When You're a 2nd Class Titanic Passenger and No One Wants to Make a Film About You
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At the end of the movie she throws a moderately priced piece of costume jewelry into a swimming pool.
Oh my god. 😂
When the comments make me laugh more than a good comedy video!
Priceless 🤣 (unlike the jewelry)
At the ripe old age of 43.
As a third class passenger on the Titanic, the one thing I can say for sure about my trip: I was indeed well hydrated.
Always a comedian Bert...Still have your slingshot?
@Goaltender Interference
I think I would’ve gone for the dry suit, but if I could afford that I wouldn’t be sailing third class
You are all going to eat turds in purgatory! 😂
Do you reccommend? My family's considering going next summer.
@@roxiethecockapoo1138 Well... I'd bring some life jackets. It's definitely an exhilarating journey though :)
My grandmother was not a survivor on the Titanic. She was not even a passenger. She lived on a farm far from the ocean.
Which is why it was so shocking when she was hit by an iceberg.
@@jeffrey.p.thornton 🤣
What was her experience like on the titanic?
Same!!! All four of my grandparents were also neither Titanic passengers nor crew, nor ever travelled on any ocean liner! I wish I had asked them more about their experiences not being on the Titanic when I was little.
Wow, same here! My great-granny was around in 1912, and she wasn't anywhere near the Titanic either! She never even saw the ocean, or an iceberg! But she did see a couple of decent shipwrecks on Lake Erie, because the Great Lakes are bastards and she lived near the shore her whole life, so close enough?
So, second class men were actually the least likely to survive the sinking, and we still aren't sure why this is today. However, there was something of a theory put forward at the time by second class passenger Lawrence Beesley.
At one point during the sinking, he heard someone shout that they were letting men into lifeboats on the other side of the boat. He saw a lot of men go to the other side, but Lawrence decided to stay where he was. He hypothesized that that's what saved his life because he later learned that the order of "women and children first" was being interpreted to mean "women and children only" on the other side of the ship, whereas it was interpreted as "women and children first and then men if there's still room" on the side he stayed on.
Ah, a fellow nerd! Lawrence Beesley had a rather interesting story. As you mentioned, he stayed on the side of the ship where men were allowed to board, and was allowed to board Lifeboat #13. When the boat hit the water, a discharge of water from Titanic's hull pushed it back to where another boat, #15, was being lowered right on top of it. Fortunately, the crew managed to cut the ropes holding #13 to the lifeboat davits just in time to get out of the way of #15. Beesley himself said that he would never again consider 13 an unlucky number, as it was #13 that saved his life.
I remember hearing in a documentary that 2nd class men were the least likely to survive because of 3 factors:
1) Women and children were put on lifeboats first, and 2nd class men were neither.
2) Men in 1st class were given priority due to their wealth. Some may have even paid to board a lifeboat, but 2nd class men didn't have the luxury to bribe anyone.
3) Men in 3rd class were more likely to be laborers, thus they had the strength to fight their way out of 3rd class and save themselves.
Those are really nice earrings!
@@LillyTheLonelySock Ah middleclass. Not rich enough nor string enough to be anything but middling
I wonder as well if third class men were less likely to pay respect to the ideas that first class men had any more right to a lifeboat than they themselves did and were willing to board one. Whereas 2nd class men may have felt more pressure to behave in a certain way believing it was the gentlemanly thing to do not realizing plenty of first class men weren't above saving their own skins.
There is a certain level of caution associated with the middle classes vs the rich and poor who for different reasons are more likely to take risks. Just an amateur psychology analysis.
It may also be that crew members were less likely to challenge upper class men vs 2nd class men.
Some third class men may have been allowed to board because of their physical strength was needed for rowing.
Ah the lives of second class. Only moderately inhumane treatment for a reasonable price
Today we call that "coach".
My great grandmother was a survivor on the Titanic. Her journal entry is so enlightening as to what was going through her head as a 2nd class passenger.
April 12, 1912
Dinner was good. I had roast beef.
April 13, 1912
Just had lunch. It was lobster bisque.
April 14, 1912
Oh the boat is sinking! Thankfully I managed to sneak into first class and get into a lifeboat.
I like how the year jumps forward with each diary entry 😛
@@jp9707 It is the Time Travelers version.
They knew there was a problem with the ship when it was announced that the Pineapple Upside Down Cake advertised for that night's dessert would be replaced by Pineapple Right Side Up Cake.
i just cant help but laugh bc she was writing her journal while the ship was sinking 😅
@@meer6848 And even while she’s in the lifeboat 🤣
"I wonder who will tell my story? My unromantic middle-class story."😂 At least she's mostly a realist about her status and still enjoying the trip.💜
First class: Pessimist
Second class: Realist
Third class: Also Pessimist (there is no much Optimism in the Edwardian Era)
@@valentinmitterbauer4196 So...pretty much the same as modern day England?
@@guccideltaco No. In modern day England the first class is just _acting_ pessimistic. In reality, they're having the time of their lives.
Ain't no better times than hard times to strike yourself some profit! (Given you already have the funds to do so, of course.)
@@lonestarr1490 Sounds typical (of 1st classes).
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I recently learned that one 2nd class passenger complained so much they bumped her up to 1st. So they had "Karens" even back then.
Forgot to mention that I really enjoy this site and comedy. She's all around lovely.
The whole thing was great but the slide from American to English to Scottish (via coughing, apparently?) at the end sent me over the edge! Brilliant!!
Yeah!! 😅
Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that!
@@calumwatt4360 I watch so much British TV and my ears are used to all sorts of British accents that I almost didn't notice... it was sort of a "Hey, wait... what?" moment and I went back and listened again. So smooth!
So glad SOMEONE has taken a stand on this middle-class erasure!
Second class passengers have to share a board if the ship sinks.
"You have to pay extra if you want to use the library." Had an extra laugh on that one, because in our house the library is the water closet.
Well technically the Library on the Titanic became full of water so, I guess it all evens out in the end.
I remember as a kid growing up in the early 1970’s. My grandparents on one side called it the Reading Room, and the grandparents on my Mama’s side called it the Throne or the Throne Room.
As if 2nd class passengers can read...
@@protorhinocerator142 I m a sekconed passenger and I resnt that.
I love this because this would have been a lot of people's experience, if we were transported from our current status. We like to think of history in terms of what rich people were doing, but most of us would have been ordinary and boring.
Nah, I'd have been in 3rd class, and I'd have just died, because I'm poor and sickly.
At least I'm honest about it.
I'm always impressed by your talent. It's awesome how many dialects and accents you can do. They way you can understand the lives of other people is terrific !
The ending with the American accent waxing into a Scottish accent with each cough was impressive.
@@gard0158 ~Most but not all Americans, Canadians, Irish, and Scots have the most (best) accurate pronunciations of English language words.
~But most of England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa have the least (worst) accurate pronunciations of English language words.
@@royjohnson465 Just curious, what do you mean by most or least accurate? I always assumed that pronunciations just vary according to accents and are therefore neutral
@@morwennaforatenner604 ~It is “not” at all important about the various English “accents” from different countries which is irrelevant. But “it is” most important to pronounce words properly correct being “most accurate” (mainly the Rhotic ‘R’) no matter regardless what the English “accent” is.
~The “Rhotic” varieties of the English language include South West England (Devon & Cornwall), Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and over 90% percent of United States (except for a small percentage in southern Maine, Boston, New York, & New Orleans).
~The “non-Rhotic”
varieties include most of modern England (the funny thing is old England in the past use to have many, many more Rhotic speaker’s in more regions of England who pronounced “all R’s”.!!), Wales, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
~>Look up:: Rhoticity in English”most accurate”< Rhotic pronunciations.
~MOCK, POT, foma, dock, stot, (electric) shock, controvesy, caw (crow), baw (sheep), paw, runna, riva, numba, pefect, militree, territree, strawbree, raspbree, on and on, etc. are incorrect >”least accurate”< non-Rhotic pronunciations.
~There are other examples like some English speakers not pronouncing the H or T, but I do not have the space or time here to explain it all to you here. But I hope this answers your question and makes it a little more clear.
~If you are in Canada, Ireland, or Scotland then you are pronouncing the words correctly “most accurate”.!!
@@royjohnson465 So there's something other than hockey that we Canadians are actually among the best at? Cool!
That "raucous Irish jig in 3rd class " thing sounds delightful. Who knows, it might even magically have cured a 1st class girl's clinical depression.
...permanently
...permanently, despite the next traumatic experience already lurking around the corner.
I love how you seem to have the ability to think of ideas other than the really basic cut and paste "victorian woman meets modern woman" like they are always so specific and thought out I love it
Edwardian. Do try to keep up.
You’re talking about a popular trend. It’s not “basic” to do a popular trend.
The people doing these aren't basic, but I'm describing the baseline "victorian woman meets modern woman" as the basic version of this trend, whereas, Eleanor manages to do an interesting spin on it
@@matthewconnolly8628 I… don’t think this has anything to _do_ with the trend though. She always does historical skits like this
@@DeathnoteBB I'm just pointing out she is particularly skilled in thinking up creative historical scenarios
I totally feel your pain as a 2nd classer myself. The troubles just never end! 😔
@@jjsjeffjjsjeff Excuse me, but as a First Class Person or FCP as we call ourselves. Second class people (scum as we call them) have second class problems.
Oh, the joys and adventures of second class - the perfect blend of mild discomfort and cost-effectiveness. It's like attending a fancy party, only to find out the champagne is sparkling water with a hint of grape juice. So close to luxury, yet just far enough to remind you to keep dreaming, and hydrated!
As usual Eleanor is always First Class.
If Eleanor insists on being this funny, YT needs to provide a multiple likes button
You're one of my favourite creators! I'm sorry I don't have extra money for Patreon at the moment. I've got second class tastes on a stowaway budget.
Don't be sorry, I'm just glad you're watching and enjoying!
Lol
That last bit with asking for another blanket, the mannerisms absolutely slayed me
I am very middle-class and did not understand this at all. First of all, why did she mention the pub quiz and not give us any more information about it? In addition, I think some of us would've liked to have learned more about the refund policy on the Titanic. Also, if we bring some of our own prepared food can we get a discount?
Don't forget morality - home of the middle classes*.
*source: Grayson Perry tv series on class.
"Or we can stay here and they're doing a pub quiz"
Actually had me howling
I was standing on the deck and I had just asked for some more ice in my drink right before we hit. A piece popped right into my glass. I was amazed at the prompt service and very impressed.
Seeing Eleanor be normal at the end was the most shocking thing yet! Haha she’s always playing a character!
Watch again and listen carefully! :D
What would Craig the tour guide be like on the Titanic?
LOL @ Eleanor switching a few accents at the end. Nailed it!
It's true though, all the Titanic movies focus on just first and/or third class, second class is hardly ever seen. If I remember correctly, there's only one Titanic movie that features second class as prominently as first and third, and it was a rather low-budget made-for-TV movie from 1979.
Top stuff..keep the videos coming Eleanor.
We love them..and the skilled accent fusion is an inspiring bonus.
... and you are on Greg Jenner's "You're Dead to Me!" Congratulations.
Stay hydrated!💀😂
Was a lovely surprise to have you pop up on the ‘You’re dead to me’ podcast this morning!! xx
Fantastic concept, superbly executed. Brilliant.
Very clever coughs between accent changes at the end. Love it!
Love the wandering accent in the outro.
Seeing a fabulous new post from you really made my day! You have such an amazing ear.
I rather think she has two.
Love your channel! Thanks for the laughs ✌️
Your impression of a struggling YT creator at the end was priceless! I'm off to Patreon now. Later: I don't see the link, but you were easy to find.
Thank you, coffee, and comedy great way to start day. Cheers from Texas
She showed us her real accent. Now THAT is showing love to her viewers. Revealing the ultimate mystery. 😂
But which one is it 😮
I think she switches between British and Scottish mid-sentence unintentionally. That can happen if a person moves from one English-speaking-area to another around ages 10-13. That happened to 2 people I’ve met. It also happened to actress Anya Taylor Joy. You can hear Anya unintentionally switching if you watch her interviews. Also, Eleanor’s twitter bio says “comedian with a confusing accent.” So I think that means that she switches unintentionally for those reasons.
@@latronqui My college classmate had moved from the UK to the US at age 12 and explained how people find themselves switching accents mid-sentence later in life if they moved at that age. 4 years after graduating, I did a job interview with a lady switching accents. With little to lose and much to gain, I guessed if she had moved from the UK to the US at age 12 and she said age 10, noting how close my guess was. I got the job. Lol
@@laurenconrad1799 Scotland is British, Yankoid.
@@Correctrix Ok, Received Pronunciation. Cockney. Dialect from Yorkshire and Lancashire. Glasgow dialect. Scottish Highlands accent. Happy now?
As a 10 year old: If I were on Titanic I guess I would be 2nd class?
34 years old: No way I could afford steerage...
Brilliant as always, Eleanor.
I went in blind without reading the title just to see, and I fucking died when I read it midway in. Brilliant stuff. The accents are so perfect my brain gets whiplash from remembering your not actually American/Irish/etc :D
What kind of 'died'?
"Stay hydrated," on the Titanic. Haaaaaaaaaa!
You are the best Eleanor!
Why does this remind me of the Douglas Adams bit about the Space Liners full of middle class telephone sanitizers and widget salesmen who were sent away into space forever? (Until the remaining population died from an un-sanitized phone-borne illness)
Sorry to hear about your cough! 😷
Brilliant as usual!!!
I am a theatre teacher in U.S. and I adore your stuff!
Where ya been? I missed your videos for the last 6 mos. or more. Glad to see you again.
You are very very funny,clever too....innovative...you make me laugh which isn’t that easy to do...keep this going ...your talent 8s kind of unique.....👍👍👍
Love it!! ❤👍 You should make a whole Titanic series!! 😅😅
The lie bury sounds like a terrifying place.
Magical code switching cough.😅 Keep on keeping us sane! Thanks!
Your American accent is perfectI love the way you slid from Yank to Brit to Scot in the outro.
- I thought you went away but something evil turned off the subscribe button. A good thing is now I get to binge on some Eleanor.
Love this and also found your yank accent fun. Perhaps I've heard it in other bits before but I don't recall it so it hut like the first time
@Eleanor Morton The winsome smile! 😁
You accent is remarkable. The only thing that tipped me off to you not being American was saying “we have to queue.” In the states I’ve never heard anyone use queue as a verb, instead it’s “we gotta get in a line”
That is an excellent American accent you can do! 👍🏻 You are very talented and intelligent when you create your characters and much thought goes into what they say and feel.
Love it. Thanx and I wish you a nice Easter Weekend with lots of food and booze....😗 😎
I have never figured out the Titanic movie craze. I mean, there's already a MASSIVE spoiler alert -- we all KNOW how the movie is going to end. The ship sinks.
Laughing My Allegory Off! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Honestly reading even their third class menu makes me hungry.
Great stuff!
This is great .... a rarely considered point of view !!
Fun fact: the only known Black passengers were an engineer, Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, and his family and they travelled 2nd class. Sadly he died on the Titanic but his wife and children survived.
the pub quiz killed me
When I was a kid and really into the Titanic (1997-98), the 2nd class passengers were always my favorite. I guess I identified with them the most even though everyone was only into 1st or 3rd class.
The parallel of travelling in a cheap seat on a plane nowadays with this description could be accurate. Greetings from Argentina.
Premium economy.
Thanks!
The hair-do made me 100% believe!
I love a good pub quiz!
You forgot to add the entertainment option of being drawn naked by a 3rd class passenger who definitely isn’t using it for revenge porn later
Eleanor, great as allways! 🙂
It's my understanding the the food in first and second class was basically the same, but the portion sized in first were just bigger.
This is actually great.
Well done! 😎👍
I would be in the No class section
I can Steer you to the right place.
You are so clever. Thank you!😂❤
Your accent in this is goooood, I kept shaking my ears out to see if I was imagining things.
Thank you!!!! You are most terrific!!!☝️♥️🌍✌️🎼🎵🎶🎵😉😜
Totally nailed that American accent there. Always enjoying your work.
Yeah, except she used the word "queue". Real Americans don't use that word 😄
I believe that Samuel Coleridge had a few words to say about water, its availability, and its capacity (or lack thereof) to hydrate. Just out of curiosity, a question for the birdwatchers onboard: Were there many seabirds sighted? Oh, no reason.
For perspective: The cabin classes on the Titanic were somewhat comparable to the travel classes with today’s airlines. Business (2nd) and First (1st) are much closer to each other then Business is to Economy (3rd). In fact some 2nd class cabins were interchangeable with 1st class cabins on the Titanic.
Great vid
As a firmly middle class girl from the suburbs, this made me laugh an obscene amount.
brilliant!
No, thank you Eleanor ❤
2:06 plague cough?!
You’re funny. Thanks for sharing.
Eleanor, you are devilishly clever, and you can do an American accent! But alas, I am in 3rd class and they've locked the gates!
I love the way the Scottish leaked back into your accent in that outro hahah
clever idea
Thanks
Well done you!
Gosh, I'm pretty sure I'd have a stroke if I tried to learn so many accents. Respect, ma'am.
A pub quiz 😂
"My unromantic middle class story!" LOL
I never knew second class passengers were quite so passive aggressive.. 🤨🚢
Modern air travel needs this. Business / First (yes, they are different but both are expensive and high end on international flights) and Economy and "3rd Class" where they are like stuck on benches in the back near the toilets and aren't allowed to speak.