The Soloist

[jchtv]

I was lucky to video Big Al in Old City Philly 1983 the first weekend I bought my cumbersome 2 piece video camcorder. He's at the end of this video. I'll post the unedited version in higher quality soon. But darn Youtube won't let me post URL link.

[358Liberty]

Why not a BS episode on PSYCHIATRY?

[parttimehuman]

What are you, a scientologist?

[karn33333]

what bullshit about psychiatry? can you elaborate on that?

[maninwhitedress]

ART!!!

[loshdogg420]

Your video (well, the part about Big Al) reminds me of my friend Bob. He worked with me and I thought of him as a kinda crazy old man. Then, due to things completely not his fault, he lost his place to live and moved in with me for three months. During that time I learned that he wasn't a cartoon character but a real man, who had lived one hell of a life to that point. I also learned that behind his goofiness, he had a true wisdom and was kind beyond words. He remains a close friend. :)

[ColtBarrettUSA]

Nice story. You should always treat a man like a man, because his value is deeper than what you perceive it to be.

[pennsays]

@loshdogg420 Yes, thank you for sharing that.  :-)

[ishyboy1993]

i love how you studder.. like no lie.. its so kool.. watching your videos just u kno.. its feels good cuz ur soo human.. u dont seem rehearsed and it feels as if you are really just spilling your thoughts and feelings and i love the random jokes :P

[walterglanz]

"The Soloist" is distributed by Paramount, owned by Penn Jillette's boss, uber-Zionist Sumner Redstone. Penn Jillette is Sumner Redstone's dancing monkey.

[ratzskinakie]

Penn sounds like Elmo when he laughs

[Konicava]

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this time it was boring.

Bla bla bla.

Funny somebody ho doesnt believes on reliugious vallues be maried.

[hotelglow1]

Marriage existed before Religion...something to think about

[Konicava]

Ow... yea?

So you can tell me when marriage started to exist....

I would love to know.

[dylantuzyk]

It actually pre-dates recorded history

[andyrexik]

Babylonians where the first to use the written word i believe and they spoke of Marriage all the time in their books. i find it to be a silly thing but your right. its been passed down longer than anyone knows

[Konicava]

But the marriage is a ritual, and its related to religion in all cultures of the world.

You can travel to any tribe, it can be in africa or america, or any other place of the world, its always a ritual.

On ocidental culture its usually made in a church ( so in ocidental culture its related to religion too)

I aways knew that marriage pre-dates recorded history, so as religion.

So we cant tell which was created first.

So NOBODY can tell that the marriage was created before religion.

[andyrexik]

although you make some very good points marriage hasn't, or should i say isnt always based around religion. the more i look into it the more there seems to always be 2 sides to getting married. one big thing was combining families for profit gain or property. those seem to be the big causes out side of religion. good argument btw

[puhsitch]

If it's impossible to tell which came first, then logically you can't tie marriage to religion.

Marriage is a ritual, but not all rituals are religious. If someone completely unfamiliar with Western culture came over and watched a court hearing, how would it be interpreted?

[NihongoMusic]

I feel that two people wanting to join their lives together isn't because their religion tells them to, they do it because it is what is natural and marriage is a legal documentation and a ceremony declaring their love to the world. Religion only really factors into the ceremony, and that is determened on whatever the couple want.

[Saeleck]

Being a friend certainly is more difficult than trying to be a savior. I had a similar incident with a hitchhiker of all things I had picked up (when you could do such things). I think when you take the time, you find that deep meaningful friendships are possible and very enriching. After all, we only get one shot to try to get it close to right

[pennsays]

Thanks for the feedback gang. So far a lot of love for Penn himself, but what do you think of the video topic itself?

[felixq78]

Whaddyah mean "Just a harmonica player"?

So somehow the fuckin' Cello is better than the harmonica?

So you're sayin' that somehow Classical music has more value than the Blues?

Hmmm says a lot about you Penn.

[stonedfishh]

are bullshit episodes still being made?

[aphexnon3]

Yes, the 7th season stars in June 25th

[tobyeo]

My question is does Penn upload these videos himself and put them together or is it someone from crackle. Who is filming him, who slices the thing together and uploads. Does he plan these dialy or just randomly do these or what. Basically, I want an "Inside Penn Says" episode.

[Kekzor1337]

somone is putting it up for him

[felixq78]

Of course someone's putting them up for him.

Wouldn't you do the same if you had people who do that sort of shit for you?

I certainly would.

[sachaput]

Every so often a movie or a book will touch something within us. We make that connection to something which happened to us.

Thanks for sharing as always.

[Nimnoms]

Penn has a demented laugh.

[Luburium]

hahahaha

[yarrokon]

Good Shit! One of the few reasons I still visit YouTube!

[g1Chase357]

What a great story. Penn, you're the man.

[TikiKrissy]

Penn, thank you for sharing this story.

[spyvsspy44]

I think with my head too, Penn. XD

[gruelin1]

yeah penn, bein a good lookin guy would be a way better look for you heh heh

[phantomdoodler]

when i saw synecdoche new york i couldnt stop thinking afterwards. for days

[scotsmanlerxt]

Penn, you reminded me of something from my past.

My ex girlfriend, after two years together, informed me that she no longer liked my hair long; she even pointed out a man with almost no hair (probably bald under his hat) and said "he has a nice look"; I nearly asked if she wanted me to get his phone number for her. Stupid crap gets in the way when a relationship starts to end.

[Keylimedelight]

Your true blue Penn.

[Goobian]

The way I judge a movie is of course during if I laugh or have distinct emotions during the movie and if it makes me reflect on my life and what I would of done in that movie. My favorite movies of all time I remember thinking about the movie throughout the day everyday for sometimes a week after watching it or more. I love thought provoking, intense movies.

[JamesJ84]

1:59

[MagnusIan]

Too bad RDJr is playing Sherlock Holmes. I wonder how hokey that movie will be.

[ArtinEmil]

When you make a new video, Penn, I am like a little school-girl, all excited and jumpy.

[MysteryManoLove]

Awesome story Penn, love it : )

[J4N15]

I had to stop watching your video halfway through because of your laugh; it's worse than a woman's.

[BoxCubeSquare]

His laugh is what i tune in for.

[mcgaugh57]

I really enjoy the videos you post. Thanks

[jonleflar]

Penn has got a laugh you can't help but smile at.

[greendayrulz92]

haha! "mind like a chicken" never heard a phrase like that before

[Steadno]

true story

[DeathstarGalactica]

Penn for president!

[nickolasweishampel]

dont go that far...

[KingCrimson776]

Why the fuck not, Bush was elected TWICE.

[retaliationtrigger]

hmm... you have a point... but I dont think penn wouldnt even want to be president...

[LucasKaus]

correction: *would* enjoy it. ;)

[Hazard590]

wait why did I say those two things in the same sentence?

[KingCrimson776]

Of course not, he's intelligent, intelligent people never want to be president.

[Hazard590]

true politicians always the stupidest people in the world maybe Glenn Beck should run

[therrydicule]

Not enough stupid... I will like Pluto for president.

[Friikki111]

I think he was only elected once

[SuperAtheistBrothers]

America cannot handle an honest libertarian. He wouldn't even get 1% of the vote unfortunately :(