I’m having to work my way up to a decent length session on the new treadmill slowly, but when I can do a thirty minute fast walk with a little incline on it, I’m going to switch to using it every other day, perhaps adding in something different on the ‘off’ days.
You’re not really interested in my treadmill though, are you? You just want to know what I mean by ‘one line’, don’t you?
Well, I’ve been amusing myself watching old Billy Connelly tapes while exercising, because, let’s face it, walking on a treadmill is tedious. Yesterday I was watching part of his 1994 tour, and giving myself a little extra cardio workout with all the laughing. And this one line stood out as completely, insanely funny:
‘So, I leapt out of bed – naked, except for a jaggedy-arse balaclava!‘
I so wish I could link you to a video clip of that little piece, but I can’t find it anywhere. However, if anyone wishes to speculate as to what that was all about, feel free – it could be fun.
No prizes, but I’ll tell you if you’re close!
Uhm … isn’t that some kind of hat or cap?
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Yes, it is, Jenny. It’s like a ski mask, only knitted.
So, what was he doing wearing one – and a jaggedy-arse one at that – naked in bed? LOL!
‘He had robbed the corner shop the night before’ would be the normal response to this question, but we are talking about Billy Connelly here! It could be anything. Need a clue ;O)
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Hmmm. What would he be doing waking up naked wearing just a balaclava. To protect himself while sleeping from a restless bed partner? The suspense…will tune in.
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Hmmm. Since I’m completely ignorant about who Billy Connelly is, I’ll take a pass. Just wanted to say I’m glad you got a treadmill and that you’re buildling up gradually. (That could apply to either time or muscle. Take you pick.)
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I wish I could see those videos, Judy!
I just love Billy Connelly! Great comic and serious actor,
have you seen Mrs. Brown?
Gotta love a bit of Billy . . .we have DVD’s of his shows but I can’t remember the incidence with this one, he gets so rambly with his stories. He played Sydney Opera House a couple of years ago and went on so late, they locked everyone out of the car park! Ah and I’ve hired a treadmill, coming on Monday afternoon so . . .walk on, walk on, with a hope in yer heart!
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Babs – Good guess, and knowing Billy Connelly, that could well have been true at some point, but no.
Your clue is … think ‘aunts’.
Mwahahahaha!!
Petra – No, I’m afraid you’re pretty cold on that guess! Check back and see! I’ll ‘fess up at some point. LOL!
So, I voted for all the right people!! Yay me!!
Ruth – You might not like him, he’s a Scottish stand-up comedian, and he’s foul-mouthed, though somehow not particularly offensive. I would imagine he could be hard to understand for an American not used to the accent though.
I love him, because he’s fearless, and jokes about anything and everything, including quite personal medical matters – like a colonoscopy. He does it all with an air of childlike innocence, and yet, he’s very sharp and witty.
Mary – Hi there! Yes, Indeed I have seen Mrs Brown, and I thought he stole the show! Excellent performance! Funny thing, he doesn’t consider himself more than just competent as a musician either and he’s a great banjo player!
Baino – You got a treadmill! Well done!!
We saw Billy in London at the Apollo, Hammersmith. The ‘Too Old to Die Young’ tour – very, very funny. So he got you all locked out of the car park in Sydney? Oh, I hope he knew about that, it would have been great material for him! ROFL!
He does ramble, it’s part of his charm, I think. This particular ramble started with him apologising for looking at the audience sideways. Ring a bell?
S’obvious. It stops ants getting inside your head.
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Oh, sorry, LOLOLOL! I was sort of a dope on that one. I barely knew what it was and clearly have no clue what he was doing wearing it. I don’t know who that guy is, either …
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I think he was trying to do a poor man’s imitation of Boba Fett. At least the balaclava could be used to put on the “little man” as a hat!
Peace – D
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Silverback – Aha! Well, you’re close-ish. After all, his next line was -
“(…naked, except for a jaggedy-arse balaclava), and ran into the lounge: ‘AAAAHHHH!!!! Giant ants are eating my head!!!”
Does that help at all?
LOL!
Jenny – And you were right, it is some kind of hat! Not so much of a dope.
There are Billy Connolly clips on YouTube, but he does tend to swear. A lot.
River Poet – Sadly no. It was a good idea, though, because it’s the sort of thing the young Billy might have done … except that he was about twelve years old at the time of the balaclava incident and Star Wars wasn’t even a twinkle in the orbit of a distant star.
There. Another clue!!
Hmm. I suppose the Big Yin could have put the balaclava on the “Big Man” as a big man, though since it was a jaggedy-arse one, he probably wouldn’t have wanted to. ROFL!
The clues so far:
1) It’s something to do with aunts – or to be precise, one aunt.
2) The story started with him apologising to the audience for looking sideways at them.
3) It’s not to stop ants getting inside his head, though ants were mentioned.
4) He was about twelve years old at the time.
the most exercise I get from my treadmill is from dusting it down once a month or so..
Billy Connelly is wonderful (I’m a fellow Scot, well originally – I left for England at age 8). Billy once stole my loaf of bread! Seriously, it’s true. I lived in London, a few streets away from him, and he was queuing up ahead of me in the mini-market. I had put the last loaf on the shelf in my basket, and he somehow smuggled it in with his groceries at the check out. He was out the door before I realised, but I chased him down, he apologised profusely, and handed it back – and being the true repentant gent he was, he happily waived any payment for it too!!
Shrinky – Oh, that’s a wonderful story! LOL! According to people who know him, he’s a seriously nice guy, a very gentle soul. He certainly has a lot of charm.
As to the treadmill, I lost three and a half stone a few years back and I’m simply terrified of it all going back on. It’s such a struggle… I put some on each holiday and it’s like pulling teeth getting it off again – still haven’t lost it from May/June. THAT’S why I’m so good about the exercise. It’s got so I just can’t lose any weight without it.
Hmmmm. Getting more hints! It’s a Billy Connelly skit involving an aunt during his childhood. Very interesting, my dear Watson. He sounds very funny. Have never seen him, but will find him in Netflix, hiding out with the ants, perhaps!
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Maybe he robbed the bank the night before?
He is a really funny man. Oh that reminds me, we should try to get his stuff from the online video store here.
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Petra – Petra, he is hilarious, if you can interpret thick Scottish accents!
RMH – No, no bank robbing, but yes, you should try to hire some of his stuff!
Okay, everyone, I can see this is all too difficult for you – which is not surprising. I just thought someone might remember the tale in question, but I don’t want to drive you all nuts, so here’s what it was.
Billy lived with an aunt when he was young, and she used to knit clothes for him. However, she never used a pattern, and she always bought cheap scratchy ‘jaggedy-arse’ wool.
So one evening, she knitted him a balaclava with the eye slit off-centre, and she tried it on him while he was asleep. He woke up thinking giants ants were eating his head, and leapt out of bed – naked except for the jaggedy-arse balaclava..
Actually the truth is, he had an abusive childhood and was very unhappy. And it was out of this environment that he was able to drag the humour that he sees in life today. Some people say you can’t be a comedian without having experienced the rough side of life, and according to people who know him, that certainly fits for Billy.
Jay – that is INCREDIBLE – I lost 3 and a half stones three years back too!! I do watch what I eat now, but having had an undiagnosed under active thyroid was the true culprit for the weight gain. Oh, how I crowed at all those doubters who had always given me that knowing look whenever I said, “But, er, I don’t really eat all THAT much, y’know..” ( S..ing bastards!!)
Now, if only I could shed all that loose skin so easily (sigh), sometimes I feel like the elephant man.
I love him pure and simple …
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Ahhhh!
Husband is a big fan of Billy. This post is making him going online to get his stuff NOW! Ohhh, I can smell laughter.
Shrinky – I have one of those too. I’m on Eltroxin, but I still struggle. I keep thinking ‘next time my blood test will say I need a higher dose’, but it doesn’t happen. LOL!
Yep, I crowed, too. ‘Ha!’
Sandy – It’s hard not to, isn’t it? He has such charm.
RMH – I’ve just picked up a few more VHS tapes on eBay. It really does make the time go fast!
He is soooo funny. Somehow the strong language isn’t so offensive with him – It’s the way he tells ‘em ;O)
I would never have guessed as I don’t think I’ve seen that.
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Id need more than a video to distract me from being on a treadmill.
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Wow, I didn’t know all that about Billy, but it sure explains a lot. It amazes me what the human brain does in order to deal with trauma. It develops humor, stoicism, and resilience or it develops depression, anxiety, multiple personalities or such things. Good thing Billy’s brain went towards the positive!
Peace – D
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Oh man, do I love Billy Connelly. He is a flat out fucking riot. We have Craig Fuergeson (sp?) here on CBS doing the Late Late Show. He is a scream as well.
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Babs – I know! It’s definitely the way he tells them. He’s so endearing!
Meleah – Well, I also have fear, does that count? LOL! I need to keep both my weight and my blood pressure down .. and also, I’m over fifty and many of my female ancestors/relatives ended up less than five feet tall because of osteoporosis. Nuff said.
RiverPoet – It does, doesn’t it? And you’re right, you can go either way … Billy has salvaged something very positive out of his experiences.
Mr N – Indeed he is! And in his own words, too! LOL! I don’t know Craig F but I’ll look on YouTube for him! Always good to find another decent comedian.
Thankyou for visiting my site, and now l have found yours l’ll be back. As an arachnaphobic had to steel myself to watch your hilarious slideshow. Thankfully l have fearless hubby to call on if one of the terrible beasties make it through my defences; though l have to put up with his cackling at my expense l don’t care.
Hi Moannie! – Thanks for coming over to visit! I’m enjoying your blog and have put it in my RSS reader. I’ll be back, for sure.
Glad you liked the slideshow and didn’t find it too terrifying!
It seems like everyone is trying to exercise or diet these days. Iām trying to workout myself again cause things are getting a little bit out of control. The treadmill is an easy machine for me, my regular walking speed is fast. On off days, I do some light weights or work on my triceps.
Valerie – I think we’re all learning to take charge of our own health a little more. We’ve realised that we can’t sit on our backsides all day, every day, eat what we like, and still remain fit and healthy. Pity, ain’t it?