Let the Children Watch

You know how the song works dude

[@CalmTempest]

The delayed censor beep was beyond genius

[@wilkytx]

That was hilarious! Had to replay it

[@StraveTube]

Very Aunty Donna

[@Merlin_Fish]

Theres a great jose suicidio song that does it too lol

[@andrei-de4qh]

he only needs to say 'cun' and the beep finishes it off XD

[@kufitop]

Right?!? 💀

[@Gahundledack]

I'm so impressed at Tom's ability to portray a successful businessman, a bassist, a music censor, a child watching a TV show, and himself in the same video.

[@Kitsune-DAS]

I loled irl

[@levilatson2995]

Too bad he isent a cop, too busy being a businessman

[@pinktribble]

What do you mean?! They are clearly all different people. They don't even look alike.

[@FelixEvers06]

You sure he's a businessman? I'm thinking he might be a cop

[@William91G]

@@FelixEvers06 He said he's definitely not a cop

[@icarusXIV]

the tension between bill and ben is insane

[@blunderbass851]

Sexual?

[@AKindOfDog]

​@@blunderbass851 wink

[@fishkid1177]

sexual

[@Someperson1522]

I didn’t even watch it yet, and I believe it

[@sophiezhang2485]

​@@blunderbass851 There was definitely a pen and a wink somewhere

[@nyaaalex]

0:47 the bassist mouthing “fuck” after Bill mentions being single is such a small detail I almost missed it😅

[@socpancake]

omg and another delayed censor after that!

[@Bornforbounty]

I didn't catch it, thanks for pointing it out. Tom's made another gem

[@JacklynBurn]

Completely missed it until I looked in the comments and saw this, god that's such a good gag

[@AfferbeckBeats]

He's like "Oh, here we go..."

[@jacobkamphaus5565]

I had to rewatch because of that! Thank you :). Should i send this to my woodshop buddy living with my ex-wife? 😅

[@AbdiYohan]

"No, no, don't change the bass," had me lmao because he was just trying to ease the tension but nooooo......

[@andreas_iced8297]

“No easing this tension, alright? We’re doing this one the hard way”

[@TryingtoTeach101]

And his smile goes away when trying to change the bass lol

[@eiraRinmaya]

the moment i heard the "single in a 4-bedroom home" line i immediately knew what the punchline would be but hearing it was still magnificent~

[@Kristenhas3cats]

Nope, it was a jaw drop for me lol

[@ReverendTed]

Can't believe that deadbeat loser got to keep the house.

[@Shadowmech88]

I thought the punchline was going to be that Bill and Ben were in a relationship, but Ben left him.

[@iamthinking2252_]

Honestly I was expecting that Ben was also single but didn’t want to say it

[@OGSilentMan]

@@Shadowmech88 i dont see it at all

[@Mindbleach]

"You think you're better than me?" She does.

[@willfoltz]

That would be the nuclear response lol

[@lolbitcar216]

😮

[@Slash4747]

Oof lmao

[@facelessbastard1850]

I have never seen a fictional character get murdered so hard as this comment.

[@Faerytech]

I'd laugh but then we'd fight to the death lmao

[@channingscott009]

The immediate "don't...don't do this." Means they had a loooooong pregame warmup before the cameras were rolling. 😂

[@jmicaha2655]

The slurring too 😂😂

[@moshuma3739]

I like how even the bassist immediately knew that the setup was not a good sign.

[@yuukatrocity]

this is genuinely what it feels like to listen to my local radio station in the morning. thank you tom ❤

[@gorade1901]

Idk if this would be kind of doxing yourself, since idk how local it is, but I'd love to hear that radio station now

[@kittycatcrunchie]

This

[@spockezri]

radio hosts always despise each other lmao it's so wild.

[@thepastarat]

@@gorade1901 it could be literally hundreds of different stations lmao they're all so passive aggressive

[@sdfggdfg5fgdfg]

what getting up 3AM every day does to a MF

[@illCMAC]

I really identify with the bass player who sees the world burning around him but just keeps smiling and strumming to the beat

[@ReikuHidori]

Cos thats what a PROFESSIONAL does

[@tiggerdcat]

That's because we bass players are what keeps the world turning, we keep the beat better than a drummer can, and we move the song along!

[@misssummersalt]

You mean Tom or Tom?

[@piercenborchardt5224]

It’s very mature of bill to not let those little things get between their friendship

[@appledane]

Well, they are... BEST FRIENDS!

[@joshuafetter3831]

The kid not fully understanding and trying to play his part the whole time is such a perfect touch.

[@cakecore13]

So excited for the spinoff series involving the bassist!!

[@secretpandalord]

*6 months pass* Bill: I am recently single. AGAIN. Hey bass guy, what are you up to now? In reference to your possible relationship status? That may have changed, in the past couple, I dunno let's say, exactly ten days ago? Bassist: fuck

[@TaliZorahVasectory]

Plot twist: the bassist is Bill's ex-wife

[@susumeyun]

the spinoff reveals bill and ben actually later got into a relationship, ben ditched bill's ex wife and kids

[@Siamesetiger178]

@@secretpandalord *delayed censor beep*

[@TheLikerofPie]

Did not expect that a song could hold this much tension. Also, the delayed censor at 1:14 is perfect🤣

[@mattford8410]

It's the guy after he says cunt being censored

[@DanaToony]

In a world of Bill and Ben tension, I'm the bass guy with "Not this again" face and the dead stare into the camera...

[@safaiaryu12]

I didn't see that ending coming at all. Superb. Also, that bass was wonderfully funky, more of that please

[@ax8893]

I love that the “kid” just keeps waving his arms in confused anticipation

[@Feasco]

This is why "live" TV is prerecorded

[@KernelLeak]

ANTICI... wait for it... ...HOUSTON AUSTRALIA WE GOT A PROBLEM.

[@Art1stical]

This is absolute peak comedy. There's drama, there's theatricals, there's music, there's acting, there's everything. This is actual art.

[@HappyPotat]

The flowerpot men really went places once their show ended.

[@brenlc1412]

69 likes

[@jjenkins6074]

even the bassist knew what was up with the "I am single"

[@ddhu5396]

All the characters are so brilliantly fleshed out. The kid at home on the couch singing along, bass player, the person who does the bleeping, plus of course Bill and Ben. LOVE IT!

[@LilyGrace95]

How did I not know what was coming after the "4 bedroom house" bit? 😂 Ahh Tom, you never fail 😂😂

[@gangler52]

I thought the implication was that he needed four roommates, and Ben was doing better financially. The idea that he once had a large well populated house that was now tragically empty didn't click for me until Ben dropped the bombshell.

[@LilyGrace95]

@@gangler52 I thought exactly the same 😂

[@lifeastea]

need the full song with the bass changing when Bill finally launches himself at Ben and there's all the fighting sounds in the background. fantastic song!

[@sebwritesstories]

fr

[@kalskid1]

"I'LL TEAR YOUR FACE OFF" chills

[@rolfsobrerodas]

There's more structure, setup, backstory and tension in this minute and a half song than in a lot of movies I've watched recently. Bravo.

[@kaisarfaust5625]

But is it a better love story than Twilight?

[@Puffleman24]

I really hope this gets an extended Spotify version too, I'd love to explore this deep, complex, thoroughly fucked up relationship

[@kory_misun]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@odysyr]

This is outstanding, the sound effects, the slightly off censor beep, the bass guy trying to lighten the mood, perfection!

[@NITSXA]

I love this kind of humor

[@GippyHappy]

It’s very mature of Bill to become best friends with his Ex-Wife’s new lover.

[@anguset]

Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men ain't what I remember from my childhood

[@Linosek279]

Passive aggressive “children’s” songs about divorce gotta be one of my favourite genres of music

[@ANNA-fr333]

There are more?!

[@Linosek279]

@@ANNA-fr333ABC happy time

[@glassphoenix9095]

@@Linosek279 tomska's wiggles-styled song about divorce

[@BenjaminBizarre]

As a Ben that is friends with a Bill, I can't wait to share this with him. Finally a song that captures our essence better than the 'Bill and Ben, the flower pot men' theme song.

[@NeverarGreat]

You know, Bill should consider himself lucky to have even one close friend, even if Ben has a much larger and more supportive social circle.

[@samuelpetrovic74]

The misplaced beep broke me :D

[@ducksterc567]

"I'll tear your face off" might be one of my new favorite lyrics.

[@raiseasato]

The video started at 2x speed when I clicked it and when I tell you I thought this was some joke about kids media being absurdly fast-paced, I just kinda accepted it.

[@eighteen18eighteen]

This guy is so good, you forget that every character is him

[@kondorr2831]

Until the end I though they were recently-divorced husbands. Great twist!

[@EduYTal]

Splendid, already listened it 9 times

[@OxTheHerdzz]

The "No, don't change the bass. Don't change the bass" part killed me

[@KitOfTheWeirdWoods]

I don't know how many times I've watched this already, but the delayed beep, the look on the sound guys face and his blink, just crack me up so much I'm actually crying with laughter.

[@JhonEricZD]

The bassist is the best character in the Tomverse, i swear

[@outsidelookinginprod]

I love the bassist in this video, and the implication that this argument was happening behind the scenes while the bassist had to witness it and therefore when the relationship drama was brought up, he immediately knew what was coming next. Him mouthing "fuck" was just perfect. I also love his attempt to lighten the mood by changing what he plays, and the big smile on his face that transforms into a frown when Bill tells him not to change the bass. But with all that said, Darren from "#inspirational" is still my favorite Tomverse character. His growing frustration, the way he grits his teeth as he says "I'm going to ask once more clearly: what is the job that earns you money?" and of course his laugh as he asks "Isn't that like a pyramid scheme?" The Tomverse has so many weird characters so it's funny that two of my favorite characters are the "normal" ones reacting to the insanity.

[@CheapTrAsh]

WAKE UP EVERYONE TOM CARDY JUST POSTED!!! I love this bit so much!

[@cjokersl]

In Bill's defense, Ben could have just said he was married 😂

[@Aabicus]

Bill: "My wife's name was Karen! And you, Ben?"

[@outsidelookinginprod]

I think he is just living with Bill's ex-wife and kids and it happened recently. The way I imagine the story behind this video is that Bill's wife and kids very recently packed up and left him to live in a four bedroom home alone so they could be with Ben. And I think this is the first time Bill pushed back on Bill's side of the song. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if his ex-wife told Bill she was looking for someone more responsible, who doesn't go out drinking all the time and sleep in. So that's why he is so pissed about Ben mentioning it. I assume they had been fighting about this before the cameras started rolling and the bassist had to witness it, which is why when Bill brings it up during filming, the bassist knows what was unleashed.

[@ApetureTestSubject]

Wow. The flowerpot men aren't quite how I remember them. Flobadob.

[@randomfandoms6769]

i'm just gonna say that from the thumbnail, the title, and the comments about tension, i immediately thought of another type of tension, but this is good too!

[@fraserking4747]

I have the distinct feeling Ben might be a cop.

[@outsidelookinginprod]

So that's what happened with Ben's wife! She was killed by his ex-best man and Bill's wife ended up consoling him, then that started something between them and she left Bill. Or maybe Bill's real name is Dwink Bexon and Bill is just his stage name (or the show is an undercover operation), and he ended up killing his ex-wife who is now Ben's wife and he is also a cop. But he's not a cop.

[@JarenceThatShowerGuy]

Tom Cardy with his various chaotic singing skits. Fricking FUN. xD

[@DrKnockers05]

2 and a bit hours ago, I was just about to come off and get a fairly early night. Then I REwatched this, which subsequently took me down the Tom Cardy rabbit hole of music videos. It is now almost 3am, and I can honestly say with the utmost confidence... ...this guy isn't a cop.

[@davidgunsberg2475]

The rewatch value here is very very high. Bassist just raises the whole thing. Magic.

[@PureRushXevus]

the facial expressions, the delayed beep and bass awkwardly playing is just amazing hahaha

[@Jaytaxman]

This is a textbook definition of catharsis. Bravo Tom

[@gsampson97]

Bil and Ben should definitely invest in some flower pots. It might fix their friendship

[@Redjack23]

WOOOO new Cardy tune

[@mnemosftb]

Remember the Flowerpot Men? This is them now.

[@fanbotbob64]

This has real "siblings siblings" energy lol

[@kory_misun]

This was so smart, a toe-tapper and a stomach-dropper. Another brilliant one, thanks Tom.

[@janellerydquist2355]

"is that a good set up for you?" 🤣

[@Frosty-kz4om]

I was expecting the flowerpot men, but this is just as good

[@knitfine1477]

I've watch this over and over again. It cheers me up from the harsh realities of the world.

[@JanGoh-jb5ge]

The honking noise as he turns his head is so underappreciated.

[@PenguinPoo4246]

The bass player is just vibing

[@papasquat9026]

i love that the guitarist looked over like he’s so done with this job but he needs the money

[@outsidelookinginprod]

I think Bill and Ben had a big fight behind the scenes and the bassist had to watch it all happen so when it came up in the song, he just was not having it anymore.

[@Brogboolius_Maximus]

You have a gift, man. The way you perfectly set up that they're friends before a single "don't..." tells us that ohhh, there's some serious tension here. Genius.

[@HexPerplex]

What is the name of reference to the flowerpot men or the Thomas & Friends characters?

[@dedemianmia9854]

Coughs and sneezles spread diseasels!

[@edwardgreenjr167]

No don't change the bass! The bassist's reactions are pure gold.

[@FrankyBabes]

In the usual way, I'm gonna have to watch this five or six times to fully appreciate it

[@mikeg0007]

there's a fine line between audience expectation and giving up the goat too early but holy hell this nails it

[@Ervo]

This could be a great sitcom opening

[@BertieJRussell]

The Canadian experience of growing up with Aussie children's TV and now watching Tom Cardy and going, "Ah, yes. The cultural threads that bind us: passive aggressive sarcasm and casual alcoholism."

[@i890_]

bill and ben

[@far_sea]

obsessed with this bassline

[@GanjalfTheHobo]

i want a bill and ben in my life

[@CosmosPandemonium]

This is amazing, I love every second. Amazing work, Tom!

[@Trinisis-pu6hy]

Dude! All the small details are so expertly executed. Love this one!

[@JimineyBob]

The delay and blink of the censor was perfect 😂

[@finchyfrogsworth4631]

ah i was just pondering your music mr cardy, very awesome sauce.

[@graywolf0026]

This. Is. The most awkward bit of Tom. And it's bloody brilliant.

[@kahzn]

Thank you Tom from the bottom of my heart for every single one of your songs. You really can make a shitty day alright.

[@WalrusandSquirrel]

That base change was hilarious LOL

[@violet999ab]

Everybody’s already mentioned the twist, but WOW the tension right after Ben says he’s single is fantastic. Top notch as always!

[@user-fg4tn8ot6b]

*What a twist! No wonder there was so much tension!* 😭😭😭

[@hexagonal69]

The absolute chaotic energy of this video legit made me go 😂.

[@Trilink2]

The realization of how many backstage fights the Wiggles must've had is sending me into orbit.

[@DrBagPhD]

Love the flowerpot men.

[@meletf2]

I love the agressiveness

[@LOLDEMOS]

Delayed bleep had me rolling on the floor 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skepad]

We all have a friend like this

[@DrGandW]

I see why it’s unlikely that they’re friends

[@joshuamarshman101]

Never knew the flower pot men had such a falling out. So sad to see.

[@franciscocunha3951]

It is insane how funny this song is, given that one of the biggest myths in Portugal is that a couple of guys who did a kid's show together dressed as clowns had a fistfight on air, and shortly after the show got cancelled. To this day no one found the footage.

[@HyLion]

Batatoon lore goes wild

[@puppytimewithrylee]

I love Tom Cardy’s skits and music with a PASSION! Pluto and Louis Theorex be jamming with me to his content every time it come out 😂

[@_bubblepixel_]

The chemistry between Bill and Ben is beautiful

[@adamtennant4936]

So many fantastic little bits of detail. Brilliant!

[@ScrapKnight2005]

He violated the Brodex: Bro Code I: Thou are forbidden to lay with another Bro’s brah whether they be ex or current.

[@tylerbarnhart8739]

The punchline hit like a truck

[@justpette1503]

This man is honestly a fucking genius

[@graceyeah3926]

love how Bill seems like a prick for no reason at first but then you learn it's so fucking justified

[@ericwilliams5354]

A master class in tension building, even after the punchline I am nervous