John Cleese Talks To The Babylon Bee

[@TheBabylonBee]

And now for something completely different.

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

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[@dadsonworldwide3238]

John glesse is one of my favorite comedians from across the pond. Really proud of him standing up to the anti-logic movement of wokeness.

[@melissajenkins9960]

I cannot read this without having Monty Python’s Flying Circus marching through my head, lol.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

I got here late, but look forward to seeing it later!

[@RickMcCargar]

It was a silly place...

[@syko2164]

"Do you know why the French had so many Civil wars? So they could win one" - John Cleese the man, the myth, the legend.

[@larrymoran_THE_CODGER]

July 18, 2022 - I'm glad I went down a few more comments and found yours. I didn't understand what Mr. Cleese said. So thanks for repeating the joke. Stay well.

[@MCowie]

He’s not a myth, he is a mythter.

[@Lord_Numpty]

Makes sense he’d say that. After all, as an Englishman he probably doesn’t want to remember the Hundred Years’ War.

[@stevewhite3424]

@@Lord_Numpty Jesus wept .... it is a frikken JOKE. You actually went back over five HUNDRED years to.find a.reason to not laugh. Now that is some dedication to being miserable!!

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Some say, he is still waiting on them actually winning one.

[@anthonythomas1735]

As a British/Welsh citizen I can honestly say that John Cleese is a national treasure, he is strictly forbidden to die, ever!!

[@Blencathra1]

Neither is Tom Baker.

[@jayjaydubful]

Especially not now! We need him more than ever

[@47streetcop96]

I hope he doesn't (yet) after answering the last question... (bring on the hate)

[@randomami8176]

@Donald Wright ok, you don’t understand British humor then. It’s so extremely self depecrating, it takes humor to another level, but it’s extremely subtle. Life of Brian and Meaning of life are classics to see over and over.

[@j.cgallagher7092]

@Donald Wright Yes. That Leonardo Da Vinci was some useless bastard too. Couple of scribbles, couple of notebooks, bla bla bla.

[@UncensoredScion]

as Cleese has been an advocate for jokes being jokes and mocking being alright regardless his whole career, I'm not at all shocked he's on the side of those who support free expression of ideas.

[@fyrchmyrddin1937]

He always used to consider himself as a 'man of the Left', which shows the degree to which modern Progressives have aligned with WW2-era fascism.

[@UncensoredScion]

@@fyrchmyrddin1937 There was a university professor in the 60s who created a group to promote freedom of speech and expression, it was called FIRE (foundation of Individual Right in Education) and he saw that after this got the footing it needed, he saw them change their tune and go from "Free speech for all" to "OUR speech only". I think that Cleese is very similar to the professor, he's a guy who holds true to the ideals of freedom of speech and expression and knows that means it will also come from people he doesn't like and hates that there's people championing "free speech" while its only "their speech".

[@fyrchmyrddin1937]

@@UncensoredScion I'm familiar with FIRE, and think that's a mischaracterization... because if there's one thing so-called contemporary Progressive "higher education" is, it's NOT open-minded thinking. In keeping w/ Cleese, from his past comments he fell for the falsehood that the Left were the "open minded" ones back in the 1950's. Many people confused "Libertarian" with "Libertine" and imagined that Timothy Leary was somehow a great thinker or that Woodstock was some deep & meaningful event.

[@UncensoredScion]

@@fyrchmyrddin1937 I'm not saying FIRE is for that I'm saying the creator of FIRE started it to try and push for that, that the state of modern higher education has become "we are correct no matter what and you are required to do as you're told." And I'll be upfront with you here, Libertarians are not good people, Libertarians are cowards who are unable to make a decision of the least difficult and work from within to better a side and allow vileness and disreputable behaviour to spread. The Libertarian Philosophy is fart huffing self-aggrandisement. Because if a person were truly for the things the Libertarians say they are for, they would not seek to split a vote further but to better the choice that is least different from their views. They are no better than the Left in their arrogance and no better than the Right for their cowardice at refusing to say their opinions.

[@fyrchmyrddin1937]

@@UncensoredScion Ah, your earlier part about FIRE was unclear. Yes, higher education has become lock-step, and I would venture to use the term "fascist". I personally like *some* Libertarian philosophy, but agree that not only are they self-aggrandizing but, by treating perfect as the enemy of good, allow evil free play (much like those who found Trump so vile that they voted Democrat). I occasionally read Reason, but was more than a little offended when they recently went on a "military = babykiller" rant. Unfortunately there is no political constituency for "Constitutional Conservative" at present, so for my part, I choose whatever seems the least damaging.

[@theresearcher253]

Reg (Cleese): What's the point of fighting for his right to have babies, when he can't have babies? Francis: It is symbolic of our struggle against oppression. Reg: It's symbolic of his struggle against reality. Life of Brian

[@darkstar92772]

The Judean People’s Front perfectly describes modern SJWs.

[@aaronwebb1548]

Oh shit, I think that might be classified as hate speech nowadays

[@aguyinhisroom]

i watched that scene only a few years ago, couldn't believe how relevant it was

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

Who knew it was prophecy?

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

This is yet another typical Peoples Popular Front of Judea dog whistle talking point...

[@davidwebb2568]

Had the pleasure of meeting him. He's a wonderful man and worthy of his status. A British comedy icon.

[@guyforlogos]

A WORLD comedy icon, he is the goat!

[@CJFCarlsson]

@@guyforlogos git you mean.

[@marinawolf]

That is so wonderful to hear.

[@guyforlogos]

@@CJFCarlsson goat…. Greatest of all time

[@CJFCarlsson]

@@guyforlogos git= word play because he is older than Methusalem.

[@oldplace2844]

And now for something completely different. I would have NEVER expected this. How awesome. His reading of The Screwtape Letters was fantastic. His still is a genius.

[@calummacritchie7840]

I really liked his rendition of the Screwtape Letters as well.

[@philchristensen2787]

Dittos!

[@elonsmydaddy4560]

Heard and read , but I will listen to John Cleeses version, thanks!

[@stephenwethering4259]

I still hear his voice anytime I think of that book. ❤️

[@CliveStaplesElvis]

I always picture the director of the N.I.C.E in "That Hideous Strength" as John Cleese.

[@officialsteviet]

After the final question, I love John's response: "I don't mind you trying, just as long as I learn something". I think that's quite a wise and open answer, not one you would think to hear from a celebrity.

[@j.vonhogen9650]

@@SanchoKobe- All good comedians are smart, but not all smart people are funny. Many smart, well-educated people don't even have a sense of humor, if you ask me. By the way, not all graduates from Cambridge with a law degree are smart. Many of them just work hard, are ambitious and have a reliable memory. On the other hand, all smart people may have law degrees from Cambridge, but I'm not going to verify this, now that I know that some of them are "scary smart". ;-)

[@j.vonhogen9650]

@@SanchoKobe- "chronic snarkiness"?? What the heck are you talking about? You are attacking me ad hominem for no reason whatsoever. I did not criticize John Cleese in any way. On the contrary, I actually complimented him by starting my comment with the statement: "All good comedians are smart"! If you are unable to read what people are actually saying, or you have trouble understanding the conversational implicature of their comments, then at least try not to insult them by insinuating, twisting their words, or smearing them. If you have anger issues, try to control them before you post any comment. It will save you the embarrassment of apologizing once you have calmed down. P.S. Just so you know, I happen to have three university degrees myself, so you are barking up the wrong tree anyway. Go find another victim you can insult and attack for free to get you through the weekend!

[@firstlast-nb3tn]

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[@mikeslater6246]

@@j.vonhogen9650 this just sounds like another case of I don't know what you said but I know what I heard. Interesting how people just pick, choose, and even wrongly interpret what they want to respond to. I clearly saw your compliment toward John Cleese. I myself am deeply saddened, though, by his lack of understanding of true Christianity. Religion is man's attempt to deal with God. Christianity is God's dealing with man. Have a blessed day!

[@mreckes9967]

John sure has mellowed over the years and it suits him perfectly, what a guy.

[@j.vonhogen9650]

Absolutely! He used to come across as somewhat self-centered and even a little bit arrogant in interviews, but that's all gone now it seems. I like the 82 year old John Cleese!

[@TheRyan4778]

It's the predictable result of old age. Not really something commend to him on.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Wow, you caught a mighty big fish of an interviewee here. And John has always been a sane voice in today’s madnesses

[@sepandghanouni7741]

“When I saw freedom I assumed it would be more right than left” That said it all

[@thecornerkid402]

He’s still so sharp. He also seems happy. Like he knows he’s had a good life and he wants to keep it going.

[@voiceguy3635]

Pretty good observation--what would be there to complain about?His first wife was gorgeous,he was adored by the world and he could grow a great mustache--what else is there?

[@danielv3228]

What a great guy. He and his friends shaped my love of comedy. The timing, the outrageousness, the silliness. Faulty Towers will always be my favorite british comedy.

[@tinastrongbow3292]

Fawlty 😉

[@brucetoelle7585]

Championship wife swapping is hilarious 👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fraggit]

@@tinastrongbow3292 "Flowery twats" was my favourite 😉

[@gordonspond]

They just didn't make enough episodes... 🤣

[@juliesnell2570]

BASIL!!

[@407Swashplate]

"Tis a silly place" When he said that, I smiled so big. If you know, you know.

[@NightHawke]

It's also only a model.

[@mik9napkin598]

Stop that. It's silly.

[@robertb8629]

On second thought let's not go to Vegas....

[@sovietunion7643]

haven't even watched the movie in 2 years, and i knew it exactly. Camelot, one of the funniest dance skits in the movie

[@skeeterburke]

I stopped my serious news shows to see this - John Cleese without a moustache! 🧀 Venezuelan beaver cheese is now in my top 3 favorite nonexistent cheeses thanks to this comedy legend

[@greg7120]

This video says so much about John Cleese and BB. Wow, if these guys can talk and get along and have laughs together, we might have a chance. Very heart warming.

[@Muck006]

Nah ... the chance is still SLIM, because "the english speakers" still INSIST upon worrying about "wokeness" instead of referring to it by its real descriptor: REBRANDED COMMUNISM. This shows a serious lack of insight, independent thinking and basic knowledge (which might only be "basic" to older people from the continent [Europe] who lived close enough to the border with the Warsaw Pact).

[@patrickc3419]

I thought the same thing 👍

[@HotVoodooWitch]

I like their politics but I'm really glad I don't belong to a religion that proselytizes or has a "saving" concept.

[@kday6340]

What is this! Holy shizzzz! This is like seeing a Lyger in the wild! Sir John Cleese is a "living" legend! And, well, the Bee is internet "comedy" gold! Super excited to watch this!

[@sooperd00p]

i dont think you know what quotations mean.

[@jeffreyontheway]

Am I picking up sarcasm because Cleese is barely "living" and the Bee is hardly comedy in your view?

[@kday6340]

@@jeffreyontheway just giving them both a little shit my guy...if you follow the Bee and watch religiously you may develop a sense of humor. Or you can just be a serious Sam all the time and burden those around you.

[@kday6340]

@@sooperd00p thought they added an obvious bit of sarcasm for the remedial people...it didn't work

[@jeffreyontheway]

@@kday6340 it's funny that you think you're not a serious Sam and you don't notice when the piss is taken out of you for fun.

[@SevenSixTwo2012]

John Cleese is a legend. One of the very few sane and/or non-grifting celebrities left in this World, unafraid to speak truth to the woke establishment! 👍

[@rafal5863]

Or star struck comedians it seems.

[@gordonspond]

Monty Pythion predicted the whole woke transgender BS back in 1979 in their movie "Life of Brian".... and they never apologized for any of it. Look up the "Loretta" scene...

[@foxlancaster4044]

He's as woke as they come.

[@melissak8892]

Are you basing your opinion off this interview? Not a good example

[@mx2201]

I am surprised he was not canceled for transphobic due to Loretta in the Life of Bryan.

[@tristan8041]

Congratulations. Surely this means the BB is on the right track in today’s cultural climate.

[@OFFICIALUND]

Counterpoint: John Cleese admires Roman Polanski, and therefore is not a good indicator of positive culture.

[@realolivertwisted]

@@OFFICIALUND yeah, the Roman Polanski thing was really disappointing.

[@marinawolf]

My kids are just discovering Monty Python, it's magical experiencing their comedy through the eyes of a new generation.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

So much of their comedy was based on contemporary characters and issues I don't know how anyone today would understand many of the jokes.

[@Thatguy-hc3ed]

The "I fart in your general direction" line changed my life since I was a wee one. My daughter isn't as entertained as I was so I'm jealous. God bless you and yours.

[@tyshekka]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 even forty years ago their TV series wasn't exactly current. It was funny anyway.

[@CardinalBiggles01]

Fantastic. They'll thank you for ever.

[@jaewok5G]

at 82 he's older and a lot sharper than Brandon

[@Kezia.G]

C'mon man!

[@Mauther]

The "what have the Romans ever done for us?" bit in Life of Brian was THE formative joke for me. High and low brow humor merged in to one.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

Done too little i guess ^^

[@ianwoodford9725]

The aqueduct?

[@Eduardude]

What I loved most was the Monty Python television show and then the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

[@michaelkennedy6415]

I always knew that the Babylon Bee was at the forefront of comedy, politics, and just life in general. With the legend John Cleese affording the time to physically visit the show, it only reiterates the absolute importance of heroic channels like the Bee.

[@lotsa2000]

Didn't he say that he didn't know who the Babylon Bee was?

[@clairesallyroos9690]

He didn't visit the show. They got to interview him at some festival somewhere. He said himself he doesn't know the Babylon Bee, he's only heard of them.

[@mmhmm9271]

He didn't visit the show. He didn't even know who they were. This was done at some sort of third party event.

[@melissak8892]

He doesn't know who Babylon bee is, nor did he visit them.

[@EuropeanQoheleth]

Laying it on a bit thick there.

[@adrianmeyer2157]

An absolute Legend. My god he looks old now, but like you said he and the Python crew changed comedy forever.

[@seanlucy6432]

Time is coming for us all he still got it legend 🙌

[@braydynniewiadomski4006]

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.

[@adrianmeyer2157]

@@braydynniewiadomski4006 hahaha

[@braydynniewiadomski4006]

@@adrianmeyer2157 God will not be mocked.

[@adrianmeyer2157]

@@braydynniewiadomski4006 Thy shall mock thine God. Thy don't give a shit.

[@captainamerica5826]

John Cleese has made me laugh so many times he's legendary

[@HiberniaeCor]

I grew up in the days of the Flying Circus and it shaped my love for British comedy. The consistent dark, dry and quick wit of Cleese and crew never grow old no matter how many years roll by.

[@markmiller3101]

Great interview guys, really. He is one of the GOATS! If you want to see comedy genius, watch Faulty Towers.

[@odonnchadha1978]

Ducks off!!!

[@danhageman5443]

*Fawlty

[@katemcknight4009]

Good for you guys!!! John Cleese is amazing

[@Yoshitakaminami]

Thanks for the love and compliment 🌹🌹

[@paulhank7967]

John Cleese is a legend. And Monty Python is still something I can watch over and over. It's got iconic status here in the UK.

[@kellynch]

If you get a chance, check out the “prequels,” which are “Do Not Adjust Your Set” and “At Last, the 1948 Show.” Both are brilliant.

[@joyceb.8194]

The "Fish Slap Dance" has been my favorite since I first saw it in the 70s...that and the "Mortuary Sketch"... Python was amazing and John is the epitome of the crazy group. FAWLTY TOWERS!

[@elultimo102]

When Basil gave his Mini a well-deserved thrashing....Haven't we all felt that way, when the damn car wouldn't "cooperate?"😅

[@joyceb.8194]

@@elultimo102 I fell out of my chair with that one! The stern talking to preceded the thrashing! Omg GOLD! There will never be any comedy as good as the Pythons and Cleese!

[@JackKrei]

It's always wonderful to see him, I've watched him since I was but a 10 yr old boy staying up late on Sunday nights on our PBS watching MPFC and latter as a teen on "Fawlty Towers". He was always my favorite logical illogical comedian. I have watched him for 5+ decades now and it's bitter sweet seeing him now. Though he is still sharp and witty his flame is all but spent and the world will soon be a much sadder place with out his presence still here.

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

Wow! First Elon and then John Cleese. You guys are amazing!!!

[@cornfedful]

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all the laughs you have given me over the years Mr. Cleese.

[@MaxfieldMini]

Our household are all life long Python fans. We will pray for John's heart to discern the truth. I always say "as long as a soul is still breathing ~ there is hope for salvation". We should ALL PRAY for his everlasting soul. May he know REAL joy~

[@calvincheney7405]

John Cleese is legendary in his own time. Adorable!

[@j.bernard752]

I adore this man. My dad's from England and I had the privilege to grow up watching Monty Python. This gent has been making me laugh my whole life. Love you John!

[@CONEHEADDK]

Best episode ever.. Thumbs up for Mr Faulty

[@maxkolbe8893]

Mr Fawlty, Basil Fawlty....just don't mention the war ...

[@joyceb.8194]

@@maxkolbe8893 LMAOOOOO! Or the pigeon in the water tower

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

@@maxkolbe8893 I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.

[@beaumorris5289]

This is one of the greatest interviews I've ever had. I grew up watching John Cleese that's where my comedy comes from. Monty Python all the way.

[@bennichols561]

God bless John Cleese, some more, as he has blessed us.

[@TheChooseAName123]

Leaving in the answer critical of your own religious faith shows an amount of integrity that is sorely lacking in so many other places. Comedy and satire being more truthful than the news, yet again.

[@elijahpautu1222]

Dayum, I wasn't expecting this, can't wait to watch!

[@whitelion1284]

I find myself grinning after just hearing John Cleese's name.

[@Vinegar73]

One of my favorite comedians for sure!

[@timsabo5327]

Don't ask John Cleese a question if you don't have time for him to provide a thoughtful response. A quality worth emulating.

[@jathygamer8746]

"There are those who call me... Tim" - Tim the Enchanter

[@scottmantooth8785]

*i look for reasons to shout "Greetings King Arthur" every day...sadly i'm typically avoided by others because of this inclination*

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

You know much that is hidden, O' Tim.

[@jimmerhardy]

THAT WAS TOO SHORT. THE GUY'S A FREAKING LEGEND.

[@paulkay3594]

What a wonderful interview, guys. Thank you. His autobiography is completely worth the read/listen... it doesn't even feel like a biography.... something completely different.

[@andreagosson9812]

Praying for you, Mr. Cleese.

[@Smyrna37]

When I saw babylon I wondered too. Then I got the idea. A bee buzzing around in babylon. And your channel really lives up to its name. Brilliant. Thanks for the amazing content

[@FalconOfStorms]

It's a play on "The Sacramento Bee", but with Babylon instead of Sacramento because Babylon is in the Bible and there's alliteration.

[@uppityglivestockian]

Long time Monty Python fan, I can start quoting from the Flying Circus to the Holy Grail to Fawlty Towers and on. Cleese is a very unique individual. And thanks for trying to accept Jesus as his Lord and Saviour, never hurts to ask, and he'll probably give it a bit of thought at some point. So glad you were part of the Freedom Fest.

[@scottmantooth8785]

*lets hope his heart and mind both allow him to accept Jesus*

[@syko2164]

"Thou shall not lie" is a important thing in Christianity... lying is an important thing in comedy. How about just let the man do his thing and hope it works out for him. I hate the idea you have to believe something or deal with eternal damnation.

[@uppityglivestockian]

@@syko2164 "Lying is an important thing in comedy." Wut? Nobody is stopping him from doing his thing.

[@scottmantooth8785]

@@syko2164 *the thing you need to realize is that Salvation is a Gift. you cannot get to Heaven based on your own good works alone...no one can..Ephesians 2 verse 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them...you can be a nice, good and honest person and not believe in God but you still need to believe in Jesus and accept him as your Savior if you want to see Heaven*

[@syko2164]

@@scottmantooth8785 i don't believe in your crap. You're 99% atheist. You don't believe in all the other crap, i just included your crap to not believe in either. If your god was so good he wouldn't condemn a great man like John Cleese to eternal damnation just because he's unsure. Christianity is just another conversion by the sword cult.

[@josephclark2268]

That’s too cool! What a fantastic person and legendary comedian! What a honor for y’all! Once in a lifetime! Keep up the great work, BB…

[@Amalthea16]

Did not expect to see my favorite comedian on one of my favorite youtube channels! What a treat!

[@mikeg3439]

Always said "I don't do the fan thing" but watching this, I realize I have very rare exceptions, like John Cleese. I'd be tongue tied if I ever met him.

[@Spirit0f]

John Cleese has always been on my very short list of comedians who have the very special quality of getting me to crack up in the least amount of time. He can kill me with just a look.

[@madeleinedy]

Pray for the conversion of John Cleese.

[@SxD1982]

"Do you know the fish slapping dance?" -Immediately searches and is happy to learn we have it on YT.

[@leahg3926]

Me too!

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

Jarrett's mother was a hamster and his father smelt of elderberries. lol.

[@kenevanchik4478]

Tis but a scratch!

[@jameseadie7145]

Was up at Doune Castle on Monday where they filmed that scene, you can buy coconuts in the gift shop I kid you not

[@timinla64]

So thoughtful and articulate. What a great comedian he was. I often go back and rewatch the”argument” sketch on YT. Still breaks me up! RIP

[@chrisazure1624]

John Cleese! I expected you guys to start out with "We're not worthy".

[@kevintackett7564]

This was a breath of fresh air and I am honored to have shared his Outlook. I am not saying he is right or wrong but he is an Outlook to consider in all things 👍

[@macpduff2119]

Thank you for interviewing this classic of comedy. I'm old enough to be influenced by (and love) both Cleese and Babylon bee ! :-) (I'm 77). By the way I am also a Christian. I understand John Cleese's response to salvation call. My English brother in law is the same age and would respond the same way. Just pray for this English generation and love them.

[@briansolo]

I think the Church of England really soured a lot of Englishmen on the idea of, not just church, but the deity of Christ. Many can respect the humanity of Him and His good works, but when it comes to His Glory and the idea of salvation, they don't quite know how/what to think because they were, basically, raised to worship The Crown. Christ is the head of the church; not the Pope, and certainly not The Crown.

[@robinhood480]

@@briansolo Agreed!

[@Si_Mondo]

@@briansolo I was raised Anglican and I don't see what you're talking about. Care to explain?

[@carolynnroberts]

As a Brit I can confirm John is a national treasure & comedy icon 😍.

[@tocarules]

We had 2 channels via rabbit ears and tin foil. I never laughed so hard in all my life. I pine for those days of a Sunday night roast beef dinner and very limited choices.

[@jessicadelrosario2185]

WHAT! i'm freaking out! i cant believe you got to interview John Cleese!!!!!! that is HUGE!!!

[@tigerburn81]

I'm just going to name drop . . . uh, um . . . Roman Polanski? In a few seconds, to put your conscience at ease, go and pretend like I didn't bring up that I'm working with . . . Roman Polanski.

[@gar949]

yeah, caught that

[@kiraform]

Thank you! Someone else caught it besides me! All these people saying he is a legend, this and that - far from it. A life of God-given talent ending in an empty shell. Bowing to more Hollywood demons, rejecting Christ and not even thinking twice about it. He needs our prayers, not praise. God alone deserves praise.

[@lindav1189]

I just HAD to look up the "Fish Slapping" and it was hysterical because it was sooo silly, and done with such seriousness!! Then I noticed a KZbin video where a 15 year old kid dreamed of doing "fish slapping" with Mr. Cleese, it was amazing!!! I loved the stupidity of it!!! Thanks!

[@johnmcclain3887]

I really enjoyed this, I never thought I'd see John Cleese speaking this matter of factly, very well done, Thanks!

[@RictaScale.Official]

Holy hell!! I never thought I would see this. Two worlds brought together!!! Well done fellas.

[@jamesforbes2871]

I remember vividly the 1st episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus, in 1969. I remember where I was, what I was doing and even what I said ... after sitting mesmerized and alternately laughing hysterically for 30 minutes. That puts Python at a level equivalent to the death of Kennedy ... sorry JFK.

[@danielv3228]

I loved the giant foot at the end of the intro squishing everything. And the parrot episode.

[@jamesforbes2871]

@@danielv3228 ... Me too. I can even hear The Liberty Bell march in my head right now. I can safely say that Python was one of the prominent shaping forces in my life ... ... so I'll just head out now for my daily silly walk with my dad parrot. dee dum de diddly dum de dum dee dumpty dumpty dum ....

[@SilentlyContinue]

Fantastic. So glad you got to meet and interview him. Now I hope he looks into the bee!

[@cameraman655]

As a huge BB fan as well as a Python/Cleese, I have to say that this was one of the most uncomfortable interviews that I seen in years. Kyle an Ethan seem to have only scant knowledge of Python (how do you not know of the ‘fish slapping’ sketch?) and John (an Atheist) seemed to be out of his element. As a Christian, myself, putting John on the spot and trying to convert him, a bit over the top. John has definitely mellowed over the years, had this been attempted when he was younger, he would in typical Cleese fashion, raked them over the coals.

[@bobtaylor170]

He's very good in his Dick Cavett interview about "Life of Brian."

[@infinityBBC]

i was also SHOCKED that the BB guys had never seen - nor even heard of - the Fish Slapping Dance! how could this bee??? ;-) i also agree with you: the BB guys ought to dispense with asking their guests if they would accept Jesus Christ on the interview... as if doing so is simply a matter of speaking a few words. seems to me, they ought to know better, and i say this also as a Christian myself. regardless, i love Python AND BB! 8-)

[@bobtaylor170]

@@infinityBBC , I agree. It's tacky.

[@sovietunion7643]

i would have been a bit more smooth and jokey about it, turn it into a joke about him being a heathen for not being catholic, satire and especially satire about Catholics is right up cleese's alley, even back in the day.

[@chrissi3193]

Cleese is a smart and decent man, forever to be thanked for Fawlty Towers. No finer comedy was attenpted. Quite the polymath, his psychology insights re families etc showed him to be a smart guy. Did very well out of his managerial courses for businesses.

[@rhonda8231]

I LOVE John Cleese in Monty Python. Best show EVER!

[@pamelagrimes3453]

I love John Cleese! So glad you guys interviewed him And yes! Let's bring "silly" back!😄💕🙌🤪

[@victoriad9483]

Most anticipated crossover of the year.

[@AverageJoe4063]

Praying for John. 🙏

[@DwightTrimble]

Gotta love John Cleese. Not a man to mince words. Tells it exactly as it is!

[@miriambertram2448]

This was spectacular. I'm in John Cleese's age group and you did well with him and he did well with you Congratulations

[@williamgabriel6041]

I’m in his age group too. It really sucked turning 40.

[@RyanWoosnam]

Great interview with a living legend.😂

[@paulinekingston7479]

I have loved John Cleese"s humour for so long. My husband and I (age 68!!) had a camper van holiday, for evening entertainment we took the Faulty Towers collection of DVD's, still laughing.

[@beguileme8201]

John Cleese is as intelligent as he is funny. Extremely!

[@Yoshitakaminami]

Thanks for the love and support. 🌹🌹

[@celestearellano3720]

Love John Cleese, so happy he sat down with you!

[@jessicakondrat1934]

It's great to see Mr Cleese is alive and well. When his day comes it will be a miserable one. God bless him.

[@Yoshitakaminami]

Thanks for the well wishes. 🌹🌹

[@dwainfleming9668]

Mr cleese one of the all time greats. Nobody could ever take his place, he has a way of looking at the world in an unorthodox way.

[@fortunefair]

"He's A lord and savior but not THE Lord and saviour." Babylon Bee Audience: "...." "Have you ever heard of mystics burning heretics?" Babylon Bee Audience: "..................." This is why the Babylon Bee is so valuable to Christians today. It's like... we're so ready to lavish praise on our "anti woke" comedians just as soon as they get done with their anti... religion speech.... sigh. At least there's the Bee. God Bless you Bee guys.

[@vermis8344]

I know what you mean. John Cleese, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Fry... they're all lauded as free speech warriors _now,_ but is it so easy to forget they all had their hand in pushing society along this slippery slope? "Get rid of those stifling rules and conventions... wait wait, not _my_ rules and conventions!"

[@bjthinkingclearlygal4968]

Please name one mystic who ever burned a mystic

[@GunFunZS]

Apolonius more or less

[@vermis8344]

@@bjthinkingclearlygal4968 KZbin keeps deleting my comments and links even though I don't use no-no words. You're going to have to look this up for yourself: an online National Geographic article on druids; the historical treatment of kirishitans by the Tokugawa shogunate; the behaviour of the Hindu majority towards anyone else in modern day India.

[@robmaclean491]

What a great interview to score. Way to go Babylon bee!

[@galactica0433]

You can take the man out of England, but you can't take England away from him. Cracking joke at the end there. Absolute hero.

[@Si_Mondo]

@Art Garfunkle Why?

[@SimonDuLac]

Growing up withJohn Cleese as a Brit in England, now in the U S like John I was shocked his old he looked, but how super sharp he still he is. Loved mr Cleese my entire life. ❤️

[@f308gtb1977]

A legend indeed.

[@gatorhkman]

Awesome job TBB.....you stayed in the pocket with him and it was nicely crafted dialogue.

[@Graham.R.Naughtcy]

I love and adore that man. When he goes, the world will know its greatest loss in modern history.

[@MCHammer.]

He’s an amazing comedian who makes you think, changes your perception and has you screaming laughing at the same time. This makes him the funniest teacher in my life.

[@accentedreality]

Great interview! Sad to see John is still a skeptic, but love the man and his work!

[@scottmantooth8785]

*he's still breathing so hope remains*

[@jakedunnegan]

You bagged John Cleese!!! That's amazing! ;) Great interview!

[@aaronwebb1548]

John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson, Dave Chapelle... Thank God for modern stand up philosophers. It seems to be the last line of defence against authoritarianism.

[@j.vonhogen9650]

There are many more, like Ricky Gervais, the late Norm MacDonald, Roseanne Barr, and even William Shatner (who officially made his debut as a standup comedian in 2016 at age 85) has finally stood up against cancel culture and wokeness. Bill Maher recently started to speak out against woke cultural vandalism too, but he may just be an opportunist who knows that woke activism is losing the cultural war (I guess I just don't trust Bill Maher).

[@mogznwaz]

Don’t forget Ricky Gervais

[@j.vonhogen9650]

@@mogznwaz- Yes, I already mentioned him. He has been a great example for other celebrities to stand up and speak out against wokeness.

[@applepye1353]

Wise words from John Cleese. They should be taken to heart.

[@rawill1958]

I love old people; they are so smart and honest.

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Just saw him in Time Bandit the other day! A minor role, but loved that movie as a kid. Fun to rewatch. This guy is such a legend.

[@OllieByGolly]

Errol Flynn, Brian Bedford and Cleese are the only film versions of Robin Hood that matter!

[@chrisazure1624]

I was a little disappointed that he even talks to Roman Polanski.

[@charlief.]

I’m with you man. I found it very upsetting.

[@gar949]

red flag popped up for me

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Me too. But I imagine he just doesn't know or he's just forgotten, he's nearly 83. John has always been a stand up bloke and absolute diamond. There is no way he'd be complimentary of Polanski if he was conscious of what that thing was.

[@rc....]

Why disappointed? What were you expecting to begin with? He is a man, every man has flaws, let alone someone who doesn't believe in Jesus Christ....

[@chrisazure1624]

@@rc.... Because even unbelievers dispise child mlestrs.

[@ravenking803]

Please have him on again! His birthday is October 27th! He's fabulous!