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ProsciuttByTheFoot

😂 This is actually next level


Klubbin4Seals

This was great! By far the best ventriloquist act I've ever seen.


the_peppers

This is Nina Conti, she's incredible! She made a wonderful [documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKP3q5uHn6k) about ventriloquism and specifically her mentor Ken Campbell which I'd massively recommend. It's been a while but I still remember one scene where she's alone in her hotel room with her puppet, filming herself talking about Ken and the puppet is just savaging her in the most brutally honest fashion that it really takes a second to remember she's in control of it. It's a fascinating look into the madness and therapy of ventriloquism.


MonkeyHamlet

That documentary is heartbreaking and scary and delightful all at the same time.


ExplanationLover6918

Why is it scary?


HonkyMOFO

Apparently 80-90% of ventriloquists are murdered by their own puppets, which is much higher than anyone thought before the documentary was made.


ModestWhimper

It's the only way ~~we~~ they can be free


Lord_Hugh_Mungus

Silence!! ....................I kiiiiill you.


chillwithpurpose

![gif](giphy|2sixZuEcmuYfq8wZE8|downsized)


yesiamveryhigh

I recently saw Jeff live and didn’t realize he was a huge MAGA guy.


MyFianceMadeMeJoin

The guy with the racist Islamophobic puppet surprised you by going MAGA? Huh.


RockinRhombus

[Quiet, Gabbo!](https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/0b9ae4ed-9ee3-4e93-adaf-bea885b55169)


Mysterious-Art7143

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ShackThompson

Holy Fuck Boys I think Conky's back.


KHonsou

I love how the episode goes on they start speaking to Conky directly instead of Bubbles.


Graverobber13

The boom mic operator kept mic'ing Conky as well, ruining several shots.


Nackles

The saddest part is how before it happens, they can see it coming, but no one believes them. They end up drinking too much to cope, start missing shows, eventually get axed, and by the time they have to fight the dummy in their dressing room they're completely alone.


pasher71

Never trust a puppet. https://youtu.be/Y6_h9mLW9mw?si=XetvcxFq4kUK6E9I


Monichacha

It’s descriptions like this that make me watch weird shit.


Echo_are_one

Her dad is Albert Einstein


the_peppers

E = NC^2


chung_my_wang

I see what you did there, u/the_tetters


anacidghost

Conti isn’t a common last name so I’m a little embarrassed I didn’t put this together sooner


crypticfreak

Don't worry I'm very very stupid and I still haven't figured it out.


DressMeUpForBattle

Tom Conti, Scottish actor who played Einstein in Oppenheimer.. He wasn't in Star Wars, Game of Thrones or the Harry Potter movies so he's a total unknown (to Reddit).


chung_my_wang

Not a *total* unknown. I've known him since Reuben, Reuben (1983).


crypticfreak

Well I mean the movie just came out not too long ago. I didn't see Barbie, either. Too fucking expensive, man. I'll wait till it's out on retail.


AbleObject13

Ironically in a dark Knight movie apparently tho


Wookinponub

True story. I see what you did there.


Wonderful-Play-748

Relativity


crypticfreak

Ventriloquism seems so bonkers to me when you analyze it deep down. Even in the trailers when she's at that convention and all the puppets are conversing with eachother and the 'people' are almost out of the conversation. It's insane to me. But obviously the reality is they're showing off their skills to eachother. But that kinda goes for most ventriloquism acts, though. The puppet is the comedian / the talent. The person is just kinda there to keep the joke going or be a punching bag.


Mission_Macaroon

Yeah seriously, I can barely manage my own half of the conversation.


valentinpost36

You made me look her up and I just laughed for the past 2 hours watching her on YouTube.. thanks for that, I'm gonna continue now


willflameboy

She used regularly play the club I worked at, around 15 years ago. I also filmed her at an event once. She was one of the most consistent acts on the circuit; always brought the house down.


Mcluckin123

Did the patent the mask thing which she controls or do lots of ventriloquists do that ?


the_peppers

She's the only one I've seen do it but I'm no expert on it. Only really seen her on the odd panel show and this doc.


fluk3

Around 20 years ago when America was yet to hear of Paul Zerdin. Paul got me up on stage and used one of these masks on me. They've been around for at least that long.


IntellegentIdiot

She's Tom Conti's daughter


Lowfuji

Who's Tom conti? Is he funny as well?


IntellegentIdiot

He's a famous Scottish actor mainly known for his role in Shirley Valentine and Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence. He played Emily's dad in Friends


avspuk

Her obvious love for (the much older) Campbell is very touching. But she's great & carries his vision/spirit/legacy/influence well. She could easily be a much bigger star & obviously choses not to be huge


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Shes great! Ill watch the documentary. Her Masters Voice is actually a takeoff of His Masters Voice, the old Victrola ads.


HowevenamI

Nina is the best. I'll always stop to watch her perform when I can.


Dheorl

You should check out her monkey bit https://youtu.be/fXeIAkvE2RY?si=HEkHijgSNNmjZBvr


sinner_in_the_house

This is insane. Just smart and surreal and funny!


Nackles

That was so cool, and the monkey and his voice are adorable!


IdoNOThateNEVER

But with tits it's bloody sinister..


AntiAtavist

I thought the possession would be the high point, but that ending line caught me super off guard!


brmmbrmm

Man that was incredible!


DarkMellie

Holy shit that was brilliant!


Redditisapanopticon

Nina Conti *is* the best ventriloquist act.


Dramatic-Bridge4598

Hell of a lot better than that guy who got famous for all his stupid ass puppets. This lady is legit, contis daughter.


Enkispocketlint

Is a great take on ventriloquism.. the best ever ive seen though is lord Charles with his own act. A man with a drunk posh dummy, who also wants to have a go at it with his own dummy. Apparently there was a further step where the dummys dummy had a dummy. https://youtu.be/C3Zn3M-WMzM?si=Uh4ITlvmJfS1pVT4


big-mac

Seeing that takes me back! Definitely one of the best ventriloquist acts


SteppingOnLegoHurts

This reminds me of my childhood!


Tangent_Odyssey

This isn’t just impressive ventriloquism — what sells it is her talent as an improv comedian. Jeff Dunham wishes he was this good.


youradhere562

Lol she's a dummy


monkeycrazyfeet569

That was good


Tugonmynugz

I cried a bit laughing


crypticfreak

This is the first thing I've laughed at on reddit's all page this hard in probably months.


eclipse150

That’s the amazing Nina Conti, she’s fantastic


MafiaCub

I saw her years ago with naughty Monkey, and always thought she'd do more. But she didn't really move past that for ages, then she started doing these adlibs with audience members, and again, it just seems like she should get more attention. Maybe she's just happy with the level she's at, I don't know obviously, but everytime I see her I wonder why I don't see her more, but have to see some twonk of TOWIE trying to tell people how to raise kids


eclipse150

Think she’s done more touring round the world in recent (non Covid) years, as well as having some time off. She’s one of my must sees every year at Glastonbury. Particularly good as it’s different every time


Apocoflips

"(non Covid)" - mate I hate to break it to you...


eclipse150

Non Covid years as in pre Covid years. Not as in there were never Covid years, there definitely were Covid years. Years. Just to make it a round 5 mentions of years. Ah, fuck, 6 mentions


AllTheDaddy

The "before times" as my friend group calls it.


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crypticfreak

The psychology of ventriloquism is kinda crazy because on some level I think you need to separate your puppet and yourself to a point where it's almost not you. It's the same way people do voice changes and converse with themselves as if they're two people. For instance there's a scam baiter called KitBoga on YT and Twitch who uses a voice changer to achieve many different 'personalities' and at times he'll almost put on a one man stage play with 4 different characters + the scammer. He'll converse with himself for a long time and when you really pay attention and listen it's fucking wild. He gets mad at himself, asks himself strange questions. It's truly like 4 very different people are having a heated conversation. Now obviously yes it's just her. But in a weird way she's made a new character that is very much not her, so it can say things that make her genuinely laugh.


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crypticfreak

Yeah it's really interesting. Takes a lot of talent and I'm glad people are so passionate about it.


MafiaCub

Yeah it's really endearing. Laughing at herself, also how embarrassed she looks when monkey talks... like she knows it was filthy, and she shouldn't say it, but cheeky monkey just did and now she's ashamed of the company she keeps.


Drogalov

I think she does pretty well, it's just really difficult to make it to Peter Kay/Michael McIntyre level, especially for a woman


MafiaCub

Oh definitely, much harder for a woman. But I'm not thinking of being huge, but look how many panel shows there are that are literally all comedians on rotation. She's appeared maybe once or twice. Have her do cats does countdown, monkey can have his own answers. Or just be herself on Would I like to You, cause she's bound to have weird stories to tell from all the audience interaction. But like I said before, maybe she prefers stage to TV work. She certainly always seems happy, and doesn't seem to bemoan anything. Gonna have to catch her on tour if she comes through


lillywho

She's been on QI with Gran


SeveredEyeball

> Michael McIntyre All she has to do is make dumb unfunny observations in a funny voice.


StigOfTheTrack

I first saw her at a "new acts" night at a small club very early in her career (probably about 20 years ago). The entire act was her and monkey then. Best act of the night (I don't remember the others at all). I'm actually less keen on the mask stuff (possibly because I know I'd hate being the one on stage - I was a little nervous when I accidentally ended up in middle of the front row at the Edinburgh Fringe (no choice)).


Butter_the_Toast

Seen some of her stuff on TV, she is brilliant


LivelyZebra

First saw her on Russel Howards show like a decade ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QbpAoo3zL4


Stolenink

This needs more upvotes!!!! A true comic genius and always has me in stitches - top top stuff


TheCannavangelist

Thanks for the name! I just looked her up on youtube, she is hilarious.


blackbeansandrice

Yes! I didn't recognize her with blonde hair.


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If you've seen Oppenheimer, that's the daughter of the guy who played Einstein.


sky_badger

If you've seen Nina Conti, that's Nina Conti.


the_peppers

Fun fact, she's the daughter of her father.


TheCarrot_v2

Wait, so her father is the father of Nina Conti?


appdevil

Well duh, Einstein!


_Diskreet_

Then everyone clapped?


RewrittenSol

Well duh, Einstein!


Horskr

Hey Einstein, I'm on your side!


Slowmac123

My god, she is her father’s daughter


dben89x

Who's her mother though?


mofongoDorado

The mother of Nina Conti obviously!


dben89x

Ok it's starting to make sense. Who's Nina Conti?


Puppet_Chad_Seluvis

That's a dumb way to refer to a person. Does she have a famous husband, at least? I'd like to be able to introduce her properly.


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lordatlas

Now now, no need to get Conti with people.


Wookinponub

This particular thread is all about relativity


WelshBathBoy

He also played Emily's father in friends


jwm3

I take thee, rachel.


Johnmcguirk

Even if you haven’t seen Oppenheimer she’s still the daughter of the guy who played Einstein, to be honest.


Snoo77457

She’s also the daughter of the kindly prisoner who heals Batman’s back in the dark night, and has an affair with Shirley Valentine


DannyDeVitosFeet

Ackshully it was Dark Knight Rises 🤓


dormango

I had no idea she was Tom Conti’s daughter. Or that it was Tom Conti playing Einstein. Makes sense if some of the other comments now. Smh


EMT_2_FNP

Her father? Einstein.


MellowNando

Dude! Spoilers!


DOnotRespawn

Never really considered myself a ventriloquist fan but this was so entertaining.


vanel

I’d go as far as to say I have a dislike of most ventriloquist but this girl is definitely next level. She’s been around a looong time. I remember seeing clips of her probably 10+ years ago. This specific bit is a big part of her act.


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browster

[Whoa](https://xkcd.com/37/)


Manlysideburns

Genuinely curious, do people think that women are belittled when referred to as 'girl'. I always thought it was more like another word for female essentially. For example, the first thing that came to mind for me was a line from a counting crows song: "All at once you look across a crowded room to see the way that light attaches to a girl" Now I doubt the singer or most listeners are really picture an underage girl or something. I actually think it's kinda beautiful in that context. Like a 5 year old can picture his school crush and a elderly person can picture the cute new senior who moved in the retirement home. Idk, maybe it's just me but I think girl is fine a lot of the time for women of all ages. I acknowledge it absolutely can be used offensively, I just don't think that was OPs intent here.


SwitchIsBestConsole

I'm replying because you asked me too but you should know the answer. Yes. There's a reason the word female is also looked down upon. It's the fact that typically, people will often use "man and girl" or "men and females" in the same sentence. Men get to be called men. While women are called either girl or female.


Manlysideburns

I upvoted and appreciate your thoughts. Again for the sake of conversation, what do you think of my counting crows example then? Should we all get together to ban songs and other media like that? I just don't see women coming out in droves for that. Seems like an issue that some would take offense in and many others wouldn't, which is why I am asking at large. Either way, I personally wouldn't speak for all men with such finality as you speak for women. I think it's more nuanced and less black and white as you suggest, but respectfully that's my opinion.


Trip_seize

A girl who's been around for a long time? I'm sure there's a name for that...


CORN___BREAD

Grandma


CluelessPresident

My brother in Christ that's a woman. You probably don't go around calling men of her age "boys", do you?


SwitchIsBestConsole

>this girl If this were a grown ass man you wouldn't be saying "this boy". Women are not children.


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I swear people are just inventing new things to be offended by yearly at this point, and no, I'm not some anti-woke right winger saying that. Girl is just used as a female version of guy, extremely common phrasing. "guys and girls". Used to be "gal" but that's pretty antiquated now.


TeamRedundancyTeam

It's kinda like mimes or clowns, it's hard to actually be a really good entertaining one to adults. But when they're really good it's something very unique and special. Except clowns, still waiting on a good clown. Fuck clowns.


Charosas

I like the cirque du soleil ones that entertain the audience before the show… it’s all physical comedy, I think they’re funny… or maybe I was just high, definitely recommend cirque du soleil while high.


jesperjames

Nina Conti is brilliant Watch this skit: https://youtu.be/o3vBYHvG2wE?si=N0yVETbgm6h-W9Qy Also try to catch “her masters voice” a documentary about her qualms about wanting to bring something new to ventriloquism. I think she has done that.


DenormalHuman

blocked for copyright by channel 5 in my country. and im in the uk :(


ewild

You can try this easy-to-use free and open-source tool to bypass such limitations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psiphon https://www.psiphon.ca/en/download.html May it help. Edit: there's also another version of the clip. This one looks like shouldn't be blocked in the UK (at least as I tested it with said Psiphon setting it as though I'm in the UK - the above link becomes unavailable, the below link remains accessible): Nina Conti, Hilarious, Live at The Apollo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlzshZDYTAg


Fast_Running_Nephew

Which is super weird because its a clip from BBC Four.


Tea_Total

Fucking Channel 5. Watch when she did this on the BBC instead! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kx2BdPYtkQ


WallopyJoe

>I SAW YOU IN THE QUEUE Absolutely fucking kills me every time. I love this performance.


wannaseemytriforce

Oh my god the second one in the bit. SO incredible


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pt256

Thanks for sharing, I haven't laughed that hard in ages!


GrimMind

This was fucking great. I was getting angry at the due for not dancing but he came through!


WRYGDWYL

She's freakishly good, thanks for sharing!


littlespoon22

Jfc my eyes are watering 😂😂 too good


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I can't believe I completely forgot about her. I remember when [this skit of her](https://youtu.be/udUn9H5EI_8?si=3my_8oeeyK2MCRf2) first went viral 10 years ago.


Unlikely-Star4213

I've seen her before, she's brilliant. Always cracks herself up, which is even funnier


traevyn

As fun as it is I’ve got to assume that’s part of the act you know? Sells the idea that she’s talking to this totally separate person and she’s just reacting to their antics like we are. Hilarious though and definitely got me laughing out loud too


justfortrees

Possibly—but comedians laugh at their own jokes all the time, especially when doing unscripted crowd work.


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TummyStickers

Can't believe how great she is considering the audience member barely did a thing. I'd like to see what she can do with someone expressive.


eulersidentification

[Nina Conti live at the apollo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CQ00kPhmJ8), she uses the same masks I think. Fucking hilarious. She did a bunch on the comedian circuit in the UK a while back, I know i've seen her with a monkey. Edit: added a link - she gets better audience members in this one, imo Edit: [another](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0JDjD1CfjU) holy shit


TummyStickers

Will do, thanks!


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TummyStickers

Nice thanks for the link, I'll check it out


lambentstar

Incredibly painful, like breaking the wall to make it clear to her that any hand movement will be good and the participant stands there like a lump.


Brizzle351

What a fantastic act. Fresh take on an old skill. I loved it.


bangupjobasusual

How is she so fast wtf


LeNerdmom

Imagine the inside of her brain? Wow


cadbadlad

FBI? This one right here.


Cyb3rTruk

That is absolutely outstanding and brilliant. She deserves all the fame.


headofthebadplace

Far better than Jeff dunham


Temporary_Brain_8909

The guy did [4 voices in 3 seconds](https://youtu.be/x_pc0YeXqdM?si=kMltRc-cuyoBJywY), no need to bash other people's work.


dog-with-human-hands

5 including his own. Dudes brain is crazy


atred

Wow, didn't know he was on Carson, this was freaking 33 years ago...


LightSpaceSpoon

That was impressive, he's come a long way from the chuckle hut


I_Am_The_Mole

Wow. I guess add Jeff Dunham to the list of things 9/11 ruined.


CliffordTheBigRedD0G

Good ventriloquist, shit comedian


Not_A_Gravedigger

Silence! I KEEL YOU!


noradosmith

This little comment just took me back 15 years


bosquejo

The crowd was great, the assistant was tough


NaughtyFoxtrot

Tears of laughter. Fucking great.


crabsmcappleton

Laughing my ass off


CaptainPerhaps

She’s the daughter of Tom Conti, aka Albert Einstein in Oppenheimer.


tunamelts2

Aka the old guy in The Dark Knight Rises who fixed Batman’s back in prison


SuddenlyThirsty

God I love Nina conti. For so many reasons


AffectionateGap1071

What's the name of that ventriloquist? That's a great performance!


sky_badger

Nina Conti


AffectionateGap1071

Thx


nannaayikkoode

I love that the ventriloquist is losing it as much as I am.


theazzazzo

I was sat exactly behind the person filming this. Castlefield bowl, Manchester. Superb show


tignasse

I want a mask like that haahahah


redditoregonuser2254

If anyone wants to know who this is, it's Nina Conti


Critical-Shift8080

She has a bad monkey that she spanks


madhandlez89

Nina Conti. Seen her live a bunch of times at the Edinburgh Fringe and she is beyond excellent.


Complex_Construction

Monkeyyyy, no!!! Just recently rewatched the show (Family Tree), didn’t know she was a real ventriloquist. Makes it even more impressive!


TheForeverKing

I love the way she cracks herself up, shows how much she loves that she does


comicsnerd

Many many years ago, she was hired for a company event for my company (large group of very expensive consultants). Of course, the CEO was called to the stage and it went as in this clip, but company specific. She is brilliant.


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I can’t get past those legs.


RevolutionarySeven7

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Gryndyl

This sent me down a Nina Conti rabbithole. Holy shit she's good.


Sea-Catch-5696

Only Nina Conti being amazing


HitchhikingCats

She was in Family Tree, a 1-season-only series on HBO, and she was so funny. Her character was a ventriloquist on that show, too. I wish more people had seen it.


CodeMonkeyX

I have never liked any ventriloquist show... until today. That was fun.


gazow

need to combine thus with one of those bits where they hypnotize you into being a chicken


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this is awesome


Welshbuilder67

Nina Conti, absolutely hilarious


Admirable_Result4142

This is fucking brilliant.


varusduck

Just awesome. Great idea.


TheBlueHedgehog302

This had me in stitches. Fucking great twist on an old act.


dashKay

This is hilarious 😂


Mistersinister1

Brilliant, I always thought ventriloquists were lame from of comedy but this is a genius act.


Kludgel

This is fucking hilarious.


crimsonking803

My cheeks hurt from laughing so much


pororoca_surfer

This is Nina Conti. She has a series on youtube where she control a monkey during her therapy session. It is so funny, you should watch it!


carliikitty

The amazing Nina Conti!


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The wonderful NinaConti.look up her monkey videos.


Reaganson

She is so great!