Opinions - Graham Chapman

Opinions - Graham Chapman
Now also with Spanish subtitles thanks to Valentina! Ahora con subtitulos en espanol gracias a Valentina!
Italian subtitles by Francesca! Sottitoli italiano di Francesca!

[@redpiper9836]

He was an intelligent, eccentric and lovable guy. May he haunt the Pythons forever

[@KosTis]

Preferably the world

[@leeflea2874]

This is silly! Stop it

[@qrco163]

@@leeflea2874 too silly, it started fine but now it is silly, go on

[@KennithJay]

@@qrco163ok it’s silly again I will not be part of this

[@BoozeyBit]

This should be played in schools

[@Martsapso21]

This should be played by parents at home. Schools (at least where I live) are just trying to make children the neighbors that Graham is talking about.

[@katerickard2804]

Vodka is still legal

[@katerickard2804]

No we need to shake baby's and clockwork Orange the langolies on the kids🧨

[@shinmoda]

I was just thinking that.

[@MrUndersolo]

They barely allow play in school. Thinking has no place in educational institutions.

[@SpaceCattttt]

He looks and sounds as funny as ever, but this is a VERY serious video.

[@ghendar]

He probably didn't want this guy to show up. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Colonel_(Monty_Python) ;)

[@julichio6241]

As most of all the monthy phyton material, that's what satyr is about :)

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@julichio6241 I don't know if "most" of their material had a serious undertone, though? They addressed political and social issues, true, but just as often, they were just being very very silly.

[@Brinta3]

@@SpaceCattttt I agree. Most of the time they were just being silly. Some sketches could be viewed as satire, but I consider satire to be about current events, for example making fun of a sitting queen or president, while Monty Python’s humor was more timeless. I remember a sketch where a woman is receiving a gasstove or oven at home, but the paperwork is incorrect and it becomes a whole bureaucratic problem and in the end there’s a long line of gasstove mechanics/salesmen/installers lining up in the street. That’s not satire; it’s a comment on bureaucracy and ineffecient businesses of all times. “Satire: the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.”

[@JojoMonReturns91]

This comment is true since that was the episode Face the Press aka Season 2 Episode 1 of Monty Python's Flying Circus. It also had Dinsdale and Spiny Norman. DINSDALE!

[@dgbennet]

I'v suddenly realised he is the messiah after all!

[@andreaswinter]

He's a very naughty boy!

[@antonshkrunin5482]

Uh, about eleven.

[@fuzzballzz36]

A prophet at the very least!

[@MrJj726]

Sure he is! I should know, I've followed a few!

[@seatspud]

We'll only know for sure should we see him come back again, before the other guy.

[@aggyzander]

He knew this in 1984 and in 2020 we still can’t wrap our heads around the idea of being true to ourselves.

[@mikitz]

Bearing in mind we now actually have three times as many people on this planet as compared to the date of this broadcast and the world was already basically overcrowded (at least in specific areas of the world).

[@datadavis]

The problem is only the dumbest have children, and in really backwards places parents are relatives. The worlds population is getting larger and dumber in an alarming rate. 90% needs to go as they are useless eaters, breeders and breathers.

[@gaskellr44]

@@mikitz Don't think it's twice as many yet as he said 4.5 Bil and we are between 6 and 7 I think.

[@ollerich32]

​@@gaskellr44it's already 8 billion, since November 2022 ..

[@00bikeboy]

? This was the most articulate, positive, rational, hopeful, and entertaining opinion piece I've heard in decades. And considering this was done in 1984, remarkably prescient. So, what does that say about you lastwordfigher?

[@nl4537]

One of the greatest speeches ever given by any human being on record! Truly. Thank you Graham Chapman. Now I just need to memorise this, so that i can impress people and make my neighbours think I’m actually smart.

[@ChakaWhatTheDovahkiin]

He had such a great voice.

[@AlbertAlbertB.]

The most subtle of insults.

[@megaswami]

As if I weren't already in love with Graham. What a man. He is engraved in my heart. Talking about the enforcement of gender identity in 1984???

[@MikehMike01]

communist ideals are much older than 1984

[@SiriusMined]

1982!

[@farche2]

as we've learned since, that "enforcement" was/is a good thing generally

[@wilmdanby3232]

@@farche2 explain?

[@audiopainter68]

@@farche2 source?

[@1989Goodspeed]

The more I listen the more I think Graham was “A man before his time”… Seems more relevant today then ever.

[@andreaswinter]

13:05 "Yes, millions of people CAN be wrong, ..."

[@Joe1935429]

ARE

[@johnnydtractive]

This is incredible. It takes courage to create & perform something like this. Courage to defy "what will the neighbours think". I fear it will never feel dated & irrelevant, but I'm sure Chapman would be happy if it did.

[@richardglueck7080]

I met him once after a lecture. He was introspective, brilliant, and a wonderful conversationalist. God rest you, Graham. We love you.

[@Cosmicblast77]

Chapman had a natural look of royalty about him.. He actually looked kingly. Perfect for his roles.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

He was unique.Fascinating.Brilliant.Very funny.Extremely interesting.And charismatic.Rest in peace,you weird individual.You will be missed..

[@Realbillball]

Python was about absurdity, but the finest maker of it within the group is not longer among us. Python without Graham is never really Python.

[@rgaleny]

This is important to listen to. Zappa said, "The most important thing in the world is mental health." This is a help !

[@kenmccready2870]

Graham was ahead of his time he was so tuned in it was scary ,,his background,orientation,nd experiance gave us a unique enquiring comedy genius.

[@titteryenot1136]

Ahead of his time?for being gay?

[@kenmccready2870]

@@titteryenot1136 regarding my point on his orientation ,i'm complimenting him for the wonderful unique comic view he had which i believe came from that element of his character amongst other things ......nothing to do with ahead regarding being gay ....

[@jackhughman3675]

"When I was young, religion was essentially at its end. People who spoke of religion were just idiots. It seemed unthinkable that there could ever be any revival of religion as a central force in world politics. Religion was uncool. Unfortunately, while we were busy being cool, the uncool people took over the world." Salman Rushdie

[@mothratemporalradio517]

Interesting quote. Cheers!

[@averat84]

| _Yeah, well, that’s just like, your_ [Salman Rushdie's] _opinion, man._ *-The Dude* (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pojHlWmVj92LbsU)

[@MikehMike01]

why do I care what mr. fish thinks

[@draconusfrigidus]

I honestly don't know if this is meant to be a parody or serious, and perhaps the brilliant thing about it is that doesn't matter. Either way it's still alarmingly relevant and applause worthy!

[@Joe1935429]

Did we not all have a teacher, formal not, that made us think and put a smile on our face ar the same time?

[@davidserlin8097]

It’s both at the same time. Which is the key to so much of what made the Pythons so brilliant

[@MatthewBaileyBeAfraid]

Do you not know anything about the Pythons, and Chapman, specifically???

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

Edutainment.

[@andrewmurray409]

"You can be serious without being solemn" - John Cleese

[@johnpliskin8759]

my word we lost an amazing person when chapman left us

[@robynn144]

A true testament to Graham Chapman's insight and intelligence. John Cleese said about Chapman that he (Chapman) reminded him of a perfect "machine" of a person. He just needed "a few ajustments", and he would have been one of the greatest minds and people in modern time. Cleese also praises Chapman as "the best potenital actor [of the Monty Pythons]..." That is true reason that Chapman was chossen, by the group, to play the lead character in both "The Quest for the Holy Grail" and "Life of Brian". I.e. in the roles as "King Arthur" and "Brian" these movies. In 1988 Chapman passed away because of cancer at the age of 48. What a loss. I am sure he had had a lot more to share. Like THIS mix of comedy and wisdom. Does anyone know when this was made? Which year?

[@boychildnew1]

Agreed! Im guessing it 84 or 85. He mention's Boy George, who became famous in 82/83 (oh i just noticed it says the year at the end in Roman numerals - yes its 1984)

[@ameliaottenwalder2343]

@@boychildnew1 he died in '89

[@davidserlin8097]

In the final credits it says 1984. Even without the credits, the Boy George reference kind of gives it away.

[@elise205]

Given the kind of person Cleese is these days, I dread to think what sort of "adjustments" he believed Chapman should have.

[@nonosays]

Graham Chapman was a commando of comedy. Still miss him!

[@sidneywarrick6192]

My absolute most favourite video on the internet, ever.

[@sharnjitsharonlalli212]

RIP brilliant beautiful sweet Graham Chapman forever loved and forever remembered eternally 🙏🙏💗💗🙏🙏💗💗

[@michaelkelly3704]

i am generally wary of lectures but this was quite refreshing. I wasn't aware of it so thanks for posting it. Chapman wore a pipe well, but I wish he had never smoked it. He might still be here with us.

[@Ratelzwatel]

In other words: "We're all individuals!" :)

[@iamjustsomeguy3026]

Im not...

[@leefraser6978]

Shhh

[@Ratelzwatel]

*Burma!*

[@yootoby]

Why did you say "Burma"?

[@Bellpipe41]

I panicked.

[@span1923]

my favourite python member, so talented, good-looking (yeah of course) and so different than any others. I am totally fall into his unique characteristics.

[@irEyERWO]

This video just made me love Graham Chapman more :)

[@julialinnea8592]

i think this just became my favourite video on yt

[@RyanCFoster]

+Julia Linnea Definitely in the top 10. R.I.P. Graham, my favorite Python.

[@julialinnea8592]

RyanCFoster He's one of my favourite persons ever :')

[@sharnjitsharonlalli212]

RIP Graham Chapman a brilliant man forever loved and remembered 🙏💗💗🙏

[@_letstartariot]

Education vs indoctrination. 100% correct

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

and here we are decades later as if nothing happened ... * sigh *

[@ewilloch]

How many of you revved back to check if you had actually overlooked the cardboard penguin? 😉 Seriously, an excellent speech by a brilliant man.

[@toopoable]

Most wonderful thing I've seen in ages.

[@Lyeekha]

Graham running at about 50 expressions a minute, heh. Thanks for sharing!

[@simonhargreaves5123]

I don't know where to begin... so far ahead of his time. I wish I would have seen this when I was younger! Would've saved me years of learning things the hard way.

[@stephenphilips8024]

Genius; an example of the genuine article.

[@ugluwuglu]

I'm past forty and this is almost as old as me. Yet this is the first time i'm seeing this. Shocking. Absolutely shocking.

[@claerwerk]

ugluwuglu why shocking?

[@richardspeziale]

deep! Chapman was a brilliant performer and writer. can't imagine anything like this airing on US television - then or now.

[@eijirokirishima372]

A man ahead of his time. This was amazing.

[@tarnopol]

The person who uploaded this should be elevated to the status of God of All the Gods yesterday. And then that person should be given a promotion. That's how great this is.

[@strongwilledwoman]

You know, listening to this, I am struck by what a brave and brilliant man, Graham truly was. What a great thing thst he had the strength to go against the tide of what was expected to be himself and more authentically and unapologetically so as time went on. Not only was he one of the best comedic actors of his time, he was also a great thinker and fierce advocate . Anyway, listening to this, I am actually quite pleased to be living a life which the neighbors might speak about in hushed tones.

[@jailforscammers]

25 years ago. Graham's sentiments are just as valid this very moment as they were then. I wish more people could watch this.

[@paenumbra]

35 and agree

[@zernebock73]

Love Graham, but am surprised that i had not encountered this before today. A brilliant mind articulate and engaging.

[@8Mev]

This video has so much to teach.

[@monikakavaliunaite8017]

I love this man! Ahead of his time. Can you believe they allowed him to film this in the 80s? Homophobia, gender roles, manipulation....

[@andressolo]

I have hardly ever heard someone talking so much just as I would (and do) in so many aspects. But I was born in 1978, which makes it an even more amazing event for me to watch this.

[@erosmangr74]

Brilliantly stated and very funny.

[@CarlosRodriguez-bk3jn]

He was simply a genius.

[@miskatonic3197]

I'm blown away. That was not what I was expecting. Amazingly modern and relevant

[@mrmatt2466]

Graham Chapman is honestly fantastic. (Personally quite relatable aswell)

[@Kitsua]

What an extraordinary performance.

[@2ndEndingVintage]

This is excellent. Graham had a lot of talent, his wit was absolutely cutting and his intelligence spot-on....it is too bad he could never quite find his post-Python niche. (No surprise I suppose that this appearance never got highly circulated/broadcast/publicized in its time, eh ?)

[@Yan_Alkovic]

My word why does this feel like one of my inner monologues?? Like, seriously. I didn't learn anything new but it was so wonderfully pleasant to see someone enunciate all of this stuff so eloquently and with such style as befitting of a Python. And as for the reason - it's cause shit was already that bad waaaaaaaaay before Graham and thousands of others had formulated these thoughts. Oh well....

[@Pereirovsky]

you're an absolute legend, wow, keep it up chad

[@Yan_Alkovic]

@@Pereirovsky Am I? Glad to hear it, but… how?

[@lisambofoh]

The guy at 9:44 and 23:29 is Graham's boyfriend, David Sherlock.

[@valeriaaroca9467]

lisambofoh are you sure? those people are not remotely similar to the actual David Sherlock, look him up

[@vinnyreed723]

I thought 23:29 was Michael Palin

[@alisak1701]

If it wasn't him he was still "guilty" (as seen in the credits)

[@potrixdanny]

well done god i love the internet for keeping things like this alive

[@lisambofoh]

The man who pops up now and again is Graham's boyfriend, David Sherlock. Glimpses of him are so rare!

[@tbr2109]

Reminder: Graham Chapman was a comedian. That should put the "elitist asshole" bit into some perspective. Anyway, I found this great fun to watch. Thanks for posting it.

[@mchlbk]

Best talk I've heard in decades.

[@mariaharmon1313]

This guy is my f**king IDOL!!!

[@alterdron]

Just the smartest things anyone ever said.

[@gabrielramiro1515]

ahead of his time

[@Amy-ky5wr]

This would sound current and forward-thinking even today. Many people are still sadly lagging behind when it comes to accepting reality and acting according to it.

[@bobbysands6923]

Brilliant..this should be everyone's commencement address.

[@MercuryLeo555]

Awwwwww Graham R.I.P

[@NewMessage]

10 pounds of truth in a 5 pound sack.. and all in one take!

[@Dr.Quarex]

I am absolutely transfixed by this monologue. So proud to come from a family that would have (mostly, other than the gender identity stuff sadly) agreed with this in 1984. It is hard being this ahead of your time. Rest in peace, Colonel.

[@MikehMike01]

Very few people agree with gender identity stuff because it’s bs But the rest of it is pretty spot on

[@LosBerkos]

You...come from a family who agrees that reproduction is wrong? K

[@davidanderson6055]

These people ended up being totally wrong. Overpopulation was always a myth.

[@alexmilledgeofficial9151]

BRILLANT! This has answered so many of the things I have suffered from my whole life, the burden of being unique and standing out from the crowd. This is incredible insight, and I will definitely show this video to my kid when he grows up and realizes these things. Graham Chapman is the man!

[@mozxz]

so, 9 years later, did you show this to your kid ???

[@nonoyobeezewax9527]

I've only got one thing to say....BRILLIANT!!!

[@bartcolen]

[Insert adjective that means the same as "brilliant" or "genius" that has not been totally overused and would not sound like all-out hyperbole here.]

[@jamies5621]

Instead of watching pointless movies in school teachers should show this to every student who wants to go anywhere in life. This generation would go so much farther if they would show this in schools

[@QuinnzeyQ89]

This is absolutely incredible. How did I not know this existed?? Graham Chapman was an amazingly clever, intelligent and insightful human being. Wish we had more people on this planet like he was!

[@kiethblack3870]

To me, my first 'impression' of Graham is(was) his voice. A very eloquent, authoritative, deep & respectable voice.........saying very silly & funny things! Ha ha! 🙂

[@doctorsocrates4413]

Wonderful speech...spoken like the true messiah...bwian that is called bwian...RIP graham.x

[@kablouserful]

beautifully written. and is this one take? incredible.

[@ElvarMasson]

I don't know if this was one take

[@kablouserful]

@@ElvarMasson I mean 24 mins of uncut acting.

[@ElvarMasson]

@@kablouserful Well, this video is 24 minutes & 06 seconds, so, yes, it's that amount of uncut acting time

[@gregoriomariano5070]

@@ElvarMasson Graham is jewish, his acting is certainly not uncut

[@fardaypu]

this is the sound of one hand clapping. still freshand real, thankyou so much.

[@robbiepeterh]

Thank god I didn’t get sucked into any of the traps in our society. I’m 35 now, I’ve travelled everywhere, explored everything, I have no children or wife, and no property to maintain, I have artistic talents, I’m completely free.

[@julichio6241]

He was great, was so genious and the acting so amazing. ❤️Rip

[@mozxz]

what's more amazing , really, is that, he did this in one take, didn't he ? I would like to see any modern actor do something like this, in one go

[@UtopianMagic1408]

This is still relevant

[@ozanareyiz7773]

Well, no.

[@hazelwalsh3269]

The very best Python!! The wackiest! And Funniest! Miss Him!!

[@jonathanvanderzeijden2399]

This guy is so wise if only everyone would see this and realize that the way we are going now is the wrong way

[@mjanderson4]

Graham was such a great satirist. Super smart man that was the first Python to leave us. Think for yourself and keep your individuality.

[@ZYISGIN]

Excellent speech. Thank you, Graham. You helped people to be more open minded and I can't thank you enough for that

[@elletuppen4844]

Pure genius. Topics as applicable today as back then when this may have been extra challenging to some….

[@lubbnetobb]

Never even knew this existed. That was pretty fucking great. Thanks for the upload mate.

[@billhillard]

I want to have Graham Chapman's kittens!

[@josephbelisle5792]

Why on earth isn't this on a 24/7/365 loop worldwide presentation. Graham Chapman was an incredible human being. Just like everyone else when they are thinking of the welfare of others. In a positive sense of course. I can't believe this is the first time I've seen thus beautiful piece of work.

[@Chuck0vision]

There was an audiobook of A LIAR'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY published just over 20 years ago. I bought it on cassette then....I had the feeling that it was an unfinished work....the audio version was published posthumously, and the audio was not exactly THX, but it was great to hear him speak in his own voice about his own life.

[@cosmicswan1922]

Did you know the remaining pythons released this on DVD complete with voice overs from the other python members and made into an animated film. It’s available on Amazon.

[@jameseldogger7410]

This is so brilliant and relevant that my brain hurts from watching it....twice. :-) RIP Graham~!

[@MarcBrewer]

Is it too late for a resurrection?

[@IamRobotMonkey]

That would make him a Messiah and I'm reliably informed he's not.

[@clearlake3492]

@@IamRobotMonkey Excellent post!

[@IamRobotMonkey]

@@clearlake3492 I'm here all week. Try the wolf nipple chips.

[@ryanashbaugh4974]

@@IamRobotMonkey he's not the messiah! He's a very naughty boy!!!

[@CainXVII]

Well, this was simply brilliant.

[@midwichyouthclub]

sheer brilliance!!!!!

[@Katianie9]

2:55 Its 2018 and hes 100% correct on his prediction.

[@wididididididi8693]

Graham, everything you say IS staggeringly important. I've always thought you were ahead of your time. Always. I can't imagine how many young gays would've been influenced by you and your openness at the time. Not just them, anyone wouldve been inspired by your mind. This talk is what we need. Words of freeness tied with humor over seriousness, which of course you are unmatched at. Come to think of it, you would've made a great president. Handsome ledgend ❤🖤

[@paul1964uk]

This is a gem. Thanks for sharing.

[@silnetofsn]

Brilliant! simply brilliant!

[@fuzzballzz36]

Brilliant man, and so funny. I absolutely love the section on artificially-imposed gender roles. We did away with this stupid bullshit in the '60s and the conservatives have brought it back!