Limmy explains why he's no longer chatty in taxis with the driver

[@Shenanigan5]

Taxi driver - ‘can I just drop you off here?’ Pulls up next to the Clyde.

[@DrPeculiar312]

Hahaha

[@User-pf6wg]

“Hard shoulder king st bridge”

[@spiritofnegation]

Tbh I find it very endearing that he confides in us like it's a confessional booth. We get ye Limmy. Yer our wee lad.

[@parlay-music]

…. And he went aff to throw himself aff the Kelvin bridge

[@RookAdmirer]

Taxi drivers don't want to talk to you, taxi drivers want to hear themselves talk. Best to just go "Aye?" every few seconds.

[@johng94x]

Limmy is the absolute epitomy of overthinking and awkward social interactions 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mark-jr6ld]

It's like if Larry David was nicer

[@Game4ALaugh]

He should take the bus, least if he starts talking aloud to the driver about what road would be the quickest to his stop everybody will move away at which point he'll have nobody to converse with, and he'll be happier for it. 😅

[@vodkaboy]

that skit with his character running because others run, it's great because of this

[@thegrimyeaper]

He's exactly like me, I find nothing funny about this.

[@rat6893]

@@Game4ALaugh THANK YOU DRIVER BYE

[@paulmac4084]

20 years - fair play Limmy

[@Toshibaq]

That is more Of an achievement than man on the fucking moon

[@brianmmacu]

Note to any taxi drivers, if you want him to talk to you, just ask him about Surprise Surprise He will not leave the car

[@kraftypk7283]

"do you remember cilla black pal, blind date was a hoot wasn't it?"

[@alan-sk7ky]

Sooh, that james corden eh?

[@user-eq5ub5rs3g]

Or the underlying racist narrative of 321

[@chinny_reckon]

Pro-palestinian and made the best comment. 👌🏻

[@browngaymethodistjesuschri1361]

@@chinny_reckonthe most generic?

[@eoghan.5003]

For those interested, *that* Dumbarton Road only goes to Yoker. There it becomes Glasgow Road, but after a mile in Clydebank it becomes Dumbarton Road again! It continues until it the Dunglass Roundabout past Bowling, where it joins Great Western Road and so picks up the A82 - but it's still called Dumbarton Road until just before Dumbarton, where it splits into Stirling Road which takes the A82, and Glasgow Road going into the town centre. So does Dumbarton Road go to Dumbarton? Yes and no.

[@colinpaton3304]

Hell yeah

[@glennmalpassart]

Yes or no

[@risingdawn5259]

I've never been to Yoker

[@DrPeculiar312]

Turns out the cabby is a fan

[@nunyabizness690]

​@@risingdawn5259I'm no fae yoker

[@markcopeland3011]

If you are ever struggling for Glasgow taxi driver banter, just say "it's no the same intit no? no the same anymare, Worlds gone mad". Then just sit back and enjoy the show.

[@updown5238]

Ye used to be able to say that and sit back and enjoy the show; these days it's no the same anymore.

[@commanderpanda9356]

I had an uber driver, old guy, confide in me that his son was a loser and was wasting his time doing nothing, but he was so proud that I was in uni studying something. Sounded like he wanted to adopt me at one point. Little did he know I was getting a ride out of the city because I was dropping out.

[@kevinbyrne3012]

Former comedian Limmy from the Limmy show shuns hardworking taxi driver

[@David-cm4ok]

Cathcart Road is another long road, for enthusiasts out there.

[@Disglusting]

"Nightmare isn't it?" "What is?" "Many things" 😂

[@DustyRagu]

Cause im autistic as fuck, i always give them a minute to try to converse, if they dont i ask them if they mind that im putting on headphones. Most of the time they just said go right ahead, but every once in awhile you'll get somebody that scoffs at me or makes a joke about me not needing permission. This is my current best strategy lol

[@lanewalp8727]

Limmtistics unite

[@Ash-lz5kg]

put the headphones on before the taxi pulls up, have one slightly off so you can greet them and they are much less likely to talk to you

[@gary-f2m]

Type of person (like me) to put the phone to the ear with a pretendy call, just to avoid the street guys trying to persuade you to change your broadband provider

[@KaraokeDave]

I never knew this about you Limmy. Respect. This is the best clip yet. And the bar is high.

[@noviceytp5005]

Poor taxi driver. They say never to meet your idols 😂

[@micheleaherne2729]

When you said Falling Down and the fast food scene...it made my day. Thank you.

[@jamesmcgeachie]

I’ve had exactly the same experience. Some drivers only learned how to monologue, conversation takes them off guard.

[@Mrdede1998]

I have never gotten in to a taxi by myself in my 26 years because I don’t want to have to deal with the issue of conversation. This justifies my fears.

[@thegrimyeaper]

I once had a taxi driver that was completely silent for half an hour until he said "I don't even take a shower in the morning. I just take a big glass of milk and I'm refreshed!"

[@MrJonyish]

Limmy describes patter I’ve had with about 50 taxi drivers in my life “oh mind them road works” “Oh aye bet they’re just using up the budget makes it pure hell to get down that street and awl” but for some reason he went mute

[@Game4ALaugh]

All roads lead back to you Limmy

[@RMcL328]

“not being into football” currently translates in Glasgow to “i support rangers”. 😂

[@markscott3158]

King Street is acknowledged to be the longest street in Britain since it is 0.2 miles longer than Duke Street, Glasgow - generally accepted as being the longest street.

[@ChorltonOutlaw]

We are therapy for Limmy and I love it

[@falconhoof3421]

Limmy"s good Lady >>> "tf happened to party chat Limmy. where"d that guy go Brian?" 🤣🤣

[@iamthekingof1omillionsunsets]

no shit you don't talk to taxi drivers, have you seen that movie? dude was mental!

[@waitaminute8216]

Preach. How we alienate ourselves from 98% of Scottish males - not like fitba!

[@rat6893]

a woulda just screamed at him I DONT FUCKIN DRIVE

[@lewangillard9701]

At the end of the day you're there to get from A to B using a taxi, not to make a new friend. I don't always talk to them I just stay silent can't be arsed chatting most of the time

[@martingarricks6209]

preachhhhhhh. I get they're on a 10hr shift and they're trying to pass the time but I just wanna get on my way other than talk about shit I don't really wanna talk about. One time, I asked the driver that I was going for a nap and If it was fine if he would wake me up when I get there, he said "ye ofc" so I shut my eyes and then about 5s later, the guy started having a random convo with me like he didn't hear anything I just said, I was so bamboozled 😭

[@Superstar_tradesman1]

​@@martingarricks6209🤣

[@vlnow]

I used to be a delivery driver and the local council are famous for constantly monumentaly fking up the road system in my city, so i always have loads of well informed road related banter to enjoy with taxi drivers.

[@Dw4rnold]

limmy in my cab would be the best day ever. not kidding

[@JeromeBeckett]

I wonder what he'd hate more, the taxi driver having boring chat or them going "Oh my god! Limmy! Ah go on do Deedee for us!"

[@garyrigby21]

All mice are gay and from space I've got a friend who's face is made out of electricity and ham

[@scribble3478]

That's Rory I know it.

[@Hrossey]

It’s when ye mentioned knightswood, b&q then I got the shivers. You’re approaching Yoker now, and you’ve nae business being in Yoker. 😉

[@minchmoorramblers6856]

I was in a taxi yesterday. It became obvious that the driver had the flu. His face and hair was drenched with sweat. He had a hoarse cough. Then he mentioned that he had COVID but “I would work through anything mate”. The taxi stank of mucus. I was with my elderly mum who has an auto immune illness. I have severe asthma. Now I’m worried sick for both of us.

Im sure your vaccinantions will keep you safe😵‍💫

[@mylifeisaparty]

are you ok

[@minchmoorramblers6856]

@ I’m ok just now. I worry because although I keep up with my vaccines, the last time I had COVID it was a severe strain of the virus. My whole immediate family had it and my mum ended up hospitalised. The worst thing was an excruciating headache. The worst I’ve ever felt. I had a high fever too. It went on for a month. The previous 2 times I had COVID were mild so I was shocked. It must have been bad. My mum wasn’t allowed out of hospital until they decided she was ok. I was as ill as my mum and looking back we both agree that I should have been in hospital too.

[@mylifeisaparty]

@@minchmoorramblers6856 damn. I'm glad you both got better

[@minchmoorramblers6856]

@ Thanks 🙏

[@carpetfluff35]

People who ask how you're doing don't want an honest answer and the second you start telling them how you really are they switch off.

[@grantmcinnes1176]

I want to talk about what you want to talk about Limmy. And its not the roads.

[@BallJuiceOfZeus]

Fuck i love Limmy ❤ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zedooncadhz]

The art of conversation isn't talking about yourself or them it's talking about a common theme

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Great Western Road, Brentford? Where People Just Do Nothing was filmed. When the HQ of Sega used to be. Where head office of Sky used to be. Quite famous officers down that road, the "Golden Mile". The DoItAll from the 80s adverts was down that road, we always used to go in it.

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Oh, is it one in Scotland?

[@zhu05107]

It does start at St George’s Cross, butI like continuing east along New City Road which used to be GW rd and looking back West and going “ aw this used to be the same street “

[@georgegabriel5808]

I'm exactly the same. Small talk seems pointless, I just want to say the actual truth.

[@cartoonhead9222]

Was half expecting his Yoony Englishman to be the taxi driver.

[@Taperack123]

I feel bad at laughing at him describing his suicide plans but that would be so fucking awkward for the driver 😅

[@Ash-lz5kg]

this was like a written joke in a stand up act, was so funny

[@frankiefugazi]

Great Western Road...all day long. Fantastic road that.

[@TheStevenWhiting]

If the drivers read/listened to your book, they'd get it.

[@spongythecake]

YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH

[@NagasakiBladers]

Brian 'King of Small Talk' Limond

[@neiluk1470]

Hella big road

[@dermotheaney]

Imagine having a famous guy like Limmy in your car and you’re like .. “yeah let’s give the fella the silent treatment, he doesn’t like football”

[@kuroistuc]

Taxi drivers DEFEATED by Limmy's ADHD brain

[@louisl7788]

'I'm just trying to mimic you' 🤔😅... Aaah yeah I see - then the driver stops talking ....

[@justinalobley9826]

Very good point about Argyle Street.

[@chinny_reckon]

Tell me i'm not the only person who cried watching this? Limmy, look after yourself please - you're the only person who can make me laugh like a drain while I'm doing the dishes. 🌺

[@EnergyChat]

Sorry to go all youtube on you haha but does he look like hes not looking after himself? Hes the most looking after yourself person in the whole of glasgow lol. Self aware and self determined. I think what hes describing is the impossible situation that other people put you in by attempting to control you. Stuck between the pressure of upsetting a stranger and the pressure of embarrassing his wife, he is forced to do work to please everyone instead of being honest and genuine and being allowed to express himself. 'Look after yourself' is one of these phrases that cause anxiety instead of easing it. its so loaded with judgement and when people say it to you, they become a burden to you, because theyve gave you a chore to do. You want to scream I AM LOOKING AFTER MYSELF. If i werent then you wouldnt have had this insight into my mental state. When everyone around you is like this, you have no abilty to express and you learn not to. Ironically i think taxi drivers like weird responses as its entertaining and a good story.

[@chinny_reckon]

@@EnergyChat that's interesting I hadn't thought of it like that. I suppose the implication could be read as 'it's partially your fault'. It wasn't meant like that though.

What a depressing thread.

[@chrismcgourty1756]

Nearly ended masel on limmy talking about endin himsel.

[@Snotlingfondler]

People don't want to talk about stuff that actually matters, they just want mindless small talk, I hate it.

[@magiliangaming]

omg limmy that is #relatable

[@KaraokeDave]

Where can i find that T-shirt

[@Wildrover82]

I stopped grtting taxis years ago because of this awkwardness. I'd rather walk or bus it...

[@SteveHamiltonMusic]

Maybe someone can develop an app that responds to taxi drivers with random affirmations.

[@JackPowellD]

This is a man slowly falling apart.

[@dalekelly1037]

Brilliant man

[@eyeshandy]

lol i always ask cabbies if that budget thing's a myth

[@vwb9695]

i feel you. Most people are too surface-level for me. Same things have happened to me and I just stay silent in cabs now.

[@DJCJ999]

Naw man you have ask the holy trinity of taxi banter… have you been busy? What time did you get on? What time are you finished?

[@mr.a8315]

6:51 No, no... this was Dum-burton Road.

[@bilo84-qc6ux]

Limmy def on the spectrum 😂😂🙌🏻

[@DGman123]

Comical genius

[@KIager]

No wonder I like Limmy. He's literally me.

[@360Fov]

Being from UK, particularly Manchester, and growing up since 1986 as somebody that's not into football at all is definitely very gay of me.

[@CAREorDIE]

to end this video is that somethin i afteh do in the app?

[@smokeybear69]

Love Limmy. 😂

[@headtheballington]

Confessing to being a hyper sensitive artist in constant pain about the human condition instead of pretending to like football.

[@TheVicar]

You're now banned from my taxi

[@sheareracuna896]

Nightmare

[@Kazza_8240]

Again, Limmy being relatable as fuck 😅

[@dudekazoo]

Does anybody know what his shirt says?

[@HALFSQUASHED]

Scotland's for me! It is a Belle and Sebastian T-shirt from 2006

[@dudekazoo]

@@HALFSQUASHED Thank you!

[@Tattieboggle]

Get the bus

[@scottmcdowell27]

To Yoker

[@andysun73]

If you say you’re English these days they throw you in jail.

[@Sideburna]

Anglophobia is a real problem in Scotland

[@Elzzaw]

Small talk with strangers is disingenuous as fuck. Two people with nothing in common trying to force themselves to pretend like they care for 20 minutes.

[@Kazza_8240]

Exactly how I see it 👌🏻

[@Cryin98]

Agreed. I also feel that way about customers and service people being fake nice to each other.

[@fredrickzoller5643]

There is nothing wrong with common courtesy

[@Cryin98]

@@fredrickzoller5643 courtesy to me is shutting up and not talking to me lol

[@grantmcinnes1176]

We live in a SOCIETY here :)

[@callumcoates-keddypsychesy5954]

Taxi drivers are hit and miss these days.

[@TheStevenWhiting]

I'm not into football, no interest in it, yet like playing it on the PC for some reason.

[@57mykz]

Fitbaw

[@Mynestrone]

God bless Lynn

[@sundarworldTV]

Aw mate, I'm an Uber driver these days and see the pure deep tangents I end up on with my customers? I love it mate. Sometimes it's like a counselling session, sometimes a spontaneous connection, sometimes we're creasing ourselves. It's so good, I'd love to have him in the car. That said, aye, you can do something on the app to set a preference for a quiet ride and it'll let the driver know before he can confirm the pick up.

[@KRSEVEN]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ejeca5932]

hahaha

[@MegaGreatpretender]

😂

[@ElvenSpellmaker]

Torimmy.

[@Aririririoeod]

What is he saying?

[@lightningtree5432]

The taxi driver now regrets trying to be pleasant. Hope never to meet you.

[@mollycuddle9990]

i'm the same, even the taxi driver who is extremely religious and forever tries to convert me has to now get stern and ask me to leave pronto upon arriving, due to myself yapping away. about anything else but his preaching. I see that as a win ( for me )..

[@Ligerpride]

Looking thin.

[@BallJuiceOfZeus]

But the lads biceps 💪 still looking thicc af

[@Kazza_8240]

Till he stands up and you see the 'nappy arse' 😂

[@ej5677]

I have this a lot. Generally a chatty fella, but hate football. Chat griiiiinnnndddddsss to a halt 90% of the time cause i have nothing to talk about there. Though once I had a taxi driver go off on some mad conspiracies rant; we’ve never been to space, and the moon and stars are all just projections, they couldn’t be real. As if that explanation could even begin to make sense 🤦‍♂️

[@scribble3478]

I honestly thought Limmy was straight.😁

[@LightningBoltzTV]

So self inflated

[@slimthickens3981]

Shut up, Limmy, golly. guy talks too much am I right. Cant even understond him

[@torm0]

Gee, now I remember, you that guy from Overwatch. Blow it out yer ass.

[@HailSatanGodOfThisWorld]

😂😂😂

[@HailSatanGodOfThisWorld]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@HailSatanGodOfThisWorld]

😂😂😂😂