Limmy's Improv Stories: Glasgow Uni Student on Work Experience at the Barras

[@adudefromtheukvideos]

Hey Limmy - I’m just 3 months into a 600 year prison sentence for the cannibalistic murder of 87 women and children, so as you can imagine I’m a bit down in the dumps - these videos are a real treat, helping me forget my troubles. Thanks and all the best x

[@Scott_Raynor]

stay strong mate you'll be out soon

[@quantumjourney1]

Stay true to yourself ignore the haters they’re just jealous x

[@robertmartin4555]

You'll pull through, I'm sure it was all just a misunderstanding

[@chrisscott7990]

Hopefully an endorsement from limmy will show people our life choices aren't something to be ashamed of.

[@urgumskurgum7570]

Do you know where i can get some steak ?

[@mt2oo8]

Unreal how invested I was in this story. Just zonked out picturing it aw out

[@zanaris-xu5fr]

"I CANT BREATHE!!!!" [Terrifying Presence] "coz im fucking killing ye."

[@sleepcyclesgaming]

used to buy games in the barras from a guy. he'd walkie talkie a lad and he'd appear with CDs for the ps1. great times.

[@avlpe7662]

What about Amiga disks before that, did you ever get them there..!??

[@aluskn]

@@avlpe7662 Not in the Barras, I'm from Manchester, but this brings back memories of me as a 13 year old travelling 30 minutes on a bus to Cheetham Hill to meet up with an older lad, hand over a fiver and get passed a brown shipping envelope full of 3.5" disks loaded with ST and Amiga Warez compilations from groups like Automation and Fairlight, good times :)

[@pitchwife7573]

pissing myself why does it always end up so violent

[@Dinckelburg]

It's what the shareholders demand

[@TurtleShellProductions]

​@@DinckelburgMost self aware shareholders

[@Darthox200]

“We’re corrupt as fuck” This is the best sentence I’ve heard a person say

[@G2020-]

You need to get out more then, Craig.

[@kirstymcintee8162]

I kno man hehe

[@pimposki6232]

@@kirstymcintee8162 "hehe" is the best possible spelling for this "hehe im corrupt as fuck man hehehehe"

[@PeroxideQueenie]

Think this is my favourite one, I like an uplifting story.

[@jimmyboyd817]

How noisey are you?!

[@BIGJAMES026]

My name is Jamesy Johnstone and I absolutely shat myself when you said my name staring into the depths of my soul

[@scumbad7953]

But you look like a Peter.

[@KirbyMario12345_939]

That intimidating angry guy voice is comedy gold.

[@Sadpanda82]

Aye, that's pretty standard for Scots.

[@urthofthenewsun8465]

I love how he whisper shouts because his wean and the missus are probably asleep

[@Elcore]

Laugh a minute when yer on the receiving end ay it selling steaks in the Barras.

[@Jonathan-pg2hd]

“Jenksy was right about you lot man” - barras salesmen

[@majalis7010]

asmr roleplay: you’re getting strangled for using the word “sate” in the barras

[@Jamie-yr9be]

That was my favourite part, it reminded me of Ivor Cutler's "The Shapely Balloon" when the shopkeeper goes ballistic after hearing the word "assuage"

[@baisteescruncher]

So weird but me and my wife were shagging there with our usual KZbin playlist of shagging tunes and this video randomly came on the sequence. Even weirder we both just ploughed on. I was watching this whilst rattling her up the Miller and Carter (I.e Farter) and we were both just laughing away. Thanks

[@rutter89]

This comment man 😂

[@Etcher]

This comment is better than the video!

[@cartmanofsp]

Hahahahaha

[@bajsbrev4651]

Is it the playlist "tunes for when burst"? Those are some BANGING 80s tune m8.

[@jamamafegan4382]

Hahahahahahaha

[@yuudoooo]

"great on a plate" you just can't teach that

[@patrickhughes8040]

pissin myself

[@jackmiller1324]

These emotions feel too real. Feel like this is some life experience comming out here

[@scottinbristol]

There's personal tragedy in all good comedy

[@kdmedia1534]

Nah Limmy’s just that good.

[@captainbeachboy3413]

even the polis dinnae like a grass

[@roisinmc7442]

I always remember when I was in first year in Glasgow Uni, just arrived from Northern Ireland and someone told me to go to the barras one weekend. There was a jakey guy trying to sell 1 shoe and a wee van selling "sea food" that smelt really off and was stinking the whole place out. Was a baptism of fire. Bought a load of pirate cds, happy days 🤣

[@WritingOnGames]

Was worried Craig wouldn't be involved for a minute there.

[@roughanmacnamara]

Go on the Craig

[@bob_0146]

Lol nice to see the scots supporting each other

[@frostieuk3064]

The jacket was a total giveaway....

[@frostieuk3064]

I'll be telling Twitter....

[@frostieuk3064]

Ye selling steaks...

[@mmc11512]

Limmy nails these stereotypes to a tee. Craig then drops out after spending too much time at underground art school parties drinking hooch, gets a job at the politics bar and evolves into Malcolm Malcolm by his 30s.

[@MarqueeDeSade]

"Your appetite it will sate"

[@FunnyAngeli]

i like to hold my breath everytime the kid gets choked out to really immerse myself in the story cheers !

[@brooscaredya]

This happens to me everytime i go to the barras.

[@agsrd4496]

Diz it aye

[@brooscaredya]

@@agsrd4496 no I was lyin

[@agsrd4496]

@@brooscaredya Wir ye aye

[@scottyoung1161]

Why didn’t The Barra’s Human Resources Department get involved in this managerial harassment?

[@Etcher]

That's what I was wondering. Surely there is strict procedural protocol to handle this kind of situation in the Barras.

[@scottinbristol]

@@Etcher There is, a fuckin chokin'

[@jjammmees]

because they’re corrupt as fuck

[@craigfromscotland5272]

@@Etcher plot twist: they are the HR department tae 😂

[@alibrown6268]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Hutchie2112]

Spot on with that vinegar and sickly sweet smell description, it cracked me up as I instantly remembered it, and flashbacked to digging about for cheap singles (records!) on a sunday. I wonder what that smell was, but I dareny think about it too much.

[@MrOllivie]

It's the brewery man, the brewery mixed with the old river industry. The combination smells toxic

[@newdawnfades5725]

idk why but the thought of elon musk travelling all the way to Glasgow just to hear Craig speak has me in hysterics

[@BeatPoet67]

"the shops look shite..." Tears.

[@Brickkzz]

Top ASMR channel

[@reidreid2280]

"you're jenks now" that was so wholesome

[@pwdplastering2120]

That Mr Jenks has worked everywhere btw (also in the Reunion Improv), gotta love a recurring character Limmy #doubleplusgood

[@scrimmybingus4871]

Skyrim court wizard: "I'm sendin' yu t' the barras"

[@ultimok]

Hey!! Stop that...or I'll be telling Twitter. 🤣🤣

[@sohaibnk]

I lost it at the bit where the cops go ''we're corrupt as fuck here mate...'' hahaha

[@philipe1502]

the void noise in these videos are really the cherry on top

[@mrtandemslidessbtt]

You know you’re Scottish when the title alone makes you laugh 😂😂

[@Uppers101]

Limmy, this is your finest work to date. Amazing.

[@AlexnicholasBlakely]

Would be incredible if someone animated these haha

[@weefinanimation5387]

It’s happening!

[@russell9378]

@@weefinanimation5387 go on son

[@luciferhuey6285]

@@weefinanimation5387 yesi

[@johnjamesbird4557]

In the same way of ‘Wee Gary’ from Limmys Show 😂😂

[@christywhiteman4249]

So happy you posted some again. Really helps when my life is in the toilet. Appreciate you Limmy.

[@garyking1986]

You’re a toilet

[@hauntedgamingpc]

this and parasite 2019 are constantly fighting for dominance over who is the better classism commentary in my head

[@tommaddi]

This is Limmy's crowning achievement.

[@Soki7000]

Started laughing just at the title.

[@bennyblanco9602]

16 glasgow uni students disliked this

[@agsrd4496]

Did they aye

[@zinodali1334]

You a long way from the Bronx benny

[@jambutty2218]

This is the third time I’ve listened to this story an it gets better every time.

[@ClaireyG100]

As soon you hear “let the story commence” then you know you’re in for a ride 😂

[@kriswingo5905]

For about 10 minutes, I thought he was talking about selling STICKS. Imagining the uni student with a pile of twigs he's gotta sell.

[@amp4105]

@Marty McK most def

[@pootpoot13]

This is tremendous. I genuinely haven't laughed so much at a comedian for years.

[@ajsctech8249]

"The shops look shite". The best line in this story

[@MarcusMandible]

"Always felt that I look like a Peter"

[@frostieuk3064]

I cannot believe this free to watch, it is AMAZING, PURE GLESGA xxx

[@adam-wq9ew]

this is the most jarring ASMR video i’ve seen

[@bloodhound9638]

This is my current favorite story, i go through stages where im addicted to the one story, keep the laughs coming in this fucked up world, Legend

[@peterbett3076]

Why is it one of your favourites? My favourites if I had to choose are ‘dodgy cookie’ and ‘facebook friend only, doesn’t really like him’, although there’s so many others which are also genius, too many to mention. I think this one, which you’d expect from the title to be perfect class dynamics material for Limmy, loses its way and gets bogged down in the social politics. In my view he falls into this trap too often, even now as a more accomplished story teller. Most often, but not always, with the independence/scottish vs english source material.

[@jackglossop4859]

I’ve watched every improv story he’s done but I return to this one for the full 25 minutes every now and then. It’s pure joy.

[@craynosis]

I love goin tae the barras

[@parubok90]

This story is a strong lesson in humility, flexibility, and the real challenges of business. It shows that true business skill isn't just about book knowledge or big ideas, but about understanding and handling different situations, dealing with tough people, and making the best of hard times. Craig's story is a clear reminder of the difference between school learning and real-world application. It emphasizes the need for adaptability, hands-on experience, and the ability to navigate various and tough environments in business.The hard lessons Craig learns at the Barrows could be very valuable in his future, making him a more complete and resilient person.

[@klawpse]

I watch this every night it's a perfect bedtime story for adults.

[@intello8953]

Still one of my fav Limmy improve stories

[@Cairo_666]

This should really be a movie.

[@spaceship_00]

Limmy the Story Genius, always a joy too watch dude....

[@alanreid3175]

A steak that tastes great on a plate mate 😂

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

17:00 this is just so good it’s honestly wasted on a random improv vid on KZbin. 😂

[@scottcrawford8755]

"am no oan the internet a don't gee a fuck" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RealUlrichLeland]

15:35 had me in tears

[@threegenders201]

Especially as I imagined it being some old lady 😂

[@cartmanofsp]

Back for my weekly viewing of this masterpiece

[@riceboybebop7018]

Mary didnt know John's name for the 10 years they were together until they both met Craig

[@joshdr45]

Benny Harvey rip

[@andrewski1433]

GBNF

[@connorcannon2926]

Miss ye big man x

[@BennTheGamer]

Didnt know Limmy was playing Begbie in Trainspotting 3 following the cancellation of Robert Carlyle

[@aiden2083]

Love me some hand fed corn fed Argentinian kobe steaks from Japan

[@G2020-]

Watch Mr Glasgows videos on here they are absolutely hilarious showing small clips of the characters past and present in the barras.

[@roddy2body]

Aye mad puppet n that. He's pan breed but

[@UnderAGlassMetropolis]

Mad Puppet, Cheeky Wullie, Gerry et al.

[@AxDell7not7anime]

des were men of trae

[@ASMRMuzz]

Fkn Craig man, ah hate that khunt.

[@iangpark]

that ending was fit for a black mirror episode

[@theziggyh]

“I’ll ram ma fookin steak thru yar hart”

[@Stevies_Precog_Gym_n_Spa420]

that bit got me good

[@roo407]

24:51 is that wee look that gets me man

[@nickriches4641]

Best improv story you've ever done

[@donaldbrechin8170]

23:20 . burst into laughter

[@LEMCproductions]

the glasgow uni accent gets me everytime

[@Sun-Eater616]

This is very problematic

[@Etcher]

Only if you're Craig

[@88omair]

What's the ploblem?

[@jakeescott]

Might be the best one, certainly my favourite from the old fella.

[@newdawnfades5725]

Craigs had one hell of a life

[@tyredmechanic290]

I want a spin-off story about Jamesie Johnston

[@teejaymack5839]

Super enjoyed that just waiting on the first bus on shift to arrive so I can go busking maybe a story about buskers would be cool

[@banefulness]

You are a fantastic fucking storyteller. I was right there in the shitty auction stall in the Barras with you.

[@sevendaughters]

I'm a lecturer and I got the job by becoming rich and then losing it all. Now my life is full of Craigs.

[@tomjones6347]

I've been here a few times... This is the best improv.

[@willmckellar7542]

I think the Mary character could be developed further. Currently she seems very two dimensional, but I feel she has more to offer, possibly as a sub or meta narrator across the whole or the Limmy cannon.

[@SomethingVeryGeneric]

After that story, I feel as though we are all Jenks now

[@Sociologist_Eugen_Fitzherbert]

this is my favorite video on youtube

[@nolikeygsomnipresence270]

Limmy, this is glorious. Thank you.

[@newwave6404]

I’m fucking addicted to watching these fucking stories man. Don’t know what I’m going to do once I’ve seen them all........ Maybe I’ll sell some steaks or something 🤔

[@ingylu]

i can't stop staring at that flick of hair on limmy's crown

[@conor1814]

The barras guy is Gary Barton aka mr Glasgow on KZbin

[@Bears84]

"I can't breathe"... "Because am killin ye".

[@BeatPoet67]

16.22 "this cunts a fucking natural..." I start to lighten up.

[@Scott_Raynor]

Great story. Shocking ending.

[@BeatPoet67]

23.54 "Craig's like 'at" *rubs eyes*

[@richardscullion2106]

I knew you were funny but FS you've made my day the good old glesgie banter 🤣🤣 glad you've put these on yt I miss glesga because I'm in Dublin last 5 yr but respect ❤️❤️💯 I know the bars Nd that smell Nd hate they westend toffee nose cnts 🤣🤣

[@jonescrusher1]

I want more Jamesy Johnston.

[@agsrd4496]

Day ye aye

[@cukeumberr]

ending fucking sent me. could only dream of being this good at improv

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

16:06 😂 this guys got it all. Honestly though Limmy your just a lovely man. Funny as fuck n all.

[@douglasadam5253]

That was different class. Came across too many to mention like Craig.

[@potatoefacedfox]

you know that cliché where the old fart is too out of it to realise he's reciting the plot of a tv show he saw?

[@emlyndewar]

The is the most inspirational story I've ever heard.

[@ryanunderwood1798]

Hold the fuck up, I spent most of the video thinking he was selling snakes.

[@kingraptor11]

Craig Jenks looks round the hall, all eyes on him. His eyes flit around the hall, elon, gates, balentine, James Jameson, finally his eyes settle on John. John crinkles his brow and gives him the nod. Craig takes a hard breath and furrows his brow.... “RIGHT YOU FUCKERS, MY SUPPLIERS MOVED NEBRASKA, AND THE QUALITIES MOVED UP ASWELL. THIS HERE IS NO STEAK FO A PLATE. NO, THIS HERE IS STEAK FO A FUCKIN PLATTER, 4 FOR EIGHT POUND” The room is silent, but soon the void is interrupted, then muffled, then drowned by the sound of coins being fumbled and notes being shuffled. The walls of the hall fall down, and the Barras beyond them shuffles in

[@BeatPoet67]

11.39 "Wake im up..." Thinking "maybe Limmy is fucking totally mental...like really mental"