Scottish comedian Brian “Limmy” Limond has seen himself referenced in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight, and it’s extremely healthful.
We are able to see the complete scene unfold due to an add on Limmy’s YouTube channel, which clips the second he sees himself referenced within the sport for the primary time — please word that there are minor spoilers for the sport within the video.
The reference takes place through the last encounter of the sport, with Lego Batman preventing a foe that we shan’t title. In the course of the encounter, a few of WayneTech’s personal weaponry is used towards Batman and his allies. Because of this, he calls out: “She’s turned the WayneTech towards us!”
If you happen to don’t already recognise it, it is a reference to a sketch on Limmy’s Present, a cult-classic BBC Scotland manufacturing that ran from 2010 to 2013. The 20-second skit has been uploaded on YouTube on Limmy’s personal channel, the place it has earned simply shy of 1.6 million views since December 2013. Within the skit, Limmy depicts himself as a shirtless man strolling via a wet British avenue whereas declaring, “She’s turned the weans towards us!”
Limmy is alerted to the reference through a chatter throughout one among his common streams, and may’t assist however be stunned and genuinely touched. “No method,” he declares after listening to it twice. “That’s improbable! That’s good.
“Whoever put that in, thanks a lot,” he continues. “I’m very glad that you just like that sketch sufficient to place that in. That’s actually made my day, thanks very a lot.” He goes on to impersonate his authentic character, parroting Batman’s line, earlier than concluding, “That was a bit more durable to say.”
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight is offered now, and our reviewer Jordan Middler scored the sport 4.5, saying, “Lego Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight is a love letter to not simply Batman, however the historical past of Batman media. Whereas it’s a very simple sport, that doesn’t take the shine off of an expertise that left me smiling continuously.”
Batman: Arkham builders Rocksteady have been additionally credited with engaged on Lego Batman, which bears a strikingly comparable fight system.
