HE'S BUILT DIFFERENT!! Americans React "Whimsical RollAcaster - James Acaster on Would I Lie To You"

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[@lenaoxton8827]

“Everything’s made up and the points don’t matter” Glad you guys finally understand British panel shows now!

[@RS250Squid]

Reminds me of Brian Blessed on HIGNFY. Brian: "I love it with these eggheads, when I win!" Ian: "You're the chairman, you're not supposed to win!" 😀

[@fairy5668]

That's a quote from Whose Line Is It Anyway which is an American show

[@lenaoxton8827]

@@fairy5668 I know, I love who’s line 😊

[@AgentOccam]

Not *everything* is made up. But they do often elaborate in misleading ways. Yeah points don't matter because no one actually wins anything.

[@lenaoxton8827]

@@AgentOccam “Everything” as in the competition.

[@gracebrown3074]

“You can’t say you hate a kid just for shits or giggles if it isn’t true” You certainly can in British television 😂 but it just has to be the right context. Like don’t do it on junior bake off for one 😂

[@andresfontalvo17]

Sean Locke going off on those acting kids at the big fat quizz is one of the best tv moments ever

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Some info for you: The Geddington Volunteer Fire Briagde is NOT an actual fire brigade. They used to be. In 1977 the fire service across the UK went on strike during the ‘Winter of Discontent’. The men of Geddington formed a fire brigade in order to protect their village but were never called into action. Once the strike ended the brigade disbanded with a ‘standing down’ dinner. At a small anniversary dinner the next year it was decided that having a group of men in the village that were willing to respond to any village need was a good idea after all. The group reformed with the name Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade, with members being known as Volunteer Firemen, as a tribute to their original founding purpose and they purchased a former RAF airfield fire engine, which they still have to this day. As fire services are a government service in the UK, they are not a recognised fire service and do not respond to fires. They are simply a men’s club that help the community in any way they can.

[@twintasticboys3499]

Thank you for the info. They sound an amazing group of people 🙂 x

[@timtreefrog9646]

Paul Hollywood: "What happened?" James Acaster: "Started making it, had a breakdown, bon apetit" Classic

[@coot1925]

I got insanely drunk one night and woke up to the police trying to pull me out of a very thorny rose bush covered in cuts.. they patched me up a bit and gave me a lift home. We had a good laugh about it. Good old British police.

[@martinotoole4097]

I woke in the nick on Christmas eve , you get nicked, they wait until your sober, shake your hand and say happy Christmas! 3.20 AM, you are on the street .

[@coot1925]

@@martinotoole4097 I'm 60 now and I look back at some of the crazy things I did when I was younger makes me smile and cringe. Even worse, I had been a rock drummer from the age of 12 until I was 50 and all that entails. Great times but I'm enjoying the slower life now. ✌❤🇬🇧

[@davejones2823]

Nobody cares you attention seeking tools!

[@larryfroot]

My drunken (and youthful) run ins with the British police were always reasoned and reasonable. Don't be shiity, get no shit.

[@cmcculloch1]

Noddy is also the title character from an old kids book and tv show in the uk - his best friend was called Big Ears , which is why James said that

[@annother3350]

James did a section of a radio show called 'James Acasters Classic Scrapes' which were true stories that have happened to james over the years and its great listening.

[@isitafox]

Yeah his audiobook that is a compilation of them all is fantastic

[@JohnnyBigBaws]

I was just about to suggest this, there compilations on KZbin of the radio version. 😅

[@JeffW2000]

Mick took his tennis racket and hit the brussel sprouts at James after laughing about his cabbaged room.

[@karry299]

You can pick any random drug addict and they will tell you any number of similarly fantastic stories. They are all the same, fucking junkies...

[@annother3350]

@@karry299 Are you drunk?!? I dont think you have a single clue what you're talking about

[@gogyoo]

His "bon appétit" line in Great British Bake-Off is hilarious

[@andymack75]

Starting making some flapjacks, had a breakdown.....

[@ianjardine7324]

You missed Rob's come back stop right now is also a line from a spice girls song. But with Rob's dry delivery you have to pay attention.

[@libbybullock8214]

I’ve seen this clip a few times and on this reaction it was the first time I’ve caught on to Rob… very subtle… I even had to sing this song in my head to confirm it was from the Spice Girls …👍😂👍

[@terryoconnor5262]

Did you guys know there is another reactor called “King Boomer” who regularly shouts you guys out as his inspiration for creating his own channel?? He has 50k subs and is originally from Maryland; so that’s an interesting note and he loves you guys 👍

[@AJ-ze1pd]

Wow I never knew he liked these guys too! I like his reactions as well

[@lenaoxton8827]

They know about him, he’s sent them superchats on their livestreams and they always have a lot of love for him.

[@watchreadplayretro]

Embrace The Muppet

[@sconaldo7]

Yeh Spence and Daniel have given him props before. I like his content. I like his process aswell. ETS21 easily my favourite channel

[@lolocaust4967]

Yeah I watch King boomer too. Good channel.

[@matthopper3124]

As previously mentioned, James on Taskmaster is amazing (as is any Taskmaster) also his highlights from Celebrity Bake Off are very funny. Big Fat Quiz of the Year with him is also worth a watch. Basically anything with him in is worth it.

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

Had a breakdown, Bon appétit will forever be iconic 😂🤣

[@colingarner6175]

James acaster is not a comedian, he never says anything funny.😢

[@matthopper3124]

@@colingarner6175 what's the point of your comment? Do you think I'm going to say actually, you're right, I never thought about it like that. How insightful. If I remember I was replying to a request for any more James Acaster clips to look out for not a debate as to whether he was funny or not. I've looked back at some of your other comments and they rarely seem very positive, must be fun being you. Have a lovely day x

[@gemma3877]

And then his stand up about his Bake Off experience. And how they cut out all his explanations about being jet lagged.

[@GroinStrain_]

James Acaster is the best “young” comedian to come out big in the last 5/6 years. He’s really burst bright and anytime he’s on an TV show/panel show you know he’ll be the best on there. His specials on Netflix were great and I think he’s not far from taking the US by storm as well. He’s the comedian that the next generation should want to follow and emulate.

[@2napoleon6]

@Ian Brent Oh god .The first sentence you just wrote is one of the most pathetic things I've ever read. I can smell you from here.

[@lanmandragoran8337]

@@neilcheeseburger Try to change them before the murdering, eh?

[@Francklyynnnn]

A James Acaster special being reacted to by you guys brings me inexplicable happiness! Also I think he's pronounced Ay-Caster, at least that's what most people on British TV call him :)

[@laurenokeeffe4059]

James Talking about being cabbaged is my all time fave 😂

[@AdBoyGenius]

James got me really into British comedy with his Netflix special, I watched a few things on BBC before, but after his Netflix special I deep dove into British comedy and haven't looked back.

[@stephenlackey5852]

James Acaster is a world treasure and should be protected at all costs His 4-part comedy special is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

[@Tass...]

His book James Acaster's Classic Scrapes is an excellent book which covers some of the stories he tells on WILTY in more detail and others. It ranks alongside Bob Mortimers And Away... and This Much Is True by Miriam Margolyes. All have excellent self narrated audio book versions too. A trio of comedy gold.

[@watchreadplayretro]

some great Xmas gift ideas there for a few friends Cheers!

[@vickywitton1008]

I'm definitely going to give both a listen

[@chipsthedog1]

After seeing this I searched for the barrel accross the river thing and there are videos on KZbin of the event. Traditions in Britain are wild

[@jamiesimms7084]

I think it's nearer to Geddington than Kettering

[@dunbar9finger]

The firefighter game James describes is a real game. I don't think its called "squirt", that's James making up a name. But I've watched the local town fire departments compete against each other playing that game at a summer fair. It was an empty metal beer barrel dangling from a cable between two poles they were pushing. It's a real thing fire departments do to see who's better at controlling the hose and aiming the stream.

[@HeartMemory93]

Actually it is 😅 look up "Geddington Squirt 2019" on youtube. It's Geddington vs Kettering (James' hometown)

[@johntysoe4391]

It is the squirt. Been there.

[@Richiecandylover]

I love James Ancaster! Doesn’t look or act 37 as he is!! I can listen to him all day long as he has unique mannerisms and personality

[@carolineb3527]

Haha, I've been to the Geddington Squirt several times - I had friends who lived in the village and it's not far from me. There are even clips of it on KZbin and the Geddington Fire Brigade has its own website which describes some of the community work the guys do around the village. The Squirt is held every Boxing Day between the volunteer brigade and a team from the county's professional fire service; the latter is often a team of cadets. The spectators stand on the bridge over the river which is indeed close enough for the water to spray all over everyone. It's not a large village and there's not a lot of space for people to stand anywhere else so going to the Squirt means you have a good chance of getting wet. Fortunately the village pubs aren't far and have roaring fires at that time of year...

[@csiredbourn]

I live nr Kettering and work with James brother and no matter how crazy you think his stories are they are all true. His brother is completely normal btw

[@davec4955]

Congratulations on spotting Noddy Holder ! Slade were massive in the UK and on the point of breaking in the US when they split, forget the Christmas song they still had a great catalogue of hits !

[@joshua.910]

took long enough😂

[@passionfruit5320]

Just adding you missed the joke about big ears... as in the UK children's show called noddy who had a friend called big ears... In the UK there's x2. Xx

[@pollywilson4042]

James is hilarious!! I'm ill at the moment and feeling rubbish and this video made me laugh so much. Thank you.

[@jeroenstolp9889]

Hello fellow ill person! Hope you recover soon! Have a tea :)

[@katherinewithak2865]

Hello fellow ill peoples lol xxx

[@pollywilson4042]

hello 👋

[@twoofsix3b3g]

I'm not the only one who is wrapped up in a blanket and laughing through my illness then? 😂😂 Ouch it hurts when I laugh

[@ROC3478]

Hope you feel better Polly! Laughter is great medicine.

[@APieceOfLiquid]

James is hilarious. He has fantastic weird style of humour.

[@jamesstandley6935]

With Noddy as the guest, that set up the joke about, "Whose your friend, big ears?" from a UK kids show called Noddy where Big Ears was his best friend.

[@lj8621]

Kia Ora guys from NZ....I love James Acaster and am so happy you reacted to him.....if you get the chance, I'm sure you would enjoy reacting to anything by Joe Lycett too - he is brilliant and well worth a look 👍

[@timtreefrog9646]

Joe Lycett talking about Grinder... Oh my god.

[@lj8621]

@@timtreefrog9646 Or when he changed his name to Hugo Boss 🤣His emails are brilliant and I also enjoyed his Gay Pride, Sexuality, and Gender routine and My Naughty Side (Walrus).....who can forget when he took on that London real estate scammer too....there's too many to mention - the man is hilarious😂

[@timtreefrog9646]

@@lj8621 aaahhhh Walrus. And Peter Peterson. Also Hermes. And the Uber Eats skip restaurant 😂

[@lj8621]

@@timtreefrog9646 So so many hilarious routines - it would be an amazingly hilarious rabbit hole for the guys to dive in to...I really hope they do and I for one would be there liking and sharing it all 👍

[@rickrobinson6824]

It’s brilliant seeing someone from Kettering on the world stage like this!

[@carmelmcshanag8144]

Swimming and Christmas go hand in hand ... In Australia 🤣

[@Ausecko1]

yeah, nothing's more Christmassy than going for a swim, it always takes a while to realise why northerners might think they don't go together. FFS, what else are you going to do when it's 40°C+?

[@MusicalJackknife]

You guys have to listen to the complete Cabadge Chronicles compiling appearances of James on a podcast where he first started talking about the incidents, as well as clips from this show here, but the entire thing is hilarious.

[@BlameThande]

Enjoyed you recognising Noddy Holder. They always used to get him on the Christmas episodes of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" as "the Christmas expert" because of that song.

[@sole129]

You NEVER go wrong with Acaster. He is a jem

[@joguipo]

Probably been said already; but the whole bit is on WILTY "Mick". It's worth watching. Big love from Spain

[@christinestromberg4057]

I love James Acster, and how he keeps such a straight face whilst uttering so much rubbish. LOl Oh and the A at the start of his name is said as Ay, not Ah. Well done for getting Noddy Holder. :)

[@neilbowman573]

I love that you guys are doing this cuz there are a bunch of British shows, and personalities, that are great

[@MiaD666]

James is hilarious. He was also on Big Fat Quiz where he made me laugh so much

[@FlissFloss2906]

I love him on Big Fat Quiz. So so funny! Xx

[@claregallagher8550]

We seem to use cabbages a lot here in the UK for pranks!! Not sure if you saw recently, a newspaper put a bet on a head of cabbage lasting longer than our most recent Prime Minister. The cabbage had a wig on and was put beside a picture of Liz Truss (the Prime Minister). Turns out the cabbage won as Liz Truss only lasted 45 days in office!!

[@atieh3000]

I’m so excited that you finally watched this :) thanksss

[@veryvarley6706]

If you notice on the photograph, it was not just cabbages, there was also a bunch of brussels sprouts ( the evil mini me of the cabbage ) in place of the kids stuff.

[@jonbolton3376]

James had previously told the night in a bush story on another show i love, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.

[@lindahalfpenny3258]

During James' story about wanting the Spice Girls album. The guy on David Mitchell's team is Noddy Holder lead singer of the 70s band Slade. The big ears comment refers to children's writer Enid Blyton's character Buddy whose friend was called Big Ears

[@sporkfindus4777]

I'm so glad that David Mitchell picked up on Lee Mack confusing deer that we have in the UK with reindeer. We have to be mindful of deer running into the road where I'm from.

[@markthomas2577]

Hey guys, you recognised 'Noddy' ........ well done !

[@Owen-dc5jk]

You guys make me smile on days when I don't wanna smile, thank you!!!

[@angh1514]

James Acasters best taskmaster moment is worth a watch guys

[@msmrsro]

You MUST check out James’ appearance on Taskmaster. Absolute classic!

[@GubtodiReviews]

I never even thought to look it up but with him being called Noddy, i just took it as him looking like an older version of Noddy the kids character. 😂

[@pikoborracho81]

I'm from across the pond love this channel and the seperate projects yous both do thank you guys keep it going and good health

[@pikoborracho81]

I'm sorry about the gamertag drunk Paul changed it to this coz of my warzone clan drunk gamers its a clan designed for drunk weekend gamers pmsl

[@s6r231]

If you haven't already, you should react to the big fat quiz of the year with Greg Davies and Richard Ayoade.

[@cherryblossom3046]

I just hope Melvin is not as thick as he is projecting in this sketch, else we are in trouble!😂😂

[@williamschubert4819]

David Mitchell and Lee Mack are also absolutely geniuses. David Mitchell with his rants and Lee Mack with his quick wit.

[@illasbonez1708]

He has a podcast with another comedian, Ed Gamble, where guests pick their dream meal. I love it and listen to it every week, you should check it out!

[@theSonichammer]

the Dan Aykroyd episode is genius

[@illasbonez1708]

its called Off Menu btw! 😅

[@aileenl7227]

Hi guys love your reactions to Wilty looking forward to this 🙂

[@micko11154]

You guys rock!!! 😁 Cheers and thanks from Australia!

[@msmrsro]

The young kid is James Acaster, one of my favorite comedian and panel show contestants.

[@mikemack9701]

James Acaster is my favorite comic storyteller currently.

[@milesbrown68]

Brilliant reaction again lads. One of the highlights of the day

[@claudiaklaase2728]

Please do James Acaster and Jimmy Carr on eight out of 10 Cats

[@deano2506]

That clip is in this compilation

[@BrainbusterLeckie]

Hearing Americans say "Irn Bru" is like coming home and hearing your dog ask "How was your day?" There's something that's not quite natural about what I just experienced there. But I'm glad you lads like the drink! 😂

[@Cheezsoup]

I havent slept in a bush but I have slept (well tried to) in a muddy hole . Once when I was on exercise (British Army). Our harbour area was in the middle of a copse of trees, we had managed to dig shell scrapes thinking we would only be there for half an hour or so, instead the staffy (staffsergeant) in charge said "settle in lads we will be here for a while" twenty minutes later I was snoring (soon got wakened up for that) I had been sleeping in the shellscrape which now had a good two inch layer of mud/water in it. In my defense I was knackered having been awake and humphing for a couple of days.

[@elvesrus]

Might be personal watching, but he has a stand up miniseries on netflix. One of the episodes is literally about jury duty. Also on the subject of that kid, look at the pride on his face as James describes what he did.

[@zenadavis6069]

Really enjoyed watching this. Have to admit that you really took me by surprise when recognised Noddy Holder! Nice one! 😁 Respect to you both 😊

[@gemma3954]

Please react to James Acaster’s ‘Sunday Brunch’ compilation on KZbin. Every time he goes on there he tells them it’s his birthday 🥳 🎂🎉😂🤣

[@jackgreen3978]

Piss myself watching that compilation every time. Lovejoy and Simon are like two baby sitters knowing they cannot control the situation aswell

[@christeasdale1910]

James’ life is so surreal, it’s no surprise that every story he told in this video was true.

[@BonJody]

I love that you're covering this. James Acaster

[@BonJody]

I must not be very good at adulting because my first reaction would be to call my mom and have her put money in my account. Or maybe try to find a hostel or a shelter.

[@MrN4de]

I’ve got to say, I recently found your channel. And I absolutely love that you react to some different stuff from all the other reactors I’ve seen. Really fun going through your videos! Been watching for almost a couple of hours now, finally subscribed!

[@AriasandtheNATION]

Much love!

[@HOLYWELL]

It may have been pointed out in another comment but when Lee said,no, he really really wanted it,Rob said Stop Right Now which was another Spice Girls hit

[@MetalMonkey]

It's pronounced Ay-Caster, he's hilarious. 3:25 Is one of the best WILTY stories of all time. Melvin (no idea who he is) makes it better with his bench comments!.........James "There's an old saying, you're warmer in a bush than on a bench"

[@jimjogger306]

Just a FYI, We dont generally have outdoor public pools in the UK, I dont know of a single outdoor pool, They are all indoor.

[@55tranquility]

There is a fair few outdoor pools or lidos in the UK, including Brixton believe it or not, probably about 4 or 5 dotted around London. Also Newbury, Oxford, Reading- there is probably about 130 odd in the UK according to wickipedia, many are the originals built in the 1930s, rescued and brought back to life and are fascinating examples of Art Deco architecture. I only know this as I worked on the restoration of Reading Lido, so got quite interested in the history etc

[@jimjogger306]

@@55tranquility Oh ive seen 'pools' but no 'Swimming pools' , Big difference

[@EdwardLindon]

You guys are sweet. It was fun watching you have a hoot watching our lad James.

[@Loki1815]

Don't forget that Acaster is from Kettering Town, in Northampton. I had the misfortune to work in a firm in Kettering, there were 200 people working there and 3 people that I had spoke to had never left the Town, for any reason. One was a 30 yr old married man with a car. Close by were Santa Pod Raceway, where I ran my Honda 750 Turbo, Rockingham Motor Speedway, Northampton International Raceway, Nene Valley Raceway. There are also 2 Football teams close by, if motor racing isn't your thing! There is an aerodrome less than 8 miles away, where I saw a Vulcan Bomber, XH558. So, as boring as I think Kettering is, there are plenty of things to do in the vicinity but they are very funny people!

[@watchreadplayretro]

Great stuff guys, and yep great catch on Noddy!

[@Wolfie-q8y]

15:55 When you watch a compilation based on one person and you get to the part where you have to guess who's friend the random guest is, I'm guessing it's the person who the compilation is made on 🤔😂 bit of a give away

[@10thdoctor15]

Lee is very quick, 'Mack Speed' is a great compilation of his speedy jokes.

[@bethgillott4147]

I have been in this situation twice, one time I slept in the train station after a music festival, the other time I'd been out with friends and I just went back to the bar until my first train home

[@Biempje]

James was in Taskmaster as well. The show with Greg Davies. Series 7. Hilarious.

[@DSGodiva]

Even if you don't react to it, you guys should watch the "Mick" one in its entirety. Between James and Gabby's stories it's hilarious!

[@totaldebanker]

Being from Northamptonshire myself, I can't wait for the upcoming game of Squirt this year.

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

It wasn’t an L. It was a win. You recognized the name. Kudos.

[@CorvusCorone68]

no he was saying that as a musician it was his loss for not recognizing Noddy first

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

@@CorvusCorone68 And my point was a positive reassurance that he did get it. It’s all good. It’s so out of context that it’s understandable.

[@viviennerose6858]

Do yourselves a favour, and watch a show called 'Alan Davies, As Yet Untitled', where James not only talks about Basingstoke, but also about an early stand-up gig he did, and a time he was in Paris. In fact, watch the entire episode, because the entire panel has epic stories to tell.

[@makaveliuk86]

Love that final one,never fails to crack me up👌😂😂 Definitely need to check out more of James, his stand up special on Netflix is top tier, there's a few clips on here👀🔥😂😂 Jus a lil note,his name is pronounced James A-caster 👌💜

[@BonJody]

I love the Mick story, it's one of favorite James' story

[@Sdw77]

Very funny fellas, enjoyed that👍🏽👌🏽😂🫶🏽

[@sconaldo7]

Ive been to Basingstoke train station many many times I know exactly where he talking about however those bushes are full of rats. He was either very fortunate there wasn't any in his or it was winter .

[@DanE-bp6et]

Acaster on 8 OUT OF 10 CATS talking about his time in a band is even better than the cabbage story

[@sarahealey1780]

This shows that you have never been on the piss in the UK Bush sleeping is a normal past time here 😀 Me and my partner used to live in the country and he would bike to the nearest town for a drink and bike back, one night while biking home very drunk he had a crash with a badger he landed in a thorn Bush and the badger was really pissed off with him he couldn't get his feet out of the bike cleats so crawled further into the thorn Bush for safety from the badger dragging the bike on his feet behind him and eventually fell asleep he woke up about 5am and biked the rest of the way home, I found him the next morning covered in blood and mud asleep on the kitchen table. Country life 🤣

[@martinbobfrank]

It sounds so stupid it has to be real. In my early twenties (decades ago), I walked home drunk and decided to have a wee by going up a slope of a bridge to a railway line. I kind of lost my way back, tripped and fell asleep. When I woke up in the morning, I was three feet away, caught up in brambles, from a twenty-foot drop to the road and path below me. I was still tipsy when I woke up, got home and got hassle for being out all night drinking. So, to me, your story sounds real!

[@hayleypellatt1224]

I live in Basingstoke, and the bush us the best place to sleep 😂😂😂😂

[@20bstar]

Great video. He has a podcast with another comedian Ed Gamble called Off-Menu. The episode with Greg Davies is hilarious who is the Taskmaster which is a hilarious show as other commenters have said :)

[@Gomorragh]

ive been in a situation where i had enough for the train home and had just missed the last bus home, time suddenly draws out, paint drying takes less time as you get cold, and the colder that it gets the slower time passes ..... at one time or another, most uk people have ended up saying sod it and either slept in a bush or the like... Indoor Pool as outdoor pools are mainly reserved for certain holiday locations and mostly are closed after september ..... remember that the temp will be around 30f to 40f maybe 50f if lucky ..... Noddy Holder also did an advert for nobby's nuts ..... the tagline "No theyre NOBBY's nuts not Noddy's" the advert showing people trying to get his nuts ....

[@Lones555]

Kinda sad that Slade only seem to be known for their Christmas song. They had some great songs in UK that a few big US bands made covers of (Kiss covered "run Run Away, Quiet Riot covered "Cum On Feel The Noise").

[@micko11154]

Saw them live in Sydney mid 70's. Great show! Cheers!

[@michaelwicks1088]

Yeah James was in a band. Look up his stories of him playing in a band when his front man shows up in a dress, I think it was on WILTY was extremely funny

[@vaudevillian7]

Yeah volunteer firefighters is a much bigger thing in the US, presumably because of the relative isolation of communities in the US primarily (wanting everything for as little money as possible, especially tax money, may also play into it) Volunteers are always helpful in all walks, I used to volunteer with the NHS but I’d rather my firefighters were all fully funded and paid

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

The Geddington Volunteer Fire Briagde is NOT an actual fire brigade. In 1977 the fire service across the UK went on strike during the ‘Winter of Discontent’. The men of Geddington formed a fire brigade in order to protect their village but were never called into action. Once the strike ended the brigade disbanded with a ‘standing down’ dinner. At a small anniversary dinner the next year it was decided that having a group of men in the village that were willing to respond to any village need was a good idea after all. The group reformed with the name Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade, with members being known as Volunteer Firemen, as a tribute to their original founding purpose and they purchased a former RAF airfield fire engine, which they still have to this day. As fire services are a government service in the UK, they are not a recognised fire service and do not respond to fires. They are simply a men’s club that help the community in any way they can.

[@casperselka671]

React to more of James on WILTY the story about his band will make you wet yourself

[@megs4193]

This young fella is hilarious 😂 😃 thanks guys 👍👍👍👍🙏💞.

[@Alimagify]

My youngest is off school sick today. She is lying on me on the sofa. I have never felt fear like the moment Santa was mentioned! Thankfully she was asleep... When she wakes I'm getting my headphones 🤣🤣 ❤️

[@Janeswhitfield]

🌹🇬🇧🌹James Acaster is my favourite stand up comedian I love him

[@ΤάσοςΚαυσοκαλυβίτης]

At 22:50 you can really see the repressed anger in his face :D

[@cherryblossom3046]

A leafy bush is always safer and warmer than an exposed bench for shelter!

[@55tranquility]

he's roasting him as a reserve fire fighter, like professional soldiers will roast reserve soldiers as part timers - basically not the real deal. But i know some reserve firefighters here in the UK who do attend fires - but they are generally the backup if they are needed and then the full time fire crews will dig at them for turning up when the most of the work is done!

[@DDaHamzter]

Most volunteer firefighters in EU (and UK) don't really have much training or schooling so they are only allowed to do supportive roles for the professional teams (eg drive, prepare lining / hoses, cleaning.. ) so they can do their job quicker and more effeciently.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Oh, that sucks. In America, we have have firehouses made up almost entirely of volunteer firefighters, save for the fire chief. Also, I don't know if the UK or other parts of the world (the West in particular) do this, but most firehouses require one to at least have EMT training, if not training as a paramedic. Personally, never understood the whole volunteer firefighter thing. I don't know how anyone can work a full-time job, have family/personal life, and then do all this hard work... for no compensation. And in the U.S., 70% of firefighters are volunteer. Sounds like they just don't wanna pay people, or offer benefits. EMTs and Paramedics sure aren't volunteer. Police aren't volunteer, even though they tend to do cause more damage than they prevent.

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

@@FLQueerLiberal1982 The Geddington Volunteer Fire Briagde is NOT an actual fire brigade. They used to be. In 1977 the fire service across the UK went on strike during the ‘Winter of Discontent’. The men of Geddington formed a fire brigade in order to protect their village but were never called into action. Once the strike ended the brigade disbanded with a ‘standing down’ dinner. At a small anniversary dinner the next year it was decided that having a group of men in the village that were willing to respond to any village need was a good idea after all. The group reformed with the name Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade, with members being known as Volunteer Firemen, as a tribute to their original founding purpose and they purchased a former RAF airfield fire engine, which they still have to this day. As fire services are a government service in the UK, they are not a recognised fire service and do not respond to fires. They are simply a men’s club that help the community in any way they can.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

@@CymruEmergencyResponder so a big difference between ours. It's crazy, I think in the U.S., the firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics are - in my eyes - bigger heros than most cops these days. Yet, 70% of our firefighters don't get paid for putting risking their lives.

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

@@FLQueerLiberal1982 Fire services are a regional government service in the UK. Rather than having small independent fire departments in each town we have fire stations in each town that are part of a large Fire Service that covers the whole county/counties. Ever station in each fire service uses the same equipment which is paid for by taxes. There is no fundraising to buy equipment that is second hand. The firefighters, even those who respond to calls when their pager goes off (like your volunteers) are paid.

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

You are incorrect. All firefighters in the UK are qualified firefighters.