Henning Wehn-Stand up introduced by Stewart Lee BBC Comedy

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Highlights from Henning Wehn's warmup set for Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle recording. Henning sets out to prove that Germans so have a sense of humour and dissects comedy elements such as... timing
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@aidangriffiths5075 8 ай бұрын

The joke about timing was incredibly sophisticated 😂

@apeswithhobbies 13 жыл бұрын

I think Henning is brilliant. Saw him in South London and bought his DVD - "A Thousand Years Of German Humour". Got his card and hired him for a gig after a software development conference, and he actually came to the conference during the day and participated in some of the sessions. A very nice guy, too.

@michaelwootton5555 8 жыл бұрын

'Yeah, because that joke is all about timing' deserved a ton more laughter.

@Moesel83 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was the best one.

@ririko2210 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t realised this before but his stand ups are very political! People need to know their history 😂

@jacksdjfam 2 жыл бұрын

@@ririko2210 it's also very intelligent stand-up

@liamhegarty3220 7 ай бұрын

Henning is a true comedy genius. Ive seen him live 3 times, and he never fails to own the room.

@cutepumpkin4744 Жыл бұрын

Henning could say anything and I’d still think it’s adorable lol. He’s very endearing.

@stephaniecarrow4898 7 ай бұрын

Yes, indeed!

@natashafranko4951 2 ай бұрын

Henning is really hilarious, one of my favourite comedians 😊👏👏👏

@Ekerman1 8 жыл бұрын

Poor lady at the front hadn't a clue what was going on.

@timonmyside6591 5 жыл бұрын

Almost ten years later this is still the finest explanation of "timing" in comedy.

@blustulagu Жыл бұрын

He has evolved so much. He is brilliant now, even here you can see his insight and intelligent references. Early days and glad Stewart brought him on

@markpointer2967 5 жыл бұрын

“....that we Germans don’t have a sense of humour. I don’t find that funny.” 😂 That was genious...

@tomgrant29 5 жыл бұрын

Considering it's the Stewart Lee audience I can't believe it didn't get more of a laugh, I was nearly crying

@dmoney9285 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Pointer ... genius is pushing it, also the irony of you spelling the word genius wrong tickled me lol more than the joke if I’m honest

@emdiar6588 6 жыл бұрын

Lee and Henning... I remember them. The little one's developed an accent.

@danyoutube7491 6 жыл бұрын

Good one :)

@derekwatson8568 5 ай бұрын

I thought it Vas lea und perrigs

@vidyatoob 10 жыл бұрын

Tough crowd. At least there was a modicum of laughter.

@drink8ace 10 жыл бұрын

After Stewart Lee, I'd be asleep too. Love Henning

@FarmerMayhem 8 жыл бұрын

+Johnny N I'm not sure you understand the concept of a warm-up act.

@howardmckeown7187 3 жыл бұрын

tough crowd? tough comedian to laugh at

@raskulx1664 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Jack, I laughed out loud. But each to their own. I love Henning some hate him. As long as enough people appreciate him so that he keeps going, it's all gravy :)

@johnphilbill 11 жыл бұрын

That has got to be the best closing line ever - "Hence......it's a joke."

@Alfrey619 9 жыл бұрын

Ahahah, seriously underrated comic

@RedMoxi Ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this video, an absolute gem of a routine

@SuperNoX86 4 жыл бұрын

Henning Wehn needs to be on QI a lot more. I love this guy so much!

@oliomphalos3657 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously though, I would've thought that more of Stewart Lee's crowd would get the Austria-Hungary joke.

@londonspade5896 2 жыл бұрын

I got the joke but I didn't audibly laugh, just expelled more air than usual out of my nose.

@jacksdjfam 2 жыл бұрын

I just don't think its a belly laugh sort of joke. I think a fair few got it

@outsidespac3 5 ай бұрын

What were they meant to do to signify they understood it?

@jamespfp 10 жыл бұрын

Timing is the secret of comedy - brilliant bit of visual humor with the stopwatch. :D

@jamespfp 10 жыл бұрын

LULZ... ya, IKR? I gotz no excuze neither, 'cuz I'm in Canadada, eh?

@GrandUltimateMe 13 жыл бұрын

I can't believe people aren't laughing at the joke he does at the end, brilliant timing!

@robertgreen5123 9 жыл бұрын

one of my absolute favourite comedians at the moment! i'm blitzing through what little henning has available online.

@2RedUmbrellas 9 жыл бұрын

Love the way you phrased that.

@robertgreen5123 9 жыл бұрын

oh no...

@brianrussel6012 8 жыл бұрын

(guest) Hi,Robert. I wonder if you can help me, I am trying to find a recording by Henning where he is describing all the different types of Austrian (?) cakes , E.G., ".....mit marmalade, oder ohne marmalade...", etc., many combinations of ingredients, sounded very funny : it was on a BBC radio show.....any ideas please? Many thanks if you can help. Happy New Year 2016 !

@mystrugle900 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Green cos most people don't understand it lol hahaha

@pantsonhisheadkid 14 жыл бұрын

Just saw him do a full 25min set supporting Stewart Lee on his tour. Really funny.

@stephaniecarrow4898 7 ай бұрын

I only just recently discovered Henning on Would I Lie to You, and now I can't get enough of him.

@fidelogos7098 4 ай бұрын

I was introduced to Henning on stints on Would I Lie To You and thought he was hilarious. I'm glad to see KZfaq videos with him, even if they are fourteen years old!

@andrewowens3450 Жыл бұрын

He's brilliant! I listen to "the unbelievable truth" when I go to sleep at night mainly for him. He's just so good.

@kayrobertson5460 7 жыл бұрын

Bloody love Henning!he so funny 😂❤️

@tavishurn2585 9 жыл бұрын

My wife told the Austria-Hungary joke to her friends. None of them got it. Sad face.

@nopenono 9 жыл бұрын

Lol

@piggypiggypig1746 5 жыл бұрын

because her friends were probably female who couldn't care less about history

@TheCasualObservers 5 жыл бұрын

@@piggypiggypig1746 haha you daft sexist

@snowangeliquexx 5 жыл бұрын

I don't get it????

@RobWitchdoctor 5 жыл бұрын

snowangeliquexx they used to be part of the same country/empire.

@warrenleming9049 5 жыл бұрын

stand up and a joke on the Austro Hungarian dual monarchy....only on youtube via Stewart lee...incomprable und ich bin auch mit dieser Kerl begeistert er turnt mich an...wirklich!

@andrewmoonbeam321 4 жыл бұрын

Lee and Henning. Eleven years that took.

@Alex_19XC 14 жыл бұрын

love this guy on fighting talk- why did my grandfather cross the road? to occupy france. classic

@ralphzimmermann Жыл бұрын

"hence its a joke" such a good closing line.

@JHatLpool 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely cracking.

@cnrspiller3549 9 ай бұрын

"...hence, it's a joke" Love it

@pablohanc 7 жыл бұрын

Seen Henning on many programs. Very funny guy.

@meriel5765 5 жыл бұрын

my two favourite comedians :)

@BaronVonPenguin 7 жыл бұрын

That was GENIUS 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@drstevie 11 жыл бұрын

He is fantastic on Fighting Talk !!

@apocrypha5363 5 жыл бұрын

Stuart Lee introduces the only comedian who's act he's yet to vilify.

@Daedalus-ed5nd 3 жыл бұрын

Whose*

@highdownmartin 2 жыл бұрын

If it was Russell Wehn then he’d better watch out.

@19191919paul 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic bloke

@mrdbzfann 11 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait for The Alternate Comedy Experience tonight with Stewart Lee on Comedy Central. Its going to be brilliant.

@billkingston4402 Жыл бұрын

Love his humour

@drjamespotter Жыл бұрын

The Austria Hungary football joke was made earlier by the head of the Hapsburg family in a TV interview. Now that was funny!

@illuminatusds 13 жыл бұрын

He's great: intelligent and funny. I'll have to find out where he doing near me so I can check him out at length

@L3TH4L1TY 5 жыл бұрын

Depressing how that Austria-Hungary line went over so many heads

@Bagpuss193 3 жыл бұрын

Henning gave it to them straight, like a pear schnapps that’s made from 100% pear

@seabazzz 11 жыл бұрын

i only know one: My grandfather died in a concentration camp. he fell of the watchtower cause he was too drunk...

@McPrfctday 11 жыл бұрын

So all the stuff he says about the work ethic is absolutely true! Cool.

@whade62000 4 жыл бұрын

You can say Henning Wehn’s name by clearing your throat

@athers5386 2 жыл бұрын

He's too sharp for the crowd.

@QIKUGAMES-QIKU 2 жыл бұрын

1 minute 30 seconds of Jolliness is so Colonel Klink XD

@sarcasmo57 4 жыл бұрын

Now there's a joke you could set a watch to.

@calumhughes2778 4 ай бұрын

0:55 did someone fart???😂

@gengleberry 11 жыл бұрын

I haven’t got any hard evidence of it but I trust Stewart Lee on these matters.

@S3AANNN 13 жыл бұрын

I got that joke on the sketch !

@tccandler 5 жыл бұрын

Henning Wehn has let himself go.

@gengleberry 11 жыл бұрын

You're so right! I long for American humour in my life. My favourite jokes are these sort: My mom is from France and my dad is from Spain, so when I see a baguette, I don't know whether to eat it, or shove it up my ass! Gets me every time!

@JohnnyZenith 5 жыл бұрын

Jordon Hewitt Lol.

@stevemorris3710 Жыл бұрын

What a breath of fresh luft after the introduction by the achingly-dull Stewart Lee.

@sarahjanereeve 7 жыл бұрын

Tough crowd, but he's good...😎

@gabrielmorton7030 3 жыл бұрын

I think the British audience was confused that a non-Brit could have such an acutely dry and witty sense of humor.

@cameronphillips2000 4 жыл бұрын

Stewart Lee breaks wind at 55 seconds

@MyMindIsABlank1 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Bannon in the audience at the end of the sketch

@bazzib4953 5 жыл бұрын

Sid the sloth from ice age has let himself go.

@connerthacker2782 11 жыл бұрын

Just seen him on would I lie to you he was hilarious, does he have a DVD? Not sure whether he's all persona or actually like that haha

@THEJAM-EATERS 5 ай бұрын

I remember comedy.

@Zuitman 13 жыл бұрын

Fuck this guy is brilliant.

@JohnHirstUK 3 жыл бұрын

Is that Steve Bannon in the audience at 4:55?

@mmmbeachlover 9 жыл бұрын

I like this guy on tv and just checked his gig list. ...watching this has just saved me 16 quid.

@ThunderChunky101 12 жыл бұрын

He walks around in the exact same manner as Jools Holland, although with less 'gesturing over the shoulder'.

@MatthewMcVeagh 10 жыл бұрын

I got it, in fact I understood the joke as soon as his 'second person' said "Austria Hungary".

@MrBrownnn696 4 жыл бұрын

Ambassador you are funny

@Oooo-bi7bi Жыл бұрын

Most English people dost speak English as a first language. Myself included my mother tongue is Mancunian and eat Lancashire . Love Henning .

11 жыл бұрын

3:55 .__________. lol

@DarrenLonghorn 3 жыл бұрын

Surely everyone knows that the Austro-Hungarian Empire never had a single national side, but separate Austrian and Hungarian teams?

@samjoshi1812 3 жыл бұрын

And you must be our resident German?

@DarrenLonghorn 3 жыл бұрын

@@samjoshi1812 nein.

@Quentinsama 13 жыл бұрын

@nyc999 I dunno I like the Austrian joke because the punch line is obvious and immediatelt after the joke he explains it as funny by pointing to a different punchline.

@CoRRupTioN1986 11 жыл бұрын

At 0:55 does anyone else hear what sounds like a quiet fart?

@brentfordcol 14 жыл бұрын

I too saw this show last night and like Thom2509 I found him very funny. His comedy was very clever in a very sideways kind of way, and you had to see through the stuff that offend some. The stuff about Rhys Jones and the McCann's was what a lot of us think behind closed doors, he just had the balls to say it. Also if you go to events like this don't be surprised when you get offended it ain't TV

@specialpatrolgroup92 8 жыл бұрын

The British say German's don't have a sense of humour. I don't find that funny XD

@steveymoon 5 жыл бұрын

What venue is this?

@totaltotalmonkey 5 жыл бұрын

The comedy vehicles.

@Thom2509 14 жыл бұрын

@xexdx I was there as well. I personally found the shocking stuff very thought provoking, but I can see how people could find it hugely offensive. Also, the old man who shouted "You're losing your audience, you idiot!" was hilarious.

@skullsaintdead 7 жыл бұрын

He's good! But he needs more time for the audience to understand his humor, it's all quite tongue-in-cheek, plays on words, and clearly half the audience just doesn't get it within the 5 mins. And I liked the timer, that was cute and very 'German', plus all the 'hence why it's funny' historical jokes too. He'd do better with more like 10-15 mins. Pity that these guys have so little time to make an impression, often at the start of the night, when the audience isn't yet 'warmed-up'.

@akhorahil6250 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't blame the audience. This was a cold open. He's not doing a set. He's doing 5-10 minutes of new material with no real order to it. His job is to get people to pay attention to him and get in the mood to laugh, that's all. He's actually not supposed to kill.

@sjnovak6 7 жыл бұрын

Is that a fart ,about 0:53

@gibbsm 7 жыл бұрын

a fahrt :P

@shamblesman 6 жыл бұрын

absolutely....a wet tumbler

@archiesutherland6127 5 жыл бұрын

Lul

@DaveGrahamMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Air biscuit deployed, for sure.

@xexdx 14 жыл бұрын

saw henning support sewart lee last night and two people stormed out the room. he starts off slow and mild but the end of his set was shocking to a lot of people

@dontaskme7004 3 жыл бұрын

Robbie Williams must have brought a friend that night.

@chrisofnottingham 3 жыл бұрын

When you had to explain who Henning Wehn was.

@synchc 4 жыл бұрын

0:54 Mr Lee does a little fart. But it was only a really tiny fart, like the kind of fart a vole might do. Or Anna Friel.

@JimmersThomas 14 жыл бұрын

haha,. me too. At HFC? Weird choice of warm-up act though - half an hour of jokes about (among other things) Madelaine McCann and Rhy Jones, followed by Lee's act which included a long section about why it's not funny to mock a blind child.

@JimmersThomas 14 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but what's the difference between Henning Wehn making fun of Rhys Jones' death, and Clarkson's style of "homour"? It's a weird conflict where so much of Lee's act revolves around saying it's not cool to attack and bully soft targets and justify it with the "it's just a joke" defence, when that's exactly what a lot of this dude's act was. It's not enough to just say "it's ok, he's one of ours" - it's either ok or it's not.

@LeofromFreo 5 жыл бұрын

Hello BBC, please have a space between the - and the words around it otherwise it looks like he's Mr Wehn-Stand. Got it?

@mrkristoff 11 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff, glad I've just found this :) I'm glad the first German comedian I've heard of in the UK isn't some idiot

@jsmith1561 Жыл бұрын

Field Marshall Erwin Rommel has let himself go.

@holm81 14 жыл бұрын

This guy is fresh as fuck! Original. But I wouldn't misstrust Lee's sence of humor..

@howdj 11 ай бұрын

Such a shame the crowd feels fairly flat here.

@elicohen6348 6 жыл бұрын

Robert, were you England’s goalie v USA ?

@dylanparker130 10 жыл бұрын

genius

@MrDouchoid 4 жыл бұрын

Why does he always have that clock with him?

@ajs41 3 жыл бұрын

"Comedy timing".

@matafuko 11 жыл бұрын

If the comedy club he went into was the Hellfire Comedy Club in Wycombe town hall - he's right. I went to uni in Wycombe and I don't think I ever saw a funny comedian in that comedy club. Russel Howard used to MC it quite often.