How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2023
  • Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.
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    Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.
    Lesson by Beatrice K. Otto, directed by Yael Reisfeld.
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Komentáře • 690

  • @lauraknight5973
    @lauraknight5973 Před 9 měsíci +3545

    It fascinates me how a significant part of history can be described by saying, "The Monarch is very sensitive, so we hired this funny man to give him all bad news and criticism"

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @mahapatrasohamm
      @mahapatrasohamm Před 4 měsíci +93

      Honestly though, that’s kinda like best friends talking(not the best comparison, but it’s the best one I could come up with)

    • @lauraknight5973
      @lauraknight5973 Před 4 měsíci +37

      @mahapatrasohamm honestly, i can't think of a better modern-day comparison other than "dennis rodman and kim jong un"

    • @apolloisabnormal1001
      @apolloisabnormal1001 Před měsícem +3

      not alot has changed huh, other than the hiring part

    • @bohanxu6125
      @bohanxu6125 Před měsícem +1

      If 99% of jester's jokes are not in the expense of emperors, then this video would be pretty misleading. Focusing on an unrepresentative aspect of a subject, is a misleading way to teach the subject.

  • @hkayakh
    @hkayakh Před 10 měsíci +7640

    That “is there a famine?” “Yes I see your majesty is only eating 5 times a day” joke is great

    • @Yusso
      @Yusso Před 10 měsíci +37

      Not funny because a food shortage doesn't need to affect him. Also if he ate less it wouldn't affect the food shortage.

    • @corneliaaurelli1603
      @corneliaaurelli1603 Před 10 měsíci +735

      ​@@Yussooh buddy something just flew over your head

    • @memenadekhanh3992
      @memenadekhanh3992 Před 10 měsíci +134

      ​@@Yussor/whoosh

    • @Nianiosoglou
      @Nianiosoglou Před 10 měsíci +78

      @@Yusso r/whoosh

    • @Yusso
      @Yusso Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@corneliaaurelli1603 a joke must make sense. You all don't get it.

  • @patrickcharpentier7842
    @patrickcharpentier7842 Před 10 měsíci +5475

    I like Triboulet, a French jester who apparently crossed the line with one of his jokes and was sentenced to death by François 1st.
    He asked him how he wanted to die and triboulet answered "of old age"
    And François 1st spared his life

    • @jk-gb4et
      @jk-gb4et Před 10 měsíci +181

      lmao

    • @polygonalfortress
      @polygonalfortress Před 10 měsíci +79

      💀

    • @evehnkadusale7679
      @evehnkadusale7679 Před 10 měsíci +50

      😭😭😭

    • @albertandearthie7138
      @albertandearthie7138 Před 10 měsíci +18

      lol bro

    • @VanBrokkost
      @VanBrokkost Před 10 měsíci

      It's even more committed to it, he wasn't allowed to joke on the royal family but he made a joke about the king, the king got upset and said he would pardon if he come up with a witty joke. Then the jester proceed to make a joke about the queen.
      after the old age death line he was spared but still got banished

  • @zerotooneisinfinity5256
    @zerotooneisinfinity5256 Před 10 měsíci +4381

    Honestly its a travesty that modern day politicians dont have jesters, it would probably help a lot

    • @tails183
      @tails183 Před 10 měsíci +712

      They already make fools of themselves enough not to need any.

    • @MarkWTK
      @MarkWTK Před 10 měsíci +380

      I guess we have late night comedians for that.

    • @pageturner2958
      @pageturner2958 Před 10 měsíci +209

      Petition to bring jesters back into politics.

    • @henk-3098
      @henk-3098 Před 10 měsíci +52

      white house correspondents dinner

    • @friendoffrancis
      @friendoffrancis Před 10 měsíci +44

      I think that's what we have late night show hosts for 🤔

  • @dr.markus-level3researcher
    @dr.markus-level3researcher Před 10 měsíci +2959

    0:46 that will Smith reference was crazy, wasn't expecting that from TED-ed 😂

    • @mikebrown7689
      @mikebrown7689 Před 10 měsíci +61

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @cltr8011
      @cltr8011 Před 10 měsíci +125

      OMG that was brilliant

    • @moonshot3159
      @moonshot3159 Před 10 měsíci +215

      i was looking for this comment! the slapper's expression is on point. First laughing then making eye contact with wife.

    • @dr.markus-level3researcher
      @dr.markus-level3researcher Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@moonshot3159 yea lol

    • @simranmalhotra7364
      @simranmalhotra7364 Před 10 měsíci +87

      I didn't notice at first, but your comment made me rewatch it and oh yes, its pretty unexpected 😂

  • @frankensteinlives
    @frankensteinlives Před 10 měsíci +1952

    It's nice to know that the "No offense, it's just a joke" bs has a noble history.

    • @PardonSylver
      @PardonSylver Před 9 měsíci +106

      To be fair jesters often insulted their tyrannical, self important bosses, so I'd say it's more a case of "Screw the 1%"

    • @trappedcosmos
      @trappedcosmos Před 9 měsíci +24

      I mean to be fair they are not only asking for it but paying for it

    • @Sonny_McMacsson
      @Sonny_McMacsson Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@trappedcosmos The taxpayers are paying for it.

    • @kayeka4123
      @kayeka4123 Před 2 měsíci +9

      ​@@Sonny_McMacssonWell, no. These weren't democratic governments claiming to represent the people. These were aristocratic lords, demanding payment, labour and military service for the "service" of "protecting" and "leading" their subjects. The money wasn't a tax as we currently understand it, but legal payment for their role within the systems of manorialism and vassalage. In other words, it was very much their money.

    • @Sonny_McMacsson
      @Sonny_McMacsson Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@kayeka4123With all due respect: tomato, tomato. For many of us, autocrats represent us and our consent to govern about as well as the likely crop of ballot choices.

  • @benitoharrycollmann132
    @benitoharrycollmann132 Před 10 měsíci +2720

    Keep in mind that for his annual jump-whistle-fart routine, Roland the Farter was granted 30 acres of land in Suffolk by King Henry II. Moral of the story: sometimes, flatulence pays

    • @baileyundhailey_
      @baileyundhailey_ Před 10 měsíci +95

      jump, whistle, fart are so funny

    • @theenlightenedone1283
      @theenlightenedone1283 Před 10 měsíci +21

      No one has good taste now 😅

    • @marcobuncit7539
      @marcobuncit7539 Před 10 měsíci +27

      I wonder if he accidently pooped (cause his x zone must be flexible), he would get bonus by the king

    • @qo7052
      @qo7052 Před 10 měsíci +60

      @@marcobuncit7539 well then he'd be called "roland the sharter"

    • @MercenaryBlackWaterz
      @MercenaryBlackWaterz Před 8 měsíci +4

      Humor Bagel here in CZcams makes a good living with his "Michael Jackson step-turn around and fart"...some things never change.

  • @notfunny3397
    @notfunny3397 Před 10 měsíci +1607

    Calling your king might be a one-way ticket to a death sentence
    But doing so while he's laying his head on your lap, that's a power move.

  • @jervey123
    @jervey123 Před 10 měsíci +410

    "What is your relation with cuckolds?" The sultan asked as he rests his head on the jester's soft lap. "I am their pillow!"
    lol, what a sick burn!!!

    • @bipolitthefighter2599
      @bipolitthefighter2599 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Funniest moment

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @turboleggy
      @turboleggy Před 8 dny +1

      😂 I almost died

  • @M.A.C.01
    @M.A.C.01 Před 10 měsíci +604

    Jester: *takes his mockery too far*
    King: I’ll give you a choice how do you die?
    Jester: how about with old age?

    • @bipolitthefighter2599
      @bipolitthefighter2599 Před 10 měsíci +33

      King: done

    • @Shin-Chara
      @Shin-Chara Před 3 měsíci +13

      King: *sends the jester to the beach that makes you old*

    • @PurooRoy
      @PurooRoy Před měsícem +6

      King: Sure. From now on, I shall call my pet crocodile Old Age.

    • @pegasus_1018
      @pegasus_1018 Před měsícem +2

      I would laugh at this joke

  • @mestre12
    @mestre12 Před 10 měsíci +1029

    Its very intresting the history of Jester. I heard stories of people asking for the Jester to give the bad news to king, because, the knew he could escape the punishment.

    • @romainsavioz5466
      @romainsavioz5466 Před 10 měsíci +18

      Henry 8's jester specially about 5th wife

    • @marcobuncit7539
      @marcobuncit7539 Před 10 měsíci +77

      Cuz jester usually sandwiched a criticism in warmth tone for the ruler to chew.....like you put bitter pill into pet food for a dog to eat

  • @originalcharacter2470
    @originalcharacter2470 Před 7 měsíci +107

    I appreciate the fact that some jesters didn't break character even when facing execution and occasionally it saved their lives.

  • @arcie3716
    @arcie3716 Před 9 měsíci +265

    It’s cool seeing how jesters existed throughout multiple cultures throughout centuries

    • @singaporeseaslugs1393
      @singaporeseaslugs1393 Před 9 měsíci +24

      Its honestly more interesting that despite being in different worlds and lack of globalisation. Most cultures worked quite similarly

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @dr.cheeze5382
      @dr.cheeze5382 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@singaporeseaslugs1393 times change, people don't

  • @jarekwrzosek2048
    @jarekwrzosek2048 Před 10 měsíci +744

    I'm shocked you haven't mentionned that Jesters often were advisors to the rulers. Like famous polish Jester Stańczyk, who also acted as advisor to Polish king Sigismund I.

    • @conejitorosada2326
      @conejitorosada2326 Před 10 měsíci +32

      They briefly touched on it when mentioning on Jesters are both ridiculed, praised, and looked for advice.

    • @jarekwrzosek2048
      @jarekwrzosek2048 Před 10 měsíci +36

      @@conejitorosada2326 Yes, but what they don't say, that jesters often acted as diplomats, and even spies!

    • @elisabethschmerzler963
      @elisabethschmerzler963 Před 9 měsíci +6

      Is that the same Jester in that famous painting called Stanczyk that people made memes of?

    • @jarekwrzosek2048
      @jarekwrzosek2048 Před 9 měsíci +11

      @@elisabethschmerzler963 The Very Same, although the painter, Jan Matejko lived 300 years after Stańczyk, so it's more of an idealized vision, rather than actual portrait. For example Stańczyk most propably never wore beard, or any facial hair at all. In 16th century jesters were clean shaved to clearly display grimaces and silly faces they made.

    • @elisabethschmerzler963
      @elisabethschmerzler963 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@jarekwrzosek2048 Huh that’s pretty interesting. I learned more about the painting a couple days ago and it’s a really interesting piece that shows the weight and toll of a Jester in being the bearer of bad news. Definitely a new respect for both men and the piece

  • @barbiquearea
    @barbiquearea Před 9 měsíci +184

    William the Conqueror had a jester name Taillefer, who was a beast. He rode beside William during the Norman invasion of England, and would lift the troop's spirits by singing about heroic deeds. When they reached enemy lines at Hastings, he taunted the English by juggling his sword and was challenged by an English soldier, who he killed before charging the English lines alone, while singing and was said to have killed at least four more Englishmen before being cut down.

    • @jacobsheehan5775
      @jacobsheehan5775 Před 5 měsíci +7

      Damn

    • @user-unos111
      @user-unos111 Před 2 měsíci +7

      I remember there was a character in Warhammer Fantasy (Jules le Jongleur) who was exactly that: A jester accompanying his lord to battle while singing heroic deeds of previous heroes and insulting their enemies.
      I wonder if the writers took inspiration of Taillefer. Not too far fetched since they were british.

    • @tvman2181
      @tvman2181 Před 2 měsíci

      reminds me a lot of the darkest dungeon jester

  • @CatIsMad
    @CatIsMad Před 9 měsíci +116

    2:35 Jester: *Points out the flaw in the emperors anger*
    Emperor: 🤭💅

    • @kittyonmydesk5532
      @kittyonmydesk5532 Před 3 měsíci +5

      10th century jesters criticizing the government success: HA!
      Modern comedy criticizing the government success: *processing

  • @Fugitivez03
    @Fugitivez03 Před 9 měsíci +243

    The ability to laugh at oneself is so profound. One would assume that old royalty was ruthless and cruel, unquestionable - however the presence of jesters seem to indicate that they too had a good laugh. This is one of the few cultural characteristics found across the medieval period in human history. I recall watching an art form called 'Chakyarkoothu' from my state in India which was practiced by court and temple jesters. Truly an art!

    • @bloodyidit4506
      @bloodyidit4506 Před 9 měsíci

      A lot of this is propaganda. Monarchy throughout history has been nothing but cruel and even their jesters participated in their madness. Leadership must be constantly challenged and kept in check by the outside. There were jesters who were executioners, some even killed for the king for said king's entertainment. The reason so many positive cases are brought up is because historical societies in America are funded by the American government. Go to europe and learn true history. It is not ever clean. Much of it covered up at the time it was written only to be uncovered through thorough investigation later.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @Motorata661
      @Motorata661 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Maybe its something that strengthens the goverment.
      A monarch its usually detached from the population and surrounded with yesmen, having someone whose job its to question and mock the king it would be something that would make the king make better decisions.
      Maybe that's why its present in many cultures because it works

    • @user-unos111
      @user-unos111 Před 2 měsíci +5

      One can argue that jesters who didn't learn how to balance being funny and being offensive plus giving some genuine good advice had no future

  • @Blokewood3
    @Blokewood3 Před 9 měsíci +562

    Female jesters were actually not rare, but Mathurine is special because we know more about her life and the jokes she told.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @ManfaceGirl1
      @ManfaceGirl1 Před 4 měsíci +14

      I think she said one of the few *on record.*

    • @Blokewood3
      @Blokewood3 Před 4 měsíci +34

      @@ManfaceGirl1 the names of many female jesters have been recorded, they just don't have their stories recorded like Mathurine.

    • @ManfaceGirl1
      @ManfaceGirl1 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@Blokewood3 ok

    • @jennyjennyjennyjennyjenny
      @jennyjennyjennyjennyjenny Před měsícem +6

      @@Blokewood3 The video never said female jesters were rare, only that there were less female jesters in comparison to male ones. Key phrase is “relatively few” at 2:45.

  • @SteveGamesFTW
    @SteveGamesFTW Před 9 měsíci +110

    Jesters are like your homies that roast you but still give honest and sincere advice (most of the time).

  • @mollyhoffman7313
    @mollyhoffman7313 Před 10 měsíci +279

    Jesters deserve more respect than they get.
    That is not a joke.

  • @Jade_1872
    @Jade_1872 Před 10 měsíci +57

    “I am their pillow” that brightened my day.

  • @simondurso6743
    @simondurso6743 Před 2 měsíci +31

    pretty sure that the difference between clowns and jesters is that clowns make fun of themselves while jesters make fun of others

  • @nevaehhamilton3493
    @nevaehhamilton3493 Před 10 měsíci +35

    0:53 i love how they referenced the Will Smith slap!

  • @z.s7328
    @z.s7328 Před 10 měsíci +181

    The Will Smith reference ❤❤❤

  • @hangebza6625
    @hangebza6625 Před 10 měsíci +165

    In germany there is the term "Narrenfreiheit" which explicibly invokes the right of jesters to say anything without repurcussions.
    Indeed in castle Eltz several families shared the seat. If there was some interfamiliar conflict the issue would be discussed in a special room with painted jester faces above each chair. Showing that within this room everyone was allowed to say anything

  • @erinm3585
    @erinm3585 Před 10 měsíci +85

    dnd character research rn

    • @ultimatebishoujo29
      @ultimatebishoujo29 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Same

    • @mitwhitgaming7722
      @mitwhitgaming7722 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Not mentioned in this video, but in a video by Today I Found Out, the female jester dressed as an Amazon who rolled a Nat 20 on intimidation to stop a fleeing would-be assassin. 😂

    • @eowynmoonlight
      @eowynmoonlight Před 10 měsíci +1

      Me with my dragonborn princess bard xS

  • @JaybeePenaflor
    @JaybeePenaflor Před 10 měsíci +191

    Wow, a video about court jesters, finally! A lot of misconceptions about them but thanks, TED-Ed for another really great video!

    • @ahmedkhmila262
      @ahmedkhmila262 Před 10 měsíci +2

      bruh the video is 4mins long and it's uploaded 3mins ago how did u watch it this fast

    • @JaybeePenaflor
      @JaybeePenaflor Před 10 měsíci +11

      @@ahmedkhmila262 Oh, there are a lot of misconceptions about court jesters; what they are and aren't mostly. I'm just glad that TED-Ed made a video about court jesters.

    • @giladkay3761
      @giladkay3761 Před 10 měsíci +4

      ​@@ahmedkhmila262lol I guess you got your answer

  • @knick_knack
    @knick_knack Před 10 měsíci +69

    I think it shows that Jesters were friends of rulers. That’s what allowed them to impact ruler’s decisions like anybody that ruler is fond of could. Jesters just had a fun and peculiar way of giving advice/making an impact

  • @SwiftNuts
    @SwiftNuts Před 9 měsíci +43

    Bro was laughing at fart jokes almost a thousand years ago
    Truly ahead of his time.

  • @LonganNguyen762
    @LonganNguyen762 Před 10 měsíci +60

    "what is your relation to cuckolds?"
    "I am their pillow"
    *emotional damage*

  • @asankajayaweera7212
    @asankajayaweera7212 Před 10 měsíci +113

    During the reign of Rajadi Rajasinha, Sri Lanka had a jester called Andare. Andare is still popular among many Sri Lankans to date and there are so many folklores about him. As you said, yes, jesters are too dangerous because they have enormous power to leverage on the monarch.

  • @pointystories582
    @pointystories582 Před 9 měsíci +14

    So that's why the 'Joker' in card games can sometimes have a higher position than the king!

  • @MOBXOJ
    @MOBXOJ Před 10 měsíci +47

    Jesters are basically ancient internet trolls

  • @pssurvivor
    @pssurvivor Před 10 měsíci +58

    We have Gopal Bhaand and Tenali Raman in india. I'm not sure if Birbal was a jester or a minister at Akbar's court. All 3 are famous for their wit and ability to influence their king/emperor

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @saidsalim471
    @saidsalim471 Před 10 měsíci +19

    That slap to the face was very well comedically timed around the 1:00 mark!😆😆😆

    • @austinschwartz7424
      @austinschwartz7424 Před 10 měsíci

      KEEP MY WIFE'S NAME OUT OF YOUR DAMN MOUTH

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

    • @bonbonbonbons
      @bonbonbonbons Před 2 měsíci

      Keep my kingdom's name out of fakin mouth!!!

  • @adityabhaledar831
    @adityabhaledar831 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Yes. The relationship between politics, comedy and jesters is age old. That's why Victor Hugo's novel 'The Man Who Laughs' is so powerful because Hugo used this very concept to criticise the dukes of Paris. The Man who Laughs is also prime inspiration for 'Joker' from Batman comics, whose various interpretations have portrayed him as a critic of the modern society or the "established order". And this is also a reason why a lot of contemporary comedy is so critical of the political scenario. Because if you are gonna tell people that they are getting screwed over, you might as well make them laugh while you're at it.

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @Krylatiy
    @Krylatiy Před 10 měsíci +15

    3:50 Well, evidently calling someone a cuck was already a comedy tradition even back in XI century. Some things never get old, I guess.

  • @manavsaboo9610
    @manavsaboo9610 Před 10 měsíci +73

    These animations get better and better!

  • @Echo81Rumple83
    @Echo81Rumple83 Před 10 měsíci +146

    We need satire more than ever before.

    • @Penguinmanereikel
      @Penguinmanereikel Před 10 měsíci +18

      It's said that the word "satire" originated from ancient Greeks, with comedies featuring actors dressed as super hung Satyrs.
      Satyr => Satire

    • @Hex-Mas
      @Hex-Mas Před 10 měsíci +11

      We do have it already now.

    • @KhoiruunisaRF
      @KhoiruunisaRF Před 10 měsíci +8

      Some fools don't even know what is satire today.

  • @joepapa1189
    @joepapa1189 Před 4 měsíci +8

    It’s fascinating that as long as they said it in a funny way, a jester could say pretty whatever they wanted. Jesters are often viewed as lower court members, who only exists to be laughed at. But they were one of the most powerful court members, due to the ability to say damn near anything. If I could go back in time I’d be a jester in a heartbeat

  • @medardbitangimana4580
    @medardbitangimana4580 Před 10 měsíci +19

    There's a reason why I haven't lost interest in Ted ed since I subscribed in 2017❤ 🥰🤗

  • @Ahmadabdal_
    @Ahmadabdal_ Před 9 měsíci +9

    3:57 this has to be one of the besr roasts in historic

  • @sydneycraddock2805
    @sydneycraddock2805 Před 10 měsíci +5

    0:11 ok but the way the dog was running was hilarious 😂

  • @nlyrics156
    @nlyrics156 Před 10 měsíci +34

    0:54 the will smith reference lol 💀

    • @freetousebyjtc
      @freetousebyjtc Před 10 měsíci +6

      That feels like ages ago, I almost didn't recognize it

  • @decolo9832
    @decolo9832 Před 10 měsíci +7

    "I am their pillow" that one had me wheezing.

  • @MyraFoong666
    @MyraFoong666 Před 8 měsíci +13

    1:27 KERMIT?!!?

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 10 měsíci +3

    I love the concept and idea of jesters. Delightful, complex personalities.

  • @very_muscular_rat
    @very_muscular_rat Před 10 měsíci +35

    Ain’t no way they just did the will smith slap💀 love the video :)

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @raizellove
    @raizellove Před 9 měsíci +11

    4:07 got me 😄😄

  • @user-wb9uk1tz1t
    @user-wb9uk1tz1t Před 10 měsíci +23

    The will smith reference is gold!

  • @brianbrino4310
    @brianbrino4310 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Excellent video and so smartly related! Thank you soo much!

  • @Granite
    @Granite Před 10 měsíci +24

    Jesters, joker, trickster is a whole deeper archetypal thing.

  • @lloydaran
    @lloydaran Před 10 měsíci +22

    Ah damn a whole video about my life? Thanks, TED

  • @TristanSamuel
    @TristanSamuel Před 10 měsíci +96

    If farting was still respected by royalty, then I'd rule the world

  • @alexteifert2563
    @alexteifert2563 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have a new found appreciation and fascination for jesters more than I did already, thank you.

  • @Jack-kz4nb
    @Jack-kz4nb Před 2 měsíci +5

    the jump farting whistle dude is the real one fr 💯

  • @Soloohara
    @Soloohara Před 8 měsíci +5

    one of the most beautiflly well done video of yours, keep up the good work :)

  • @ashsteeler7390
    @ashsteeler7390 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The music in the video was absolutely BEAUTIFUL

  • @amrindersingh2872
    @amrindersingh2872 Před 10 měsíci +50

    More of jesters is what the world needs right now... Too much technology and too much ego is burning us inside out...

  • @Brinkedos
    @Brinkedos Před 10 měsíci +2

    Now this explains my passion and nature. Thanks for the story.

  • @tyrant-den884
    @tyrant-den884 Před 9 měsíci +5

    "You may at least choose the method of your death."
    "In that case: old age."

  • @elafali8209
    @elafali8209 Před 9 měsíci +4

    The animation is really great 👍🏼 ❤

  • @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq
    @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq Před 10 měsíci +9

    Is no one gonna talk about the amazing will smith and Chris rock reference? 0:45

  • @12roses8
    @12roses8 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Incredible 😊
    And mind blowing 🤯 all at once

  • @bipolitthefighter2599
    @bipolitthefighter2599 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Saltan: what is your relation to cuckholds?
    Jester: i am there pillow
    Gets me every time

  • @gailaltschwager7377
    @gailaltschwager7377 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @purpledevilr7463
    @purpledevilr7463 Před 9 měsíci +5

    The best explanation. I have heard is that they are the canaries in the coal mine.
    If the king is a tyrant, they’d punish the jester harshly. If they’re average, it gets laughed off.

  • @aldik_dj
    @aldik_dj Před 9 měsíci +2

    The way I gasped the exact same time as the audience when he got slapped @0:55 🤣🤣

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Před 10 měsíci +26

    Jesters remind me of myself. A master of causing havoc here and there without thinking too much about it.

  • @LeprosuGnome
    @LeprosuGnome Před 10 měsíci +6

    Wow, I always thought jesters where a thing of cartoons. What an interesting relationship.

  • @hiddentreasure6252
    @hiddentreasure6252 Před 10 měsíci

    Finally a good video!

  • @bvillafuerte765
    @bvillafuerte765 Před 2 měsíci

    Good video.

  • @alparslankorkmaz2964
    @alparslankorkmaz2964 Před 10 měsíci +1

    nice video

  • @aditiinuyasha693
    @aditiinuyasha693 Před 10 měsíci +9

    We had Birbal too as the most famous and best Jester for Mughal Emperor Akbar, in India. Alongwith Tenali Raman!

  • @saintjacques8137
    @saintjacques8137 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Thank you for this. Not sure this is the right niche but if someone likes very very much Medieval history I recommend warmly Schwerpunkt's videos series

    • @user.dsntmtter
      @user.dsntmtter Před 8 měsíci

      The United States harasses victims of deviant sadistic maltreatment by military Child SA’ers who are misusing advanced technology they have access to.
      They are using technology that is meant to keep Americans safe to secretly watch children, show them deviant content through hacking their devices, and touch them inappropriately or give them incapacitating substances. Victims of this crime are R’d, and tortured and then as they get older are then stalked and harassed both on and offline by creeps that are helping their friends get away with their crimes.
      They sabotage the lives of their victims to make them as hellish as possible.
      This goes on for years, and it seems to last their entire lives.
      Some victims may not even know they’re victims because much of the R happens when they are slipped something or asleep. The only reason you may know is because they may leave behind physical evidence like bodily fluids, bruises, or scratches.
      The men who do this think that they can shame their victims into silence because some of the actions are coerced. They think that the more depraved they can be with innocent children the more likely they will be too ashamed to speak out. At least some men with access to this technology are using to hurt and R children. The victims are left with little recourse because they likely won’t know who R’d them. They try to invade every part of their victims' lives to try to shame and mock them into silence.

  • @ckyleu
    @ckyleu Před 10 měsíci +4

    I saw a couple of these fellas while hallucinating on DMT, how cool!!

  • @chej9
    @chej9 Před 10 měsíci

    I love this video

  • @alexanderwilliamhassaikay
    @alexanderwilliamhassaikay Před 3 měsíci +1

    3:58 I can't this one is the best 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @reicafuli5760
    @reicafuli5760 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love the reference at 0:50 lol

  • @1_Fish.2_Fish.Red_Fish.
    @1_Fish.2_Fish.Red_Fish. Před 10 měsíci +5

    Does anyone know the immediate proper protocol in the event of sharting oneself?

  • @anonymousdude2550
    @anonymousdude2550 Před 10 měsíci

    Lol the slap reference got me cracked up😂😂

  • @ben-ly5by
    @ben-ly5by Před 10 měsíci +8

    0:28 WHAT IS THE PUN?????????????????

  • @redron2350
    @redron2350 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I have a stuffed frog named Jester, in my head he always acts like Jesters since clowns were always one of my favorite hyperfixations and i love them and i love frogs and i love Jester ( my frog, also the clown jesters too )
    I'm planning to make Jester a small custome with a coat, and a mask. With a royal blue indigo and golden colors with some maroon colored details inspired mainly by old Jesters clothes, but extra fancy
    Bye

  • @kevinmeeker2832
    @kevinmeeker2832 Před 10 měsíci +2

    So what you're saying is the snarky, goofball sidekick lancer has been a thing irl this whole time? That's awesome.

  • @MinhNguyen-rw1vo
    @MinhNguyen-rw1vo Před měsícem

    Caught me off-guard to hear Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday" at the end of the video haha

  • @girlscoutfather6766
    @girlscoutfather6766 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I hate to be another stereotypical guy but I kind of want to watch more videos on medieval society. When you think about it, it’s a really downplayed time in history. I really don’t remember too much education in high school, or any interestingly-put content at least. Like I got here asking, “What did a jester do?” Now I’m wanting to ask, “Was a royal servant similar to a government service worker in contemporary US society”. Think I’ll keep watching.

  • @abhilashachowdhury9710
    @abhilashachowdhury9710 Před 7 měsíci +2

    there are also similar figures in India, Tenali Rama in the Vijayanagara court, Birbal in Akbar's court and Gopal Bhar in the Krishnanagar court of West Bengal.

  • @thaddeuscramer2312
    @thaddeuscramer2312 Před měsícem

    I love how many of these jokes still land today!

  • @renaimatt
    @renaimatt Před 10 měsíci +5

    That Will Smith slap reference was unexpected. 😂

  • @jrobbin24
    @jrobbin24 Před měsícem

    The dog at the beginning reminds me of Keith from The Life and times of Tim

  • @matthewalexander862
    @matthewalexander862 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Humor breeds power

  • @thiagooliveira9000
    @thiagooliveira9000 Před měsícem

    1:11 It's a reference to the painting "abapuru" from Brazilian modernist painter Tarsila do Amaral

  • @ElJorro
    @ElJorro Před 9 měsíci +1

    There is always more to learn.

  • @pauli_joy
    @pauli_joy Před 9 měsíci +4

    Man I think we actually need jesters in modern times

  • @elitephoenix4825
    @elitephoenix4825 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Sultan:"what is your relation to cuckolds?"
    Talhak:"I am there pillow"
    Loved that

  • @lilgambianqueen4635
    @lilgambianqueen4635 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love tedx

  • @emmavrijburg6676
    @emmavrijburg6676 Před 9 měsíci

    some of those jester jokes were genuine kneeslappers ngl i giggled a lot

  • @Mr.SkeletonBoy
    @Mr.SkeletonBoy Před 9 měsíci +5

    You should’ve told the story of the one jester who said something about the king (I forgot) then the king wanted him dead so he said “how do you want to die” the jester replied “by old age” the king laughed so hard he just exiled him

  • @dylanho8608
    @dylanho8608 Před 10 měsíci +4

    So basically Stand Up Comedians and Late Night Talk Show hosts are modern jesters

  • @rambo8003
    @rambo8003 Před 10 měsíci

    I love the anamation 🤲