As a small boy I lived in Glasgow and my father once took me to see a Rangers match (after a couple of visits to see Queens Park - Hampden Park was near to us). My father had no liking for football and no knowledge of the inter-city rivalry between Rangers and Celtic (and I clearly was not much better as far as knowledge was concerned). Because of this - this was just after Christmas/New Year - I took with me a pair of plastic opera glasses I'd been given then and was playing with them on the train which was the last part of our journey to Ibrox. Lucky that I did, because a man on the train gently pointed out to my Dad and me that it probably wasn't a good idea to go to Ibrox with opera glasses coloured in bright green and white.
Fantastic...my first job, as a 15yr old was selling the pies and bovril at Ibrox, Rangers fc. It was absolute hell. in those days, Ally mccoist was a striker and Terry butcher captain. .
Tony BMW me as well. my parents had this album when I was a kid. I know the punchline by heart but I still laugh my ass off when I hear Billy say it. He had perfect comic timing.
Reminds me of the time I took a scouse mate to see Liverpool v West Ham at Upton Park back in 81. Liverpool scored and he jumped up and punched the air wildly, shouting "YES" as he did so. The words were scarcely out of his mouth when he realised that the entire ground was silent except for him. If looks could kill... We ended up having to sneak out before the end of the match because he genuinely feared for his safety.
A true classic (and one of numerous)… “jobbie” was all it took, knew it would be brilliant! “Jobbie Weecha” was my initiation to The Big Gin (c’mon at least as good as “Glas We Gin”)!
I think that's the point he's making, that this humour can appeal to millions of supporters of both sides of any derby clash anywhere in the world. They will appreciate the humour and maybe even take a little look at themselves. Personally, I like Arsenal and Rangers, but rivalries aside, I think deep down we'd all feel a bit of a loss if that opposition wasn't there anymore. There'd be other games of course, but something would be lost in the banter etc. Peace to all and merry Christmas.
Pretty much the same has happened to me...I went to see a tv-match in a bar. Brazil national team was playing and the bar was in Minas Gerais, in the heart of Brazil. I had put on the colours of my homecountry (white n blue), but I forgot that they are also the colours of Argentina...
@F12Y14N25 I still haven't gotten over 85 season for the Jamtarts-- 27 match unbeaten streak, Hearts have 5 starters sick with flu for final match, lose 0-2 to flippin' Dundee while St Mirren take a 5 goal dive to give Celtic the title on the last day of the season...have won a couple of Cups since then but they'll never get over the gazillion quid payrolls at Ibrox and Celtic Park eh...
@NewAccountFFS The news, which is English put it all over the news. Mars bar is made in Berkshire, which is ENGLAND. You personally, didn't do it, but every one who had the chance to did. Did you see the Bruzil advert?
@fionndan I meant british and I meant Loyalist... basically what you said is what I was getting at... It sounds to me like a sort of micrchasm of "The Troubles" played out in a football game, which is all I was saying... I'm an American of 100% Irish descent. all my grandparents were Irish, specifically from Sligo, Kerry, Monaghan and Longford... so I speak as someone passionately sympathetic to the Irish people, I meant no offense
@CoplandNutter thats kind of what I figured... Im of 100% Irish ancestry but Im from America, so I've only heard the Ireland-based viewpoint from older relatives... so I was merely guessing that similar issues are involved with the Glascgow situation, like Northern Ireland... apparantley fionndan disagrees, but Id like to hear his perspective as I get the impression he's from up there
I think the rivalry is less about religion than it is about ethnicity... It's Irish versus English... The Celtic fans see the Ranger fans as being English like those who brutally oppressed their ancestors, while the Ranger fans see the Celtic Fans as beneath them, as Irish peasants
@jamiewilden it's the way he tells it. Ive heard people tell this story in the office where i work. Its not very funny. Most of his jokes arn't hilarious, but billy connolly is an amazing story teller and can make a lot of stuff funny. Its what makes him an amazing comedian.
@ NewAccountFFS I'd be interested to see where within the doctrines of Roman Catholicism or any branch of the Protestant denominations that demonstrate this notion that people are led to follow a football team as a means of enriching there spiritual lives.
@fionndan I definitely plan to take a trip over there one of these days, its very important to me. And yes I'm green! Thanks for the informative response too, i appreciate it! and yes, Billy Connolly is a hilarious man
As a small boy I lived in Glasgow and my father once took me to see a Rangers match (after a couple of visits to see Queens Park - Hampden Park was near to us).
My father had no liking for football and no knowledge of the inter-city rivalry between Rangers and Celtic (and I clearly was not much better as far as knowledge was concerned).
Because of this - this was just after Christmas/New Year - I took with me a pair of plastic opera glasses I'd been given then and was playing with them on the train which was the last part of our journey to Ibrox. Lucky that I did, because a man on the train gently pointed out to my Dad and me that it probably wasn't a good idea to go to Ibrox with opera glasses coloured in bright green and white.
Billy is a timeless,Legend!!
Fantastic...my first job, as a 15yr old was selling the pies and bovril at Ibrox, Rangers fc. It was absolute hell. in those days, Ally mccoist was a striker and Terry butcher captain.
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The greatest stand up of all times hands down
Nah, Pryor has the edge over everybody
This guy is such a legend. Love him!
Not heard this in years and although I knew the punch lines I still spat a mouth full of tea all over my monitor. Genius!
Tony BMW me as well. my parents had this album when I was a kid. I know the punchline by heart but I still laugh my ass off when I hear Billy say it. He had perfect comic timing.
absolute classic i got this on his album called the pick of billy conolly it cracked me up then stil cracks me up now love it
I met Billy 20+ years ago was magic then and still is today
Somethings are just timeless - Superb!
he is one of a dying breed, brilliant!!!
One of my favourite all time routines and the reason why I thought to start drinking vegemite on bloody cold days.
Reminds me of the time I took a scouse mate to see Liverpool v West Ham at Upton Park back in 81. Liverpool scored and he jumped up and punched the air wildly, shouting "YES" as he did so. The words were scarcely out of his mouth when he realised that the entire ground was silent except for him. If looks could kill...
We ended up having to sneak out before the end of the match because he genuinely feared for his safety.
5:40.... I laughed sooooooo hard!!!! hahaha
Billy Connolly is by FAR the best!!
Billy tells funny stories
I think he's absolutely
Fantastic thanks Billy
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A true classic (and one of numerous)… “jobbie” was all it took, knew it would be brilliant!
“Jobbie Weecha” was my initiation to The Big Gin (c’mon at least as good as “Glas We Gin”)!
this is brilliant!!!!!! pure genius!!!!!!!
What a closing line. Top notch.
Haha I love the Growling noise he makes... It sounds like the old British constable guy on all the movies.
That is my favourite punchline ever.
"Put it onnnnnnnnnn...." kills me everytime.
Fuckin legend Billy! Still one of my favourite jokes of all time
The greatest stand up ever!
I think that's the point he's making, that this humour can appeal to millions of supporters of both sides of any derby clash anywhere in the world. They will appreciate the humour and maybe even take a little look at themselves. Personally, I like Arsenal and Rangers, but rivalries aside, I think deep down we'd all feel a bit of a loss if that opposition wasn't there anymore. There'd be other games of course, but something would be lost in the banter etc. Peace to all and merry Christmas.
It's a shame you didn't capture the video, half of billy's performance is visual.
Still a funny piece!
When you close your eyes, you can see him anyways. 😉
i got this on cassette legendary
best punchline ever :D
one of my favourite jokes of Billy C...
Pretty much the same has happened to me...I went to see a tv-match in a bar. Brazil national team was playing and the bar was in Minas Gerais, in the heart of Brazil. I had put on the colours of my homecountry (white n blue), but I forgot that they are also the colours of Argentina...
I bloody love this.
Im a rangers supporter but that was bloody hilarious xD thanks for uploading this video
VERY GOOD!!!!
Bovril is the trademarked name of a thick and salty meat extract paste similar to a yeast extract, developed in the 1870s by John Lawson Johnston.
The "Transcript" for this is hilarious.
Even though I could see the punch line comming it's still funny. Billy Connolly could make the weather funny though.
Billy king of stand up s
King of Comedy? Yes.. that's the Big Yins title.
Hey ya Orange.....
Have summa that, ya Fenian...
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The big man ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Radio hasn't gone anywhere! Not as long as there'r cars anyway...
never fails to make me laugh this story
Yup, that's the message he's tryin to get across.
A belter
Haven't you heard? Video killed the radio star! ;-)
He is the number one, and the second best is far far far away...
BRILLIANT
Stand up at it's best!
All these years I never knew why my da had bovril in the cupboard, never knew what it was. Now I know
Billy at his prime...can be applied to Man U/Man C and Linfield/Glentoran
We're still pishin' in their Bovril.!
hillarious.....can anyone tell me what show this is....i'm also looking for the bit where he had a medical check up....
That close to one before 😂
amazing
Legendary anecdote! The funniest man on the planet in his heyday, now unfortunately a not-as-funny grumpy old man
if you don't get billy connolly, try harder 'cause you're missing out.
@F12Y14N25 I still haven't gotten over 85 season for the Jamtarts-- 27 match unbeaten streak, Hearts have 5 starters sick with flu for final match, lose 0-2 to flippin' Dundee while St Mirren take a 5 goal dive to give Celtic the title on the last day of the season...have won a couple of Cups since then but they'll never get over the gazillion quid payrolls at Ibrox and Celtic Park eh...
@NewAccountFFS The news, which is English put it all over the news. Mars bar is made in Berkshire, which is ENGLAND. You personally, didn't do it, but every one who had the chance to did. Did you see the Bruzil advert?
Haha..That was genius!!
Go n get me a Bovril!
Genius.
am a rangers fan but a love big billy
the mans a glega legend
@fionndan I meant british and I meant Loyalist... basically what you said is what I was getting at... It sounds to me like a sort of micrchasm of "The Troubles" played out in a football game, which is all I was saying... I'm an American of 100% Irish descent. all my grandparents were Irish, specifically from Sligo, Kerry, Monaghan and Longford... so I speak as someone passionately sympathetic to the Irish people, I meant no offense
awesome punchline there
fukin brilliant gag. one of the best
Put it Onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
"GO GET ME A BOVRIL"...
@CoplandNutter thats kind of what I figured... Im of 100% Irish ancestry but Im from America, so I've only heard the Ireland-based viewpoint from older relatives... so I was merely guessing that similar issues are involved with the Glascgow situation, like Northern Ireland... apparantley fionndan disagrees, but Id like to hear his perspective as I get the impression he's from up there
just love this joke , .... thanks billy
@nCrazed Thanks! Though still having a hard time understanding that phrase...
ROFLMAO Not heard this for a while Still makes me laugh
I think the rivalry is less about religion than it is about ethnicity... It's Irish versus English... The Celtic fans see the Ranger fans as being English like those who brutally oppressed their ancestors, while the Ranger fans see the Celtic Fans as beneath them, as Irish peasants
Yeh, but... they are also the 2 biggest teams in Scotland, not just Glasgow.
Can someone tell me the album this was on and year of release please.. ty in advance kind people.
You are right. You and I seem to be the only ones without blinkers, on in the comment section,
Iam A Rangers Fan But I Love Billy Conolly Best Ever Comedian I Wood Love 2 Go And See Him Live This A Great Joke,
Thomas Jones and the
I'm not a football fan- in fact I'm completely the opposite, but there are definitley more than two football teams in scotland...
He looks like god in the thumbnail.
@jamiewilden it's the way he tells it. Ive heard people tell this story in the office where i work. Its not very funny. Most of his jokes arn't hilarious, but billy connolly is an amazing story teller and can make a lot of stuff funny. Its what makes him an amazing comedian.
Fucking awesome joke, love the build up.
HAIL HAIL THE CELTS ARE HERE
Red Star Belgrade - Glasgow Rangers
CONNECTION BROTHERS!!
it had a jobby in it.
PUT IT ON!
@NSFMW
You mean his colonoscopy video? It's on here somewhere, just search for that.
What is the connection?? apart from Red Star beating Rangers on the way to winning the European cup??
Can't just listen to Billy, his actions are part of his comic
My dad told me once a guy from Orange walk walked into rabs bar (the biggest celtic bar in glasgow) asking for directions, may i say more?
Yes you may as the Orange walk is something Celtic supporters and Roman Catholics do so they would probably give him directions
Little ducky Aye alright.
Talk about coincidence, im a Celtic fan from Australia and my name is Rabs. Had no idea of the bar. Ill have to go one day
Just Imagine Billy Being A Ref At Old Firm Derby, Th Players Wood Be On Football Park Laughing There Heeds Aff,
up tha gers
@ NewAccountFFS I'd be interested to see where within the doctrines of Roman Catholicism or any branch of the Protestant denominations that demonstrate this notion that people are led to follow a football team as a means of enriching there spiritual lives.
A famous comedian said "You can't fix stupid" Who am I thinking about?
It was a taxi driver who brought peace to Ireland.
I gave a quid. In thar boring time. ? Thankyou.
Okay, I'm not British so I quiet don't understand what he says ar 5:40 which was supposed to be the punch line. Someone tell me.
@AlexCottrell I'm happy another Dutchman watched this video.
@F12Y14N25 The Edinburgh version of Glasgow's Old Firm rivalry,,,
What show is this from?
@fionndan I definitely plan to take a trip over there one of these days, its very important to me. And yes I'm green! Thanks for the informative response too, i appreciate it! and yes, Billy Connolly is a hilarious man
albert kidd a saint
i would of thought billy has the sense not to take sides in the celtic/rangers dispute
Why would he? Hes a Celtic fan!
"the hoops" is a nickname for Celtic as their strip is made of green and white hoops.