Sometimes, Twitchy readers, we come across something so funny that we have to share it with you, no matter the context.
That was the case today when we ran across the timeline of Konstantin Kisin, the Russian-British satirist, author, and podcast host of Triggernometry.
Kisin posted a clip from BBC Newsnight that was so hilarious, we still have not stopped laughing.
We'll let you watch it without context at first and we think you'll agree:
"An irreverent feminist manifesto for the 21st century" is literally REEEEEEEEEEEEE. pic.twitter.com/7YNcBOhIJM
— Konstantin Kisin (@KonstantinKisin) June 13, 2024
RRREEEEEEEEEEE. LOL. We're still not entirely sure what we just saw.
OK, now for the context. This clip, and the play that is featured in it, are both 10 years old.
Yes, believe it or not, this is how the 2014 play 'Sirens' actually opened. In the same year, the BBC featured the play on its airwaves, including this self-described 'scream-singing.'
But, given the fact that many women today are spending thousands of dollars to go on 'rage retreats,' we thought it was a pretty relevant commentary on the state of feminism in 2024.
My cat ran out of the room.
— Adam Shubinsky (@AdamShubinsky) June 13, 2024
We don't blame him (or her).
My dog just joined in.
— Andrew Denny (@albiondumsday) June 13, 2024
Well, unlike cats, dogs just want to get along with everyone. Even crazy people.
Good thing they had their vocal score handy. That could've been a disaster. lol pic.twitter.com/d2h0xUpspM
— K Fitton (@KelFitton) June 13, 2024
The best part is that there's sheet music for this and they have to turn the pages to check what's next.
— 𝚝𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚎 (@tapedrone) June 13, 2024
Dude, when they turned the page on their sheet music, I lost it 🤣🤣💀💀
— Matt Mead (@whodamoose) June 13, 2024
What was even WRITTEN on those pages? "Now, act out like a bunch of chimpanzees in the zoo"?
Listen to that masterpiece while watching this GIF
— Stuart Clarke (@Stucashx) June 13, 2024
😙🤌 pic.twitter.com/TsNdgH6JWt
We're glad we're not the only ones who thought that.
This is a joke, right? Like this is a UK SNL or something?
— Nikki 🇨🇦 | Fringe // Unacceptable (@Mis_Nim) June 13, 2024
Right? https://t.co/fzahWwiNxz
We're not sure if even Monty Python ever came up with something quite this silly.
Reminds me of.... pic.twitter.com/uT5Lg7ZHxG
— 𝗦𝘁𝘂 🇬🇧🇺🇲 #VoteReform #VoteTrump (@doesitreally23) June 13, 2024
If only the play had opened a few years later, they could have all worn pink hats.
So, THAT'S where they got the idea for The Acolyte Episode 3.
— MarkusUSA (@MarkusUSA) June 13, 2024
HAHAHA. Yes, in case you missed Twitchy's coverage this morning, the third episode of Disney's Star Wars show The Acolyte was a complete dumpster fire exactly along these lines.
I’m sure Disney will sign them shortly.
— Hoisttheblackflag (@HTBF1968) June 13, 2024
Don't give Kathleen Kennedy any ideas.
Twitchy's own Dave Gordon had another, nostalgic take on this 'song' and the fond memories it sparked.
Ah, this brings back memories. https://t.co/xTlNoJsB1z pic.twitter.com/JSWEZb21ji
— Dave Gordon 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 (@D_Gordzo) June 13, 2024
Duck and cover, kids. The Russians have launched the nukes.
I heard they also performed at Guantanamo back in the day
— Chris Woods (@ChrisWoods2009) June 13, 2024
OOF. If it's a choice between these women screeching for hours on end and waterboarding, we'll take waterboarding.
Oh no!
— Randall Bock (@DrRandallBock) June 13, 2024
As in "Yoko Ono"
A dozen or so Yoko Onos all screaming at once is now going to haunt our nightmares.
I think they just woke up Ayn Rand.
— Robert Vaughan (@rbvaughan) June 13, 2024
If she hadn't been cremated her hand would be thrusting up from her grave. https://t.co/I8trItsWtm
We're glad she's not around to witness this.
I literally thought he was using the word literally wrong till I watched this... https://t.co/rSFhO2gSdm
— M.E. (@WarMonkey14) June 13, 2024
“So have a listen, and have a good night.” he said with slightest of wry smirks, indicating foreknowledge of what his viewers were in for…. https://t.co/4B36yeEyl2
— Leon van Steensel (@leonvansteensel) June 13, 2024
We're not sure who that host is, but he was clearly following one of the prime rules of the Internet: If he had to hear it, so did we.
Listen to this stunning masterpiece.
— Dr Gaybe Miller, PhD (@DrGaybeMiller) June 13, 2024
Volume up 🎶🎶 https://t.co/7P9feA9jT7
LOL. There are some MEAN people on Twitter.
This why the patriarchy exists. https://t.co/OeL8ckbRZg
— Dr. Li Qi Huang (@martian_munk) June 13, 2024
I just want to be clear - I am not a feminist. 😂🔨 https://t.co/BBeY9Nt05b
— icelandicgamergirl (@icelandicgg) June 13, 2024
Somehow, we don't think these 'Sirens' lured too many women to the cause.
— Dan Tumolo (@dst814) June 13, 2024
And there it is. The perfect GIF for this clip.
We understand that the word 'irreverent' accompanies this, but even if the 'Sirens' play was meant to be satire (and we don't think it truly was), we couldn't think of a better encapsulation of fourth-wave feminism if we tried.
Part of us wants to punch Konstantin Kisin for inflicting this old video on us today but mostly, we just want to thank him -- and the rest of Twitter -- for the laughs.
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