Ahh, the art of self-defense. Important to study, fun to laugh at. While we don’t want to get defensive about our choices, this Top 10, is, of course, subjective. We hope at least one makes you giggle. A note of caution: there is some violence in some of these, albeit mostly fake, so we’ll apply a PG-13 rating.
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Cute bit here originally found on Funny or Die.
9.
Chelsea Handler ‘tries’ her hand at Krav Maga, the Israeli version of self-defense.
8.
I especially like the maneuver with the glasses in this one.
7.
This one takes the prize for funniest actor playing the part of the attackee (Yeah, just coined that word).
6.
Classic ‘Reverse’ Self Defense here gets extra points for using “Menah Menah” as the underscore.
5.
This poor guy doesn’t even know what’s coming.
4.
Self Defense for Ladies
3.
The alternative Grab from the Back in this one is priceless.
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What list would be complete without Monty Python? Here is their classic Self Defense Against Fruit.
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This hilarious one from DerrickComedy.com, the brilliant minds behind Mystery Team.
Bonus vid
Jim Carrey’s funny Self Defense against a knife attack.
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I just had to comment because the ad I got at the bottom reads as such:
“WARNING: Do Not Read This If You Have Moral, Ethical or Religious Reasons Against Hurting (Or Even Killing) Someone Who Violently Attacks You, Your Wife Or Your Kids…”
I love being targeted as a violent man in advertising first thing in the morning!
posted by nikki on 8-6-2009 at 9:22 am
I love that gun shop commercial that looks a cheesy suspense movie or security system commercial.
Pretty blond woman alone at home, hears a noise. Man outside trying to break in. He makes it in the door and BAM, lady blows him away with a shotgun.
THAT’S how you take care of that situation.
posted by Tracie on 8-6-2009 at 9:35 am
Do you mean this nikki? I about died laughing when i saw that too, and then i did when i read your comment. It’s fine now, i’m alive again.
I found it funny because it’s telling me NOT to read the text it wanted me to read. Oh, and apparently I’m married and have kids now. And It’s Important To Capitalize Every Word In My Statement Too.
posted by Steven on 8-6-2009 at 9:41 am
I always gets the Joan Rivers ads. How do they know I am aging, plastic-filled has been? I mean, they don’t even know who I am! (Or do they???)
posted by Hyacinth on 8-6-2009 at 1:19 pm
The first video I thought of when I saw the title was Bas Rutten’s…I was not disappointed
posted by Helder on 8-6-2009 at 2:05 pm
Hehehehe…I thought of the Bas Rutten video straight away too. I wish they’d included his great advice about how to “smash his face in the ambiance”. :-D
posted by dooflotchie on 8-6-2009 at 10:41 pm
They forgot the “Steven Seagal Geometry Class” skit from SNL.
posted by junebee on 8-6-2009 at 10:48 pm
Bas Rutten is the best! I love his over-the-top style and sound effects.
Check out a very funny video of him on http://www.celldefense.com
Bas breaking cell phone contracts provides major laughs.
posted by JimT on 9-14-2009 at 6:47 pm
LMAO..Those self defense videos were awesome..lol. Thanks for the laugh!
posted by Molly on 10-19-2009 at 2:13 pm