I adored DEATH and his relationship with his grand daughter since the animated feature Soul Music in 1997. He can be so awkward and wise and solemn and sweet. Easily one of my favourite characters of Discworld.
Easily the best interpretation of the Grim Reaper ever in my opinion. Being the literal embodiment of death, harvesting all of those souls departing the world, you'd be hard pressed NOT to be full of philosophical wisdom. Forget the high school edge lord idea.
Between Discworld, Sandman, and Good Omens I think Pratchett and Gaiman managed to make the 3 best versions of Death, this being Death's more...philosophical side.
Metaphors are the most real things on Discoid, even realer than Death himself. A god was born one time because enough people got their potato mashers stuck in their silverware drawer and said "God damn it!" Or were you making a reference?
@@KrutchesRDH Well, assuming his skeletal form is approximately that of a human's, and a Discworld human's biology is the same as ours, roughly center mass.
Having met Terry Prachett, I can fully understand his questioning why his stuff hasn't fared better in the US. Yes, his humor is British, but I think it's a tad more universal than, say, Monty Python, and they were embraced in the US. I've seen almost none of the videos for his stuff other than clips on CZcams. He deserved better here.
Monty Python's British humor has caught on in the US because it is humor that is obviously "british," which is much easier material for an American to use in a low effort joke about britishness. The underlying attitudes that vary between british and american humor are much harder to make a meta joke about.
I started reading Pratchett in the late '80s, with "Colour of Magic" (and yes, I was also raised on Python and Fawlty Towers in the US); the first few were a bit lightweight, but once he really developed the characters and built out the world I was hooked. Once the books started including social and mythological elements that tied them to the human experience...rapture. And yeah, I own all the videos -- even a copy of HF on DVD, complete with a packet of teeth from the Tooth Fairy's castle! ;-)
Death dose not kill he merely happens, he collects the dead and guides them to their rest, he cares for them because after all "What can the harvest hope for, if not for the care of the Reaper Man?"
I love death's earnest attempts to engage in human niceties, He never quite gets it, but the intentions are so sweet. "I HAVE BROUGHT YOU SOME FLOWERS. She stared at the dry, dead stems. ALSO SOME CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT, THE SORT LADIES LIKE. She stared at the black box. ALSO HERE IS A DIAMOND TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU."
There’s a fan comic that put forth that those two as well as sandman’s Death and others are one and the same. “Much too large a concept to only be looked at any one way.” When noted that any version of him bound to an evil child necromancer was still a problem, he shrugged, turned into Grimm and noted that whenever Billy or Mandy wanted to do something really dangerous, “Den I jus goof it up!”
In the antagonistic side, I like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish's depiction of Death, who's just monumentally pissed at people who take life for granted. He's not exactly evil, just has an unorthodox method of teaching people a lesson.
"GRAND-DAD? GRANDFATHER I CAN LIVE WITH, BUT GRANDDAD, YOU'LL BE CALLING ME GRAMPS NEXT." Death-Soul Music Has he become more accepting of 'Granddad' since then or is this just minor inaccuracy in the adaptation? It's not a major thing, just that little conversation was an example of Terry's more subtle wit and a reflection of Death's character. I have read all the books I just don't own many of them.
@@8Rincewind I know this old, but Susan was not going to change (she is as stubborn as him) and "grand-dad" grew on him. I always got the sense his serious "personification of death" side preferred "grandfather" but his "fascination with humans" side secretly loves "granddad".
@@glenbe4026 Death alos changed alot from back then too this moment. Sure his memory is unique but the memories still need to be filled with emotion. He really got more emotional after living himself in reaperman learning what dread a short life (having time)can be and what a blessing it can be to spend it. He even bend the rules a bit.
@@Siegberg91 Memories can only be memories when they have emotions associated with them. Remembering the future doesn't affect him as much because without the emotions created from experiencing them firsthand it's all just information.
"Granddad? Grand _father_ I could live with, but _Granddad?!_ It's only one step away from _Gramps_ if you ask Me!" - the ANTHROPOMORPHIC PERSONIFICATION Himself
I dunno. Look at Susan's smile at the end there. He may not have succeeded how we expected but he still made her happy, which was his intent. Aaand now im feeling things again.
He also voiced Death in the animated mini-series of Wyrd Sisters and Soul Music. I prefer his Death, honestly. Christopher Lee brought more... uh... "life" to the character
i so love Death, i guess every fan of the book want him to get them when time will come. also too bad i can't find any video of that scene in Color of magic where Death got a near rincewind expecrience.
They nailed Death. In the books, Death is immortal, omniscient, omnipresent etc so if you ask him huge cosmic scale philosophical questions he can give you matter-of-fact answers. But he misses the point of little things humans do.
This is an interesting moment: Death has seen humanity evolve, understands the power of belief, yet doesn't seem to understand the difference between drawings of snowflakes or robins and the items themselves, and seems embarrassed that the card did not come out as he hoped, and he cherish Susan enough to make it for her.
En México adoramos a la muerte y en todas las peliculas la ponen de mala y me gusto que en esta pelicula es justamente como pensamos de ella aqui en mi pais
Susan knows better than that. Death doesn't determine any outcomes, must not do so, in fact. He IS the final outcome for everyone. Hogfather is actually the one book where he manages to get away with rescuing a life and that was because he was simultaneously acting as the Hogfather, who, much unlike Death, is allowed generosity in that matter because he brings gifts.
I like how when Death says "Did you know? In a world so full of wonder, they managed to invent... Boredom?", Susan's basically does a "That's fair" kind of face. XD
recently watched this movie and loved it, shame arent more live films out, i know a few, so far death and susan is my favorite character in terry's work of fiction from what im able to find.
You had me at "after helping save humanity's ability to imagine and create" :-) ... but I'm not too sure what to make of this! ...I didn't see this film... I guess in the movie's larger context what at first blush seems funny/campy could be touching, whimsical, fascinating... (Never mind.)
Nigel Planer was the best narrator for the books. Steven Briggs did a decent job but didn't capture the breadth of characters Nigel Planer did. His Granny Weatherwax, Vetinari, Death, Nanny Ogg, and Vimes are still the best ones that have been narrated.
The music and flute from around 1:01 makes deaths lines even more epic.. and kinda nostalgic? seeing as it's at the end of the movie. such a fantastic scene. Almost wish death was real haha!
if you liked Death , you might like: Robert Kroese's Mercury series... Peter Empringham's The AfterNet series... (what happens when the PC that decides Heaven or Hell breaks, and everyone is struck in Limbo). There's also Robyn Peterman's Hell series (The Devil is obsessed w/ the band JOURNEY & dating Mother Nature).
Grim reaper : humans beings make life so interesting , do You know that in a universe so full wonders they have manged to invent boredom quite astonishing. susan : oh grim reaper :well then happy Hogwatch . susan : yes grandad happy hogwatch and death bows his head walks away.. best part ever
What kind of deathperson you're speaking about? I'm confused. It's the good old Bill door. Sry I have 2 leave this here... In my language bill tür. Wonderfully written and translated.
Terry Pratchett is, in my humble opinion, responsible for two of the three most profound quotes in human history: "Humans make life interesting. Do you know that in a world so full of wonder they have managed to invent boredom?" And then the whole speech why humans need fantasy to be human, and how morality and justice are human inventions. And both are from hogswatch. The only quote comparable to that is this one by Bertrand Russell: "The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge."
"Did you know in a universe so full of wonders they have managed to invent boredom?" -Death In a universe so full of wonders and having evolved a brain so advanced that we can understand and appreciate these wonders, Humanity has invented boredom as a defense mechanism. If we spent all our time going "Wow look at that! we'd never get anything done. Boredom also makes is strive for things. First we developed imagination, then we invented boredom so we could survive our own brains.
it is a wonder they are as good as they are. it could have been plenty worse. and I've always wanted audiovisual versions of favored books. :) just a shame they often suck in some way...usually by not following the book closely enough.
"Did you know in a universe so full of wonders they have managed to invent boredom?" -Death
Absolutely brilliant.
death:Do you know in the universe so full of Wonders They managed to invite boredom quiet astonish.death well then happy hogswatch.
"Humans need fantasy to be human. To be where the falling angel meets the rising ape."
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I adored DEATH and his relationship with his grand daughter since the animated feature Soul Music in 1997. He can be so awkward and wise and solemn and sweet. Easily one of my favourite characters of Discworld.
He is the observer who is shaped by what he observes, the outsider who can never come in, and yet can never leave.
Death is the ultimate people person. You have to be, when you meet with so very many people every day.
in the party that is life, death is the one stuck in the kitchen.
Easily the best interpretation of the Grim Reaper ever in my opinion. Being the literal embodiment of death, harvesting all of those souls departing the world, you'd be hard pressed NOT to be full of philosophical wisdom. Forget the high school edge lord idea.
Between Discworld, Sandman, and Good Omens I think Pratchett and Gaiman managed to make the 3 best versions of Death, this being Death's more...philosophical side.
at least his heart is in the right place, metaphorically speaking of course.
Metaphors are the most real things on Discoid, even realer than Death himself. A god was born one time because enough people got their potato mashers stuck in their silverware drawer and said "God damn it!" Or were you making a reference?
Literally speaking, where would his heart be exactly? Just taking notes.
@@KrutchesRDH Well, assuming his skeletal form is approximately that of a human's, and a Discworld human's biology is the same as ours, roughly center mass.
I love how Death tries to do human stuff, but it never really works out.
If that isn't the most humanly relatable thing, I don't know what is.
Death as a Grandfather is so cute.
Especially in how he misinterpreted how to make a card.
They did a fabulous job depicting Death in this version. The voice, look, and lines were all spot on.
"You know in a universe so full of wonder they have managed to invent boredom?"
He just tries so hard! Even if he never gets it quite right.
He knows everything present and past but he has a very crippling lack: he lacks common sense ^_^U
But again, that's his charm, in the end XD
Death - the Ron Weasley of Discworld
@@Trek001....... I'm going to pretend I never read that comment. I hope I forget it quickly.
@@kingofthehamsters lol
@@Trek001 Wouldn't it be more accurate to say he is the Hagrid of Discworld?
Having met Terry Prachett, I can fully understand his questioning why his stuff hasn't fared better in the US. Yes, his humor is British, but I think it's a tad more universal than, say, Monty Python, and they were embraced in the US. I've seen almost none of the videos for his stuff other than clips on CZcams. He deserved better here.
Monty Python's British humor has caught on in the US because it is humor that is obviously "british," which is much easier material for an American to use in a low effort joke about britishness. The underlying attitudes that vary between british and american humor are much harder to make a meta joke about.
Most people who like Monty Python were RAISED on Monty Python. I think that not enough people were raised on Discworld is the issue
He created a special nishe of his own so the humour is not so transparent or easy to comprehend in comparison to others.☺️
I started reading Pratchett in the late '80s, with "Colour of Magic" (and yes, I was also raised on Python and Fawlty Towers in the US); the first few were a bit lightweight, but once he really developed the characters and built out the world I was hooked. Once the books started including social and mythological elements that tied them to the human experience...rapture. And yeah, I own all the videos -- even a copy of HF on DVD, complete with a packet of teeth from the Tooth Fairy's castle! ;-)
Simple. To understand him, you need to think. Americans don't like to do that. Python was just "silly". We could grasp that.
When you realise Death tried to attach either a live or probably dead bird to a hogs watch card and covered it in real snow.
He is a very literal sort, to be sure
Live. Since it wasn't cooperative.
@@JaceDraccus Death's touch kills though.
@@animemanXLK Pretty sure he has touched a number of living things without killing them. Binky. Mort. Susan. Cats.
Death dose not kill he merely happens, he collects the dead and guides them to their rest, he cares for them because after all "What can the harvest hope for, if not for the care of the Reaper Man?"
Please tell me I'm not the only one who actually wanted her to hug him near the end of it?
Would she survive?
A hug, kiss and an "I love you." would have been sweet.
@@Werepie she's sat on him lap when she was younger
@@theirishviking9278 And he's got bony knees!
She kissed him on the cheek bone at the end of Soul Music...
I love death's earnest attempts to engage in human niceties, He never quite gets it, but the intentions are so sweet.
"I HAVE BROUGHT YOU SOME FLOWERS.
She stared at the dry, dead stems.
ALSO SOME CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT, THE SORT LADIES LIKE.
She stared at the black box.
ALSO HERE IS A DIAMOND TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU."
Hey from reaper man i loved him as bill door i would love to see that book made a movie so badly
"IT IS WORTH A KINGS RANSOM." "which king?" "ANY KING."
This is my personal favorite interpretation of the Grim Reaper, though Billy and Mandy’s Grim reaper a close second
DarthStudios I would suggest death from adventure time, although he has a horse skull for a head.
How about Zane as Thanatos from "On a Pale Horse"?
There’s a fan comic that put forth that those two as well as sandman’s Death and others are one and the same. “Much too large a concept to only be looked at any one way.” When noted that any version of him bound to an evil child necromancer was still a problem, he shrugged, turned into Grimm and noted that whenever Billy or Mandy wanted to do something really dangerous, “Den I jus goof it up!”
In the antagonistic side, I like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish's depiction of Death, who's just monumentally pissed at people who take life for granted.
He's not exactly evil, just has an unorthodox method of teaching people a lesson.
"Did you know there is a universe so full of wonders they have managed to invent boredom." Love that line.
“For the first time in my existence, I have time! ‘And what do you plan to do Sir?’ I’m going to spend it!”
If anything collects me in the end it had better be him.
I think anyone who has read Discworld feels the same. :P
"GRAND-DAD? GRANDFATHER I CAN LIVE WITH, BUT GRANDDAD, YOU'LL BE CALLING ME GRAMPS NEXT." Death-Soul Music
Has he become more accepting of 'Granddad' since then or is this just minor inaccuracy in the adaptation? It's not a major thing, just that little conversation was an example of Terry's more subtle wit and a reflection of Death's character. I have read all the books I just don't own many of them.
He refers to himself as Granddad at the end of soul music
+Ryan Trumpler thanks.
@@8Rincewind I know this old, but Susan was not going to change (she is as stubborn as him) and "grand-dad" grew on him. I always got the sense his serious "personification of death" side preferred "grandfather" but his "fascination with humans" side secretly loves "granddad".
@@glenbe4026 Death alos changed alot from back then too this moment. Sure his memory is unique but the memories still need to be filled with emotion. He really got more emotional after living himself in reaperman learning what dread a short life (having time)can be and what a blessing it can be to spend it. He even bend the rules a bit.
@@Siegberg91 Memories can only be memories when they have emotions associated with them. Remembering the future doesn't affect him as much because without the emotions created from experiencing them firsthand it's all just information.
I must confess, Susan is a beautiful woman in possession of an intriguing disposition.
Death=Best grandad ever.
Especially when he lets you borrow his horse and sword.
Sounds like a sit com idea
“My Grandad the grim reaper”
@@Awol991 but he has bony knees
@@dvhh there are always cushions.
"Granddad? Grand _father_ I could live with, but _Granddad?!_ It's only one step away from _Gramps_ if you ask Me!" - the ANTHROPOMORPHIC PERSONIFICATION Himself
I love the momentary hesitation as DEATH seems to think of something after he nods a thank you at Susan
The melted and runny black paint of the hogswatch card just makes it seem even more endearing for some reason.
The Most perfect incarnation of Susan and her Grandfather Death, ever.
This is so sweet! I just... Death needs a hug. I'm willing to give him one
Yes. That's it. Embrace Death, little one...
He tries so hard, and fails so spectacularly. It's fucking adorable.
I dunno. Look at Susan's smile at the end there. He may not have succeeded how we expected but he still made her happy, which was his intent.
Aaand now im feeling things again.
Christopher Lee voiced Death in the Colour of Magic
He also voiced Death in the animated mini-series of Wyrd Sisters and Soul Music. I prefer his Death, honestly. Christopher Lee brought more... uh... "life" to the character
and in soul music and wyrd sisters
It's Ian Richardson here. Perfect.
Developed a major crush on Michelle Dockery thanks to this movie.
i so love Death, i guess every fan of the book want him to get them when time will come. also too bad i can't find any video of that scene in Color of magic where Death got a near rincewind expecrience.
It's under 'certain depths color of magic,' I think. It should be.
I have hogfather book
kao chat you mean when he's hiding in the trees?
I want find his epic one liner: "NO CROWNS! ONLY THE HARVEST!"
Death is underappreciated. I wanted the boys on Supernatural to thank Death for making life possible.
They nailed Death.
In the books, Death is immortal, omniscient, omnipresent etc so if you ask him huge cosmic scale philosophical questions he can give you matter-of-fact answers. But he misses the point of little things humans do.
This is an interesting moment: Death has seen humanity evolve, understands the power of belief, yet doesn't seem to understand the difference between drawings of snowflakes or robins and the items themselves, and seems embarrassed that the card did not come out as he hoped, and he cherish Susan enough to make it for her.
Oh my gods, that voice is nearly perfect. ^_^
It IS perfect.
It's Ian Richardson. It IS perfect.
@@Happyheretic2308 they had Christopher Lee in the 90s soul music i will admit this one is excellent but lee was Perfict
@@MrKingkez Ian Richardson beats Christopher Lee, for me.
@@Happyheretic2308 i understand but chose to peacefully disagree,, Lee #1 ian Richardson Very close second but they are both amazing
En México adoramos a la muerte y en todas las peliculas la ponen de mala y me gusto que en esta pelicula es justamente como pensamos de ella aqui en mi pais
Death and Susan are my favourite characters :D
I especially love when they have scenes together xD hilarious
Loved de Mort, always cracked me up because my grandfather was named Mortimer. Absolutely loved all of his work, fun to read and much to think about.
OMBG!!!! I just watched this yesterday!!! It was Adorable!
"Grandad, why did you take Matthew from me in that stupid car accident?"
Susan knows better than that. Death doesn't determine any outcomes, must not do so, in fact. He IS the final outcome for everyone.
Hogfather is actually the one book where he manages to get away with rescuing a life and that was because he was simultaneously acting as the Hogfather, who, much unlike Death, is allowed generosity in that matter because he brings gifts.
I've been looking for this show for years and couldn't find it until suddenly this pops into my feed!?
Thank you for uploading haha.
Show should be on Amazon Prime.. Hogfather and Colour of Magic.
I love this version of "death" so much.
I like how when Death says "Did you know? In a world so full of wonder, they managed to invent... Boredom?", Susan's basically does a "That's fair" kind of face. XD
recently watched this movie and loved it, shame arent more live films out, i know a few, so far death and susan is my favorite character in terry's work of fiction from what im able to find.
death is adorable as a character...I must read this book now!
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
13 years ago, good lord time flies.
Death, you always cheer me up. 8D
Less of a 'Good night' and more of an 'Au revoir'...
Oh wow! It’s Mary Crawley!
I love this scene
this is adorable
!!!! It's whatsherface from Downton Abbey! I am so rewatching this on Chris-- Hogswatch..
Boredom is a luxury, not many can afford. That boredom can also be invested into better things.
i love susan i wish there had been more of her in the movie = )
You had me at "after helping save humanity's ability to imagine and create" :-) ... but I'm not too sure what to make of this!
...I didn't see this film... I guess in the movie's larger context what at first blush seems funny/campy could be touching, whimsical, fascinating... (Never mind.)
'the jobs getting better, and essesialy handling themselves'
Love it.
I don't know what this is but it brought me joy
I thought I was the only one that wached hogfather this is great 😄
I can see death heart is in the right place he loves Xmas at lest
Nigel Planer was the best narrator for the books. Steven Briggs did a decent job but didn't capture the breadth of characters Nigel Planer did. His Granny Weatherwax, Vetinari, Death, Nanny Ogg, and Vimes are still the best ones that have been narrated.
I wacth this moive last night on my laptop it very good moive if u ask me . I love death he seem so nice not scary.
Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (nee Crawley)
Woah, that was deep.
The music and flute from around 1:01 makes deaths lines even more epic.. and kinda nostalgic? seeing as it's at the end of the movie. such a fantastic scene. Almost wish death was real haha!
Neal G he is real my friend, he just hasn't come for you yet.
Nothing is realer than death.
I really like this movie and Death is fun but still Death not a weakling who can be harmed
Daddy glued a bird to a card. Lol
Image Spock and Death mush-up.
if you liked Death , you might like: Robert Kroese's Mercury series... Peter Empringham's The AfterNet series... (what happens when the PC that decides Heaven or Hell breaks, and everyone is struck in Limbo). There's also Robyn Peterman's Hell series (The Devil is obsessed w/ the band JOURNEY & dating Mother Nature).
I love the hog father and death is my favourite 💖❤️
Lady Mary!
There is no JUSTICE JUST US.
@Chocmarywarren I am guilty of such boredom, shamefully.
Its actually a pretty decent looking card
which film is this?
Grim reaper : humans beings make life so interesting , do You know that in a universe so full wonders they have manged to invent boredom quite astonishing. susan : oh grim reaper :well then happy Hogwatch . susan : yes grandad happy hogwatch and death bows his head walks away.. best part ever
I feel sorry for the robin.
What kind of deathperson you're speaking about? I'm confused. It's the good old Bill door. Sry I have 2 leave this here... In my language bill tür. Wonderfully written and translated.
oh and say hi to binkypinky, regards, Riven-la, Uberwald
omg that's lady mary crawley
poor robin :D
I love hogfather moive so much
I hope death is like this in the real world
death cares.
Hey I was the 1500 like.
@JustAPrayer yes, boredom now takes the form of Facebook.
That voice is ok, I guess, but it certainly does not sound like capital letters.
Is this discoworld
I still prefer him to Rowling. Much deeper and broader ideas than Harry Plodder.
What is this?
Wait is that Natile Portman?
the secret is death is the hogfather
You havent read the book or watched the movie have you?
Terry Pratchett is, in my humble opinion, responsible for two of the three most profound quotes in human history:
"Humans make life interesting. Do you know that in a world so full of wonder they have managed to invent boredom?"
And then the whole speech why humans need fantasy to be human, and how morality and justice are human inventions. And both are from hogswatch.
The only quote comparable to that is this one by Bertrand Russell:
"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge."
Is there a discworld live action? where can I watch it?
There are several. The Colour of Magic, Hogfather, and Going Postal.
@@bfish89ryuhayabusa Thanks! do you know where I can watch them?
@@ericsilva6787 I believe they are on Amazon Prime Video, but I'm also pretty sure you can straight-up watch them on CZcams.
@@bfish89ryuhayabusa oh the pirate's life. Yo ho. Thanks
@@ericsilva6787 Enjoy the rum.
What's the name of this series??
movie is adapter from Terry Pratchet "Disk World" series this is based on book "Hog Father"
@alexis13thirteen
Should've been more cooperative
"Did you know in a universe so full of wonders they have managed to invent boredom?" -Death
In a universe so full of wonders and having evolved a brain so advanced that we can understand and appreciate these wonders, Humanity has invented boredom as a defense mechanism. If we spent all our time going "Wow look at that! we'd never get anything done. Boredom also makes is strive for things. First we developed imagination, then we invented boredom so we could survive our own brains.
Wtf is this?
Edit: Never mind. I thought I had nothing to go on, but searching "Death and Susan" actually did the trick.
I'm intrigued.
What is this and why does youtube recommend it to me?
movie adaptation of Terry Pratchet book Hog Father
@Chocmarywarren Oh don't worry, I'm guilty too. :P
Susan besto waifu
It's just ashame none of these tv adaptations were as good as the books,
it is a wonder they are as good as they are. it could have been plenty worse. and I've always wanted audiovisual versions of favored books. :) just a shame they often suck in some way...usually by not following the book closely enough.
On the risk of being crucified. What is this from?
The hogfather
Terry Pratchet Disk World series, this book (Hog Father) being one of the most popular