Everyone Does This At Christmas!

[@katespear1233]

It’s Christmas Day 2023 & I wasn’t having a very good day until I discovered Michael McIntyre on You Tube this morning. I’ve been laughing ever since.

[@searose6192]

I hope life has improved for you. 😊

[@minwade5436]

I hope the year has improved as you travelled through it. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🦘🐨🇦🇺💐

[@noctisglitch9183]

When it comes to cutting wrapping paper I either glide or butcher it beyond recognition... There is no in between.

[@Leoviliti1]

Just use a Stanley knife 😂..lol

[@houndandhandbag]

Me too. I'm like that with cellophane too.

[@gardenjoy5223]

Semi-glider. You're not alone :)

[@SNUPE_FOXX92]

“ They move on their own, the scissors ✂️ , they’re ‘crafty’ little bastards!” lol I see what you did there 😂

[@oppyhoppy3547]

“Special, gifted people... the gliders” -Michael Mclntyre

[@Bendijester]

Oppy Hoppy They're the ones who have the NEW scissors that can cut the paper properly!

[@janedoe4040]

I'm a glider...and my Grammy is too...and my dad every.single.time.he has to wrap something i see him hesitate to try it then he just cuts....meanwhile I'm over hear having three freakin presents ahead of him cause I'm a glider😂😂😂😂

[@Meg_intheclouds]

My sister and mum have the talent, it wasn’t passed down to me unfortunately 😂

[@abbymchugh893]

I love the fact that he takes true things and makes us think about them

[@johnmccann5104]

He is brilliant at observational humour

[@dulcehajjar5826]

I AM ALREADY THINKING 🤔😀😂👏

[@susie9893]

And laugh at them!

[@johnmccann5104]

@@susie9893 laughter is something we all need in the current climate

[@susie9893]

@@johnmccann5104 so true! Doesn't even feel like Christmas this year

[@choochoo9506]

I Love Michaels clean, happy comedy style. His accent is absolutely perfect for it. Even for fellow Brits.

[@taras6806]

'Even'?

[@junoantaresofficial]

Hes not that clean, he swears a lot and makes crude jokes all the time. This one is cleaner than his usual stuff because he was performing for his royal dickishness Prince (at the time) Charles and his bit... consort Camilla.

[@taras6806]

@@junoantaresofficial You clearly haven't seen much of him.

[@charlestownsend9280]

"You don't know who you are, what you are doing and what day it is." That was most of the year for me, let alone the gap between Christmas and new year.

[@ghoul_kid1027]

My mom bought a new pair of scissors for Christmas and we all call them the "Nice Scissors"

[@AB_Evans]

We have Nice Scissors, Meat Scissors, Veggie Scissors, Outside Scissors, Pet Food Scissors, People Food/Junk Food Scissors, Craft Scissors, Fabric Scissors, Medical Scissors, EMT/First Aid Emergency Scissors (for vehicles & house), Bathroom Scissors, Kid Scissors, Basement Scissors, Plant Scissors, and...whoa! I just realized we have a lot of scissors!!! And that each has their own jurisdiction. LOL ✂️

[@LynxSouth]

I remember that some comic years ago did a bit about how every household has a pair of Good Scissors, as in: "Would you please get me the scissors....No, not those, I need The Good Scissors for this."

[@jemmaj2919]

😆😆😆😆😆 human minds are so alike

[@pkk639]

My household only has one pair of scissors and they are fab - we call them the 'work scissors' cos I nicked them from work 🤫🤫🤫

[@LynxSouth]

@@pkk639 Congratulations, you're a thief.

[@SandraNelson063]

My mother was a glider. And she always knew where the scissors and tape were. Frightening woman. I love fried brussel sprouts.

[@tkps]

Whenever I did the gliddy thing on the ribbon all I got was a huge long ribbon with a slight kink in it.

[@judithbooth4855]

Love Brussel sprouts as well but that did not stop me from laughing til the tears came.

[@zoew1602]

Sandra Nelson your comment really made me chuckle!! 😁

[@SandraNelson063]

@@zoew1602 I'm serious!!!If someone moved the tape or scissors, there was HELL to pay!!! And brussell spouts are lovely if gently fried in a bit of bacon fat, olive oil and butter. With a spritz of lemon to finish. Some salt and pepper. Yum.

[@SandraNelson063]

@@judithbooth4855 There's a lot of brussell sprouts in my immediate future!

[@grrriallen7192]

Being an American I have never heard of this guy but he is hilarious. I haven’t gotten anything done all day because I can’t tear myself away.

[@Astro-bh7fv]

If you want another British comedian, Tim Vine is another hilarious man, although his style of act is very different, it's completely clean, so you can watch it with anyone

[@user-sy6fj2bm1z]

@@Astro-bh7fvor peter Kay.

[@cherbrowne1637]

I've just been in hysterics until my face hurt and I still can't stop chuckling! Brilliant 👏😂

[@anthonyglee1710]

Oh god, my mother broke her arm this week. All she’s going on about is “can’t believe this has happened, how am I gonna organise Christmas, I’ve got so much to do”. I offer to help - she looks at me like I’m mad with distain, along the lines of “you can’t wrap properly or cook all the food like I do” 😳

[@alexandracanareica7269]

I know what you're going through... just do your best and don't expect any praise. Your mom will be grateful even if she won't show it. Merry Christmas! Stay safe!

[@jampubs1]

For your mother: It will all happen, Mum. It may not be exactly the way you’ve always done it, but it will happen. Sit back, enjoy, and praise lavishly! Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 oh my goodness 😂 Gosh I hope she’s ok, she must be really upset

[@anthonyglee1710]

@@sunitafisher4758 Thanks Sunita! The UK government have imposed a total lockdown from tomorrow in London and south east England, until into the New Year. So it’s Home Alone Christmas 2020! Microwave Christmas dinner this year!

[@carolineptenchick]

@@anthonyglee1710 would still be nice if you made something yourself...maybe dessert?... there are plenty of easy recipes on youtube. your mum will be happy :) have a lovely christmas and hope your mum gets well soon :)

[@sandrajohnston1785]

This is EXACTLY what I needed after the past few days of further doom and gloom! Crying laughing! MIchael and Peter Kay are the best at taking everyday life and making it hysterical! Best medicine!

[@cijmo]

One year when we pulled crackers, my cousin didn't get a prize. We were passing around the food and there was a tomato in the middle of the potato salad. It was odd to have a tomato in a potato salad at all and usually potato salad is the only salad at a Christmas table that I can eat because I'm allergic to tomato. Anyway, someone took the tomato for their plate and went to cut it. It was a little plastic yoyo that had flown out of Cam's cracker and landed square in the middle of the potato salad.

[@MAKthe11]

Are you 8?

[@imi_nisbet439]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

[@chesterlester5770]

@@MAKthe11 no, cockney

[@pkk639]

🤣🤣🤣 That really made me laugh!! Great xmas story xxx

[@pixibelle3282]

lol that is funny

[@bettycogswell9851]

I love Michael. Laughter is the best medicine.

[@Chrisdead27]

Micheal Mcintyre is amazingly funny loves the way he describes Christmas

[@edwinanixon5726]

He tells it like it is. and even though i am in the US we all have similar Christmas habits, like brussel sprouts, turkey, gravy with the potatoes, etc.. and the missing old scissors. then i buy a NEW pair and find the old, lol EVERYONE HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU HAPPY AND HEALTHY. God Bless!!

[@lynmatthews8252]

It would be much better don’t you think, if the lord blessed abused animals and children that suffer horrendous atrocities?

[@janelawson4394]

Love this man. Merry Christmas every one

[@judyfrancis4515]

@@lynmatthews8252 Perhaps the Lord has enough blessings for all?

[@lynmatthews8252]

@@judyfrancis4515 Obviously not! Battered, beaten and starving. Don’t you see these terrible things?

[@sleepysera]

@@judyfrancis4515 Looking at the state the world is in, it looks more like either thy Lord doesn't exist or at least doesn't give a fuck. And don't come at me with some silly claims of how suffering is a trial we have to overcome or whatever bs that tries to justify it, because tell that to innocent babies starving to death or animals getting slaughtered and dying out. They have no way to deal with any of the shit the world throws at them, so what, they are just tools in HIS big plan to test the rest of humanity? Just torture and kill a few million innocents each year to test the others? Heck, that's even worse than not giving a damn.

[@linjubar]

This had me laughing out loud. It’s a nice change from all that’s going on in 2020. Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@necymamaril3735]

It’s Christmas! The pressures, excitement and the FUN are all part of it and you make Christmas so joyful and FUNNY!

[@dianetrenam5629]

OMG, my sides hurt from laughing. The funniest comedian I have ever seen. He puts his whole face & body into his act. Wonderful. Love you MM, Diane from California, USA

[@sarahsalsa2461]

Cellotape and scissors are the curse of Christmas. 😂 "Find your way in dickhead" 😂 The way the new scissors taunt you like that, he's so spot on.

[@Kat-mu8wq]

Jokes on you scissors, I have a chainsaw. 😂😂 (Work on a farm)

[@sarahsalsa2461]

@@Kat-mu8wq hahah I love it 😂

[@laurarobertson2825]

Hands down the best comedian

[@peterfowler7223]

I love him and Peter kay

[@dulcehajjar5826]

INDEED , THE BEST 😂🤣👏

[@gaminglindis66]

Love him ~ never fail to make me laugh 😂

[@beverleyshevals2749]

This man is hilarious, such a funny man makes me laugh well done Michael xxx

[@lizbrewer1151]

A must watch. He always hits the funniest truths!!

[@chesterlester5770]

I like how he’s like that random guys dad at a party making everyone laugh at 1am drunk 😆

[@StupiderWithAB]

This is so stupid. But not even close to how stupid my videos can be. 🤔

[@04hansfordsam]

@@StupiderWithAB Are you advertising yourself with this comment? How stupid. Your videos MUST be stupid! ;)

[@sophiasshook416]

I don't know why this is so right but it is

[@Helenahandbasket1971]

OMG, that is a perfect analogy! My brother is that uncle was that Dad, so I know that Dad! Love it!

[@MsDrientje]

@@04hansfordsam I am not even motivated in the slightest to check him out now.

[@tjlove5471]

Lol I thought I was the only person who thought like that on Christmas Day 😂😂😂

[@chocoplantss320]

The bit about scissors is so TRUE! 🤣✂️

[@jemmaj2919]

😆😆😆 genius, the plastic packaging covering the scissors

[@sandradring6265]

This man is pure brilliance..love him, so very funny! 😁👍

[@b.goodfellow465]

The theatre is packed, a sign of an excellent comedian! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Ariadne76-k3d]

And Charles and Camilla were there!

[@PH_1964]

He's incredible live 😂❤

[@maheensiddiqui399]

Michael is absolutely incredible!

[@vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293]

I remember as a little kid my Mum showing me how to curl ribbon and saying “Well done, you can curl all the ribbons (for the amount of presents we had). About an hour later I came downstairs and proudly handed her three reels worth of ribbon in one giant curly heap. I had indeed curled ALL of the ribbons.

[@colleeneldracher5658]

😂😂😂

[@missscribble]

Have you ever been able to curl a ribbon since? Or did you use up all your curling power in that one day?

[@judithricca6915]

Thanks Michael for the laughs. I am watching this Christmas evening here in NYC 🗽

[@TheCaulfield1]

I love his scissors impression! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jessieelliott3157]

If I ever need to impersonate scissors I'm going to use it.

[@corinneanderson1273]

I truly enjoy every performance. Happy holidays.

[@dulcehajjar5826]

Me Too! Happy Holidays 🙏

[@froggieredcliffe8097]

This is the FIRST time that i have seen Michael. He is so funny and soooooooooooo spot on. Sissors & Cellotape.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Absolutely brilliant! Well done sir!

[@Ria133]

I’m laughing so hard I’m weak! The best about Michael McIntyre is that we can all relate to what he’s saying. So so funny! My favourite comedian!

[@natashajaynedevereaux6322]

Honestly think Michael McIntyre is my new favourite comedian 😂

[@donnakerr4997]

Somewhere,someone in this whole world is able to relate to at least one of his stories. That is his genius.

[@nicolaablett7790]

he observes such mundane things and makes it so funny] i even checked where my scissors and stiky tape were in situ

[@jessieelliott3157]

Haha So did I. They were there.

[@hilaryjohns4049]

@@jessieelliott3157 The best way to find something you have mislaid is to go and buy a new one. I now have three staplers which I rarely use.

[@debbieparenti3998]

So funny! I was looking for my scissors today and they were not in the scissor drawer. I yelled, ""who took my scissors?" 10 minutes later, I found them. Yes, someone moved them.

[@sarcasmo57]

I love the "My road, on Christmas" bit.

[@slsamg8223]

Thanks for making my day Ichel Ackinkakker (you know what I talk about if you saw Michael at the dentist 😉)

[@gardenjoy5223]

Yes! I love all his work, but the visit at the dentist was of the utmost level. Can watch it over and over again and still laugh out loud each time again.

[@slsamg8223]

@@gardenjoy5223 same

[@sarahsalsa2461]

That's one of his funniest segments, in my opinion.

[@alisonmartin6482]

sls amg whenever I see him I say Ichel Ackinkakker to myself 😂😂

[@susie9893]

I'd actually forgotten that until you mentioned and then I instantly remembered crying with laughter!

[@suzanwahome7673]

I haven't laughed this hard all year!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ajlush4734]

Love this Michael! Thank YOUUUU x

[@cheryltheunissen3140]

Michael is a tonic for the system. Brings a smile, regardless.

[@TheFMHatter1986]

I always watch this every Christmas makes me cry laughing 😂😂😂

[@kiwi_kini]

I’m so happy that it’s Christmas so comedy is evolving

[@missscribble]

Imagine how hard it is being a comedian, having to find something funny enough and relatable enough to make a room full of disparate strangers laugh together - and you have to do that over and over again. And there's Michael McIntyre talking about how you can never find the scissors so you buy new scissors but you can't get to your new scissors without scissors. He's so brilliant he makes it look effortless. It must be infuriating.

[@christinelumley5775]

Its called observational humour

[@billperron2]

Funny. Like this one. hahahaha kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4u5qpatgpeajbc

[@aprilapril2]

Have you read his book? He had a pretty tough and determined climb to fame

[@missscribble]

@@aprilapril2 I didn't know he'd written one, so I'm adding that to my reading list. 👍

[@aprilapril2]

@@missscribble the story of his fathers passing isn’t true…but only because he wasn’t told the truth at the time

[@charlotte-xq7sl]

Merry Christmas. I'm finally early to these videos

[@StupiderWithAB]

Just ignore me because i am here promoting my stupid comedy channel.

[@peblzxd955]

Same dude

[@suiblade.]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@CeruleanMoon]

I can rewatch his acts and still laugh my ass off! Love him!

[@SuperVstech]

When I bought my house, I rewired the living room so the wall socket by the picture window was switched so my tree could stay plugged in, and I could turn off the tree.

[@lynettedaniels2771]

Your the best michael. I love each of your shows.

[@heyitsezzie]

The scissors to open scissors is forever a battle 😂😂

[@forthelove77]

When me and my family were watching this on TV as so as he started talking about 'gliders' my family gave me a that's you look.

[@jc9552]

I can relate to so many things he mentioned. I am not sure if that's a good or bad thing. 😯😂

[@BarterTom]

Why would it be a bad thing?

[@tomnew7922]

I mean that’s kind of the point.

[@marlene-rr2ih]

Michael McIntyre is AWESOME!!

[@alexanderson5749]

I am a semi glider I can do it fine for 1 or 2 then all of a sudden all goes wrong 😂😂

[@veroshaabeygoonewardena9839]

Same here lol 🎄

[@cyndianderson7056]

That's me. I get lucky now and again, then it's back to hacking away. 😂😂

[@jieaton5714]

I love Michael's sensitive humor he called you know you can't sleep makes me laugh until I cry. Absolutely brilliant.

[@chickenbalti3017]

He even got Prince Charles laughing lol

[@danzel8604]

At last!! Something too make us Laugh 😆😆 Michael McIntyre u make everyday life so funny and very real love it..👍😁😆🤣🤣

[@julietteashmore4831]

‘You never lift a finger’ ‘helooo Christmas’ 👌🤣🤣🤣

[@MC-in8mc]

I can't remember laughing so much for a long time. The tears running down face, trouble catching my breath and falling off the seat. Especially 'Granny being being propelled along by her farts" Hahaha hihihihi lololol😁😂 lol.😆

[@miachambers830]

OMG ..I’m home sick… but laughing so hard, I’m coughing up a lung..!! LOL

[@truecrime8352]

The glider trick, cut slightly then glide up, if it feels a little bit stuck then close the scissors a bit and the ribbon trick is just a secret 😌✨

[@lynndodson248]

Let you in on a secret, your tin opener will open the scissors packet 🤣

[@sarahsalsa2461]

I will keep this in mind for future, thank you 😊

[@jessfry4285]

What will open the tin opener packet 😂

[@lynndodson248]

@@jessfry4285 just buy decent scissors lol

[@jamesthecat]

You'd be great on Taskmaster!

[@sarahsalsa2461]

@@jessfry4285 touchè 😂

[@jamesthecat]

Lovely compilation, thank you, and Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@bethdavis1812]

And yet you're here........😂

[@catshez]

Oh Michael, I never get bored of watching you 😂 I am one of the unfortunate people born after Christmas (not the unfortunate ones born before, or on the 25th admittedly, but I always send them a birthday message).. but Michael explains it perfectly.. those 6 days where everyone is wondering what day it is ?! Don't I know it 😏🤣 Tell you what day it is, my birthday ! The same day many people start work again, and the bins get collected usually LOL.. I don't do anything for my birthday with anyone, just spend it alone , which suits me ! On a side note, I got a set of 3 tiny screwdrivers from a cracker back in 1994, and when I discovered they were the right size for my flute screws, I kept them, and still have 2 of them to this day ! Wish I still had those mini playing cards though 🤔😄

[@gardenersdelight7479]

Happy Birthday for when it arrives 🎉🎉🎉

[@missscribble]

Happy birthday for 2022!

[@catshez]

@@gardenersdelight7479 Well, thank you very much! 😃

[@catshez]

@@missscribble Thank you ! (I did not comment on here for birthday messages 🤪😂) But anyway, many thanks 🌈✨

[@lisahenry20]

I didn't understand your message at first, because I thought by 'after Christmas' you meant the first couple of months of the new year. So I also accidentally overlooked your birthday, sorry! And happy birthday to make up for it

[@Alexperrin98]

Thought I watch this again it’s getting close to Christmas so why not 😂

[@annieedwards5990]

Absolutely love Michael McIntyre! Really hope he tours again soon and perhaps comes to Swansea's new arena! :D Been trying to settle my baby and tried all the usual techniques but nothing worked until showing him this sketch and it's soothed him to sleep :') so thank you for not only making me laugh my head off but for helping my little boy nod off. :D

[@janlexserrano1616]

"that's my road! On Christmas day!" killed me

[@voupy_yt]

He is just the best! So funny.

[@margareth1504]

This is so good I watched it twice, once and then again straight afterwards. I love it.

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

4X-still laughing. Love this guy!

[@CardsbyMaaike]

nevermind Christmas, this just made my birthday a little funnier, thank you

[@dianedenham5259]

🎂🎉

[@lisabarnetson1362]

Happy Birthday!

[@avaius]

Happy birthday :D

[@jamievee8375]

Well in that case happy birthday! 🎉

[@aisling_90]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@tonykeilar7809]

MM, finally a comedian who doesn't beat up those in the front row but has his own material.

[@a.w.3438]

I LOVE THIS GUY!

[@autumbreeze1129]

I'm a glider. And I'm not ashamed to boast about it 😁

[@sarahsalsa2461]

Ooh a fellow glider! 😎

[@eleanorgresty9042]

HOW DO YOU DO IT???

[@benjaminbennett990]

Im on ond off, weirdly one year i can do it, the next I can't then I can again the year after.

[@budd2nd]

@@benjaminbennett990 I Figured it out a couple of years ago, you start cutting until you find a particularly sharp section of the blades that cuts really cleanly. You stop there and use that bit of the scissors to glide. The scissors blades need to be as sharp as possible to glide beautifully.

[@hegamona2864]

I am a glider to. And i can do the ribbon thing. since i was a little child...its not that hard

[@josephinesmiles]

I absolutely adore Michael McIntyre! In his video, he talks about how Christians eat a lot on holidays, while other religions starve themselves. He asked where it is in the Bible that it said people should eat until they couldn't eat anymore. Not knowing whether it's a joke and he really wants an answer or not, I'm going to give him one. There are many feasts mentioned in the Bible. Whenever they had a reason to celebrate, they had a feast.

[@louiseerbslisbjerg7854]

This is the first first time I've been called gifted and speciel - just glide and curl, Baby! 😂

[@frightbat208]

The scissors and tape thing is too real!!

[@bisma16]

*grandma being propelled.* I LOST IT THERE. 😂😂😂😂

[@ViktorijaBastete]

Hahahahaha I literally drinking hot Christmas wine right now while watching😂

[@goaway2803]

So scary that it's so relatable even in other countries XD Thank you for another classic vid and take care of yourselves please, Mate

[@ProudJewishQueen1979]

I love this guy!

[@johnmccann5104]

Hes funny without swearing....unusual for a comedian in 2020

[@bittelindstrom3573]

My absolute favourite comedian

[@jenjenwaterhouse3635]

Merry Christmas everyone xx

[@sarahsalsa2461]

Merry Christmas! ✨

[@susanhilton3436]

Merry Christmas and hopefully a better Newyear

[@dulcehajjar5826]

TO YOU TOO ! BLESSINGS 🙏

[@AlexandriaSWest]

I'm a Glider and a Ribbon Curler. Since this is a skill passed down through my maternal lineage maybe it is genetic. 😂

[@janedoe4040]

I think i got that from my Grammy(mom's mom)and i used to see her curl the ribbon and i was like"woman how the heck you doin that?!"but now I'm like......"shh shh shh shh shh huh?oh ya I'm just curling my ribbons over hear...while perfectly gliding"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Meg_intheclouds]

My mum and sister can but I can’t 😂- my sister got my mums attention to detail. I got by dads scattered brainness

[@jillmartin8255]

Me too, maybe we are related lol

[@tillyjones2309]

Would you mind wrapping my Christmas presents for me ? 🎁

[@spfisterer3651]

thank you, thank you, thank you for this video....

[@joannesmith3991]

i watch this video every xmas , love it soooooo funny and we can all relate to it

[@beverleyshevals2749]

Michael Mckintyre is hilarious so so funny xxx

[@catstreat9434]

Brussels sprouts are AMAZING when cooked properly. You must pan roast them with bacon bits and butter!

[@jennyanydots7582]

Cat Streat I’m coming to your house!

[@cindysuter8600]

and balsamico...and a bit of garlic

[@alphachaoszines]

I refuse to believe in this magic

[@jennyanydots7582]

Cindy Suter I’ll be at yours on Boxing Day.....

[@starfish3326]

Cut a x in the bottom of each sprouts, they won't turn bitter then.

[@EnriqueRamirez-jx3wu]

“You don’t know who you are, what you are doing and what day it is” Sounds a lot like 2020, thanks to Covid those 6 days turned to 6 months.

[@caaron1428]

6 months？How about nearly 2 years

[@dawnzimmermann2958]

When my kids were small, I used to prestick the scissors and sellotape to a spot on the kitchen wall 😆

[@sallymccornack122]

I was laughing until I cried, just picturing my sister as she walks down the hallway farting. I can’t stop laughing.😂

[@Leoviliti1]

I adore brussel sprouts! 🤪 It must be similar to the Marmite love or hate situation ! I must admit I didn't like them as a kid..but our taste buds change as we acquire the taste for many foods we didn't like when growing up . But many times the newly adults won't bother attempting to see if they now like something. ..Instead they go by the memory of the foods tasting horrible when young and stay adamant that they remain awful .. 😁

[@twosongs7396]

You’re brilliant, Michael and I must be very original to say something like this as though you’d never heard it before, as men do, when they tell a beautiful woman how beautiful she is, I realize. Still... Add me to the list of people who believe you are. Blessings to you and yours. I wish you much success in every area of your life which matters to you. God bless❤️

[@BC-bt7hu]

In my family it's the opposite. My dad is the "OMG ,so many things to do" and my mom is the "Here we go again!" lol