QI | Sandi And Alan Get Too Close?

[@MarxistKnight]

Even after he said “no mum” I thought the guy was just being really quick and funny!

[@gabitamiravideos]

MarxistKnight Lucky you... To be honest, to my non British ears I am never sure when they are saying “mom” and when “ma’am” xD

[@tlf2818]

@@gabitamiravideos There is this. I wasn't sure wether he had said "mum" or "ma'am", especially after seeing this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJLLe4GeoJqckM0

[@cybergeek11235]

@@gabitamiravideos +1

[@brachiator1]

@Peter B Yep, Sandi was born in Denmark, but for much of her youth, grew up in New York City, which is why she had an American accent before she was sent to a British boarding school.

[@romulusnr]

Us Yanks can't tell the difference between English "mum" and "ma'am"

[@sfoster.23]

The depressing tone of “no mum” makes it 😂

[@Mochrie99]

That poor kid is so embarrassed, but what an adorable moment. Mum sitting on his lap, stroking his beard.

[@avidgamester7640]

Mochrie99 Kid? he looks about 30

[@iotaplays]

@@avidgamester7640 you'll always be your mother's kid

[@jenniferd37]

He was 23 or so at the time this was recorded.

[@ararune3734]

@@jenniferd37 It's worrying you know this

[@rickard7031]

Victoria's description of her husband sounds JUST like David Mitchell.

[@starlinguk]

Can't imagine why 🤔

[@josephkerrigan733]

@@Marie45610 r/woosh

[@Outside85]

Victoria spent 5 years pursuing David at parties and when she finally cornered him there was a priest, and he went "OH GOD... well I'll go through with it to make you stop." and that's how Ms and Mr Mitchell were married.

[@TheZapan99]

Very posh and repressed, according to WILTY compilations.

[@iago18958]

@@TheZapan99 or repressed and posh?

[@thinkaviation2231]

I adore Victoria’s genuine alarm at Sandi’s interaction with her son 😂

[@nunyanunya4147]

considering her husband a handshake is frisky. reading the same book as your partner is forplay!

[@Mochrie99]

What an adorable lad Sandi's son is. He looked so embarrassed to be there. I would looooove to have had Sandi as my mother, or at least a fun Auntie.

[@StormTrouper3]

She has been working on television all my life (43) and I have very good memories of her from my younger days. I would love to meet her one day.

[@NewMessage]

Phil sits, Victoria disappears.

[@TheZapan99]

That looked like a old chunky labrador sitting in a siamese cat basket.

[@D3w10n]

@@TheZapan99 what a beautiful metaphor :D

[@zbr76]

Good!

[@TheLemonCobweb]

@Wyrm Wolf How nice of you to say so...

[@FlatKitten]

Phil: if I fits, I sits

[@AlmostAnimixers]

Any sort of relationship stuff between Victoria and David is always funny, because they are so similar in so many ways, and yet so vastly different in so many other ways, and this highlights exactly that.

[@birkirorn9658]

"Let's do it now Phill" And that's the last anyone ever saw of Victoria

[@plantpotshoes2644]

She looked in pain when he got off hah

[@greyjackal]

Love the way that Victoria *completely* vanishes when Phill sits on her :D

[@fearlessfred67]

One of my favourite moments of Sandi as host! "No mum" ;) ;) Oh, and the comment from Sandi to Bridget about not wanting to get injured is probably because, if you search out the behind the scenes QI video, you'll see that Bridget cut her hand on the toilet flush before the start of the show :)

[@dw999]

Dear QI Admin: Perfectly chosen, given this new era of social distancing. Thank you very much. And, hoping that everyone in your sphere stays well.

[@JimC]

I was disappointed that Phil didn't say "Yes, mum" to Victoria.

[@wendydawson697]

JimFC Gregg comedy gold🤣

[@blessedbees4247]

I love Stephen Fry and have the utmost respect for him. He is brilliant, witty, and a great actor. I was terribly upset when I heard he was leaving QI. I thought that I would never watch QI again, that is until I found out Sandi was taking over. They could not have found a better replacement. Sandi is just superb ! Such an intelligent and funny woman.....well done QI !

[@bertiesaurus]

Does someone post this on literally ever video of sandi

[@seancooper4058]

@@bertiesaurus Well it's always the truth

[@a3aan__uit389]

@@bertiesaurus there is never enough Sandi appreciation

[@charliedobbie8916]

I went back and watched some of Sandi's appearances as a guest on QI - and it was immediately obvious why she took over from Steven. So sharp, so knowledgeable, a similar way of handling people. A wonderful foil for Steven then, and a wonderful successor now.

[@alisongardiner318]

I just love Sandi, she's so sharp and hilariously funny. Long may she reign as the Inquisitor General lol

[@pearkore6821]

Wait Sandi has kids? Edit: She has three! From her first marriage. I love them.

[@greyjackal]

Aye, IVF

[@nanomachinesson5951]

@@greyjackal Aye, VF

[@sakar181]

And she said in one episode, can't remember which, that she could tell them apart by smell.

[@libbyc4302]

I think she got back with the other mum of her kids and they’re currently still partners!! (I’m pretty sure)

[@ColeForged]

Libby C no she’s with her second wife still. They got their civil partnership turned into a marriage once it was legalized in the UK

[@christopherpatzke3090]

Theo is a cutie

[@Mochrie99]

He is adorable, and he seems just like mom.

[@Fithrealmhuntsman]

I think he should shave tho

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

@@Mochrie99 Agreed! He seems quite wonderfully like his mum.

[@joshrichardson5067]

Is Theo the one who Sandi mentioned about washing clothes coming back from University who asked what it said on the shirt to which he said he on the shirt it reads "Manchester United" ? 😂

[@decodolly1535]

Theo is Sandi's only son so I'm guessing yes it is.

[@vince1987]

And the son who just shouts for no reason lol

[@TheHylianBatman]

The fact that this is uploaded in the middle of an epidemic, during which social distancing has become very, very important, is ironic, I find.

[@UnkleRiceYo]

TheHylianBatman pandemic

[@TheHylianBatman]

@@UnkleRiceYo Thank you for correcting me, I really needed it.

[@billyeveryteen7328]

That's not ironic at all. At most, it's coincidental; most likely, it was intentionally topical.

[@gnack420]

It's not ironic it's deliberate.

[@YaNevrNo]

I thought that is why they posted it. 😂

[@paulkerrigan9857]

Sandi seems like such a laugh. She’s always cracking up. 😂

[@GuanoLad]

This what we need in the age of social distancing. A hark back to when we could stand closer than 6 feet from each other.

[@CloudsGirl7]

"Do you know why that might be uncomfortable?" In the case of, say, a *pandemic*? **KZbin klaxxon goes off**

[@raukuracave4714]

I love Phil Jupitus so much hes too funny all the time. Perfect timing always!

[@flavvsdasilver6442]

This was one of the greatest moments I've ever seen on this show 😂

[@Longshanks1690]

*Screams in Social Distancing guidelines.*

[@ValeriePallaoro]

How, the heck, did you get that channel name, I ask you?

[@richardcochrane1966]

"I've never met you before, have I?" "NO, MUM....!"

[@NekogamiKun127]

*You:* Social Distancing *Me, an Intellectual:* _P R O X E M I C S_

[@Mochrie99]

It's a great word, I like adding new words to my lexicon.

[@jonahs92]

I figured the guy was just being funny when he said "no, mom"! 😂😂

[@stone5against1]

"Don't go!" haha

[@sidd065]

0:07 everytime i see this clip i think of social distancing...

[@janetmcbride165]

How to make sure everyone else keeps an appropriate distance while you are out for a walk? Take your pet alligator with you.

[@Kindlegarten]

Theo is such a cutie 😍

[@OnlyNeedJuan]

Excellent topic for the current need of social distancing haha.

[@DrOmni]

Phil Jupitus is a god damn treasure

[@mikesmith-pj7xz]

Thrilled to have a new QI video amid the current awful.

[@matthewadamy]

“ Touchy-feely Shouty ragey”. 😂😂😂😂

[@misterhoeflak]

I adore the lovely Sandi

[@jacebeleren725]

that "no mum" is how everyone would react to their mother sitting on their lap and stroking their chin on tv

[@realspacemodels]

Any proximity to Phil Jupitus is the proper proximity.

[@greyjackal]

Unless he's driving.

[@jimimac168]

Sandi, you're a fucking legend! As much as I miss the outstandingly brilliant Mr Fry, she has proven to be a worthy successor

[@Scott-J]

1:53 The absolute joy on the face of the girl next to Theo...

[@davidabbett7011]

I simply LOVE this show.

[@Mikanojo]

i am loving the higher resolution! 🤍🧡🤎🖤

[@TallSilentGuy]

Well this certainly takes on a whole new dimension for April 2020.

[@elisabethmhawkins9025]

I love watching old clips :-)

[@dw999]

This one is pretty recent -- from Series P, in 2018.

[@bsjeffrey]

LBJ had another power move, where he would perform a #2 in the oval office bathroom with the door open while he was meeting with people.

[@Boyzby]

I've never heard about that, but if that's amazing if true. XD

[@GeorgeSmithCoD]

The other one was supposedly for him to get his cock out at the end of an argument and say "that's why"

[@CucumberpatchAddict]

he sounds like a right nutter

[@Ryan6.022]

@@CucumberpatchAddict absolutely

[@gabespiro8902]

Is that a power move or just early onset dementia?

[@t.c.thompson2359]

Never threaten a Jupitus with a good time.

[@NautilusGoose]

I love Sandi, she is a wonderful person.

[@Maniacal_Martin]

My favourite short videos to watch on the toilet. Ahah

[@kahnadah]

Sandi and Theo were too cute!

[@somegirl558]

I like how riding towards people on a chair became a Sandi-thing.

[@AdBlock-User]

Even after he said “no mum” I thought the boy was just being really quick and funny.

[@johndenverfan]

Sandi is Brilliant 😅

[@Spitfyre1011]

Phil's been waiting to do that for years.

[@TheZapan99]

She didn't have to ask twice, married or not!

[@insertname1014]

Mighty topical right now.

[@formulafish1536]

The guy next to Theo was so uncomfortable with what was going on, and avoided the camera at all costs 😂

[@azizuladnan2957]

I laugh due to wrong reason, cause I thought he said "No Ma'am". Since I got both influence from American English and British English, I can't actually diffrentiate some pronunciation... (I only realise it was "Mum" when she said "My son") Also, another comeback I can think of is "Not this side of you before, Mum."

[@katierandall9191]

People very rarely say ma'am. It's used for addressing senior officers, eg in the police force, or for talking to the Queen. We don't use it the way they do in America.

[@chunkylefunga]

Ma'am sounds like spam in English.

[@pistonar]

I'm not sure why research would have to be done to understand the 'zones'. We need to be able to process potential threats in various degrees of proximity. Having someone very close to you that you don't know or like is 'they're close enough to stab you without you being able to defend.' Anything else is 'how much time do I have to react to a threat?'. The more time, the better. Animals do this all the time. People whom you know and are close to can penetrate the 'zones' at will, once you trust them. That's why the term 'getting stabbed in the back' is nothing more than being attacked by someone you trusted, someone you let in that zone. Enemies don't 'stab you in the back', unless of course they're literally stabbing you in the back.

[@clown-eating-hippo]

That's a great theory. For it not to be mouth diarrhea, you'd have to provide some kind of evidence. Maybe make some testable predictions. You know, research.

[@pistonar]

@@clown-eating-hippo Maybe it is just 'mouth diarrhea.' Maybe it's observation and experience. I don't really need research to tell me someone is standing too close.

[@pistonar]

@@LughSummerson LOL. And what sort of research would reveal a likely culprit to watch out for?

[@OriginalPiMan]

@@pistonar This research is a matter of taking the obvious observation and quantifying it. It is obvious enough that people being close to one another can be uncomfortable, depending on the nature of the relationship. But research can tell us how close that typically is for different types of relationships and for different cultures, and that is quite interesting.

[@dw999]

@Pistonar: Because the notion of appropriate private/public space varies among cultures.

[@sequilla]

I think Victoria may have just gone out of shot at the end there.

[@tim.a.k.mertens]

when you hear social distance used out of corona context

[@Jivvi]

Chapter heading at 0:38 should be "proxemics", not "proximix".

[@shushmaisuria]

This was filmed during the 'Beast from the East" snow storm and Alan had a fantastic 'poo' story but the most pleasign part for me was when Sandi told me to 'Shut the fuck up!' :)

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

The closer distances are gonna change now.

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

Ever notice how animals are usualy weary until you touch them. After you pat them they stop worrying.

[@jeremyray77]

No love for us viewers in the U.S.A. Cannot buy the DVD's, cannot watch online. I need smart TV here in the states. Please help! Taskmaster puts episodes on YT, as does 8OO10C, and WILTY. I would LOVE to watch QI during the quarantine.

[@gwishart]

It's a rights issue - the images they use are only cleared for use in the UK.

[@varanchio]

I can't watch Taskmaster in my country 😭😭😭😭 only first two seasons, I don't get it

[@TheEacusM]

the AT Field

[@matthewposton3243]

Sandi using the term ‘social distance’ triggers a deep sadness within

[@sophiedash4026]

Geez, I thought we were watching a #metoo happening to that poor guy for a moment 😦😵😌😂

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

No. The distance between EVERYONE is two metres. Although we should all be staying at home.

[@IgnisPyro]

Very appropriate subject to adress in this day and age

[@ji9838]

Are you Swedish?

[@IgnisPyro]

@@ji9838 dutch, but close enough

[@ji9838]

@@IgnisPyro I thought address : English; adresse : French; adres : Dutch; adress : Swedish spelling. You fooled me 😉

[@IgnisPyro]

@@ji9838 i fooled you by not even trying, i feel like a king right now

[@ji9838]

@@IgnisPyro well whoever you are love and best wishes at this time from Madrid, hope your friends and family are well. Ik hou van de nederlands (or something along those lines)

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

This new era of social distancing is gonna throw that chart off a bit.

[@grahambretman4010]

Remember don't try this at home

[@NickyG-NZ]

I would imagine being raised by sandi would be a fantastic upbringing

[@oliverlane9716]

0:49 me going to the shops.... topical....

[@hangulhoney]

Is no one going to mention that Theo is sitting right next to Davey from Newsies?!?

[@williamjones7163]

No mum. In the US, we would say No Mom. I thought he said No Mam. The polite way of saying Who the frick are you.😊

[@bookwoman53]

My cousin’s husband’s grandmother was strange. When you went to her to say hello she would kiss you on the lips. I was a little kid and my mother told me that not to be rude to the old lady. I protested saying that it was creepy and that I didn’t know her at all. We went to Barbara and Joe’s every Christmas Eve so it was only once a year.

[@bluebottle9555]

i'm always so shocked when i remember sandi's son isn't a little child

[@MegaFortinbras]

The man who Lyndon Johnson was kissing is Sam Rayburn, then Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and a close political ally of LBJ.

[@erickoetje8195]

I miss fry 😍👍

[@WildwoodTV]

Plant!

[@-Untitled-]

This is too close to home for me. I literally (not metaphorically) freak out when someone I don't know touches me. Got arrested once because of it. Life, hu?

[@pontifexcellence6648]

Theo can get some.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I like Phil Jupitus more and more as time goes by.....

[@aubreyaub]

Had a customer, normal distance was about 5', any closer and he would start to back pedal. Bloody nice bloke 'n all, but kept his distance.

[@donna30044]

Sandi, I hate to be rude, but I had to shut you off at the 3:40 mark so that I could read the comments. Sorry.

[@eoghan.5003]

Nope, it starts at two metres away, closer is for enemies only

[@dorrolorro]

oh I thought he said "No, ma'm". I probably need to dial down on american tv

[@dalilam3994]

Last time I was this early Stephen Fry still hosted the show

[@popazz1]

Back in the 1960s a nun, the head teacher at my junior school, got in my personal space one time ..... I sunk my teeth into her thumb! Well, she shouldn't have been such a bully. She appeared at my mother's funeral in 1982, strange how she didn't invade my personal space that time.

[@mrgabest]

I thought he said, 'no, ma'am', and was very confused.

[@Graceymay74]

oddly, one side for me is twice as sensitive to humans than the other, the dominant (right-handed) side being the least sensitive.

[@obscuresource3606]

I thought it was just his accent, because aren’t there some British accents where “Ma’am” sounds like “Mum”.

[@jakeoliver9167]

Nope. Americans for sone reason can't hear the difference despite then having different sounds. Mum is the same as mud. That's what he said. Ma'am is Mahm. Like arm with a silent r. Or alm.

[@davidsmart8594]

Sandi's rather cuddly...

[@snapdragon606]

I think Sandi had a Wheely chair installed just for that

[@MitchCyan]

“I don’t even like this skin on my personal space”.

[@Paul-sj5db]

Why is it uncomfortable!? Because you should be social distancing! ;)

[@pearkore6821]

So that's what social distancing means

[@maluca1234]

Oh yesss... I sort of remember when touching was normal

[@Mohammed_Ali1]

Boris Johnson is quaking

[@markayers3339]

Phil Jupitus has transcended the comedic demands of QI. He doesn't need to try and be funny anymore. He simply is, without falter.