Instead of just coming out with just the same old Irish stereotypes, Spike came out with the same old Irish stereotypes but took them to a totally ridiculous extent. And that's why it's so funny.
If you spend any time in the company of Irish people you'll know they're the wittiest people on earth. They're fucking great.
@jimbobmcaw no he's burried in Winchelsea, mate. in England (near Rye) i know cause my grandparents live in the village and I visit his grave quite a lot.
Spike's coffin was wrapped in the Irish flag at his own request and his headstone epitaph reads 'I told you I was sick' in Gaelic, he assumed it would be in English but the church authorities objected, but compromised by allowing it as gaeilge.
@telebluesful I'm paying for my education but what has that got to do with anything? I'd like to point out that even if I did have a student loan it's exactly that - a loan, I'd have to pay it back.
Yeah also I don't want a 'red carpet', just for people to be treated with equal respect. This video is insulting because the target audience is the anti-irish segment of english society. I see you've chosen my pointing out your ethnically motivated response to my original comment. Well done.
This is pretty awful stuff. He was a talented guy but this is just cheap racist shots - I know his dad was irish but Spike was a manic depressive and this just seems like some nasty self loathing shit.
How is this funny? I'm Irish and until I came to Britain had never heard any Irish jokes or realised the popular conception is that Irish people are stupid. Now I can understand why.
You're all racist apologists for humour that is completely unacceptable.
Sorry man, but this is totally acceptable. I'm from Dublin, and have also lived in Britain. The British are the same race as us, or haven't you noticed? What are you getting offended by? Another Irish bloke taking the piss out of our nationality with a few old stereotypes from the 70's? This is comedy - Spike is taking the piss - everything is fair game, or at least it should be. Spike was a genius, don't be a dick.
@FraterSoddi Good Idea!! it changed my fathers idea on Spike after 50years! I found him reading " Puckoon" on the quiet on holiday, after that never a day passed without a good laugh at the capers of one of Irelands best loved sons! Dad died in 1998, by now they should have met up, must have been one hell of a party!!
This is one for the people who thought he was racist. His comedy wasn't specifically aimed at anyone.
Anyway, judging him by todays standards is a bit stupid anyway, because you could judge anyone back then in that way and come to the same conclusion. It's just the way the world was back then. Just take it with a pinch of salt and enjoy.
Considering what we (the Irish) have done with our economy (Anglo Irish Bank), our politics (90% of the vote goes to centre-right Fianna Fail or Fine Gael) and our children (handed them over to a paedophile ring in the for of the Catholic clergy), there's no way any Irish person could be offended by this; it's flattering, in comparison.
I don't understand why everyone is saying Spike was Irish. His father was Irish, his mother was English and Spike himself was born in India. He was part Irish, yes, but was born in and grew up in India and he claimed to be Indian - and his race shouldn't make any difference to the jokes he tells.
@ThePinkBinks - Wrong. Spike was told he must reapply for his British citizenship in 1962 and to swear and allegiance to the queen which he refused to do. He found it insulting after serving in the armed forces in WW2. So he applied to the Irish government who granted him an Irish passport which he retained with pride until his death.
@DeafFret the origin of the surname and clan armstrong is in southern scotland not ireland. Its a border reaver clan not irish at all. you may as well say O'brian is scottish as youre so wwrong saying Armstrong is irish. Many scots went to ireland with the surname and your getting confused.
People arguing over PC and non-PC, im sorry there is a middle ground, this sketch is as much ripping the strerotypes of Ireland as anything - there's plenty of old comedy which frankly is ruined by bigotry but this brilliant stuff - its so ridiculously OTT you couldn't possibly take it seriously - basically an "Irishman walks into bar" joke on crack!
Funniest sketch of all time ! I am Irish and to be honest there is a lot of truth in this when you consider the idiots that are running Ireland at the minute !!
Classic stuff. Although I've never understood why Dave Allen is a black guy in this. Perhaps because he was racially tolerant or somewhat? Or because he liked his drop of whiskey on the hour?
i thought the exit from the office was v realistic. seen grown men faint at the thought of work in swinford dole office, regards to all spike fans from co mayo
I downloaded an iPhone / ipod touch app called "Pocket Goon" (59 pence!) It's totally great at showing off what the Goons were all about. It has video and audio clips from early 1956 and has two versions of the Ying Tong song on with video!! Theres a young Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers and others; but unfortunately no Harry Seacombe. Still, it's a "must have" for Goon fans. Absolutely brilliant.
Lol Spike Milligan is Irish and he roasted the British more times than he did the Irish. Anyways it's true, people say ireland was a nineteenth century country until 1970 and bypassed the twentieth century nearly altogether. Haha but then Ireland is a great country...which has a sense of humour.
Why would anyone be offended? its comedy! In days gone by most comedy was directed at ones identity in some way, it was comedy, you cant do it now as its deemed racist and non pc, now commedy revolves around vulgarity and its not really funny anymore.
As much as I hate to admit it I only discovered Spike reciently (I read "Hitler's Downfall" for the first time a month ago) ... the man was is a comedic genius and now that he is gone I sorta miss him .. my plan is to read or see everything I can that Spike had anything to do with ... Even his various live interviews are funny stuff.
This is actually a direct parody of the famous silent film "A Trip to the Moon," which the Smashing Pumpkins used in their video for "Tonight, Tonight."
That the Irish are 'a race' is not really the point. That some are so pompous as to take offence at a very funny and harmless joke is. Why should anyone have any 'respect' for one so humourless. The current 'fashion' for people to become 'offended' at any perceived slight, however trivial, is frankly ludicrous. I think that more need to be offended to stop this nonsensical,' PC' trend.
legal definition of race "A race is a distinct population of humans distinguished in some way from other humans. The most widely observed races are those based on skin color, facial features, ancestry, genetics, and national origin"
NATIONAL ORIGIN so yes irish is a race you need to educate yourself and get some respect
There have been waves of immigrants into Ireland over history going back 1000's of years, so there are contributions from various peoples, some Celtic, some Basquelike peoples, Nordic raiders, Norman invaders, the English and their vassals (Scots and Welsh)...but Ireland has its own distinctive native language...and that fact demonstrates that the Irish are a race themselves...so dun do ghob fear sasanach.
As long as I know "race" is a biological term, thus there´s only one: the human race. Any population distinguished by other than biological factors should be considered an ethnia not a race.
there is no such thing as race. anybody that tells you so is lying and trying to separate us. we change in a matter of 5-8 generations according to the environment. religion and lang can all be adopted. further more we have the ability to travel across this ONE world. SHUT UP and enjoy Spike
spike milligan was of mixed english and irish heritage and born in india growing up in three cultures, all with very unique comedy tradition, and it is his work as part of the Goons that went on to develop Alternative comedy, from Python to Eddy Izzard and Steve Coogan, it's just like a lot of things with you Yanks, you just don't get it do you.
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Wow, very racist. Is this the kind of stuff Irish people have to put up with in English society? This wasn't even all that long ago. I'm amazed they got this on the air, then again I'm not in Great Britain so I don't know the culture climate.
Tell it to somebody who cares, you local politically correct power made arse wipe of a politician perhaps. Spike Milligan was part Irish anyway (the clues in the name), you are allowed to take the mick out of your own.
Ok, I'm part Irish... I've witnessed bad blood between native Irish & English people. They'll want you to agree with them against the other. Chris Rock etc say stuff alot of Blacks don't. Many Black comedians start out vulgar but change as they mature & have kids. If Chris Rock doesn't mature he'll still have an audience. You'll like what you like. I won't deny you your heroes or pleasure. But I know folks messed up off this attitude. A lot of bittereness between Irish & English still.
the cultural climate is that genuinely being nasty to someone because of their race is bad. if noone is hurt, and its just light hearted fun, its fine, as in this video.
thanks for your understanding , and yes this is some of the stuff we have to put up with , itill be very interesting to see how many people vote this as a poor comment and those that do are basically saying that as an irishman i am not allowed to have a point of view of my own
Fortunately though, things are much better now. We've got lots of Sinn Fein parliamentarians, Operation Banner has come to an end, the Loyalists have engaged with the decommissioning body...sadly it took the beating to death of Kevin McDaid whilst they were shouting 'Up the UVF' for them to realise that they were showing themselves to be the liars they are by living the lie that the only reason they existed was the IRA.
@SweetJasamine "Duirt me go raibh me breoite," to be exact. The reason it was in Irish was because the local parson originally wouldn't allow the phrase, as he feared it would be offensive. So it's in Irish as a compromise.
In his shows spike whould do stupid stuff like leave all the tags on the actors costumes as kind of a in joke i dont think it meant anything he was just sort of having a laugh.
Could be something to do with the emmigration by the Irish in the nineteenth century to the US. After their medical tests etc at Eliis Island outside New York they were tagged like that to enter mainland US, since many Irish then could not speak much english, only gaelic.
this made me laugh more than anything for a long time. Spike was irish/british and so its nothing to do with race. To me its silliness and fun at genius level.
@alanbstard4 Where he once wreaked havoc during a news broadcast on ABC, by inserting his name into each of the items being read. Does anyone know if and where a recording of that incident exists on the internet?
@Alembic25 In fact, he once turned down a knighthood because he claimed he was an Irish citizen, when in fact he was officially "stateless" for most of his life.
Spike was very proud of his Irish roots but was Born in Burma and went on to live in Catford, Reigate and Rye. He never lived in Ireland. Bloody genius wherever he came from!
i find it very alarmng that so many people voted that your comment was poor , when what you said was factually correct its really sad that people refuse to look at the other persons side of it
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Instead of just coming out with just the same old Irish stereotypes, Spike came out with the same old Irish stereotypes but took them to a totally ridiculous extent. And that's why it's so funny.
If you spend any time in the company of Irish people you'll know they're the wittiest people on earth. They're fucking great.
StarsManny 1 month ago
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StarsManny 1 month ago
Class! Spike was an irish citizen.
Rgds,
Paddy.
hynesp1 3 months ago
The exact same jokes would be said about niggers today.
CrackThoseClaws 5 months ago
Spike was a class act, Was Irish and is buried in Ireland, above his headstone reads' "I told ye' I was ill" Brilliant!
jimbobmcaw 6 months ago
@jimbobmcaw no he's burried in Winchelsea, mate. in England (near Rye) i know cause my grandparents live in the village and I visit his grave quite a lot.
wotsmyageagain182 1 month ago
HAHA, laughed me arse off at tis gem
manormaid 7 months ago
It's funny cos it makes you laugh, if it makes you laugh, it's funny. funny x 2= comedy.
makjac46 7 months ago
Spike's coffin was wrapped in the Irish flag at his own request and his headstone epitaph reads 'I told you I was sick' in Gaelic, he assumed it would be in English but the church authorities objected, but compromised by allowing it as gaeilge.
Kenmorfdublin 7 months ago 3
@telebluesful I'm paying for my education but what has that got to do with anything? I'd like to point out that even if I did have a student loan it's exactly that - a loan, I'd have to pay it back.
Yeah also I don't want a 'red carpet', just for people to be treated with equal respect. This video is insulting because the target audience is the anti-irish segment of english society. I see you've chosen my pointing out your ethnically motivated response to my original comment. Well done.
deadrock05 8 months ago
This is pretty awful stuff. He was a talented guy but this is just cheap racist shots - I know his dad was irish but Spike was a manic depressive and this just seems like some nasty self loathing shit.
Bluecube100 8 months ago
@telebluesful I study here. what are you suggesting cos I choose to live here somehow racism towards me is acceptable?
deadrock05 8 months ago
Hilarious!!! I'm Irish!!!
ambyyy1 8 months ago
How is this funny? I'm Irish and until I came to Britain had never heard any Irish jokes or realised the popular conception is that Irish people are stupid. Now I can understand why.
You're all racist apologists for humour that is completely unacceptable.
deadrock05 8 months ago
@deadrock05
Sorry man, but this is totally acceptable. I'm from Dublin, and have also lived in Britain. The British are the same race as us, or haven't you noticed? What are you getting offended by? Another Irish bloke taking the piss out of our nationality with a few old stereotypes from the 70's? This is comedy - Spike is taking the piss - everything is fair game, or at least it should be. Spike was a genius, don't be a dick.
antokent 8 months ago 9
@antokent fuck off you clown, would it be fair game for me to take the piss out of the Kingsmill massacre so?
buckass 2 months ago
who would dislike this??
Danielthephenom 8 months ago
You all NEED to read "Puckoon" by Spike Milligan - a hilarious satire of Ireland, the Irish and Irish literature.
FraterSoddi 9 months ago
@FraterSoddi Good Idea!! it changed my fathers idea on Spike after 50years! I found him reading " Puckoon" on the quiet on holiday, after that never a day passed without a good laugh at the capers of one of Irelands best loved sons! Dad died in 1998, by now they should have met up, must have been one hell of a party!!
Albachiara464 9 months ago
Horse in the lift - the stairs would kill him. Yes, Spike Milligan RIP
kitabwalli 9 months ago
This is one for the people who thought he was racist. His comedy wasn't specifically aimed at anyone.
Anyway, judging him by todays standards is a bit stupid anyway, because you could judge anyone back then in that way and come to the same conclusion. It's just the way the world was back then. Just take it with a pinch of salt and enjoy.
RIP Spike.
mcgherkinstudios 10 months ago
The Irish are going to send astrO'nauts to the sun.
Dey are going at night so it won't get too hot, so dey are.
Nilguiri 10 months ago
Dear Youtube, there is a dislike button on a Spike Milligan Video, please fix this immediately.
nik1705 10 months ago
fabulous stuff, if you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh.
TheOrbit14 10 months ago
now if they were making fun of blacks, THEN ppl would have been offended by it.
MrFrodo1066 10 months ago
The funniest comedians are all Irish.
thra5herxb12s 11 months ago
Wonderful! When the Irish can no longer take a joke you'll know the end of days is coming.
Bd951 11 months ago 2
begorrah he was buried in da tricolour so he was dat be wikipedia
ShamrocksGetYouHigh 11 months ago
ha most irish are tough skinned and know how to take a joke...
mousey1234567 11 months ago
The Irish space program has one mother of a cheap budget.
drsdino 11 months ago
I showed this to my very irish proud uncle whos in his 70's and ive never sen him laugh so much.
colemartinst123 11 months ago
im not offended but i dont think its funny. maybe the lack of irish knowledge?
apple0zebra 1 year ago
Spike was Spike. God bless him, the world is a better place for people like him. PS Don't say Fuck or Bugger! :)
crompton33001 1 year ago
The End is both upside down and back to front. Typical Spike.
007ifyable 1 year ago
3:09 - *FALCON PUNCH!!!*
ReverendSyn 1 year ago
With a name like Milligan I think he's a fellow Irishman baha!
calmlikeabomb123 1 year ago
i am irish and love irish jokes so much, SEE??? i am a real person and go with the flow, never offended but thats the irish in me!!!!
bernie753 1 year ago
any fear of work?
yes there is a JOB going.
lmfao
CenaTv2 1 year ago
Considering what we (the Irish) have done with our economy (Anglo Irish Bank), our politics (90% of the vote goes to centre-right Fianna Fail or Fine Gael) and our children (handed them over to a paedophile ring in the for of the Catholic clergy), there's no way any Irish person could be offended by this; it's flattering, in comparison.
Nyquistic 1 year ago
@Nyquistic Go ring Joe duffy..
John27346 1 year ago
Mad as a Hatter, bless him!
drwhatson 1 year ago
Scorn not our simplicity. Top class comedy. And that's the trick. If it's funny there is no malice.
FirmlyHanded 1 year ago
Spike was ace and he did not give a fuck what anyone thought of him. RIP
mjpw12 1 year ago
I don't understand why everyone is saying Spike was Irish. His father was Irish, his mother was English and Spike himself was born in India. He was part Irish, yes, but was born in and grew up in India and he claimed to be Indian - and his race shouldn't make any difference to the jokes he tells.
ThePinkBinks 1 year ago
@ThePinkBinks - Wrong. Spike was told he must reapply for his British citizenship in 1962 and to swear and allegiance to the queen which he refused to do. He found it insulting after serving in the armed forces in WW2. So he applied to the Irish government who granted him an Irish passport which he retained with pride until his death.
clydebear 1 year ago 2
@clydebear Wrong. That doesn't change his blood, genetics and where he was born one tiny iota.
ThePinkBinks 1 year ago
Armstrong is an Irish name
DeafFret 1 year ago
Armstrong is an Irish name
@DeafFret the origin of the surname and clan armstrong is in southern scotland not ireland. Its a border reaver clan not irish at all. you may as well say O'brian is scottish as youre so wwrong saying Armstrong is irish. Many scots went to ireland with the surname and your getting confused.
seonidh 1 year ago
@seonidh The Armstrong name is English/Scottish.
kevinrballfoster 1 year ago
@kevinrballfoster its a scottish border clan the first man given the title was squire to the King of Scotland
seonidh 1 year ago
@seonidh An interesting point, although "squire to the King of Scotland" is reputedly a legend. I still maintain the name is Anglo-Scots. Cheers.
kevinrballfoster 1 year ago
@kevinrballfoster but still scots though slan
seonidh 1 year ago
One of the great..you dont get humour like this these days..and yeah...Puckoon....pmsl.
livewithcloggys 1 year ago
genius!
babylemonade40 1 year ago
The bloke was a genius. I'm Irish, and I find that hilarious. It's only if you are up yer own arse that you could find that offensive.
liamevans 1 year ago
Brilliant !
IrishBog 1 year ago
Taking the piss out of the Irish, I love it! Spike was Irish.
Feisty1967 1 year ago
People arguing over PC and non-PC, im sorry there is a middle ground, this sketch is as much ripping the strerotypes of Ireland as anything - there's plenty of old comedy which frankly is ruined by bigotry but this brilliant stuff - its so ridiculously OTT you couldn't possibly take it seriously - basically an "Irishman walks into bar" joke on crack!
JapeUK 1 year ago
Oh, jeez, you all gotta read "Puckoon". Milligan was as funny in print as on film and tv.
FraterSoddi 1 year ago
Sensitive be damned! I couple of pints of Guinness and maybe a bottle or two of Jameson's and this is positively religious!
CONNELL19511216 1 year ago
Jayzus bejayzus, that's funny!
ccdesan 1 year ago
@Tiwaz81: Irish comedian and friend of Spike. Check this video for one of his routines: 4cT-BQLX6nU
harpomarx42 1 year ago
Ahhh fantastic! I'm a huge fan of Spike's and I've never seen that before. Thanks a million!!
If only the BBC would start showing some of his stuff on the steam-driven televisual set...
msrawson 1 year ago
This so funny,..awesome video dude,...
deko197 1 year ago
superb... very funny... 5 star... from Cork, Ireland.
fairhillnorrie 1 year ago
jesus mary and jehovah should be funnier the IKtalian policeman wow.
joebstarsurfer 1 year ago
Love it - We Scots are also the subject of many jokes, - No offense ever taken by me.
This is a really funny clip - RIP Spike......
GatoDeEscocia 1 year ago
brilliant stuff, the countdown is classic, whats next mick....can only assume paddy was counting.
tuberlook1 1 year ago
Funniest sketch of all time ! I am Irish and to be honest there is a lot of truth in this when you consider the idiots that are running Ireland at the minute !!
conansfries 1 year ago
Classic stuff. Although I've never understood why Dave Allen is a black guy in this. Perhaps because he was racially tolerant or somewhat? Or because he liked his drop of whiskey on the hour?
harpomarx42 1 year ago
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yeah thats the only bit I dont get... who is Dave Allen?
Tiwaz81 1 year ago
i thought the exit from the office was v realistic. seen grown men faint at the thought of work in swinford dole office, regards to all spike fans from co mayo
mrbarnacogue 1 year ago
I think ANYONE offended by Spike Milligan should really get a life and learn how to laugh. And this is from an ooorishman.
cupomash 1 year ago
sublime!
cosycleaner 1 year ago
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goonshowTV 1 year ago
@goonshowTV Thanks for telling us but thats the third video ive seen you advertising on. Stop posting it or itll become spam.
AlexanderT21 1 year ago
Oh get a grip PRatt
glenferret 1 year ago
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I downloaded an iPhone / ipod touch app called "Pocket Goon" (59 pence!) It's totally great at showing off what the Goons were all about. It has video and audio clips from early 1956 and has two versions of the Ying Tong song on with video!! Theres a young Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers and others; but unfortunately no Harry Seacombe. Still, it's a "must have" for Goon fans. Absolutely brilliant.
msjanet2012 1 year ago
The dole office has never changed.
Spraycando 1 year ago
Lol Spike Milligan is Irish and he roasted the British more times than he did the Irish. Anyways it's true, people say ireland was a nineteenth century country until 1970 and bypassed the twentieth century nearly altogether. Haha but then Ireland is a great country...which has a sense of humour.
cofpaddy 1 year ago 5
How could anyone be offended by Spike Milligan. A sense of humor is very important!! Don't take things too seriously, anyway, Spike was Irish!!! :-)
Ullghoirt 1 year ago
This is so wrong. I'm watching it on the day after St. Patrick's Day. :)
chemicalcarlos 1 year ago
If you want Politically correct comedy try the House of Commons.
DavidMJordan 1 year ago 8
@DavidMJordan Ah yes the House of Commons. Seeking political asylum? Well thats the greatest Political Asylum in the world.
AlexanderT21 1 year ago
Lol brill I'm Irish snd it was a laugh loved it!!!
RetroMonkeyBreeder 1 year ago 2
that's because you have a sense of humour
playgirlc 1 year ago 3
Sure Spike was second generation Irish. His auld pair were from Sligo. Besides it's a parody of the Irish image. And it's pretty damn funny!
dazpatreg 1 year ago 3
Why would anyone be offended? its comedy! In days gone by most comedy was directed at ones identity in some way, it was comedy, you cant do it now as its deemed racist and non pc, now commedy revolves around vulgarity and its not really funny anymore.
tommy3lions 1 year ago 25
Irish don't get offended that easily gr00ved. Spike was irish. Did you not know that?Thanks for the post by the way.:)
mutoid1 2 years ago 28
Heh, I realise that, but I also know there are some "sensitive souls" out there ;-)
Glad you liked the clip!
gr00ved 2 years ago 2
@gr00ved Im Irish and my eyes and watering with laughter great upload thanks .
maddogmcglinchey 7 months ago
@mutoid1 He was also Indian.
ThePinkBinks 1 year ago
@mutoid1 He was also Indian. Milligan was born in Ahmednagar, India.
ThePinkBinks 1 year ago
As much as I hate to admit it I only discovered Spike reciently (I read "Hitler's Downfall" for the first time a month ago) ... the man was is a comedic genius and now that he is gone I sorta miss him .. my plan is to read or see everything I can that Spike had anything to do with ... Even his various live interviews are funny stuff.
hammerogod 2 years ago 3
very good not offensive at all just very funny. Spike was a genius
stevelaw6673 2 years ago
This is actually a direct parody of the famous silent film "A Trip to the Moon," which the Smashing Pumpkins used in their video for "Tonight, Tonight."
gaelicviking 2 years ago
That the Irish are 'a race' is not really the point. That some are so pompous as to take offence at a very funny and harmless joke is. Why should anyone have any 'respect' for one so humourless. The current 'fashion' for people to become 'offended' at any perceived slight, however trivial, is frankly ludicrous. I think that more need to be offended to stop this nonsensical,' PC' trend.
cyberhiker1 2 years ago
So some people find this offensive. So what? Tough! Grow up and deal with it. Anyone finding this 'racist' deserves to be offended.
cyberhiker1 2 years ago
Funny, funny, funny!
Trackstar2211 2 years ago
Ok this video cannot possibly be racist do u know why because the irish isn't a race! and plus i don't find this offensive at all and i'm from kerry!
4myreport 2 years ago
legal definition of race "A race is a distinct population of humans distinguished in some way from other humans. The most widely observed races are those based on skin color, facial features, ancestry, genetics, and national origin"
NATIONAL ORIGIN so yes irish is a race you need to educate yourself and get some respect
mayfieldhummper 2 years ago
1.I'm irish
Technically you are correct but the Irish people themselves do not regard themselves as a "race" and its a term used very little to describe them.
4myreport 2 years ago
The Irish are a race of people.
There have been waves of immigrants into Ireland over history going back 1000's of years, so there are contributions from various peoples, some Celtic, some Basquelike peoples, Nordic raiders, Norman invaders, the English and their vassals (Scots and Welsh)...but Ireland has its own distinctive native language...and that fact demonstrates that the Irish are a race themselves...so dun do ghob fear sasanach.
warrensson 2 years ago
As long as I know "race" is a biological term, thus there´s only one: the human race. Any population distinguished by other than biological factors should be considered an ethnia not a race.
teddyrocker 2 years ago
there is no such thing as race. anybody that tells you so is lying and trying to separate us. we change in a matter of 5-8 generations according to the environment. religion and lang can all be adopted. further more we have the ability to travel across this ONE world. SHUT UP and enjoy Spike
monkey5000 2 years ago
Wise words.
teddyrocker 2 years ago
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chrisbell86 2 years ago
You're American.
You'd have a different. or at least more informed, view if you grew up in Ireland.
warrensson 2 years ago
spike milligan was of mixed english and irish heritage and born in india growing up in three cultures, all with very unique comedy tradition, and it is his work as part of the Goons that went on to develop Alternative comedy, from Python to Eddy Izzard and Steve Coogan, it's just like a lot of things with you Yanks, you just don't get it do you.
tedlego 2 years ago 2
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Wow, very racist. Is this the kind of stuff Irish people have to put up with in English society? This wasn't even all that long ago. I'm amazed they got this on the air, then again I'm not in Great Britain so I don't know the culture climate.
JamonJanom 2 years ago
Tell it to somebody who cares, you local politically correct power made arse wipe of a politician perhaps. Spike Milligan was part Irish anyway (the clues in the name), you are allowed to take the mick out of your own.
heatflash888 2 years ago
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JamonJanom 2 years ago
Ok, I'm part Irish... I've witnessed bad blood between native Irish & English people. They'll want you to agree with them against the other. Chris Rock etc say stuff alot of Blacks don't. Many Black comedians start out vulgar but change as they mature & have kids. If Chris Rock doesn't mature he'll still have an audience. You'll like what you like. I won't deny you your heroes or pleasure. But I know folks messed up off this attitude. A lot of bittereness between Irish & English still.
JamonJanom 2 years ago
Spike Milligan was Irish. Thats why he can make jokes like this. Chris Rock uses the "N" word in his humor dosn't he?
By the way, the Irish and the British are the same race, just different countries.
knighterrant03 2 years ago
Some British people share a genetic and cultural common root but *not* Brit's are related genetically to the Irish people.
Caint e ghaeilge agat?
warrensson 2 years ago
the cultural climate is that genuinely being nasty to someone because of their race is bad. if noone is hurt, and its just light hearted fun, its fine, as in this video.
Splooshiba 2 years ago
thanks for your understanding , and yes this is some of the stuff we have to put up with , itill be very interesting to see how many people vote this as a poor comment and those that do are basically saying that as an irishman i am not allowed to have a point of view of my own
mayfieldhummper 2 years ago
That is right as it was during the troubles.
Fortunately though, things are much better now. We've got lots of Sinn Fein parliamentarians, Operation Banner has come to an end, the Loyalists have engaged with the decommissioning body...sadly it took the beating to death of Kevin McDaid whilst they were shouting 'Up the UVF' for them to realise that they were showing themselves to be the liars they are by living the lie that the only reason they existed was the IRA.
warrensson 2 years ago
Spike is and was the original dogs bollocks..
barnabycross 2 years ago
Spike was a comedy genius and is sadly missed.
Even his gravestone is funny, it has "I told you I was ill" in Irish inscribed on it.
SweetJasamine 2 years ago
That is awesome. Very clever.
warrensson 2 years ago
@SweetJasamine "Duirt me go raibh me breoite," to be exact. The reason it was in Irish was because the local parson originally wouldn't allow the phrase, as he feared it would be offensive. So it's in Irish as a compromise.
gaelicviking 2 years ago
1:18 guest appearance by Dave Allen quality!
lordofbore 2 years ago
What's with all those tags on their clothes?
kingrocker44 2 years ago
In his shows spike whould do stupid stuff like leave all the tags on the actors costumes as kind of a in joke i dont think it meant anything he was just sort of having a laugh.
tonymontana1974 2 years ago
Could be something to do with the emmigration by the Irish in the nineteenth century to the US. After their medical tests etc at Eliis Island outside New York they were tagged like that to enter mainland US, since many Irish then could not speak much english, only gaelic.
manyhighhills 2 years ago
9.2.5. WHATS NEXT MICK LOL.
tonymontana1974 2 years ago
"house of ill repute" .......looooooooool-
flumbtosse3 2 years ago
this made me laugh more than anything for a long time. Spike was irish/british and so its nothing to do with race. To me its silliness and fun at genius level.
61percy 2 years ago
So much comedy becomes dated- not Spike
carcassette 2 years ago 5
yeah spot on that could have been written last week!
mermaidman1985 2 years ago
Too friggin' funny!
Legend.
RIP
Quorush 2 years ago
That's unreal funny hey!
whatahw 2 years ago
ROTFLMBO!!!!
angeljenny55 2 years ago
true,pure genius...never matched,never will be...R.I.P you beautiful nutter!
schmads 2 years ago 3
Live in Australia for a while
alanbstard4 2 years ago
@alanbstard4 Where he once wreaked havoc during a news broadcast on ABC, by inserting his name into each of the items being read. Does anyone know if and where a recording of that incident exists on the internet?
gaelicviking 2 years ago
Spike was of Irish origin himself. He was born in India to Irish parents. He was a life long supporter of London Irish rugby team.
Alembic25 2 years ago 4
@Alembic25 In fact, he once turned down a knighthood because he claimed he was an Irish citizen, when in fact he was officially "stateless" for most of his life.
gaelicviking 2 years ago
hilarious!!!
ion507 2 years ago
Spike- you're still great!! Miss your humour....R.I.P., mate.
pillockbrain 2 years ago
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canyonerodriver 2 years ago
Spike was very proud of his Irish roots but was Born in Burma and went on to live in Catford, Reigate and Rye. He never lived in Ireland. Bloody genius wherever he came from!
pwitty1 2 years ago 2
Pure Brilliance.
R.I.P Spike, a brilliant comedian of his time.
Faithstalker 2 years ago 3
Brilliantly funny !
Norfolk UK
josparkes 2 years ago 2
mission control, sligo, lol :-)
tomelty 2 years ago 5
the irish don't find this offensive, at least in ireland we can take a joke unlike some other nationalities
dannyboy32 2 years ago 18
well done sir
AlexanderT21 2 years ago
Of course the Oirish do not not find this offensive as they are not bloody stupid - funny is funny!
The Irish and Brits can rip each other to bits taking the piss of each over.
If you don't laugth you cry!
How great was Father Ted?
buttsyrc8 2 years ago 9
Well said buttsyrc8, I loved Father Ted and miss it very much !
Spike M brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of people !
Norfolk UK
josparkes 2 years ago 2
spot on mate us brits and the irish have a long history of taking the piss out of each other!!!and long may it continue!!!
lordofbore 2 years ago 3
Yes .
And a holiday in Ireland is well worth it - is a stunning place to see.
And the people are great - they can tell stories that are fascinating.
It do not get better than a Irish pub!
buttsyrc8 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
There is also a long history of Britain militarily invading and occupying Ireland...
warrensson 2 years ago
Does anyone deny that this is true?
I doubt it.
But they still disagree eh?
Says it all.
warrensson 2 years ago
because your a bunch of pussies
redchampions123 2 years ago
This is possibly the wittiest comment I've seen in my entire life.
The sheer intellect required to craft said comment is astounding in its breadth and depth.
My ego feels seared by your intellectual savagery...oh the shame...oh the misery...
warrensson 2 years ago 4
Don't you mean "litter"? And what do cats have to do with it, anyway?
Terangeree 2 years ago
redchampions123
did you say that irish are a bunch of pussies , please forgive me if i missunderstood
mayfieldhummper 2 years ago
warrensson .
i find it very alarmng that so many people voted that your comment was poor , when what you said was factually correct its really sad that people refuse to look at the other persons side of it
mayfieldhummper 2 years ago
Lots of 'poor comment' but no actual disagreement about matters of fact here though eh?
warrensson 2 years ago
There is one important difference though...Irish forces haven't invaded and occupied 6/32ths of Britain.
Father Ted was Irish making fun of themselves...
warrensson 2 years ago
Am not proud of what happened in Ireland - we have to move on!
This is about comedy.
buttsyrc8 2 years ago 2
@dannyboy32 like thems damn americans just say cheese burger and they start crying pork fat and then cut themselves and bleed gravy XD
TheLiham 1 year ago
200th rating YEEEEES!!!
WizardKing78 2 years ago
whats the point in saying your the 200th rating if all u say is that?
AlexanderT21 2 years ago
Coz I'm an asshole!
WizardKing78 2 years ago 5
Classic Absolutely Classic...R.I.P Spike
paddyshakoppe 2 years ago
Totally agree,The man was comedy personified.
How sad we will never see his like again.
dymond9999 2 years ago
two years ago I visited all my irish relatives in Kells and to be honest this video is pretty accurate, they do all actually dress like that
markyboyz1300 2 years ago
Not offended at all we don't mind the Irish taking the piss out of the Irish, and Spike was a true Paddy........
condaly 2 years ago
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mattwalker5 2 years ago
And a true Englishman. Spike was Anglo-Irish
mattwalker5 2 years ago
Spike was a proud IRISH man
paulieccc 2 years ago 9
i thought he was born in india?
killicomaine 2 years ago
hilarious sadly missed dear old genius spike
brewe58 2 years ago
Definately :)
Brilliant bloke with a brilliant sketch :)
EireGoon 2 years ago
flat out funier dan hell an' evry word as true as i'm standin' here an' me arse is pointin' to der ground...
oooooomaly 2 years ago
Spike Milligan was the man.
I love everything he did;
his poetry,
his brilliant novels,
his radio shows, ( & not just the ones with Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, et al)
I suppose, I would have just loved to live next door to him, & have tea, or a drink & a laugh.
I would give anything to have known this absolute genius,
this interesting man....
mustafaweewee 2 years ago