Being silly: Sam Simmons at TEDxSydney

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  • čas přidán 21. 06. 2012
  • Sam Simmons is one of the most daring and unconventional comics in Australia if not the world. Completely original and vastly absurd, he has one foot firmly planted into the soils of reality, and the other rooted deep into the psyche of being silly.
    TEDxSydney 2012 took place on Saturday 26 May 2012 at Carriageworks. Tens of thousands of people enjoyed the day: 800 in the theatre, over 1,000 via big screen simulcast in The Forum, many thousands online via CZcams and ABC Big Ideas ... and up to 80,000 tuning in to ABC Radio National.
    In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
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Komentáře • 86

  • @jokeonthisbaby
    @jokeonthisbaby Před 8 lety +68

    Sam Simmons is an artist. The best is yet to come from this guy and he will only get better with age. I think he is fantastic.

    • @Dirkietje8
      @Dirkietje8 Před 6 lety +2

      It's pretty avant-garde humor, but that speech was something else. Reminded me of the Trainspotting monologues of 'choose life'.

    • @geocyberwolf
      @geocyberwolf Před 3 lety

      Watch what i think is his latest before he was bullied out of comedy entirely. 2018 melbourne festival. one of the funniest in 4 minutes things ive seen

    • @commanderjarak
      @commanderjarak Před rokem

      @@geocyberwolf he's got a new show booked at this year's Fringe festival at least.

  • @jeremyrekier6124
    @jeremyrekier6124 Před 6 lety +9

    I come back here every time I feel a bit overwhelmed by stuff.
    Thank you Mr. Simmons

  • @etontrifle
    @etontrifle Před 10 lety +32

    Saw him at the Edinburgh Fringe a few years ago, thought this guy is a bit weird even for the Fringe then little by little he won us over. We were in hysterics by the end.

  • @bringingtherukas7473
    @bringingtherukas7473 Před 10 lety +13

    The best reason to be a parent is so one day you can be a grandparent and do great stuff like that. Long LIve Silly

  • @5555boneman
    @5555boneman Před 3 lety +4

    Lol! I first saw Sam on Rebel Wilson's Last One Laughing. He was by far the funniest comic there!

  • @thespamdance311
    @thespamdance311 Před 8 lety +19

    Wow! The first Ted talk I've actually enjoyed, and the first one that hasn't been so smug and self-congratulatory it made me want to vomit! And it's definitely the most inspiring I've ever seen.

  • @ryanrichards3564
    @ryanrichards3564 Před rokem +1

    Sam Simmons is an absolute genius of comedy. Always looking forward to what you will do next Sam

  • @AndrewKimmey
    @AndrewKimmey Před 7 lety +8

    This is beautiful. I come back and watch it ever now and then when I need a good laugh.

  • @pujaltepatrick4167
    @pujaltepatrick4167 Před 5 měsíci +1

    ❤ amazing, love his humour so much!

  • @MrBTwizzy
    @MrBTwizzy Před 12 lety +5

    Sam Simmons you are a legend!

  • @MatthewCheyne
    @MatthewCheyne Před 11 lety +3

    the best Ted Talk in the history of Ted Talks!

  • @quinnmaloney
    @quinnmaloney Před 3 lety +1

    “Silly Isn't a luxury, it costs nothing” this is more important than ever in regards to how people live. “I can be silly once I've made it” attitude I see a lot.

  • @thomasjrsawkins
    @thomasjrsawkins Před 11 lety

    ive been waiting so long for him!

  • @jackmiller7973
    @jackmiller7973 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for bring this to my life Jackman Works

  • @Dr.JRemington
    @Dr.JRemington Před 3 lety +1

    He’s absolutely right.
    For the longest time I went by the motto “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” ya know, from Ms. Frizzle on the magic school bus.
    Watch Sam, turn off the news, and be silly!

  • @littleking2565
    @littleking2565 Před 4 měsíci

    Shared to Facebook

  • @HagsTheHorrible
    @HagsTheHorrible Před 12 lety +1

    Love, love, love The Simmons.

  • @AnonymousUser1452
    @AnonymousUser1452 Před 11 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @stevehunt914
    @stevehunt914 Před 6 lety +1

    If *THIS* is how funny Sam is,... imagine Sam's Grandfather!!
    He sounds like a real Hero, would loved to have met him!

  • @quinnmaloney
    @quinnmaloney Před 3 lety

    Watching this during covid and a covid add came up at 1:18 that said "HOPE LIVES HERE". Damn right it lives here haha.

  • @ruthgroom3544
    @ruthgroom3544 Před měsícem

    I love you Sam Simmons

  • @eddieburgin
    @eddieburgin Před rokem

    Absolute magic!!!

  • @jasonbamburg2061
    @jasonbamburg2061 Před 9 lety +8

    Is it wrong to post this to my facebook? What a paradox.

  • @AmyStruloeff
    @AmyStruloeff Před 6 lety +1

    Ohmygosh I love you mister!
    Thank you so!

  • @markmalone5098
    @markmalone5098 Před 8 lety +7

    ""we're tainted with biege and cynicism"".

  • @bruno_fc
    @bruno_fc Před 8 lety +7

    Love this guy.

  • @adrianwilliams7625
    @adrianwilliams7625 Před 5 lety

    Start your day with Sam and all will be well.

  • @TheOrfordonian
    @TheOrfordonian Před 12 lety +2

    everybody should see this video.

  • @DressMeSlow
    @DressMeSlow Před 11 lety +3

    Sam Simmons for Prime Minister

  • @antinsanwo
    @antinsanwo Před 10 lety

    brilliant!

  • @lilyplum8896
    @lilyplum8896 Před 10 lety

    definitely feel that way...

  • @CrowClouds
    @CrowClouds Před 6 lety +1

    That was awesome

  • @brinta19
    @brinta19 Před 6 lety +1

    That was Brilliant!

  • @Ful-OGold
    @Ful-OGold Před rokem

    $4.50 for a coffee huh? Try $6 now. Love Sam Simonds, wish he’s well.

  • @42cosmonauts
    @42cosmonauts Před 10 lety +3

    Silly as fk, but you gotta admire that! That was like a breath of fresh air and a ray of fkn sunshine over this gloomy cynical world! Sam Simmons just cut through all the bullshit!

  • @KevinGalbraithInc
    @KevinGalbraithInc Před 2 lety

    Im going crazy trying to figure out the song around 5:00 . I know I’ve heard it and associate with something that used to be stuck in my head. Can anyone help me out??

  • @jamesgrey13
    @jamesgrey13 Před 8 lety +4

    **smugly sips peach juice** Well that was... peachy...

  • @sammiluv633
    @sammiluv633 Před 12 lety +2

    hey my name is samantha simmons

  • @beshsaab
    @beshsaab Před 12 lety

    silly is wat silly does n silly makes the smile buzz

  • @claudiaroxseriously
    @claudiaroxseriously Před 10 lety +8

    this is Australia for you....

  • @MichaelMarner
    @MichaelMarner Před 11 lety

    Ideas worth spreading!

  • @FilmDisney
    @FilmDisney Před 11 lety +1

    "Think about Michael Leunig a lot!"

  • @nintendolover114
    @nintendolover114 Před 6 lety

    Very true Simmo

  • @SonnyBrown
    @SonnyBrown Před 11 lety

    gold

  • @geneross8973
    @geneross8973 Před 11 lety +1

    oh sam thank you

  • @petermcgill1559
    @petermcgill1559 Před 8 lety +3

    jeesus, he was right about facebook. Fucking, fucking, shitty facebook :(

  • @Gryffo7
    @Gryffo7 Před 10 lety

    Ping Island Lightning Strike Op music!

  • @thomasjrsawkins
    @thomasjrsawkins Před 11 lety

    still waiting

  • @piassam
    @piassam Před 11 lety +1

    THE BEST

  • @kakashi76767
    @kakashi76767 Před 10 lety

    I must be having a stroke. That is the only way I'm seeing and hearing this.

  • @danielcarnevale7215
    @danielcarnevale7215 Před 8 lety

    absolutely cheekyt

  • @mundee85
    @mundee85 Před 11 lety +2

    fking hilarious. Thank you Sam.

  • @aineomalley6431
    @aineomalley6431 Před rokem

    Wow, 10 years later..the world is even in more strife, more rules, less speech and less silly.

  • @oliverpickard7489
    @oliverpickard7489 Před 6 lety

    Why... is there a tabla set at the back...

  • @crazyiikimochi
    @crazyiikimochi Před 11 lety +1

    Genius!

  • @MarxOutThere
    @MarxOutThere Před 11 lety

    stole my look, basstid.

  • @vervor
    @vervor Před 12 lety

    "Top ten ideas for countdown shows... Whose culture is this and does anybody know?" - The Strokes

  • @Coupe300
    @Coupe300 Před 10 lety

    What is the music??

    • @alexwatson8851
      @alexwatson8851 Před 10 lety +1

      The music during the rules is from The Life Aquatic.

    • @Coupe300
      @Coupe300 Před 10 lety

      Cool thanks

    • @jjbb8943
      @jjbb8943 Před 7 lety

      The music during his "flying to the moon" mime at 0:55 is "Sleep Deprivation" by Simian Mobile Disco...and it is awesome.

  • @Pipsocle
    @Pipsocle Před 11 lety

    Oh hey, that's Life Aquatic music.

  • @MothraVsTheWorld
    @MothraVsTheWorld Před 11 lety +1

    MEXEMO!

  • @GaryDaveMikePhil
    @GaryDaveMikePhil Před 11 lety

    Keith apicary + Sam Simmons. This must happen

  • @albertdombrowskiii673
    @albertdombrowskiii673 Před 8 lety

    There's a time and place for things. Take humor via tongue in check. Have we really conquered anything? Are we foolish in thinking such?

    • @Nosferdamus
      @Nosferdamus Před 8 lety +5

      +Albert Dombrowski II Tongue in check sounds like something a doctor does to make sure you can speak properly. Poor attempt at sounding profound, I've crapped more mysterious shit than that.

  • @gardnerbrook
    @gardnerbrook Před 3 lety

    He appears to be excited?

  • @DarkAngelEU
    @DarkAngelEU Před 11 lety

    how does he know about wafers?! D:

  • @feldinho
    @feldinho Před 8 lety

    Latinuit

  • @twilightsoccer14
    @twilightsoccer14 Před 11 lety

    faceboook me

  • @goodintention5952
    @goodintention5952 Před 9 lety

    why is the joke on Mexicans ? :(

    • @goodintention5952
      @goodintention5952 Před 9 lety

      and why the bread under his feet ?

    • @onuadhain7399
      @onuadhain7399 Před 9 lety +1

      Its not just on mexicans :p Also somethings are best left unanswered

    • @jayj791
      @jayj791 Před 7 lety +1

      oh dear .... normally i'd say "where do i start ?" .. but after that comment, i'd say "where do i stop ?"

  • @PSYLLA2020
    @PSYLLA2020 Před 11 lety

    hm..... cringe, cringe...

  • @Kevo216666
    @Kevo216666 Před 11 lety

    CRINGE.......