Women: Know Your Limits! REACTION - Harry Enfield - BBC comedy 

Oh dear .... Jodie started expressing an opinion of her own and embarrassed us all.

I know it was filmed in black and white, but it was made in the early 1990's pisstaking the old public information films. Women know your limits became a catchphrase in my school playground after this was on lol.

This is the essence of British humour in pointing out what is ridiculous in some parts of society and making fun of ourselves "Taking the piss". British comedy will either use sarcasm or over exaggerate stereotypes to highlight sexism, racism, homophobia even when people are not aware they are guilty of thought's or actions.

"I know it's a joke but let's take it seriously". Fun

She says she knows its A Joke but then proceeds to ramble on and on about how wrong it is. 🤦‍♂

This is a spoof of British "how to behave" films from the 1930s. It helps to understand that there was a serious British "how to behave" film telling people not to run on a city street. In the film, a woman is running on a street when two workmen carrying a large pane of glass was about to turn the corner and collide with the unsuspecting woman.

I think this kind of British comedy went over your heads a bit. It's an extreme example of an old belief, and the target is the bigoted and ignorant males in the film. This was made back when people could take a joke. Also known as the 90s.

So glad you recognised it as a joke. It was an appalling state of affairs. You can either get angry about the subject matter or just laugh. Great comedy.

Comedy from a time, when people weren't so up tight about every little thing. It's time we returned to that, & stopped taking everything so seriously.

This was a time when the BBC were good.

Harry Enfield pure genius!👍🇬🇧

Anyone of my age (78), remember what the intro music was? "Calling all workers" ? It was certainly at the start of some BBC radio show. "Workers' playtime" or some such.

Accept the comedy for what it is. It was a 'play' on public information films of the 30/40s in Britain. Made in the 90s, it looks back at the attitudes of a previous generation, and calls them out for what they were, using satire.

One of the reasons this sketch is so good is that the gold standard was a hot topic in the period the sketch is set and the woman's view was a commonly held counter argument to maintaining it.

Hilarious! Humor can achieve in 30 seconds what 30 years of debate and analysis cannot!

"I'm a little frigid...." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, I"m too immature to let that one slip by

The good old days!!

I am glad you both enjoyed it. He did a few spoofs of those 1930-1950s style info movies.

Mate you laughed so hard at some points when your young lady obviously wasn't, I was worried she was going to deck you then and there. Gland you both made it! Thanks for the reaction

Well done for not cringing or being apologetic with this great 50's style sketch - I'm kinda fedup with youtubers having to look over their shoulders at youtubes excessive censoriousness or even being frightened of bad language :)

It's satire. Clearly so ridiculous it's very funny.

When I need a quick laugh,I always choose this! From the "no,no" coming from Jodie,it's just very well taken insults but in the absolute best way by Jodie!👏🏼🤣 Nice save at the end too!😉🤣

Good Reaction from this 68-year-old Englishman from South East London. I always "marvel" :) at how ANY pair of Women on a train who have got on the train together can spend the whole journey from start to their destination without a pause. It's quite an "Art", er,I think. Around 3 years ago b4 the pandemic I was the only Guy on a weekday train and there were 5 pairs of Women on the train around me and I never saw a pause in any of their conversations for the 25 minutes I accompanied them all:) THAT WAS a loaded question. What is he going to say ?? "I prefer dumb Women!". What would his companion think as she is with him:)

I so enjoyed watching Jodi reacting to this. You had much the same reaction as my friend Christine did when we watched it together when it first aired on the BBC. Its a very funny sketch with ludicrously outdated opinions of course.

Oh, the 1940s perfectly encapsulated in piss taking form. It's not really something to be seriously debated but laughed at.

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Nick, you gave Jodi to much air time...haha

My wife spoke to me the other day. The doctor said that it's probably a hormonal issue.

oooooh dear. I can't help thinking there is a fluffy kitten vacuum at the heart of this channel..................;)

Right out of the gates with an Indiana Jones reference... Nice ;-)

There's a series of these scenarios worth watching...

There are women who think they're smart... 😮 😂 ❤ from Northeast England ❤️

That is a wild and dangerous opinion! Kittens are fine, most wimmin are nuts lmao :D

The self defense mood really kicked in here.. she is great through.x

Education in women leads to inflated egos, promiscuity, divorce,that leads to loneliness and a need for cat's.

He missed a moment. "Are you more attracted to intelligent women?" "I don't know, I've never met one." (I'll get my coat........)

Just watching this together with the wife may earn you a night on the couch 😄

Its comedy, satire, it really isn't meant to be taken seriously. I am a 65 year old British woman and I have seen this many times and still find it funny.

Smart women every time. Susie Dent from Countdown is my Dream Girl.

What's hilarious is that historically she was right to say Britain should move away from the gold standard 🤣

Know your place, Jodi! ♥

The good old days when the trains and buses ran on time and the post arrived first thing in the morning and not mid afternoon

It’s just a comedy piece guys, lighten up. Plus it’s from a couple of decades ago.

I'm pleased you explained to us that it was just a joke. I've always thought it was a public information film. 🤔

Very accurate as Harry speaks for the nation.

Ha ha, that was funny watching that build. Harry Enfield is great, you should check out his character Kevin, when he becomes a teenager.

My Mother watched this when it first came she used to laugh at it but tell me in the late 1950,s things where really like that but started to change in the 1960,s,

Educational and informative.

My wife is small and cute and when I met her she wore big glasses and her sisters called her Boffin Spice, she’s super smart and enthusiastic and that’s what makes me love her. Smart comes first, cute is a bonus.

The good old days, when women knew there place!

An outstanding skit.

so true!

The sound of air wooshing overhead.

Intelligence is a vital part of character and is incredibly attractive.

johnny depp was a big fan of these guys. you should react to his appearance on The Fast Show.

I absolutely love Jodi's reaction. I know some ladies that would have shut this off big time. We all know it's a joke but they are making jokes about things that were happening back then, unfortunately. However, the men would have never brought that up around the women because after dinner they always had their cocktails and cigars for men only where this subject would be talked about. So, while this skit does it in the women's face, back in the day men used to just do it behind their back. It was like :go talk about your embroidery and crochet while we talk about important matters." Never see that today. I like an intelligent woman. My wife is a Tech Writer and Author and she can definitely hold her own in conversation.

Strong intelligent women every time.

I think you completely missed that this was a satirical swipe at those old public information films from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, including their tone and the attitudes they embodied. :)

Most important thing is a sense of humour !

There's a difference between a smart woman and a headstrong woman

One of the "venomous harridans" is BAFTA and Cannes award-winning actress Kathy Burke. :D

I remember government public information films of the 1950's and they were nothing like as "wacky" as this very funny spoof. They were usually about encouraging safe driving, not dropping litter, taking care crossing the road etc etc. and actually worthwhile. They encouraged people to have a social conscience rather than manifest selfish behaviour which is so prevalent today.

ah you will have to watch the other ones now: 'Women Keep Your Virtue' and 'Women for Pity Sake Don't Drive'

to the gentleman 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😉😉 (love your shirt ) but youve a long way to go ... letting the lady say something ...............great react .. to you ...both

The funny thing is the woman actually said the most intelligent thing in that conversation

There's a difference between an intelligent woman and one that needs to contradict or compete all the time. Nothing wrong with being nice or acting 'feminine'.

You should try their parody of When Harry Met Sally - funny stuff

Just to help: The gold standard is a monetary system in which the value of a country's currency is directly linked to gold. With the gold standard, countries agree to convert paper money into a fixed amount of gold. A country that uses the gold standard sets a price for gold, and it buys and sells gold at that price.

Oh yeah, intellect attracts. That and a strong personality.

the irony is there were actually public infomation films like that in the 40`s , 50`s, which this is based on, if yo udidnt know this was a sketch you would probably beleive it. genius.

Now your limits 🤣🤣

LOL! Rude and Hilarious!

It is making a mockery of what was the accepted view of behavioural norms in I guess the 50s and back. Hilarious 💪

This is done in the style of British TV public information films of the 1940s and 1950s Gold Standard: The value of the UK Pound was tied to the value of gold. This became restrictive to business so was dropped

Ahhhh the good old days

Most normal people really don't care if someone is intelligent or more average, as long as they make each other smile laugh etc i think that is what most people end up being more attracted too and invested in when around potential partners.

Many guys are attracted to smart women because they can have a decent conversation and share interests. However she must have a kind, nurturing nature as well.

Will Americans ever get sarcasm? It's meant to be ludicrous/ironic. Classic British silliness. They are talking about the "Gold Standard" - it's about finance.

Just a female who loves kittens so her natural sweetness shines through lolololo

Seemed to make perfect sense to me I believe the latest research suggests if women receive too much education it raises their testosterone levels significantly and causes beard growth and general unattractiveness, ah well girls can't be helped.

Whoosh, there it goes, look up…missed it

Try out "Harry Enfield Women Keep Your Virtue"

When she reacted he should have turned to her and said; "Woman know your limits" !!! 😡 That would have been awesome.🤣

Harry Enfields Conjugal rights and keep your virtue are equally good

i love harry enfields videos - signed A WOMAN!..thats a guys who champions womens rights!!! By showing how absurd not having them is thats the way to protest anything you really object to in the best way!

I’m attracted to women who understand dry humour 😂

They wanted to keep the women dumb so they don't "embarrass us all" the joke was she made the guys look stupid. there's a few of these btw like "women dont drive" :P

on ships in disaster... why is it women and children first? so that men can think of a solution in piece! ;) lol

Oooh her argument got a little strained at the end of your question lol

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The good old days men were happy, women were happy to stay home looking after the home and children, the husband was happy working knowing he had a dutiful loving wife at home and most of all the children were happy. Wheres the wrong in that?

You guys will enjoy Would I Lie To You? And Task Master UK

my husband will let you know when he finds one

I thought it was real 👍

England used the gold standard, instead of the £ pound. England are still using the pound today, so that proves she was right! This time!!! 😂

Smart women are the best. Intelligence is a turn-on.

It's funny because it's true. 🤣🤣🤣

Women want an old fashioned man but cant seem to figure it out that men want an old fashioned woman.

My Grandpa truly believed a married woman should not work, and my mum who was a teacher used to give him hell … aah family get togethers were just great, particularly when she pointed out he voted Conservative and thought Magaret Thatcher was a great prime minister, he was a very confused man 😂😂

My wife is my partner. I love her and she is the brains of this organisation!!!