[ REACTION ] George Carlin vs Richard Pryor. Epic Rap Battles of History

[@TheNylter]

Carlin: Best use of curse words Pryor: Best example of an era Cosby: Razzie for worst person Joan Rivers: Best roasts Robin Williams: Lifetime achievement award for awesomeness

[@KnightsaysNi]

"Razzie for worst person," hahaha! XD

[@robwatkins3426]

TheNylter wouldn’t a Razzie for worst person mean they are the best? Since you win a Razzie if you fail in the category?

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

Bro, if you talk about proper "roasts", Don Rickles should have been here, he was like a less profane Rivers with the quickness of Williams

[@bubblesbubbleton2747]

👍 KZbin only let me put one like in, but this comment deserved a double tap.

[@infamouschild1907]

by the way, you say you think they did Robin Williams dirty and while the last line definitely alludes to what he did, I think it's more symbolic of setting himself free of pain. It also alludes to his character (Genie) setting himself free from the genie lamp in Alladin. I don't think it was meant to be malicious.

[@terencemcgeown2358]

Suicidemisnt setting yourself free. It's making those around you suffer. It's the most selfish act anyone can ever do. I had a good friend and a cousin committ suicide. I didn't attend either funeral, nor will I ever attend any other suicide funerals, even if it's a parent or one of my own children..

[@FilthAndRuin]

It definitely wasn't malicious. EpicLloyd realized studying for the rap that a lot of his comedy styling came from Robin (if you watch the behind the scenes), so it's especially from a place of love.

[@AwesomeMcCoolname1]

@@terencemcgeown2358 That's really hard-hearted considering that suicide victims just want the pain to stop. Also, I feel the need to point out that there are lots of things more selfish than suicide. Robbery, murder and sexual assault are just three examples of more selfish acts.

[@Kampsycho]

@@AwesomeMcCoolname1 I think ppl say Suicide is more Selfish because, If you Kill somebody, you took them from their loved ones, if you steal something you took something from somebody, assault is just bad and causes trauma and you steal their trust from you and everybody else. But Suicide...? You take yourself away from your own Loved ones, nobody else but you did the act and there was no room to help you nor anybody else to blame or call guilty. and it could just lead to one of the people affected by this taking their own life right after or dying due to depression. Just recently 2 elderly couples got robbed and suffered from trauma from it, the Man died shortly from the anxiety and fear, and the wife followed right after :[ Basically no matter the pain you have, Once you end it yourself, it doesn't end there it will spread to your own loved ones... So it's selfish, Any Killer can Kill somebody, go to Jail, learn from their mistake and find their way back into society through prayer and guidance, But Suicide there isn't any room for the victim or their loved ones, So it;s just a selfless act, ending it all knowing full well it will affect others who knew you, and anybody who may have caused it will just feel guilt even if it wasn't really their fault at all.

[@Panophobe]

@David Blanco - facts! ERB holds Robin Williams in high regard - even talked in the behind-the-scenes that he didn't realize how much his persona and comedy was inspired by Robin. I totally agree there was no ill-will or degradation intended in that line!

[@DankstaTV]

You missed the line at 7:42 about "plenty of bumps?" Every single person in this battle has used cocaine.

[@peggypenguin4268]

Good point!!!

[@atulya7845]

Underrated boi!!!!

[@disappointted]

That's just scary and cold

[@mihirhingorani6067]

Bill Cosby was convicted of drugging woman’s drinks

[@jarnodatema]

I thought it was a tumor joke

[@lurr1740]

Joan won the battle, but it was classy of them not to let anyone take a shot at Williams - was more of a nice tribute than anything. Cosby wrecking himself was great though xD

[@notbob555]

Joan was fire but she didn't beat Williams. He cleaned house.

[@Ecdemaniac]

notbob555 eh I saw Joan won she just massacred everyone

[@ShakaRadon]

Agreed. She just nuked everyone but Robin, and Robin's raps were mostly celebrating his admittedly illustrious career.

[@disappointted]

If Joan could've gone and roast Robin too it would be over for him but I have to give it to Joan

[@treyowen9213]

This was basically a comedy central roast of celebrities

[@timharris5393]

"Where did Cosby come from?" ---- that's what she said.

[@disappointted]

Thats just cold

[@alexgatz7667]

Oh no

[@dancingcarapace]

Ho GOD

[@AndriaaKaynee2x__]

I just choked 😭

[@MWhaleK]

Exactly!

[@lordforrest7686]

“Gotta set myself free.” I feel like someone just shoot me in the feels

[@Bloodragon03]

Didn't I just see you comment that exact same comment on Dwayne n Jazz video?

[@lordforrest7686]

Same context, different words.

[@Cheesepoop]

@@Bloodragon03 😂😂

[@terencemcgeown2358]

Gooooooooooood moooooorniiiing viiiiiiiiiiieeeeetnaaaaaaaam. I will forever remember that line from Robin Williams.

[@Soldiir]

The day the world got massively less funny

[@kennethbedwell5188]

Robin Williams came in for the win by destroying everyone else. But Damn, Joan was on Fire!

[@thatdude2285]

Nah, Pryor was on Fire

[@anonymousally9783]

And Joan of Arc was literally on fire.

[@EternalStorm796]

Eh. I think everyone is letting their love for Robin dictate things, making it pretty unfair. Joan crushed it imo. Robin did ok but he was lacking a bit compared to her with the exception of his references.

[@EternalStorm796]

@JediNxf7 Eh..not really.

[@acat7798]

JediNxf7 no

[@StarrandSky]

This is one of their battle royales! Watch the Alexander the Great vs. Ivan the Terrible!!

[@paulwagner688]

To do that one right you need to learn history though.

[@samfisher6606]

the directors are also excellent

[@psychoticducky4617]

I prefer Stalin vs Rasputin

[@thevisi0naryy]

LOOK ALIVE

[@LordDragon1965]

The directors thing was cool too...

[@teresemarinelli9421]

Joan Rivers was wicked with her comedy and well respected for decades. The Cosby bit was the best, like you said. Thanks!

[@elbruces]

Of all of them she was the only one who really did any roast comedy, so it makes sense that she threw the hardest shots.

[@howareyoumoreofaclownthanme]

I actually consider it one of the absolute best verses in ERB history because it not only went in real hard, I can see the real Joan saying every single part of it. From the roasting to the plastic references it was absolutely perfect.

[@LouieVultra]

Epic Lloyd with that Robin Williams impersonation was 🔥

[@burningstar1793]

His performance screams "I miss Robin". EpicLloyd was obviously paying homage to someone he deeply admired.

[@Axetwin]

Epic Lloyd usually kills it with his impressions.

[@LiveNiceness14]

Cody Fanning We all miss Robin man.

[@AlfredoPachecoJr]

Watch the behind the scenes. He had Robin's standup playing as he recorded just to make sure he gets it right.

[@Justanotherpot]

@@AlfredoPachecoJr it's gotta be difficult. When he auditioned for Mork they told all the participants to sit in a chair as strange as possible. He put his head on the seat & sat upside down. He was hired on the spot, the auditioners saying "He was the only alien to audition."

[@blackxican1995]

You gotta watch Zeus vs Thor. One of the most savage erb fights.

[@intent4044]

Yea

[@dannykey3741]

It's also the only one done in LEGO.

[@kaigillam]

I think that's their best battle of all.

[@alexanderarmageddon1467]

That one was fuckin VICIOUS

[@knightlypoleaxe2501]

"I will drop you like Greece's G D P!"

[@DarkAngel40]

The second Robin Williams came in, this battle was his.

[@salinemariedillonnelson9470]

100% agree

[@PhoenixReign-u5j]

i agree though I do not think he did a good job playing Robin.... though who really can... Robin Williams will never be matched

[@MrMurdock86]

This

[@JnEricsonx]

@@PhoenixReign-u5j Look up Jamie Costa, its incredible.

[@corylyonsmusic]

I think the "set myself free" line was referring to the fact that Aladdin gave Genie his last wish to set himself free.

[@JereJK]

It had a double meaning

[@peterbanderas8184]

It's also a line from the song "genie in a bottle". I heard that damn song so many times when it was popular,, it was like a Nam flashback...

[@c1assifiedinfo472]

@@JereJK Doubt it.

[@JereJK]

@@c1assifiedinfo472 I can't sense sarcasm over the internet

[@c1assifiedinfo472]

@@JereJK Sounds like a you problem to be honest.

[@butthissureisfun5619]

As soon as Cosby showed signs of being drugged, he stood up and I could see the word “karma” on his shirt. That was a perfect choice of clothing.

[@gaywerewolf1294]

Tbh the "Is that state penitentiary" line got me laughing 😂

[@ryanfoltz1276]

Pryor had the weakest bars man. Rivers and Carlin had a few haymakers each. Robin Williams man.... the feels

[@chrishubbard64]

Carlin went on too long, his stand upper cut you cant counter, damn line was the perfect ending, but then he tossed out the gene wilder stuff which wasnt BAD but it didnt have the same finishing impact imo.

[@leoncaldeira9963]

That flow tho... Pryor didn't have the same punch, but surely was the better rapper.

[@Spitfirethedragon]

@@chrishubbard64 It was fitting. Richard was always second billing to Gene Wilder in several movies.

[@ithilnin123]

Joan Rivers won this, all day. Her lines were brutal.

[@anthos8182]

I disagree Robin Williams won in my opinion but you’re entitled to your opinion

[@EternalStorm796]

Many people are going to let biased opinions dictate their winner because of Robin. But I say Joan stole this battle, she had hardest hits. Giving Robin Second place.

[@anthos8182]

EternalStorm796 I just said that because Robins presence is enough to give him the w. Being serious though Joan easily won

[@EternalStorm796]

@@anthos8182 Yeah...exactly. lol I actually didn't want to watch this one because I knew they'd had Robin come in at some point. I didn't know who Joan was until now, I don't do stand up comedy. *I heard of Richard and Carlin* Joan definitely wins, she was way more hard than Robin was.

[@ms_scribbles]

@@EternalStorm796 It's called "recency bias". Robin died more recently than the others, so the the wound is more fresh, and therefore they'll give him the win no matter what. It's natural human nature, really. If you take an unbiased look at it, as a rap battle where you're supposed to hit hard at your opponent, Joan won hands down. She tore everybody up. Robin was definitely second, though. I was actually very disappointed with their portrayal of George Carlin. All those decades of brilliance to take from, and all they could manage was a play off the 7 Dirty Words bit and some fairly weak shit about Gene Wilder?

[@Grizzleboi]

I think the "Gotta set myself free!" line is kind of a triple entendre. The obvious meaning of freeing himself from the battle, and just leaving, plus the sad connotation of him freeing himself from his struggles, but ALSO at the end of Aladdin, the prince wished for the Genie to be free! Of course the one meaning that everyone caught being the sad one is really unfortunate, but I think it's an extremely clever line.

[@lukes.854]

FINALLY, someone got the "I doubtfire makes a good shampoo" and "set myself free" lines

[@maplesyrup8369]

did he though? seems like he thought "set myself free" was a reference to his suicide and while that is one interpretation it could also be a reference to Genie being set free in the movie, which is more likely given the respect EpicLloyd has for Robin Williams.

[@lukes.854]

@@maplesyrup8369 i think it's both considering iirc the ERB channel hearted a comment saying something like "that last line hurt my heart"

[@peggypenguin4268]

Robin Williams setting himself free upset me...😔😔 But it could also be a shout out to the Genie or even "Mork from Ork".

[@Kwekwe]

"Time to set myself free" was a line from Aladdin near the end

[@NCA_Azzy]

"I'm Wilder than Gene when I'm killing a beat." Ya know, this battle is probably, retrospectively, ERB's most depressing. Shout out to Willy Wonka, but these are all comedic legends and they all dead, but... one.

[@jaimelannister1797]

Can you explain it please

[@NCA_Azzy]

@@jaimelannister1797 Sure, but.. explain what?

[@jaimelannister1797]

Nameless Chaos Alliance the wilder than gene when I’m killing a beat. I don’t understand gene wilders relation to killing a beat

[@NCA_Azzy]

@@jaimelannister1797 It runs together. Gene Wilder and Pryor did movies together, but Gene won roles over him. That said: "Silver Streak" is a movie, and silver streak in the say olympics means to keep finishing second. So "I'm wilder than Gene" is just a play on his name. "Killing the beats" just finishes that thought. Then touts you'll finish behind me too, thus you're still on a silver streak (I'm Gold/First).

[@NCA_Azzy]

"If you can't beat Gene Wilder, how you expect to beat me?"

[@glyle2504]

That Robin Williams “set myself free line” almost made me shed real ass tears😞😞 Joan Rivers won though. Clearly. I never heard her standup, but she murdered everybody.

[@mscolli3]

I think its more of a reference to Aladin, not his suicide.

[@3Rayfire]

Joan was a classic and legendary insult comic. And she'd burn herself too, she didn't care, this was a pitch perfect usage of her.

[@christmasevejace]

@@mscolli3 its a double reference.

[@kakoneirophobia819]

honestly, the way he makes a character for himself and the energetic way he reacts to these is why i will keep coming back to this guy, so glad i found this channel

[@thompsonpowerbuilding5766]

“Where did Cosby come from” me-Prison 😂

[@knightlife98]

"....we all hit plenty of bumps." Now, that was definitely a 🔥bar!!! I love the bars that have dual meanings.

[@Unqualifiedmedicalperson]

That “I Doubtfire makes a good shampoo” was brutal.

[@jeffohalloran4389]

If you like this one, you should check out Steven Spielberg vs. Alfred Hitchcock.

[@31teresahopkins]

😂 4:11 Where did Cosby come from🤣 All I could think was that's what she said😂

[@johnroberts4624]

Robin Williams won it for me but my ranking would be Williams, Rivers, Carlin, Pryor and Cosby

[@TheRealAb216]

Robin Williams is the best. but im bias because I love Robin Williams.

[@EternalStorm796]

Yeah....a lot of people are...

[@JuggaloMUTT9]

I love him too, but honestly to judge who won, u have to put aside all biasness. Joan killed it in this, but Robin had some good lines too.

[@Tyrisian]

When this battle popped in my feed I expected a much different battle. These are my two favorite comedians but both fell short here. Cosby part was hilarious, William's touching, but as much as I loathed her Rivers won with the hardest bars.

[@corylyonsmusic]

"Wilder than Gene" RIP Willy Wonka

[@JnEricsonx]

And "silver streak".

[@robo2729]

The cosby part had me laughing for about 20 seconds straight...omg that was awesome.

[@heartbeatoftexas]

You’re the only reactor that acknowledged the “heart attack” line. Others were either like “okay” or it went over their heads. That line is what won her the battle.

[@ingiford175]

If you noticed, Cosby did 3 'heys', before he showed up (his classic from the fat albert show).

[@Rawen1982]

This is one of the reasons that I like you man, you instantly went "no no no" when Cosby was up and you saw what they were going for coming and liked it for that. You rock, man. No simpler way to put it.

[@jaleesaheath2746]

Great Battle loved Rivers and Williams

[@ExtrovertED]

Lol! How can I not vote for Carlin though? Hey check an older ERB Billy Mays vs. Ben Franklin. It's Brutal.

[@joshs.1349]

It's been a minute since a reaction video got me hype and had me cracking up, good stuff my man!

[@Bobal27]

I hope ERB2 drops a comment around here somewhere (when they catch this one.) You did the reaction vid perfectly this time :) Big shoutouts to everyone at ERB2 and the main stage, you guys killed.

[@RowBlanka]

this Must have been the most Fun to React to, many surprises, i enjoyed it for you haha

[@roytemple9118]

Joan came in like Wendy with Burger King and Ronald. Snatched the victory. Then they had to remind me of Robin. That cut deep. Great battle though. Keep em coming 👍👍👍

[@flattophero]

This turned into epic rap battle royale. Gotta set myself free 😂😭 #erb #tmgfam

[@RayAshG]

Better check out Rasputin vs Stalin and Steven Spielberg vs Alfred Hitchcock

[@aceldamia9114]

Dear God you're a breath of fresh air. So many people are missing so many references. Glad you got most of them.

[@Milandaanza]

I think Joan won this hard. Out of them all she's the only one who really came out swinging hard and fast.

[@amandapanda5087]

I was waiting for your reaction :)

[@kalinpuls3784]

Rivers killed this tbh. But that Cosby bit killed me😂😂

[@old_manclearwater3438]

"My delivery is rupturing the tummies! You tell a joke and people go...hmmm...that's funny..." Fire.

[@josephkerr892]

yo your reactions are the best! thank you

[@DaKRayCKid]

4:40 Cosby: "Did somebody put something in my pudding?" Me: *Reads L's Shirt* Also me: Dead...

[@lindaneff2030]

I could bring up Epic Rap Battles of History myself and watch, but it is SOOOOOOOOOOO much better watching it with you!!! So enjoy watching your reactions, bringing everything to light and laughing my *** off!!! Love you!!!

[@AJontheguitar]

The "doubtfire" line was, well, FIRE.

[@overlordsombra5495]

this was definitely one of their best, and i agree with you; i find it difficult to pick a winner from this one too.

[@Michael_Breiter]

"Where did Cosby come from?" Pretty sure he came from SCI Phoenix state prison.

[@HighonBoots]

Jackie Tohn as Joan rivers was ICONIC!!!!

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

This should be epic, I’m ready

[@Panthorius]

Rewatched this. Still makes me spit out my puddin! 🤣🤣

[@NERVE-DAMAGE]

I knew youd love this one !!!

[@ShadowDogProduction]

Put these ERB reaction videos straight into my veins!

[@senjikenkryomasa2361]

This is now my 3D top favorite rap battles ever made.

[@alecrobbins3989]

I love your reactions😂😂😂😂😂

[@calebpoliquin4363]

Yooooooo! I cant believe yoh actually did it!!! Much love fam much love! 🔥💯🔥

[@mfrobles93]

Random fact about me. Robin Williams was my favorite comedian growing up. I was a bit like him as a kid in school. When I found out he had ADHD as well I just connected with him even better. Years later I fell into depression. I started getting a bit back to myself right before my 21st birthday. I wake up on my birthday to hear the news that he committed suicide. He died on my 21st birthday. I think even around the same hour I was supposedly born. Always found that odd that I keep having random connections like that with the man who thought me how to enjoy the humor in even the bad things. Sorry just thought I'd share.

[@joesimon9126]

You are hilarious bro! I was shocked by that last line also! But as someone already said, set himself free of pain, nothing but respect there.

[@burnsyburnsy9513]

Your reactions are hilarious lol, had to subscribe 🤙🏼🤙🏼👍🏼

[@christianschoff2490]

Oh this is the best reaction to ERB I've ever seen. xD

[@mammashona5846]

I waited for you. It was killing me lol

[@lenahedger]

Hahah just watched this!! Sorry oh girl got this! That Robin Williams line was sick low you right!

[@williamjoiner9296]

Man U are the best I love ur channel u always lift me up and laugh u have to react to the new upchurch song he just dropped keep up the grid man #tmgfam

[@Unit957]

....this one was raw man....daaaaamn...

[@dangerdoberman]

The Cosby came out of nowhere slayed me XD

[@Malevolent74]

Watch Goku vs Superman please🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@susiebrookman2806]

Love your videos BTW I am turning everyone and anyone about your channel love what you do. Can you do some Rascal Flatts Bless the Broken Road

[@deathbringen5393]

"I want uppercuts" *in steps George Carlin*

[@907liondancer2]

4:37-4:42 is the greatest reaction of all time! XD Had me dying!

[@Thunderleewolf]

That was awesome glad to see your reaction to ERB's cavalcade battle they have more of these. I'd love to see your reaction to the others like Rasuptin vs. Stalin or western philosophers vs. Eastern Philosophers or even Alexander the great Vs. Ivan the Terrible

[@Spitfirethedragon]

I just realized the flames part is also a double meaning as will. Pryor wrote the screenplay to Mel Brooks Blazing Saddle. Mel wanted Pryor the lead role, but studio execs wanted somebody else. That was a great movie the Richard co-wrote.

[@kriccitti]

Awww damn! My sides were splitting until the very end.

[@aczimer1]

Bill Cosby, played by Gary Anthony Williams, rocked this. Btw, I used to hang with Gary in Atlanta when he worked at Agatha’s Mystery Dinner Theatre, before he moved to LA and “made it”! This was back in the 90’s. Truly a funny guy!

[@filmfreakreacts2516]

waited all day

[@lowelljosephvisaya7812]

Dude!!! this guy gets it hahahah!!!! his reacts is so perfect hahaha, always laugh with

[@TheMarrification]

'Gotta set myself free'. This is the second time I've watched that one and I didn't get that reference until you pointed it out.

[@generictimestamperstupendi9021]

genie reference was obvious, IRL reference however.... damn

[@shotgunbfflOMG]

Please keep watching these. I'll watch all of the reactions

[@infamouschild1907]

ooh, here in the first few minutes!

[@raymondking214]

Oh, I agree. Just brutal.

[@trinitylegacy6734]

That was an Epic Roast Battle of History

[@j0ltc0lajunki3]

I love the lap at the Cosby line. Gold.

[@kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144]

Outstanding

[@RowBlanka]

gotta Set myself free, genie and suicide Reference thats great, plus the monchichi Reference was just adroable

[@chadrice6642]

I did not see that coming. Wow😮

[@richardsinclair7661]

As people here have said, Robin William's last line does reference his cause of death, but there was no "low" part about it. It references the way he died in a euphemism, and it references Genie setting himself free from the lamp.

[@sani-thedutchserbianmuslim8708]

Thank you. :D

[@miguelmaldonado3860]

Oh wow !! They went there .... dang... 😭

[@EvilLeprechuan]

Little tip bud i learned from a few other channels, ask them to drop a comment so the video more likely to be suggested= more possible subscriber

[@mikefox6766]

New video, on my birthday no less? That's what's up! Shout out TMG family!

[@meemermarie1977]

Lol another epic. Was wondering if somttime u could do “glitter” by jelly roll and struggle jennings

[@shanem4703]

Glad I'm not the only one who was sitting looking like "Oh, damn. Really?" with that last line nodding to Robin Williams suicide.

[@alucardtheog1236]

I gotta vote Carlin. Man I recommend Hannibal Lector vs Jack The Ripper. It's pretty awesome

[@nero8392]

The beat for that one is on point

[@JuggaloMUTT9]

Yes, that is my favorite one

[@benderisgreat95able]

Fucking love that shirt, bro! Gotta get it!

[@TylerLL2112]

I can’t believe I missed how the silver streak line was a double Silver is second place for a medal and Pryor played in a movie called silver streak.

[@tevinterry6111]

That was savage from beginning to end