Stephen Merchant Didn't Tell His Parents They'd Be Reacting to Sex Noises in The Outlaws

[@pendragon6207]

Stephen Merchant is utterly brilliant. Both as a writer and as a performer.

[@michaelwaller342]

Love how Seth reacts around comedians he respects like he is so happy to have the best seat in the house to watch the show.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Nicely put.

[@karenling2106]

his first time

[@wraith_youtube]

What a subtle genius. One of the wittiest people in the business. He deserves more credit.

[@britaeirikr8609]

"Haunted pencil" is one of the best insults because it is so abstract it forces you to think about it profoundly. It is quintessentially existentiial. I love it.

[@travisinthetrunk]

I love how pleased he looks when he gets a laugh.

[@dunbar9finger]

I cannot hear this man without imagining everything he says coming from his Portal 2 character.

[@DOSkywalkR]

2:52 "did you see that ridiculous display last night?" 😂 thinking of it now, Stephen should have had a guest appearance on I.T. Crowd, would have been a perfect fit!

[@sir_vix]

Was that before or after that ludicrous display?

[@DOSkywalkR]

@@sir_vix ah right, you got me ^^

[@dielaughing73]

​@@sir_vixthe thing about Arsenal is, they always try and walk it in

[@oftenlucid]

@@dielaughing73 "I want to go back to being weird. Weird is all I got. That and a sweet style. . . "

[@DOSkywalkR]

@@oftenlucid... Who closed the door?

[@LaGuerre19]

The slow zoom-in on Stephen during the "haunted pencil" slew of insults is genius.

[@temporaladvisor3958]

The Outlaws is a wonderful comedy thriller. The cast is perfect, the episodes are funny, can be tense, and sometimes downright ridiculous. I highly recommend it.

[@ellicel]

I hadn't heard of it. Will need to check it out!

[@temporaladvisor3958]

@@ellicel Amazon Prime

[@luvyou-baby]

8:10 Haunted pencil- LOL it doesn’t even make sense but it made me laugh hard

[@joonamato]

I just started watching but I already laughed at your comment. It makes sense and I already know what it means :D

[@alexbuckenham1663]

I'm sure I've heard that as an insult for Jacob Rees-Mogg before

[@rescuemomtracy]

I laughed out loud at that. Still giggling.

[@Ron-Ayres]

@@alexbuckenham1663 It was, you're right. It first surfaced on twitter around Brexit iirc.

[@stoker1931jane]

One of the few Comedians/Writers who never repeats one of his funny stories (that you may have heard on a previous Late Night Show - the night before). Stephen Merchant is just brimfull of funny stories.

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Tbf, he told the story about cutting his hand on the glass on the UK comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?

[@stevebrayne2609]

The wallet story was also told on his podcast/xfm show

[@DOSkywalkR]

Stephen's dad was so funny in his other non speaking role on the original Office as janitor who would just stop and intensely stare at the camera xD

[@karenling2106]

this is his first time

[@Monika-mh2je]

He's stories always same awkward situations which makes him so likeable. 😂

[@gayeblinman5055]

Stephen is brilliant at being honestly funny He is not contrived , he is relatable and his real life anecdotes strike a chord with the audience ! Funny & Smart ✍🏻

[@dammitjim9131]

Watched all three seasons of The Outlaws in a couple of weeks and it was brilliant! Very funny, suspenseful, exciting and dramatic. It has it all!

[@typezero8929]

I absolutely adore Stephen Merchant. One of my favorite people of all time, I could listen to him talk for hours. His voice acting as Wheatley Portal 2 was fantastic. He's a real gem!

[@unusedaccount6200]

Oi oi, always great to see Smerch, someone we've slowly seen over the years was the funnier part of the Office writers.

[@316CactusJack]

you've done him again, play a record actually play two records.

[@AbcDef-zf4gs]

Not to mention the xfm shows that turned into the podcasts. Stephen was the real Brains, Karl was Karl haha I love karl

[@marcellacantoni8128]

in Brasil we have our real phone and the mugger’s phone for when we get mugged

[@maryrosekent8223]

I’m sorry you have to live that way…

[@marcellacantoni8128]

@@maryrosekent8223 it’s fine, there are worst things in life, right?

[@roarmalf]

I love this bloke

[@ellicel]

Just finished the first episode of the first season of Outlaws and it's really great. Very well written. I cared about the characters right from the start.

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I've loved Stephen, Ricky and Karl for years. Stephen is my favorite of the three. Damn I want to be his friend

[@Jo3yW]

I don't know if you're aware of this, but Karl has got a head like a fuckin orange 🍊

[@reshmapatel325]

I've always wanted to see his parents as he talks about his family experiences on his interview. I love you stephen merchant you are so funny

[@Blynat]

I still love his performance as Weatley in Portal 2. Great character perfectly cast.

[@lfellezs13]

'The Outlaws' is a funny, funny show! So glad the next season is here!

[@cosmosjester]

I still prefer him as "Wheatley" from portal 2

[@michaelemond7315]

Seth plugging Family Trips is shameless. But Stephen's episode is hilarious. His dad feared for his boat..."if you tow it you own it" is a law of the sea!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Well it *is* Seth’s show… he’s entitled to plug what he wants to plug.

[@michaelemond7315]

@@HRHDMKYT true. I checked with my lawyer and he confirmed this.

[@canadaclaret]

Outlaws is great. Don't miss it. Funny, exciting, great ensemble.

[@wanderingyoutube]

the Outlaws is funny is the way that humor is relatable and at personal level. You know it's funny but you don't feel like someone is hittin you over the head with it.

[@alexiss1457]

My favorite guy Higgins from Modern Family!

[@jannelytina]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@simonagree4070]

Actually, I know him from his immense size -- tallest man alive who doesn't play basketball. Also his role in a children's fairy tale show as "the beanstalk". Oh, and his quiet parts in a web show with Pilkington and that bloke who hosts the award shows. You know, THAT one.

[@gmwillow]

I love Karl. His books are hilarious 😅

[@KackieJennedy]

He's the guy who's confident enough to be uncool, and carry off the impressive height of 6'7" without playing on it + being full of himself. He's great. Also, British comedy is 2nd to none. Which is why, I should assume, the live audience is dead as a doorknob. Getting British humour is a matter of mindset. 😏

[@MsMiika13]

Always a joy to see him!

[@ethor7676]

EVERYONE should watch The Outlaws, fantastic show!

[@originalsuki]

From this day forward, I will be awaiting the opportunity to tell someone they look like "a haunted pencil".

[@AtypicalPaul]

Outlaws are great lol

[@stevek8124]

Haunted Pencil really got me!

[@Jo3yW]

We have a politician over here in the UK called Jacob Rees Mogg. aka The Haunted Victorian Pencil. The name really suits him. Bit harsh on Smerch tho.

[@Phil-tt3xg]

This was a pure joyous show.

[@YaboRok1]

His podcast with Ricky and Karl is hilarious. Very underrated.

[@jonb1807]

If you like the podcast, listen to the XFM shows where they said all those things unscripted the first time.

[@YaboRok1]

@@jonb1807 thanks bro

[@nannerz1994]

He never fails to make me laugh I've been a fan since the Ricky gervais podcast way back in the day He deserved nothing but the most success which I hope he continues to have

[@dawnjohnson4869]

I saw the ep with "haunted pencil," and it still makes me laugh.

[@amyldunlap]

Love. Love. Love. All the Brits! More, please.

[@SnideChick]

"Haunted pencil" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Jivolt]

Oggy Oggy Oggy! Oink oink oink! Oggy Oggy Oggy! Oink oink oink! Oggy!

[@JK_Clark]

Oink!

[@luvyou-baby]

his show is really funny.

[@joshuaf.3723]

Hey! It's Peter Ian Staker :)

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Great comedian Thank you

[@Arational]

Hey Stephen, did the creators of Wallace and Gromet base their claymation smiles on yours?

[@b.k8051]

everyone needs to watch Hello Ladies

[@Phil-tt3xg]

I think the fake wallet's a good idea.

[@cierrablue]

He is so dang funny.

[@gavinbuck8130]

This went so much better than his appearance on RHLSTP. 😊

[@thyristo]

As a bloak I am 100% sure that we don't all have to be bloaks - we need merchants as well.

[@abbysomnia624]

Alright mate, don't have a go at the eyes...

[@LordOfElderon]

eyes that pop out of their head, steve.

[@darkismkayla]

kislux versace bag is so cute

[@leilaniaileenlove]

Yay original Office !!!

[@nannerz1994]

But also very very few people make me laugh the way Stephen merchant does. I wonder if he knows how much he is beloved amongst American comedy fans

[@LordOfElderon]

i see steves still waiting for that coat.

[@forgeustiss6667]

I moved to London when I was 19. Before I went, my dad gave me a personal alarm which I never used. I got mugged.

[@imwatchinberniemac]

Steve he’s done you again !!!

[@icarusandtherabbit]

Play a record!

[@LordOfElderon]

blimey, here he comes

[@pizzaishappiness7994]

Wolverine and The Tooth fairy 👍🎉

[@mathildejensen3285]

Stephen Merchant is also great as a creepy serial killer in Four Lives from 2022 based on true crime story.

[@Kitty8791]

He was rather entertaining in JoJo Rabbit. Thanks for casting him, Taika Waititi!

[@dsciple]

This man is a national treasure

[@timburki456]

MECHANT! Who Are You Call Sad!

[@abbysomnia624]

At least my mother still don't cut my hair!

[@whatevernevermind5960]

I wonder if he’s still upset about the 50p?

[@abbysomnia624]

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE 50P!

[@blackbird5634]

This is why when Seinfeld and George admit on the show that, ''We're not men.'' I agree with them. Same thing with Big Bang Theory cast, they're not men. They're the right age as men are supposed to be, but haven't developed any of the character adult men have.

[@sweetiedahling8137]

This comment doesn't even need to drive an oversized truck to show it was was written by a very insecure man. It's honestly impressive (sadly the only impressive thing about it)

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Makes no sense.

[@maryalicecoleman4661]

Has Connan interviewed Stephan? They could talk eye to eye. Fun interview thanks, Seth!

[@Kitty8791]

Yes, he has. Several clips are posted on KZbin & some include 'tall people' issues. You should give them a whir!

[@michaelhemsley1470]

I already love "Big Ron". I'd hate to be a disappointment or an embarassment to "Big Ron".

[@driftingbreeze7440]

I saw him on tbbt

[@daupomatic]

I'm surprised that "Stretched out Wallace missing his Grommit" didn't come up in that list.

[@gracegilrane5108]

The entire time he was telling the wallet story all I could think of was street smarts…

[@TriniBelle111]

He’s😂😂😂😂. My kinda humour.

[@AtypicalPaul]

Fake wallet good idea lol

[@LindaC616]

I've done that for years, as I travel to other countries, and direct students to do so, as well

[@elainehewitt6813]

Listening to Seths cackle is so enjoyable. 🙄

[@JHN12x12]

great news - I really liked seasons 1 & 2

[@giaafshar8419]

love outlaws. is season 3 episode 5 the last one ??

[@lashendawest7509]

We love stephen merchant

[@dread46]

Wheatly is alive? Since when do we posses the technology to place an AI into a real body?

[@SavSpdDemon]

I see someone has played Portal 2. I like that.

[@mindhost]

He is doing very well, you can tell by his eyes bulging with well-deserved riches

[@zealotestheaussie5880]

So I’m polishing the counter of the shop and this kid from Bronx Science comes in and says, “Hey mister…I’ve been selected to train as a safety for the Bronx Science Labrats. I need a book by a champion safety.” So I pull out a book ‘Being an award-winning safety’ and read the first paragraph for him: Safety, historically known as a safetyman, is a position in gridiron football on the defense. The safeties are defensive backs who line up ten to fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage near the waterboy and his crew. There are two variations of the position: the free safety and the strong safety. Their duties depend on the defensive scheme. The defensive responsibilities of the safety and cornerback usually involve pass coverage towards the middle and sidelines of the field. While American 11-player formations generally use two safeties, Canada (and thus also NH) uses 12-player formations and generally have one safety and two defensive halfbacks, a position not used in the American game. They also have both a waterboy and poutine boy. The safety’s most important support player is the best friend of the waterboy. A great film to study this particular support role is the Academy Award-worthy film ‘The Waterboy’ starring Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler. And I think…oh no…another utter krapp fail fraud book by Schneider, but the kid is half out the door, so I ring my supplier and a guy answers and I say, what’s with sending me all of these Rob Schneider bs books man! And the guy says, “Rob Schneider is a movie god and an NFL genius” and I think, I know that voice, and I say, is that you Schneider? And he hangs up on me. WTAF dude?!

[@DirtyInc.]

Barely know anything about his [seemingly great] career, just that he's PHENOMENAL as Wheatley!

[@sethlarson9433]

I mean, 30 miles is still considered close by in my neck of the woods.

[@Kitty8791]

He said 130* miles. At least a 2-hour drive.

[@ReneeKadlubek-gt9qm]

My ring seems to matter

[@rachelrolltide3106]

He's gotten better glasses and a smarter haircut and that.

[@twistoflime]

Hello Stephen!

[@NewMessage]

For a second there, I thought the thumb was of Joe Pera suffering from a glandular disorder.

[@SchemberBrandsrud]

The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@elisesuttie4248]

Ahh Stephen, if only I'd have met you instead of your doppelganger from VT in 2007...

[@LordOfElderon]

honestly steve, it could have been your brother

[@operationappleseed4039]

Haunted pencil

[@chimpana]

Shame series 3 isn't very good though.

[@casbot71]

And they one day Stephen Merchant gets into weight lifting for a role......

[@ReneeKadlubek-gt9qm]

Thx elon

[@ReneeKadlubek-gt9qm]

Which they know I would have said in 2015

[@NimsChannel]

Aryan John Oliver.

[@Allisgood-f7f]

🙉

[@olorin4317]

He’s like if Jack Skellington came back to life, but had to give up most of his talent to do so.

[@olorin4317]

I want the record to reflect, the statement above is an attempt at humor. I was doing the thing, with the joke, at the end. I think Stephen is delightful. Although, as a fellow Stephen there may be a tinge of jealousy, but only the natural sort not the mean spirited kind. I truly wish him the best. Ok.

[@ReneeKadlubek-gt9qm]

It's about controlling me and trying to hold onto smthg id never agree to

[@Emma-pl9gt]

That prsenters laugh is annoying!