A man with a severe stutter has become a TikTok star after sharing what everyday tasks are like for him – and how he uses fast food drive-throughs to improve his speaking skills.

When Sam Bagshaw found himself struggling to talk despite undergoing speech therapy, he tried various alternative methods to boost his confidence.

The 26-year-old discovered that talking to strangers forces him out of his comfort zone, including ordering food and drinks through KFC and Starbucks drive-throughs.

Now, he's sharing his journey online, with two viral videos showing his drive-through experiences racking up a total of 3 million views and over 470,000 likes.

"When I first started challenging myself by talking to strangers in drive-throughs or out shopping I was feeling really nervous,” the warehouse operative from Sheffield told NeedToKnow.co.uk.

“I wondered if people were going to be receptive or kind, it made me feel scared to go up to them.

"It can be scary for people to talk to strangers even without a stammer, so it makes me feel good that I’m pushing myself to do it.

“I love it now.”

In a recent clip which has resonated with viewers, Sam can be seen sitting in his car at a drive-through, asking for his order through a telecom.

For Sam, facing his fears head-on has been revolutionary for his progress but there have been some slip-ups along the way.

He said: "Sometimes people think I’m not saying 'thank you' to them or 'morning' – but really it's because they will be walking the other way past me while saying something and I’m left still trying to get my words out.

"I feel bad in those situations because I don’t want them to think badly of me.

"I sometimes feel bad about myself if my stammer gets particularly bad but I am getting a lot more confident since challenging myself in public.

"I try to think positively now.

“I have a stammer – that’s just who I am."

Since taking his journey online, Sam has discovered a heartwarming community ready to swap and share their own stories.

He said: "I definitely feel like because my confidence is getting a lot better since sharing my experiences and going live, talking a lot more it’s really helped my stammer and the way I feel in myself.

"Talking to strangers also gave me the confidence to start street dancing classes this year, which I really enjoy and probably wouldn’t have started without all the positive feedback I received from people on TikTok."

Social media users have been quick to share their admiration for Sam's candid videos – including his drive-through visit.

Benedict said: "Awesome work mate! This is such an inspiring video. I wish you all the best going from strength to strength."

Emily wrote: "Drive throughs are anxiety inducing for a lot of people! Takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing, and to share it. Proud of you."

Allie added: "i want to cry!!! you sounded fantastic and were soooo much faster than half the people in front of me at a drive thru at any given time". [sic]

Another person said: "Amazing job mate".

One person wrote: "Watching you do these reminds me how little I do things that take me out of my comfort zone and that I need to do that more. Thank you!"

A man with a severe stutter has become a TikTok star after sharing what everyday tasks are like for him – and how he uses fast food drive-throughs to improve his speaking skills.

When Sam Bagshaw found himself struggling to talk despite undergoing speech therapy, he tried various alternative methods to boost his confidence.

The 26-year-old discovered that talking to strangers forces him out of his comfort zone, including ordering food and drinks through KFC and Starbucks drive-throughs.

Now, he's sharing his journey online, with two viral videos showing his drive-through experiences racking up a total of 3 million views and over 470,000 likes.

"When I first started challenging myself by talking to strangers in drive-throughs or out shopping I was feeling really nervous,” the warehouse operative from Sheffield told NeedToKnow.co.uk.

“I wondered if people were going to be receptive or kind, it made me feel scared to go up to them.

"It can be scary for people to talk to strangers even without a stammer, so it makes me feel good that I’m pushing myself to do it.

“I love it now.”

In a recent clip which has resonated with viewers, Sam can be seen sitting in his car at a drive-through, asking for his order through a telecom.

For Sam, facing his fears head-on has been revolutionary for his progress but there have been some slip-ups along the way.

He said: "Sometimes people think I’m not saying 'thank you' to them or 'morning' – but really it's because they will be walking the other way past me while saying something and I’m left still trying to get my words out.

"I feel bad in those situations because I don’t want them to think badly of me.

"I sometimes feel bad about myself if my stammer gets particularly bad but I am getting a lot more confident since challenging myself in public.

"I try to think positively now.

“I have a stammer – that’s just who I am."

Since taking his journey online, Sam has discovered a heartwarming community ready to swap and share their own stories.

He said: "I definitely feel like because my confidence is getting a lot better since sharing my experiences and going live, talking a lot more it’s really helped my stammer and the way I feel in myself.

"Talking to strangers also gave me the confidence to start street dancing classes this year, which I really enjoy and probably wouldn’t have started without all the positive feedback I received from people on TikTok."

Social media users have been quick to share their admiration for Sam's candid videos – including his drive-through visit.

Benedict said: "Awesome work mate! This is such an inspiring video. I wish you all the best going from strength to strength."

Emily wrote: "Drive throughs are anxiety inducing for a lot of people! Takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing, and to share it. Proud of you."

Allie added: "i want to cry!!! you sounded fantastic and were soooo much faster than half the people in front of me at a drive thru at any given time". [sic]

Another person said: "Amazing job mate".

One person wrote: "Watching you do these reminds me how little I do things that take me out of my comfort zone and that I need to do that more. Thank you!"

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A man with a severe stutter has become a TikTok star after sharing what everyday tasks are like for him – and how he uses fast food drive-throughs to improve his speaking skills.

When Sam Bagshaw found himself struggling to talk despite undergoing speech therapy, he tried various alternative methods to boost his confidence.

The 26-year-old discovered that talking to strangers forces him out of his comfort zone, including ordering food and drinks through KFC and Starbucks drive-throughs.

Now, he's sharing his journey online, with two viral videos showing his drive-through experiences racking up a total of 3 million views and over 470,000 likes.

"When I first started challenging myself by talking to strangers in drive-throughs or out shopping I was feeling really nervous,” the warehouse operative from Sheffield told NeedToKnow.co.uk.

“I wondered if people were going to be receptive or kind, it made me feel scared to go up to them.

"It can be scary for people to talk to strangers even without a stammer, so it makes me feel good that I’m pushing myself to do it.

“I love it now.”

In a recent clip which has resonated with viewers, Sam can be seen sitting in his car at a drive-through, asking for his order through a telecom.

For Sam, facing his fears head-on has been revolutionary for his progress but there have been some slip-ups along the way.

He said: "Sometimes people think I’m not saying 'thank you' to them or 'morning' – but really it's because they will be walking the other way past me while saying something and I’m left still trying to get my words out.

"I feel bad in those situations because I don’t want them to think badly of me.

"I sometimes feel bad about myself if my stammer gets particularly bad but I am getting a lot more confident since challenging myself in public.

"I try to think positively now.

“I have a stammer – that’s just who I am."

Since taking his journey online, Sam has discovered a heartwarming community ready to swap and share their own stories.

He said: "I definitely feel like because my confidence is getting a lot better since sharing my experiences and going live, talking a lot more it’s really helped my stammer and the way I feel in myself.

"Talking to strangers also gave me the confidence to start street dancing classes this year, which I really enjoy and probably wouldn’t have started without all the positive feedback I received from people on TikTok."

Social media users have been quick to share their admiration for Sam's candid videos – including his drive-through visit.

Benedict said: "Awesome work mate! This is such an inspiring video. I wish you all the best going from strength to strength."

Emily wrote: "Drive throughs are anxiety inducing for a lot of people! Takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing, and to share it. Proud of you."

Allie added: "i want to cry!!! you sounded fantastic and were soooo much faster than half the people in front of me at a drive thru at any given time". [sic]

Another person said: "Amazing job mate".

One person wrote: "Watching you do these reminds me how little I do things that take me out of my comfort zone and that I need to do that more. Thank you!"

ENDS

EDITOR’S NOTE: Video Usage Licence: (EXCLUSIVE) We have obtained an exclusive licence from the copyright holder. A copy of the licence is available on request.

Video Restrictions: None.