In the UK and Europe we get bombarded with world news through our daily newspapers so knowing what is happening and where these countries are is second nature. News is not always centered on our own country. I think the USA is more isolated and therefore more insular because of the huge oceans either side of it. There is an old saying that ignorance is bliss. This could well be the case because the more I know of the world the more depressed I become.
Also we were out conquering many of them so geography is handed down through genetics
I moved to Canada and it's all Canadian local news. My Canadian missus relies on me to know what's going on in the world. Being British I'm used to being involved in the world.
In the UK it’s mostly right wing tabloids though largely owned by Rupert Murdoch. Slightly worrying.
In my mind TV went rapidly downhill when reality TV came along. Absolute garbage.
Reality TV is the cesspit of TV entertainment and the shite who take part are the bottom of the cesspit
That's the problem, at first it was different but then they flogged it to death. Like all of this type of show it just keeps going on and on.@@New-ye2fl
Agree there too many channels and too much choice.....any time there's more of something the quality gets diluted
African neighbour is the line that did it for me. You guys gotta do the whole Out Out tour now. 💚
It always amazes me that many people don’t realise that the reason they’re on TV is because they’re abnormal enough to be entertaining.
Basically TV is like the old circus freak show come look at the weird people!!
I wasn't involved myself but I had a job in the late 2008s where a reality show filmed the seasonal recruitment circus, none featured got a job. No one wanted a bloody thing to do with them. These days I worry the coin has flipped.
"They've changed the taste of the cornflakes, they've changed the taste of the cornflakes".
I think the "cop for that" line and the throwing gesture refers to the habit of some families on the council estate he grew up on of keeping a cup of cold urine by the front door to throw on unwelcome visitors.
I love watching Micky as he speaks the same as I do and hearing him makes me think of growing up in the East End.
Good Reaction, as always:) We all have different skill sets not to say mindsets.
For example,it would be no consolation to any Partner of mine, to tell her that I have never changed a plug,a car tyre(after 42 years of driving since 1981) or bled a radiator or changed a modern lightbulb but I can conjugate my verbs and name all The 50 USA States, out loud, in alphabetical order in 21 Seconds(Done it 11 times in 22 seconds) and can name all 54 African Countries out loud in 45 seconds(not alphabetically but in sections like the 6 North African Countries). I think any Partner would have desired more practical skills.😎
The 'Eat Well for Less' show had an interesting side, they would swap out some ofthe family's groceries for the cheaper brand, but had the whole kitchen in plain packaging. They loved a lot of the cheaper stuff without realising, and some stuff they thought were bad and they hated, were the exact same brand they had been eating for years.
Getting on TV for bragging rights has to be a new thing... I have a mate who was on a kid's TV show called "Raven" (think Takeshi's Castle, but more fantasy based and for 8-12 year-olds) and he gets teased for it mercilessly to this day.
Great reaction guys ... from Manchester, UK
Another good reaction folks. Here's one to add to your list of Micky clips, only a short one but well worth watching....'The Dreaded Flavour'.....
You may be on CZcams but you two are not stupid/thick and have a brain, those other ppl remind us how lucky we are to be educated😂👍🏽🫶🏽great reaction and comments guys🙏🏽🙌🏽
Ask what is a woman to a politician, the reaction and answer will surely tell you what madness has covered the world.
Once again, you guys came through, I was in a bad way today, you make life a little easier 👍 great clip, great reaction
i live in the north east Uk, i leaving this comment before i watch the video, the sitting on tyre can of cider is true, , white lightning is the drink of choice, we have an estate here that is of that status, you you can buy a house £1.00 they cant sell them lol
The "Reiki healing" video will explain the "cop for that" at the end of this video.The other big Micky videos are "relationships", "Micky Flanagan talks about sex", "live at the Apollo" & "what do women want". Thanks guys. Hope your hands ok Jode.
To be fair reality TV does prey on the thick and the vulnerable. I read that one of the reality TV shows in the UK ,that was the equivalent of the Jerry Springer Show, used to select the people that would appear on it by doing a phone interview in which they were asked what psychoactive prescription drugs they were using. If you were prescribed drugs that indicated you had a fair degree of mental indtability you got on the show. Then to spice things up further they would ply the guests with alcohol in the hospitality room before they appeared on camera.
Yeah, the victims of the shows are somewhat to blame, but on the other hand what I described is pretty nasty exploitative behaviour by the people running the shows.
The mention of ''you could go camping'' is a call back to his description of when (supposedly) his wife told him they were having a camping holiday. It is hilarious and I hope you can review it if you haven't already. The ''She-wee'' will break you, I promise.
You need to watch the show he’s talking about to fully understand. Basically , the host would walk in to someone’s house. Kay out all their food/shopping and find a way to cut down on costs and find alternative food brands (cheaper). The way Micky portraits this is amazing. But I think it’s a cultural thing. And what impressed me the most is, I think you two actually get it. With out watching the program he’s talking about. That’s why I follow and love your reactions. You just both seem to get it. Wish you had some context though so you could realllyyyyy enjoy what’s being said haha. Love you guys
Gregg Wallace was continually on TV and it drove us mad.He,s a greengrocer and has hosted cooking shows ,where food is processed,and when he was surprise ,his eyes used to bulge with excitement.His latest job is co hosting Master Chef with John Torode an Aussie .IT,s cringing TV.When the contestants have cooked their dish,the hosts try it and eliminate one of the contestants leaving two ,to compete next week.
Just checked the kitchen, 12 packs of pasta, my wife when nuts during covid
One of the greatest story telling comedians ever. I recall seeing him for the first in the early 1970’s when his style of humour was considered a little riské. In addition to being a fantastic comedian, he’s a great actor. Check out his filmography where his starring role in ‘Mrs Brown’ was superb alongside Dame Judy Dench.
He was only a young boy then became a professional comic in about 1997,I don't know who your talking about ,but it wasn't mick.
Modern day deal shows from the circus . In the past people used to pay to go on tours of the mad house ‘Badlem’ in London . Then tv shows like Laurel and Hardy and so on , then the prize for tv producers reality tv !!!!
When his mother says "cop for that" she's throwing a cup of cold urine over them, apparently Londoners would keep a cup of cold urine by the front door for throwing over any annoying people who knocked on the door. It's a genius idea as no real assault has occurred but the annoying visitor feels violated.
I think the term African American puts many people off. An Italian American isn't described as European American, and Irish American etc
Spot on
You gotta love Micky , basically people are the same the world over, except for gun crime , the US beats everyone on that one sadly...
Thank you SO much for explaining that Africa is a continent, not a country.
I am an old man....87 years....and if you lived during WW2 you don`t need anyone to explain how you should shop. In those really frugal days, we ate, but nothing was wasted, foodstuff that is thrown in the bins these day would somehow be used to good effect in another meal.
Luv yer. ❤👍
Hahahaha "you can save 3 quid a month".
Honey Boo Boo , nuff said
The irony of 2 Americans breaking down British comedy almost a parody in itself
The 'Thick people are really the ones who are watching them.
When are you coming to the UK 🇬🇧. You've got to visit the Countries .Where the comedians are born and why they became comedian s .
Freedom and independence for Annardiga! ✌️ 🧊 🐧
African neighbour is OK, Dominican Republic neighbour? No way, José!
How can you not react positively to Micky?
His observations are brutally accurate but not vindictive.
Why are reality tv shows so popular?
Consider this.
Produce a Period Drama the cost is ASTRONOMICAL. Location, costumes, props which may include period vehicles cast technicians extras catering security the costs are eyewatering millions of pounds for 6 episodes.
In contrast but a couple of couches on a platform in a studio persuade a handful of guests to resolve personal issues and grievances in front of a crowd (audience) baying for blood!!
Costs pennies compared to other shows and gets thousands more viewers!
Channel 4 is the King of reality TV, most of your reality TV shows you have are based on what Channel 4 shows. Love Island is the most infamous one, and that's not on Channel 4. I must confess not to have watched one episode but the premise is the put good looking guys with good looking girls and see who pairs up with whom, and then someone is eliminated... Have never watched more than a minute but I do know they have insanely stupid contestants. Channel 4's first date is good, 2 people meet on a blind date, the meals and drinks are not free and nor is the Taxi home I think.... but its really interesting as some people get upset at the man if he splits it or the woman just gets into a taxi and drives home
Jodi, what happened to your arm hun? hope you're ok. Please do his "relationships" bit. it's hilarious
Now you guys actually have to watch an episode of 'Eat Well For Less' to see how inane some of this advice is - plus the exorbitant amount of money people spend on shopping trips filled to the brim with main brands...
Love island really gets me, it more like an escort agency.. I've always said to the kids if you meet someone so obsessed with themselves you don't stand a chance.
Have you done a video on gogglebox? That's thick
😅Africa isn't just a continent...it's the 2nd largest continent on earth after Asia
One of my favourites is Micky talking about “fingering”and the rise of “Pegging”.
This is hilarious but the thing about this is its only a exaggerated a little,the presenter he imitating is spot on , I've only watched it once or twice and i wonder who at Bbc is spending our £159 television licence fee on this rubbish 😮😮❤❤
Out of control, the ABC here in Australia is going the same way. Basically tax funded projects for Melbourne Uni students.
@@goodshipkaraboudjanY ou're right , I hadn't looked at it that way ,now it makes perfect sense , I think it might be a bit late for BBC though ,they realised to late how much you watch streamed programmes and internet,👍👍.
I'll never forget the time my friend (whose parents are Portuguese) told some Americans he spoke Portuguese, they said it was cool he "came all the way from South America", he explained that although some South American countries do speak Portuguese Portugal is in Europe, they thought he was gaslighting them when he said Portugal is actually in Europe, the way he explained it was Americans speak English but aren't British.
It’s funnier if you know who Greg Wallace is
The difference between doing Reality TV shows and doing reactions on CZcams, is that here's you're learning about different takes on subjects and cultures, on Reality TV no-one learns anything.
Maybe the one kid who didn't know everything . Was the the one who was the true genius. Wow I text I think IA is taking over and I am not on predictive teext.
Simple rule of thumb never air your lining in public. Those show love to pray on the narrative of people want that 5 seconds of fame. You guys have to look up Jasper Carrott. And Britain's worst drivers. Look out for a Welsh woman called moreen. Catch u later. Ttfn
Linen not lining. Quick edit this and I’ll delete this answer. We don’t want the Yanks to know us Brits are thick. 😂😂 I Loved Jasper Carrot back in the day Rita.
Some things do taste better by brand, so I will indulge myself for those few things, but everything else I balance cost vs quality. I won't buy the 2p can of beans that tastes like shit, but I'm not buying the £3.50 can either, cause I'm not that stupid. For some strange reason everyone I know earns way more than me but they're always poor and they don't understand how I always have money. 🤔
??? No... not a lot of people think Africa is a country. Only Americans, maybe.
I really hope he's being ironic when he says Fick, but probably not.
that's just his accent. if you asked him how thick is spelt i guarantee he would know
Sadly, Europeans are taught at an early age about continents and countries. I'm guessing that American kids aren't
May I say. Your wife is gorgeous.
A bit like Americans "we're going to Europe for vacation" 🤦🤣✌️🇬🇧
Heinz Baked Beans, I don't care what you say NO OTHER BRAND tastes the same. Ask any Chef
A few years ago Heinz dropped the baton and reduced tomato content. It's never been the same. Nearest to that original taste now is Branston. Blind reviews tend to prefer the even cheaper supermarket brands but I find them more artificial , full of colourants and artificial flavourings and extra salt
Yeah Donald Trump thought Africa was a country.... surprise. George Bush thought the French didn't have a word for entrepreneur 😂😂
Like America is a continent with lots of countries in it... This fixation on North and South America being continents is weird, because it's one large land mass...
Here's one for you, why is Africa a continent yet India (as populous as China) is a subcontinent? It's a pretty recent redefinition of continent that's causing this... It's also why north and south America are now being touted as separate continents.
Sorry are you saying China is a continent? There are only seven. Asia, Africa, Oceana, Europe, South America, North America and Antarctica. Roughly 1.1 billion years ago, America tried to rip itself in half. The Midcontinental Rift System nearly created a continent far different than the one we know today.
@@hammock879 To be honest I just googled it. The world and the geology world disagree whether there are 5,7, or 8 continents. This is another Dwarf Planet Pluto thing. I think the League of nations should vote and the we all go with the winner.
@@Burglar-King "So your saying..." tells me one thing, you're looking for an argument, and your left-wing...
Willful misinterpretation... First of all India is a subcontinent and therefore your willful misinterpretation does not fit, second it was a population comparison with no implied association to continental status.
Finally you ignored the purpose of the post and just stated current US thinking... Since it is current think it is kinda pointless...
Continental drift and tectonic plates has only been around since the early 1900's and it was rejected at first... The most basic long-term definition of a continent is a large unbroken land mass (and that doesn't include man made canals or waterway as separating features) . So before you throw in islands or the Americas think about it...
I think it is more to do with how the continental shelf began and shifted like how India was an island that moved north hitting in to Asia creating the Himalayas and so is described as a sub continent
@@hammock879 That's known EURASIA. Another relatively modern term as Europe is relatively nondescript - although it's been used for a few thousand years in one firm or another, not necessarily to define the same area, as it originally defined a totally different area - continents don't move by the will of the people defining it, it's a geological not political term... Which is another reason why Europe IS NOT a continent or subcontinent, it's a political distinction just like North and South America...
A lot of these reality shows total bull and rubbish and shouldn’t be given airtime but it seems people are addicted to them. I may watch the odd police interceptors or rescue programs but mainly, I watch, documentaries, comedies and occasionally a bit of sport. I had a girlfriend who wanted to watch a soap opera. Not in my house, you want to watch that rubbish go home. The only soap in my house, bathroom and kitchen not on the telly, they fry your brain. There are programs you can watch, and you don’t have to use your brain. Most of them will have aggression or violence or immorality in them every episode. People start to believe this is real life and how you should act. Personally, I think that’s leading to deterioration of peoples home lives. Me and my son have always sat at the dinner table. We’ve never used trees in front of a TV. I think all families should do that, it’s a time to communicate and talk about the day. Watching documentaries together is good I’ve always said to my son the day you stop learning is the day they shut the lid
Mind you, I also taught him a little bit of mischief can be good for the soul being British, I also taught him sarcasm he’s good at it😂😂
I think i agree, soaps seem to trick people watching into thinking the behaviour on these is normal. However, the bit about using trees in front of a tv is a bit of a puzzle, I've not seen that happening on a soap, but that's because I too make a point of not watching the brain drain
ok first things first jodi what did you do to your hand i seen you trying to hide it and are you ok
now to the reaction why do people do this making money is one thing but to show yourself being a complete ass on tv just to get your 15mins of "fame" is just insane why just tell me why
@@Jodi_BoringReviews ho nooooo get nick to give you a hug from me a sprain aint fun nor is a burn 8 weeks will now go by very slowly well you got all of your summer break to get better unless your going to be teaching through summer break
@@scottosborne2915 just finished teaching summer school!! We have a special trip to look forward to!
@@Jodi_BoringReviews yes yes you do i think il run to the hills and shout the blue coats are coming the blue coats are coming lol
The irony is that Micky can't even say THICK correctly. He says FICK. Surely not being able to enunciate your own language makes you super thick?
@@dazediss6629 Pronouncing 'TH' as 'F' has nothing to do with an accent, it's about not making the effort.
@@22Phantasm not understanding local dialects probably makes you "ficker " than Mickey
I went to one of his shows on this tour and can confirm I literally cried laughing for 2 hours straight 🤣🤣🤣
I went to see Phil Jupitus and cried for 2 hours for very different reasons.
Someone had told me that he was a comedian...