Kevin From Galway | Televised Éireann 

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The whole time I watched this, I kept thinking something horrible was going to happen. I suppose not all stories have end badly.

Is it bad that, judging by the thumbnail, I was expecting something really horrible and morbid to happen on Kevin’s end of the segment?

As a native speaker of English, I'm almost 100% confident in my ability to speak and understand it. But speaking to Irish puppets OR Irish children through a poor phone connection is pretty much my worst fear.

Blows my mind how he couldn’t guess bicycle after having literally just talked about the bicycle. Great story!

...poor Kevin. I can't believe he was still rubbish at it as an adult. They had a good time at least.

In Ireland, even kid show puppets get in drunken brawls.

I'm a teacher and let me tell you: a lot of kids barely understand what they are doing or where they even are. Sometimes you can't help but crack a smile at their antics.

I’m surprised Kevin from Galway is still alive after 13 years. That’s impressive

Kevin was purposely trying to throw Amy off her game. And it worked! He won the bike without asking a single relevant question. The best offense is a good defense.

I recently met an Irish guy, and was telling him about your channel. We had a long discussion about the short story of the man on the train with the cake. Weird how an American and an Irish man met in Colombia, and shared culture via your channel. Love the content

"Where'd I get me shades?!?" the sound of pure disbelief just had me laughing so hard for a solid 10 minutes.

The fact that after all of this, these 2 went out and “got pissed” made me crack the fuck up aloud. Congrats Ireland, you never cease to amaze me!

This might be the funniest thing I've ever seen. I can't imagine being in the room with the puppets reacting, I'd have peed my pants.

Not only did I learn important Irish history from this, it's a heartwarming tale as well. Bravo.

As a Galwegian I can confirm this was a historical moment for the county

Man seeing Kevin sweating on the radio show was priceless. "has wheels... not a car.... I need a minute."

Kevin cluelessness is clearly typical children nervousness/stage fright. His call finally reached his favourite show. But the moment he had to speak to the show's mc he got nervous because the whole Ireland is watching. Happened to me too when I was 12 when I called a phone call quiz show that pretty popular back in the 90s. The show was very popular and it's really hard to reach. I kept trying when suddenly I got connected. Then I screw up big time when I start to stutter and blurting words. I close the phone before I can even answer the question (I knew the answer!) just because I can't handle it anymore.

I honestly think that this presenter handled this situation in the best possible way , especially if it was live ... bless his sweet soul ...

“So, wanna ask a question?” *PTSD KICKS IN HARD*

this one was genuinely fun. Very humorous and sweet. No death. No pain. Just laughs.

This is kinda wholesome, after all it was a kids tv show, the host made what any human would do, and the kid was just a kid, so nothing bad to say bout this, thanks for sharing this with us, much love from Colombia

"Hey! let's play What's Snots? once again!" You can see the fear in his eyes... lol

Bloody hell Qxir, you've just caused an ancient memory to bubble up! I remember Rodge and Podge! I think it was shown in the UK on the Paramount Comedy Channel - which was brilliant, it's a shame it's no longer around. I would have been in my late twenties back then, and me and my wife watched it (I want to say "religiously", but they were semi-demonic, so I won't) with great enthusiasm. Wow! Your channel is full of great stuff, always fascinating, but you've stroked the old nostalgia gland here. Ahhh heady days. Good luck to you, Slàinte, and Godspeed you sir!

I've only lived in Ireland for 3 years - seeing that this is what people, now in their 30's watched as kids, explains A LOT.

"A late night show where elmo smoked crack and threw Oscar into a trash compactor" That is easily the funniest thing I've ever heard you say 😂

I used to watch the Den all the time and didn't even realise how absolutely chaotic it was looking back at it 😆 I love this Televised Éireann series

This is actually very wholesome and it put a nice smile on my face

I'm so glad this is wholesome. We had a a radio show where I'm from where kids could call in and they live aired the kid describing his abuse by his step dad and listening to the radio host (who also did a show after 10pm that was raunchy as all) try to keep it together was heart breaking. They eventually got the kid away from his step father and shit mother, not gonna repeat what was said on the air but my God it was my first time (I was 14 waiting for my cousin to come on the air) that I realized just how evil people can be

That's a good story! He can be excused for being star struck and flustered once, but twice playing the same game?

I am in stitches. I was really worried that he was going to have a breakdown or something. Yay for the happy ending.

I love it when you tubers talk about something specific to their county. It’s always super interesting

We had a similar show in my country when I was young. The human presenter, Jason and his friend, a weird looking puppet called Thingee introduced cartoons, performed skits, staged games for the studio audience and competitions for home viewers. It was a TV variety show for kids and would be no more than a minor footnote in childrens TV history if not for the infamous final episode. That day school children across the country, myself included, hurried home to watch, though nobody knew this would be the final episode. The show started normally with Jason and Thingee (the puppet) engaging in some banter followed by some cartoon segments. All seemed well. But behind the scenes some tension had been growing between Jason and higher-ups in the company. It's not clear exactly what set Jason off, the rumors range from drug use to being fired that day. But regardless of why in the latter half of the show Jason had an unhinged freak out on live TV. He attacked co-host Thingee ripping the puppets head off and waving it at the cameras while ranting about the production company, the TV station and media in general. The shock of the incident meant that it was some time before production staff snapped out of it and cut to a cartoon segment before ending the show early due to "Technical difficulties". Jason was immediately terminated from the show and while he has made other TV appearances, these days he's got a fairly good career in radio broadcasting instead. Thingee was never seen again.

I know kids aren't exactly the smartest bunch of people, but holy shit, these two are on another level. Edit: Also, the outro song is Neffex - Tough. You're welcome.

Growing up in Ireland in the mid 2000s watching RTE all the cartoons are from the 90s... a very weird blend of a childhood🤣

My favourite bit of What's Snots is when the presenter in regards to his laughing says "I apologise" and immediately starts laughing again. I also love the really exasperated "as safe..as a hatter..." from Snotser at the very end.

Man, The Den sounds like if Eric Andre produced a kids show. Except the madness isn't an act, it's actually real.

He definitely still didn't understand the game lol

I’m not Irish and I’d never heard of this before, but it was fuckin hilarious. I would love to see more meme videos like this.

"you both win a bike!" that's a great way to get out of it. Love seeing him trying to wriggle out of it.

This reminds me of a classic incident on Radio New Zealand, which was a phone-in contest where you were supplied with an answer, so had to guess the corresponding question. The answer was "Sunday", the question was: "What day is Father's Day on?" Hilarity and heartbreak ensued when the lucky caller knew the answer involved Father's Day, but completely forgot to frame it as a question. For two long minutes.

fucking loved this story, glad it wasn't a gruesome or violent breakdown tragedy

The host's quiet-because-he's-trying-not-to-laugh "wouldyouliketoaskaquestion?" killed me, along with "I'M A TING, I'M A TING, I'M A TING!!!!"

I expected something terrible to happen to Kevin. I’ve read to many stories where kids accidentally admit to themselves or someone else being abused without realizing. When I read “break down” I expected it to be tears not laughter. I have definitely been watching too many Qxir videos.

I lost it when you cut in “It’s a bike Kevin.”

You should do a last moments (or a tale from the bottle) on the Grizzly man who lived with bears for like 13 years before one inevitably ate him

the televised éireann shit you do is absolutely some of my favorite stuff on RU-vid, and every time there's a new one I get so excited. definitely gotta grab me a where'd ya get your shades shirt now lmao

I love how he found him a few years later and they went out on the lash, that's ace

Safe as a hatter is an unappreciated gem

Thinking "oh, Kevin's matured and become an intelligent adult!" *Two minutes later* IT'S A BIKE, YOU FUCKING MUPPET!!!

Been binging all the Qxir videos for the last few days and finally theres a new one. Big up Qxir

‘Elmo smoked crack and threw Oscar into a trash compactor’ The most unexpected sentence ever! 🤣

I think humanity can stop searching for the densest object in the universe.

Ireland sure has some weird shows. I loved the cartoons presented when I was growing up in the 80s (He-man & She-ra being my favorite). I can’t believe you watched these in the early 00s !

Seeing Irish culture is really interesting,Great video btw

"It rhymes with mouse" "Err.... Car?" Best comedy I've ever seen

This was awesome! I love these nice little divergent from the dark stuff, especially in these darker times. And I hope for the best for Kevin. May he & Amy find happiness farther than where most of us are at the moment.

The story is hillarious and surprisingly heartwarming. Great video as always Qxir

I was volunteering at a tv station in a Canadian city around Christmas time and the did this show where kids could call in to talk w/ Santa. This elderly lady called in pretending to be a five y/o girl and halfway through the call she "runs to get her brother" (cue shuffling on the spot sounds) then she gets back on the phone doing an even feebler impression of a little boy. Then ten minutes later a teenaged boy calls pretending to be a little kid, all the while I have my finger on the sound board ready to mute the call at any second. But they didn't say anything untoward but trust me, I'm never doing live shows again. Great content Qxir I really enjoy your Televised Eireann series.

"Its a bike Kevin, Its a fucking bike". Holy shit I'm so happy you put that in there. I was thinking that word for word in my head.

I think Kevin just has quiz anxiety 😂 he’s like ugh I’m gonna have to guess until I get it and he shuts down.

I remember growing up in ireland and there being only 4 channels, RTE 1, RTE 2, TV3 (now virgin media 1) and TG4(the Irish channel) The only show kids could watch when they came home from school realistically was the simpsons at 6 And this was as late as 2010….and even then it was a leap from 4 channels, to a staggering 7 channels! I think I also remember watching the last episode of the den. I got emotional even though as a child I never cared too much for the show

The ending to this story is so wholesome.

"It doesn't have an engine? Go cart?" 😂😭

I subscribed because this was the best laugh I've had all day! I 100% agreed with the commenters assessment of the entire debacle. Thanks for the laugh!

This is like that ‘Murican boi whom answers “I like turtles” to a question I forget bout exactly wut but not shells 😂🐢🎙

Thanks for sharing this legendary tale, as an American I'd never heard of this

I thought Kevin would admit to being abused over the phone or use the show as a call for help. I’m glad it turned out to be a simple mix up and Kevin appears to be doing well!

Love watching your videos anytime of the day, they have a unique vibe, surreal, dark, funny, mildly creepy. Keep up the great work, love from South Korea!

They should've given Amy a ladder to climb onto the ceiling

I just spotted Zig and Zag at 0:30, had no idea they first found fame in Ireland before becoming a staple of Channel 4's Big Breakfast in the UK. The mind boggles!

Kudos to you for giving subtitles on the TV clips mate, wouldn’t have understood jack otherwise

Ask me a question Kevin.. Kevin?..*Kevin's brain instantly crashes*

"it's only live national television dont worry about it" 2020 in a nutshell

“Rhymes with mouses.” “Hatter!”

I love learning about these random cultural touchstones from other countries

The Den is such an anomaly in my memory, I've grown up watching it enough to know what it is but it was never the main program I watched when I was little. This is perfectly in line with the memories I have of it lmao

this is why I love the irish, they are just the best

I absolutely love these. It's so cool to learn about obscure local happenings... especially from Ireland.

Appreciate all you do, love these segments where you introduce us to very Irish specific content I would have never known…..

Kevin is probably a police dispatcher now.

I remember when Qxir only had like 5k subs. Have come a huge way mate

I had to watch this one again, that last bit when he couldn't figure out it was a bicycle what's gold.😄

Yaas! I love the longer videos!

This is such a good vibes video, love it. Brightened my day!

Really enjoy watching your content. Don't stop, you're doing great.

I love this so much. Ive watched it bout 20x and it cracks me up everytime.

Thank you for airing this masterpiece to the world, Long Live Dustin the Turkey

Qxir you should do an episode on the Mexican business man who walked into a spinning helicopter blade

I swear, if you didn't have clips to back up what you say, I'd be sure that growing up in Ireland is just a long LSD trip 😂

Always happy to see a new episode of Televised Éireann

This gave me a big laugh thanks for the video Qxir.

Thought this was gonna be a bad story/ending but this is hilarious

Some of the best content around. Love this channel

Kev, Kev, Kev 13 years and this game for kindergarteners is still an incomprehensible enigma. A true daredevil of intellectual acrobatics. My man you don`t even have to hear him speak to know how dumb he is. Just look at that face. There ain`t a single person with an IQ score higher than 10 that can be this happy. What a fkn LEGEND. Keep on rocking Kev and don`t let anybody ever change you.

Loved the Den..great craic..42 now remember it well..no other channels in my house either..

0:56 "I would just like to point out they were airing these when I was watching in the EARLY 2000's." *Me, having watched those cartoons when they were released as new back in the early 80's:* Man I feel old...

A good change up from the dark stuff. Equally as entertaining, would definitely enjoy more

5:37 the SASS, the IMMENSE SASS in saying that! xDD

My husband is from Texas and I'm originally from Dublin. We watched The Den with Ray and Zig and Zag in the late 80's and early 90's. We remember Dustin running for President! How we come across this clip is a miracle. Oh and Seamus O Toole, the nastiest Leprechaun in all of Iteland. Thanks for the memories! 🎵With a shileagh in my ear and my finger up my nose🎶