Funny stuff! My friend and I just posted our own riff of this short on the iRiffs site; we didn't realize that someone had already done it. I especially love the line, "That's a federal offense! ...Oh" as well as Bentley's plea to, "please bring back miscellaneous!" The only jokes we independently made were the Gale Gordon, "MYYESSS?!?" when Williams answers the phone and, of course, we both made Pierce Brosnon jokes about congressman Pierce. Thanks for sharing this!
Without Congress, society descends into anarchy. Apparently Congress holds all governmental power and consists of the only people in the country who understand economics and can organise things.
I love how they act like, because they hold a monopoly on a bunch of vital social functions, without them those social functions just wouldn't exist. As if there's just no other way to do things. How did they achieve this miraculous power, which no one other than Congress can wield?
"No no! Don't away my huge standing armies, my taxes, my price controls, my fiat currency, and the ever present intrusion of the state into my life. I'm an American, how will I ever live without those things!? THE HORROR!"
Oh 1950's, don't ever stop being the way you are.
Isn't it funny how the movies of yesteryear apply to today's government? I mean, we have a congress (supposedly) and we are in the worst economic crisis since the Great depression? Banks are foreclosing on people left and right and Social Security is going to be nill for my generation. Oh, but we must give congress power...Puh!
I think this video was trying to get people to agree that congress should have power...I mean, far be it from us that we think for ourselves...
So Congress is powerful, so it's actions must go unquestioned and uncriticised. That's so patriotic it comes around as arguably treasonous against the idea of Democracy.
...so apparently, the legislative branch is the only one that counts. And I love how the banks still have power to foreclose on homes, but not to honor loans. Good logic, movie.
I'm glad this is black and white--I'd hate to see that wallpaper in color!
If Congress didn't issue money and stamps, someone else would. Not paying income taxes would be a GOOD thing--plus, there wouldn't be these propaganda-inspired instructional films, so what's the big deal here?
Golly gee! I wish our little old England was ruled by Congress. In fact, let's give Congress control over the whole world! Gosh, have my eyes been opened!
Aggh, it's "Spring Fever" except with a crazy Chinese guy instead of Coily. Once clod says one thing and the whole world pays. And then he blathers about Congress to a bunch of people who couldn't care less. Same difference, really. "He works in Barbie's Dream Office." Really hilarious, I always look forward to your updates.
7:41 THE PARASITE SAYS NOOOOOO!
Singularity18 1 month ago
Funny stuff! My friend and I just posted our own riff of this short on the iRiffs site; we didn't realize that someone had already done it. I especially love the line, "That's a federal offense! ...Oh" as well as Bentley's plea to, "please bring back miscellaneous!" The only jokes we independently made were the Gale Gordon, "MYYESSS?!?" when Williams answers the phone and, of course, we both made Pierce Brosnon jokes about congressman Pierce. Thanks for sharing this!
deevolve 5 months ago
Congress can't do shit........
gopconservative78 9 months ago
@gopconservative78
What was your first clue?
snakes3425 3 months ago
NOOOOOOO CONGRESS! Hehehehe. *whistles*
Voodooray007 1 year ago 3
Without Congress, society descends into anarchy. Apparently Congress holds all governmental power and consists of the only people in the country who understand economics and can organise things.
HackneySack 1 year ago
@HackneySack guess so.
TheLackofattack 8 months ago
@HackneySack
Yeah apparently the President, the guy who's suppose to be in charge, can't do anything
snakes3425 3 months ago
Is it just me, or does the judge sound like the Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future?
TheIr0nMike 1 year ago
The things under a suspended Congress sounds like the GOP/Tea Party Platform.
Newtwist75 1 year ago
8:39 to 8:42 the phone keeps ringing after the guy picked up... o.O
unfriendlyalberta 1 year ago
Wow Congress gets suspended, uh I'm pretty sure there's a backup plan for all those powers if that should ever happen?
snakes3425 1 year ago
@snakes3425 Shhhh, just shut the hell up and thank the gods America takes part of your pay each week damnit!
WhiteTiger225 1 year ago
I love how they act like, because they hold a monopoly on a bunch of vital social functions, without them those social functions just wouldn't exist. As if there's just no other way to do things. How did they achieve this miraculous power, which no one other than Congress can wield?
Jcolinsol 1 year ago
@Jcolinsol with RADAR! And the aid of Fred Burrows!
WhiteTiger225 1 year ago
So old he still spells 'congress' with that "f" thing!!!
LeshaAnn 1 year ago
Narrator: Here by declare Congress to be suspended indefinatally
(Sarcastically): no please don't fire the Congressmen, please stop
snakes3425 1 year ago
No Congress, wait is that a good thing or a bad thing?
snakes3425 1 year ago
"No no! Don't away my huge standing armies, my taxes, my price controls, my fiat currency, and the ever present intrusion of the state into my life. I'm an American, how will I ever live without those things!? THE HORROR!"
Oh 1950's, don't ever stop being the way you are.
KSB26 1 year ago
"Spring Fever" made a better case for springs than this film made for congress.
emzkind77 1 year ago
John Day Larkin, who still spells Congress with an F.
What is it, Congriff?? LMAO
DrGregoryHouseIT 1 year ago
No Congress! (whistles)
ilikethecoke 1 year ago
register? for sex offender
Theburn77 2 years ago
so...according to this video...congress is the most important goverment entity on the planet?
Reeartsee 2 years ago
The guy in the window at 2:00 sounds like Shannon from Home Movies. LOL
PyrozPlayground 2 years ago
You too can build a set for only 20 dollars! LMAO!
PyrozPlayground 2 years ago
Damn FDA ..I cant unload my rotten meat to the unsuspecting public...damn regulations!
Newtwist75 2 years ago
Hahaha, 0:10, with that F thing...great
GSeward 2 years ago
A speech about Congress consists of .01% good words and 99.99% swear words
snakes3425 2 years ago 8
And now the Postal Service is a private entity.
electrogeek77 2 years ago 2
Even today, Congress still can't do anything right
snakes3425 2 years ago 2
"That's it! Now I know what to put in my speech for the club!"
A bunch of swear words!
This food blessed by Congress.
sandrilene23 2 years ago 2
So...when Congress is no more everyone goes to Wonderland on acid?
Wow. THIS video is now extremely timely >.>
"Goodnight! And remember to send all your money to congress!" (HAHA! Best line!)
ShadesofScorpius 2 years ago 2
At 8:39, the phone's still ringing after he picks it up!
You, too, can build a set for only $20!
Iamafishproductions 2 years ago
OMG FIRESIGN THEATER REFERENCE!
electrogeek77 2 years ago
Isn't it funny how the movies of yesteryear apply to today's government? I mean, we have a congress (supposedly) and we are in the worst economic crisis since the Great depression? Banks are foreclosing on people left and right and Social Security is going to be nill for my generation. Oh, but we must give congress power...Puh!
I think this video was trying to get people to agree that congress should have power...I mean, far be it from us that we think for ourselves...
gw197234 2 years ago 2
What would we do without miscellaneous?
DispariScuro 2 years ago
NOOOO CONGRESS!!! *ping-ping!*
Enhnace your film with subtle transitions!
Ed Wynn as Satan!
He works in Barbie's Dream Office!
So, if congress comes back will you shut up?
DrGregoryHouseIT 2 years ago 3
So Congress is powerful, so it's actions must go unquestioned and uncriticised. That's so patriotic it comes around as arguably treasonous against the idea of Democracy.
ImpudentInfidel 3 years ago 4
...so apparently, the legislative branch is the only one that counts. And I love how the banks still have power to foreclose on homes, but not to honor loans. Good logic, movie.
sandrilene23 3 years ago
John D. Larkin? Any relation to Link? :)
Kahran042 3 years ago
that's some great passive-aggressive bad-acting fist-slamming at 1:46! ;)
this is like a twisted, psychadelic It's a Wonderful Life
"pure" food, suuuurrrre keep thinkin' that!
those are some great plaid pants and clashing tie at 8:30
who really thinks this much about Congress anyway?
blugreen123 3 years ago
I used this same film for my spoof. Great minds think alike :)
1beinki 3 years ago
There's nobody to collect income taxes!
may I just say:
CAN WE MAKE THIS A REALITY????????
dfirest1 3 years ago
fairtax[dot]org
cllewis1 3 years ago
NOOOOO Congress! *whistles*
bbqplatypus318 3 years ago
Anyone else reminded of the Spring Fever short from MST3K?
spacevampirestudios 3 years ago 2
I kept expecting a "NO SPRINGS" to echo.
Steeple333 3 years ago 2
So did I.
Oppledeldoc 3 years ago
I love the Jimmy Stewart references!
TheStoryWriter 3 years ago
This movie is like Psycho, if Psycho had sucked.
insanedemonspaz 3 years ago 4
"That's a really weird place for a desk."
"You too can build a set for only 20 dollars!"
"I gotta register as a sex offender."
"Except Texas, they started using dead criminals as currenOh God.
"Well, it's not exactly subtle, dude."
Haha "Scopes Trial dramatization." Inherit the wind?
"Voting for wars and then vehemently opposing them at every step!"
"Food blessed by Congress!"
Pro-centralization, pro-taxation, pro-Social Security...you don't say? Really quite refreshing in a movie like this.
hydrophone 4 years ago 4
that jimmy stewart impression was pretty good!
OelkerStudios 4 years ago
I'm glad this is black and white--I'd hate to see that wallpaper in color!
If Congress didn't issue money and stamps, someone else would. Not paying income taxes would be a GOOD thing--plus, there wouldn't be these propaganda-inspired instructional films, so what's the big deal here?
ElveeKaye 4 years ago
"No federal courts...But who will overturn Supreme Court decisions and legislate from the bench?"
Ricktheracefan 4 years ago
Golly gee! I wish our little old England was ruled by Congress. In fact, let's give Congress control over the whole world! Gosh, have my eyes been opened!
AgentTwiggy 5 years ago
"Boy, I don't want to be there when he wishes there was no sanitation department..." Awesome.
sillstaw 5 years ago
he should have said no congress AND banks
oakfox1981 5 years ago
The Powers Of Congress: A new action series starring Ted Kennedy, Rick Santorum, and John Murtha!
BAM81 5 years ago
Aggh, it's "Spring Fever" except with a crazy Chinese guy instead of Coily. Once clod says one thing and the whole world pays. And then he blathers about Congress to a bunch of people who couldn't care less. Same difference, really. "He works in Barbie's Dream Office." Really hilarious, I always look forward to your updates.
AbbeyNormal 5 years ago 8
Well-put.
RRVCrinale 4 years ago
The men who complain seem to be the only ones effected, leading me to believe that it's a psychotic break from reality.
Brainstrain 3 years ago