I love this song...this is the first time I've seen Stephen Merritt raise (half) a smile. Good to see his sense of humour showing. Keep this up and he might lose his reputation as the most humourless musician on the planet. Thanks for posting!
@TheDaddyCokes if someone thinks that Mr. Merritt is "humorless" they simply don't get him. He has the most wonderful sense of "dark" humor in the music biz currently.
@Lunarwill Agree. I was referring to his reputation..there are many (critics etc) in some circles who consider him distant and "humourless". Not me. I recognize his funny side, and as I said earlier its good to see in this video. I also recognize that with some people, maybe especially Buddhists like Merritt, not smiling a lot doesn't mean you are not funny or enjoy humour. But I wouldnt really care even if he didnt have a sense of humour, I'd still like him for his great music.
@senatorgreenday Never said he didnt have a sense of humour. In fact I said its good to see it showing. Merely referred to his "reputation", not my own opinion (which is perhaps similar to yours).
I'm guessing Stephin himself voted this down.
PenguinJockey 10 months ago
Stephen Merrit is sooooo cute, especially those eyes of his.
tsimtsum2000 1 year ago 2
bwahahahahaahahah, this is such a hilarious situation, Especially from such a "always depressed" looking guy.
tsimtsum2000 1 year ago
a sock with blue horns....oh my..
monettube1 2 years ago
I always laugh at 1:32. He goes little too deep! LOL
BethGoth15 2 years ago 4
yeah it sounds like a fart :D
orson198305 2 years ago
Thank you for uploading this. Stephin seems to be tuned up a half step, I think on the NPR recording also.
pooppoopplopp 2 years ago
sheer yay! So cute it boggles the mind.
namesareforrhinoceri 2 years ago
This might be the "happiest" interview by Stephin Merritt. :P
BeWaTer99 2 years ago 2
I love this song...this is the first time I've seen Stephen Merritt raise (half) a smile. Good to see his sense of humour showing. Keep this up and he might lose his reputation as the most humourless musician on the planet. Thanks for posting!
TheDaddyCokes 2 years ago 7
@TheDaddyCokes if someone thinks that Mr. Merritt is "humorless" they simply don't get him. He has the most wonderful sense of "dark" humor in the music biz currently.
Lunarwill 1 year ago 2
@Lunarwill Agree. I was referring to his reputation..there are many (critics etc) in some circles who consider him distant and "humourless". Not me. I recognize his funny side, and as I said earlier its good to see in this video. I also recognize that with some people, maybe especially Buddhists like Merritt, not smiling a lot doesn't mean you are not funny or enjoy humour. But I wouldnt really care even if he didnt have a sense of humour, I'd still like him for his great music.
TheDaddyCokes 2 months ago
@TheDaddyCokes Stephin Merritt is hilarious. But obviously his humor is above you. D:
senatorgreenday 2 months ago
@senatorgreenday Never said he didnt have a sense of humour. In fact I said its good to see it showing. Merely referred to his "reputation", not my own opinion (which is perhaps similar to yours).
TheDaddyCokes 2 months ago
@TheDaddyCokes Stephin actually has a great sense of humor. Just listen to his lyrics. He's quite dark person though.)
Landerovitch2 1 month ago
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TheDaddyCokes 2 years ago
Merritt is such a good sport. And that tender look he gives the puppet at the end - so much lol.
delightfulcreature 3 years ago 10
lovely!
hairnetparadise 3 years ago
the coolest video ever!
pacolli 3 years ago 2
I need a doctor. I see a guy singing to a sock and I am moving. Snif!
luckybuho 3 years ago 3
i want to do a duet with mr. merritt
orkenbjorken 3 years ago 2
very bizarre! nice 8 string ukulele. and sweet harmonies from edgar.
ecb97tp 3 years ago 2