Billy Connolly was one of the funniest Standup Comics of all time. He's 81 years old now, retired, lives in Key West Florida with his wife, and battling Parkinson's Disease. I watch RU-vid video's of his Comedy Shows whenever I need a good laugh, which is quite often these days. I wish him good health, and a happy life. Thank you Billy.
The people in Scotland adore him. Talking about him got me through the strict Security at the Edinburgh Airport. One woman talked about seeing him live and peeing her pants.
Absolutely accurate. The first small, almost inconspicuous warning is easy to miss or take lightly. Don’t. You only have seconds before the eruption. You will begin to empty of everything you have ever eaten or thought about eating. Once it starts, it doesn’t stop until you are a walnut with lava burns where you never want to have lava burns. But cancer is much, much worse.
an when it comes to cancer an ounce of prevention is worth a planet sized amount of cure. oh we found a few polyps in your last check up. few quick snips and some dissolving stitches ad you're fine. But if you didn't take everybody's advice and get regular checks and those get worse. Now we have to pump radioactive acid and caustic venom into your bloodstream for the next 6 months.
Catch it early and the survival rate is quite high. Fail to catch it early, and the survival rate is much lower. Get checked. Play this clip if you feel stressed.
I have had 2 colonoscopies and the best thing I've found to cope with the burning asshole is Bag Balm. A liberal coating right after you take the laxative pills but before the diarrhea starts and then after every trip to the loo protects those tender tissues. Wonderful stuff.
@@bunnyslippers191 100% correct. Vermont's Original Bag Balm. A bit of that from time to time during the process and you no longer worry that your rear-end is going to morph into a Saturn V rocket motor.
The Greatest Stand Up Comedian Of All Time. Billy Connolly = Scottish Legend 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
I never stopped laughing at the toilet description. It was so accurate. Here in the Waikato New Zealand, I too had to have a colonoscopy 3 years ago at the age of 84. The laxative was definitely the worst part, but I had to take it over two days. On the day I went to Waikato Hospital in Hamilton I was ushered into a cubicle with a team of 4 or 5 nurses, all female. I was placed on the bed on my side, my bare arse was prepared and the procedure began. I could watch my insides appear on a convenient wall. monitor. I felt no discomfort during the process. The team were so professional and did their very best to minimise any embarrassment. When it was all over I returned to retrieve my clothes. Whilst I was dressing, the Head Nurse entered and said, "Having to stick something up your bum, I think I deserve a hug." I duly complied and we both had a laugh. She made what could have been very traumatic, into something special. I am so grateful to that nurse and her team, so if they ever get to read this, THANK YOU SO MUCH, all of you. You are a credit to your profession and I will never forget your kindness to an old and very shy man. The upshot unfortunately was, that I was diagnosed Colon Cancer and had to go back into Hospital for a major operation. I have recovered well and 3 years later I'm still going strong,
I do this for a living. Its very important to be checked if you have a change in bowel habbit. Blood. Plus family history is more the case. No matter how healthy you eat, if its genetic you will get polyps. So get regular checks.
I took powders before a such examination I sat on the top step very close to toilet when I managed to get there it was like etna erupting and then some
I watched this years ago and got a good laugh. I just now came from my second hellacious visit to the loo and had to revisit this clip. This time I had to wipe away the tears. He’s not lying. Wish me luck, I’ve got a long night ahead of me.
I saw Billy in Southend in the seventies. My main memory is crying with laughter throughout. My secondary memory is the woman in the seat two along from me laughing so much she slid off her chair onto the floor.
Having a colonoscopy performed tomorrow,July 20th 2022. Just started on the laxatives and it has already begun.Just had to watch this clip again to cheer myself up,brilliant.
@@olsmokey Yes thank you, that was no problem. Since then I`ve had open heart surgery to replace my aortic heart valve which was sticking. Came through it ok thanks to the wonderful team at Royal Papworth Hospital.
I was in hospital years ago waiting to hear if I was cancer free. Pretty nervous time in the waiting room. I saw a poster about colonoscopies on the wall and I immediately thought of Billy doing this routine. Made me feel much better before I was told everything was fine 🙂 Thanks Big Yin.
I had the privilege of seeing Billy live in 1987. It was a case of spending 2 hours trying to crawl back into your chair! This is the most awesome hysterically funny guy I have ever seen. All power to you Billy, wish you could have gone on for another 50 years
My dad showed me Billy when I was 8 years old I’ve been addicted to comedy ever since. This man has literally changed the course of my life I love him for it and I wish him the best quality of life he can have with his ailments in his 80’s
Omg he's so accurate..that powder you mix with water is like the stuff of nightmares..your arse is literally pissing 😳 Billy's rendition never ever fails to make me lmao 🤣🤣🤣
I had colonoscopy and it was just like that. The nurse said 'Look at the screen! there's your appendix smiling at you' I had to say 'well at least SOMEONE'S having a good time'
As I sit here laughing so hard at this video, I have just gotten out of the loo after 2.75 hours of spasmodic firehose squirts. My legs went numb. This is my first colonoscopy a year to the day after the previous colonoscopy where a very large mass was discovered. I had colon surgery 48 hours later, then 9 Rounds of Chemotherapy starting 6 weeks after surgery. I am still here, thanks be to God, recovering and now having a peek after surgery. It was great watching a video on my cell phone in the loo after taking bowel prep. I've never laughed so hard. What better way to make a yukkie process a little easier to handle? Everything Billy says is true however, his description is so spot on and better than anyone could possibly make up. Tomorrow is my big day and afterwards, no matter the outcome, I will reward myself with a nice bag of ice to my bum.
If Billy isn't the funniest man on the planet, I've no idea who is ! Carlin is gone, but could seriously give him a run for his money! Thanks Billy, your awesome! Best of health Sir Bill!
@brianm.armstrong70. George Carlin was very good, but Billy is better. What's most impressive is that Billy doesn't have a script, whereas George Carlin was scripted to the eyeballs.
I'm scheduled for my first colonoscopy next week. I remembered Billy's tale of drinking the water on holiday in Spain and thought I'd best get his take on colonoscopies just to be properly prepared. Such a lovely man! I just knew a version of "My arse was in taters!" would be coming up, it's too great a line not to use in conversation as often as possible.
I’ve spent my working life as a qualified operating theatre nurse. This reminds me of the time when we were doing a colonoscopy list and I was was trying to find out where our patient was, the ward hadn’t seen him. So I called his home his wife said he should be with you any time now as he took the bus!!!!!! He lived 40 miles from the hospital!!! We all looked at one another waiting for someone to make a comment! We all knew how explosive the laxatives are! One thing we all knew the country buses didn’t have a toilet on them!
Back in '85 I landed in the hospital with food por. Before I was discharged they did a colonoscopy. Nobody told the nurse why I was there. That poor woman, when she went to insert that thing. Bruuuup! All over the place.
OMG, damn near in tears laughing. As someone who's been through this on a number of occasions, I can fully attest to the joys of "prep". The procedure itself is a snap, especially after being clamped to the toilet for HOURS in advance.
I can believe that. Half of that set were soundeffects that made the audience laugh uncontrollably for some goddamn reason.. I guess not every type of comedy is for everybody, so I'm glad other people enjoy it even if I don't.
@@Treviscoe I've seen BC live many times, he never ceased to amaze me when I realised he was causing all that laughter without a script. In an interview he said he would have liked to have had a script, he just didn't know how to write one good enough for the stage.
Oh holy sweet baby Jesus . Dear God in heaven . My husband who died two years ago this may please lord let him see this one he would so love it . Dear Billy I rolled off the couch and peed a little . Thank you so much .thank you .
Thank you Billy for the perfect description of this procedure. My doctor brought your sketch up today whilst I was waiting for him to proceed! You are one of the best descriptive story tellers in the world. Thank you for being you!
Just the best in the business. I wish we could get all those incredible World Tour’s he did for BBC on things like iTunes. They were more than just comedy, they were treasures of Billy’s love for these places.
Yep. I've had the powder soluble form. After hours of bombing my toilet I just fell on my bed exhausted...Woke up 2 hours later for another round. It pissed me off a bit, but I was actually lucky to have been awoken lol
I was given a concoction to mix with water and it amounted to 2 litres of the stuff. I actually took 4 days off from work as a sensible precaution. Thank God! After drinking this stuff that tasted like hospitable disinfectant, I said to my wife, "It'll probably take a couple of hours". I was wrong. Less than 5 minutes. Then it was exactly as you indicated. This went on for 3 days. At one stage, I figured there was no point in leaving the toilet,, but my legs fell asleep. When I got to the hospital for the procedure, I found my doctor (an old Sth African guy) was replaced with a hot Brazilian woman with a lovely smile. I couldn't have given a shit. I'd already given more than my share. Embarrassment gave way to resignation. I'm now 5 years overdue for my follow up colonoscopy. I'll leave that to braver men.
I experienced all of that and more, after taking the strong laxatives prior to my colonoscopy However, l didn't mind all of that discomfort...when l weighed myself after the procedure, and found l had lost 14 pounds..!! 😀😃😄😁🙂
I’m doing one tomorrow 2nd in 5 years and this time was much easier. I did 4 tablets of Dulcolax, then an entire 8,3oz bottle of Miralax powder mixed in 64 oz of Lemon/lime Gatorade, then 10oz of Magnesium Citrate. It was so much gentler than the first time.
Every time I see this clip he has me chuckling. Mind you, my dad had to do one himself years ago and I saw his prep stuff I went “whoa what the heck is all that for?” He went silent after that and we never talk of it since🤣🤣
I remember my dad sending me this video years ago when he had to do a prep, it wasn't anywhere on RU-vid, he emailed a link to Dailymotion or something. Glad to see this great sketch brought back. Dad asked if I wanted a copy of the video when he went in, I declined, haha.
I'm an Endoscopy nurse for 24 yrs now . I've heard everyone's stories. And I've also had three myself. But its so true. The preparation is possessed. Very dehydrating. You have to run with your but cheeks squeezed together. Maybe nail towels onto the back walls.
Had my first colonoscopy as there is a history of colon cancer in my family. Well, the readers digest version, the results were good. But while in the recovery room, the nurse came in and asked if I had broke wind yet. I said no, as I was holding it in. She said that I was supposed to break wind to make sure everything was clear. I said she may want to leave in that case. I swear I could have shit through the eye of a needle on the first fart
@@irbennett did you know if my grandmother had wheels she would have been a bike? I have no idea who Craig Cash is. I know that I had the same thoughts as when I had my colonoscopy done. It's possible more than one person has the same thoughts.
I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! Tears filled my eyes as I laughed and i could barely see the screen... As a patient with UC... he speaks my truth! 😆 🤣 😂
It’ll be at least a couple decades before I need to get one of these, yet here I am laughing harder than I have in months. My dad says Billy nailed it.
Wait your doctor actually waited until 50 before he became interested behind you. I was mid 30s my first time. Now Im nearly 50 and its every time now. Dosent matter why i go, could be an eyeball hanging out but lets get that prostate a full on examination. Ive been a fan of Billy Connolly since I was about 13 or 14. Its a very rare talent to be such an accomplished teller of storys and to to hold such a captive audience attention for the entire show and over so many decades the whole time never losing that edge. Thats why he will always be the best stand up comic/peformer/singer song writer/actor/TV presenter and one of my childhood heroes. One of my favourite stories are the two gaurds at the kyber pass getting stoned. they are about to meet the Scottish regiments of the British army marching into India. Classic Connolly
Saw Billy twice in concert.lucky enough to meet him after the shows.funniest comedian I’ve seen in my lifetime and as billy would say.I’ve lived some f@@@@ng years
Having had this experience personally, Billy's descripton was so amazingly accurate that I was laughing so hard I fell to the floor and went into the fetal position holding my sides to stop the pain. Brilliant!
I remember the first time I saw this man. It was when he was acting on Head of the Class. "Good morning, Geniuses!". He made me hope I would get at least one teacher as awesome when I grew up.
I've had 2 colonoscopies and for the first time Billy Connolly's fantastic description made me laugh so much the tears were rolling down my eyes, brilliant!!
Billy is very popular, he is my favourite comedian. But you have to accept the fact that not everybody likes him. Freedom of choice it's called. That's how it should be. People not liking him doesn't bother me, I know that I like him. That's all that matters.
I've had a colonoscopy myself. His description of pre-colonoscopy colon-cleaning process is dead on accurate. The only thing that might clean out your innerds more thoroughly id Drano.
I did the prep, went thru hell and when it was time for the procedure the doctor was not satisfied that everything was "out" so I had to do the whole damn thing again two weeks later. 🤢
Omg! I'm laughing so much! Reminded me of having an enema when I had my daughter 40+ years ago. " hold on to it for 10 minutes ' said the nurse who administered it. I lasted 10 seconds and the loo was the other end of the ward! Billy is one comedian who always cracks me up.
If anyone is prepping for that sort of thing, you listen to this ,you laugh, and you go in and the doctor's like "we're just going to explain what's going to happen and why-" and you're like "I heard Billy talk about it, I'm good."
Lol. My friend sent me this video. I had one done yesterday. Yup, 3 pills. Then later, you must drink 1 liter of fluid 2 times, hours apart. That is the final purging. Billy's description is hilarious.
Having had this procedure at the young age of 32, the description of the prep is pretty spot on. One of the worst experiences I've ever had the misfortune to endure.
Omg Billy lmao I love you. When I found out you visited my hometown (Gander, NL)and I never saw you i was devastated. You never ever fail to make me laugh. I’m here in ma bed, in the dark, with my old dog (15) and busting out laughing. Now, she’s deaf and blind so she can’t hear this but she feels the bed shake, comes to her feet, hair sticking out everywhere wondering what’s going and sending me off again. Lol TY so very very much for every laugh and every tear. Oh and I spent quite a bit of time in Clydebank about 15 yrs ago 😁👏❤️
For those who have never had the experience, it really is quite extraordinary. You won't believe how much material is in your gut. And it ALL comes through - ready or not.
