THE Scottish Tories have been scolded by Scottish comedian Limmy after using one of his most popular jokes to attack the Scottish Justice Secretary.
In a truly horrifying instance of patter theft, the Conservatives accused Humza Yousaf of giving off “they’ve turned the weans against us vibes” after he raised doubts about a new independence poll.
The comment references perhaps the most popular Limmy’s Show sketch of all time, in which a bare-chested man parades through the streets complaining to no-one in particular that “she’s turned the weans against us”.
The Scottish Tories posted their attempt at humour after SNP politicians raised complaints about a new survey commissioned by Scotland in Union.
The Survation study was also criticised by pollsters because it deviated from the usual Yes/No format, instead asking respondents whether they’d like to “leave” or “remain” in the UK.
Yousaf tweeted: “They will throw more conspiracies & rigged polls at us between now & polling day – we will stay focussed on Covid recovery & ask people who they trust to guide us through it, Nicola or Douglas Ross?
“In whose hands do they trust our Country's future - Scotland's or Westminster?”
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The official Scottish Conservative Twitter account replied: “'They've turned the weans against us' vibes from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice.
“’Rigged polls’...they've left reality behind.”
'They've turned the weans against us' vibes from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice.
— Scottish Conservatives (@ScotTories) March 17, 2021
"Rigged polls"...they've left reality behind. https://t.co/IhsmnYi7Jt
Limmy, full name Brian Limond, was made aware of the Scottish Conservative comment by a viewer of his popular Twitch gaming stream.
The comedian and author, who has been a vocal supporter of independence and critic of the Conservatives, was appalled.
Having looked up the tweet in question during his live stream, he responded: “Oh f*** right off!”
After reciting the Tories’ tweet in a tone of utter disgust, he added: “The f****** Tories using my f***ing …”
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Limmy’s response went down a treat with Twitter users.
“Limmy’s reaction to Tories appropriating his patter is exactly as you’d hope,” one wrote.
“Second hand embarrassment,” another added.
Amazingly, it turns out co-opting the jokes of one of your most high-profile critics (and proud “TV funnyman”) isn’t a great idea.
That’ll teach the Tories to stick to what they know – trying to convince Scots that they’re incapable of running their own country.
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