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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Donald Erskine

'Am no fae here': New mural for Glasgow comedian Limmy appears in Yoker

A NEW mural in tribute to an iconic Glasgow comedian has appeared in Yoker.

The mural, which pays homage to Brian 'Limmy' Limond's well-loved character Dee Dee and his quotable trip to Yoker, replaces an existing one sprayed by the same artist.

Glasgow-based artist 'Tef' posted a video of them completing the artwork on the side of a derelict building next to the Yoker Ferry.

Refreshing the existing mural, which had begun flaking off, the new work shows the comic's face in the vacant Dee Dee expression with a pink background. 

The quote from the episode where the weed-dulled wanderer takes an ill-fated trip to Yoker accompanies the portrait, declaring: "Am no fae here!"

Dee Dee takes a trip to Yoker in one episode of Limmy's ShowDee Dee takes a trip to Yoker in one episode of Limmy's Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Dee Dee is a recurring character in the comics TV series, Limmy's Show.

In episode two of the second season, he spontaneously takes a bus to the mysterious location of Yoker.

He boards the bus and travels on the top deck to the area where, once he leaves the safety of the bus service, he has an existential crisis.

In an internal monologue, the character states that he's "on the outer reaches here" before he enters a shop, Hair by Les Porter, and asks the owner if his name has always rhymed with Yoker. 

One local stopped to grab a photo of the muralOne local stopped to grab a photo of the mural (Image: Colin Mearns) Once the words leave his mouth, he turns and scarpers, thinking that his 'cover is blown' and that he's about to be chased and attacked by some 'mad zombie pirates'. 

The sketch has become a famous, quotable piece of Glasgow comedy, with the full clip racking up over 2.6 million views on YouTube to date.

Fans of Tef and Limmy were quick to comment on the new mural, one said: "Absolutely class bro, Limmy go get a pic there."

Another commented on the upgrade: "On a different level now!"

A third comically quoted the show: "You’ve nae business being in yoker."

Tef is known for his pigeon murals and street art dotted around the city. 

He also completes custom artwork and posts videos of the work on social media, amassing a following of over 10,000. 

Limmy's Show ran from 2009-2013 and has retained a cult-following in the city.

Limmy now livestreams almost daily on the site Twitch, where he has nearly half a million followers. 

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