Russell Brand's Plan To Reform Government | CONAN on TBS

[@mastermindepsilon9517]

Sometimes I think he's a time traveler from the 17th century that used to be a poet but has gone quite Insane.

[@burpie3258]

I thought that's what he actually was?

[@SkateFallen1424]

+Feminism™ hes actually been clean for 12 years

[@SkateFallen1424]

nietzsche bob yeah, mostly

[@burpie3258]

Phil Schmidt It wasn't coke?

[@SkateFallen1424]

burpie im sure it was some of both but heroin was the big one

[@Chipwhitley274]

Such quote... "Was the Queen on the ballot?" "No, the Queen was not on the ballot." "Then I must focus on the cat."

[@Ianuarius]

Haha, where's this from?

[@mattoniy2840]

Um take a guess lol

[@XoSNo0GaNsoX]

Russel Brand is brilliant, he is basically saying there is a universe full of infinite wonder, and we humans are only interested in who will rule us. Some people cant see past the theatrics, but he is one of the most interesting and loving people alive.

[@theextinctsurgeon310]

True, I always look at the night sky wondering what is out there. Physics is my passion. Russell Brand is a perfect example of how society does not kill individualism.

[@theextinctsurgeon310]

Well not lord over us. The people are certainly taken into consideration. But it all depends on where one lives.

[@eddievwd937]

What point is there to relish in the universe with all its wonder if everything goes to shit on earth? who pays the billions of dollars each year in order for scientists to point out to us how infinite the universe is ? Dont be so ignorant ...

[@xXCrytikaliezXx]

Well he IS Jesus

[@edwardv1255]

Eddie vwd The point is that if enough people would relish the universe with all its wonder, maybe they would stop doing the shit they're doing on/to earth. The billions of dollars spent on science each year is ridiculously little, compared to the trillions spent on things like military and other destructive things. The key to solving the shit on earth, is looking at the wonders of the universe (which earth happens to be a part of). The problem is that most people forget that despite the feats of the collective scientific community, most/all human beings are still pretty fucking stupid as individuals. Most people seem to prefer sticking their head in the sand, rather than standing on the shoulders of giants.

[@TheTamrielDrunkard]

He basically said our society is whack and government fairly meaningless. I love it.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@Douglas Edwards - Saying it without saying it.

[@voltaspeeder17]

One of todays funniest and most intelligent human beings on earth. Brilliant man.

[@lauriejanes6511]

What he says is not harassment- he’s a comedian, he’s KIDDING. Also, he’s a lovely person and respectful and kind to others. Except when he’s being funny, of course. I ‘m an unabashed feminist (and, no, we don’t hate men!) and I adore him.

[@manojjainism]

Not today's all times

[@kayleecromling7132]

i love how everyone thinks he's a kook but he actually makes a lot of sense. they try to make fun of him, but the joke is on everyone else. he owns any show he's on, any discussion he's apart of, any interview.

[@JohnnyRoseShit]

+Kaylee Cromling People dislike him (for the most part) either because: a) he is rich, incredibly spontaneous, confident and just doesn't care about unimportant stuff so he can get almost any woman to sleep with him, which means they dislike him because they're envious of his qualities or b) he is both influential, has resources and is LOUD about the many many problems of western society which people constantly try to ignore and oppress so they can line a "happy life", they don't want to think that they live in a society so twisted, full of lies and deceiving; basically people want him to shut up so they can continue living a lie without constant reminders about it. Or both.

[@JohnnyRoseShit]

Kaylee Cromling Yeap. It's also completely natural to be afraid of stuff you don't understand, too. And to react to your fears with anger and aggression. Case in point: homophobic people.

[@kayleecromling7132]

Jesse Cook maybe, maybe not. but, to be fair, that's also stephen colbert's job.

[@rushi6597]

he's been on conan's show multiple times. conan definitely appreciates his quick wit and overall genius

[@Kole1389]

He is so unapologetic about his sexuality, it is marvelous to see.

[@MerciBro]

its hilarious and tiring to see everyone embarrassed about theres

[@gagiugrekhelidze3391]

he could be saying the truth but he does it in such a way I seem to think it's only a joke

[@Nash9r]

I am straight and find him hot somehow ^^

[@Ojb_1959]

and probably had them both after the show.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

if you pay attention underneath it all he gave an answer which was: it won't make a difference who is in the government cuz they are all puppets and the bit about the telescope and galaxy shows you how insignificant everything is ...it all flew right over everyone head but he's actually making very intelligent points.

[@ITSROBHERE]

no, it didn't fly over everyone head it's been said, a lot, by many many people in many ways. I think most people inside realize this but we just have heard it so many times or understand it so it doesn't really phase people anymore. Besides it's almost a kind of so what situation at this point, what about all that shit that's billions of lightyears away from us. I did enjoy how he said it though, and the almost immediate shift to hitting on audience members.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

I never said , it hasn't been said before by anyone , I'm talking about in this situation particularly , if it didn't fly over your head good for you !

[@SlayerDarth]

He's a two-faced hypocrite who has been involved in quite a few scandals and criticises the wealthy when he is in the same category as them.

[@franciscopinto6394]

Russel is very literal, he did not mean that. He's brilliant as a comedy, terrible intellectual. Just read his book, watch his debates or his interviews. His ill informed, biased, intellectually dishonest, and most importantly, not very logic oriented. All this makes him terrible at finding out how things work, either it's a corporation, war, capitalism or even simply someone's political motivations. I'm just 23, but I'd kick russel brand's intellectual ass on any subject of his choice. He's got an amazing wordplay confidence charisma and a mastering of his bodylanguage for his own purposes, but he's dumb.

[@worldpeace8299]

Francisco Pinto You are just 23 - that says alot, though you wont know for a decade or two

[@chriseshleman8650]

He did an interview, was amazingly funny, talked about the insignificance of life on earth compared to the grand galactic drama and picked up two girls from the audience (most probably for a threesome) in 3 minutes and 18 seconds. Wow.

[@J4ANification]

I love how he's so comfortable with himself. He's a brilliantly mad man 😄

[@bardan101]

Only if i had half of his charisma

[@BrounClan]

+Bardan Sitaula If I only had half of his energy. hahahahaha

[@cyferki123]

@@BrounClan If only we had half of his coke stash he had back then

[@sausage6984]

Would be half as overpowering

[@Joreus]

Brilliant. People care about trivial matters that don't even change anything and he understands that there is so much more to existence than which identical candidate gets elected. People see it as him being crazy and arrogant and a bafoon, but the entire time he's showing us that these types of things are just not what is important in the universe.

[@theextinctsurgeon310]

Actually eccentricity is a sign of intellect

[@TheGroucho66]

Yeah, I suppose going through life in some sort of apathetic, existential stupor is the best way to function - since we are but a shadow of a grain of sand in the galaxy. Don't be silly, there's caring too much about trivial matters e.g. celebrities, tweets, etc and then there is not caring about anything because - as Mr Brand believes - there is apparently a supernatural, immaterial world where we will transcend from this ephemeral, material one which - according to him - is meaningless and trivial. He may very well be a witty, erudite comedian who has some chutzpah and a general wish to make the world happier, but forgive me that I don't pay the slightest bit of attention to his ramblings concerning epistemology, the purpose of life or science.

[@Joreus]

TheGroucho66 I don't think Brand endorses that we should not care about anything. He also says very very often he wants to make sure that his views and support does not come across as apathetic; that he just doesn't see current political figures of systems working. He says he just wants everyone to be happy. That the things people THINK they care about as endless consumers is the wrong way to look at our responsibility of being conscious. And by his personal account yoga and meditation make him happy. He doesn't say things like Christianity and going to heaven is important. He just means connecting on some form or another of spirituality and togetherness is important. His main goal anyway is reform, which makes sense. He admits he doesn't have all the specific answers on how a new global utopian system would work, but is aware that this current one does not function for the people.

[@TheGroucho66]

Joreus As mentioned before, his passion, good nature and desire for people to be happy is great, however in many interviews he has expressed the view that "it doesn't matter!" or "This is all material!" and has insisted that what really matters - and the only thing that does - is to tap into the "infinite consciousness" and energy that encapsulates us all - or some other new age/pseudo-scientific - quantum flap doodle. It is a worrying trend when those who shrug and say "We are a grain of sand in the infinite beach of the universe, everything we do doesn't matter. We are barely a blip on the galaxy's radar" are seen as the wise ones. Jihadists think like this - which is why their actions done now are seen as nothing in comparison to their afterlife they think they are going to. I have no issue with people meditating or trying to discover things about the world that we do not understand fully e.g. why music makes us feel a certain way, or poetry, or art or literature or sex, etc but Brand loads onto this "evidence" that there is an omnipotent, thinking entity in the unknown; something there has been no evidence for. The sleep of reason brings forth monsters.

[@Joreus]

TheGroucho66 I do agree that it is dangerous to think like that in a literal way. Yes it is true that currently what we do on this planet is almost insignificant until we become a type 1 civilization, but for people to actually let that type of thinking draw you down a dark path of inconsiderate notions is despicable. So in the sense of the guy who has completely stopped caring about his effect on other people, I completely agree. But I also think it is unfair to compare Brand to an outright evil and delusional form of skewed and misrepresented religion (Jihadists). I think to be intelligent would mean you're aware of what you are the universe, but to also be aware of the smaller world around you and the effect you have on others. To understand you have an obligation to do what you can for this world by even being conscious to begin with. I get a little nervous when people start talking about a greater being. I try to interpret what Brand says as not literal, but just a feeling within yourself to connect on some form with other people.

[@kearnzterz]

Whenever I want to learn new words, I listen to this man speak

[@GabyReza]

Omg he's so smart, behind all that crazyness is hard to see.

[@BreadJokes]

He's an idiot with the vocabulary of 1000 dictionaries! ...and the grace of 7 swans...!

[@curt3494]

Smart? Maybe to you he is.

[@crissdarkk]

if you call craziness to the cultural deviation of the norm, that his behavior shows which should not be considered crazy, just ahead of this time

[@completeGamer007]

Tania Reza hes an idiot, dont let this video fool you

[@iambetterthanHLG]

Tania Reza I know what you mean, but that is why we use our ears.

[@grizwoldmayor6671]

Love how they had a paper sign reading, "RUSSEL BRAND - CALL ME - *number*"

[@comegetzome]

That short monologue where Brand talks about his telescope… that might just be one his best moments on television. He practically destroyed any reasoning we could have for caring so much about our government. It left me literally dumbfounded.

[@simoncarlile5190]

I envy his energy and spontaneity.

[@JesusHComedy]

watching Russel Brand movies makes you hate him and believe he is the stupidest actor alive. Then you see him do interviews and you realize he has so much potential yet he chooses to act stupid in movies.

[@missionpupa]

He's also a stand up, you will also see this in the likes of Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, where they look silly in the movies (their part mostly is), but have great personalities and ideas outside of it. Hollywood doesn't care about your opinions, its only for entertainment.

[@VasileSurdu]

watch Russell Brand on MSNBC Mocking Media on youtube.. see how he handles himself in public. he's a fucking badass

[@ashellokitty]

ill take acting for 500

[@pubicenemy92]

when it comes to brand, its not about the acting its about the stand up

[@michaeld4861]

plus you don't really get to decide how to act in movies lol that's up to the script writers, director ....

[@cherryRedStilettos]

Russell makes me feel happy and understood beyond measure. It's intoxicating to watch and hear him. His whole being screams passion and a seeking of awareness. His presence invokes love in me. for myself, others, everything in general. He's like a homing beacon. I think Russell Brand may be Light.

[@kiklocus4660]

Only Conan can highlight himself without dominating the other person. He can shine along.

[@decimus81]

I wonder how many americans actually think the UK is still run by the royal family and not a parliament lol...

[@SlayerDarth]

The Queen still forces me to take her to her optician's appointments and to her local Sainsbury's...

[@EphemeralProductions]

I did, until not even 10 years ago when I found out about Thatcher and how she's basically the equivalent to our President.... LOL

[@adamt7667]

Wut?

[@GuitarrAddictt]

Russell is amazing. Love his wit and humour.

[@WakeAndBakeBeats]

will someone please help his cat?!?!?!

[@WakeAndBakeBeats]

WakeAndBakeBeats for the love of god!

[@subspaceanomaly]

No longer an issue, his cat just died. If you find his channel you can listen to Russell talk about his dead cat for fifteen minutes.

[@asadtariq8369]

The chubby girl with coloured hair was going to show a note that said "Russell, call me *her number*". you can see that at 2:46

[@MrAmigostos]

Now I know that light travels the earth 7 times in 1 second, Hubble telescope can see 27.5 billion light year away, that I have to buy a telescope and look at jupiter's moons, and help that poor cat.

[@momentumflux8863]

...in 3 spectacular minutes!

[@jonavuka]

i have a feeling this guy was born in the wrong century but entertaining regardless

[@SlayerDarth]

He shouldn't have been born at all.

[@worldpeace8299]

SlayerDarth Extraordinary thing to say. Do you not shock yourself?

[@TBOOYY]

@@SlayerDarth yikes. That sounds a bit hateful

[@Joreus]

I love how outside of the box smart russel is. When he starts talking you have no idea where he'll end up but it's always amazing and he eventually hammers out a few good points.

[@dimitrisgr18]

Lol 1:17 Andy's not laughing at his joke, and he looks at him like "Laugh or you gon get fukt" and Andy chuckles awkwardly

[@MistaHexHash]

''Yeah I am! Do you mind if I briefly just go and impregnate one or both of those..''

[@mofofunky]

like many others philosophers, ppl think hes crazy.

[@romainberanger9901]

Genius are often labelled crazy until time can catch up with their ideology

[@jameelhoward1867]

+romain beranger +1

[@XxXCarolesXxX]

+romain beranger Couldn't said it any better.

[@andyadair8714]

He is such a character. Lol his mind works so fast

[@Nathan-tw6vf]

Possibly the funniest guy I've ever known to be on TV

[@Flamma-theSyrian]

"you are so filled with magic and wonder" "yea, i am"

[@catastrophebeach4321]

The more clips I watch of him on Conan the more I absolutely fall in love with his wit. I especially love this clip though.

[@klairemay87]

Love how Conan said "they need to be consenting"!!!

[@maitezubieta4569]

He's so amazing. I love the way he replied to Conan. Like: we're just a tiny particle in the entire universe. Why should I care who won the US elections? I think he's brilliant.

[@grahammiranda13]

A genuine guy seriously. Wish there were more like him. Open Minded

[@catscats3181]

its the middle of the night, everyone in my house is asleep and i cant stop laughing

[@nastylittlecritter]

cats cats same

[@renendell]

I wish I had that monologue on a T-shirt :)

[@Evija3000]

You can order it.

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

Evija3000 I order 3, my size, here, now. Thanx.

[@armani9219]

This is amazing. Like most people, Conan could NOT keep up with this man’s wit. Amazing that R. Brand person.

[@SoulofMusic666]

New favorite comic: Russel Fucking Brand!

[@jjenny438]

Lol they think he's a nutter, but he's actually mocking everyone, including Conan. They're just too stupid to realize it. God I love this man.

[@JuustLikeThat]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen on Conan's show. Love this man.

[@76Krw]

I absolutely adore Russell Brand. He is quite the clever chap and always makes me laugh. xo

[@TheSharungo]

The one with he pink hair had a sign with "Russell call me *number*" You can briefly see it at 2:47

[@ankit22sharma]

It is funny how honey boo boo is actually the president now!

[@imRyRy]

I like how Andy just says "Sure.when he's actually thinking "What the hell are you talking about?"

[@mdntctyvlcn]

Basically: "The US Government is irrelevant to the vastness of space, and now I must impregnate the pink-haired ladies who've fallen in love with me." Russell is simply AMAZING. 🤣

[@marshawardhani4266]

He's that manic pixie dream girl lol

[@george_hb]

The americans probably don't understand what he is saying,…not the accent, just the british vocabulary is too advanced for them poor things…...

[@Cumbercuke]

I understand him perfectly, thank you very much.

[@loxxiebot1]

lol he wouldn't be popular if we didn't understand him

[@violetpolkadots]

I'm sad at how tiny your world must be.

[@cummychris]

I will say that you're probably right about a large sum of the population not understanding what he's saying, but generalizations are narrow minded assumptions. It was pretty clear that he thought even animals could be placed in government and do just as good a job as the current members in charge.

[@Isaakmedextraa]

***** Not at those obesity levels you aren't.

[@manchine4313]

We don't have a democracy Conan, we have a Constitutional Republic. Fan Korrection!

[@peytonkennedy9490]

+Manchine ©®™ democratic republic

[@manchine4313]

Peyton Kennedy Incorrect.

[@Alexfolledemoi]

+Manchine ©®™ no it is a parliamentary monarchy :) not a republic

[@peytonkennedy9490]

Alexfolledemoi you do realize hes talking about America right?

[@manchine4313]

+Manchine ©®™ I can't tell if you folks are stupid, or if you really have no clue what type of government structure we have in the USA. Lol. It is in fact...a Constitutional Republic, just like I said. =P

[@willatano1464]

if they are ever going to make a witcher movie i want this guy as dandelion

[@Genevasplaytime]

😉

[@robertcook5049]

1:58 you can see conan getting confused 😂😂😂😂

[@RivalDreamAroma]

I like that Russell fellow. He's not afwaid to speak his mind. He's more real than most.

[@ThePlaidMango]

I think the best way to describe russell brand is "why is a raven like a writing desk"

[@andreasrubenson2587]

Conan, USA is driven as a republic, and England as a monarchy. England is still a democracy... How can anyone mix that up O_o

[@tcpgblizzard]

He is 'Murican so don't be too surprised.

[@andreasrubenson2587]

Ken Turner Well aware of that, but the joke would make sense if he was political correct as well. Not to mention, I never said he was stupid. I said he mixed them up - he is probably fully aware of what is what - if not he is, truly, stupid.

[@tonycostanzo383]

Russel BRAND likes to play with fire , i think he is messing around with very dangerous people, because of his past DRUG HISTORY , it would not be hard for the illuminate to make his death look like a drug over dose , like they did to AMMY WINEHEART

[@andreasrubenson2587]

TONY COSTANZO You're an idiot...

[@manojjainism]

Why do people think he is insane he is unbelievable intelligent

[@cutandspin]

Kind of seems like Jesus doesn't he?

[@trentrobertson9317]

No.. not really at all

[@perksofbeingaphangirl00]

James YES

[@udishomer5852]

Like the paintings of Jesus, which are based on nothing really. The real Jesus was probably a dark skinned, Middle Eastern looking short man.

[@miggizle85]

"NO! They need to be consenting" *Cuts to both of them clapping at the concept of Russell impregnating them* "Oh they're fine with it apparently" LMAO!!!

[@DaLHunt44]

"Clapping at the concept of pregnancy" 🤣

[@Mechwolf9910]

Dude's pinnacle of Honest and Crazy

[@MarcellaSimao55]

I actually believe he is sober, like he said he is for years. Some people are just eccentric. He's wonderful.

[@damiang142]

that bit at 1:58 is where i lost it. AND NO ONE IS HELPING MY CAT

[@nikolasvanzetti9838]

Its all the social validation he's surrounded with every day. When one feels accepted and liked, they undergo a radical change of behavior. You can see he is almost in a state of euphoria during this interview due to the large amount of serotonin in his mind . It boosts self confidence, thus allowing him to react to situations more immediately, and without worry. Its not in his DNA, upbringing, or anything else. Its in his confidence and contentedness for his surroundings:)

[@andresgutierrez5957]

Have a men crush on this guy...

[@klonvomhaus]

I love this guy. XD

[@nikkipink5585]

When Russell is talking about Jupiter and space Conan is like omg he's so high

[@Juslisn83]

Look how serious he gets at 3:06

[@ccalcina]

He's so well read, it's I miracle if I understand him at all. Conan couldn't do it.

[@mirallesramos19]

i could listen to this guy for hours.

[@certifiedhealthnut]

Bill Hicks was that in the UK! and just as genius.

[@monique-octowhale]

He's operating on a higher plane than us mere mortals 😂😭

[@chrisnoel1989]

"..and no one is helping my cat!" fucking love russell brand

[@salemgazi3607]

actually who follows russel brand now days will notice he is a completely different man . he is more of an activist , trying to help people and expose the lies of the governments .

[@Kratos40595]

Conan & Brand make a great double act - should be in a movie

[@AmineKouki]

I am watching this 10 years later. God the world was much better when you were allowed to say things on TV.

[@Grumpkin100]

Pause at 2:47 Her sign says " RUSELL CALL ME ###-####" lol

[@appcryptocom]

Your creativity is on another level!

[@tothestars101]

"and no one is helping my cat" followed by that smile. dead

[@captainbronygaming1720]

someone help his cat! xD choked on my water

[@BernardTheNecromance]

Lol the guy at 2:59

[@amberbaker4842]

HE was soo high in this lol:)

[@W.1617]

That guy's face at 2:58 though

[@lfrit0]

Everyone commenting about how brilliant Russel is or how funny he is and here I am stuck wondering what was the incident with his cat?

[@austerdouglass8295]

Love his honesty. Thats a rare quality these days

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Hahaha I love this guy.

[@shawna-dellamaudlin6458]

I love his blazer/jacket lol and somebody PLEASE help his cat... That is all

[@Danilo2moon]

0:39 haha Conan's reaction when Russell says he didn't fallow the election lol

[@jaycobdelacruz5605]

Amazing guy! Never a sell out! Avoided it in such class.

[@theazn07]

it's hilarious how animated he is XD can never sit still lol

[@maxxpirk]

Russell and Conan MUST DO A REMOTE TOGETHER.

[@Powershift3r]

He's a caricature of what most people "think" intelligence is - that's why he's such a successful media personality and hasn't actually DONE anything great. He's not a philosopher, he's not a scientist, he's not a scholar - he's just a loud personality who is good at one thing and one thing only: redirecting questions and deflecting into comfort zones which consist of carefully memorized one-liner "facts" that make him seem deep. It's a magic trick, and he knows the public adores him for it.

[@Oshawatt]

All the things he talked about including in our government, the animals, the children, the monarchy, really seems familiar in 2018

[@jhonnyfolhas]

this guy is trully a original!!! funny as hell an smart one

[@solidsnake2191]

Russel Brand would play a brilliant Doctor on Doctor Who

[@RockismyAir]

KrypticKiller YES

[@OleanderSmoothie]

"No! They need to be consenting!" thank you Conan!

[@kaayiify]

Oh dear god, if only we had a few more people like this around the world!

[@jeffmerritt1433]

Russell is beyond. Only Conan and Andy could handle him.

[@YoutubeSlaps]

Conan unsuccessfully trying to get Russel Brand back onto the topics they discussed in the rehearsal. haha love that guy.

[@gravelandx88]

That dude is totally off his rockers.