Karl, Ricky and Stephen interview and discuss themselves

[@aintgonnahappen]

The remark about how Ricky is like an iron lung because he needs him for his career but he wishes he didn't was absolutely brilliant; that man is NOT stupid.

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

+aintgonnahappen I didn't understand that fully, why iron?

[@aintgonnahappen]

SWIFTzTrigger An iron lung keeps people alive that need that particular device; they cannot live without it and it's a huge thing that the patient actually must get into.

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

aintgonnahappen oh I see, I had no idea it was an actual device. Thank you.

[@aforizmas]

+aintgonnahappen you are absolutely right, and it deserved way more laughs than it got.

[@bestboy897]

absolutely genius this man is describes ricky perfectly

[@RAMSEY1987]

the Iron Lung analogy was pure poetry

[@bullymaquire8797]

Pink Alien alright mate calm down haha.

[@bossman8805]

Yeah and the ricky as a dog analog was really cleverly descriptive

[@chadwickmcfaggins9734]

my iron luuuuuungg

[@zac52]

perfect metaphor but when they’ve tried to explain metaphors to him previously he can’t get his head around them

[@baTonkaTruck]

@@zac52 It’s not a metaphor, it’s a simile, because he said Ricky’s “like” an iron lung. Metaphor: The sky was a sheet of iron. Simile: The sky was LIKE a sheet of iron.

[@FocusReborn44]

Karl has always been too down to earth for the celebrity lifestyle. There's nothing phony about Karl. What you see is what you get.

[@aaqilian5.085]

You have no idea. The only way you can say that is if you know him personally and you don’t.

[@salemgelidi3266]

and yet people thought he was an actor named graham

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

Too lazy for it too.

[@salemgelidi3266]

@@Tyler_Wildman if he's not himself, who is he?

[@connorfernandes2]

Like the elephant man what’s on the tin

[@hamnchee]

"Ricky's like an iron lung, I sort of need him but I wish I didn't." -Karl Pilkington, comedy genius

[@juliuscaesar6793]

And as soon as he made enough money he stopped hanging around with Ricky.

[@dani-ol5xb]

Really?

[@Guztenify]

Yeah real brilliant and brutally honest at the same time😂🙏💯

[@jamst123]

@@juliuscaesar6793 other way round. Ricky went on to do more in america and kind of got over the karl project but they still mates it happens.

[@ZuvioxArts]

It's perfect how when Ricky is describing Karl at the beginning and his ear piece fucks up in his ear. Quality

[@AC_RDR2_Q]

Why has he got an ear piece

[@Black.Sabbath]

What is the earpiece for 😅

[@memberofchat2825]

@@Black.Sabbath to hear the people interviewing him

[@littoww]

Just Karl saying the word "yeah" can have perfect comedic timing and be hilarious

[@draarandom475]

I actually met Karl once, a couple of years ago. I approached him and asked him if he was Karl Pilkington, and he said “yea” and I finally realised why Ricky loves him so much. There was nothing happening behind his eyes lmao In all seriousness he was a really nice guy, he chatted to me for a bit about his xfm days, he’s a genuine bloke, and he doesn’t seem to be very fond of the Hollywood scene and all that fame. He’s just a dude.

[@tezmard3003]

What did he say about his xfm days

[@wrgaming9286]

@@tezmard3003 I hope he replies because I wanna know now lol

[@ranjhamasalih1610]

God damnit what did he say ?

[@GreenToast01]

@@tezmard3003 the guys still trying to think up the story of what he said.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

There’s people waiting on a story update here fella come on?! 😂

[@1Kilili]

If we all were like Karl, we would have no wars, no violence.. just peace and a little moan every now and again. Because he doesn't take himself so f*cking seriously, doesn't see himself as special, helps a worm across the road if he sees one.. and that's what makes him special.

[@harrietjahn2625]

but if we were all like Karl, he wouldn't be special :)

[@1Kilili]

just imagine a football stadium full of karls ... just a huge choir of unenthusiastic "y'alright" :D How amazing that would be. Yes, true in the narrow sense of the word. But I'd still prefer that :)

[@MartinWasTaken]

Also no technology, clothes, houses, etc...

[@connor_selby]

Mäu do we need em

[@ONCEuponAtime999]

clothes? really ? Karl wouldnt come up with an idea for clothes? that only shows how stupid you are

[@StonyRC]

Karl Pilkington is one of the finest philosophers in history ... OK it's a very weird and unconventional philosophy but there is a part of his wonderful thought process in ALL of us.

[@swapnilkhanolkar9167]

StonyRC look I

[@DillaryHuff]

The vast majority of us have an in-built barrier that prevents us from saying such things out loud, though. He sees himself as an awful conversationalist who can't chat up women, but he really says whatever pops into his mind, and it makes for great entertainment. He doesn't take time to consider whether or not he should be saying what he's thinking, he just says it, and that's what makes him a brilliantly unintentional comedian. Most people learn how to instinctively and almost effortlessly analyze and sort out their own thoughts at an early age, but Karl is a middle-aged man who simply doesn't possess that ability.

[@gregwest6032]

Exactly! He views the matrix from a different perspective and sees thru the bull5hi1. Most of his points of view are so very pure, right, and focused and some are somewhat narrow-minded. He is vastly smarter than those that ridicule him.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

Yea, the part of me when I was three years old. The guy is a complete idiot.

[@AndyP998]

@@Gabriel_Moline No his not, hes making part of show and has interesting view on many things

[@_Delta_P_]

Karl having to have his hand up to his ear the whole time is so perfect. It embodies the hilarity that follows him

[@veggiearm3624]

Karl is absolutely right. He lives a normal life. He is like your Dad, fixing stuff round the house. Chilling out with some beers. He is a very relatable character because he is your typical bloke.

[@NextStopAntarctica]

The ear piece stuck in Karl's ear had me roaring with laughter. The looks on their faces hahaha

[@ineffablemars]

"How does it function? How has it lived for 38 years?" LMFAO

[@ihaveasmalldickbut1399]

Get ya muff out an give us a dance

[@chadwickmcfaggins9734]

@@ihaveasmalldickbut1399 mate ur fucking hilarious

[@DH-ij9pe]

Whenever I am feeling down I just throw some Karl Pilkington on and it changes my entire mood in seconds. This man is a world treasure.

[@Ritchina40]

Brilliant, "Iron lung" analogy of his relationship with Ricky. They are hilarious to watch.

[@Nico-si1bo]

"You never see old people having a twix"

[@ianWithaT]

6:50 "...with Ricky, I kinda think uhh...like an iron lung; that I sorta need him but I wish I didn't." This has got to be the most beautiful backhanded admission of friendship/love the world has ever heard.

[@astralgoblin8882]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@ish164]

he doesn't need him for emotional reasons, but financial

[@tiotom9217]

Nah, he meant he needed him for the money.

[@salemgelidi3266]

@@ish164 they are friends though, they meet up all the time and have dinner, and call each other a lot

[@salemgelidi3266]

@@tiotom9217 they are friends though, they meet up all the time and have dinner, and call each other a lot

[@oliviahanson607]

Really Karl isn't a moron; he's actually quite intelligent in a certain way

[@CharlemagnePalace]

+Liv Hanson No, he isn't. He's ridiculous and stupid and ignorant and cosseted in almost every single way, and while addressing any topic I've ever heard him address.

[@whydyespillyerbeans]

+CharlemagnePalace What an ignorant description.

[@CharlemagnePalace]

Dave Kelly It's the opposite of ignorant, this is an informed description.

[@Robhalifax]

Karl thinks his brain and 'himself' are two separate things. That isnt intelligent. However he has a certain amount of common sense and can spot bullshit a mile off.

[@matthewbowen517]

Well, if you wanna get philisophical, the brain and the thoughts it produces are seperate to our being, our physical form. Look into the ego.

[@OSW]

This was fantastic. The fact that it's Karl's earpiece which immediately annoys him it hilarious. The contrast between three English mates and a reserved and pleasant American host was never more apparent. They must do a ton of these but still got multiple legit belly laughs here. Amazing. I wish they did a season with the three of them Abroad because the bits where Karl phones home is the funniest (imo). Cheers for uploading!

[@JohnnyVector]

Good to see my three favourite Irishmen are fans of my three favourite Englishmen!

[@freddyfasthands8131]

They did do a season 3. They sent Warwick Davis with karl. Its fucking hysterical

[@lifegoals9528]

I know you guys, I'm putting Justin Credible in my stable. The Poundland Stone Cold!

[@ghillepig2]

@@freddyfasthands8131 only thing is he got special treatment so Karl definitely wasn't going to do it again after that, it'd be good if Steve and Ricky went but they'd get special treatment too

[@JD_13]

I love bumping into yerselfs all over the best parts of youtube! hahaha

[@5490985]

I love how Karl is so natural and comfortable and being who he is. No messing about no acting just him and a lot of what he says is actually what we all agree with.

[@matt.goodall]

the way ricky looks at karl when he speaks, so attentively. he's absolutely fascinated by him. as he should be.

[@AngieSoEpic360]

I love the three of them so much.

[@ineffablemars]

I do too, just the three of them together could entertain me for hours. Just listening ot them talk.

[@wetwillie]

Karl has the best comedic timing. The simple "yea" when he was asked if he gets sick of being called a moron. It shouldn't be as funny as it is.

[@user-gs7or4fi2n]

Your right, he waited the perfect amount of time to say that 😂

[@ineffablemars]

Aw, poor Karl. I would be panicking if something was stuck in my ear, too.

[@LongshoremanX]

Wuss

[@ineffablemars]

UrbanConcreteBeats *rolls eyes so hard they pop out of my skull*

[@UsingGorillaLogic]

+Taylor Lynn Are you a snail? If so then do you also eat the glue off stamps?

[@3litepker]

see u on a lot of kp videos

[@ihaveasmalldickbut1399]

Nend sudes

[@chriswhamilton]

Karl's a gift to the world.

[@66LordLoss66]

Karl is so unlike any other celebrity; just look at the way he sits throughout this interview. Hunched over with a hand to his ear piece, giving simple yet genuine responses.

[@ineffablemars]

Galileo, don't talk to me about SCIENCE! Make me television!

[@Paddy.C]

Huzzah! Good to see you back on the Pilk trail.. I saved you some Revels and Monster Munch.

[@ineffablemars]

Paddy .Cook Oh, I never left. Just silently slunk along. But it was Karl's birthday recently, and I've just needed to be a little more vocal. God, I love this man. He is a treasure to this unworthy world.

[@Paddy.C]

Yeah, it's depressing to hear him say in interviews that the podcasts were 'of their time', and that they've all moved past that stage now :'( 

[@ineffablemars]

Paddy .Cook Yeah, I'd love if they could do more together, but Karl seems happier now in all honesty, and I'm glad for him.

[@Paddy.C]

Taylor TM Well, he always said that the things he enjoys doing aren't the things he gets paid to do.. Which probably multiplied by 1,000 during the 'An Idiot Abroad' years. Maybe at some point in the future they'll get together for a recorded catch-up or two, who knows.

[@MovieHound17]

these three honestly struck a comedy diamond mine.....Karl with his brutal honesty and strange_yet relate able thinking...with Ricky's perfect set ups and contagious laughter, and the perfect three piece of stephen setting up, and timing is just AMAZING to watch.

[@Brandooooo5]

@Despize Perform Listen to the XFM shows and podcasts and you'd know that isn't the case, most of Karl's stories wouldn't be told if not for Stephen

[@JF-sb5mo]

@Despize Perform clueless

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@Despize Perform Not at all, he was there for a reason. Ricky’s material ain’t the same without Merchant

[@deutzfahrmadman]

"He's like an iron lung. I kinda need him, but I wish I didn't" best description of a mate ever 😂😂😂

[@_SliK_]

Ah man why can’t there be an hour of this. Karl’s one of those guy’s where I can laugh out loud by myself

[@Jezidka]

Interviewer: *"Don't you get sick of them calling you a moron?"* Karl: ........ *"Yeah"*

[@xenofalcon]

Karl's right, Ricky doesn't live in the real world

[@lamegods1641]

+Xeno Blade Nothing wrong with that tho.

[@ajk6907]

+Xeno Blade And what exactly is the "real" world??

[@DarthScosha]

+Xeno Blade Neither do you if you compare your life to millions of other people living in a completely different culture. Besides why should someone have to conform to societies norms. There is nothing wrong with living outside the normal world of most people around you. If i had the money to spend that would save me time to do something else that i enjoyed, i would do it.

[@janderson2709]

You've gotta remember Ricky lived until his late thirties without fame. He has lived in the real world

[@OrchidEleven]

Ricky is a celebrity in every sense of the word and Karl is not.

[@ConnorDoubleYou]

The earpiece could've come off in any of their ears, but of course it happened to Karl hahaha

[@danieltownsend6500]

I remember Karl saying he cant drink fast because he thinks he will choke, looking at his glass he wasnt lying

[@aquietgirlcalledsoph739]

I don’t know what was funnier, Karl getting the earpiece stuck in his ear or Steve nearly falling off his chair with laughter 😂😂

[@rohanprasad6088]

After all these years, I don't even have to wait for Karl's opinion, Ricky saying 'Thoughts Karl?' is enough to get me on the verge of bursting out with laughter

[@surrrealsolutions]

The dynamic between this three is the most hilarious ever in existence, period.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

It really was. They're hilarious.

[@MultiOMFG1]

I agree with Karl 100%. If you can do it yourself, do it yourself. What's the sense in paying someone to do something you are perfectly capable of doing regardless of how much you make. It's the principle...and if you want something done right - do it yourself. Why pay someone money to do something halfassed when you can do it comepletely and right the 1st time. I agree, Karl. I agree.

[@DeadeyesX311]

i definitely see alot of myself in karl and i dont think its a bad thing it makes me feel more comfortable with who i am.

[@ifyoureadthisyouable]

that show "extra" is a really good show that's an actual show, imagine if it was called "extras"...

[@owenevans83]

Extras... I've never heard of that or thought about that name before.

[@ifyoureadthisyouable]

Sarcasm?

[@owenevans83]

Harry Thompson Yes.

[@DowzerWTP72]

I think I've watched this like 7 times, but never past the part where Karl gets the thing stuck in his ear! Let's see if I can this time! Doubt it!

[@DowzerWTP72]

Made it all the way through. Still prefer the first part!

[@mattegan5098]

A part of thinks it was staged, but I'm not sure. I'd like to think it was not staged.

[@jamestabbron8124]

The first bit when Karl's just sat there pointing at his ear and then nudges steve had me in tears 😂😂

[@jamesroyce1845]

Karl's po-faced delivery kills me every time.

[@joshholgate3074]

I work away from home every week. And for the last 5/6 I’ve just binged every day at work xfm and the Ricky gervais show. Gets me through every day even though I know word for word. I can’t get enough of these three! Absolutely treasure

[@johnwalsh3635]

Karl really is a genius. Lovable with it.

[@ypure3859]

Karl is so brilliant. The combination of these guys has never been rivaled. Complete opposite gel perfectly

[@darrylbauman7054]

vote Karl for king of the world.

[@RepellentJeff]

"I sort of need him, but I wish I didn't." I'm almost crying here.

[@kevinbirkett3907]

Absolutely incredible funny. So down to earth & is so normal. But sees the world in a different way. 1 of the most funniest person ever

[@dani-ol5xb]

Ricky’s laugh is so contagious

[@juneru2]

i like how Karl doesn't react at all to their laughter

[@j.r.foster5630]

Why I’m I always watch Ricky react to Karl?!?😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Cinzano296]

"EXTRA"? Fuck sakes

[@NathanNathanNathan]

+Gary Murray A couple of people laugh the second she says it

[@Teamcashola]

Obviously a real fan.

[@justin070809]

Ricky’s laugh is priceless

[@Southparkateer2]

Karl is a bit more vivid now, that's quite great to watch! "I saw him blossom from an idiot into an imbecile!" wise words, Rick!

[@jakewollin6262]

I relate with you Karl, I laugh at things you say but you have prefound points from an innocent place. Love you Karl keep up what you're doing. :)

[@Spotlightgopz]

No matter how shitty a day I am having, I can watch a video with Karl in it and it will make me cry with laughter.

[@Gyrbae]

This is quite possibly one of the few times Karl is having a go at Ricky. "Your problems are not normal", "You don't know what it's like having him as a mate", "I wish I didn't need him" etc. It took almost 400 hours of radio and podcasting (and verbal abuse) combined, a trip around world twice, an staged abduction and a televised rectal exam for him to stand up to himself.

[@carlostdied1184]

neem neem

[@Brandooooo5]

He's said the same thing during the radio and podcast times too

[@PatchCornAdams723]

Yeah he said it many times during the XFM show

[@ps3man76]

@ 0:53 I'll need mouth to mouth again, I died laughing

[@phynchen8139]

I just love Karl Pilkington! He's hilarious without wanting to be and the podcast with the three of them is one of the funniest things ever. Too bad they won't make any more.

[@lonyoung7270]

Karl is a great down to earth guy and all his points are on point!

[@jamesporter7256]

0:47 I love how Steve reacts!

[@ljkdesignsltd3302]

He is absolutely correct when he states people will feel the same as him if they were in said situation.

[@NxDoyle]

3:10 You can hear the germination of seeds here, just as you can in the intro to IA Seven Wonders. I'm talking specifically about Ricky's increasing propensity to key/highlight 'I' when referring to collaborations with Steve and to a lesser extent, Karl. Since then, when Ricky has been interviewed, either in short form on The Tonight Show etc or in longer forms like the Oxford Union, he talks about his career as if Steve was not part of it. I have no idea why he does it, outside of selfishness and revisionism. And I'm not saying this because I hate him, at all. I'm a fan. But that's what makes it hurt a little, because I thought he was better than that.

[@peasantsrevolt4780]

Karl isn't a moron, he's just a weird guy with an incredible sense of humor that he has no idea that he possesses.

[@OppZilla13]

I dunno how karl sits there with a straight face and says the funniest stuff ever

[@FarewellFix]

Because he's actually serious..

[@charlieburnham5611]

'extra'

[@scottie3564]

Great to get a good laugh!! Thanks Karl!

[@thetributemaster1469]

0:35 xD Ricky bigging karl up...*then just laughs at his misfortune *

[@FloydMaxwell]

I have listened to dozens of hours of this guy and this interview is the funniest thing of them all.

[@henrybukwit4740]

If I don’t see you for a few weeks now and again I sorta go.. bloody hell!

[@199compound]

That American reporter tried to belittle Karl but Karl belitted him with sincerety and honesty and probably didn't even realize it.

[@HoldemHustle]

extra? great research she must be a fan

[@th33399]

She's just American. Dom Fok.

[@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax]

@@th33399 Lots of Americans have watched and enjoyed Extras, myself included

[@kevinbirkett3907]

Simply unbelievable my hero I would love to meet karl pilkington. Well done congratulations 👏🎉

[@Chard-O]

I forever love how hard and sincerely Ricky was laughing when Karl's ear piece was stuck. Just pure gold!!

[@MyIceman12345]

Karl is not stupid but he is a comedy genius :)

[@TheMikesc15]

he is a fucking moron tho...

[@TheMikesc15]

***** They might not be, if something with more thought was saying them, i will give you that. BUT, the way he phrases them (which is exactly how he is thinking it in his head) is moronic in the biggest way it can be :D

[@MasterOfManyColours]

The synchronised head nod at 2:23 😂

[@duanemcintosh8908]

what Ricky doesn't understand is some men find pride in being able to fix and do work to there home themselves.

[@Xoletta]

Ricky gives Carl a hard time, but you know what? He ADORES him, that's why! I do the same thing with my husband!!

[@liamdunphy7496]

These 3 were phenomenal together

[@ian1patterson]

"he's like an iron lung....I wish I didn't need him but I do" pissed myself laughing love this guy sooooo honest!

[@st3v3nc455]

Karl is so smart he's clued on he's just not academic

[@nthanatos6212]

This trio is made up of the most genuine people on TV. There is nothing phoney about them.

[@archieleach6071]

I love these guys. My first intro to Ricky Gervais and I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@francoiseamethystebosshard5207]

My cheeks are hurting from laughing so much - What a brilliant interviel :)

[@UKinUSA-xx5zo]

So glad I found these three 🤣

[@worthalook4870]

Superb. I look forward to see Karl's new series also, he's back

[@steeevebt]

The iron lung analogy is genius

[@NxDoyle]

I hate the questions that accuse R&S of bullying. But worse are the ones that specifically ask if Karl is sick of being called stupid or a moron. Because 1) his presence with Ricky and Steve should negate the need for that question and 2) you have to understand that Karl is not just thick, he's arrogant. Any implication or outright accusation of bullying falls down because Karl commits wholeheartedly to every thing he says, whether right or wrong (mostly wrong).

[@Only1WildChild]

this is my favourite interview of them

[@joeengland3655]

these r the 3 funniest people to me.

[@Xoletta]

I wish they'd bring it back!!!

[@taveontimmons5284]

Three of my favorite people on the planet.

[@GunnarFreyr71909]

I love Karl. Seen everything he has done. So down to earth and is funny although he never does any puns. Just attitude and observational.

[@ellisg95]

I think Karl's right, even though we have nothing in common I definitely see part of myself in Karl.

[@_SliK_]

1:35 😂 Ricky’s reaction when Karl throws it

[@darthvader9710]

The world needs more Karl’s, if the world had more Karl’s then the world would be a better place.

[@jordandolan1395]

Who else is pissed off that she said "Extra" at the start...?

[@theweberjosh]

Extra? "You had one job, WOMAN!! lol

[@Talisman09]

I enjoy listening to steve and karl more than the 3 of them/steve and ricky hehe. of course, ricky's laugh in the background is always an added bonus