Tom Hanks cracks up memorial service
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2012
- An emotional Tom Hanks shares a funny story at Michael Clarke Duncan's memorial service.
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people who can make laugher during funerals have a gift ; it helps ease their pain and allows them to take a deep breath. Thanks for helping them Mr. Hanks
Your comment is so good.
allen wood Yeah I'm sure Michael was up in heaven laughing along with them.
Holydiver2107
Sometimes it has nothing to do with pain some shit are just funny
The worlds finest medicine
A great tribute to celebrate his life rather than grieving his death
Roy Bird nice story tom. but can the wigger talk!
Grieving is a normal natural human process. It is possible to grieve and celebrate. People grieve in different ways. Always nice to celebrate their lives too and remember fondly the good times.
Absolutely!
yeah!
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I hope everybody laughs when I die
We will.
im laughing already
DM inb4 translate joke
I'm laughing just thinking about is :D
I would like the same
RIP and long live Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 - September 3, 2012), aged 54
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Tom Hanks' laughter is contagious
Hes so talented. From bachelor party, cast away, captain Phillip's, to sully. He's got it all
Russ Martin Yes, but how could Forest Gump not be the first to come to your mind? My fav movie
Yeah hes very contagious
Talk about "contagion", well...
This man is one of the few still living geniouses of laughter in the world, all of them like Robin Williams have passed except him, god gaurd this man fro enemies if he even has any.
"My Momma says I cant be in your gang" 🤣😂🤣
And if his momma would have met the gang they would have gotten the frying pan in spades. Cast iron will leave a big dent in heads.
@@Lonewolfmike Or in the 'fro in this case. 😉
😂😂😂
“They beat the crap out of me a second time!”
We need more of those little Mamas in the world....
Yes we do doc,, yes we do
holy crap the docs alive
no we dont. Hitting your son with a pan in the head doesnt convey the message that violence is not the answer. Besides i have heard stories of gang members who were physically abused by their parents in similar ways, like getting stripped naked and getting hit with metal cords.
A significant number of incarcerated violent offenders have been found to have brain damage for excessive corporal punishment as children. 99.99% of those who are imprisoned were corporally punished as children. 80% of parents believe in corporal punishment.
+Lady BlackstarDust So true. I got my butt swatted a few times and my dad's hand definitely stung. I used my husband's fraternity paddle on our boys when they had really messed up, but looking back at that, I wish I wouldn't have. I've witnessed one of my sons beating his dog. I broke down in tears when we sat down and I talked about it with he and our daughter-in-law. Our granddaughter witnessed it, and while the dog is a big German Shepard, he cried out once. That just tore me to pieces. My son tried to defend his actions but I told him that if he made the dog cry, he went too far. My husband and daughter-in-law were crying with me before I was done. I do think he's gotten better about it, but I blame myself for how I punished he and his brother when they were boys. I truly regret it.
My family treats funerals as a roast. You'll hear so many embarrassing stories of the deceased that make your eyes water from laughter instead of sadness. It makes funerals easier and allows us to accept the death of our family member. After all, funerals aren't for the dead. They're for the living to help find a way to cope with loss. If it meant helping my family along, I'd be happy with someone cracking jokes about me during my own funeral.
I wish my family did that. It would be nice to look down at my funeral from Heaven and see everyone laughing and sharing memories, even if it was me they were laughing at.
I like that. I feel like too often we treat people who pass away as “perfect angels” when none of us are that at all! We are all flawed beautiful unique humans.
Same with my family but not the funeral itself. That's time to cry it out. We get together after for a dinner or such and then the stories start flying, memories and sharing keep them with us even though physically they are not.
Thecoolaccount That's what I want funeral to be like.
When my son died at age 35 one of his closest friends wrote a eulogy that was a funny and beautiful tribute to him. I still read it once in a while and I cant help but smile past the tears. My son had been shot and killed, a homicide brought about by a woman's uncaring attitude and her need for drama. It was devastating.
so he got beaten up three times on the same day but at least he didn't ruin his life becoming a gangster
I remember DENZIL WASHINTON being interviews once and he talked about being in a gang but he changed direction because of gang members getting killed or ending up in a concrete coffin behind bars. So gang members can change and be better people. I have seen it personally.
But uncle Marcellus would have made a damn good gangsta...
Iiii
@@evilplaya6350 wrong actor.
so he got beaten up three times on the same day but at least he didn't ruin his life becoming a gangster
Tom Hanks is a genuinely nice man. I was driving around, trying to find a particular building in LA, and I happened to park next to him on a Saturday morning. He was taking his family to play ball in a baseball field. They were ahead of him, and he was locking the car. I asked him for directions and he helped me out, and then I told him he had a little blood on his face from shaving too quickly and running out the door, LOL. Then I noticed I was talking to TOM HANKS! LOL! Super sweet man, and genuine, as you can see in this video.
Aww lucky u xxx
+Jim Bob Aww, are you jealous?
+MiaSqueaky He used to come into a restaurant I worked at a few years ago. He really is the nicest guy...always remembered your name, looked you in the eye. Would go out of his way to bring you into the conversation his table was having. I remember one night in particular when I was going through a rough time. He noticed that I looked down, and so he pulled me aside and gave me a pep talk. Turned my night right around. Amazing human being.
Tom Hanks is funny. He makes me think of Woody and Walt Disney
Wow, that is a great story. Really nice of him. I worked at a restaurant when Ashton Kutcher and Kevin Costner were getting ready to film the guardian, Kutcher was a pos to literally everybody, hat over his face, looked bored and like he wanted to be elsewhere. Kevin signed one of our menus and took some photos with people and was really nice to everyone.
What Mr.Hanks did there is REALLY hard to do. He nailed it though because of the pure person he is.
J024 Funny he’s sharing that kind of story
@@BabbyCat3008 Fuck off.
Honestly couldn't help but kinda tear up at the end, it was obvious he was sad about his friend's death but he still managed to lighten everyone's spirits, his included!
R.I.P. Michael Clark Duncan
(1957-2012)
Tom Hanks is the best ever. He chose to lighten everyone's spirits.
Ivan Gromov
By whom?
MrFrinZy it’s true
Ivan Gromov
Funny how you can’t ask a question without someone insinuating your intentions behind it. But I’m the “pathetic fool”, eh?
@Ivan Gromov
Apology accepted; Pedophilia is indeed sickening. I only wished to understand your point better. Keep in mind, not everyone is only curious to mock or disagree.
@Ivan Gromov being accused with zero evidence does not make someone guilty...
If I accuse you of being a paedophile right now with no evidence does that automatically make you guilty?
His Momma really loved that boy! And raised him RIGHT TOO , Go Big Mikes Momma ! ♡ RIP MCD
《Crazy》 NURSE Kathy Don't mess with mama. EVER!
D Tittle1964 hahahahahaha! I know right? I just love this story ! I loved Michael Clark Duncan too.....RIP Big Man ♡
《Crazy》 NURSE Kathy Tom at his worst. This was a waste of time and not funny! smh
***** aaawww....so sorry ♡ I like the story about his personal relationship with a fellow actor he was asked to eulogize. You realize that right? It's the man's eulogy? Not a Tom Hanks stand up performance? ??
《Crazy》 NURSE Kathy Ya think? He was not funny. Talking about joining a gang to the audience. Wtf
Great great great story, nice to have a wake instead of a funeral. Michael Clarke Duncan was brilliant.
Gregarious Antithesis
Yeah they still had a funeral for him. hahaha
I would like this but it’s on 420
The way he's crying and laughing at the end...heart warming :')
Two things to take from this.
One - joining a gang will result in asskickings everywhere you go.
Two - Tom Hanks can tell a story like a pro.
You have 69 likes. I wont touch it :D
He is a pro.
You stupid fucking prole
Yitzhakhazak No, he’s a hollywood shithead who has shit like you fooled!
*G. R. E. A. T. has entered the chat *
the green mile was one of the best movies ever made, way better then most of the hollywood ones..
Vre vregg Indeed Michael was perfect.
Best movies of all time green mile and the shawshank redemption
It was very good but like most movies, not as good as the book.
First...learn the difference between “then” and “than”.
Second...it was a really good movie.
Third...read the book. You’ll see they could have made the movie much better.
@@SuperGaleford bet your real fun at party's😒
The gentle giant will be missed. My granny is like his momma..always cooking for the kids..tall as the stove..and teaching you nonstop
I could feel the love that Tom has for Michael. True friendship, love and respect. When he was laugh/crying, I know that he was already missing his dear friend.
When remembering a person makes you laugh and smile, a good life he had.
Further proof that laughter and Tom Hanks is the best medicine.
MichaeI *and* Tom Hanks are Iegends and fantastic actors!
R.l.P. MichaeI CIarke Duncan💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Michael was a lovable giant. When I saw him in "The Green Mile" I was very moved. A wonderful man.
I just love Tom Hanks so much :)
ditto :) hes always gonna be one of my favorite actors & my favorite character hes ever played will always be woody :)
Bless Tom Hanks. He is a national treasure.
He is the greatest of all time
he makes everything happy !!! (Tom Hanks)
Beth Archie tou stupid bitch
@@TomCook-jw6ur STFU
@@TomCook-jw6ur you just responded to a 6 years old comment deadass
I love him so much!!!!😭I miss you John Coffey!!!😭
Love the Green Mile, Michael Clarke Duncan was one of the most pure souls in this world. We should all aspire to be more like Michael.
I love this story. I respect Michael Duncan Clark
And his mama.
I think Tom Hanks comes across as " Bill Murray " likeable, & Michael Clark Duncan always seemed like a gentle giant of a guy & a gentleman.
tom hanks great man as he is an actor ...loved the relationship he and Michael had...
you only share your mama stories with good friends ❤
Thank you, Mr. Hanks. You lightened the hearts of many.
God Bless you Michael. RIP
Thank you Tom Hanks for remembering this story. 🙏💙
He obviously loved that man. Beautiful. Tears of grief and connection.
I still miss the man. He had a magnificent presence about him.
People get things wrong like this all the time! A memorial like this isn't about death. it's a celebration of LIFE! This was beautiful! He truly made this a beautiful moment for him to be remembered. For him to stand up there and cry like that and laugh is what a Memorial is about. They are celebrating his life. Tom Hanks seems like an amazing man!
Yes!, Celebrate life!
Michael Clarke Duncan was a wonderful actor and so gorgeous!!
What a lovely story...I just love Tom Hanks....a really good man. Why cant he be running for President....? Why? Well I guess because he's a real good man...that's why. God bless you sir.
Amen
How very, very true. No one could have delivered a remembrance speech such as as Tom. Tom not only a wonderful actor as was Michael but a wonderful human being. From Chris in the u. K.
Tom Hanks is great and I would not wish the Presidency of the United States on my worst enemy. No matter how good a person you are they will make up horrible lies about you and your family and every kitties thing you have done in your life & the lives of your family members will be scrutinized.
I love Tom Hanks, May Michael rest in peace big friendly giant. xx
tom hanks is a national treasure imo lol
agreed.
+PerfectFringe You agree with yourself?
Eshan Deshpande with above comment.
My grandmother's funeral was wonderful because people told great and funny stories about her. Even the preacher had taken the time to visit her and had some funny stories as well. Nothing helps grief better than laughter, IMO.
That's what I want at my funeral....tons of laughter.
The best way to remember someone, with laughter.
This reminds me of my grandfather's memorial service we were laughing hysterically after he fell out of the coffin.
Was it featured on Coffin Flop on Corncob TV?
This is how funeral's should be. Laugh!!!! Celebrate the moments that made the person what they wanted you to remember them by. 💙
I'm glad Tom was there to share this moment of levity. I can count on one hand without even using my thumb how many people in the world I have never met that I cried over when I learned of their passing. Michael is one of them.
Lovely and touching speech by Tom Hanks, talking about his friend, Michael, in a funny way, instead of grieving, although he was moved at the end of the story...laughing and crying at the same time...
Farewell, Michael...big guy!
(I remember their great performance together in the Green Mile)
Melody Fox (aka the Princess of Rock)
Love Peace Music
If you can find it (netflix used to have it, no idea now since we unsubscribed), "The Finder" is brilliant and Michael Clarke Duncan is incomparable.
I had no idea this wonderful, gentle giant of a man had passed. Always LOVED this guy. We are much poorer for his loss.RIP & GOD BLESS!!!!
Such a sad loss. He was the ultimate "gentle giant" we miss you so much Michael!
that's the spirit. a memorial without memories is just ... not the same
my best friend was diagnosed with colon cancer a few years back, he had a heart of gold, we were so alike in the fact we have a dark sense of humour, when he told me i was heartbroken and he could see i was in tears even though i turn my back towards him, as i was facing away from him i said "the good always die young" my best mate said "And thats why you will live to 110" Made me laugh, I still miss him even though he's been gone for over 2 years now...
Nothing better than laughter at a memorial service, celebrating the life of the person you admire and love. MCD you'll always be missed!
i loved and love him.
Tom Hanks,a well respected actor,producer and obviously a funny guy...Rip Michael...too damn soon
Good memories... funny memories being shared is what a funeral should be about...
Both amazing men
Tom you are the greatest ....anyone who can make someone laugh at a memorial service is a great person in my book. Remember them as they were. You're a good and loyal friend. No wonder the world loves you man.
My condolences to his family and friends he will be missed
Michael Duncan was a wonderful actor and a beautful person. Loving story, Tom. You're the man!
A magnificent human being was Michael Clark Duncan
Tom has always been a good vibe to everyone. Always cracking up jokes in times of sadness. Such a great tribute to the late Mr. Michael Duncan
Tom Hanks is the best!
It's a very special kind of man who can make someone laugh who has that deep a grief in their heart.
As he spoke, I could only imagine his friend listening, grinning and laughing right along with us. Tom is sweet and gentle and life affirming.
Such an great actor, we all miss you. Thank you for the memories! :)
R.I.P Michael, you were an amazing actor and inspiration
You've got to be a really cool guy to be able to pull that off at a funeral. He made a room full of sad ppl laugh and take a deep breath and understand life goes on and memories are forever
Grieving is inevitable. It's the laughter that helps us survive it. RIP Michael Clark Duncan.
tom hanks always tells thee best stories! RIP Michael...
LMAO! That's a great story! He is really going to be and is already missed! He was a great actor and I really enjoyed seeing him in movies and on tv.
Laughter through tears is my favorite medicine!! Thank you Mr. Hanks. R.I.P Mr Duncan
Laughter through tears is a beautiful emotion. Starts the healing.
I just finished watching the green mile and oh boy... I never cried so hard.. The best movie i have ever watched Rip Michael you will be missed :(
Tom Hanks is the kind of guy that could randomly show up at a church sermon or baby shower anywhere from Los Angeles to Omaha or Indianapolis and everyone would just be like, “Oh hey Tom”.
How I want my funeral to be. Mourning is a natural process but to look back at someones life and just smile means they aren't necassarily dead, but alive in our hearts through wonderful memories and looking back. Thank you tom hanks.
Bless them 😊😍 Its shows how much those people love and respect each other.
what a wonderful way to remember someone through laughter
Why is this getting recommend to me after he got the coronavirus?
Because Tom hanks is now in the main headlines of news stories.. so CZcams is just going off of whatevers trending
cause tom hanks bout to lose his second black friend in 50 years
Illuminati has a plan
Because you hear about Tom Hanks so you search Tom Hanks and boom Tom Hanks is suddenly popular so CZcams shows it to everyone else because people like popular things. Is it that hard to comprehend?
@@whiderboss
I never searched him up tho?so what's ur point
I didn't know MIchael was gone. What a strange experience --smiling and laughting with Hanks, then my heart sinks and eyes fill with tears.
Me too....!
Really sweet eulogy for a good friend.
Tom Hanks is the BEST!!
Priceless
Mr. Hanks, I think you are just an amazing actor. Thank you for awesome movies, it has helped me out though my life.
That's how all funerals should be. Talking about the fun or funny times of a person's life!!!
man! gotta love tom hanks
God Bless you, Tom Hanks. That was so good.
Tom Hank's story just brought a smile to my face and made me laugh as well. R.I.P. "Big Mike." You were always and will continue being an inspiration : )
My funeral shall be filled with joy, no sadness.
Good story .:D
I was just watching the video about the mother in Baltimore that was rousting her son away from the riots. It reminded me of this story. It just goes to show that it doesn't matter how big you are your Mom is still and always will be "MOM". There's a reason that when the camera is on even the biggest meanest looking athlete will smile, wave and say "Hi Mom!".
Big mike his smile as big as his heart 😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful story
I have always lived by the fact that funerals should be part sad with tears of sorrow and part happiness with tears of joy remembering the person not because they aren’t with us no more but the life they lead and what they accomplished.
if you don´t laugh and be happy at my funeral I won´t speak with you anymore......
I would love this to be my credo
Umm your dead you aren’t able to speak to anyone anymore
"If any of you cry at my funeral, I will never speak to you again."
- Stan Laurel
LOL
You think like he did.
@@NadiaGirl1 Nothing gets past you.
@@NadiaGirl1 ya, welcome to the party
Muito bom, TOM HANKS! Somente os esquecidos morrem!!! Que Michael Clarke Duncan seja sempre lembrado pelo carisma e pelo talento!!!
Oh it is so lovely, a relief of laughter on such a hard day for all the family and friends.
The best thing someone with a charmed life can do is stay humble and make their life a blessing to everyone. Tom Hanks is just such a man. His son Colin is pretty great, too.
Love this story.My was the same. Short 4'9 but a powerhouse.
Thank you Tom for your remembrance of Michael.
I loved Michael in the Green Mile & Run Spot Run.
aww id definitely want my friends to talk about me like this at my funeral. i mean i don't want to be remembered just in my final moments and just talk of bitterness. remember me in our crazy/fun/stupid times together too.