"Three Little Maids From School Are We"

[nafneeuq7]

I keep waiting for Chevy Chase to take down Whitey Jackson.

[frayedknotarts]

An absolutely wonderful movie and a tour-de-force performance from Everyone n the cast, especially Timmy Spall!

[DeltaEagle7700]

34 people did not go to school!

[TheCalebWeb]

Animaniacs led me here. As did Suite Life, many years ago.

[sErgEantaEgis12]

@manaburn I'm not quite sure, but I think it's because in those days Japan was seen as an exotic, mysterious and fascinating faraway land..

[blackmazinger1]

Bellísimo!!!

[hierinchristine]

Anyone else notice Moaning Myrtle in the middle...

[coachey01]

Im singing this with three of my friends for a revue.

Im a dude.

[Desdemona1564]

Amazing. LOVE.

[manaburn]

Why are they in Japan?

[sErgEantaEgis12]

@manaburn Let me answer this question for you. The Mikado was a criticism of Victorian England and the Monarchy, but they didn't want to have the setting in England for fear of getting trouble (possibly with the law, but I'm not sure) so they set it in Japan to make it less obvious.

[manaburn]

@sErgEantaEgis12 That's interesting, thanks for sharing. I wonder why they chose Japan of all places.

[bootes53]

@manaburn In fact, the movie that this comes from, Topsy Turvy, explains that. There had been a "Japanese art exhibit" in London right when they were trying to think of a new operetta. Legend has it that a Japanese sword Gilbert had bought at the exhibit fell on the floor and as he was putting it back, the idea dawned on him.

[pocketjohnson]

@bootes53 It was the story that Gilbert told - but the exhibition started when the Mikado was in rehearsal and think it is generally accepted that it was not entirely true. Worth watching the DVD with commentary as it explains all the thinking behind the scenes. They included the scene - as I think Mike Leigh says it was too good to leave out !

[pocketjohnson]

@sErgEantaEgis12 They didn't care about upsetting anyone ! In HMS Pinafore the Head of the Navy - W H Smith (a politician who had recently been appointed First Lord of the Admiralty despite having neither military nor nautical experience) was lampooned as Joseph Porter. Queen Victoria was reported as saying "we are not amused" on hearing of the operetta

[ObviousSockPuppet231]

I think Mr Leigh understood that you used to be able to get quite a performance from actors and actresses when their likely prospects on being let go were petty theft, prostitution, and dying of consumption in a gaol or garret.

I love how _English_ these maids look....

[FredrikBlyant]

Is there a pig snoring at the end?

[Flash9Flood]

Will & Grace and Duck Dodgers sent me here.

[gonzo99x]

Who wants to drive through that cactus patch?

[hicksey01]

Does anyone remember when they did this on Animaniacs?

[bella3718122]

@hicksey01 I do!

[supercube86]

The Simpsons brought me here. The FBI Light Opera

Society Sings the Complete Gilbert and Sullivan

[modeef]

@sErgEantaEgis LOL!!

[pienkunicorn]

kwaaaiii

I need to see this

and i need to get my hands on a kimono

[TheMonkeybutler20]

Who else hear has sung this with some mates while DRUNK.

[GuinnBerger]

It took a number of viewings, but I finally realized that I wasn't imagining it: Yum-yum is subtly dominating her friends with a kind of pushing gesture not unlike Moe Howard's more brash command to his cohorts: "spread out!"

It's barely noticeable, but speaks volumes about her character. What a splendid instinct for detail, whoever had the idea to incorporate the gesture in the choreography for the song!

[obbeachbum69]

Shirley Henderson is such an amazing talent. First time I noticed her was in Topsy Turvy, then it dawned on me that she was Moaning Myrtle from HP! What a shock. I'm just bitter that Europe has hidden this little gem from the rest of us in America.

As for the song, I can't get that fan snap out of my head. Brilliant.

[FaeriesAndWitches]

@obbeachbum69 WAIT. WHOA. HOLD UP. Who's Moaning Myrtle?!

[obbeachbum69]

@FaeriesAndWitches

You're kidding right? Moaning Myrtle from Harry Potter? The ghost of the little girl haunting the bathrooms at Hogwarts where she was killed by a basilisk... sigh

[FaeriesAndWitches]

@obbeachbum69 Nonono I know who she is! I mean, which one of these three leaders is the actress who portrayed Myrtle?

[obbeachbum69]

@FaeriesAndWitches

The girl at 0:12 

[FaeriesAndWitches]

@obbeachbum69 That's amazing. Thank you for telling me!

[GuinnBerger]

How utterly charming! No wonder it was such a success, with those lovely costumes and sets.. Shirley Henderson is a wonderful Yum-yum; Pittising and Peep-bo are fabulous as well. When I was growing up G.&S. operettas were a TV Cultural staple, and I'm frankly feeling nostalgic. I think University of Michigan still has a G.&S. society (UMGASS), and their newsletter: Gilbert and Sullivan Boys and Girls (GASBAG). U/M is nearby, I should look into season tickets! Thanks for posting.

[LATokyoSushi]

Exquisite Just exquisite!

I'm Japanese and I really this kind of music.

[WeeGrahamsaccount]

Utterly charming

[themadlolscientist]

I was sitting with 2 friends yesterday, and a guy walked by and said, "3 little maids from school!" my 60-ish friend & I got the reference, but my 20-something friend didn't, so of course I had to look this up for her.

Incidentally, I almost had a chance to sing Yum-Yum a gazillion years ago - but we moved out of town while the production was still a gleam in the director's eye… :-(

[GayGeisha]

Whenever I hear this now, I automatically add the crack of the fans in my mind.

[xXTheC0nv1ctXx]

Anybody here because of the zodiac killer?

[tamisweetie]

Will and Grace : )

[hkmcrae]

I think one of the "maidens" is Sukie Smith.

[negadack]

wow if i could only prance around in that outfit without a care

[laurenmusichughes]

I LOVE IT IM SINGING IT FOR MY EXAM GRADE 5 TEEHEEE !!

[mrbrockpeters]

I cannot hear this tune without thinking Curb Your Enthusiasm any more.

[tors396]

I couldnt get this song outta my head, been singing it all day. Thought that I was completly alone a little while, so what did I do. Yep, sang this as good as possible. And after finishing the song I turned around and the whole working crew were applauding (embarassing, yessssssssssssss)

[oOoHitsuzenOoO]

Suite Life. hahaha

[WormYourHonor64]

@oOoHitsuzenOoO that episode's on today!

[PhillipTunaLunatique]

Those fans are strong.

[mbabitt]

Since when did all asian girls stop being white and start being asian?

[benbisley]

Wonderful!

(My wife makes a noise like those fans when she wants something done immediately.)

[Mannock]

Brilliant use of fans? YES! The incredible sound of them opening is exhilarating and adds a force to the scene. It is part of the music. Thanks for posting.

[computerwiz10]

Shirley Henderson plays this so well xD what an awesome songg <3 it's been stuck in my head lately lol!

[Doribi117]

this song for some odd reason plays through my head whenever i get excited about something, i have no clue why

[amazing763]

@Doribi117 Huh. The song popped into my head as I vaccinated the third of three doe kids (baby female goats). You're right, though. Excitement. ...

Catching baby goats is always an exciting challenge. I try to keep in light spirits as I fall on my face. Sir Arthur Sullivan's catchy tunes help slightly. Unlike pigs, goats do not sing.

[accomplishedjoe94]

Curb Your Enthusiasm!!!!!

[listenheredc]

I love shirley henderson.

[purpleloveme99]

goo use of costumes

[Laceykat66]

Hey, the girl in the middle is "Moaning Myrtle" from Harry Potter.

LOL

[J5MARLON]

Knowing this song b/c of Fraiser, The Simpsons, and the Anamaniacs explains that I am culturally ignorant.

[LiveForFunny]

@J5MARLON hahaha,I can top that. I know this because of DISNEY CHANNEL. Because it was on suite life of zack and cody.

[KatyXxPerry]

My teacher keeps sayin me and my 2 best frends shud do a three little maids thing lol

[dmpippert94]

All of the the girls are lovely singers, but i especially love the alto (is that Peep Bo or Pitti Sing?) Lovely sound and not too heavy, and i love the blocking on "three little maids take one away..."

[IsaOliver]

@dmpippert94 Hey...I am not a music expert, so I don't know which one is the alto, but the girl on the right is Pitti Sing (that's the one, who as I recall, has a more elaborate comic part later on) and the one on the left is Peep Bo

[TheErin97]

@dmpippert94 The alto is Pitti Sing, the middle is Peep Bo, and soprano is Yum Yum

[bella3718122]

i listen to this every day!

[sharinganZERO23]

frasier sounds better

[cuntingham54]

Larry David sent me here!!!!

[beanofan9]

i always thought it was 3 little MATES from school

[bgdjohnny8]

Dig them fans!

[major600]

Does anyone know why Gilbert referred to Shirley Henderson's character as Tortoise? Was she just slow moving?

[Seej1982]

@major600 Most likely cos she was shorter than the rest of the girls. Great movie all around, regardless of the 160 minutes I invest to watch it.

[cumaeansibyl]

I've had this particular scene in my head since seeing "Topsy-Turvy," so thank you for posting it!

[reyannad1999]

Imm Here Because From, The Simpsons&The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody<3

[peteytheaardvark]

Yum-Yum looks bored out of her mind. I don't think she's filled to the brim with girlish glee.

[90lysander]

@peteytheaardvark You've got to remember that in this movie the actors are not just playing the characters in The Mikado -- they're playing the original performers playing those characters. According to the movie, Leonora Braham is a single mother with an alcohol problem, and not exactly a character "filled to the brim with girlish glee."

[peteytheaardvark]

@90lysander So THAT'S why she's so aggressive with that fan!

[DrmPrncss97]

like if you here because a suite life of Zack and Cody

[ryukXsayu27]

Keep in mind that women in Japan weren't even allowed to go to school back then! lol westerners have been obsessing about Japanese schoolgirls since before there even were any

[stevzster]

I'm here because of Frasier :D

[Amar7605]

Now I know what song I can use to torture my friends!

[sErgEantaEgis12]

24 people aren't filled to the brim with girlish glee.

[Awelbeck]

@sErgEantaEgis12 : If only 24 people weren't, the world would be such a better better place to live ...

Halas I think you are wrong and that the real number is several millions ... even billions ...

[HillDueceua]

this is pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty good. 23 people are schmohawks 

[Awelbeck]

@HillDueceua : No, they just disliked the vids.

[Iamjustherek]

LOL I remember seeing this on the Suite Life of Zach and Cody! So this is where it's from!

[OofmanRulz]

The Simpsons did a great cover of this.

[Animegurl919]

I'm still amazed that Shirley Henderson was the same person who played Moaning Myrtle. Go Shirley Henderson!

[omid145]

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

[Monkeyboy92037]

@omid145 yeah

[EmmaGibneyBlog]

That is totally moaning murtle ;)

[Bobsacamano1000]

I know this from the Simpsons when they move to Cape Feare and the FBI gives them a cassette of "The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan." Fucking classic.

[ijones39]

Three Little Maids had me dancing round the kitchen! Captivating! Love everything from The Mikado.

[thines01a]

Very hypnotic!

[TheLifeAquatic3]

@tedtheshed Haha, I knew I had heard this somewhere else.

[SenorSpode]

Frasier was hilarious as FUCK when he did this number on "Frasier"! I hurt so bad from laughter afterwards.

[euchillin]

I just had to know what Bart and Milhouse were singing.

[cuntingham54]

@euchillin That statement made my night!!!!! lol

[uchihafan3150]

@euchillin i no right



[YoursTruelyMe2]

@euchillin I had to know what Frasier was singing!

[thines01a]

I just (this moment) discovered Shirley Henderson. Thee's something about THAT one.

[Bobsacamano1000]

@thines01a Check out the Doctor Who episode "Love and Monsters." She really showcases herself there.

[thines01a]

@Bobsacamano1000 Got it (on Amazon) and just watched it. Thanks for the tip. There is still something captivating about her. She is a very different type of life-force.

[preppygurl428]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!

[tedtheshed]

thumbs up for curb your enthusiasm

[1lonelyprince]

everyday I always sing this song it's so lively. I know it has girlish humor but still I like it.

[misspunk76ify]

Oh. Wait. Nevermind.

[misspunk76ify]

Alvin and the chipmunks reference?

[CorenApex]

Curb your enthusiasm FTW!

[08karose]

Is that Moaning Myrtle in the middle?

[HGM1138]

@08karose Yep, that's Shirley Henderson

[cybink]

@08karose They do look awfully alike o_O Good point >_>

[yeayababy]

Whenever I hear this I hear of Curb your Enthusiasm haha

[kawikatube]

@yeayababy Why did they choose this sound track for "Crub Your?"

[yeayababy]

@kawikatube Dunno. It's a catchy song. It represents Larry David also. I cant describe how. It just does. haha

[kawikatube]

@yeayababy Did you notice there are about 10 or so parts of the song depending on different scenes in the show? The solo tuba melody, the high melody, the Jewish theme, etc...? As in if Larry is in trouble, its one theme, if he's innocent but something will backfire it's another...?

[ThePartySample]

<3

[zoomckng]

Yam Yam!

[chibanokagemaru]

Mikado is a old term of address for Tennou(Emperor of Japan), the word present-day Japanese don't use.

[66richardson]

Arby N The Chief!

[Debbie321lopez]

Thumbs up if you came here just from the simpsons episode!

[thegreatluigi]

@Debbie321lopez Glad to know it's not just me.

[QuirkyGirl12345]

Doug Anthony All Stars - Dead & Alive..... "Gilbert and Sullivan" =D Look it up people.... you won't regret it! XD

[RockyBalboa211]

NOSTALGIA CRITIC!! :D

[saxofondude]

i saw it when they sang it in tha simpsons

[Evergreen6991]

Where can a guy find this song without the lyrics?

[Iank14]

@Evergreen6991 Doesn't the TV show Curb Your Enthusiasm use this as part of its musical score. I think you can get a download or CD from Amazon or maybe even iTunes.

[ejhhjg]

@Iank14 Yes it does :)

[biggyboy901]

I just looked this up because the nostalgia critic sang it on Kickassia, which I have watched three times and am now watching it with the Film Brain commentary. XD

[Debbie321lopez]

Simpson did it

[yellow468]

suite life of zack and cody is why im here

[MopeyMoaningMyrtle]

@yellow468 I know huh, I never thought that was from this xD

[bad2bone]

I'm still damn shocked they didn't BREAK their fans while doing those intense FAN OPENS lol. Gillber and Sullivan ftw!! :>

[lunarstone101]

@bad2bone Lols! Asian fans are pretty tough ya know!

[cumaeansibyl]

@bad2bone Oh, I bet there were plenty of broken fans... and the props master tearing his hair out every night. :D

[psychicllamakiller]

@bad2bone Depends what the fans are made of: some are surprisingly tough. there's even a martial art based around the use of fans O.o

[0restes]

From the wonderful Mike Leigh film "Topsy Turvy!"

[VolatileChemical]

Curb Your Enthusiasm! Oh, sooo good!

[Leppicon77]

lmao its moaning myrtle !!! lmao

[pipespel]

I heard yet this music on the radio France Musique.I'm very glad to find it here!

[Drewski0411]

1:18....beautiful!

[psyclone7]

There's a weird noise at the very very end...

[limetang]

@psyclone7 Most probably the begining of speach that was cut off so sounds weird

[iluvmylucky]

alvin and the chipmunks did this too!

[coldthugz]

SIDESHOW BOB!

[tk33213321]

these are the fattest japanese girls i've ever seen....

[zaftra]

@tk33213321 There not fat, there not Japanese.

[ijayelen]

didn't zack, cody, and their mom do this too? xD (from Suite Life of Zack and Cody)

[Carly3367]

@ijayelen  yes i remember that xD

[ryu8888]

7_7 this is unbelievably racial, but great nonetheless

[limetang]

@ryu8888 Well yes and no, take into account its a victorian oparette not likely to be awfully PC.

[IEntertainers]

unless I'm mistaken, the majority of these women don't actually seem to be asian

[CRanapia]

@IEntertainers Um, you're quite right. This is from Mike Leigh's 'Topsy Turvy' - a film about the conception and première of W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan operetta 'The Mikaido'. There weren't any Asian women working London's Savoy Theatre in 1885. Worse luck.

[zaftra]

@IEntertainers No, it's a Victorian Operetta. Not a huge amount of oriental girls around back then.

[megamarsvin]

@IEntertainers Nor little maids ^^

[bjnevin]

I looked this up because I caught part of it in "Chariots of Fire", a film that's WELL worth a look!

[twilitbeing]

Is it my imagination, or was this tune in Arby 'n' the Chief?

[shadowplayer1980]

I-Friggin'-LOVE-this song!

[BestSoloist]

aww..how cute hehe lol i have to sing dis song for choir lol:D

[avril2]

Oh, for goodness sake!

Stop embarassing yourselves with your ignorance.

[hhjk100]

i have to do the misical at my school and im the one iin the grinish dress hahah

[DoctaDualist]

it just hit me why this sounds so familiar. Curb Your Enthusiasm.

[PinkLadyLizzie]

@DoctaDualist LOL that's cool. I heard this first and heard it recently on Curb Your Enthusiasm. I literally squealed ;D

[Dan3257]

Larry David :p

[ChadSmithFan]

Kelsey Grammer made a good cover of this ;)

[AllTerroristsMustDie]

@ChadSmithFan This was also the core of one of the episodes of "Frasier" when Bulldog finds out Frasier played one of the women in Harvard's rendition of "The Mikado." Brilliant episode from a brilliant television series and a brilliant piece (like all G+S pieces).

- ATMD