Stephen Fry Hugh Laurie: The Subject of Language

almamanley Says:

Oct 1, 2009 - omg I am sure there is a point, but i'm not that bright... What is he saying except the speech-language, chess games-chess thing plz?

Jordarnm Says:

Oct 3, 2009 - He's saying that it's remarkable that people spout the same stock phrases ("I love you, don't go in there, get out, you have no right to say that, stop it, why should I, that hurt, help, Marjorie is dead") despite the fact that there are "hundreds of thousands of available words, frillions of legitimate ideas" which allow a near-infinite variety of thoughts and sentiments to be expressed. Basically, he's saying (perhaps in self-parody) that small talk is a waste of time.

87ramasaurus Says:

Oct 4, 2009 - HAHAHAHA amazing !!!!

PieJesuG Says:

Oct 4, 2009 - Small talk is great!

Jordarnm Says:

Oct 4, 2009 - FU Samir!

dudanunesbleff Says:

Oct 6, 2009 - You are using language and not making any sense at all. Language doesn't really exist without meaning. So, what are you really doing with the words you posted? Maybe just noise?

Faisal4242 Says:

Oct 6, 2009 - I was wondering what to stay to match your brilliant remark. I mean the fashion in which you destroyed my feat was remarkable. Only I found myself contemplating a way to defeat your statement. You will note that you, sir, are the only one making noise. I was simply breath-taken by Stephen Fry's monologue that begins at 3:07 and decided to re-write it. In these forums of freedom of expression, if you decide to post; try thinking before you type, its usually useful. Have a great day.

sharkey4123 Says:

Oct 14, 2009 - don't you feel like you wasted your time writing that?

Faisal4242 Says:

Oct 14, 2009 - not as much as I feel typing this.

flaze3 Says:

Oct 17, 2009 - Ah... Fry has the right of it! ;-)

imfrommanndame Says:

Oct 17, 2009 - hey look it's House

JustJAINE Says:

Oct 19, 2009 - Hey look, it's Bertie!

RuudJH Says:

Oct 21, 2009 - Poor Marjorie.

redwinepouring Says:

Oct 23, 2009 - Oh my god! This is exactly the format of my theories of literature lectures!

Dormyr Says:

Oct 29, 2009 - It really aggregates me when people say, "you, sir" with faux grace. People only say such things on forums such as this. It's the preoccupation of people who need to step away from a computer...oh shit! However, you redeemed yourself with your next comment.

mellielli Says:

Oct 30, 2009 - Depending on the small talk - I remember a particularly interesting and enlightening situation where I was talking to two guys about painting the wall whilst holding a potato (the other guy was Irish) and I would classify that as small talk as we were essentially talking to fill the time. However, the unconventionality of the topics, I think, lead to it not being a waste of time but something transcending the limits of everyday speech.

tacoshitter Says:

Nov 1, 2009 - HOUSE

linkinparkingra Says:

Nov 2, 2009 - The head on Fry!

chris2fma Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - stephen fry is a f****** legend

Anzselika Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - Marjorie is dead :D:D:D:D

toReasonWhy Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - rofl "the first downy growth on the upper lip of a mediterranean girl"

toReasonWhy Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - hahaha "EXtrinsically--EXtrinsically" how did the Fry do it

FlippinBooks Says:

Nov 15, 2009 - Stephen Fry's vocabulary makes me so jealous. He should seriously be King of the English Language. Who do we contact to make this happen?

eleenb Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - "Capabal" "DEMAGOGORY" xD "Listen to me listen to me...." xD Delcious performance...

brennal1979 Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Fry is so frreakin' amazing! He is the epitome of comic genius and got better with time, just watch him on Bones!