You've hit the nail on the head, actually! I recall Jon saying in some obscure video (maybe one of the post-Zoo evening broadcasts) that he took a lot of his mannerisms and character concepts from kids. I always assumed that it was because children are, in their own way, our creations, learning how to be human.
I love watching these older skits because they really took the classic clown vaudville act to heart. Its so nice that still reflects in their makeup to this day even though they've been through a few Tramps.
There is no where near enough old school good natured shtick like this anymore. Well done SPG, well done. Their movement is so dead on as well. I Love street performers who truly dedicate themselves to their craft.
This was the best ever SPG line up ever imo. The 'Jon' was the best mime/robot out of the three, he was more versatile and didn't stick to half a dozen 'stock moves like Spine and Rabbit seem to. The Spine is very good, but Rabbit is better at singing and banter I feel. It's such a shame Jon left as I feel he was the perfect foil between the two siblings and an essential part of the act, all his replacements have felt like just that a third member of an established team and their constant replacement seems to validate that. I know it sounds like I'm grousing and I probably am, but I wanted SPG to be a huge success and I still love them, but for the time being for me their best days are behind them. I hope they re-discover the old magic :)
Bands change... and in this case, they have become somewhat a success in their own way. Success doesnt happen overnight and im sure they have their reasons for not being as successful or big as YOU want them to be. People leave and move on with their lives. Bands change and evolve. The music they do now is no less great than back then. If youre a REAL fan, you accept them as they evolve. I mean hell, Rabbit did a very brace thing in the past few years by changing her charatcer to what she felt was the most true and honest to herself because she is transgender and is a beautiful woman. And the band accepted her for that and even encouraged her to be true to herself. THAT is beautiful. THAT is magic! The Jon leaving SPG had nothing to do with any decline in the quality of their act nor did the addition and depsrture of Hatchworth or the arrival of Zero. Just because they dont do the tricks you want them to do, as if theyre dogs you can call upon (which they arent), doesnt mean their best days are behind them. You try doing what they do for as long as they have and see if YOU dont change, especially with fickle fans who demand they dance like the monkeys they see them as. Betacha you would change to be true to yourself too. Or maybe not since some people just dont change no matter how necessary.
I must admit: I've felt the same. Ironically, when "Quintessential" came out, I applauded that Sam had finally found his musical niche in the group, only to have him leave a few scant weeks later (though, I suspect he felt disheartened after struggling for so long, and appreciate that he wanted to touch on more mature subject matter in his solo stuff). Zero seemed to be a much better fit, right from the time he joined (though I suspect they intended him to be a fourth 'bot well before his official appearance, and got some practice in). He nailed the pantomime in Marshmallow World, and his more bluesy style seems to be re-balancing the overabundance of synth that plagued the band through "MK III" and "Vice Quadrant." Plus, Michael Reed is back! That should help the depth of their sound as well. On the whole, the current line-up gives me hope for the band as a unit, and the tracks they've released so far for the new album seem to back this up. Time will tell.
I agree. I still appreciate the band for the original content they put out, but you can also rework anything until it’s no longer the glory of what it once was, be it a piece of wooden furniture or a band. Sometimes staying consistent is just as important as change.
I love hearing the audience genuinely enjoying them. They're so good at what they do and people just naturally love them from the first moment of being in their presence. That level of charisma and charm is not a common thing. They're naturals at all this. Edit: And thanks Savannah, for the ♡. I wonder if something like this would ever be on CZcams otherwise if you didn't post this video. Videos from these older days of their career are so precious. It such a blessing you shared this with everyone. Thanks ♡♡♡
Well, they're coming back for SPG's upcoming 10th anniversary show (as is Upgrade) - albeit for a limited guest appearance. The details are on the SPG website. Huzzah!
2:02 The Spine became Bill Cipher for a couple of seconds! (not literally) but any GF fans...note the similarity between how Bill and Spine say "oh, I know lots of things!"
This will always be one of my favorite videos of them. Also the "lawsuit!", "Bobby McDarin" and the "Hurray" in response to Bonny McDarin are things that have never left my mind. Especially the Hurray.
I have been on an SPG kick after a long time away and remembered this gem of a skit. It was one I watched so often in high school/college and many years later, it still cracks me up!
Me too. I actually got this off of their channel years ago and had it downloaded on my phone, when I saw that they removed it I uploaded it and a lot of people have been thankful for it.
I kinda want more of a sketch comedy album or a release of a live, uncut performance. These guys have a real talent for improv and storytelling, and I tune in for that more than their music.
Mack The Knife was adapted by Macdonalds for a commercial?!They took a song about a serial killer, and changed it in order to sell Big Macs?Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill are spinning in their graves.(In case you didn't already know, Mack The Knife was originally a musical number in Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill's black comedy musical The Threepenny Opera. The song, originally called Die Moritat von Mackie Messer ("The Murder-Ballad of Mackie Messer"), details the aforementioned character's nightly activities, i.e. murder and assault; and the fact that it became a pop hit via bowdlerisation just confuses me.) Sorry for mentioning this.
When Spine eats, he imagines he's a murderous astronaut, and then he screams at the top of his air conditioner "AAH!" Then The Jon stops him I disturbance with the face of "surprise," "r u ok?" and "playse haylp meh."
This is the first time I've seen an SPG act where there was equal participation from all three, and they really enjoyed working as a trio with Jon. I wish their working relationship had not degraded to the point where they parted ways. (This is no reflection on my opinion of Hatchworth or Zer0.)
They really sold the robot aspect in the early days. So incredibly impressive. Eventually i feel like they were so good and fun they didnt need to try to hard on the robot movments. I dont mind but im incredibly impressed by watching these early clips.
They are amazing live! I have a few videos of them performing at youmacon when Rabbit was still a male robot & I have videos of them at the Bristol Renaissance Faire with Rabbit as a female robot. Both amazing. 😊❤️
4:28 Wait I think Rabbit threw Bingo 4:28 Wait I think Rabbit threw Bingo Edit: I also realized that at 7:22 a little kid, maybe a baby, copied what The Jon was saying at i swear I nearly squealed it was so adorable!
Spine: I have 2 ordinary robot thumbs right, well watch when I go like THISS! Rabbit: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I'm sorry I ever doubted you Mr. Magic MaAAAAAAAAAAn. Me:😰 (Breathes heavily,) I don't kno wut 2 duu aneemoar. (HUUUH!)
Or... you know... you could support their decisions and enjoy them as they are and not think youre the center of the universe. Oh! And yes go on joking around how kidnapping and tying down himan beings just to get your way... im sure theyd totally be cool with that and wouldnt press charges
The Jon and Rabbit both consecutively share one brain cell and it just bounces back and forth between them
Like the DVD logo 🤣
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
"What? You don't believe me?"
**MOONWALKS MENACINGLY TOWARDS SPINE**
"NO! I BELIEVE YOU!"
Why does Jon remind me of that one socially awkward but very sweet child.
Theatre squad 2003 so true. Lol
You've hit the nail on the head, actually! I recall Jon saying in some obscure video (maybe one of the post-Zoo evening broadcasts) that he took a lot of his mannerisms and character concepts from kids. I always assumed that it was because children are, in their own way, our creations, learning how to be human.
Because he is!
I'm only just getting into the band, so I don't know which is which, but it still works for all of them
It’s the suspenders.
Woaaaah their movements were so much more robotic than they are now. They used to be really good at miming.
They had to lessen the robotic for the singing.
plus pantomime is oddly difficult. looking at them they clearly put in a ton of rehearsal hours into their act
They got upgraded
oil changes make movements more fluid
I particularly love how The Jon moves. Shame he's not in the band anymore.
"When were you knighted?"
"WHEN YOU WEREN'T LOOKIN!!"
"You gotta pay more attention to these sorts of things."
*Jon and Rabbit rambling about Bobby Derin* Spine: THAT'S WHY WE'RE PLAYING THE SONG!!!
I love Bobby Derin.
@@mariic2 thats fantastic
@@cadelgent1617 I was quoting the song.
@@mariic2 and i was quoting the spine
@@cadelgent1617 "You know, this is perfect, 'cause I'm wearing my favorite pair of Bobby Derrin underwear!"
The Spine used to be way more sassy and snippy back then than now.
He went from a snippy silver robot to a grumpy old man... and I love that.
“When was he knighted?”
“When you weren’t looking”
"You gotta pay more attention to these things."
"Invisible sandwich. Imagine eating a sandwich, but everyone just thinks you're crazy..."
*face in palm* "Just stop..."
Took me a few viewings to notice that The Spine DID take the invisible sandwich from in front of The Jon, not from in front of himself. 😄
"Alright, Rabbit. Take it away."
"Are you ready? ... You're ready."
6:04 So smooth, Jon... :)
"I said, 'take it away', you can't be more ready than that."
Came to hear golden-voiced robots sing a classic song.
Was not disappointed.
zenogias01 agreed
The Jon! :D
"I thought we stopped doing puns."
"I thought we did them exclusively now!"
I have this conversation every day. And the side I'm on changes every day.
The Spine's face through most of this, like, "The shit I put up with...." XD
Lol. Totally. XD
I feel like that's what The Spine is thinking 98% of the time.
I LIVE BOBBY DERIN
"Some day... I'll quit this band."
@@adreabrooks11 Fangirls: "NOOOOOOOOOOO!"
"DIDJA MAKE DEH SPORTS TEAM DIS YEAR COWBOY?!?!?!"
street performance shenanigans will always be my fave thing XD
"We're gonna steer clear of those."
"I'm gonna drive right into 'em!"
Bethy Prescott I love Rabbit so much. ^_^
I love watching these older skits because they really took the classic clown vaudville act to heart. Its so nice that still reflects in their makeup to this day even though they've been through a few Tramps.
IM DYING AT THE LITTLE KIDS GIVING THEM MONEY THAT WAS SO CUTE OMG
Yes. So adorable. :)
wAIT ONE OF THEM WAS ME AND MY BROTHER IM GONNA CRY
@@wimblop Why? Did something happen to him?
There is no where near enough old school good natured shtick like this anymore. Well done SPG, well done. Their movement is so dead on as well. I Love street performers who truly dedicate themselves to their craft.
oh man I really miss The Jon. I get why he left and I accept the reasons, but I miss him.
Why did he leave? Everything just says "personal reasons" :-/
+Chay Dichter I think it was commitment issues and creative differences on the part of The John, but I'm not entirely sure.
I wish he hadn't left, I much prefer the Jon over Hatchworth! :(
All bots return for anniversary show. My pants are wet.
Chay Dichter Now we have Zero
This whole time I’m just staring at the Jon, which I believe is what most of us are doing haha. He was such a good mime!! I miss him!
"What do you think this is? Eating People's Invisible Big Mac Day?"
"No, it's Sunday."
"NUH-UH!"
"Yeah, put it in your pants."
I was repeating "I love Bobby Darin" in Bunny's voice to my roommate and getting the strangest looks. I love this sketch so much lol!
4:18 that little thing Jon does with his hat cracks me up
oh mY GOSH XDD the spine yelling at the begining
Lol. Yeah. So funny. XD
This was the best ever SPG line up ever imo. The 'Jon' was the best mime/robot out of the three, he was more versatile and didn't stick to half a dozen 'stock moves like Spine and Rabbit seem to. The Spine is very good, but Rabbit is better at singing and banter I feel. It's such a shame Jon left as I feel he was the perfect foil between the two siblings and an essential part of the act, all his replacements have felt like just that a third member of an established team and their constant replacement seems to validate that. I know it sounds like I'm grousing and I probably am, but I wanted SPG to be a huge success and I still love them, but for the time being for me their best days are behind them. I hope they re-discover the old magic :)
Bands change... and in this case, they have become somewhat a success in their own way. Success doesnt happen overnight and im sure they have their reasons for not being as successful or big as YOU want them to be.
People leave and move on with their lives. Bands change and evolve. The music they do now is no less great than back then. If youre a REAL fan, you accept them as they evolve. I mean hell, Rabbit did a very brace thing in the past few years by changing her charatcer to what she felt was the most true and honest to herself because she is transgender and is a beautiful woman. And the band accepted her for that and even encouraged her to be true to herself. THAT is beautiful. THAT is magic!
The Jon leaving SPG had nothing to do with any decline in the quality of their act nor did the addition and depsrture of Hatchworth or the arrival of Zero.
Just because they dont do the tricks you want them to do, as if theyre dogs you can call upon (which they arent), doesnt mean their best days are behind them. You try doing what they do for as long as they have and see if YOU dont change, especially with fickle fans who demand they dance like the monkeys they see them as. Betacha you would change to be true to yourself too. Or maybe not since some people just dont change no matter how necessary.
I must admit: I've felt the same. Ironically, when "Quintessential" came out, I applauded that Sam had finally found his musical niche in the group, only to have him leave a few scant weeks later (though, I suspect he felt disheartened after struggling for so long, and appreciate that he wanted to touch on more mature subject matter in his solo stuff).
Zero seemed to be a much better fit, right from the time he joined (though I suspect they intended him to be a fourth 'bot well before his official appearance, and got some practice in). He nailed the pantomime in Marshmallow World, and his more bluesy style seems to be re-balancing the overabundance of synth that plagued the band through "MK III" and "Vice Quadrant." Plus, Michael Reed is back! That should help the depth of their sound as well.
On the whole, the current line-up gives me hope for the band as a unit, and the tracks they've released so far for the new album seem to back this up. Time will tell.
I agree. I still appreciate the band for the original content they put out, but you can also rework anything until it’s no longer the glory of what it once was, be it a piece of wooden furniture or a band. Sometimes staying consistent is just as important as change.
@@metalwoxrabbit being trans ruined the band.
I love hearing the audience genuinely enjoying them. They're so good at what they do and people just naturally love them from the first moment of being in their presence. That level of charisma and charm is not a common thing. They're naturals at all this.
Edit: And thanks Savannah, for the ♡. I wonder if something like this would ever be on CZcams otherwise if you didn't post this video. Videos from these older days of their career are so precious. It such a blessing you shared this with everyone. Thanks ♡♡♡
The Jon is such a good dancer. I don’t think I ever gave him credit before.
early SPG has shaped my sense of humor more than anything else in the world, i literally think about this skit All the time
To The Jon and Hatchworth: Baby, come back~
Crysta Lacerate "you can blame it all...on...Spine!"
Well, they're coming back for SPG's upcoming 10th anniversary show (as is Upgrade) - albeit for a limited guest appearance. The details are on the SPG website. Huzzah!
My girlfriend and I continually reference this. It can be like, 2am, and she'll just shout BOBBY McDERIN!
Nice. Lol
Can we all just agree that Rabbit is absolutely adorable when Bingo is given to him?
I agree that Rabbit is adorable all the time. lol
+savannah miller true XD
Shortly before bodily throwing the dog lmao
Poor Bingo...
He's gonna fix your stew! HE'S GONNA EAT IT TOO! XD
na noo, na noo...
@@madam-mint We're quoting Robin Williams now?
This was the golden age of SPG
The Jon's robotics are on point af
i tried finding this version of this skit for so long. beyond hilarious. spg are just epic. and i miss the john. he was funny in his own goofy way.
2:02
The Spine became Bill Cipher for a couple of seconds! (not literally) but any GF fans...note the similarity between how Bill and Spine say "oh, I know lots of things!"
Watching these makes me wish I'd heard about them much sooner. I feel I missed out.
My friend and I constantly watched this. Our thing was the down up red blue loll. I LOVE SPG!!
Lol. Well I don't plan on deleting it so enjoy.
Me: "Bobby Darin... Who's Bobby Darin? That sounds so familiar!"
**looks up Bobby Darin**
Me: "OH!! I love Bobby Darin!... Oh my god."
Bobby Mc-Darin!!!!!
xD
They know you love Booby Darin. THAT'S WHY THEY'RE PLAYIN' THE SONG!!!
Adrea Brooks "We love Bobby Darin!"
This will always be one of my favorite videos of them. Also the "lawsuit!", "Bobby McDarin" and the "Hurray" in response to Bonny McDarin are things that have never left my mind. Especially the Hurray.
I have been on an SPG kick after a long time away and remembered this gem of a skit. It was one I watched so often in high school/college and many years later, it still cracks me up!
God I wish I saw this live
Me too. I actually got this off of their channel years ago and had it downloaded on my phone, when I saw that they removed it I uploaded it and a lot of people have been thankful for it.
this was my favorite version of this skit so i'm really glad you re-uploaded this!
No problem. :) I love this one too.
I love the way that Jon walks/moves in the beginning. It's so... it's just so darn funny xD
"BOOOOOBBYYYYYY MCDARIN!" The Jon XD
don't swallow the toy! LAW SUIT!! said spine!...its hilarious!!!
who else misses old Steam Powered Giraffe. Their skits and songs were better back then in my opinion.
Bands grow and change. They are still amazing. Get over yourself
Floyd Malafox “Get over yourself. You’re not allowed to have personal preferences and I get to decide that for you.”
I honestly like their older stuff better. Rabbit was funnier and more eclectic back at the start.
I kinda want more of a sketch comedy album or a release of a live, uncut performance. These guys have a real talent for improv and storytelling, and I tune in for that more than their music.
Max Golub no offense to rabbit, but i feel his/her transition changed the band sorta, dunno, just i dunno, if it made them feel better idc
was that a pun rabbit?...that was a pun😂
lol. one of my favorite parts.
Mack The Knife was adapted by Macdonalds for a commercial?!They took a song about a serial killer, and changed it in order to sell Big Macs?Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill are spinning in their graves.(In case you didn't already know, Mack The Knife was originally a musical number in Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill's black comedy musical The Threepenny Opera. The song, originally called Die Moritat von Mackie Messer ("The Murder-Ballad of Mackie Messer"), details the aforementioned character's nightly activities, i.e. murder and assault; and the fact that it became a pop hit via bowdlerisation just confuses me.) Sorry for mentioning this.
I need more of them doing this
When Spine eats, he imagines he's a murderous astronaut, and then he screams at the top of his air conditioner "AAH!" Then The Jon stops him I disturbance with the face of "surprise," "r u ok?" and "playse haylp meh."
Oh my god his little dance!!' So cute! So talented
This is the first time I've seen an SPG act where there was equal participation from all three, and they really enjoyed working as a trio with Jon. I wish their working relationship had not degraded to the point where they parted ways. (This is no reflection on my opinion of Hatchworth or Zer0.)
They really sold the robot aspect in the early days. So incredibly impressive. Eventually i feel like they were so good and fun they didnt need to try to hard on the robot movments. I dont mind but im incredibly impressed by watching these early clips.
I have to re-watch this every now and then. "Lawsuit!" is always my favorite part.
I miss this skit and The Jon so much. Gosh these were the days.
If you 'robotic cuties' had been assembled in the 50's, who knows what kind of toys we would be globbing up Happy Meals for???!!!
According to the band's lore, they actually _predated_ McDonald's.
Sitting here reminiscing. I miss these boys. ♡
i keep coming back to this
This video has been one of the best videos of my childhood and i still remember every word
Down!
Up!
Down!
Up!
Blue!
Red?
i laughed so much XD i love how they always change up their performance a little here and there. so much fun
Adding this to the “who gave Rabbit a car” compilation
ahh yes, back when The Spine did his own skits and went along with Rabbit's~
I was so sad.... When they took it off. THANK YOU!!!
IM PLAYING THIS SONG AT SCHOOL ON DRUMS WITH SENIOR BAND I NEVER KNEW THEY COVERED IT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Ah, back when the spine didnt look like he wanted to die
good times
so, with this I need to see them live!
They are amazing live! I have a few videos of them performing at youmacon when Rabbit was still a male robot & I have videos of them at the Bristol Renaissance Faire with Rabbit as a female robot. Both amazing. 😊❤️
I came back to watch this gem
This video cured my depression
LAWSUIT!!!!!!!!!!!
1:54 that look of confusion on The Spine's Face and Rabbit's is hilarious
Oh my gosh I missed this video so much! Thankyou thankyou thankyou for re-uploading this!
No problem. I was so sad when they took it down. Im glad I saved it before they did. The SPG fandom can't live without Mac the Knife. Lol
Such fun!!!! These guys are brilliant!
This Darin fan loved this.....
Stares at Rabbit intentively: WTHeck? ok den.
DON'T QUESTION SIR ~JONATHAN~ xD
When was he knighted?
I enjoy RABBIT!! HE'S HILARIOUS! " HE'S GONNA CLEAN YOUR CLOCK OUT! "
4:28 Wait I think Rabbit threw Bingo
4:28 Wait I think Rabbit threw Bingo
Edit: I also realized that at 7:22 a little kid, maybe a baby, copied what The Jon was saying at i swear I nearly squealed it was so adorable!
Yep. Lol. But he waved goodbye
I love the outdoors too Jon, I like it too.
I just found this and I haven't even listened to the song yet, I'm just replaying the first part cause it's amazing
Spine: I have 2 ordinary robot thumbs right, well watch when I go like THISS!
Rabbit: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I'm sorry I ever doubted you Mr. Magic MaAAAAAAAAAAn.
Me:😰 (Breathes heavily,) I don't kno wut 2 duu aneemoar. (HUUUH!)
"Don't worry Rabbit. It's...just a trick!"
Poor, long suffering, Spine🤣🤣🤣
This is still my favourite SPG sketch of all time. Booooobby McDarin!
"I LOVE Bobby Darin!"
Love these,guys they're so adorable. :)
P.S. I bet you guys would do a Killer version of 'Mac The Knife' :)
That pun was terrible.
shared on the * A Place for Bobby Darin Tribute Artists * page, Facebook.
I miss this so much!!!! :*(
I'm so sorry I doubted you, magic man
SPG are so much better than all Ive seen on TV.
my names not GET IT RIGHT, don't question Sir Bobby Darin. - The Jon and Rabbit
So many memories....
I love their skill with the movementsssss
yeah, yea- THATS WHY WERE PLAYING THE SONG!!
Ah good old spine, the team mom
We need to strap the current band down, and make them watch all their old street performances.
Or... you know... you could support their decisions and enjoy them as they are and not think youre the center of the universe. Oh! And yes go on joking around how kidnapping and tying down himan beings just to get your way... im sure theyd totally be cool with that and wouldnt press charges
@@metalwox you made me laugh more than the actual comment, Lol thanks
@@metalwox so,you're acting like a center of the universe..opinions matter.
I love their movements
Spine your my favorite one in the group
Very entertaining I can't wait to see them live!! Please come to Temecula you would be a great act in old Town!!
his name is John!! he's making things up...said spine