This is the worst manager ever

[@kamildebosz1336]

I love that Rowan says "You can't just ignore problems when they come up..." and then does that each time problems come up.

[@bradensorensen966]

There were no problems. He was teaching a lesson.

[@Shardcives]

well yea associates and workers cant ignore the problems, just the manager can! at least in thier timeline haha

[@AlienSpore]

No he throws it out of the store

[@SwarmerGaming]

​@@Shardcivesthat's every timeline lol. It's called delegation. Unless there's a Karen.

[@corahowe9520]

He’s just like oh I just I just remembered something. I have to go important stuff you know.

[@Wrathlon]

Rowans acting in the Simon Says skit is top notch.

[@eddiec2913]

It really is

Also Byron's acting on that birthday one is very good, after he notices the presents and everything the range of emotions in his face is pretty great.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I love how excited Adam was to play it, as he proclaimed _“OOOH I LOVE THAT GAME!”_

[@OGimouse1]

Isn't that the joke?

[@TimmyTimeGames]

ALLEN!!!!! XD

[@kroova404]

The way Alan puts on the cloak and snaps into perfect character 😂

[@lysk0ss]

i have a feeling that Alan might not want to admit to Rowan that he enjoys that managerial initiative.

[@kroova404]

@@lysk0ss the remains of the white shirt’s power still lurks….

[@nixeleth]

Gotta admire Rowan's intregrity, punching himself in the face like that.

[@leveluppupgaming7207]

Rowans behavior in these makes more sense now that we know his dad gave him 20 million dollars and was fixing everything for him.

[@mikhailiagacesa3406]

Ro-Ro. lol

[@Solitudve]

Where is this told?

[@leveluppupgaming7207]

@@Solitudve in their newer episodes for the Bored series. After they left the first store they filmed in, they move to a new one and meet Rowans dad

[@heathersheppard9443]

Ro-Ro 😂

[@Chadfetterman]

A small loan of 20 million dollars

[@Big_Red_Wade]

Every time I hear allan say “Was it money adam, or was it a trap” I crack up laughing 😂 😂😂😂

[@dmf1301]

The deadpan delivery of that line was brilliant! :p

[@raisgamesnz325]

2:32 "Grow up mate." Wow, that line is delivered perfectly.

[@maxnaz47]

In Manager Rowans defense, he does have the power to bring people back to life.

[@STONEION-nt9qb]

Well he didn’t know they were dead in the first place, but true

[@joekent5675]

Classifying Rowan as an SCP is a must.

[@TC-th1ey]

@@STONEION-nt9qb I always assumed Rowan has a mindset similar to my child when she was three. When I told her that the fly in the window was dead she asked if we could recharge it. Rowan's limited understanding extends to marriage and children, so why not to death? From the cookies episode we can also clearly see that he can manipulate reality to his own understanding.

[@Akechifan]

He was so pissed that Adam was slacking off he casually revives him.

[@RuralTowner]

Rowan is a singular example of WAGH given form. @@TC-th1ey

[@thewolfbloodwarrior8788]

Saying that Rowan is the worst manager ever is like saying that the sun is hot. It is obvious.

[@JanaSzIsBasicGlitch]

Eeeeehhhhh truth that he Is combination of copple of them but not all of them 🤣 He atleast don't berade woman or atleast I didn't See the video yet

[@kaljr347]

But the sun isn't hot at night.

[@DrDrillinSure]

ye exactly i'm just joking but rowan is big everywhere except where it counts.

[@sunklings]

bruh he's the best manager ever

[@reviewthereviewer7034]

He saves the company money, he workers are afraid to step out of line. From a corporate standpoint he is an amazing manager

[@mrmadphilosopher2043]

Seeing Byron have his birthday forgotten broke my heart poor guy can’t catch a break :(

[@TheOrian34]

Poor Byron.

[@LegendaryHeroponRiki]

i felt that on a spiritual level

[@lilyhelene1472]

No but actually, I just want to hug him. He deserves better.

[@ErusianEagleOwl]

"What's going on?" - Rowan, The manager

[@rileybourke]

Next thing we know Rowan gives paycuts to employees for carrying company air in their lungs

[@hagsa]

Please don't give Rowan ideas!

[@captainharlock3998]

it's the COMPANY'S air, they take it brand new and give it back damaged and full of co2. They SHOULD take a pay cut.

[@CameronLytle-ft5gj]

Theae needs to be a thing

[@xanschneider]

The Simon says episode is my all time favorite. Insane episode. Rowan's acting is insane!!

[@Mr-Dayne]

The way his eyes cross when shouting Alan. 🤣

[@509FUN]

I know he is a great actor but man there is something about the Simon says bit that you can just feel the truth in it and and it’s so painfully relatable

[@troylentz6580]

The fact Rowan actually frustrates me is a testament to his acting

[@Boompoet]

A couple of months ago, I watched the entirety of Bored back to back. The evolution of the black shirt, red shirt mythos is great. If you go back to the beginning Adam wore the black shirt and Rowan wanted black because it was slimming. They traded shirts. Let that bake your noodle while re-watching the shirt saga.

[@VerusVertus]

Agreed. Though it was Alan. Adam was the "evil" employee introduced by Rodney.

[@StixDarKlor]

As much as I truly love the new set, there’s nothing like a bit of Playtech nostalgia on a Saturday morning 🧡

[@aresnguyen_rsv]

True true.

[@Jedbullet29]

Aye like, totally agree. Have to go to work soon and this gets me in proper mood for bossy no common sense managers heh heh

[@ku8721]

Don't care if it's Saturday, Monday, or Wednesday old school VLDL is AWESOME!!! Still love the new stuff but nothing beats Rowan and Alan "fixing" the gaming Mac! Or the gold shirt saga!! Or Rowan raising Adam from the dead!!! Damn there goes my whole morning as now I have to watch those all AGAIN!!!

[@StixDarKlor]

@@ku8721 You won’t see me arguing with that logic, the gold shirt saga is legend!

[@Jedbullet29]

@@ku8721 and...and...the hot retail cowboy customer, it never gets old with that spaghetti western music overlay. Oh and Karen and the Karen's of course. But for a one off...the cowboy ( Though they did something similar with a lady customer (Brett?)and Rowan was cool but ended up twiching on the floor?)

[@aloysiusmaina2625]

"Was it money 💰 🤑, Adam, or was it a trap?" The delivery of this line always gets me 😂. This has to one of the Best Bored episodes ever 😅. Top tier!!!

[@eddiec2913]

This really shows how good an actor Rowan actually is ... He has huge emotional range and can switch it up in a split second ... The man should be in movies!

[@marcfuchs6938]

That's why passion and dedication is worth more than 2 years in a fucking acting school.

[@dmf1301]

@@marcfuchs6938 You do realise that these guys have been perfecting their craft for years and years, right? Most professional actors you've seen and admire have taken classes at some point in their life. Even the child stars who were 'discovered' and then suddenly acted in a big blockbuster film would have taken classes to help them perform in the film, and afterwards if they wanted to develop a career. Don't knock 'fucking acting school' as if it's not worth a lot. It is.

[@marcfuchs6938]

@@dmf1301 I didn't say that. The message behind my comment is the annoyance, that very often a particular education (like acting school) is auto-required, even though it doesn't say anything about your skills if you have it or not. Like voice acting. Many studios will instantly throw away an application, when there is no info about an acting school. Which is why you wouldn't get a job, even though in practice you are the god damn best voice actor on the planet. And that is what VLDL shows. Especially in the creative field, passion and dedication is often worth more than a standard education. I personally have so many advanced skills in the creative field that I thought myself over decades, but I wouldn't get a job with it, because I don't have a paper, that says I went to some school.

[@Hadeshy]

Someone didn't watch Avatar

[@dmf1301]

@@HadeshyIf they hadn't (seen Avatar), they wouldn't have understood this sketch at all. They were being sarcastic. The comment was sarcastic. :p

[@deimosvoralius2988]

Kinda surprised allan didn't snap and stab rowan with the pen after the laptop shenanigans.

[@insane_troll]

Wait ... he's a bad manager? But all this time I've been using him as inspiration for my management style!

[@binhduong7817]

Do you always give customers a free laptop when they purchase a USB stick?

[@aoifeandginny5569]

OMG LOL!!!

[@gehlesen559]

I would like to order 500 USB sticks then, please. No need for plastic bags.

[@manictiger]

I knew the CEO for EA would be here!

[@FuckedUpGenius]

Username checks out.

[@MistahJay7]

The way Alan casually goes in an out of the act in the Shame skit is comical lmao

[@Cursedhaze]

"I don't like it when anyone gets close to me. I dont wanna hurt, I don't wanna feel the pain." Hilarious and relatable all in one 😂😂😅

[@manaze85]

I never realized how much the production quality has improved over the years.

[@corbinhbucknerjr558]

I've worked so many jobs in my life, and without fail, Rowan has shown up to work there sooner or later. He might look different, but it's him.

[@iSammax]

30 minutes of the best manager practices ever! They don't teach this in school, take notes guys!

[@skyvonexxxx6781]

This man is just absolutely unbelievable. How ist it even physically possible to be like that? This is outrageous!

[@rawpotatofella9654]

It’s called acting

[@wubbsy1]

​@@rawpotatofella9654I think you missed the joke mate

[@skyvonexxxx6781]

@@rawpotatofella9654 You dont say bro?! You should go to college or something...

[@TheFlyingDogFish]

Hey, that word is not yours. Only Ben can say the O word.

[@brkh96]

First of all, not your word

[@Jmoth792]

Rowan’s reaction to Adam’s TikTok was 100% justified and should be applied to everyone on TikTok.

[@helpfuljump4260]

To be fair, I think there should be a wholesome manager ever video too. Like when he handles gen z, karen,when he punched himself etc.

[@thedeveIoper]

The simon says sketch is top level acting

[@stargazzer9166]

“Give rowan hug? 😢” “HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, SIKE! I GOT YOU”

[@CDCI3]

14:24 "Hey Brian" - Adam subtly establishing dominance without ruining his nice guy persona

[@lachlanhenry486]

Adam crying for being overworked is the best. He does the job for free and is famous on his own. ❤

[@a_proper_snail]

Rowan is so ungodly unlikable and I absolutely love it🤣

[@samilou]

I guess after Rowan's recent accidentally correct decisions I guess VLDL felt we needed a reminder to keep the record straight.

[@jotheunissen9274]

NOT the worst boss As we've seen Adam cracks under responsibility, Alan gets mad with power, Brie is obsessed with rules and Ellie is chaotic, demanding animal gladiators

[@tyrannicpuppy]

FFS Rowan. No crying on the floor. Go to the bathroom if you're gonna tear up playing Simon Says.

[@DrDrillinSure]

rowan really asked "what else did you break ?". Love u vldl. Always makes my day.

[@LeoH3L1]

Started feeling sorry for "Simon says" Rowan, but knew it was going to go down a darker path...

[@OldNerdPlayingOldPCGames]

aah, compilation of Rowan "trying not to be a d**k or anything"

[@nordicomsystems8841]

I absolutely love you guys. I'm very ill and have trouble sleeping most of the time, but I throw on VLDL and listen and it puts me to sleep with a smile. Thank you.

[@McBillyBoy]

Gotta love these guys, they work very hard to make all of us laugh!

[@ClarkBH]

They make pretty good videos 😂

[@JwhateverJ]

So funny, it got reposted, again and again. Soon, they ditched the title, now it's just, repost with new video title...get that click. 🤑🤮

[@classicrockonly]

19:56 holy crap how long has Ellie been in the teaspoon dropping cupboard?!

[@LegendaryHeroponRiki]

is it me or does ellie look a little bit different

[@4RILDIGITAL]

Rowan ain't the worst manager, he is the funniest one ever 😂

[@TheFlyingDogFish]

As long as you don't work for him.

[@balsarmy]

​@@TheFlyingDogFishdid he fire anyone?

[@BMakabre]

Looking at this compilation... ...Rowan is SANE compared to managers at a previous job (a cinema and that was after change in management). I was given a disciplinary for suffering from food poisoning, it was classed as 'self-harming' because I ate that fast food lunch. So they make Rowan look positively understanding in comparison.

[@NatsuDragneel1x]

​@@balsarmy No but they might as well work for free lol

[@RuralTowner]

SHAME is probably one of Rowan's calmest starts...quickly goes downhill but it's the "start" that counts.

[@patrickstar1164]

I saw someone's comment "managers make a meeting and discuss how 9 mothers give a birth in a month"

[@Rathkryn]

The manager they need. The manager they deserve. He's a model.

[@Tamizushi]

You know, looking at those, Rowan actually become less despicable overtime. Now he’s mostly just really obtuse, which he always was to be honest, but back then he was obtuse and evil, now he’s obtuse and mean. Different degrees, yaknow.

[@SomeGuy1117]

To be fair, in the last one he asked one of his employees for help on a problem that he knew he couldn't handle on his own and attempted to apply such advice in a real situation. Though not perfectly implemented it was successful plus he thanked the employee afterwards, not bad.

[@keyboardperson1672]

This is liable, Rowan will be in contact with his lawyers.

[@lucasthesing6869]

I feel bad for Adam. Adam when he ripped up your paper for when you tried to quit you can get him fired. And for the snickers bar

[@Narcomoeba1]

Need a paranormal activity movie style of rowan watching his workers

[@crashboredom2]

Rowan comes through when it REALLY matters, he isnt all bad. He fought off the first Karen. And he had the courage to launch a child into the street.

[@uberwayz]

Brilliant idea! I'm going to ban my employees from crying to, Rowan is right.

[@Mr.Nguyen408]

Rowan: YOU JUST DESTROYED STORE PROPERTY. Me: *Pushes over jar of pens* * Flip you off and walk out

[@robertbrooks9073]

The existence of rowan as the worst boss means there is a world where he is the absolute best boss.

[@MoeKnight21]

The moment felt genuine to see Rowen open up to his team during a Simon Says moment.

[@aloysiusmaina2625]

The 'No' on the resignation letter is one of the Internet's greatest examples of shithousery ever seen.

[@kingscroach]

This is a great homage to your evolution of production quality. Amazing Job Guys!

[@MySamspam]

Rowans acting in simon says was top tier

[@budtloper1]

Was rewatching Spartacus and knew a certain hunter looked familiar. Freaking Rowan attacked Gannicus!!!

[@pinkemoslayer6337]

Rowan is becoming seriously unhinged. Im here for it!

[@TartarSauceIsNotDead]

Worst and Manager are two words that never go together in Rowan's vocabulary.

[@simonhenry7867]

"Byron, Byron what do want, f*** off" That was your birthday present. TWICE!

[@supernova582]

That's why you bring your own stuff when you have a boss like that they can't get mad at you for that.

[@godver555]

Allan as a goblin peasant yelling at Adam was such an act omg hahaha

[@Cuppa_Doc]

The worst while also the most dingo

[@GRASS_FJ]

This video proves Rowan is the best manger. As a mangers myself he is the best manger anyone could even wish for

[@mastadonking3816]

My only goal while working at PlayTech would be to mess with Rowan as much as possible.

[@Mitaka-Asa]

Me as a teen: "Haha. Rowan is such an asshole" Me as an adult: "Kill me now and send my manager to the deepest depths of hell"

[@naelmohammed9551]

7:10 Wow, was not expecting that, I’m getting teary eyed a bit 😢 7:47 And there it is, DAMMIT ROWAN 😡 19:37 I’m surprised Alan didn’t just kill Rowan right then and there 😂

[@Skerra-kk6sm]

This whole video hits a lot harder when you hear about all the stuff they were going through.

[@slade2860]

It's actually really good with customers, give ben what he demands and deal with childrens and karens

[@jsphfalcon]

07:33 oh come on

[@davidking2011]

All other Rowan manager videos: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@lonelyteapot858]

Rowan's "whats going on?" Is my regular greeting now...

[@DansBeau]

I loooove the 'Shame' skit 😂

[@shaunlucas3810]

Simon says. Is without question, one of the best vids vld have done!!! 😂😂

[@Альберт-л5д]

Standart "effective" manager

[@ccdecc6650]

Nope, Rowan can never be the worst manager ever after he grabbed that punk kid by the scruff of the neck and threw him flying out of the front of the store.

[@peterengland8131]

Simon Says is one of my favorites. So sweet. Gotcha!

[@Macksbet]

i love how it pans out after he drops the pen and rowan is just lording over him staring at him

[@NateyC214]

I joined for the RPG chainmail bras and stayed for the too relatable retail experiences.

[@AkkarinRothen]

This could have all prevented if Alan would've just recognised that Rowan cut his hair 7 years ago.. 😔

[@bradleyandrews2444]

forgotten birthday was so sad ngl

[@DANNYBOIIUU]

I love this channel. I love that the mental health videos are relatable and helped lots of people. And I love how good-hearted the people who run it all are, too. Thank you!

[@K-16]

Well he IS good at four things to be honest. 1. Teleporting (either summoned by calling his name or holding a delicious cookie). 2. Yeeting irritating customers by request. 3. Fighting ONE Karen. He will, however, attempt to fight more for you. 4. Understanding ALL company policies. He would definitely be aware of the store offering groceries, scented candles, and shoe cobbling services. (Maybe not the Super Manager/Gold Manager policy though despite being on the receiving end of it.)

[@survivalofthefittest409]

Their checks each week: *Hand written notes from Rowen "You owe the company $50. Oh, and *pay-cut."*

[@MatthewCascoe-norman-i7q]

I'm so glad that a guy like this doesn't exist in real life. "Foreshadowing"

[@ramonmacias9013]

In my part of the world there would be one day when Rowan would suddenly stop showing up and no one would ever hear from him ever again. But a fully furnished apartment would suddenly appear available for lease.

[@Kirkaig]

1:40 says the guy who broke over 50 computers due to "the water-cooling not working"

[@huffzie718]

Seeing "The lesson" skit makes me wonder how much you could mess with Rowan if you bring your own private pen to work. The freedom it would grant would be grandé.

[@Zinriusminazen]

Worst manager? More like... "The evolution of Viva La Dirt Skits" Like wow... the stark contrast of how it all started to now is baffling. Great job guys.

[@kishaa819]

I love how much your video quality has improved. Of course the acting has constantly been overwhelmingly awesome.

[@TheAncientAstronomer]

Never in my life had the desire to slap someone so hardcore Will Smith style like this manager! 😁😁

[@pkmntrainermark8881]

The jump from Quitting right to Compliment Sandwich was really sudden.

[@gavingreenhorn]

Man, Byron is so good that he always make me feel bad as if I personally wronged him.

[@Retrocidal]

much love to all the fans and people we all love this show together happy holidays try to do something nice for someone in need

[@jerppazz4525]

change the retro with suic

[@ToxikkTV]

Rowan, the manager with the visual acuity of a hucking fawk. Rockin the casio too, I'd be honored to be under his tutelage.

[@matthewcoleman7841]

Every manager/boss/supervisor needs to learn from those videos Rowans top notch

[@lichley26]

Love your League guys, you are one of the most energetic people i've seen on youtube ever !