B&Q wasn’t ready for the ‘Greeters’ Guild’ – but everyone else is
Award-winning comedian Milo McCabe’s alter ego – the almost impossibly suave Troy Hawke – is an expert on many things, including Scrabble values, politics and all things Scouse, even pulling off a completely convincing accent.
@troy_hawke 🎉TRANSLATING ENGLISH INTO SCOUSE PART 1 – ARGUMENTS🤬 #troyhawke #scouse #scouser #scousetiktok #scousecomedy ♬ original sound – Troy Hawke
He’s also the founder – and only – member of the Greeters’ Guild, setting himself up in full regalia outside random shops, offering warm words of welcome to the customers.
Here’s what happened when he tried it outside a B&Q in Warrington.
@troy_hawke 🛠WELCOME TO B&Q🛠 The greeters guild is thwarted AGAIN #troyhawke #bandq #bandqit #hiddencamera #greeter #comedy ♬ original sound – Troy Hawke
‘You don’t like friendliness?’
‘No.’
‘Fair enough. I understand. I’m off brand.’
TikTok users were very much on board with the Guild, and disappointed at B&Q’s killjoys.
He shared the clip on Twitter, where it was greeted with guild-level enthusiasm.
"What was the nature of the complaint?"
"That you're greeting them"— Holly Brockwell (@holly) April 27, 2022
So funny. I wish all B&Q stores had a ‘greeting guy’. Loved it. “No, we don’t want that (friendliness)” Jeez.
— Alex Harris 💙 (@Icecoldin71) April 27, 2022
This is immense https://t.co/XAJBLJ9NzJ
— Mark Nelson (@marknelsoncomic) April 27, 2022
This is very funny. ‘NO – we don’t want that.’ https://t.co/5Ho5kjzV6G
— Katy Brand (@KatyFBrand) April 27, 2022
We like friendliness in this country but not too much friendliness, and especially not when we’re buying plant pots, paint and replacement toilet seats. https://t.co/wzCkbmg96J
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) April 27, 2022
If you want to see Milo/Troy live, check out his tour dates here or visit a lot of shops in the North West and hope he turns up to greet you.
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