it seems to stem alot from him being a father

[@jowilkie8477]

What we need is resilience. I work promoting resilience. It is psychosocial and moving away from mental health models of me me me. It doesn't work. 50 years of this shit of individualism. The US is the most sick. And you all think Jimmy has the key of something. Everybody is a coach these days. If you don't market and promote yourself you are invisible. CEO doesn't invite experts like me to talk. He just wants to talk to celebs. Btw. Hate the term CEO. I know so many people who set up online and call themselves CEO of themselves!

[@bdcash]

Most successful comedians are pretty smart people. Jimmy clearly is.

[@Kuk0san]

Check him out on Joe Rogan's. I expected a 3 hour cast of 2 comedians making dumb jokes but it was a super insightful conversation. Jimmy drops amazing gems.

[@IsThisHandleTaken]

I like how he dismisses andrew tate with one line, and moves right on. That's the way it should be, Jimmy Carr is a champion

[@rbbrum110]

Tate's views on women are what you get when you watch porn and are angry that's not your sex life - a new supermodel everyday. So he kind of preaches the incel thing.

[@mrjawbones360]

Andrew has done more good for men's mental health than anyone else in the last few years. So it's a shame that on the subject of depression he chooses to outright dismiss him.

[@CBGSR]

Thanks for the 14 year old boys view. Report back when you turn 18

[@mrjawbones360]

@@CBGSR ironic given you’ve just replied like a 14 year old… Classic example of a keyboard warrior with no actual arguments to back himself up.

[@ctye85]

@@mrjawbones360 He has done horrible damage to it.

[@KingOfBanks]

Jimmy Carr, a stand-up comedian teaching youngsters to be stand-up people. And how to banter like a boss. Thankyou.

[@criticalcommenter]

And how to evade tax! What a stand up guy

[@andreaholcock8992]

@@criticalcommenterno one cares

[@StevenWebb]

"It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem." When I left home to commit suicide, the only thing that stopped me was the fear of not seeing my daughter grow up. That permanent solution there is no coming back from. I chose to hang in there another day, a few years later I couldn't be happier. And now I'm doing The Cornwall 500 in my electric wheelchair.

[@BennyLodestar]

Felt that, ❤

[@mrpatr1ckk]

Glad you chose to stay Steve

[@chris_fitness_business]

Awesome bud! Glad you chose to stay!

[@claraprobert3151]

Glad you decided to stay

[@Benwheatleys]

no better reason to stick around than that 🤍

[@NathanEllisBodi]

Enjoy your presentation enormously. No shouting, no over talking, no ego trips, just conversation conversation. Thank you.

[@noahbixnash]

Theres ALWAYS one of these comments lol

[@tc5111]

😂😂😂

[@stuarthossack5351]

No ego trips??? 🤡 Guy is a snooty toss pot. State of him.

[@JungleEd17]

@@noahbixnash Consistency.

[@ciel1083]

That's because he's not a white American

[@thejuicemedia]

I love this side of Jimmy Carr and hope we see more of it. Be a mensch.

[@torsion2]

What's a Mench?

[@nicolascomesse7432]

@@torsion2 A person of honor, someone worthy of respect.

[@jojom.9545]

​@@torsion2 german for human

[@juliangilbert5465]

That's pure gold . I'm the father of two teenage sons, there is a dearth of good advice to young men on what being a man is these days. This conversation should be being had more often, more openly . Well done both of you.

[@bakeraus]

Being a man isn’t a rule book as such it’s learnt behaviour. It’s your time to teach your sons how your dad taught you and so forth. There are plenty of positive male and female role models out there. Living in reality is more important than ever. ❤

[@ethnicalbert]

Being a good man means having all the qualities of a good father. Loving, strong, wise, intelligent, compasionate, etc

[@bakeraus]

@@ethnicalbert These traits are human, and a healthy society.

[@kaikai-pb7fh]

People like you are the problem, be a role model.as a father, whats it got to do with external influences .

[@laurencegoodwin4047]

Corey Wayne has been a huge help to me and I’m 59 , I’d recommend his advice to any male especially young men dealing with life and relationships, above all value and love yourselfs

[@Microsoft_MCT]

I met Jimmy one day in Belfast at the airport, he was an absolute gentleman. He had me laughing the whole queue to the flight. Lovely fella!

[@Mark70609]

You were very lucky.

[@Microsoft_MCT]

@@Mark70609 Yes I knew that as soon as I left him, great person!

[@Freakazoid12345]

I met him in person as well. He was very rude to me, but I deserved it, and he was doing it on purpose. What a gentleman! (j/k, never met him)

[@TSaurs]

I have been PREACHING exactly what he just said. Comedians see the tragedy that is life and comedy is really the only true copium to outlast the negativity. Bless you both

[@shamir.globalimpact]

"14 year olds used to be babysitters ...now they need babysitters" ...OUCH. TOO TRUE.

[@robertm3561]

There is a market for that & some have found it for $$$ etc. personal reasons.

[@adug9725]

It’s so true and that’s the sad reality..

[@DNOPLAYSGAMES]

Yeah when 14 year olds used to be babysitters bad bad shit happened. Look it up.

[@wolfie54321]

@@adug9725 I don't really think it is true to be honest. I don't have kids, but I teach and have nieces and nephews and they all seem pretty mature for their ages to me. They might talk about stuff that I don't relate to, but in terms of actual maturity, they seem fine to me.

[@SI-vb7hd]

@@DNOPLAYSGAMES Well said, so many dont look behind the simple headline

[@stopdropnroll]

Blown away by Jimmy Carr’s depth of mind here. Well done lads.

[@timbradshaw5481]

It's not very deep. He has obviously thought about things a lot, but he just lays out conclusions without any explanation. So if you believe what he said, you're trusting that his reasoning is correct, because he doesn't give any. Like he says, idiots take the bible stories literally. Yet he doesn't go into it at all. He states Trump is a poor man's idea of a rich man, without expanding. It's very surface level conclusions that he's sharing. So if you believe it, you are essentially letting him tell you what to think, rather than his ideas being justified to you.

[@stopdropnroll]

@@timbradshaw5481 Fair play on all points. Perhaps I should have qualified that with ....I was surprised it was 'Jimmy Carr' having that level of thought. I'd never heard him deliver conclusions or speak in any depth beyond his obvious comedic talent. Given his delivery I would be surprised if he didn't have depth of thought to back it up though. Either way, its never about letting others tell you what to think, its the ideas that resonate with your existing thoughts and opening your mind to others.

[@timbradshaw5481]

@@stopdropnroll I think people who are at the top of their field are usually very smart, even entertainers. And to be a comedian, you have to be really well spoken too, which Jimmy Carr is. Jimmy Carr is like this in interviews, comes across as very intelligent with well thought out ideas, I think he's done interviews with both Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan where he presents himself in a similar way.

[@frodej6640]

@@timbradshaw5481 I agree to what you say. Well said.

[@conqr7910]

14 Year olds used to be babysitters and now they need one. That line hit much harder then it probably should have. Great Interview

[@davebanting876]

Wise, profound, informed, intelligent, aware, human, genuine, honest...... We done and well said Mr Carr

[@drdrew7475]

Indeed. All humbling words

[@303machine]

He show his true colours during pland-emic. He is scumbag, but smart one.

[@SekuruJohan]

​@@303machineOk buddy 👍

[@palmeristo]

​@@303machinewe found the anti vaxxer, Karen who can't take a joke.

[@justinengland9814]

Jimmy needs to do more serious talks like this, he's very good!

[@Sabotage1628]

Its not a surprise, its great to see the serious side to some comedian, they are often very intelligent.

[@charlesdartagnan8788]

He's actually a trained therapist

[@TD1237]

I agree about his views on Tate. But he is clearly not a good-natured person, speaking in general. Jokingly saying that Romani's being systematically mordered and experimented on in WW2 was "a good thing"? And, no, it's not "just a joke". Anyone who says that doesn't actually understand how comedians work. Not saying he legit thinks what happened in WW2 was good per say. But he's certainly supportive of the current anti-Romani culture and even gnocldaI tendencies of Europeans today. Not to mention he has also been accussed of entering womens' changing rooms and staying there for no reason other than to enjoy the view. Everything about him rubs me the wrong way, even if he makes some good points.

[@palmeristo]

​@@TD1237accused doesn't mean fact does it. Also who the fuck cares about his political views when lately politics is ALL corrupt. People like you need to worry about your leaders views and not a pissing comedian.

[@blobboflava]

Yes, but no. He is a great critical thinker and his words easily resonate. At the same time he is a genius comedian. We do not want to lose that side. I admire his logical intelligence, but I adore his ruthless takedowns and amazing sense of humour. 👍

[@widearchshark3981]

You don't learn to shave from your father. You learn it from a KZbin video. This resonates with me, as I watch how to behave from Jimmy on a YT video !

[@holydamien]

My gen just learned it from telly, it's a pretty straightforward thing, really. Fathers had to teach it when people used to shave with oldschool razor blades. No need any teaching with disposables or machines unless you are a complete muppet.

[@davidjb-750]

We need to see this side of Jimmy more.

[@Political_Brainrot_Auditor]

He's pro gun control. Not sure you want to be taking advice on manhood from this guy. But you do you.

[@IM-dy8wo]

@@Political_Brainrot_Auditor People are allowed to be wrong on one thing or deviate in some way but otherwise be generally aligned with your views/interests and thereby provide value to you. How unfortunate for you that you immediately write off anyone who holds even one position you dislike.

[@davidjb-750]

He’s from the UK. He sees the madness going on in America compared to the rest of the developed countries in the world.

[@Political_Brainrot_Auditor]

@@davidjb-750 I’ve been to the UK. I’ll take the US over it any day of the week. Sort out your problems over there first before you start yappin about us. Ok? Thanks.

[@davidjb-750]

@@Political_Brainrot_Auditoryappin??? You brought it up ya daft cant

[@sitvisjes]

''Andrew Tate is like a 14 years boy idea of what masculinity might look like'' This.

[@The_prophet_james_of_elia]

An the other people who view him as the person they should look up to haven't had a proper talk with themselves and looked inwards they would much rather have something that says we'll this is why I'm right, instead of actually working through their issues which causes more issues

[@HasanIslam-xj4kl]

Damm 14 year olds are more manly than grown ups these days 😂

[@anuma6217]

@@The_prophet_james_of_elia Tate is probably better for youngsters to look up to than these effeminate clowns...

[@julian758]

@@HasanIslam-xj4klyour babysitter know you’re online right now?

[@mikhacoffman4522]

@@HasanIslam-xj4klofc your name is Hassan Islam, Go touch some grass, your broke idol is the most famous failure of 2024

[@CanadaYo]

Comedians are the modern day Philosophers ❤

[@templumaustral3238]

You're sadly incorrect. Comedians are just people who make a joke about your sad and pathetic life. Oh shit, you are correct.

[@JanM457]

The good ones, that is. Good comedy has a firm root in actual reality. I was surprised how well thought through Jimmy's thoughts were, but in hindsight it makes perfect sense that his good comedy comes from profound thought.

[@paparoach007]

@@JanM457 of the likes of Jimmy and Ricky Gervais they both studied Philosophy at university and were world-famous comedians and both of them speak profoundly and retrospectively about subjects like life, death, religion and so on.. so their profound thoughts are mostly from their own prospective or POV and from others as well and most kids today would benefit massively from insights like this from Jimmy and Ricky, to use as examples.

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

I truly believe that. They're the last bastian of free speech and shine a mirror to us.

[@glewisl8791]

It's been everyday since recorded history as philosophers, look at ancient Greek and Shakespeare, just to name a few

[@willbeplayin]

Jimmy Carr is such a fluent speaker with interesting insights. Sadly not that many people know this side of him - it's not the first talk I've seen him being part of, that was a great listen. Amazing stuff.

[@michaelcoward1902]

He talks out of his ass...literally the first thing out of his mouth "It's a disease" like depression is the fucking flu or something. I guess if you're impressed by a posh accent you'll be impressed by anything it says.

[@metalstorm7506]

The description of Trump and Tate were spot on ! That’s the difference when an intelligent and insightful person takes charge. God bless Jimmy Carr

[@FeralDropbear]

Did CNN tell you to think that 😂 Most people who get their information from poor sources like MSM have no clue about Tate and what he actually encourages and influences young men to do.

[@swissmadesuccess]

Bullshit, this guy has no testosterone. Trump is not taken only as a rich person, but the leader and president. Andrew Tate is what every man that wants to achieve his goals and dreams should do.( Respect, Friends, Money and beautiful woman)

[@Youaretheactionsofgod]

It's a reductionist approach. It's not quite accurate but it is a funny simplistic line to draw 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

Connor McGregor was once what a drunk man thinks a warrior should act like, if you want a third example

[@FeralDropbear]

Wow hid my reply, so much for free speech..

[@colindavis7906]

WOW! I've never seen Jimmy Carr in this light and with this much sincerity and insight. Great conversation

[@capricornqueen5262]

I never liked his comedy that much but seeing him in interviews over the past few years, I am blown away by his breadth of knowledge and insightful observations.

[@unionkabyle9306]

He still be like a child and comiker for Childs.

[@jboogienohoodie7477]

He is exactly like Andrew Tate just the posh version

[@Hahahawhatsup]

1 cup of sugar per 2 cups flour

[@gmy33]

​@@jboogienohoodie7477take has no reflection on himself

[@danielseaton3504]

​@@jboogienohoodie7477not even remotely close

[@thenon-stopdad601]

I am very impressed with jimmy Carr. I didn't know he had such depth to him. Great conversation.

[@mattoniy2840]

He’s a very very clever guy

[@dielaughing73]

He's really opened up over the last few years. He talks about it in other interviews. Have a look at his "Blocks" podcast with Neal Brennan

[@Dee78584]

He didn't go in depth on covid issues. Just said if you didn't roll up your sleeve you're an idiot.

[@Angarato86]

i often find that (good) comedians are extremely smart. and they have to be. they need to know the world and understand people, know the lines of moral society so they can find the humor in it, then they have to be good storytellers too.

[@Bawitdabadabangdadang]

@@mattoniy2840 Till it comes to an experimental vaccine.

[@steveblog1]

Jimmy's analysis of where we are today is spot on. I think kids should always be given the time to be kids, to be carefree and to play. That being said, we also need to acknowledge that your kid doesn't go to bed as a child one night, then wake up as an adult. Turning 18 might mean that they're legally an adult, but becoming an adult is a process that starts before 18 and crucially, continues after they are 18. If we're not giving them responsibilities, testing their capabilities and their limits and trusting them with at least some decisions, then they are not going to learn. If you're not actively parenting them and getting involved in their life, they will get their influences elsewhere and from people who are less than ideal as role models. Maybe the most important starting point is to ask ourselves how we felt as kids? How did our parents do? Can I apply the good parenting skills my mum and dad had, and make sure I pass that on to my kids? Equally, can I also use my experience of any negative aspects of their parenting as examples of what not to do? Even the best parents make mistakes, but using them to do better is how we all become better.

[@28copland]

Jimmy's so smart and articulates things brilliantly

[@jboogienohoodie7477]

He is exactly like Andrew Tate but just the posh version

[@BartHufen]

True he is fantastic and should stop plastic surgery… he looked great before.

[@dylanlavillain7173]

​@@jboogienohoodie7477 far from it

[@jboogienohoodie7477]

@@dylanlavillain7173 exact duplicate. All the same talking points in this clip. Even down to the video games comparison and Christipher Hitchens references 😂. Copy cat Tate - there’s a lot of them out there. He definitely watched Tate interviews before

[@pbplauralfilms]

Tate for lads who got a 2:2 at university

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Jimmy Carr is the intelligent comedian Russell Brand wishes he was. And for all of Jimmy Carr's rude, racy, raunchy, and politically incorrect humor, Jimmy isn't out here full of hate, or prejudice, or trying to actually punch down - unlike some comedians out here, including ones I previously respected. When it comes to Jimmy Carr, it really is JUST A JOKE. And the more I hear him speak in interviews like this, the more fond of him I grow as person - as does my respect for him.

[@nightsgrow6575]

Even when he’s politicially incorrect he manages to make the joke itself the punchline in some way, like the fact that he can make the joke is the joke itself

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

@@nightsgrow6575 yes, that is true too! Also, he sometimes enjoys scolding and teasing his audience - playfully, of course - for enjoying his really off-color jokes. I think a lot of the time, he's just pushing people's buttons. He tells offensive jokes just to tell them, to playfully offend... but with no actual animosity behind the joke. I consider myself "woke" - or as we were being called five years ago, a "social justice warrior" - both of which I wear as a badge of honor. But even being a woke social justice warrior toggaF who despises bigotry and misogyny, I love those kinds of jokes... as long as there's no actual animosity behind the words. If the comedian, or even just a regular person just trying to be funny/humorous, has actual prejudice or feelings of distaste/disgust towards the marginalized group that their "comedy" is about... then THAT is when I have a problem.

[@apelincoln1616]

I guess intelligence, to you, is agreeing with your world views. And saying Brand is full of hate is one of the most ridiculous statements I've heard in a while

[@h.neubert8770]

I'd say Brand is smart and opportunistic. He also likes to hear himself speak to the point where he uses his eloquence to satisfy himself. Verbally fapping, if you will

[@karmadyllic]

Scanned that as Russell Howard, not Brand, nearly ranted. Having re-read? Couldn't agree more.

[@Aanthanur]

wow, i love Jim Carr even more now. never heard him talk seriously, and he is amazing.

[@miamijim5964]

My friend is a priest, he once told me the church cannot answer your questions, but being a part of a community that attends church might help you meet people and in doing so give you a group where your questions might be answered.

[@ItsMeeLeeDee]

Great advice.

[@wanderingtravellerAB99]

Yep, a group that believes that the outgroup will burn in hell, and that lies to kids in order that they lose critical thinking ability so that the group won’t be challenged. A nice group indeed.

[@miamijim5964]

@@wanderingtravellerAB99 depends on the church.... my friend is a Canon of the Episcopalian faith...

[@dannyboyy31]

I'm all for being part of a community, but I'd prefer to stay away from one that brainwashes people (especially children) with superstitious nonsense.

[@jerryodonovan8624]

Is your priest friend an atheist?

[@gridus5380]

Comedians are often the key go to people to cut through the nature of the fabric of society as they spend most of their time trying to find the humour in it, great to hear Jimmy Carr talking like this - first time i ever saw him was in Up the Creek, well before he was on the telly.

[@Duckiman]

Isn't it a sad state of affairs that we find wisdom from comedians and comedy from our " wise leaders"?

[@TubaTones]

⁠@@Duckimanthe second part of what you said is sad. You can find wisdom from people of all walks of life. Leaders of countries being absolute jokes though, that’s sad.

[@canadianroot]

Sad to hear him use his stage presence to mock those who refused to be lab rats.

[@TubaTones]

@@canadianroot sad to hear you’re offended by a comedian making jokes.

[@BAM5636]

@canadianroot ❄️

[@SOMEBODYGETASPONGE]

Jimmy's a very wise man in this interview. Great conversation.

[@SuperChrisDub]

One of the best breakdowns of what is wrong with the modern world. I have a new respect for Jimmy Carr. I always thought he as a good comedian but this, as well.

[@rickl1099]

I love video games, always have. But, I had a rule that I’ve always stuck to. If I was playing on the PS and a mate messaged or called (back in the day) to go out, play footy, basketball and later go the pub. I’d always go, I’d never let video games get in the way of real social interaction.

[@captainprivate3768]

Yep. They're a great backup fun.

[@AceMyHigh]

100%, we all have free time and i'd rather play some games than watch a TV series. But social life comes first.

[@usernamesmeannothing]

Same here. Video games are my first love when it comes to entertainment and media, but I always like to go for a walk or go to lovely places in the countryside with my mum and brother, or the whole family if possible or meet up with my friends who also adore video games. I’ll always love them, probably a bit too much, but I do like getting out every now and again.

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

That goes with anything, and videogame are not special when it comes to forms of entertainment people escape reality from in. Before games people watched TV, and before that used books to get lost in alternate fantastical realities to experience things they would not irl, escapism has been a thing for ages, and is not the cause of what is happening these days, rather more a symptom.

[@dumitavi1]

What happened when every mate that was supposed to call to go out, loved video games so much that they never made the call? I think you know... Video games are an escape and that's where their danger comes from. The solution to this drug is not to drop it when someone calls. The solution to it it to set a limit for it (let's say 1 hr a day) and then be the person that makes the call. When you all put it on your mates to make that call to go out and socialize, it's just a matter of time before you become a game addict with a good excuse. If you are not one, already...

[@petercoates2882]

I wasn't the biggest Jimmy Carr fan until I heard him not doing comedy. What a wise and humane person he is. I've gone back, and I actually better appreciate his comedy, oddly enough. He mocks his more bone-headed hecklers for not understanding that it's comedy. How humbling to find out he was talking to me!

[@peanutgallery7753]

Nature abhors a vacuum. You know who else abhors a vacuum, my dog.

[@jaycievictory8461]

Okay, that was very funny 😅

[@aethionr4478]

rename your dog and you're set

[@Gordpatmac]

that was a bigtime pseudo-intellectual line that other pseudos will love. its means jacksquat

[@Thumperoo]

@@Gordpatmac oooh we're angry today, aren't we ? Take. A. Deeeep. Breath. There... Better ?

[@Greginlaseries]

Yeah he does!

[@mctaguer]

As a Gen X teacher, parent, mentor, I found this insightful and resonant.

[@sfullernj]

Good for you

[@mylesg7278]

Because you lot caused most of this on the basis that your parents were too hard on you so you overcorrected with endless 'compassion'! I kid, but also I don't, because you're generation birthed the zoomers.

[@sharnannemitchell3463]

Gen x teacher here to agree.

[@abelwritesmusic]

Who are you a mentor to?

[@dani_i8942]

If you consider yourself a mentor and see Carr as insightful then you may have issues. This is the same man who openly endorsed BLM in his comedy.

[@Proserpira]

This is incredible. I had never seen this side of Jimmy...and it's wonderful to have someone like him care so deeply about Men's mental health. It isn't talked about nearly enough, without people getting upset.

[@kite-flying_potato]

Never heard him be sincere before. This was really nice.

[@HelloJamesBond]

Was great to hear Jimmy Carr talk some truth about Andrew Tate. A 14yr olds idea of what masculinity looks like - BANG ON!

[@brianmeen2158]

I bet Carr doesn’t even know what Andrew Tates messaging even is. He’s just going by what the mainstream thinks of him . Any guy that watched Tate would nod his head in agreement at about 60% of what he says .. there’s a good reason why Tates messaging is alluring to young boys - he doesn’t sugarcoat everything with lame PC messaging

[@HelloJamesBond]

@@brianmeen2158 there’s plenty better role models than Andrew Tate for young lads. The guys a loser, I know exactly what you’re gonna say to that comment but I don’t care. Anyone who needs to turn to fast cars and flashy things to prove their sense of worth is a loser.

[@zh2266]

​@@brianmeen2158it's mad how successful the smear campaign against the Tates has been. Relentless

[@autograndeunlimited]

@@HelloJamesBond like who? how is he a loser? of course you don't care b/c you don't care about the truth. its not about the fast cars or flashy things

[@HelloJamesBond]

@@autograndeunlimited If we can't think of better role models than Andrew Tate we're in big trouble. I think he's a little man in a big body and a bigger mouth. He's a terrible role model and i certainly wouldn't like my son being influenced by him. I'm very concerned about truth that's so important. If you want truth then you should be influenced by Scientists and intellectuals. If you want someone more popular then maybe follow people who you aspire to be like in that field. I think Andrew Tate has brainwashed a lot of young men and is a danger to society. I can absolutely see why there is a space for someone like him, I just think it's an unfortunate replacement to the bullshit young men are fed through modern media.

[@robd9863]

Stumbling upon this video has just made my day. Thank you. That was delicious to hear such common sense and wisdom. And Jimmy Carr just went up massively in my estimation. Happy to suscribe and hope to see more of this quality. (More of Mr Carr too, please).

[@LiaDanRides]

Honestly one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. My respect for Jimmy Carr just shot up!! I completely agree with him. Live in the moment. I’m 30 now and 2 years ago I deleted Facebook and instagram and started living now! Luckily I’ve never been into video games My life rules are respect others, look after yourself and love your woman.

[@mylesg7278]

Video games is the symptom not the cause. But good for you man.

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

@@mylesg7278 They made the very same arguments about TV/Radio/Music and books like they do with videogames today, blame it for society's ills instead of trying to fix the real causes.

[@jamiew1664]

Respect bro. I hope youre well . Nice comment you wrote.

[@King_Elliott]

Jimmy Carr is one of the funniest comedians of all time. But it is times like this when even the funniest people out there get serious when you realize the importance of something. That's what I like about him. He knows when there is a serious issue and gets right to addressing it.

[@UlyssesRyan-n1i]

Jimmy’s willingness to stop the conversation to clearly demarcate depression from sadness is commendable

[@Rico-RR]

Tons of gems in this

[@arsplastiques]

This conversation encapsulates everything I've been thinking about over the last few years regarding where we're headed as a society. Wonderful clip, very thoughtful, thank you.

[@timbradshaw5481]

Where are we heading?

[@buckrogers5331]

Jimmy has always been a great guy in my book; a good guy. Bravo!

[@uggsar]

I listened for the first minute and YES! I’m so glad to hear someone influential talking like this and taking the action to actually correct the claim ”depression is thinking yourself too much”! Thinking yourself too much is a syptom of depression (illness), not the reason.

[@noisyboy87]

This man is spot on! Wow! I’m sitting here, at 8am, on a balcony watching the sunrise and this video pops up. Just marvellous 🤩

[@kannank.]

He's so profound and spot on, Nothing but wisdom here. Amazing.

[@AfterSimone]

Nice Christopher Hitchens reference

[@LeifCoffield]

i adore any christopher hitchens reference

[@darkcnotion]

It's from Oscar Wilde though

[@LeifCoffield]

@@darkcnotion christopher hitchens was oscar wilde’s biggest influence

[@lordfarquard9902]

@@LeifCoffield I think you meant it the other way round lol

[@LeifCoffield]

@@lordfarquard9902 oscar wilde had pictures of christopher hitchens on his wall

[@stuharrison1]

Great conversation. Jimmy Carr is so intelligent and really sends a great message. Love his humour too!,,

[@hudawm7]

Damn this is deep real shit, its my first time seeing Jimmy in this light, and I am glad I did.

[@aaroncillo4318]

Listening to guys like Jimmy Carr, Ricky Gervais and others speak so profoundly about such serious topics must get us to think what a strong correlation is between humor and intelligence.

[@bl00m1mgt0n]

Except neither are very good stand-ups. Put them against people like Carlin and it's obvoius.

[@odeegrotsniffer4166]

Your statement is intensely ignorant. You have very little understanding of what comedy is. Carlin was a genius, but his style and what he did is so different compared to Gervais and Carr, it's nearly apples and oranges. Gervais I would give you, but he changed comedy forever with The Office.

[@odeegrotsniffer4166]

Some comics are quite intelligent. Some aren't. That's a broad statement.

[@bl00m1mgt0n]

@@odeegrotsniffer4166 You’ve no idea what you’re talking about. The Office was derivative of The Larry Sanders Show, as even Gervais has admitted. To suggest it “changed comedy forever” only illustrates how little you know. Gervais is an objectively terrible stand up, and Carr isn’t much better. Truly great stand ups like Carlin or CK wipe the floor with them. But you have to have a few brain cells to get it.

[@dykam]

@@bl00m1mgt0n If objectively, by what measure?

[@rodgerwardle8037]

Really fantastic and thought provoking interview. Jimmy Carr’s appearances on DOAC are always great.

[@paulburke9613]

Jimmy Carr is so eloquent he speaks so much truth

[@mihalisg6940]

It's exactly what Jimmy said. Tate is like a teen's fantasy of what a man is like.

[@vivek27789]

​@@elvisleeboy Harsh but true

[@FrankLucas-pw5hs]

True. Most teens could only fantasize about reaching Tate's level.

[@rawx485]

​@FrankLucas-pw5hs I see you must be one of the "tater tots"

[@SB-wj6dw]

100 fucking percent dude, YIN AND YANG! There is black in the white and white in the black! Nothing is ever 100% this or 100% that, i don't know everything about Tate, but i​ have heard him say a lot of really great inspiring things like work hard and exercise. But people get emotional instead of listen to the words and discern for themselves @elvisleeboy If more people actually worked really hard at something and started exercising, the world would be a better place. But people throw that message in the bin in favour of being a tribal victim hater.

[@VonJay]

@@elvisleeboy” the reaction to him “ well that’s just social media economy. To go viral you simply need to know a few things and do it consistently or be very good it at. You have to go beyond common sense because common sense is boring and…very common. So you have to get people’s attention and the way you do this is by breaking rules or social norms. As long as you’re consistently doing that he can sprinkle a few “the sky is blue” comments. This is called a “kernel of truth.” As long as you’re making friends and enemies in the process, your friends will say things like “he’s not lying the sky is blue” without ever addressing what the sky’s color has to do with him saying on camera that he tricks girls into being his slaves. A little like what you just did.

[@darrenpursuingtruth2895]

When he’s had enough of doing the one-liners, Jimmy has a serious comedy career ahead of him as a philosophical social commentator.

[@EdwinOudenes]

I am surprised, but he is saying nothing new. We all knew the destruction from internet, mobile phones and porn. He is just adding it all up.

[@nicopillay4059]

That's called a comedian

[@darrenpursuingtruth2895]

@@nicopillay4059 That is a comedian, of which there are many types. Jimmy has the depth of thought and insight to go in a somewhat different direction. Not all comedians are or could do that. I think he would be well received if he chose a different path.

[@Nautilus1972]

But that’s what comedians do. Look at Bill Hicks.

[@MOSMASTERING]

@@EdwinOudenes Just because something is obvious and nothing new.. talking about it all won't impress anyone. Common knowledge, taking the obvious for granted and being aware of the assumptions that we all agree on, that's one thing - but then also having the intelligence to organise and understand it, talk about it's implications and being able to articulate it, back it up and then transmit it to someone else. That's a real skill.

[@brettlane6908]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen 👍

[@Itsallagame1984]

this was one of the best yet jimmy is brilliant.

[@youregonnawannahearthis]

Jimmy dropping serious gems everywhere 😮

[@robertm3561]

Seems like a pretty smart man.

[@janwedeler828]

@@robertm3561 a pretty smart woman

[@robertm3561]

@@janwedeler828 What?

[@RictaScale.Official]

Not so bright when it came to the covid vaxx.

[@mattoniy2840]

He’s very clever. Not only Oxford grad but just clever in general

[@pauljacobs1761]

Fantastic Clíp.. I love the podcast, keep up the great work!

[@cloudeewords3246]

This clips is potential the best thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin!

[@royfr8136]

These - plural

[@groverjuicy]

​@@royfr8136*clip - singular *potentially

[@richardflood3058]

@@royfr8136 clip - singular

[@noblestsavage1742]

that was a great point about sadness vs depression.

[@samp739]

Yup. Like a ankle sprain and a badly broken leg . No comparison. And sadness and unhappiness can be improved , clinical depression is extremely diffucult to treat if it's biological and not circumstancial

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

"A gentleman is never rude by accident." Not surprised it came from Hitchens. Brilliant.

[@elliotemmanuelnogo1632]

I need to listen to the full episode, this is an interesting episode. Dropping gems 🎉

[@87sport]

that was the first interview I have seen with Jimmy Carr, which was on a more serious note. I really enjoyed it, props.

[@cristiansandu7537]

My dear lord (wherever you are) I can barely believe what I am hearing out loud... the man can obviously read minds from a distance. Thank you so much for sharing and do carry on doing what you are all doing if you will.

[@DK_Son]

He's bang on about the shift in society. You can learn to shave and tie a tie from someone on TikTok. We used to leave our 5 yr old kids with a 14 yr old nephew/niece/neighbour, etc. Now we need to get babysitters for our 14 yr old kids. A huge shift has changed in the growth of our youth. They are so fixated on digital content, they are missing out on the fundamentals of growing up. And you could do all the right things by your own children. But the mob-movement of all the other kids around your kids, could still influence your kids to become like them. When I look ahead, I think of things like "I want to live in a cul-de-sac where I get along with all the parents, we have all similar age of kids, and we work together to get them out of the house.". But that's a fantasy nowadays.

[@NoisyHill_]

Newer generations are never as bad as the older ones think they are.. There are super sweet and educated Teenagers out there. And TikTok is not just dancing and bull****, it's also a lot about mental health, actually there is just any topic. It depends on how you use it.

[@manbha6817]

news flash: the previous gen raised the new one

[@Gino_567]

@@NoisyHill_ That information about mental health can be manipulated, construed or just blatantly lied about on TikTok. Anybody can make a video on TikTok about anything.. that's the point being made. So that information that is supposed to be helpful to teenagers, turns out to be harmful, instead of actually seeing a professional about it. We're still in the infancy stage of being in a world totally online all the time , and we still don't know what those consequences are to a human being long term. I see the positives in it, but Ít's obviously taken a toll on society as a whole. I actually feel more disconnected than I did before it all took off even though it's easier than ever to contact someone. People that are born into social media and being online from birth... I wonder what that's doing to kids growing up when they don't have basic human social interaction skills for the real world.

[@Piner5074]

That’s a great line about 14yr olds and babysitting, I used to babysit for neighbours in the 70s, but nowadays you wouldn’t dream of asking a neighbour’s 14yr old to do the same, for many many obvious reasons. Neighbourly networks of trust and responsibility have gone. People’s families now no longer live in the same streets for generations, because of having to move away because of lack of work. I for example now live over 300 miles away from my octogenarian parents.

[@Gee3Oh]

I doubt people are getting babysitters for 14 year olds. What are they afraid will happen? Those 14 year olds have cellphones. It’s easier now to leave them at home cause they’ll be occupied by the internet rather than getting up to no good.

[@VamLoveAndKisses]

​@@Gee3Ohthe 14 year old is the babysitter.

[@Gee3Oh]

@@VamLoveAndKisses The guest says 14 year olds need babysitters in the video. Either way my point still stands. In what way is a 14 year old less responsible than in the past when they have cellphones now? They can contact parents, contact emergency, google advice and even order food using parents credit card. There’s no reason they can’t babysit now if they were able to before.

[@Piner5074]

@@Gee3Oh I couldn’t agree more and 14yr old nowadays don’t need babysitting themselves, (I think that was a throwaway quip from Jimmy and not to be taken as serious) also all your points are valid and true, but a neighbour will still be extremely unlikely to ask nowadays because of social mistrust, a family member on the other hand…

[@phoenixrising5088]

​Cell phones do not = responsible. More likely the opposite.

[@AlansWoodworking]

Right. He's on my list of people I'd invite 'round for a dinner party. I Really enjoy listening to people who have clarity of thought

[@millerbiz]

As a father of 3 daughters, I am particularly interested in the plight of young men. Jimmy’s insight to the world around us is exceptional. Thanks gents Great show

[@Remedy462]

It's a giant cycle of inequality, insecurity, mental illness, lack of introspection, occupational/life direction, and handling the nuance of humanity with goodness, badness, and inbetweenness. Lol, that last word made me laugh.

[@theoneanton]

Teach them partners are not commodities

[@MidnightPursuit]

Tate is a 14 year old boys idea of masculinity….Best line of the interview

[@jboogienohoodie7477]

Jimmy just said everything Andrew Tate says almost exactly but just in a posher way. Even down the video games comparison and Christopher Hitchens reference 😂 I’m sure jimmy has watched some Tate interviews

[@jboogienohoodie7477]

@@aaaa-xf3hx I don’t think it’s common sense. It’s actually quite smart and insightful

[@싸넬동지-7성담배]

@thomasandrewclifford It's funny how nowadays people dismiss an entire person just because they disagree on one or few points among many valid points. Polarized so much to be on the back or white front that they forget to take in the good stuff.

[@kanereall]

Cool video, My relationship of 5 years ended a month ago. The love of my life decided to move on, I really loved her so much i can’t stop thinking about her and the memories we shared. I’ve tried my very best to get her back in my life, but to no avail. I’m frustrated, and i don’t see my life with anyone else. I’ve done my best to get rid of the thoughts, but i can’t. I don’t know why I’m saying this here, but i really miss her and i wish i could get her back.

[@Ken_Johnson]

I have been in such a situation. My relationship ended about three years ago, but i could not let her go. So i had to do all i could to get her back, i had to seek the help of a spiritual adviser who helped me bring her back. We are back together, and i must say i am enjoying every moment.

[@kanereall]

Amazing, how did you get a spiritual counselor, and how do i reach one?

[@Ken_Johnson]

Her name is Maurice Gleti, and she is a great spiritual counselor who can bring back your ex.

[@kanereall]

Thank you for this valuable information, i just looked her up now online. impressive

[@Nitu_S.C.]

It wasn't the love of your life if she decided to move on with her life. Seek the truth and it shall set you free. In this situation the truth is that either your goals weren't aligned, the relationship got stale and one (or both of you) ignore it or she was seduced by someone else (she fell for the "the grass is greener on the other side"). I strongly recommend you not to seek to take her back in your life (you also have to respect her decision) because is demeaning and desperate. Women hate male weakness and weakness in general because it makes them feel too vulnerable with their own limitations. Move on, even if that means to get drunk a couple of times, find a isolated place to scream out loud, cry, find a real friend who is willing to listen you pour your soul, but move on. Don't be spineless and show her and, more important, to yourself that your life is more than one story that just ended. I've been there and I know the pain. Don't give in to your pain. Endure it until feel none and back in control. Even if by any chance she will accept, the bitterness of the break up will 100% resurface in an ugly way. Put your big boy pants and move on. You can do it!

[@yomi2624]

He’s really good at expressing himself so clearly and getting his thoughts across

[@Grasslehoff]

Honestly, gotta admit that I was expecting a different type of video reading the title. Very glad that it turned out to be a very reflected and smart conversation, I enjoyed it a lot!

[@jimbo4375]

Well, Andrew Tate was only mentioned very briefly, but it was much more interesting

[@gastromacho2]

This guy is actually sharp and knowledgable...

[@Rush-h1m]

Wise decent man. Wish we had lots of this guy , the world would be much better. Love his beautiful English accent.

[@mangochutnee]

Wow! What a valuable conversation. Never heard Jimmy Carr speak seriously before ….. that was so refreshing to listen to. Thank you! ❤️

[@sebastianmuhlbauer6197]

Jimmy Carr is doubtlessly one of the most reflected and wise men alive.

[@Wustenfuchs109]

I don't know if that is necessarily true. But I do sort of think that his combination of wisdom, reflection and word-craft is the best. In short, I think, and maybe I am naive for thinking that, is that most people know already all the things he said, they just can't articulate it well enough. The biggest part of his work is wordplay, and you can hardly find someone more articulate than highly successful standup comedians today. Used to be politicians in the same group, but now with written speeches and prompters, they can be as dumb as a dodo. He thinks what most people think - which is why he resonates with us and we can listen to him and nod with our head. We ALREADY KNOW the things he says (see how the other person agrees and confirms?) we just in most cases can't articulate our thoughts anymore in nearly as good of a way as he can. What I am saying is, don't mistake how articulate someone is, with intelligence and wisdom. In case of Jimmy, no problem, but with someone with malignant thoughts and ideas it can lead you down a dark path. And it did happen quite a lot in history - when people mistook someone's skill with words for wisdom. My comment does not take anything away from what Jimmy was saying, in no way am I trying to downplay him. I am just trying to put it in perspective. It will also help a bit when you realize that people around you are just as wise and smart (in many cases) and just because they perhaps can't articulate it that well, does not mean they are simpletons. We've lost a lot of our social skills and word-craft in modern age. It is no longer required, we hardly read anything that is not required for work or information, our jobs never depend on it. So it got lost, our vocabularies shrunk. Jimmy and people like him need it to be successful in their work, more than anyone else currently, which is why when people like that sit down to have a serious talk, our minds get blown. Not because we hear something for the first time, but because we hear OUR OWN thoughts, masterfully articulated. Just don't mistake that for some out of the ordinary level wisdom. Because you might mistake it in some other articulate men that are not having your best interest in mind.

[@AnimeWins]

The one thing I can never understand is any push back against video games. I'm 35, I've been playing them since I was like 6 years old and I consume video games the same way I do TV shows, music, movies etc. It's a medium for entertainment. Of course people shouldn't be spending 75h a week gaming but I'd wager the vast majority of people are like me, they enjoy hopping into another world for a bit, the same as you enjoy a movie for 2h to be entertained. Gaming doesn't have to be this big philosophical thing he's making it out to be lol.

[@dielaughing73]

You're not who he's talking about then

[@jrd33]

Sure, and some people take drugs and drink alcohol in moderation. But that doesn't mean they are not addictive and dangerous. And teenagers are not known for their wisdom or moderation.

[@David_K_]

The point isn't that video games are bad. The point is that video games can become a substitute for real life.

[@GeeseH]

@@David_K_ Which is a crazy concept when you check X or turn on the news and there are thousands of people treating life like GTA

[@bloedblarre]

Spend the time on building your mind. Read books. Volunteer. You are throwing away the most valuable commodity: time. Hedonism leads to nowhere

[@martinkeene]

Incredibly powerful piece! I never thought I'd hear such logic and clarity from Jimmy Carr

[@JC-dy3uk]

So much insightful knowledge in this

[@mattk.9377]

Losing everything except for food, shelter, and family at the age of 28 was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. It helped me realize that the rest of my needs are individual to me and that I needed to stop chasing someone else's homeostasis.

[@chris_fitness_business]

Bro! Sage words. It’s something a lot of us need to realise.

[@phoenixrising5088]

Homeostasis?

[@mattk.9377]

@@phoenixrising5088 essentially the body’s neutral state. Could be described as hormonal equilibrium.

[@phoenixrising5088]

@@mattk.9377 Thanks for that explanation 😘

[@neutralgeoff]

What an absolutely amazing video. So insightful, I had no idea Jimmy Carr was this brilliant.

[@UncleBensChannel]

Jimmy Carr has a wicked sharp intellect.

[@liamr194]

I'm slightly taken back by Jimmy's eloquence and who and what he cites. Didn't expect that at all.

[@alex.hart658]

It's rare a video leaves me awestruck. So much wisdom and insight packed into 9 minutes, and a lot of it I felt at my core. I don't think these words will leave me, and I have some introspection to do about my own life, and the life I want for my kids.

[@sultanabran1]

jimmy carr isn't just a comic genius. nice to see this side of him.

[@NeathVideos]

He’s starting to look like quagmire from family guy,but a very good interview all the same

[@habatone]

Giggidy

[@ididitmyway72]

@@habatone ffs

[@nbayern7000]

LOL

[@longchops69]

🤣

[@Windbadger]

Quagmire + Roger Federer = Jimmy Carr

[@izwald1]

This is such a wonderfully productive conversation. Massive respect for Jimmy for his takes here.

[@kittydeleo4043]

Short, sweet, to the point, and on point! Nice :)

[@KM-pq7sr]

This needs millions more views. Get it shared and liked.

[@lazymagic]

Jimmy, thank you for correcting him on depression. You’re awesome.

[@ldburroughs]

I’m a trans woman and father of four. My wife and I celebrated 31 years together - and 25 years of marriage this year. I cherish my role as our children’s father, even though I navigate the world as a trans woman. At times, it appears awkward to people on the outside, but it’s just how things are for us. I taught our daughters about makeup and our son, the youngest of four, how to shave. It’s these connections and moments that make my life worthwhile. I live with clinical depression, but I live, nonetheless. My wife and our children give me purpose and meaning in life. They make an otherwise insufferable existence beautiful and worthwhile. It is a privilege to parent and one I don’t take for granted. Three of our children are happy, healthy adults now, and they inspire me to be the best version of myself, even when the weight of the world temps me to take the easy way out. Thank you for sharing this interview. It really resonated with me.

[@elly535]

Deep and wonderful, how surprising and impressive Jimmy is.

[@southlondon86]

Super intelligent guy. He’s a philosopher for our time.

[@dorkbrandon4422]

A philosopher doesn't push covid jabs

[@MarkSmithbasic-ei3ue]

Is he really though? I’m not really hearing anything profound

[@kevinb9830]

haha, do be serious.

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@dorkbrandon4422 No, only someone with a rudimentary knowledge of public health advocates vaccination.

[@CarlMansell]

Jimmy has a profound understanding of economics and history. Education is key here and he's not shy on any of it.