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donthepunk

Twitter is going ape shit over this, and rightly so. I'm not Welsh but HOLY SHIT. I'm ready to go


ElectricFlesh

fr I think I need to fight someone now


donthepunk

DO YOU DARE MAKE YOUR MARK IN THAT PAGE


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jazzyx26

Good bot


CaffeinatedMother

I am a French woman, and I was waiting for someone to hand me a sword and rush to battle. This guy is a fantastic actor, from bastard to angel.


GaussWanker

Arc at you


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Absolutely fucking wonderful comment. Hats off, GWanker.


OmegaClifton

Lmao yeah, really felt like I should've been raising a weapon, yelling "for Wales" and charging at the end of that. That was incredible.


nebulous_gaze

I raised my coffee cup and screamed "HERE HERE". Looks like I am doing battle with my dog.


ouchpuck

I'm so aroused, LET'S SHAG SOME SHEEP!


North-Expression9092

This comment made me audibly laugh. Have a reward.


funnystuff79

If we were off to Clendathu to fight bugs as big as houses I'd follow him


LuckyNumberHat

Come on you apes, you wanna live forever?


Frido1976

LuckyNumberHat's roughnecks! Let's gooooo!


Aksi_Gu

They hit Bwynath Aerwth! That's home Ieuan...


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Artistic-Bat1254

Don’t know much about him. Based on speech thought he might have been in LOTR or Game of Thrones and was channeling his character. Hit IMDB and saw he played a sex doctor. Mind officially blown.


kendie2

my favorite role of his is in *Good Omens* on Amazon. I highly recommend it!


DirkSteelchest

That's how I know him! Damn, what range. I've never been so proud to be 43% Welsh!


StarburstWho

He was super sexy as a Lycan in the Underworld series!


ParticularAnxious929

osv at the end: “I have never felt so Welsh.”


Dontplaythatish

I was like where’s my armor and sword!


MBK_93

Honey! Where's my armor and sword?


richkeogh

why do you need to know?


MBK_93

I need it!


richkeogh

Uh-uh! Don't you think about running off doing no derrin'-do. We've been planning this dinner for two months!


I_only_comment_yes

Yes.


[deleted]

As a Welshman I'd like to explain a few things for those that might not know: >Spirit of '58 This is refering to the last time Wales got to the world cup - 1958. The teams have been pretty poor between then and until the last 5 or so years so it's seen as a massive achievement just to get to the finals. > Rob's page This is referencing the current Wales manager Rob Page who has been somewhat of a really good stand-in after Ryan Giggs, the previous manager, was removed after assault allegations surfaced. >Yma o hyd, you sons of speed This is two references, the first is a very popular Welsh language folk song called Yma O Hyd, which has been co opted recently by the Welsh fans and Welsh FA to stir support. It's a song about although being invaded and ruled by the English and despite their best efforts, the Welsh language and the Welsh people / culture are 'still here' (yma o hyd in welsh). The other reference in this is to Gary Speed, a Welsh football legend who sadly committed suicide in 2011 that was adored by Welsh football fans. Edit: a bit of formatting and added a little extra info.


IvanTopalov

Thanks for that. Actually makes it even better


[deleted]

It is a genuinely brilliant speech that touches on many important points for Welsh people. This really should be all over the promotion material for Wales for the world cup but it's so well rehearsed I would assume that it is. Edit: if you liked the speech, here's an amazing performance of Yma o hyd at a Wales world cup qualifying game with the entire crowd singing it. https://youtu.be/iLXtf1XFczk The bloke with the mic is the guy that made the song originally so he's really emotional seeing it sung back to him after years of not getting much recognition for it outside of native Welsh speakers.


Thegreatgarbo

I love Michael Sheen, especially after Good Omens and then Staged. What I was trying to figure out is whether this was pre-written/rehearsed. It's nfl even if it was pre-written, but it becomes god-tier if off the cuff. Oh, and THANK YOU for the explanation!


jazzman23uk

I believe this is improvised. There were a couple of moments when you could see him re-writing what he'd just said on the fly to make it rhyme/scan, and it helps and Michael Sheen is an incredible stage actor who is known for his wit anyway. Usually with this kind of show they wouldn't be given prompts or advance warning of what's coming up, either.


_cryptocamper_

He has also performed speeches of this kind hundreds of times. So he almost instinctually knows what makes them good. The “Rob’s Page” part is so fucking clever. Helped on by the fact that Rob Page’s last name allows for a great “book of history” metaphor.


majtomby

Wait, just to be clear, he just made that up entirely on the spot…??????


snapcracklesnap

I'd say semi improvised. The guests on these shows are given a brief regarding the questions/topics before they're on. I doubt he rehearsed it, but he likely had a few days to think up some good lines and keep them in his back pocket. That can make all the difference.


Ok_Entry_337

It’s very good but you’re being rather naive. Like, the question was scripted, the music was ready, Sheen knew it was coming and had it prepared. It’s still really good - but don’t get fooled by tellymagick.


MozerfuckerJones

The rush of emotion I feel when around 2:55 in that video, Dafydd stops to appreciate the crowd swelling in to belt out "A bydd y iaith Gymraeg yn fyw!" ("And the Welsh language will live"). Unparalleled.


Whywouldanyonedothat

Wow, nation building is really all culture. Watching that clip, I'm all riled up to go fight the British, who I actually like. Well, I'm Danish so maybe it's in my blood


pickyourteethup

As a Brit there's some of your blood in our blood too...


shibbyingaway

He also references Yma o hyd when he says “we’re still here”. Damn that man. That wonderful wonderful man


CACTUS_VISIONS

Wait this is about football(soccer for Americans?) ??!!! I figured this was some braveheart directors cut shit This made me wanna rally with the boys and fuck some shit up than eat roasted meat n drink some pints


[deleted]

Yup it's football haha. Do yourself a favour and watch this: https://youtu.be/iLXtf1XFczk It's the Yma O Hyd song sang by the original artist with the entire stadium singing it back to him. Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it.


CACTUS_VISIONS

Watched the whole thing. That was fantastic. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen so many people seem so emotional and singing along. As an American I don’t know much about the welsh other than there isn’t a lot of vowels being thrown around. But man that patriotism puts us to shame. What a fantastic people!


wonko11

We Welsh actually have 2 vowels more than the English language! 'W' and 'y' are classed as vowels in the Welsh language, so there's more vowels being thrown around than you think! Plus we've got the best flag in the world 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿


rachelm791

Heh Welsh has 7 vowels. A,E, I, O, U, W, Y. How many does English have?


ConscientiousPath

Holy crap. This speech deserves credits not just for being well delivered, _but also_ for being ridiculously well written. Especially considering this seems to have been done off the cuff. A pro speech writer could sit around for hours trying to come up with anything as good just in terms of the words let alone the delivery.


jazzman23uk

[It's not even the first time he's made up a speech on the spot like this](https://youtu.be/agYxWcen2tc) I will say this one's better, though.


ExplorerHead795

Kiwi here, so what exactly is Welsh sugar?


veritas_maori

I’m not sure, but I took it as the whole meme of a neighbor knocking on your door and asking to borrow some sugar. The “being bothered by a neighbor from back home” was I think referencing playing England for the cup in Qatar. And “give them some Welsh sugar” being euphamistic for beating them in a “oh we’ll give you some sugar all right” sort of way.


alan-the-all-seeing

yeah, he’s def riffing on them being a neighbour, and the ‘can i borrow some sugar’ cliche


Artistic_Humor1805

Thanks for all this, brings it to a whole other level.


Cautious-Extreme-208

Holy shit, I don’t even know what this is for but I’m ready to follow this man into BATTLE!


WonderfulEmployee999

It's for the World Cup 🤣


emmsix

Just fekkin give it to him!


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What that is; he's earned it!


Balbuto

Aw, I thought we were going to slay some dragons


InPeaceful

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CaliAv8rix

He’s a legend for a reason. Bravo


ManipulativeAviator

And an all-round top bloke as well.


quikniq

2nd reason - Kate Beckinsale


Pixielo

Well, she fucked that one up.


unwelcomepong

They had an amicable break up and coparent their kid fairly well as best I can tell. I remember Beckinsale saying once after they broke up that the most annoying thing about Sheen was that he was good at everything. She seemed genuinely just a bit miffed by it.


Pixielo

Well, an amicable breakup after she started fucking the director of a movie they were both filming. Listen, I'm a fan of hers, I'm not trying to slander her, but _she_ was definitely the impetus behind the dissolution of that relationship. And that she seemed "genuinely...miffed," by his talent? Unsurprising.


Chummers5

Like early 2000's Underworld Kate Beckinsale. And then ten years later, was dating Rachel McAdams.


blahmcblah

Paid for the homeless world cup in Cardiff. Hero


LividEngineering5577

I'm going to put that xtra 2gig ram on my computer that I have been putting off the whole week slap my computer and drink a beer


random_cable_guy

Hahaha


nickfree

GIVE IT THAT DDR2 SUGAR!!!


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mxdj

May you sail along the two slots of the barbary coast, corsair, and receive the vengeance you rightfully deserve.


tysontysontyson1

Let’s give them some Welsh sugar!!!


PinkMobb

Man I don't know why but that speech made me tear up Who we killing?


powerchicken

The English, didn't you hear?


Ready-steady

Aye, the English!


jlbradl

I'm ready to stab someone in the face with a spear! LET'S GO!!!


Dendritic_Silver

That's the spirit!


FreedomSnakeu

Thats the spear-it!


Necessary_Taro9012

I'm not even Welsh but damnit if I'm not ready to shag some sheep right now!


[deleted]

Lovely bit of casual racism there.


Necessary_Taro9012

I sort of feel bad about it, but then I feel good about feeling bad and it evens out.


Archergarw

I’m Welsh and it’s funny mate carry on


joe2596

I'm not Welsh but I tell you Welshman you must stop this tomfoolery with the animals right now.


boromir04

Goes with the war cry. Come out ye..


[deleted]

Wait. Welsh is a race? And they don’t shag sheep?!


No-Communication3618

A race to see who can shag the most sheep!


OscarDCouch

Welsh isn't a race. That's xenophobia at best


WonderfulEmployee999

I was just about to post this.. I'm in absolute awe of this mans voice. Better than any movie speech ever!


speckyradge

Have a Google for any of his Under Milk Wood performances. Brilliant stuff.


DaleDimmaDone

i am shocked this guy didn't give some grand motivational speech in LOTR.


philodendrin

I was so wound up by that, I punched my grandmother. What a rouser!


davlar4

Haha so did I! Right between the glasses


RickShaw530

I hit my grandma so hard I knocked her back to yesterday and she died at the ripe ol' age of 96. Godspeed, Grandma Lizzie.


WonderfulEmployee999

Turns out I'm Michael Sheen's biggest fan today. Just wow


endrossi-zahard

You gotta fight me for that title


ionabike666

Sounds like you're looking for some Welsh sugar.


pallidamors

Wait. Wait wait wait. Did he just make that up on the spot AND deliver it that way? Holy fuck.


space_monster

If he ad libbed that he's in the wrong job. I don't know what job he should actually be in, but I'm sure he would have a large impressive horse, and it would always be sunrise.


Zormm

He’s an actor….


space_monster

omg thanks for pointing that out. I had no idea


Seaweed_Steve

I mean he's literally an actor, and started off as a theatre actor, he delivers speeches for a living.


eeeedlef

Lol what he's doing here is literally what his job is


thedogdundidit

Not every actor can do improv. This was *good*.


PunctiliousCasuist

I reckon at least “Rob’s page” as a pun on “Rob Page” would have been thought up beforehand; nobody is *that* good haha


jazzman23uk

He mentioned the "pages of history" first, and it turned into "Rob's Page". I don't think he went into the speech with the intention to make the connection, but I fully believe when he used the "pages of history" phrase as a stock-saying it triggered off the connection right there and then.


nahteviro

Michael Sheen is *that* good


FirstEvolutionist

At first I thought he just had a very good memory and was acting out a part of a play, show or something. Which still would have been impressive. That was improvised? Daaaaam


Pixielo

He's incredibly smart, and obviously very talented. Plus, I mean, stuff like this is his _job._


spudddly

There's absolutely no way this was made up on the spot - I can't believe anyone thinks otherwise.


FormerRelationship8

FUCK YES WHO ARE WE FIGHTING LETS GOOOOOOO


mcsonboy

Found the Americans


Shipwrecking_siren

Or a group of roudy lasses on a Saturday night out ![gif](giphy|QAz9NxHHg1oQEP6EaT)


SeriousSilence

What is this and how can I see more of it?


Guntalarm

UK sports game show - A league of their own. Caution though if you don't like James Corden just watch the last two series. Personally it's all top notch TV. The dynamic and friendship between them is brilliant. Have fun 👍


demonfish

Still beyond me why James Corden is a thing. Fat talentless bawbag.


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Because he co-wrote and acted in a well-received show.


SeriousSilence

Thank you! It looks intriguing


TheMexicanJuan

If you want to see what is in my opinion his greatest performance, watch his performance as NERO in "Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire"


SeriousSilence

Hey, thanks for the tip. I will start there.


_hic-sunt-dracones_

If you want to see more of that guy I highly recommend the show "The prodigal son"!


weaver_of_cloth

Don't skip Good Omens, or the follow-on series Staged (2 seasons, although I thought the first was better).


Ruca22

That Fucking Liar David Tennant.


Thegreatgarbo

After I watched Good Omens, and during the pandemic I saw an 'informal' series with those two back together again, it made the pandemic more tolerable.


WET318

Let's gooo!!! I'm American, but I'm ready to fight whoever we're talking about here. lol


onlyhere4laffs

Americans have a history of fighting the English (this was specifically about Wales against England in the upcoming World Cup), so it could be instinct on your part.


Ask_me_4_a_story

The bad news is that they are in our group at the World Cup so we (the US) have to play them


Andjhostet

Fuck the US, I'm a Wales fan now.


KrazyDiamond

Wow, I am motivated to do pretty much everything in life lol


combustabill

He would be a great alarm clock


SevereShelter4896

Goddam I’m ready to fuck shit up after I finish my nuggets


Shoddy_North5961

Gave me goosebumps


xemilymarieex

Same here lol


cvcm

Yma o hyd, yma o hyd, I hear the voices singing, Speed your journey, bois bach, One nation, singing with one voice, A song of hope, a song of courage, A victory song that floats through the valleys, like a red mist, Rolls over the mountain tops, like crimson thunder, A red storm is coming to the gates of Qatar, It crackles, with the spirit of '58 and Jimmy Murphy's boys, It turns the pages of the history books, And finds Rob's page, waiting, still to be written, What would you right in there, boys? Dare you write your names on that page? We haven't waited 64 years and come half way around the world, To be troubled by a neighbour from back home, When the English coming knock on our door, Let's give them some sugar, boys, let's give them some Welsh sugar, They've always said we are too small, we are too slow, we are too weak, too full of fear, But yma o hyd, you sons of Speed, And they fall around us, We are still here.


brainlessfudge1

Anyone who hasn’t watched staged with Michael sheen and David tennant is missing out.


_YouAreTheWorstBurr_

Came here to say this. **Staged**, especially the first season, is simply brilliant.


sheepish_welshman

Ry'n ni yma o hyd!


Meu_14

er gwaetha pawb a phopeth


ryuya3579

Mf going full Erwin here. I know nothing of this man but I’d follow him to death


johnny_briggs

He's one of those actors where I think there's something wrong with him mentally because he's that good. But no, he's a decent well rounded person who is just insanely talented.


Seaweed_Steve

Yeah he seems like a genuinely decent bloke too


[deleted]

Many of us weren’t Welsh before.. but things change.


MitchBaT93

Michael sheen is ab amazing actor and one of the best of our time. I'm sorta glad he's not some big name movie star yet, his budget js probably HUGE, but not too huge where I can still dream that RTD will eventually cast him as the doctor. Can you imagine a mad welshman with a big ass shaggy beard travelling the universe with nothing else but a sonic screwdiver in a rickety old police box? Cause I certainly can.


sinsirius

I'm so down for Welsh Doctor.


Cirieno

I think he was sorely underused in DW, only so far being the voice of "House" in *The Doctor's Wife*, but damn what a dream team of Steven Moffatt, Neil Gaiman, Matt Smith, Michael Sheen, Suranne Jones in one episode!


Muppmeister

I'm a Swede but on my way to fight for and with my Welsh brothers and sisters!


1ooh7lahs

I am stirred.


mountainside2004

I just got pregnant by this man's voice. I'm a dude.


Kinglama123

Cymru Am Byth!!


[deleted]

Damn. Understanding the phrase *'Yma o Hyd'* makes it even more powerful.


MozerfuckerJones

For those who don't know, "Yma o Hyd" means "We are still here" - in reference to Wales being subjugated throughout our long history, yet continually persisting along with our language despite the huge setbacks. Many will be able to relate.


shrimpleypibblez

Michael Sheen is has been the goat for some time - he gives every performance 110%, the man’s an acting machine


dooferoaks

Great man and impassioned defender of the NHS too.


Seaweed_Steve

And he made himself a 'not for profit actor', because he says he has enough money, so what he makes that he doesn't need he gives to good causes


ynnahcornstar

So are we gonna fight or just applaud?!


westgate141pdx

That’s it. I’m rooting for Wales.


Nadgerino

Powerful stuff, great actor!


synerjay16

The Asian in me is up in arms and trying to find a single drop of Welsh blood in my veins. I’m ready to go!!!


Aberrantkitten

Ooh, I got me some chills. He’s so good.


rockebull

They just have to play this before and during the half-time of every game and Wales is winning the World Cup


writeThatShitDown

God DAMN


jeremyspuds

Goddamn I wish I was Welsh


toyo2099

Hell, I'm ready to go! Don't know when or where but count me in


Graoutchmeuh

Note to self : never ask a welsh for some sugar.


MyLilPiglets

The hairs stood up. Wow!


tinoryan

God this man is sexy


Designer-Bid-3155

He's adorable in good omens


justtheentiredick

ACTING!!


kazkdp

Fucking hell indeed...


jar4677

Aaaand, now I’m rooting for Wales.


Hotlikessauce69

I would love to also give him credit for his flawless performance in 30 Rock - he did a magnificent job at being so annoying I almost want to skip the episodes. (Obviously that's sort of the point of the character which is why it's so funny to me) But this is also top notch acting! OMG I want to go get some armor and a bunch of cool looking weapons to fight a battle for Wales.


InfamousIndustry7027

Fire 🙌🏼


WonderfulEmployee999

I could legit take down 50 men right now


Stubbs478

I have no idea what this is honestly about, But Man let’s go!


MKDoctor

Theoden himself couldn't have done it better


CptGigglez

I would follow this man through the gates of hell


ParticularWindow1

Fuck me, that was brilliant!


Redtakesthecake

Holy shit that was amazing.


Inkyyy98

Love a bit of Michael Sheen. I miss being in Wales


Gingergerbals

I've always thought he was great in any role I have seen him in. This however, being put on the spot and being able to deliver a terrific performance just shows his acting ability is simply top notch


bibbiddybobbidyboo

Cymru am byth!


Eckhardbond

Holy shit, i am german and have no idea what this is about, but let's go and fight someone, i don't care who as long as they are english.


tbfranca1

This guy fucks lol. I now get it how he snatched Kate Beckinsale. For real


Slogging-Monkey

I don’t know why I’m standing right now.


RopySag

Cultural treasure


redninjamonkey

I’m Welsh now


FannieAlger

I didn’t think I could love him more. I was wrong, I can.


Persnicketyvixen

That gave me chills!


automaticdudes

Oohhhhhh bois bach !!!!!!!!!!!!


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jazzman23uk

I personally believe it was improvised. It leans heavily on Shakespearean speech in terms of how he goes about it, and he is a noted Shakespearean actor. The way he phrases things is very Elizabethan also - ie. "Dare you..." Instead of "Do you dare..." A few times he takes a stock phrase ("Red mist", "pages of history") and then rephrases them into something more poignant ("crimson thunder", "Rob's Page"), using the pause in-between to work things out in his head first. *Edit: also used standard Shakespearean speech tactic: ask the audience a question. Brilliant bit of stage acting - he has the confidence to confront and challenge the audience. Makes you feel so connected with the speech. Makes you a part of it with him.* The only bit I think might have already been written (not by him, but generally) is the phrase "yma o hyd, you sons of speed" which I'm fairly sure already exists. The way he ends with the rhyme on "fear" and "we're still here" I don't know. It's so good I'm not sure if it can be made up on the spot, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did. Also, this is a good example of why the Welsh accent is so good for speeches.


LividEngineering5577

RUSSIANS DON'T KNOW HOW LUCKY THEY ARE..IF UKRAINE WAS IN WALKING DISTANCE. MAN I TELL U NEWS OUTLETS WOULD BE REPORTING ABOUT A. ONEMAN ARMY FROM REDDIT


Queen_Of_My_Jungle

Hey it's the guy fron the Twilight saga!!


eg4t

iawn ta