Mel Brooks Got *META* With Robin Hood: Men In Tights (1993) MOVIE REACTION!!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!!

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[@88wildcat]

The mole moving around is a call back to Marty Feldman's hump switching sides in Young Frankenstein. The hangman was played by the same guy who played the hangman in Blazing Saddles. Foxing them was a take off of faxing someone. E-mail didn't exist when this was made so fax machines were the trendiest mode of communication. The life saving pill Latrine gave the sheriff was an actual Life Saver. The screaming kid was a Home Alone parody.

[@theshadowfax239]

I've seen this movie a ton of times and I never noticed the LifeSaver! 😂

[@Darthos3]

Also the Patriot Arrow was a reference to the Patriot Missile System that was being shown off in Iraq shooting Scud missiles out of the sky before they reached their targets. The Iraq War was all over CNN and people actually watched it in those days.

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

​@@Darthos3yes, the Iraq War was all over the news, 10 years later 😂 That was 2003 bud and the Gulf War was over by 1991, we actually weren't at war with anyone in 1993.

[@Bobal27]

@@adventuresinlaurenlandBoth of your have points, but did you consider when it was filmed, or written, and not just the release year? It indeed is a Patriot missile reference, from… I’m sorry, my history knowledge is lacking. But I still know Patriot Arrow wouldn’t have been a reference to anything else.

[@gen81465]

The paying the toll at the bridge "drowning" scene was in reference to "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" that starred Kevin Costner. Also, the reference to being a Robin Hood that could speak with a English accent was a pot shot at how bad Kevin Costner's British accent was, which is why he didn't even try to fake it in the movie. Cary Elwes is actually British.

[@willwoll3138]

Since you guys said "That guy who played Robin Hood", you have GOT to watch Carey Elwes in "The Princess Bride". That was the movie where he learned sword fighting (in one of the greatest swordfights in cinema history).

[@ZeallustImmortal]

Such a good movie. Such a good actor.

[@thefandom6243]

I wouldn't say "one of the greatest", I would just call it "the greatest"

[@beachside1]

He was also in that movie called Twister. He was the one called Jonas

[@johnstirman480]

Trying not to add a spoiler but they both make the same comment in the middle of the fight. With this comment in mind go back and watch the whole fight again. I used to do sword fighting in a reenactment group and can only be envious of both of them.

[@Auggievf]

​@@johnstirman480still no spoilers but for all of us that love that movie... I have something to tell you...

[@sylviaconlee7407]

That wasn't a pill the old lady gave him, it was a life saver.

[@robertscullin3824]

Didn’t get this until watching reactions, every time see this I’m like that’s a polo

[@christhornycroft3686]

I think a lot of this goes over younger people’s heads. There are some specific references, like “jaywalking” and the Rodney King reference from Dave Chappelle that are very relevant to people in 1993, but not as much now. Where the jokes in Mel Brooks’ early films are more or less timeless, starting with Spaceballs, weren’t getting into “you had to have been there” territory at this point. It’s fantastic for those of us who were raised with Prince of Thieves and the Errol Flynn version, as well as Home Alone and early 90s culture, but for everyone else, I’m sure they’re wondering WTF is going on. Even the rap intro (written by Mel Brooks) is very of its time.I don’t remember laughing at the rap back then like I do now. I just thought it was cool and current. Now it’s unintentionally funny.

[@robertscullin3824]

@@christhornycroft3686 jaywalking went completely over my head when this came out and the rap was funny but also just good

[@tangerinesky1293]

At my high school back in the 90's, we did this skit show in drama once a year called act-athon. So all the drama kids had to get into groups and come up with our own skits. One year all the boys split off in their own group and kept their skit real hush hush, the rest of us had no idea what they were up too. The day of the performance we were all extremely curious to see what they came up with so we all watched from the audience. The curtain comes up and all 10 of the boys are dressed like the men in tights. They did the entire number " Men in Tights" . I don't think I have ever laughed so hard at a high school play until that day and of course, they were voted best skit. It was amazing and I will never forget it!

[@christhornycroft3686]

Some girls at my middle school did a routine to the “We’re Men” song. It was the early 90s. 😂

[@chaoticignorant483]

As another high schooler in the 90s and a huge fan of this movie, I'm so jealous you got to experience that.

[@phoenixfire124]

I always read the last scene as it was the correct key but the lock was rusted from years of wear and apparently...baths.😂

[@gayron32]

Dont forget the Jackhammer. That wont have made it easier to fit.

[@carolynmaynard3694]

One of my favorites! My son played the Men in Tights dance segment for me when I was in the hospital. If you can’t laugh at it you must be dead. Blinkin’ is the best!😂

[@michaelfisher1395]

You'd have gotten more of the jokes if you saw Robin Hood Prince Of Theives with Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman, and The God Father.

[@CoastalNomad]

The Shocking Swords is a reference to "Highlander"...... True to get some of the references they should have seen..... Errol Flynn's Robin Hood, Disney Animated Robin Hood, Home Alone, The Princess Bride, Blazing Saddles (Which they have seen) along with the ones you mentioned......

[@donferoce5652]

One of the most overlooked Mel Brooks films is "Silent Movie". Mel made a legit silent movie in the seventies about a director trying to convince top stars to be in a modern silent movie. I rank it just after "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein".

[@vananderson2895]

Not quite legit. Marcel Marceau, the famous mime, had the only speaking part.

[@jyesucevitz]

I almost never hear High Anxiety mentioned either.even I missed many jokes since I've seen very few Alfred Hitchcock movies.

[@AnnietheRedhead]

Fun fact, 21:45 after watching that, this is how I genuinely thought circumcision worked lmao, wasnt until embarrassingly late that I realized that was not in fact how that works.....

[@MGower4465]

Snip the tip. Remember Little John wanted two.

[@kennethcook9406]

At around 28:00, the "Patriot Arrow" is supposed to be like the "Patriot Missile" One of the most potent weapons the U.S. has. It's an ICBM, or Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, and usually carries one or more nuclear warheads. And with our current tech (GPS, etc.) it can hit the door of a building after being launched from over 3 thousand miles away.

[@thejamppa]

The MIM-104 Patriot the they refer is Surface to Air Missle capable of destroying enemy cruise missile, ballistic missiles, even ICBM and Hypersonic missiles. The missile is part of Patriot (Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target) Air Defense system. Missile itself is depending on model is 2-3 feet long and cannot use nuclear warhead. The missile rose prominence during 1991 (2 years before film) for defending Kuwait from Iraqu Scud missiles.

[@nzolas3]

It was not an ICBM, it was a SAM (Aurface to Air Missile) "Starting in 1984, the Patriot system began to replace the Nike Hercules system as the U.S. Army's primary High to Medium Air Defense (HIMAD) system and the MIM-23 Hawk system as the U.S. Army's medium tactical air defense system." (Wikipedia)

[@kennethcook9406]

@@nzolas3 I stand corrected. I worked on Tank Turrets, traditional Artillery, and Firearms in the Army, not missiles.

[@jaceyneubauer6522]

That makes sense

[@draconuuse9731]

whats funny to me is pretty much none of the reactions to this movie I have seen have understood this reference. When even as a late 90's kid myself I imediately understood what it was. Just surprises me since patriot missles were really well known for a long while. Yet now it seems to be a forgotten bit of US trivia.

[@sergiodavila5269]

“Call a locksmith!!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BigGator5]

"As my first order of business, I would like to appoint a new Sheriff... my friend Ahchoo." "A black sheriff?" "He's black?" "And why not? It worked in Blazing Saddles (1974)." Fun Fact: Theatrical movie debut of comedic genius Dave Chappelle. What Script Fact: The scene where the Sheriff (Roger Rees) falls through the roof of Latrine's (Tracey Ullman) room and she tries to get him to have sex with her was completely improvised. Deep Cut Fact: When the newly recruited Merry Men are getting outfitted with clothing and weapons, their tights are taken out of giant plastic eggs. This is a reference to L'eggs pantyhose, which used to be sold in plastic egg packages. Traveling Gag Fact: Throughout the movie, a mole on the face of Prince John (Richard Lewis) changes position. It starts on his left cheek, then his chin, his lip, his right cheek, and finally his forehead. This is a nod to the famous "I-Gor's Hump" gag from Young Frankenstein (1974). Hollywood Accents Fact: The gag about Robin (Cary Elwes) being able to speak with an English accent is a reference to Kevin Costner's performance in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991). Sir Patrick Stewart plays King Richard talking in a thick Scottish accent, a reference to Sir Sean Connery's performance in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991). Some critics found Connery's accent inappropriate for the role, since King Richard would not have spoken with a Scottish burr (thus providing comedic fodder for Mel Brooks).

[@jamesfischer2427]

This film is funnier if you've watched other Robin Hood movies. The scene with Little Jon "drowning" in the river is a poke at the comparable scene in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves with Kevin Costner.

[@Raven5150]

Blinkin is the best in this

[@christhornycroft3686]

Tracey Ullman as the honey witch Latrine leaves me in stitches. Great British comedienne. “I touched it!” Her show in the 90s Tracey Takes On was hilarious. She’s also a singer.

[@fredcasdensworld]

Always amuses me to see folks reacting to Robin Hood Men In Tights and see them NOT get any of the real clever jokes

[@raymondmoore5476]

If you have not seen/reacted to it, I suggest what so many put into that very small box of "Perfect Movies" and this one goes by the name of "The Princess Bride". Robin Hood, real name Cary Elwes, also stars in it. HIGHLY recommended! As for ranking this movie, 8.2. I think a few of the jokes went over ya'll's heads due to your age.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

bad news in a good way! this hasn't stopped making me laugh since day one!! 😂

[@tljscrewjob6397]

Awesome to see you guys back! And with Robin Hood: Men in Tights no less.

[@kevaunmitchell1316]

Guess who is the producer evan Chandler the man who accused Michael Jackson

[@christhornycroft3686]

First Mel Brooks movie I ever saw. Granted, I still regard Blazing Saddles and both versions of The Producers in higher regard, but it’s a nostalgic movie. It’s very 90s. Some of the cultural references of the time still crack me up. It’s a spoof primarily of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (the Kevin Costner embarrassment) and the Errol Flynn version from 1939. Cary Elwes is my second favourite Robin Hood. Tracey Ullman is hilarious as Latrine the witch. She’s a British comedienne and had several shows in America. She almost laughs after the “I touched it” line. Still gets me. Cut! Before she pulls a Cleavon Little and actually laughs! If you haven’t seen it, History of the World Part 1 is very funny too from Mel Brooks. They did a miniseries sequel recently on Disney+. I’m at episode 3 and I’ve gotten some good laughs from it. The historical comedy is amazing. “How did these dumbasses enslave us?”😂

[@JoeMama410]

The dad from Wizards of Waverly Place is the third son of Dom DeLuise, who is in almost every Mel Brooks movie (the choreographer in BS, the Emperor in History of the World Pt 1, Pizza the Hut, and Don Giovanni in this one).

[@stevenjump8234]

The son was one of the villagers in the opening credits too.

[@seeingthruyou]

The pill she gives him to save his life is a lifesaver.

[@smoothmove7566]

The woman crushing the sidewalk has got to be the funniest clip in movie history.

[@chrisfreeman7553]

If you guys want another great Mel Brooks movie: History of the World, Part 1. The man has no shame whatsoever 😂

[@user-qf8vi2uv8m]

The kid screaming was a reference to Home Alone

[@user-yn8do4px8e]

The Screaming Boy is a Reference to Home Alone Movie Kevin McCallister aka Macaulay Culkin most people don't get the joke when watching this movie.

[@tylerlucas3752]

Great to see you guys reacting to this. I’m always excited to see a new video from you. Always fun and entertaining. You guys are awesome!!

[@johnrussell-bk7lv]

Well to be fair Mel Brooks has always been meta. It's kind of his thing. He was pretty ahead of his time in that regard. It's like a blend of modern meta humour and old school dad jokes that hasn't ever really been replicated except maybe in Leslie Nielsen movies.

[@jyesucevitz]

20:19 the lit exit sign by the door behind Robin.

[@nadyaraymond5355]

This is a parody of the Kevin Cosnir version and the gadgets that were around during that time period... like the steering wheel club that was put around the horse's neck

[@darklordrowan6152]

Glad you guys reacted to this! Can't believe this was Cam's first viewing since he was in the cast 😂jk jk

[@psistis80]

The hero here also played in Hot Shots as Topper's nemesis.

[@josheldridge8546]

mel actually produced a one-season spoof of the robin hood legend ("when things were rotten") -- the dude who played the abbot was friar tuck in the tv show, and i always felt he deserved a promotion.

[@Rebel9668]

While the 1939 version with Erroll Flynn & Olivia DeHavilland is played "straight" it's still just as fun as this movie.

[@NoUniqueUsername]

Feels old knowing the shouting kid is a Home Alone reference and the arrow is a Patriot Missile system reference. Sending a fox meaning sending a Fax. Also the magic pill being a Life Saver Candy... that saved his life.

[@marinefireman219]

The guy who played Robin Hood also plays in Liar Liar

[@chrispruett81]

I TRIED to refuse to take my medicine from an old lady.... But my grandma whooped my ass and made me take them anyways!! 😛🤣🤣

[@justjasyn292]

No cam, you do not look like that 😂 You're a handsome young man, so is zay!

[@otherstar1]

The Little John scene is one of my favorites (and it parodies the same scene in the Kevin Costner Robin Hood movie so very well!)

[@Ofbricks]

The Pun "Patriot Arrow" is reference to the failed attempt at an anti-ISBN defenisve weapon called the Patriot Missile system.

[@vonb2009]

Only just realized that Latrine's "Magic Pill" is a "Lifesaver." LOL!

[@stefanstock953]

the screaming kid ? Macaulay Culkin....never saw "Home Alone"

[@mikelundquist4596]

If the word meta is in the title, 3 points shall be deducted from the final score.

[@artembentsionov]

The kid screaming is a call-back to Home Alone

[@frostbrennan2943]

They didn’t notice that exit sign when robin said right rope 😂

[@nathalieolarte8044]

I loved the reaction ❤was so funny 😆

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

The heat missile arrow !😂

[@Mdgirlterrie]

Love seeing people watching this for the first time so great

[@jaceyneubauer6522]

I can watch over and over and laugh like its the 1st time Ive seen it😂😂😂😂

[@larrybee]

OMG your reactions were so worth watching this…

[@brianvernon249]

The redhead is John Ritter’s widow. The sheriff had a few years on Cheers & died surprisingly young.

[@embran8486]

9:40 Nah, Cameron doesn't look anywhere near a Medieval kid from Home Alone (that's the reference). "This thing" LMAO

[@OrsonBuggy1958]

I've never wanted to be a locksmith more in my life.

[@drigerdranzer7514]

11:20 It's a reference to the Home Alone movies. He even say "I must go Home Alone".

[@nettiemac]

Most people don’t get that Tracey Ullman is playing Latrine - and it was her show in the late 80s on Fox that birthed The Simpsons.

[@MichaelParthum]

34:55 Yes, someone finally got the Braveheart reference. (Even though that movie came out later)

[@snakesnoteyes]

Locksly sounds like lox-ly and bagel “bagel and lox” 😂

[@angelavalentino5146]

There are probably many references you missed if you did not see the original film before watching the parody. This n movie is based on “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”

[@ITPalGame]

20:18 first time I have ever noticed the "exit" sign

[@purpleir]

I looove this movie! It was one of my favourites as a early teen.

[@MeanT241985]

Cam, that totally was your doppelganger! 😂

[@DCComicsGamer]

Yes. Totally. And it's meant to be Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone so double yikes😁

[@CurioSphere2]

Babe wake up! Cam&Zay just posted a new vid🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@BobS-mv5fl]

I'm glad you guys enjoyed this movie. Not my favorite Mel Brooks film, but still fun to watch. The dyslexic Sheriff of Nottingham was my favorite character. Next Mel Brooks should be the original Producers. (1967). If you guys have High Anxiety on your list, you have to watch more Alfred Hitchcock movies to get all the jokes. And no, Cam doesn't look like that kid in this movie.

[@jkirtleyheacting]

I think you would really enjoy "Stir Crazy" and "Arthur" . Two excellent comedies from the eighties.

[@TheRatsCast]

Not sure if anyone said this yet, but the line "Unlike some Robin Hood's; I can speak with an English Accent", was in reference to Kevin Costner. He was hired a the last minute to play the lead in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and didn't have the required time to learn the accent. So he would repeatedly break from English to American throughout the film. It was one of the things many critics, and audiences noticed most. Mel points fun at this; because Cary Elwin is English, and therefore, has an English accent. For me; this wasn't my favorite movie, as Mel used too many jokes from other of his movies. I've seen Mel's movies so many times; the jokes didn't hit as well as they did the first time. I was always pointing out; 'Oh, that's from Young Frankenstein. OH; that was from Blazing Saddles', instead of laughing. By the time; we get the Dracula: Dead and Loving It, his humor kind of wore out. One of the reasons why that was his last film. Even recently; Hulu did History of the World part 2, and I couldn't make through the first episode. It was that bad; as far as I was concerned. Mel was great in his time; between shows like Get Smart, or his many comic hit movies, Mel's time has come and gone. And is one that can never be duplicated.

[@shanepye7078]

“It’s good to be the king” was a reference to “History of the world part 1” by Mel Brooks.

[@cpcoultertweedles7216]

Interestingly, the dolphin sound used for the fox isn't a dolphin. It's the call of a kookaburra (an Australian kingfisher) sped up. So it's a kookaburra sound being used as a dolphin sound being used as a fox sound.

[@DerekMckean]

The official word you were looking for is called pacing. It gaavuky applies to the editing of film but also applies to directing as well. With so many dailies, sometimes Hollywood editors go against the director's wishes (very risky) because the editor is extremely overconfident about his or her work.

[@poeleabois]

Prima nocta was actually a myth invented after the French Revolution

[@zipporahlewis4908]

#3 Blinkin was the funniest in this imo, reading the adult magazine in braille😂😂

[@slytheringingerwitch]

This was a beautiful mix of Errol Flynn's Robin Hood and of course most of the script from Kevin Costner's Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. The witch is still my favourite character of both...

[@jenr5426]

Fun fact: Cary Elwes was also in the original "Saw" movie.

[@CzechMirco]

11:14 - we need to see Cam running so that we can properly decide whether he looks like the character or not.

[@jimamos7984]

Cary Elwes was also in Princess Bride, and the original Saw.

[@reedcockrell8126]

The most amusing part of this Reaction video is the realization that the reactors are too young to catch 90% of the jokes!

[@Andy-ju8bb]

Interesting how for Patrick Stewart they immediately went to Professor X, yet my generation thinks of Captain Picard first.

[@TheGoauldApophis]

I love that it was a lifesaver

[@jeanine6328]

Gotta see The Princess Bride. The actor playing Robin Hood is in it along with Andre the Giant, 80’s wrestler. It’s not really a chick flick, it’s a comedy with the same edge as Brooks but it’s not Brooks. Every man I’ve seen loves the movie, it’s not what you’d expect by the name.

[@xavierorozco209]

Did anyone notice blinkin was wearing sneakers untill they handed out the tights.

[@LizardBrainMinerals]

If you enjoyed Carey Elwes then Top Secret and Princess Bride

[@jyesucevitz]

28:33 I think the same sound was used for the gopher in Caddyshack.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Best Mel Brooks movie = HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART I!

[@blink1821986]

Hey guy that old witch lady was the reason Simpsons became a thing that’s Tracey ullman… Simpsons started as a time filler on the Tracy ullman show

[@jaceyneubauer6522]

Woman did actually wear chastity belts 😂😂Mel Brooks was The Rabbi

[@jtindel1]

I didn’t see Mel Brooks’ "Spaceballs” on your page. A possibility that you’ve already seen it, but if not, a definite watch.

[@SirPaladin]

i love how you didn't actually recognize Sir Patrick Stewart until you saw his bald head.

[@stephanginther9051]

33:00 I wonder how many people notice that she gave him a lifesaver mint.

[@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN]

The pill that would save the sheriff of rottingham life was a lifesaver mint if you noticed

[@jonathan.s993]

You guys gotta check out the princess bride great movie.

[@jyesucevitz]

18:38 he was backhanded in the left eye yet he got up holding his right.

[@MGower4465]

In the actual source material, John Little *beat* Robin at quarterstaff (they approached opposite ends and quarreled over who would give way to let the other cross first) and refused to join the Merry Men until Robin beat him at archery. Then he was renamed Little John. Robin also gets thoroughly thrashed by Will Scarlet, who is his nephew. All three, plus Arthur Bland, a recruit to the Merry Men found by Little John (Arthur thrashes John at staff, too) are all pummeled by a miller whom they accost as a joke, and who throws flour in their eyes to blind them before whipping all four. Robin loses fights s lot...

[@jwn411]

For the younger people that watched Good Luck Charlie Littlejohn is the dad from that show you can also see the dad from Wizards of Waverly Place in this movie has well

[@carriemilito2851]

Nothing like a magical, moving mole to keep people focused.

[@belvagurr403]

The screaming kid is a take off on McCauley Kulkin in HOME ALONE

[@jefelix2010]

The way Blinkin's voice said he's black, you can tell he immediately dropped the British accent

[@isabeauwolf562]

I hope to see you two react to Mel Brooks other movies, "Dracula Dead and Loving it", "History of the World Part 1", and "Spaceballs"

[@ac7ivesleeper610]

I just want to tell you both good luck, we're all counting on you.

[@purpleir]

Breaking the 4th wall decades before Deadpool 😝😉

[@canadianscratcher7834]

Don Giovanni was played by comedian Dom DeLuise. I think IMO, that this is best role ever.

[@SailorYuki]

Fun fact: The custom of lords to deflower the brides in the area has never been proven. There is no archeological nor historical evidence of that ever been a thing or practiced in reality. The way we think of knights and the medieval times is the product of fanfic written by the Victorians.