The Best Powerpoint Presentation Ever - Sam Campbell | Melbourne International Comedy Festival

[@sandinogallese8221]

It's quite refreshing to see a comedian in this day and age who is just completely bizarre and off-the-wall. A lot of comedy today can be quite serious but Sam is a much-needed reminder of the joys of totally unhinged and weirdo comedy...

[@aronquemarr7434]

Sam Simmons?

[@burgerbobbelcher]

Absurdism sorta died out of mainstream for a while after monty python. I'm so happy people are appreciating it again. Just the pure joy of asking "what tf is he talking about" while bent over laughing, ugh.

[@aland155]

Andy Kaufman would be smiling. .

[@jameswaugh2150]

You should watch bob mortimer

[@kevinbush4300]

​@burgerbobbelcher Where are you, mate? You must've seen Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer? And if you haven't, are you in for a treat?!!

[@lvmln7843]

when people say something is chaotic it's usually chaotic but understandable. this? the most delightful confusing chaotic stuff. golden ratio of chaos and funny... amazing

[@shoemcshoe9873]

His chaotic energy is something that needs to be seen live. If you ever get the chance it is always a wild ride.

[@ginnion.7759]

Hadn’t heard of Sam until Taskmaster, I really enjoyed this and laughed at the chaos.

[@pakora81]

RIP Grandad Cambo: only 138 years old

[@cromulence]

There is something VERY wrong with Sam Campbell. And I'm 100% here for it.

[@jimmydgaf8291]

I hope they made it to regionals

[@benxnewman]

Not with that attitude, they won't

[@soulwaves20000]

How did he come up with that material truly unique and total chaos. Hilarious

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

Can you imagine Sam and James Acaster just sitting and having a conversation?! It would be HILARIOUS!!

[@lydiamontgomery752]

they're friends! and sam was on off menu recently :)

[@Krinkle-Moose]

Sam was on an episode of the Off Menu podcast which is hosted by James Acaster and Ed Gamble.

[@RickReasonnz]

Give the Off Menu podcast a listen with James and Ed Gamble talking to Sam. It's.... obviously nuts.

[@willkirkup2311]

there's literally an off menu of just that haha

[@samdurham6277]

James Acaster brought on a portrait of himself for a prize task on Taskmaster, "The most surprisingly beautiful thing." It was a drawing of James done by Sam; it was cartoonish, graphic, disturbing, and surprisingly beautiful.

[@angeladawn805]

I'm so glad this came up. It's the tail end of 2023, and I've only just discovered this delight of a man on TASKMASTER ❤❤

[@westiepup369]

Thankful that Taskmaster introduced me to Sam.

[@brian-doesnt-know]

he is insane...ly good at circles and bows

[@Unlimitedpooowwwwwaaaaa]

Love how most comics tend to have a coherent narrative as they tell jokes and Sam is just like, here’s some stuff, and some more stuff, don’t like it? Got just the thing for that it’s some more stuff.

[@civildissension]

Sam’s great. I love his work as White House press secretary for Obama from June 2010-July 2010.

[@ASU885]

Is he a child of divorce?

[@RikAlessi]

😂

[@charlieguy6872]

Oh my god he is an absolute genius

[@Joel00000]

That last bit kills me every time hahaha

[@Bozzyplays]

This guy is like a human randomizer 😆

[@pokerphil1st]

I had to watch this twice back to back

[@tobyb1018]

What the hell is that whole circle-apes-bows thing??! 😂 no idea what or why he’s doing it but it’s funny!..

[@kevinbush4300]

That's it, lol... you got it!😂

[@philiplawton]

Hey, everyone, I figured it out! He's saying "Centre Link" - it's social security in Australia.

[@doublelxp]

I know it wasn't intentionally a joke, but I found those lozenge names hilarious for some reason.

[@kelzuya]

Aussies have the silliest names for things. They always sound like how a toddler talks.

[@masonhill3673]

TELL ME THAT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A PRECIOUS GEM TELLITTOMYFACE

[@stu9000]

I’m crying with laughter.

[@ehname1]

If comedy is doing the unexpected, Sam's got it covered.

[@tbz1551]

Taskmaster fans are in for a ride 🔴⬛️⚫️🟥

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

I still need to work on my respectful bows

[@kayacarmen]

i love him just pure chaos

[@TheKosstImogen]

Eternally sad that I don't know if I'll be able to work "I wanna see bigger circles, and MORE RESPECTFUL BOWS!" into ordinary conversation.

[@blakebrenton120]

I wish I was here at this show. This is absolutely hilarious

[@jakegravad4342]

That was mental...fn hilarious 😂

[@stephenturner4715]

awww im gonna root ya! hahahahah

[@KrisAdamsTV]

That was hilarous. I saw him on Would I Lie To You, and he really shone.

[@BenCortez]

Never laughed so hard at a powerpoint presso!

[@dragpianostotheocean]

I havent laughed this much in so long, absolutely incredible.

[@Stefing]

Every bit as wonderfully weird as I'd expected.

[@shivondianamusic]

That was ridiculously funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bernardblack6116]

Absurd! I love it

[@miniclip13sa]

I like how his taskmaster voice is completely different than his voice when he is actually in Australia.

[@simon.foley1]

This was chaotic and so funny

[@KRYoung_dev]

I laughed so hard I'm crying 🤣

[@sifi7950]

Love this routine still; even though I’ve watched this several times. 👏

[@AlexJ1]

Australian James Acaster

[@tylerdaly5395]

I'm in love with this man and he will never know

[@JackArnoldAudio]

Does anyone know if the circle with the (chimps?) and the music is an Aussie show reference? Hilarious either way!

[@binscent1]

Aussie here, can confirm it's not a reference. The Australian audience are all just as confused as you are. It's absurd and I absolutely love it.

[@kuylerthompson8348]

Found the song! Its La Raya by Éric Serra

[@Pamer]

he's so good in Fisk

[@rhysstrain7114]

The best

[@chipichipichapachapa733]

This is halfway comedy halfway contemporary art!

[@samuelele]

After seeing him on taskmaster, this is exactly the kind of show I expected him to do.

[@discoverkenya]

James Acaster must really enjoy this guys comedy.

[@localkauf]

Okay I need to see this guy live

[@dewitrobbie]

Taskmaster made me look him up

[@tux1968]

Did they make it to regionals?

[@shanghaiallie]

The answer is Throaties though.

[@LesleyTaylor101]

Truly funny guy!

[@emilybitzel7242]

Genius.

[@SP-ie1vx]

The weirdness of this whole thing is genius.

[@Sammie1053]

Alright, I watched this ten minutes ago and found it mildly amusing but I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. Time will tell how much real estate this takes up in my mind and for how long, but it's not looking good

[@Jonosolongo]

Genious

[@ShinyHubCaps]

So Taskmaster starts this week 😂

[@Willow0.o]

Now THIS is comedy.

[@GregoreLopez]

Andy Kaufman would love this

[@samcrabtree32]

For the good of humanity, we can’t leave him and James Acaster alone in a room together

[@84homey]

great - really funny!

[@SuperVids98]

memepage owner energy

[@sam_the_man]

His cadence and character are kinda similar to James Acaster if you listen to him for long enough. Except maybe 65% more unhinged.

[@roseharris4078]

i cannot work out what drug name he is pronouncing at 30 seconds in but i think my life would be improved by it

[@StupidLittleNobody]

LOL he's said he's on "Centrelink" I.e. the dole/unemployment benefits.

[@skar509]

Not a drug. Centrelink is government benefits 😅

[@benjaminturale6326]

"Centrelink"...not a drug. Here in Australia this is the government agency that handles unemployment and social security payments. The joke being he's a stand up and not making enough money.

[@dans.8095]

What was thst medication he talks about?

[@IsThisMi]

If you're talking about where he says "I'm the only comedien on ....' he says centrelink which is like australian social security or welfare

[@breaneainn]

Uncancellable because it's just too weird. comedy is back!

[@broccolee4328]

Eyyyy it's Holly Walsh!

[@ashsweet]

The red lozenge

[@Shadow4977]

Mmm....yep

[@biggjiggins8987]

Are him

[@Adodereader1]

Feel like he is partically inspired by james acaster. The slight voice crack he ends sentences with and the randomness

[@benjyluke9811]

11

[@expectationlost]

Lots of local references

[@VinhPrag]

Regionals

[@Gunt_Puncher]

Anyone else in here just furious with the treatment of the gorillas? Be they of legitimate or of digital construct?

[@Fredric_Cedrich]

3:20 I think we’ve just witnessed the birth of a cult.

[@SilentlyFalling]

He's literally Australian James Acaster

[@TheManCone]

Power point brought to you by Cocaine....It's a hell of a drug...

[@DanKingsert]

Dave Gorman is the PowerPoint King

[@ajsctech8249]

Somethimg is wrong im comedy whem comediams like him are considered successful. Toothache is funnier than this

[@ptur12345]

4-5 spelling errors in a 17 word comment? That's means only 2/3 of your words escape your brain intact!😚

[@anvil_and_ink]

I’ve tried very hard to like this bloke, but I just don’t find him funny. Not sure what the appeal is.

[@sultanofsick]

Is this what passes for entertainment in Australia?

[@IndianMick]

How long after this did the comedy start?

[@HairlessMoleRatx]

why do they laugh at every single sentence hes not even funny😔🙏🏼

[@ptur12345]

Comedy is subjective.

[@BethanyLowe8773]

Really weird. Is this Gen Z humour?

[@adrianmartinelli9799]

Rubbish

[@chesshead]

I don't get it.

[@squiglemcsquigle8414]

Thats the point its absurdist

[@jamesm.1984]

Just not funny

[@yeahdaegzzzzz9831]

Way to steal your entire style from Acaster.

[@squiglemcsquigle8414]

Clearly u dont watch acaster if u think this is the same

[@expectationlost]

not good

[@squiglemcsquigle8414]

Very good

[@danielikelman481]

Where is the funny part?