I was born and bred in Bilston and the meat van man really used to exist. He was a tour de force in selling . The van was huge and open sided and there was always a crowd around it. The old outdoor market behind the now demolished Victorian Market Hall was an amazing place (but that in the days before Tesco because Bilston had a Woolworths next to the market). In Winter all the stall holders had kerosene lamps and you would walk around in that beautiful soft light they gave off while choking on the fumes. There was also a guy selling carpet and lino and they had these huge rolls of carpet that they literally used to unroll to show the pattern. It was amazing. Tom really captures it 😂
From wolverhampton and got married in st leonards in bilston. I can still remember my mum at the meat van. The excitement was tangible and the old ladies actually used to swear at him for pricing too high! Its the funniest thing ever. Bilston market was the best.
Oh my i was ready for a laugh after the day i've had,and thank you for this clip.I haven't laughed so long in ages.Pure gold from beginning to end.Great observational humour.....always the best kind.Laughing at everyday occurrences is always enjoyable....I'm in that crowd outside the meat van.
I gigged with Tom at a club in Cardiff way back in 2005. Terrific bloke. We both were high as kites from drinking and smoking by the time we hit the stage. Great night and the audience had a fun night out too.
Fantastic delivery! Maybe this is his 'Mike Wilmot - Caravan' or 'Dylan Moran - Skinheads' - would be a highpoint for most anyone. Clean, paced, self-aware, love this bit.
It's such a shame that Tom never really hit mainstream. I think it's because even though his wit & charm is as dry as a Nuns kickers, I don't think anyone else had any comebacks for him. Or maybe he smoked everyone else's pot backstage....
Saw this set at Jongleurs comedy club about 11 years ago. Funniest set I've seen... So memorable to this day..Jim Jeffries came on after! Nobody knew who he was back then. Tom killed the set though. Don't recall anything from Jim's set.
Watched this so many times and l still laugh out loud its relatable up and down the UK every weekend.. But what makes it funnier is the fact he is American ❤️
Genius! I've seen the meat man he's talking about! Only seen Tom once live but he is so funny and the meat man sketch (faggots are a local meat and onion delicacy with a west country sauce) always cracks me up.
I've seen him twice live. He played in St Georges Hall on my birthday and he was off his face! It was possibly the best stand up I've ever been to see! Walks out on stage "Fuck me this is the fanciest place I've ever been! I feel like spitting on the floor" In a grade listed building! hahaha this guy is pure comedy gold!
I don't know where you're from, but in the UK tracksuits are seen as the 'uniform' of the unemployed and thugs. If you wear it to the gym, it's healthy: if you wear it all day every day, it's an unemployment uniform. He's being sarcastic. Very funny
My hometown is a pretty amazing, it’s also full of poor people, and we do love our bargains.. it’s so true it’s funny, but there is much more to Wolves than this guy.
Still one of the funniest routines I’ve ever seen
I was born and bred in Bilston and the meat van man really used to exist. He was a tour de force in selling . The van was huge and open sided and there was always a crowd around it. The old outdoor market behind the now demolished Victorian Market Hall was an amazing place (but that in the days before Tesco because Bilston had a Woolworths next to the market). In Winter all the stall holders had kerosene lamps and you would walk around in that beautiful soft light they gave off while choking on the fumes. There was also a guy selling carpet and lino and they had these huge rolls of carpet that they literally used to unroll to show the pattern. It was amazing. Tom really captures it 😂
My favourite stand-up story of all time. The perfect mixture of bemusement and amusement! Can quote it line for line at this point
From wolverhampton and got married in st leonards in bilston. I can still remember my mum at the meat van. The excitement was tangible and the old ladies actually used to swear at him for pricing too high! Its the funniest thing ever. Bilston market was the best.
Quality comment .. love it.
This is legit the only stand-up routine I've ever laughed out loud at, and I still do every time I watch it XD His delivery is just perfect :D
Its shit
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It's so true. I'm from Wolverhampton. Love this bit. Watched it hundreds of times.
I've watched this so many times and still laugh out loud....brilliant
Oh my i was ready for a laugh after the day i've had,and thank you for this clip.I haven't laughed so long in ages.Pure gold from beginning to end.Great observational humour.....always the best kind.Laughing at everyday occurrences is always enjoyable....I'm in that crowd outside the meat van.
Tom Stade, master of the run-ups. The story has so little actual substance, but the emphasis and exaggeration are cooked to perfection.
No substance bilston has more substance than Brazil mate
This is perfection - seen Tom a few times and he's awesome every time
This is still the funniest stand up routine I’ve seen.... i must quote it daily!!!
This still makes me laugh out loud ,his observations are spot on,I still watch this video to cheer me up
I gigged with Tom at a club in Cardiff way back in 2005. Terrific bloke. We both were high as kites from drinking and smoking by the time we hit the stage. Great night and the audience had a fun night out too.
Bilston is my neighbouring town. When this aired on the BBC it was a proper WTF moment!
I'm from Bilston it's so true we love the meat man 🤣
Dawn Read same!
The Maet Mon! 😂
@@sarahmillard6401 that's the one 🤣🤣
I loved the way he laughs as well, brilliant..
Love this guy. Basically totally clean and hilarious.
There is no way he did this set without witnesses this. It’s bang on the money 😂
I'm from Wolverhampton and my god, this is absolutely brilliant!!!
Charlie Of Awesomeness I'm from Willenhall this is so spot on and funny it's unreal. Love Tom stade
paper cuts haaahaaa me to haahaa
paper cuts what’s the tracksuit joke about?
@@chitsb everyone are chavs in tracks but in America if they wear that they would prob be hitting the gym
pure class......best clip ever
Love this. I tried to remember it verbatim and I did it in an Indian restaurant to my wife and friends. We had a wonderful time.
Fantastic delivery! Maybe this is his 'Mike Wilmot - Caravan' or 'Dylan Moran - Skinheads' - would be a highpoint for most anyone. Clean, paced, self-aware, love this bit.
It's such a shame that Tom never really hit mainstream. I think it's because even though his wit & charm is as dry as a Nuns kickers, I don't think anyone else had any comebacks for him. Or maybe he smoked everyone else's pot backstage....
Saw this set at Jongleurs comedy club about 11 years ago. Funniest set I've seen... So memorable to this day..Jim Jeffries came on after! Nobody knew who he was back then. Tom killed the set though. Don't recall anything from Jim's set.
This is one of the best stand up bits of all time
Who’s here from his have a word episode
I've loved this meat gag for years, but it deflates at the end!
Feels a bit undercooked
Yes, although what else can he do? Seems the problem is that the actual story itself runs out
'you can't say that where I'm from' ha ha ha ha
Brilliant tale, but flat ending
Watched this so many times and l still laugh out loud its relatable up and down the UK every weekend.. But what makes it funnier is the fact he is American ❤️
Canadian
Genius! I've seen the meat man he's talking about! Only seen Tom once live but he is so funny and the meat man sketch (faggots are a local meat and onion delicacy with a west country sauce) always cracks me up.
Just how far from the reality is Tom’s depiction of the meat man?
One of the best ever.
Know Bilston and Wolverhampton very well lol. So funny
I've seen him twice live. He played in St Georges Hall on my birthday and he was off his face! It was possibly the best stand up I've ever been to see! Walks out on stage "Fuck me this is the fanciest place I've ever been! I feel like spitting on the floor" In a grade listed building! hahaha this guy is pure comedy gold!
I went to Leeds and he was off his face too! Ha
Bilston is a sporty place for sure
shrine productions hell yeah, the 100m hurdle with a TV under your arm
too hilarious!
I saw this performed live in Tokyo and I DIED laughing! Hilarious! This guy is funny!
Takara Swoopes Bullock what's his name?
Tom Stade
You died?
Welcome back.
lol Paul Rudd is funny
Patrick Dempsey I think
bilston market...lol
It is all so true ah ah ah .
Can someone please explain the tracksuit joke to me?
I don't know where you're from, but in the UK tracksuits are seen as the 'uniform' of the unemployed and thugs. If you wear it to the gym, it's healthy: if you wear it all day every day, it's an unemployment uniform. He's being sarcastic. Very funny
@@paddyireland4657 that’s a very good explanation actually
He's funny really funny.
Funny? I spat my coffee. I could have choked!
2.25 he swore by mistake lol had to apologise
It's funny because it's true
Fab
Aaaalright lids
funny as fuck......!!!
Rob
Does anyone know this gas mans name?
It's Tom Stade :)
Hi Lids 👋
Definitely the latter lol
When live at the Apollo was funny. Sadly nowadays it seems scared of comedy!
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My hometown is a pretty amazing, it’s also full of poor people, and we do love our bargains.. it’s so true it’s funny, but there is much more to Wolves than this guy.
cazza649 There is if you walk around looking up or go back 40ish years. Now... nah, it’s a dump.
Sorry, a long and dragged out "routine" that really didn't really have a funny ending???
BORING!
Found the meat-van driver.
@@TWX1138 nah, Frank was one of the angry disappointed buyers