We Gotta Save the Bees! | Greer Barnes | Stand Up Comedy

Comedian Greer Barnes jokes about the social structures of both the human world and the animal world in his hilarious Don't Tell Comedy set!
Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 100+ cities across the US in unique locations for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience! The location is kept a secret until the day of the show and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage! Check out our website for upcoming live shows in your city! www.donttellcomedy.com
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Comedian Greer Barnes, is regularly featured at NYC’s legendary Comedy Cellar. He’s appeared on Late Night With Stephen Colbert (CBS), and Inside The Comedy Cellar (Comedy Central). Greer’s TV/film acting credits include, Ezra, The Joker, The Comedian, Red Oaks (recurring) and Crashing (recurring), among many others. Greer’s first comedy album, See What I’m Saying is available on iTunes.
Instagram: / greerbarnes_
TikTok: / greerbarnescomedian
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Greer Barnes
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory & Brett Kushner
VP of Production: Marissa Gallant
Live Events Manager: Drew Platt
Co-Directors: Gordie Earle III & Brad Silnutzer
Director of Photography: Mark Davis
Gaffer: Tom Atwell
Swing: Reed Nisson
Camera Operators:
Addison Farrell
Rylie Field
Alan Jensen
Katie LeVander
Marlana Skrobe
Brandon Wells
1st AC: Sarah Alexander
Editor: Jordan Tetewsky
Color Correction: Mark Davis
Sound Recordist: Eugene Kim
Re-Record Mixer: Ryan Meadows
Production Designer: Oak Laokwansathitaya
Set Dresser: Lucy Hislop
Art Assistant: Marlon Reid
Graphics: Megan Hunter
Production Assistants:
Paige Asachika
David Berg
Aine Hunt
Eddie Lorah
Lucas Stone
Brandon Wells
Photographer: Marcus Russell Price
Art Provided by: Noura Elrhalami (@seamistcollection)
Special thanks to our generous hosts, Triangle Loft in New York City, NY

[@nightcypha]

This, him, THIS is who Netflix should be giving specials to. 12 minutes is not enough.

[@rookymusic6310]

YESSSSSSSS

[@stephonpheng5806]

HIM!

[@nightcat87]

_Him_

[@n2essence]

Him.

[@lvalesic-bralo2478]

Bim

[@fadlabi738]

As an African I confirm, that's exactly how our bees talk

[@apocalypse487]

Who ah we?

[@MansaKimani]

They want us to be Killer Bees, Then Killer Bees We'll Be 😅

[@eastvandb]

I KNEW it!

[@victorduru11]

✨✨✨

[@AzazelsWings]

Lmao

[@radarshak3092]

He was hitting those European rave dance moves tho🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-mn3xz8rw2n]

Bro I felt them as a south African. It's almostt like he was enjoying some deep house or techno

[@kreyali]

"I got my Beats going... I don’t have no headphones, I just got beats"😂🤣😂 Greer Barnes is a Legend. I remember seeing him on Def Comedy Jam in the 90's. Been a fan since. Extremely talented. I hope Netflix gives him a special.

[@chanteandrews849]

I LOST it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@azhan1955]

Could u explain this one to me. I didn’t get it.

[@lionelfranklin4529]

@@azhan1955It’s not very deep, he is referring to the famous Beats by Dre (now owned by Apple headphones) and they people just refer to them as Beats. So he is kind of just saying he is very poor and just makes the beats up in his head.

[@K4mBbal1in23]

@@azhan1955he’s beatboxing bro😂

[@Lost_Serpent]

@@azhan1955 music in his head

[@nulllex0099]

Having no punchline to the whole bee routine actually collapsed my lung, that was amazing XD

[@1truek269]

Yasss! 😂😂😂😂

[@OKLAHOMALOVE2]

He should of had the baby bee (that wanted to be a "honey bee") fly away to his aunts house and as he pass (the dad), he makes whistling sound (the gay dudes made in the joke before) 😂

[@sheene.c9455]

I was so locked in 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sc0Obs]

@@OKLAHOMALOVE2that would have been a good ending to the joke

[@trevorfurusa3102]

Thanks for ruining that it didn’t have one perform I watched sigh

[@Hazeynymph]

The “I don’t know where I’m going with is” is just hilarious in itself 😂 👌

[@1truek269]

Exactly! 😂😂😂 and I was too invested!

[@prachetasnayse9709]

Forget Netflix special, I want this man to narrate a nature show 💀

[@GRANDDOSE]

For real lol was so funny cuz I was sucked into the story

[@thomasmitchell4128]

This guy is hilarious but this is all recycled material. Wish he had some new material.

[@shariffbrown04]

​@@thomasmitchell4128 soooo I gotta say.. from what I learned n my stand up class u keep your hits like an Artist top 10 songs

[@Lil-Britches]

😂 when he put his hand out like the bee was crawling on it. Master story telling. Damn what a ride he has everyone in the palm of his hand ❤

[@Jewelzbabiii]

Gave me Candy man vibes 😅

[@MrMochi-nl1zb]

He opened with an awkward “yay~” and instantly captivated the audience. He’s a star

[@humanpersonne]

He's so freakin talented.

[@ButterBunny-]

Bro I’ve loved this dudes comedy for years! Happy to see him on here!!!!

[@DontTellComedy]

Greer is an absolute legend! We’re lucky to have him on. Thanks for watching the set 🙏

[@rookymusic6310]

Me too!!! Ever since Comedy Central presents days - he should be HUGE!!!

[@JP-jd8wr]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@alanpage4075]

I’ve never seen this brother and I watch a lot of standup on KZbin. SO happy to have finally been exposed to him! Great comedian!

[@ButterBunny-]

@@alanpage4075 love that for you. Cheers 🍻

[@tecklermuvuti3825]

Crowd, give that man a standing ovation. Deserves that and more.

[@Arabic4Beautiful]

Really clever comedian. Greer understands people, prejudice, and expectation at a super high level.

[@shableep]

Denzel is my favorite comedian

[@domino2oh-riginal]

Book of Eli 😂

[@jewelz5761]

😂😂😂

[@peacebalancetruth]

​@@domino2oh-riginal😮 There it is 📖🤝😂.

[@kdoris2001]

LMAOO

[@jayosei7499]

Or homeless Idris Elba

[@gracerecla3824]

holy moly his delivery is immaculate

[@davidearle7209]

Greer has been doing this for a long time, he’s mastered his delivery

[@FjjtGjt]

no its not

[@CharifRocka]

​@@FjjtGjt Shut up

[@Abominable_Intelligences]

​@@FjjtGjt*whistlenoises*

[@daBigberg]

​@@FjjtGjt please do tell us how he could've done better

[@howardbutler3209]

He's a really skilled, witty, strategic and funny comedian.

[@stephonpheng5806]

The accents, the premise, that DELIVERY and the Beatbox Hum.. favourite act in Years. Bravo.

[@OyosDivineDigital]

This happiness this video has brought me is crazy. This comedian is hilarious.

[@philipandrews8491]

Greer Barnes is a gem. You should check out some of his older stuff

[@xapokalypse]

@@philipandrews8491 def going to do that

[@LadyOmeke]

I totally feel you. I'm highly impressed!

[@daniellemons23]

@@philipandrews8491this is his older stuff 😂

[@obliviouscandybar]

Isn't this the guy who had the ping pong skit? I saw him at a comedy club years ago and he was the funniest comedian that night. Had me in stitches. Love how he mixes sound effects into his jokes.

[@beigefox6579]

Yep its him. Anytime i see him on the stage, I'm always excited to hear the sound effects. The ping-pong and the horses during that set was just unbelievably good, especially when listening on some surround speakers. 🔥🔥💪

[@makermagazine5853]

Yes! He does have a ping-pong skit-it’s on KZbin/Comedy Central

[@pitt8274]

It’s him

[@godsassassin3733]

He was in a cancelled “gay boxing” skit on Chappelle Show. Funniest shit ever😂😂

[@codybennett244]

He did the ping pong bit on his comedy central presents and to this day its one of the funniest things I've seen

[@sackonjackson5200]

“I don’t got no headphones I just got beats”😂😂😂

[@jedwards1792]

His ability to project an entire character just with his voices is spectacular.

[@USERNAMEUNKN0WN]

Please finish the bee joke man that shit was trippy accurate … love this man …it’s been too long

[@kirayamato3756]

plot twist : thats the whole line of jokes

[@USERNAMEUNKN0WN]

@@kirayamato3756 haha yeah right this man is comedic genius at work … sorry nahhh look up some of his old work… yea he still working on some but this guy is too legit to quit 😂🤗👍

[@thisgame2]

It was even better that it didn't end

[@ianjohnson1328]

Took me half hour to watch this 11 minute set. I would rewind every line a couple times. Greer has such a n easy pace. Watched all his youtube stuff multiple times. Legend. Need more!!!

[@fantasma8253]

Every joke was hitting hard bro I had to rewind this A LOT

[@cristalynnj3931]

Me too! Laughed hard the first time at jokes, then watched them each a couple more times and laughed even harder!

[@christopherthegreat4226]

Love this dude. Always cracks me up but he's on another level now.

[@donpapito9504]

He is special and deserves a SPECIAL.

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Greer Barnes is NATURALLY funny and clever. 12 minutes is definitely not enough. We need a special man

[@davidr8490]

Stumbled upon his comedy over 20+ years ago. Easily is funnier than many comics that are making big money doing big shows! It's a shame he isn't better known

[@HTxGhost24]

Have you seen the one "white woman fell in front of me"? I laughed so damn hard!!

[@didgejamman]

True story… I don’t think I’ve came across his comedy before, which I don’t know I missed. He’s definitely funny. Too many out here aren’t that funny.

[@tristc6909]

Damn I just found him this year

[@seandominic1806]

I bartended at a comedy club in nyc for a few years. Greer Barnes would regularly get a standing ovation! Hands down one of the best comics alive. I always stopped what I was doing to listen to he sets. Even if I heard them before they would always have me in tears.

[@nehvrashscrohtumvakle2479]

“🤭🤭🤭No baba, I want to be a honey bee” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Peardash]

Does a great job adding on to his routines. Nothing is rushed. Been watchin this dude for many years. Smart comedian

[@rookymusic6310]

Greer Barnes is one of the GOATS of comedy! Every clip I’ve ever seen of him is HILARIOUS. Let’s make this go viral!!!

[@Pumpkin0_0]

First time hearing this guy. He sounds like a professional book narrator, looks like a video game character, seems like a great guy to hang out with, great at acting things out, does spot-on impressions, and his jokes are so hilarious and so well timed that I thought I needed more and only 4 minutes had gone by, which made me really happy. I replayed most parts of this video so many times that this was basically a 20-minute set for me, and I still laughed each and every time. Thanks Don't Tell Comedy for bringing this gem to more people. Beautiful set!

[@amandadidomenicantonio3135]

Anyone that can make people laugh this hard without extreme profanity or vulgar jokes is an incredibly funny human being, in my opinion. 😂❤

[@Al-dj3wp]

This is the best set I've seen on Don't tell so far. He's fantastic with accents, the delivery is phenomenal and the man has swag. Can't wait to see the rest of his work.

[@garciavashchino1]

I love this man!!!! Legit story time joke was so genius, I was that girl in the back like "finish the story" lol!!!

[@jays7072]

Clicked on the vid the second I saw the name lol love this guy 👏🏾👏🏾😂

[@thevirginslayer5362]

It's been too long since I laughed this hard. I needed this, thank you Sir.

[@Kevtron9000]

Saw him in a NYC club this past winter. He leveled the place, and even took a photo outside w me after. Extremely cool dude

[@willawright]

The grass is green, the sky is blue and Greer Barnes kills. Some things never change

[@kannonknight8755]

The acorn falling and cop joke was ELITE

[@alt3034]

I wonder if people know the true story behind that joke?

[@knowheartbeats]

I honestly dont think they get it​@@alt3034

[@user-xh4ts4jd6x]

I have never really seen this comedian, but now I’m a fan. It is pure genius to take a bee joke racism and such a melodic tone and make it funny great work.

[@DudeWerewolf]

Greer just takes control of the room with his timing and pace. Legend, man. 👑

[@anthony-jt2mv]

Love this guy.... He's so underrated

[@db9841]

This guy is so refreshing

[@travisjentertainment6866]

That ending was top class 😂😂 "he's coming this way, heyy come on..."

[@lorrainebrown1520]

He’s so funny 😂. Love his accents and storytelling.

[@shalomj.]

The African bee joke won in my books😂😭😭 everything really but-🤣🤣

[@brookefasnaugh1555]

Had that little bee voice in my head all day haha I don't even listen to podcasts but I would if it was his bees talking

[@kylekazanjian-amory7867]

Greer is one of the greats! Easily one of my favorite Don't Tell sets wow!

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

HAHAHA This brother is one of my favorite comedians. He is effortlessly funny.

[@BeauAmoureux]

This man is EFFORTLESSLY funny! 😂

[@Aeonshield]

Where was he when they were writing Bee Movie? Seinfeld, eat your heart out.

[@dirtymead]

“..why are you in the park this late?”😂😂😂

[@knotdone5292]

Bro he didn't even need to finish that bee bit. This whole set was actually perfect. Every moment was a hilarious vibe.

[@friedpizza262]

I've never seen anything like this! Holy cow!!

[@shableep]

This guy is next level.

[@oneizzyjones]

I’m going to animate that Save the Bees into Uk and African bee joke. It was hilarious and cinematic all at once

[@sinemjalo3383]

“There is an unsuspecting white man right there” is killing me 😭😂😂. Because dude really is just chilling and minding his business 😭

[@akshayde]

white lady in the corner loving it 🤣

[@andrewogunmokun9309]

I love Greer, I hope he comes back!

[@ragantate3995]

😅😅😅😅😅all I see is him on Chappelle show asking the girl “i keep it real, ain’t that right shorty?”

[@CameraKevin]

We need a whole hour special of this guy!!!!

[@gharrasmohammed7576]

Finally, 🎉Greer Barnes is here 🥳 is the is one of the best comedians Ever , i have been watching him for years and he deserve ❤️ to be here 🎉

[@coreyyohm]

holy smooookes man i rewinded every 5 seconds the entire video .. NOTHING but punchlines with this guy. golden golden golden

[@ianjohnson1328]

Did the exact thing. Was anxiously watching the time. Never wanted it to end.

[@opeadekunle]

I busted out laughing just from reading the thumbnail. He’s too funny 🤣🤣

[@Jacqie_Lee]

This man is HYSTERICAL!! I’m shocked I don’t know him I follow so much comedy. Thank goodness for the KZbin algorithm! He’s f’in GREAT!

[@tylermontae]

This man is a legend!!

[@CedricG-mo3py]

“I smoke sometimes ,a lot, every day”😂😂😂😂

[@KadoTheNorm]

Unsung legend hope he puts out a special soon

[@solaraslays]

When I tell you I could not breathe from laughing so hard! 🤣😭☠️ His sound effects and character development is too good. 🤣🤣🤣

[@inhanddeliveriesservices4490]

As bummed as I am to hear him recycle material from 20 years ago, I'm so psyched to hear him doing stand up again. That Keebler elves joke still cracks me up to this day 😂😂😂

[@anthonychristianson411]

I feel like he expanded on the squirrel joke lmao I don't remember it being that in-depth before

[@natty187]

Don't think i have heard it before, so new all good to me

[@desordenpublico]

@@natty187the keebler one he said he was smoking weed and got so high he went up to a tree and started kicking and calling the elves out “ I know you in there (take a hit) come out and give me some cookies “ I probably butchered the whole shit but it’s sort of like that.

[@thelittlebean8734]

I wasn't expecting that ending 😭😂😂😂

[@mauriliosanchezolivarez]

“You know you do have an aunt named nun’shadu” you can feel the crowd wondering where the bit is going right at this moment. Their silence, their focus. Fuckin kills me everytime 😂

[@taiwoishola309]

Dude looks like Idris Elba

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Absolutely! I thought that WAS him at first! 😅

[@Stu_DLNGR]

All black guys look alike?

[@melancholymoshpit]

@@Stu_DLNGR All the ones that look alike do.

[@QuickArt-md9vd]

Denzel! ​@@Stu_DLNGR 😅😅😅

[@TrustMelDontCare]

​@@melancholymoshpit best answer I've ever heard 😭👌🏾

[@gringochucha]

Funny as hell. And original style. Best stand-up I've seen in a while.

[@GinaGreenlee]

THIS is comedy gold. I love Don't Tell Comedy because the comedians have to actually WRITE jokes. This trend toward excessive crowd work is not working for me. A little crowd work here and there but this kind of writing is so fresh, so unexpected, and hilarious. I love this channel and this comedian is one of my many faves. Seen him before.

[@ryanstevens90210]

This guy has talent and is not mainstream. Speaks volunes about his character...class

[@BrutalOslaugh95]

I love Greer Barnes man, wish he could show up more.

[@raymondharris6599]

I see a "GREER BARNES THUMBNAIL" and I immediately hit the like button...👍🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@bonobo3748]

Australia has native bees that are super chill laid back little bros

[@trevormendez5363]

Laughter is the greatest medicine on Earth😂😅🎉 keep them laughing

[@SereneSpaceAstronaut-gr2xh]

1st time I've seen this guy, 13 minutes of none stop laughter

[@saacid1645]

Bro cooked

[@SuccessfulShay]

This definitely just brightening my day. He’s is naturally funny and the sound effects/impersonations, are perfect.

[@CM-dh8py]

Give this guy a Netflix special. I need more of his jokes in my life! And we do gotta save the bees y’all.

[@Chroniclilskip27]

I love watching him perform and I'm happy to see him on Don't Tell. He did change up some of the jokes but for the most part these have to be at least 10 years old now. I still laughed but man it would be great to hear some brand new stuff from him

[@danielodia7027]

He's sooo good I hate that he's not bigger than this!

[@wpetercollins5519]

Love this guy, brilliant doesn't even come close to describing him. He should definitely have his own special.

[@rojomcdonald5057]

Lol this guy's hilarious 😂couldn't stop laughing the whole set. Love to see more.

[@jag61688]

Greer is such an underrated comic. Such a talented dude

[@andrewradloff1282]

Greer "I smoke a little bit of weed a lot of the time" Barnes!!!!😂😂😂

[@jasminevalentine1919]

This guy is the funniest I’ve seen in decades.

[@TheJones1]

He's the most underrated I've ever seen! AMAZING!

[@bigelowkaryn]

I laughed so hard, I’m definitely sharing this with my beekeeping community 😂

[@cavalaxis]

But, what happan to the baybee bee? Did he go on to start a honey empire? Did he have to take out his rivals? Did he eventually become the killer bee he never wanted to be? Did the European honey bee get hooked on African honey? Did he sell all his possessions and move to Africa where he could work for the Honey Empire? Did his father bee disown him? Next up on Bee Succession...

[@Dino.be.stoned]

Yes … lol

[@cheryltyler7642]

My first time hearing this guy is right now. I’m now an instant fan. He’s super funny and refreshing

[@trevharpa9371]

Greer Barnes always has good jokes about things we all can relate to that we didn’t know related to ..

[@IAMEYI]

Greer Barnes a whole ass comedy legend if you know you really know! He would murk Netflix. They don't wanna give him and others that type of money even though bro BEEN doing stand up!

[@blackguyjohn]

This was phenomenal and as an African I appreciated the Killer Bee bit even more! Bravo Mr Greer. I hope he has a special someday cause he’s talented. 👏🏾😂

[@nicp1649]

Just wow to see Greer after a long time! He definitely deserves a special👍👍 Hope to see more and more!

[@johntawfic510]

This is the longest I ever kept laughing from any comedian before, for 11 minutes straight i am in tears laughing my ass off

[@linkueishogun6494]

Man I love this dude

[@chilliwraslin2510]

Greer is a legend in this game