What was the punchline to the joke, for being from Kent?

@@helenhamilton9561 “Kent” sounds like “c*nt.” So the way the joke is supposed to go is: Lee: Where are you from? Audience: I’m from Kent Lee: What did you call me? (Making it sound like the audience member called him the swear) But because he was so messed up, he gave the set up wrong. Instead of letting the audience member say, “Kent,” which is necessary, Lee botched it by asking, “Anyone in from Kent?”

@@helenhamilton9561 originally "what did you call me?" because Kent kinda sounds like c*nt (instead of * is a u). But he forgot, so he called the dude from Kent... A c*nt.

@@helenhamilton9561 accusing the person from Kent of calling you a similar-sounding word whose severity differs depending on what part of the world you're at, specifically the word he called the man in the audience.

Fact - Lee Mack is French for coat 😂

Funny that

He is a very good comedian

wasnt it - his timing with this joke was flawless...

PhreshFunk true every single northerner has immaculate comedic timing thats the age old stereotype 😵

I have a chicken proof lawn, it's impeccable

@@RossDrum Righto bud

@@RossDrum you look melted.

Especially when you get it from John Cleese.

@SpanielRacing He’s from Kent

@@kylemerryman2074 well he's a c**t then 😄

Paused at 2:39 and his pupils are sooooo dilated. Incredible

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Lucifer’s Edits really ? Hadn’t thought of that

You've got a heck of a point there!

@@PolskiProductions he worships Lucifer. He's a bit slow

That is in fact when comedy becomes wit. When the tables are turned and the idiot becomes the sage.

H)?h)

Lee Mack has said that making John Cleese laugh like that is the proudest moment of his career.

What makes you think that making John Cleese laugh is more difficult than making anybody else laugh?

@@TallSilentGuy John Cleese is laughing because he recognises the excellence of the story-telling. Fantastic set-up, pacing and execution. You can see the moment Cleese realises Mack is out of the segue and into the joke. Cleese sits up and leans forward to listen intently. John Cleese is a master comedian, and Mack is justifiably proud of impressing such a shewd judge of comedy.

@@liammellor6405 Where did he say it

Hear hear!

I think he like every comedian knows what its like having a joke bomb as well

It’s also pratfall comedy- exactly the kind Cleese came to master. Imagine the comedy set with a Fawlty Towers Spanish accent!

He figured out what was coming... 🙂

thats the thing - absolute genius story teller. he didnt include too many details that would have dragged it out too long and killed the timing. I have watched this like 100 times now and still have tears rolling out of my eyes every time.

I think Lee really got everything wrong 😂

Just remember - Cleese thinks being hit with fish is hilarious... 😉🤣

@@BassandoForte because it is, with the right delivery:)

@@BassandoForte You're a total Kent

@@andrewsoper5434 - Isn't that where Brexiteers come from...?? 🤣🤣

I love him

His a c@@t lol

That's awesome

*Bloke from Kent:* "You'll NEVER guess what Lee Mack called me!"

thats a really good clever comment. respect from an expat in australia.

Yep the story was like a car crash in slow motion! Epic delivery. I've watched this clip so many times now and it still makes me cry laughing.

It looks like John Cleese has figured this all out quite early on but still finds it hilarious

@@FairgoldTraining It's all about the delivery

Proper Lancashire delivery

Thanks for explaining comedy.

And Martin, also a great comedian.

Is there anyone who doesn't owe him a laugh?

Beautiful sentiment.

Brendan Lowe Yes.

Well said!

What a wonderful comment :). And you're right. He's got millions of laughs in the bank when you look at it that way. And it's a good way of looking at it.

You are so right! The timing, the build-up makes it so much funnier. It takes a lot of constrain not to speed up, knowing yourself what is coming.

Especially when you're totally expecting "What did you call me?" to be the punchline. That was a perfect twist.

He makes a slightly better use of "the pause" than even Kelsey Grammer, who IS a master at it.

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I didn't 😅 i know Kent sounds vaguely like the other word (in their accent?) But why did Mack call him one lol 😅

nobody knew what the punchline was going to be... they just knew that everything he did on stage was backfiring. and when he asked if anyone was in from Kent they knew he was screwed then because no matter what happened he had already ruined the planned joke by asking it that way. and then he was drunk so he just blurted out something ridiculous and offensive.

@@RedroomStudios I'm not saying people knew the exact punch line but when the premise of the original joke was to conflate 'Kent' with the other word, while also pointing out he was very drunk, it's clear there was going to be a very specific mix up

As a comedy genius he's just following it to his own logical conclusion. :D

Same here!!! Makes it all the more hysterical LOL!

Like recognises like 😂

The moment where he puts his hand against his forehead he knows what's going to happen.

@@MiketheratguyMultimedia As a comedian who's been drunk on stage, and worked with alcoholic geniuses like some of the Monty Python crew, you could see the comedic PTSD, convulsing him with laughter.

It would be a privileged feeling I imagine

Well I mean, credit to Lee.. But... Taylor Swift also had him laughing, so? I don't know

He laughs easily, though. As should we all. :)

Jon Stewart near swooned when Cleese cracked up to one of his quips

Like most real pros, Cleese is a great comedy audience - he *wants* to laugh and be entertained.

He’s a legend. He’s so quick and so clever.

Lee Mack is the sharpest wit I’ve ever seen. He’s so quick. He’s literally on a lounge with Clunes and Cleese. Some of the best to have ever breathed and they are pissing themselves.

Totally agree. It’s evident it that first DVD he put out years ago, before he hit fame. He’s razor sharp.

Can we please retire that line because it's annoying as hell, and kind of condescending.

So... What (bad?) word was said in the bleep?

@@truthisinthebible found the american

It wasn't an ad lib. It was a written joke.

@James No need to call @Oscar Bravo a “nob”. It is almost certainly a scripted joke - it’s an anecdote, like many of us tell. Difference is Lee Mack’s timing as well as physical comedy - in his gesticulations and facial expressions - is a masterclass. A beautifully choreographed joke.

@James Lee Mack's wider body of work is also mainly scripted. He's very good at delivering scripted jokes as if he's making it up. That's what comedians do.

Lee is an absolute legend, and the fact that people love to nitpick his deliveries is simply proof of that fact. He and David Mitchell have some of the most legendary comedic exchanges I've ever seen on Would I Lie to You

I could not hear the punch line, what did he say?

@@silajeep1 use your imagination.

Y Lee mack lucky

To bad he's politically ignorant.

I think it's him thinking "been there" or "yeah, def been there" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@@chipgaasche4933 He's so politically astute and based , it's unbelievable. The fact that he cancels the wokies before they have a chance to cancel him shows his integrity and balls of steel. Absolute hero.

I had one of my favorite female comedians (she's become a bit too harsh and mean for my taste now, but before, she was great) move into my city and she did some free workshops, to get people excited about plays, theathre and comedy (she'd organised an education, together with a few others.) Either way, I wasn't interested in the education, but I did join the free workshop and at some point, we had to improvise. A girl got given the card 'scared' and she immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the firebrigade, there's a cat stuck in a tree!' She kept screaming and crying about the cat for a while and then gestured to me, indicating that I had to step in and take the card. I immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the cats, there's a fireman stuck in a tree!' Such a silly move, but the comedian was laughing loudly. After this I imitated a forgetful goldfish and she thought it was hilarious. I was very closely watching the others, but she didn't laugh as loud when they improvised. And then I got given a scenario with a (young and scared) boy that had to play my collegue. The audience (others) would mention emotions and we would play them. In the scenario, we were in a circus and I was angry at him for not-warning the manager about a broken spotlight (that was about to fall down.) Two minutes in, I was yanking at his shirt, screaming bloody murder about the risks and dangers and my unborn grandchildren that had been in jeopardy while performing underneath a wonky spotlight. And he was shy, h hadn't been prepared for this improv and didn't know what to do and was genuienly about to cry (I felt só bad) and I heard hiccup-noises coming from the bench and I looked up and the comedian was holding her head, nearly crying as well, but with laughter in this instance. I continued on the same level of anger, which turned into tears (sadness) and madness and eventually just screaming into the air while rocking back and forth and clutching at his arm(the boy left without saying anything afterwards and I'm pretty sure I crushed his ego and dreams and hopes and t-shirt) and still I felt so proud. The comedian laughed about my improv, she liked my improv, that made the guilt go away again.

@@Widdekuu91 LOL ... if I had an Oscar, Globe or BAFTA in my hand right now, I'd bloody give to you!😉😂

But did yall know that LOGIC IS BIRACIAL

@Lena Carlsson I got my hardback copy last summer, from a charity shop near Málaga, for €1. Bargain!

@@razzle1964 Ahhww thanks :D I'd gladly accept it and put it in my cabinet on display. :D

He was already laughing before the punchline because he knew whatever was coming would be hilarious .

@@jmvm31 Cleese had already worked out the punchline and was laughing at the anticipation of it being delivered

I think it's his delivery which is very good, sort of asserting each line, he does this on Would I Lie to You he sounds like someone trying to get a point across and be right all the time.

Clearly this was a developed talent and not quite something that came to him naturally.

@@WCGreeny so?

he's an amazingly quick wit, there is another YT vid with about 2 hours of him just banging out funny stuff.

The issue with him is he can be a bit overbearing/finishes people's jokes/goes for low hanging fruit. He definitely is quick witted and a genuinely funny guy but if he toned it down a bit sometimes and let things breathe, I feel would be better

Wait till you find some Bernie Mac clips.

I don’t think that he is THE funniest of all time, but he’s def in the top 15/20

I just love him. What a splendid man and a brilliant actor. And he's sexy as hell with all that gorgeous hair. Woof.

I've watched it before and then again today... at least 50 times on each occasion.

He lets his guests actually talk! Totally different than the garbage late shows here in the US.

Indeed. He never seems to feel the need for the show to be about him.

@@z3char1ah Our garbage late shows are all now just poorly done attempts at WOKE propaganda sh*t & ideologies using smarmy, annoying COVERTLY HOSTILE A**CLOWN 'hosts'. Even SNL. has turned to CR*P..😳💩🤡🙈

I enjoy him letting his guests actually speak as well. So many hosts don't.

he lubes them up with plenty of alcohol too, which helps lol

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and Monty Python and the Holy Grail is full of scenarios that make me laugh

@@CorvusCorone68 Oh I do enjoy a good scenario.

Pun intended?

I thought the same!!! I did a double take before I realised who they were!!

BBC wardrobe

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Lol 😂

Lmfao so true

yep, it all combines to be absolutely priceless!

Guess you've just got to ask yourself one question, would he lie to you? Well? Would he, punk?

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More stories than Shakespeare

I don't think it really matters! He's funny either way!

Lee Mack when he's given an absurd lie can embellish the dumbest lies when he panics. David Mitchell can induce panic in Lee some of the time... And it's comedy gold when he does!

You mean he's a sex god?

tergre54 I mean living*

Randy Marsh that’s your opinion and living legend is my opinion 👍🏽😀

And love Not going out 👏👏

goober what did you call him...?!! ;)

Totally agree.

I love Clunes’s laugh as Gary. One of the best laughs there is.

@Brad dіe Irriterend III If they really wanted to, then yes they could.

@Brad dіe Irriterend III The one with the biggest balls, probably channel 4.

@@NicolaKaye When he laughs at Tony wearing glasses is possibly the best laugh ever

Yes!

@@Offspeed2 but what did he said tho ? can someone write down the joke ? English is not my first language

It was worth it

Agreed!!

Pleaseee could you tell me what he says at 2:00 ? I'm not a native English speaker and i'm dying to get the joke!!

@@soniaseguz “And this bloke shouts out ‘Me!’ “ “And I said …… well you’re a c***”

@@Perseus0 oooh i see, i just cAn't !! 🤭

I was just thinking that! I'd add Jamie Dorman's funny walk to the list though😆

gazpaacho chowder Hahaha perfect comment

Abdicates

But who’s doing the reglazing?

This is the best comment here. Well played.

Haha 😂

Agree, I come here every now and then and it still make me laugh and watching John Cleese cracking up is a joy.

"must of"?? Didn't you mean "must have"?

@baukanakuab thank you sir spellalot, I am humbled by your wisdom and grace. Please forgive my lowly education, we can not all be as enlightened as your benevolent self 🤩

What is he saying? I’m deaf & the closed captions don’t work! Is he saying “c-t?lol.

@@DippyHippie Yes

As soon as the " but I was very drunk"

The bloke from Kent's name is Mike Hunt.

@@nickrich56 Actually I think Mr Hunt's first name may have been Warwick. :)

Hello

Hello beautiful queen how are you doing today I hope you are doing well and I really appreciate you being my fans 💓💓💓💓

Yes, we have it on authority they`re all c*x!s

It's probably a lot of people who just hate that word.

2k is a lot of Kents.

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@@zilspeed P

And 100% true, to boot!

comedy sketch? its not a sketch. its wasnt scripted or planned. it's a comedy moment.

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😅😅 Laughing means you’re still alive

So, since you stupidly bleeped out the punchline. What was the punchline?

@@euanlg2256 No! You stupidly misread what was written. The fault is yours.

Martin Clunes is generous with his laugher.

Thought it was John Farnham youd know who I mean if you are in Australia

@@stevecooper3010 it's uncanny the resemblance.

@Tony Bramhall I know you are but what am I?

Great comment

Weird that that kids has called you a bell end for saying that ... Really weird

@@easywatching these children of today...no respect 😅

Amazing

❤

The world*

gotta start somewhere!

Lee Mack is lightning fast! Never seen any comedian as fast as him.

@Conn Benn I agree that typically British comedians are the best out of all the english speaking countries. However, America does have some amazing comedians too like Bill Burr and John Mulaney. I'd consider them some of the best globally.

@Conn Benn I've never seen Bill as obnoxious and I suppose it goes without saying that Dave is the best US comedian. I'm the other way round with John, I think Big Mouth is a terrible show but I love his stand up