@@CoronaBeer20 I bet you tell every girl you meet, as loudly as possible, how disgusted you are by Louis CK.... in the desperate hope that she'll be so impressed by your "enlightened" mindset that she'll take you home and f**k you. Or you're just a troll... in which case, "Wow, you got me, here have a cookie!"
The final part of that is also so cutting and shows how he was actually angry at that injustice and points it out to the audience as well. As an argument against cruelty and iphones, the framing is incredible.
@@drlongus8107 I guess you can never be too old to troll. You sound like a 13 year old that just put a string of insults together lmao. Not even a point in your rambling.
Absolutely. Because of the way he sets it up, the moment he says "nut allergies" you're like "hoo boy, okay... I think I see where this is going" and you're already laughing at this dark-ass joke before he even tells it. Louis is one of the best to ever do it
I genuinely think this is probably the greatest comedy bit of all time. Not just Louis' best, but the best of all time. Every second from start to finish is a masterclass in pacing, comedic timing, and delivery.
That shitty people line piggyback's on LCK's other bit about the best technology ever wasted on the worst generation in history!!US!!!(Paraphrasing).There's the Greatest generation,and then there's US!
I like Louis C.K., but he is VERY off in regard to history and slavery. First of all, the American south suffered due to slavery because they had an agrarian economy rather than an industrial economy (which is why they were never going to win the Civil War). Second, there is no historical evidence that the Egyptians enslaved Jews and used them to build various structures just as there is no evidence that there was an exodus. Third, those who built the pyramids were often skilled workers and laborers paid in various ways. Finally, one could call the Irish and Asians who built the railroads "low wage slaves" who were considered expendable due to the dangerous work they did, but they were getting paid. Slavery is ALWAYS BAD.
@@terri6854 then they're moron, and pissing on their fire is an honor - so much pseudointellectual stupid shit was said in this video (just like with most louis ck content). if they think it's funny, fine, I do too, but don't act like it's some prophetic revelation, and don't be surprised/mad when ye random comedian isn't an historian or a seer.
@@Smashman012 It's always far too easy to pass judgement based on how you yourself might think - the basic process of projecting - but try to understand that not everyone thinks the same and that there are people who may have a little more of a capacity for original thinking and you might get there, though I won't hold my horses on it. And yes: I do say so! (not to mention that the intentional irony of my original statement has been completely lost on you...)
@@BlakeNix That's likely because he's tested this material many many times before it makes it to special, and analyzes patterns. Also, CK is half jewish ethnically, and IM guessing Ashkenazi, so he has a really high verbal IQ that basically gives him magic powers comedically that the other races cant compete with
Here's a quote from Mark Twain: "Instead of reflecting that every brick and every stone in this beautiful edifice represents an ache of a pain, and a handful of sweat and a hour of heavy fatigue, contributed by the back, forehead and bones of poverty. It is our habit to forget these things entirely and merely glorify the temple itself, without vouchsafing one praiseful thought to its humble builder, whose rich heart and withered purse it symbolizes."
Single greatest comedy bit in history. Some may have been funnier, or more hilarious. But this excels in so many aspects and the way it is composed, catching the true meaning of stand-up comedy with being self-aware, self-reflective, profound, funny and sad and very easy to identify with is what makes it truly incredible. It's a great monologue that roots back to some of the basic mechanism of our species and our society and to our human nature involving behavioral traits like hatred, pessimism, optimism, striving for glory, negligence, compassion and a number of other different emotions and traits. Absolutely genius piece of work and to me, the peak of Louis' career as a stand-up comedian!
Thanks for ruining the bit by explaining it. It's an amazing joke not a fucking post-modern novel. Enjoy it, get it, and move on. Don't jerk off over it.
I really like how the bit ended. The profound absurdity of leaving a mean comment on CZcams while you're taking a shit juxtaposed to not having human suffering and death. Sad but funny at the same time. It's just perfect.
Just amazing. His awareness and anticipation of the crowd's thoughts. He's jumping through laser beams with that material. His careful position of complaining about it rather than celebrating it makes it easier for the crowd to go along, and gradually leading the crowd through it all with rationalizations that are hard to ignore. If he doesn't handle any part correctly, he gets booed off the stage. This is just genius.
Very insightful. But, to be clear, nothing a comedian does is an accident or luck. He has worked this material out in small clubs for probably a year or more. He's not guessing, he knows exactly how the crowd is going to react every step along the way. When the material was raw, he probably had to exit the bit many times until he found the right approach. By the time we see a special though, it has already been polished to diamond quality.
He's teaching about true compassion and he's basically saying it's not the thing you think it is. It's not enough to share a post about human rights on facebook and throw in a couple of sad emoticons. Actual compassion requires sacrifice that very few people are willing to make.
Yes. His comedy is incredibly human and compassionate. Tonight is the first time I've seen it and I'm going to come back and watch every clip CZcams holds.
Actually I kinda disagree with this. If we’re being serious. One person devoting their life to that style of living, won’t affect anything. The individual has no power over this.
"you can have candles and horses and be a little kinder to each other or let someone suffer immeasurably far away just so you can leave a mean comment on CZcams while you're taking a shit." probably the best closing segment i've ever heard.
That's not really the shadow. That's just pragmatism vs. sentimentality. "The Shadow" is all these SJWs, who act like they care about things, but legitimately don't and just want to pass their Machiavellian 455es off as "human". That is the shadow, probably the worst form of it. There's also the one personified in the X-Men movies as "Magneto", but at least he has justification for his shadow. The manipulators who just simply want power because they're Cenk Ugyur's nephew... They're more dangerous in real life. People like Magneto might shoot up a mall. People like Hasan will destroy entire industries and entire cities. Look what they've done to comedy. Entire industries. Look what they did to San Francisco, New York and Portland. Entire cities. One can not keep track of all the deaths dark triad psychopaths have caused in the last 200 years.
My favorite part about this bit is how he juxtaposes the moral high ground with jaunt and slightly smug confidence, while leading into his darker thoughts with absolute nervous discomfort. People begin laughing even before the words come out.
The way he creeps around the stage from stage from 2:10 to 2:20 is the perfect visual of being embarrassed to think of something but still feeling the urge to move forward stating it LOL. Just an absolute comic mastermind.
@@adrianv3555 those gold diggers robbed him blind. The guy ASKED for consent and they gave it, he may be a feticist but that's his business! It's not a crime to have a fetish, people acting like he's Bill fucking Cosby what's wrong with yall.
IMO the greatest comedian since Richard Pryor, the greatest comedian of this generation, slightly beating Dave Chappell. That line “ you’re in this with me now...” CMON! That takes skill and confidence.
his face on 02:29 shows that the joke is going as perfectly as planned for him. He knew exactly that he‘s gonna get this reaction and was prepared to take the crowd on this one with him.
the hook: of course but maybe peanut allergies, my nephew the first swing: guns and dying in war the takeoff: slavery and human "greatness" callout and re-grounding: "hey you all clapped at the dying kids with the allergies" the message: we should go back to candles, horses and be kinder to each other the hit: all this technology at the cost of someone suffering out of sight i'm not intelligent, but this guy is fucking incredible with his structuring and wordsmith. also his facial expressions make for an experience
Laughed my ass off about the soldier getting shot when invading other countries. I went to Afghanistan last year and can relate a lot. Love Louie! Wish he could do another show♥️
Lmao jackass, thank God Afghanistan defeated you terrorists. Your dumbass must be embarrassed as fuck fighting like a retard against outnumbered Muslims and still getting humiliated.
That's practically a mic drop at the end. When you think of all the people who take the time to complain on their smart devices but also take no actions, smh.
I was soooo thinking Steve Jobs and the iPhone story would be a great addition to this bit, and boom that is of course what he closes with 😂. Louis CK is a genius...not without real failings, like all of us, but a comic genius without a doubt.
@Mitsi Grabblerberg The problem with that is the world minus China did nothing to deserve this. Sick asses in China slaughtering everything with a pulse is the reason we are in this.
Of course the coronavirus is horrible and should be eradicated, but maybe it's an appropriate way to get rid of members of society that are no longer helpful.
SUCH a good bit. Great premise, love the way he gradually gets you to agree with worse and worse things. And the comparison to modern sweatshops like the foxcon compounds in China, to slavery is sooo damn spot on. Here I am 7 years later just understanding the reality of where my cheap electronics come from. I'd like to think I would have been on the side of human decency in the Civil War, but here I am, with full knowledge these electronics are made by literal slaves who can't even kill themselves to get out of work, still wanting a QLED TV for Christmas. So, would I have really been the Allie to the US slaves I think I would have been?
There's good argument that in their environment you also almost certainly would have been a National Socialist, or at least supportive, most people were. If you look around at the hypocrisy of even the folks who consider themselves champions of the correct social issues, this is especially obvious. In fact frequently the most adamant of such folks are quite obviously EXACTLY the kind of folks who would have been at the front lines of it, as is quite clear from their complete self unaware incongruity.
Yeah, if you strip away the jingoism and hero worship, the armed forces would be most accurately seen as just a hazardous but necessary job with a high risk of abuses of power and misconduct and an accordingly strict and OTT disciplinary system. Fishermen and oil rig workers risk their lives for mediocre wages to provide essential goods to society; nobody calls them heroes.
yeah, we really have an obsession with "fighting for our freedoms", don't we? Especially when you consider that our freedoms have nothing to do with skirmishes half a world away. Ugh
@@boiledelephant Is the armed forces a necessary job. Having a military for defense is necessary, but tricking 18 years to go half way around the world to get shot to make the government a few bucks is a different story.
@@tylersmith3139 insofar as there are necessary operations that only armed forces can do, their existence is necessary. I would agree that some of the assignments they're put to are unnecessary and often unethical.
Idk why, but this one bit helped me SO goddamn much back when I had anxiety attacks. I guess it’s cause it’s one of the most accurate illustrations of ugly intrusive thoughts I’ve ever heard, even if that isn’t the actual point of it.
No, they aren't. They are your immediate, true horrible lizard brain gut reaction, yes. But that's only because the base, human nature we all have is terrible. What you actually do when you logically and carefully consider an idea is the truth. Not mixing nuts is the tiniest most laughable cost compared to the capacity of those intellects growing in school to better the world around them, and the human compassion we all share that the strong should protect the weak. That is not the natural way nature raised us, that is our way that we chose.
@@Urammar Not really. There are mathematical conclusions to some questions, but they look truly disgusting on an emotional level. These mathematical conclusions aren't "lizard brain" things. These are just mathematical facts. Example: Of course, human death, piles of corpses, disease, suffering and destruction all suck. But maybe we need it to clear out the stupidity and corruption in this world. Maybe it's either have some wars, or see George Orwell's 1984 become a reality.
A lesser comedian would define their _entire_ career by this bit. They’d do tours, create sitcoms, and sell out theaters well into their 70s by *only* being the Of Course, But Maybe Guy. Louie did it as one routine in one show and immediately threw it away afterwords. *That’s* why he’s one of the all time greatest.
If you’re an aspiring comedian and you think this bit is average, you need to take notice. This is an absolute masterclass in timing, pace, delivery, luring in your audience, and just being unbelievably hilarious. Looks so easy, but every single line is meticulously planned and delivered to perfection.
1 of the best bits of all time. So many layers here. The emphasis on the "of course" part, the progression of the absurdity of the argument, nut allergies -> war -> slavery. Getting people to admit their hypocrisy. Wow. Just WOW!!
Of course, of course, the things he did were crude and and cringey and made women feel uncomfortable, so he should have been punished... ...but maybe...maybe a year in the wilderness is enough for such a great comedic talent. Maybe the world is better with the laughter he generates. Maybe silencing him hurts us more than it hurts him.
And MAYBE ... if he tries anything sexual and he's bigger and stronger and better at fighting than I am, MAYBE he should expect that I'll want to bring cops or cameras in.
The way he lured everybody into the big woops, pure genius
Oh yeah. Check the look on his face at 2:29. Kinda like subdued excitement mixed with "oh fuck yes it's happening, I'm taking you guys there." Lmfao
@Ron Maimon ron fuck yourself
@@CoronaBeer20 well its girls problem that she said yes. Disgusting how she said yes and then decided to go to court. Such an ugly person I would say.
You see his newest on his site? There's a lure in there that's even more devistating in it xD
@@CoronaBeer20 I bet you tell every girl you meet, as loudly as possible, how disgusted you are by Louis CK.... in the desperate hope that she'll be so impressed by your "enlightened" mindset that she'll take you home and f**k you. Or you're just a troll... in which case, "Wow, you got me, here have a cookie!"
One of the best, most self-aware bits of all time. Genius.
The final part of that is also so cutting and shows how he was actually angry at that injustice and points it out to the audience as well. As an argument against cruelty and iphones, the framing is incredible.
He's an idiot comedian...self proclaimed...you don't get that? Sad but stupidity abounds...
@@drlongus8107 ... shitting and leaving mean comments on youTube.
@@drlongus8107 I guess you can never be too old to troll. You sound like a 13 year old that just put a string of insults together lmao. Not even a point in your rambling.
@@89tilinfinity29 Awwww what's the matter butthurt...did I hurt your feelings? 😫
This is the one of the greatest ‘setting the premise’ jokes ever written. It’s perfect comedy.
Absolutely. Because of the way he sets it up, the moment he says "nut allergies" you're like "hoo boy, okay... I think I see where this is going" and you're already laughing at this dark-ass joke before he even tells it. Louis is one of the best to ever do it
I genuinely think this is probably the greatest comedy bit of all time. Not just Louis' best, but the best of all time. Every second from start to finish is a masterclass in pacing, comedic timing, and delivery.
I'm not saying I agree, but I can't disagree.
Of course this is an amazing bit, but maybe... You should consider George Carlin, Chappelle, or Dangerfield.
It's a great bit, but not even close to the greatest of all time.
He's a talented gentleman.
agree...pacing, timing, delivery...perfect. Also makes it look so natural and he must have rehearsed 00s of times.
"That's where human greatness comes from, is that we are shitty people."
Absolutely brilliant.
He’s got a point, no maybes about it.
That shitty people line piggyback's on LCK's other bit about the best technology ever wasted on the worst generation in history!!US!!!(Paraphrasing).There's the Greatest generation,and then there's US!
I like Louis C.K., but he is VERY off in regard to history and slavery. First of all, the American south suffered due to slavery because they had an agrarian economy rather than an industrial economy (which is why they were never going to win the Civil War). Second, there is no historical evidence that the Egyptians enslaved Jews and used them to build various structures just as there is no evidence that there was an exodus. Third, those who built the pyramids were often skilled workers and laborers paid in various ways. Finally, one could call the Irish and Asians who built the railroads "low wage slaves" who were considered expendable due to the dangerous work they did, but they were getting paid. Slavery is ALWAYS BAD.
@@adolphsanchez1429 People won't like it if you point out that the comedy bits they think are "genius because it's so true" aren't actually so true.
@@terri6854 then they're moron, and pissing on their fire is an honor - so much pseudointellectual stupid shit was said in this video (just like with most louis ck content). if they think it's funny, fine, I do too, but don't act like it's some prophetic revelation, and don't be surprised/mad when ye random comedian isn't an historian or a seer.
Man, the way he structures his material, the way he paces it... Genius! (and I generally hate the simplistic overuse of that word)
I brought a cup. In case we need another cup.
x iLeon ever since he talked about it in his bit I assume lol
@@Smashman012 lol, basic guess but no, for quite a while now
x iLeon if you say so
@@Smashman012 It's always far too easy to pass judgement based on how you yourself might think - the basic process of projecting - but try to understand that not everyone thinks the same and that there are people who may have a little more of a capacity for original thinking and you might get there, though I won't hold my horses on it. And yes: I do say so! (not to mention that the intentional irony of my original statement has been completely lost on you...)
whenever im sad i watch this bit, it cracks me up every time
This is brilliant at so many levels
How many levels? Give me a number. Don't try to bullshit me!
@@RantTherapist27
That's more than 26@@jarroddavid8352
His last special “Sincerely” is pure gold
Omg it's amazing 🤣 All his stand ups are absolutely flawless non-stop laughs. No other comedians besides Louis CK and Bill Burr can do that.
Sleepy Girl Check out Doug Stanhope as well
Sleepy Girl Dave chapelle too imo
"I've come for ya mom..." -- grumpy-voiced Boston Crematoria worker. Love that bit.
@@DanielVerberne "he was in there for a while..." 😂😂😂
0:55 that face transition is gold.
I don't know how many times I've watched this routine but it never gets old. Legendary.
2:11 love when he grips his stomach, grimaces and takes an incredibly slow step...brilliant pantomine of conflict.
He’s so aware of the crowd reaction 😂
Simply put "You laughed at children dead from peanut allergies. You're in this whole thing with me." They couldn't opt out. Lol
Humans are constantly looking for permission to act on their worst impulses. Comedy is a great medium to release that
I bet he knew what the crowd reaction would be before they did.
@@BlakeNix That's likely because he's tested this material many many times before it makes it to special, and analyzes patterns. Also, CK is half jewish ethnically, and IM guessing Ashkenazi, so he has a really high verbal IQ that basically gives him magic powers comedically that the other races cant compete with
@@BlakeNix i saw him on this tour and he closed each show with this particular bit
Here's a quote from Mark Twain:
"Instead of reflecting that every brick and every stone in this beautiful edifice represents an ache of a pain, and a handful of sweat and a hour of heavy fatigue, contributed by the back, forehead and bones of poverty. It is our habit to forget these things entirely and merely glorify the temple itself, without vouchsafing one praiseful thought to its humble builder, whose rich heart and withered purse it symbolizes."
But Mark Twain also said......
This is a great quote, had to go watch the Huck Finn bit after reading this.
it's from Life on the Mississippi
Mean comment on CZcams.
Please, also confirm that you were taking a shit or it is unacceptable
don't forget to wipe
I’m taking a shit
This is alpha bravo do we have any confirmation that this man is taking a shit
I'm taking a shit, so I'm obligated to write a mean comment. hence, fuck you all.
The sad thing is my “but maybes” are usually what I actually believe, and my “of course” thoughts are just to make me feel better for thinking that.
you should check out pornography!
LÄMP
Yup
Don't care
Well ya. The of course things are what society has told you to believe but you don't really believe, and the maybes are what you truly believe.
Single greatest comedy bit in history. Some may have been funnier, or more hilarious. But this excels in so many aspects and the way it is composed, catching the true meaning of stand-up comedy with being self-aware, self-reflective, profound, funny and sad and very easy to identify with is what makes it truly incredible. It's a great monologue that roots back to some of the basic mechanism of our species and our society and to our human nature involving behavioral traits like hatred, pessimism, optimism, striving for glory, negligence, compassion and a number of other different emotions and traits. Absolutely genius piece of work and to me, the peak of Louis' career as a stand-up comedian!
Very well said
I like you Gabor. Where are you from. Exotic name.
@@4Mikes4Mindset4 Hungary my friend :) Not that uncommon name there. Not uncommon at all :D
Thanks for ruining the bit by explaining it. It's an amazing joke not a fucking post-modern novel. Enjoy it, get it, and move on. Don't jerk off over it.
I really like how the bit ended. The profound absurdity of leaving a mean comment on CZcams while you're taking a shit juxtaposed to not having human suffering and death. Sad but funny at the same time. It's just perfect.
Just amazing. His awareness and anticipation of the crowd's thoughts. He's jumping through laser beams with that material. His careful position of complaining about it rather than celebrating it makes it easier for the crowd to go along, and gradually leading the crowd through it all with rationalizations that are hard to ignore. If he doesn't handle any part correctly, he gets booed off the stage. This is just genius.
dude jerked off in front of women
Very insightful. But, to be clear, nothing a comedian does is an accident or luck. He has worked this material out in small clubs for probably a year or more. He's not guessing, he knows exactly how the crowd is going to react every step along the way. When the material was raw, he probably had to exit the bit many times until he found the right approach. By the time we see a special though, it has already been polished to diamond quality.
I love how he tenses his body and walks into a slow, exaggerated fashion before delivering the line. It's like watching a master troll.
Yeah, he's acting like he's literally walking on eggshells or something.
You might say its like watching a masturbating troll
This is honestly one of the greatest routines of all time
One of how many
Me with a nuts and a terrible fish allergie . Laughing my soul out.
Haha, so you can still eat the good fish? That's not so bad!
@@MrBeefyweefs I would love to. But it would be the last thing I've done 😂
Brooo 🤣🤣🤣
Hope you're taking it easy
@@michaelotis223 No, I'm so angry! I hate it so much that I saw like all of his videos. That's how I hate this dude! If u mean that ...😠🤫😂😉
Maybe if you are so weak that a nut can hurt u, u deserve it
He's teaching about true compassion and he's basically saying it's not the thing you think it is. It's not enough to share a post about human rights on facebook and throw in a couple of sad emoticons. Actual compassion requires sacrifice that very few people are willing to make.
Yes. His comedy is incredibly human and compassionate. Tonight is the first time I've seen it and I'm going to come back and watch every clip CZcams holds.
@johnny burt agreed
Actually I kinda disagree with this. If we’re being serious. One person devoting their life to that style of living, won’t affect anything. The individual has no power over this.
"you can have candles and horses and be a little kinder to each other or let someone suffer immeasurably far away just so you can leave a mean comment on CZcams while you're taking a shit." probably the best closing segment i've ever heard.
The expression on his face after the slavery bit opening line.. pure satisfaction of a comic proffesion
Carl Jung made a career out of studying the "but maybe".
and yet Alan Watts probably said it best when he said birth was the cause of death.
That's not really the shadow. That's just pragmatism vs. sentimentality. "The Shadow" is all these SJWs, who act like they care about things, but legitimately don't and just want to pass their Machiavellian 455es off as "human". That is the shadow, probably the worst form of it.
There's also the one personified in the X-Men movies as "Magneto", but at least he has justification for his shadow. The manipulators who just simply want power because they're Cenk Ugyur's nephew... They're more dangerous in real life.
People like Magneto might shoot up a mall. People like Hasan will destroy entire industries and entire cities. Look what they've done to comedy. Entire industries. Look what they did to San Francisco, New York and Portland. Entire cities.
One can not keep track of all the deaths dark triad psychopaths have caused in the last 200 years.
My favorite part about this bit is how he juxtaposes the moral high ground with jaunt and slightly smug confidence, while leading into his darker thoughts with absolute nervous discomfort. People begin laughing even before the words come out.
The way he creeps around the stage from stage from 2:10 to 2:20 is the perfect visual of being embarrassed to think of something but still feeling the urge to move forward stating it LOL. Just an absolute comic mastermind.
Louis CK is a legend. One of a kind. Unmatched mastery of comedy.
Now THIS is smart comedy. He didn't deserve all the shit they threw at him.
Just maybe...the women he masturbated in front of didn't deserve what was thrown at them.
@@adrianv3555 They weren't there at gunpoint.
@@adrianv3555 those gold diggers robbed him blind. The guy ASKED for consent and they gave it, he may be a feticist but that's his business! It's not a crime to have a fetish, people acting like he's Bill fucking Cosby what's wrong with yall.
Adrian V the woman consented
And she vouched for him
This is his Monnalisa, his masterpiece.
I love the simplification of the iPhone to a device intended for leaving mean comments on CZcams while defecating 😂
I’m using my iPad for that
@@mattcorcoran7082 for shiting?
@@michaljurc7208
There's probably an app for that
@@steelbear2063 namely Tiktok
hey guys look he’s smart can’t you see the words he’s using
IMO the greatest comedian since Richard Pryor, the greatest comedian of this generation, slightly beating Dave Chappell. That line “ you’re in this with me now...” CMON! That takes skill and confidence.
GOAT 🐐 imho
Agreed
It does, but moreso than "How old is 15 really?"
Agreed. The way he can break the fourth wall, comment on the bit he's doing, and then step back into the bit and still hold the audience, is amazing.
his face on 02:29 shows that the joke is going as perfectly as planned for him. He knew exactly that he‘s gonna get this reaction and was prepared to take the crowd on this one with him.
the hook: of course but maybe peanut allergies, my nephew
the first swing: guns and dying in war
the takeoff: slavery and human "greatness"
callout and re-grounding: "hey you all clapped at the dying kids with the allergies"
the message: we should go back to candles, horses and be kinder to each other
the hit: all this technology at the cost of someone suffering out of sight
i'm not intelligent, but this guy is fucking incredible with his structuring and wordsmith. also his facial expressions make for an experience
That’s not the message.
This is the pinnacle of the art of stand up comedy. Everything about it is perfect.
Laughed my ass off about the soldier getting shot when invading other countries. I went to Afghanistan last year and can relate a lot. Love Louie! Wish he could do another show♥️
Did you go as a piece of human garbage or just visiting?
@@earsbeats I went as a medic..
@@thedude9024 okay you’re a good guy lol
He's got another show, my dude! Louis ain't going anywhere!
Lmao jackass, thank God Afghanistan defeated you terrorists. Your dumbass must be embarrassed as fuck fighting like a retard against outnumbered Muslims and still getting humiliated.
That's practically a mic drop at the end. When you think of all the people who take the time to complain on their smart devices but also take no actions, smh.
I was soooo thinking Steve Jobs and the iPhone story would be a great addition to this bit, and boom that is of course what he closes with 😂. Louis CK is a genius...not without real failings, like all of us, but a comic genius without a doubt.
I rewatch this once a week
The way he executes this bit, from the timing to the gestures, is just a masterclass of comedy
Absolutely brilliant, just the comedic timing, the content, the crowd even just everything in perfect harmony! I keep revisiting this bit.
Popped up on my feed, still love this bit. Just a great piece of conscious comedy.
You could make a master class of this 4 minutes bit. The pacing, the structure. The interaction. How he prepares the setting.
I love how he gets aggressive at the end
He starts from the family unit, to the national level, to historical crimes against humanity.....brilliant
It acquires a whole new meaning in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic
@Mitsi Grabblerberg The problem with that is the world minus China did nothing to deserve this. Sick asses in China slaughtering everything with a pulse is the reason we are in this.
Of course the coronavirus is horrible and should be eradicated, but maybe it's an appropriate way to get rid of members of society that are no longer helpful.
@@lydiacarlise7935 Like those who slaughter wildlife and use animals for horrible experiments.
@@ukmedicfrcs Um, I was thinking more along the lines of the extremely old and weak.
@@lydiacarlise7935To each their own.
SUCH a good bit. Great premise, love the way he gradually gets you to agree with worse and worse things.
And the comparison to modern sweatshops like the foxcon compounds in China, to slavery is sooo damn spot on.
Here I am 7 years later just understanding the reality of where my cheap electronics come from.
I'd like to think I would have been on the side of human decency in the Civil War, but here I am, with full knowledge these electronics are made by literal slaves who can't even kill themselves to get out of work, still wanting a QLED TV for Christmas. So, would I have really been the Allie to the US slaves I think I would have been?
There's good argument that in their environment you also almost certainly would have been a National Socialist, or at least supportive, most people were. If you look around at the hypocrisy of even the folks who consider themselves champions of the correct social issues, this is especially obvious. In fact frequently the most adamant of such folks are quite obviously EXACTLY the kind of folks who would have been at the front lines of it, as is quite clear from their complete self unaware incongruity.
this bit is so top everything is set up perfectly
The punchline at the end where he makes everyone culpable... even today. Fkin brilliant, man.
yep, love your work Louis. Master of the craft. I've watched this many times. Still works.
That army one doesn't sound so weird outside the US. Other countries don't worship their militaries the same way, and find it disturbing.
Yeah, if you strip away the jingoism and hero worship, the armed forces would be most accurately seen as just a hazardous but necessary job with a high risk of abuses of power and misconduct and an accordingly strict and OTT disciplinary system. Fishermen and oil rig workers risk their lives for mediocre wages to provide essential goods to society; nobody calls them heroes.
yeah, we really have an obsession with "fighting for our freedoms", don't we? Especially when you consider that our freedoms have nothing to do with skirmishes half a world away. Ugh
@@boiledelephant Is the armed forces a necessary job. Having a military for defense is necessary, but tricking 18 years to go half way around the world to get shot to make the government a few bucks is a different story.
@@tylersmith3139 insofar as there are necessary operations that only armed forces can do, their existence is necessary. I would agree that some of the assignments they're put to are unnecessary and often unethical.
Idk why, but this one bit helped me SO goddamn much back when I had anxiety attacks. I guess it’s cause it’s one of the most accurate illustrations of ugly intrusive thoughts I’ve ever heard, even if that isn’t the actual point of it.
That's an interesting way to view it
Such a legendary bit. Louis is at such a crazy level of comedic talent
All “maybe” thoughts are the truth
No, they aren't. They are your immediate, true horrible lizard brain gut reaction, yes.
But that's only because the base, human nature we all have is terrible.
What you actually do when you logically and carefully consider an idea is the truth.
Not mixing nuts is the tiniest most laughable cost compared to the capacity of those intellects growing in school to better the world around them, and the human compassion we all share that the strong should protect the weak.
That is not the natural way nature raised us, that is our way that we chose.
so edgy bro!
it's sad, people like you completely miss the entire point of this kind of comedy.
@@Urammar That's a beautiful thought, but human compassion is also base human nature. Human nature is as good as it is bad. Yin and yang my friend.
@@Urammar
Not really. There are mathematical conclusions to some questions, but they look truly disgusting on an emotional level. These mathematical conclusions aren't "lizard brain" things. These are just mathematical facts.
Example: Of course, human death, piles of corpses, disease, suffering and destruction all suck.
But maybe we need it to clear out the stupidity and corruption in this world. Maybe it's either have some wars, or see George Orwell's 1984 become a reality.
Every time I watch this, it's still brilliant and laugh-out-loud-able.
“Of course but maybe” is up there with “two kinds of black people”. One of comedies greatest
Chris Rock's Bring the Pain bit?
@@OMGtheykilledKenny42 Yes
I thought it was more in line with "I'm not saying he shoulda killed her, but I understand"
A lesser comedian would define their _entire_ career by this bit. They’d do tours, create sitcoms, and sell out theaters well into their 70s by *only* being the Of Course, But Maybe Guy. Louie did it as one routine in one show and immediately threw it away afterwords. *That’s* why he’s one of the all time greatest.
I am 14000 km away from America, but this guy talks my brain.
I still think this is the best bit of any comedy show, ever
This is one of the best stand-up bits of all time and I mean it.
louie is amazing what a great insightful bit, i love you Louie glad your back
As I get older- I understand this man even more. What a fucking gem.
I’m simultaneously laughing my arse off, and relieved that I’m not the only one who has the “of course, but maybe” thoughts! 😂
I'm glad I don't have nut allergies
This bit should be taught in all schools of the planet!
Love this one! One of his best.
Four of the greatest minutes of comedy of all time!!
A true all-timer. Amazingly written and performed bit.
He's a fantastic comedian- his observations and mannerisms have made my day!
The last bit gives me chills every time i watch it
Me and the wife love this bit so much, we often say "Of course, but maybe" whenever there is such a situation that comes up.
If you’re an aspiring comedian and you think this bit is average, you need to take notice. This is an absolute masterclass in timing, pace, delivery, luring in your audience, and just being unbelievably hilarious. Looks so easy, but every single line is meticulously planned and delivered to perfection.
I could not stop laughing. Best thing I've heard in years. Love him!
I think about this bit at least once per week, this is brilliant
First time my jaw dropped in years. Awesome stuff
He did this bit surrounded by the audience and owned the entire Room. His IQ is master level.
Brilliant.... need you back buddy
I still watch this when I see it on my feed. Classic.
Surrounded! And Louis still pulled it off! Legendary!
1 of the best bits of all time. So many layers here. The emphasis on the "of course" part, the progression of the absurdity of the argument, nut allergies -> war -> slavery. Getting people to admit their hypocrisy. Wow. Just WOW!!
Can a comedian/raconteur/communicator be a genius? If so, Louis is a genius.
His new special “Sorry” is in my top 3 favorites of his. Which admittedly is a pretty hard list to make 😂
OMG how did I miss this until today!!!!
May be too early but I have no doubts that this guy will go down in history as a comic legend ..
One of my favorite bits in general.
He’s just describing what it’s like to be human. Being your own hero means seeing this duality soberly.
This is the greatest comedy bit of all time because i start applying it to everything
In my book, Louis is defintely one of the GOATs.
I love his laugh at 0:33 because he knows where he's going with it 😂
Arghhh, I wish I could see him live!
He is alive
This is just one of the all-time best bits. Ever.
The marerial and delivery is amazing .. but its the face expressions and his body language that kills me 😂😂😂
King Louie never fails to cheer me up
I know Louie had his problems, but it’s been years.
The guy is just incredible.
I hope he’s well.
In reality, he never had a problem. It’s the way the other people reacted that caused him problems.
The way he traverses that slippery slope like walking through a minefield. Sheer brilliance.
I just can’t justify this it’s unsettling! But maybe 🧐 😂😂 love it !
This is probably his most brilliant piece. And that's saying alot.
This is extremely existentially self-aware and I love it.
The best comedians are the ones who say things that would get others cancelled but set it up in a way that you can’t get mad 😂
One of my favorite bits by anyone. Genius
Of course, of course, the things he did were crude and and cringey and made women feel uncomfortable, so he should have been punished...
...but maybe...maybe a year in the wilderness is enough for such a great comedic talent. Maybe the world is better with the laughter he generates. Maybe silencing him hurts us more than it hurts him.
This comment needs to be at the top 😂
@@mohammadelrifai6921 Too kind.
And MAYBE ... if he tries anything sexual and he's bigger and stronger and better at fighting than I am, MAYBE he should expect that I'll want to bring cops or cameras in.
@@katewilson7651 But MAYBE.... if you agree to play along in the first place, You should not complain about it years later.
@@jonharvey55 Of course!
_“I see a lot of law breakers out there!”_
The law says you can't touch....
Mia is cute
This is one of the all-time great bits
That last part uuuh fire!