the only political message I've gotten is that we should break away from England and for us to start our own country.
@AussieFanXCIV
7 жыл бұрын
I'm with you; care to partake in a tasty glass of orange fool while tossing crates of tea into Boston Harbor?
@verdatum
7 жыл бұрын
Oh you must be kidding. We have no business committing treason against the crown! The taxes aren't nearly as bad as you rebels claim. They don't even really enforce the Stamp Act!!
@pomeroythomas
7 жыл бұрын
TEA BELONGS IN THE RIVER!!
@rangergxi
7 жыл бұрын
Rebel against a democracy that provides lots of services?
@Beery1962
7 жыл бұрын
No way! Stick with England. We're stronger together. Just give it another few years - the Whigs will return to their roots under Charles James Fox and send the Tories packing and you'll see a positive change.
@florencej3397
4 жыл бұрын
This man brings us recipes and old timey food, leave him alone
@redditrtgirl
4 жыл бұрын
Aye! Just go on with your bad self and play on another corner.
@florencej3397
4 жыл бұрын
@Johnny Casteelcasteel, cute name. You got it from your daddy?
@namesurname7172
4 жыл бұрын
@Johnny Casteel Here comes the outrage culture fanatic, everyone!
@MercurialIris
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny Casteel what do you mean?
@Nene_760
4 жыл бұрын
@@florencej3397 you're a gangster ? *THIS REAL GUYS NAME'S FLORENCE!*
@konnekt164
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who just started watching this channel recently, it feels like walking into a classroom while the rest of the class is getting yelled at 😂😂😂
@gregharper6382
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 same!
@jcandrews9867
2 жыл бұрын
This one's is funny 😀
@alaakhair6758
2 жыл бұрын
I wish it was yelling, it's more like the nice favourite teacher calmly being disappointed in everyone and looking visibly hurt.
@metal_lion1146
2 жыл бұрын
This is a hilarious and PERFECT analogy
@Stettafire
2 жыл бұрын
@@alaakhair6758 I'm not angry... Just dissapointed..
@joshuapatrick682
2 жыл бұрын
How unfortunate. This man is on the verge of tears, I’ve seen dozens of his videos and not once has he shown any propensity towards politics. He does show a genuine enthusiasm for educating people about history, thank you for that sir!
@barrythomas4216
Жыл бұрын
AMEN BROTHER ❤️
@pigd1666
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I just got politely chewed out by the only teacher in high school that cares about the students.
@that417
4 жыл бұрын
The best!!
@gr8m8n8
4 жыл бұрын
Wow that's accurate
@vettebodee
4 жыл бұрын
He always reminded me of my history teacher
@gstylesoshay4359
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Yes!
@donkirkendoll3269
4 жыл бұрын
Amen. Thank you for saying that! Love your video's. We don't need politics in everything!
@gawni1612
4 жыл бұрын
This is literally the most wholesome channel on KZitem. Don't be discouraged by the vocal crazy minority. It's human nature, man. 99% of us silently enjoy your videos, because we like history, food, craftsmanship...etc..
@nicholasbrown1978
4 жыл бұрын
Preach
@SabineBeauchamp7
4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely statement. How true you are!
@JohnDoe-iw7zc
4 жыл бұрын
As a very political person i agree just crazy to relate old world food to modern politics just let them be
@spencercagle4009
4 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@beastymusictm1452
4 жыл бұрын
Stephen b Very well said. 👌
@gmctech
2 жыл бұрын
Even though this is an older video, to the viewers that matter you most certainly don't have to explain yourself... I come here to learn, smile and above all chill.
@randomconsumer4494
2 жыл бұрын
4 years later he is still on, must have jumped the hurdle. Love this channel.
@goodnamestaken
2 жыл бұрын
4 years later still as relevant. People who say we've never been this divided just haven't been paying attention.
@Stettafire
2 жыл бұрын
@Turaglas The division is increasing each day
@stoutyyyy
4 жыл бұрын
This video is like when your dad goes “I’m not mad, I’m disappointed”
@vegangelist
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! And dad's disappointment was the hardest of all to bear.
@acidfruitloops
4 жыл бұрын
Get it together dawg. Nut up. lol
@ThePhobosAnomally
4 жыл бұрын
so true
@Agaettis
4 жыл бұрын
its got that vibe, I hate it! lol
@Oakheart
4 жыл бұрын
Great comment
@Ultra_Sauce
4 жыл бұрын
John is the prime example of “I just wanna grill for god’s sake”
@chrishayes5755
4 жыл бұрын
of course he'd say GOD'S SAKE wouldn't he. I'll show myself out. lol.
@2001dj28
4 жыл бұрын
And that's on homesteading
@killboi207
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrishayes5755 LOL that was great dude, hilarious.
@peoplespoet1974
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrishayes5755 And do we have to be critical of which higher power someone might have had faith in when using the loose term "God"? As a Buddhist, I always saw it as an abbreviation for the word "good"........and there should be criticism to things good? Confucius confusing. :~\
@maskettaman1488
4 жыл бұрын
@@peoplespoet1974 God is God. That is not an abbreviation for "good". Go be a stupid thirdie somewhere else
@QuintenKilborn
Жыл бұрын
I already left a comment, but at the end of the episode I just want to note this: John, you are a top tier, amazing person. Keep doing what you do, my guy
@townsends
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MarcTheUtahan
2 жыл бұрын
So I saw a meme that used this video’s thumbnail. Led me to the channel. That led me to Civil War Digital Digest. That led to me getting back into reenacting after 15 years out of it all and it’s brought so much happiness into my life, and now I’m pursuing a masters degree in history. Thank you for getting frustrated, it’s changed my life
@MTeee3
2 жыл бұрын
Dude this comment is awesome
@ledgaming6489
Жыл бұрын
@@MTeee3 I thought the same thing
@Crusader1089
7 жыл бұрын
Seeing one of the nicest men on youtube looking so low is heartbreaking. I hope you can ride out this storm and remember all the hundreds of thousands of people who love your work.
@keetrandling4530
7 жыл бұрын
+
@JasonMockCO
7 жыл бұрын
Crusader1089 agreed... seeing Jon like that almost brought me to tears.
@OopzyDayzy
7 жыл бұрын
+
@johnwebb4676
7 жыл бұрын
Hand in their.John! I support your programing! Some folks can't see the Good in anything! Don't be discouraged you produce great historical information!
@qualqui
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, same here, btw we're 287,000 subs, that tells ya most of us are glad to see a non-political channel like Jas Townsend & Sons! :)
@delvictor7570
4 жыл бұрын
I like how he’s still wearing the period clothes. He’s committed.
@scaredofghosts6813
4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure
@Tmanaz480
4 жыл бұрын
19th century is called steampunk, so his style would be...mill punk? Wigpunk? Musketpunk?
@ignore2466
4 жыл бұрын
@@Tmanaz480 steampunk is a fantasy version of 19th century technology.
@xpndblhero5170
4 жыл бұрын
@@Tmanaz480 - OG American Punk.... LoL
@OurHourglass
4 жыл бұрын
@@xpndblhero5170 There's a single word for that: patriot. There were revolutions all through history, but "patriotism" was brought back from Rome to serve the colonial cause, and we were laughed at for the word because the British didn't see the colonies as anyone's homeland. If you weren't a loyalist, you were a rebel without a home. So, all those once-loyal Englishmen living in the colonies said America was their home and started calling themselves loyal to their shared land. Funny enough, that appealed to some French and Dutch colonists in the Americas, too. Patriots.
@andrewdawa
3 жыл бұрын
Im not a US citizen but im fascinated by two things, history and food, your channel delivers that. Please keep doing what you are doing
@Edcognito
2 жыл бұрын
Four and a half years on, and you *STILL* have one of the best, most interesting channels on KZitem Jon! Thanks for all you do!
@Behemoth_Rogue
4 жыл бұрын
This man is the Mr. Rogers of KZitem. Leave him alone.
@oldgus01
4 жыл бұрын
It is exactly because he is the Mr. Rogers of KZitem, that we must not leave him alone. Seriously, give the man just so many virtual hugs.
@STANKYCHEEZEMAYNE
4 жыл бұрын
nah Mr Rogers was politically engaged and stood up for what he believed in he wasn't a fence sitter like this guy
@Behemoth_Rogue
4 жыл бұрын
@@STANKYCHEEZEMAYNE not wanting politics on your channel is fence sitting? Wtf drugs are you on kid?
@Unaxoto
4 жыл бұрын
TheManlyManMan he not a fence sitter. He is someone who sees that political engagement is not something that should consume every aspect of life. We need respite from all the lunacy of people screaming at each other but neither side really listening. Partisan politics will destroy our politics. Ironic since both sides serve the same master... Let us just enjoy our 18rh century potted meats & ale and let the 21st century be a distant dull roar...0
@theduke7539
4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Roger's would approve of this comparison.
@JoelLTurner
5 жыл бұрын
This is why we can't have nice things.
@IntrepidFraidyCat
4 жыл бұрын
LOL! Thank you for making me laugh. I was getting worked up over a two year old video. Unfortunately, the KZitem drama is still rolling on.
@ghoulsarefree
4 жыл бұрын
This is why we CAN have nice things! Because people like Jon soldier on and keep making great content without letting bummers rain on the parade.
@JoelLTurner
4 жыл бұрын
@@ghoulsarefree I agree with you, I admire his tenacity and enjoy the videos
@tomhermosillo1953
4 жыл бұрын
Keep the history coming because if people don't know history they are doomed to repeat it. Of course you bring us the parts of history we enjoy purposefully repeating.
@ae5631
4 жыл бұрын
completely true!
@michaelstrazzi9534
2 жыл бұрын
Colonial cooking and their techniques have always been interesting to me and you do an awesome job with your demonstrations. I watch your channel to get away from modern day lunacy. Stay above it Jon and keep up the great work.
@toddshook1765
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you for the passion, information, and being a teacher of our history. I am at a point in my life (58years old) that I am breaking away from current news to watch and interact with personal improvement and knowledge. This channel is part of my growth. Thanks
@Twortortle
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't realise this was from 3 years ago, sounds like he was talking about last week, the last 4 years haven't changed...
@rockerroller
3 жыл бұрын
You’re right, in fact I’d go so far as to say that the last 4 years have gotten worse unfortunately. And I don’t think it’s gonna get better unless we figure out a way to split up the country into two different governments.
@ashleyspratlin1811
3 жыл бұрын
Genuinely thought he was talking about the last week too. It's sad how cancel culture has made its way into _our_ history. Not mine, not yours. _Our_ history, as human beings.
@Ap31920
3 жыл бұрын
It saddens me to agree. I thought this was from last week before realizing it was 3 years ago. I am glad he doesn't get political, I come here to get the hell away from politics.
@Beakerz857
3 жыл бұрын
@@rockerroller So your solution to over-politicization is to... what? Take it to it's furthest extent and split the country up?
@rock9154
3 жыл бұрын
@@Beakerz857 I think that was a hyperbolic example. Just showing what impossible lengths it seems we'd have to go to to cure this issue
@neepgang4091
4 жыл бұрын
This poor man just wants to cook pemmican by a campfire
@shizmanbeat
4 жыл бұрын
You're not doing him any favors by looking down on him dude. I doubt he likes being described as a "poor man" I know i wouldn't.
@frankstein1776
4 жыл бұрын
@@shizmanbeat there's more than just money "poor"..... Hope you can see that
@lisalassetter62
4 жыл бұрын
Madz DK , such negative comments are not helping in today's troubled world. Wars were waged so people could say, freely, what they wanted. But respect of others was also taught way back when. As for me,I found it comical enough to take some misery out of what is happening all around.
@thanks4272
4 жыл бұрын
I just wanna grill for gods sake
@lucasmetro
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like the people who are commenting here aren’t native English speakers. “Poor” has multiple meanings and the way he is using it is obviously idiomatic.
@Dalareaux
3 жыл бұрын
2021 checking in. It makes me sad that this genuine, honest man that literally wants nothing more than to teach people about history has to deal with this nonsense. It's disgusting and reprehensible, anyone that contributed to him having to make this video should be ashamed of themselves. I love your videos and i know it's 4 years later but I'm still angry this video had to exist at some point. At all. Ever.
@erinpilla
2 жыл бұрын
Thing was he didn't say anything he was just talking about a dessert!
@Stettafire
2 жыл бұрын
2022 Checking in. It is awful that politics has consumed everything and that decision has consumed everything. Can we just discuss cooking without the politics, that would be lovely.
@AugustD_777
Жыл бұрын
2022 almost 2023 checking in just to say cringe.
@favoriteswubby
Жыл бұрын
2022. Jon was talking about how upset he was that he had to make this video. I had to scroll back to find the proper date, but I couldn't find the video before it that was so offensive. Then watching and he says it is the orange fool dessert that drove people into a rage. I'm glad I stay out of politics.
@kystersweats8465
Жыл бұрын
2023 here, modern politics is cringe.
@carolpascua1848
2 жыл бұрын
The funny part is, the allusion never even dawned on me until the comments came. All I could think of was actually trying to replicate the dessert. Ignore the haters because your channel is awesome! For me, it's a happy place to go especially during these doomsday times.
@Stettafire
2 жыл бұрын
It did occur to me, so I didn't watch the video when it first came out. I avoided it cus there is waaaay more to my life then politics and I'm much too busy to be bombarded with that stuff. I never even realised it wasn't supposed to be political. Nonetheless I'd never dream of putting anything political on hete
@oliverhopkins8074
Жыл бұрын
This is all flipping brilliant I love orange fool it’s better than sour grapes or wrinkled pear
@sherriestes-erwin1908
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!!
@ChrisMattern-oh6wx
Жыл бұрын
I had to watch this for over thirty seconds after he mentioned the dish involved before I realized what the problem had been and I went "Ohhhh...", and also, "Yep, people are that stupid."
@ChrisMattern-oh6wx
Жыл бұрын
@@Stettafire You're probably less likely to make the connection if you already knew of the once-popular confection known as a "fool.". (Me, I remember gooseberry fool from Terry Pratchett's Discworld books.)
@danvalentino724
4 жыл бұрын
This man looks genuinely devastated that people would hijack his good works to make political statements of their own. I'm so sorry Jon. Stay committed
@Superman-xr1oh
4 жыл бұрын
@Galactus TM 🤣
@nokomarie1963
4 жыл бұрын
@Adrian Heath We don't know John's political opinions. We can guess, but we don't know. He hopes we never do know, and what's more, that we have the courtesy to never ask.
@illbeyourmonster3591
4 жыл бұрын
@Galactus TM When the willful cowardice of the conservative right ends so will the actions of the far left shortly after. Until then, get used to the insanity that the far left will drag us all into because nobody from the sane majority is willing to step up and do anything about it.
@almackenzie7162
4 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what he is. Jon does nothing but good, wholesome work and doesn't deserve any harassment.
@alexbeerune
4 жыл бұрын
I'll be your monster I agree that these crazy right wing fascists need to be crushed by Justice and powerful Democrat governors!!! BIDEN 2020
@karinaf8786
3 жыл бұрын
This Man is a Huge national treasure for keeping the origins and history of not only this country but the 18th century world alive.
@jestnutz
3 жыл бұрын
I'm greatful this man is passionate about the way of old. I'm glad it's not totally lost.
@BungieStudios
3 жыл бұрын
This man traveled through time to show us how our ancestors lived. We shouldn't take that for granted.
@carolbevis3376
3 жыл бұрын
He's not just a US national treasure but an international one for the English speaking world - or that's what I as a Brit think!
@nebwachamp
3 жыл бұрын
U are all the national treasures. Godspeed
@declanroberts8934
3 жыл бұрын
This is honestly the most cringe comment section I've ever seen.
@hermitlife243
2 жыл бұрын
Please keep going. Without our history we could never know where we are going. People who don’t respect or understand history are not worth anyone’s time. I love your channel keep up the great work.
@robertjacobs861
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve just recently discovered your KZitem channel, and it has become one of my favorites. Your channel is a place of refuge for me to go so I can stay away from the bombardment of politics we are exposed to daily. I haven’t yet seen the episode to which you refer, but I absolutely believe there was no political intent, and I thank you for what you do.
@shanewindham8117
2 жыл бұрын
Well said. I have only been here for about a year. It is an amazing place. I can come here to escape and learn about things that I truly care about and enjoy. I love the live videos and the readings of classic book and short stories, as well.
@YellowFacedMunchkin
7 жыл бұрын
I'm from Asia and I've learnt so much about your culture and am so amazed there are people who'd cultivate and protect history by living it. I just want to say your channel has one of the purest and most passionate content on it, please keep doing what you do. I'll always support you for what you're doing.
@hagathacrusty8995
7 жыл бұрын
Ditto from New Zealand 🙂
@townsends
7 жыл бұрын
Great comment, thanks for sharing!
@rubywingo6030
7 жыл бұрын
Townsends My son teaches 6th grade American history. Your channel has become a useful teaching resource. It really helps catch the children's imagination. Never be discouraged! There are people who just look for stuff to complain about. Personally first thought I had when I saw the title was of dreamsicles. Hope I spelled that right! Remember the orange and vanilla ice creams? yum! Orange Fool looks good! I am going to give it a try! Blessings to you and yours!
@townsends
7 жыл бұрын
Orange and vanilla ice cream was one of my favorites as a child.
@onemercilessming1342
7 жыл бұрын
Townsends--Dreamsicles were a close second to Fudgesicles. As old as I am now, on the hottest days of summer, I still treat myself to one or the other OR an A& W root beer float--and calories be damned!
@MU-oi1su
4 жыл бұрын
I love how apolitical this channel typically is. It's simple, educational, and very positive to watch.
@kkelley5980
4 жыл бұрын
It was this video that made me love the channel
@seanrose5363
4 жыл бұрын
It’s refreshing to not have politics shoved down your throat.
@DaManBearPig
4 жыл бұрын
"typically"? its never political
@lionheartz1337
4 жыл бұрын
Lord knows we're getting deepthroated and assfucked by political rhetoric and news to the post that life is just universal existential dread. so some escapism is much appreciated
@Errorcutive
4 жыл бұрын
Yes theres more to life than politics
@punisher3607
Жыл бұрын
You know you've screwed up bad when john townsends gets angry
@sandyp9891
Ай бұрын
I just now saw this video and it's so relevant today, 6 years later. THANK YOU for continuing to make good, historical, politics-free videos. I'm a fairly new subscriber, daughter of a man who loved history and who took the family to see historical sites, wife of a history teacher, and genealogical researcher. Please keep up the good work!!!
@hazardman89
5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a fun escape from all the stupidity of today. Don't let the loonies bring you down man.
@Diabetic_Chicken69
5 жыл бұрын
He posted this like 2 years ago
@myu5617
5 жыл бұрын
@@Diabetic_Chicken69 most the comments are quite new, honestly Its probably KZitem and its algorithm again though.
@hazardman89
5 жыл бұрын
@@Diabetic_Chicken69 we still have loonies today. Thank you for policing people posting on old content, tho. I'll just keep to replying to week old videos from now on. I didn't know this was a crime.
@Diabetic_Chicken69
5 жыл бұрын
@@hazardman89 Yo, didnt mean to be insulting just saying its silly to get bent over old drama my bad
@witchyhour
4 жыл бұрын
@Anglo Commando Amen!
@danielwdunn
4 жыл бұрын
This channel is too pure & wholesome for this world.
@Ahad_Faisal
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Dunn cringe Daniel
@DennisMHenderson
4 жыл бұрын
🤮
@sophiacristina
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly, that means the ones that do this to those channels are vile beasts!
@williamgrey9599
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Dunn Thanks Daniel, great addition. Ykno? Really Shows us WHY WE NEED JOHN TOWNSEND and The Likes of This True Gentleman...to SHOW US OUR ROOTS, and sadly, how far society has fallen into divisiveness and unnecessary consumption of goods AND harmful media...we should ALL UNPLUG from the “hate-trix” and just Live, Spend Time in Nature, Learn Our History (so the good returns and the bad doesnt repeat)... And most of all *_THANK THIS WONDERFUL MAN FOR HIS HARD WORK TO BRING US THIS INFO_* Ha, sorry for caps, It’s for emphasis and it does hurt me to see such a man grounded and rooted in Nature and History, looking so down...but HE SHOULD KNOW THOSE “TROLL ARMIES” round-up the “troops” on Reddit Or whatever and then run an operated attack, that’s most likely what happened, and then they spark the fire and normal subscribers get caught up, and then we have Mr. Townsend demoralized, when HE IS WORKING SO HARD TO BRING US HISTORY, GREAT RECIPES, and GOODWILL! :)
@grizzledbeard
3 жыл бұрын
It's 2021 now and I just found your channel. It feels like the world is bursting with anger, hate and despair now which is why I have to tell you how extremely grateful I am for the wholesome experience I get from your videos. Your videos are shelter from the storm. Thank you for what you do.
@m0000se
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel recently and I appreciate that I can comfortably watch your channel without worrying about what my four year old might see or hear, but also something I can gladly share with my parents and enjoy with them as well. You are spot on with the comment about daily and personal interactions being way more important than the things that many loud voices try to claim are important but have little to do with most people. Thanks, Jon, for the great family content and really cool look into history!
@davidhardwick3816
5 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos PRECISELY because they are not political! Please never feel you should change or justify, you are wonderful!!!
@teadams72
5 жыл бұрын
Love your channel
@EidolonSpecus
5 жыл бұрын
"Politics" is everything that has to do with how groups of people work, the _polis._ Most things that have to do with the _polis_ (such as the Internet) are political; even our interpretations of the past. Even the act of rejecting the group and living a hermit life _is_ a political thing. That is inherent to how humanity works, at least since recorded History. Saying that "it's not political" does not make it so; being in the public forum makes it relevant to the _polis._ For better or worse.
@timothyripley4175
5 жыл бұрын
@Patrick Ancona didn't he do ghost to coast, a scary version of coast to coast
@jamesgarlick4573
5 жыл бұрын
@@EidolonSpecus though I won't argue against you on your factual points, I must mention there is a nuance to the phrase "getting away from the politics" which just means wanting an escape from governmental politics and arguments surrounding it. Townsend politics are best politics
@EidolonSpecus
5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesgarlick4573 Agreed.
@luweez1935
4 жыл бұрын
Spoken like a true historian. Theres such and admiration for what you do.
@user-gs2hg8km1y
4 жыл бұрын
You to, thank you!
@barbarusbloodshed6347
4 жыл бұрын
?!? you know that historians are always comparing that which was to that which is, right? The difference between now and then is the interesting part. If everyhting had been like it is now, learning about a previous period would be a pretty dull affair, huh? I really like this channel and I can see why they wanna avoid the topic.... because the US populus is so divided and radical in that division... but is it healthy to learn about history and don't take away things you can compare to your time? Probably not. As they say, if you don't learn from history you're doomed to repeat it.
@nathanc9866
4 жыл бұрын
Barbarus Bloodshed I agree that a big part of history, especially US history, is important in politics, but he does cooking and other miscellaneous things that have nothing to do with modern politics.
@nicb4589
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Pacheco Politics? Important? It’s a result of people being bored. Most people in developed countries no longer have to fight to survive, we no longer have to conquer/defend against enemy people (like the ancient world). So our fighting energy needs to be taken out on something like politics because we have nothing better to do. It’s an unimportant game that we can relieve our no longer necessary desire to fight or conquer. It just seems like that sometimes!
@barbarusbloodshed6347
4 жыл бұрын
@@nicb4589 then what about the other urge humans have, to make friends, find like-minded partners and form groups? We are a social species and form groups. These groups grew over time. Now we are basically one large group spread over the globe. You cannot manage groups of large sizes only with personal interactions, you have to have a dome of rules that sits on top of that. That's what politics is. Just another clever invention of ours. One that allows us to form ever-larger groups without falling into chaos. So the reason behind politics being the way they are is a very natural, instinctive one. BTW, sadly people everywhere still have to "fight to survive", unless they were born 100% healthy and very rich.
@robertmann1194
Жыл бұрын
Five years later... I have been watching this channel for years and never once has it leaned left or right or made one political statement involving modern day politics.
@LuzMaria95
Жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@jack1701e
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. It's just been quality content around cooking and culture of that time period, that's it! Just people who are super into history and living it!
@Fergusbaddog
Жыл бұрын
The is hands down one of the most wholesome educational entertaining channels I watch on KZitem, a much needed break from everything else, y'all are greatly appreciated...
@creatornat
7 жыл бұрын
Honestly Jon, the only thing *'scandalous'* about your 'Orange Fool' video, is that I would eat about 5 of them in one sitting.
@townsends
7 жыл бұрын
+creatornat 👍
@tombob671
7 жыл бұрын
me 2
@BorealWoodsrunner
7 жыл бұрын
i was about to say the same thing lol
@jeffkeffer3012
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah those were the first recipe i actually sat down and really made .... my wife wants me to make them again ..in fact in her words "make them every night " .... I dont have that kind of time Jon ya got to help me brother LOL
@garlicgirl3149
7 жыл бұрын
I would be there right with you with a tummy ache! LOL!
@logice350
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know who would ever complain about this man’s channel.
@dubsnake9118
4 жыл бұрын
Fetishization of colonialism
@jim7601
4 жыл бұрын
@@dubsnake9118 imma head out
@jerichosamurai
4 жыл бұрын
@@AlbertZiegler069 Muh prez.
@badneighbour5966
4 жыл бұрын
I have a few channels that I watch and often I see one or two thumbs down and I wondered to myself how could someone vote ever this channel down. I've been watching for years
@cmck1777
4 жыл бұрын
The embittered host of a channel focused on French Colonial history that believes they have a stronger claim to the new land? (lol?)
@southpaw5643
2 жыл бұрын
I have just recently found this channel by way of the Townsend's online shop, and I have to say this channel hosts some of the most genuinely enjoyable content I've seen on any platform. I am thrilled time after time to see such dedication to our nation's history and to the colonial period. Thank you for everything you do and have done since this video was released.
@jamesvoigt7275
2 жыл бұрын
I find your presentations to be 100% wholesome and instructive. Please don't give up. We need your peaceful unifying voice.
@chrishieke1261
7 жыл бұрын
Dear Jon, I'm writing you from across the pond, from a small (albeit 1100 years old) town in the foothills of the Thuringian Forest, right in the middle of Germany. Your channel is interesting, entertaining and you're doing a great job letting us glimpse into the past. You clearly love what you do! If I'm coming home from a particularly busy day in the office, I sometimes sit down and watch some episodes while drinking a cup of tea and munching some unhealthy cookies. Why your channel? Because I like the subject, I like cooking, history and your gorgeous kitchen utensils. And sometimes I'm amazed to see that "you over the pond" cook something my grandmother - who was born in 1923 and passed away 3 years ago - used to cook well into the 21st century. She would have loved your channel, even without understanding a single word. So let me say this to you: I've never seen or heard anything of ill intent from your side and I can tell you, that you are a "guter Kerl", a good and honest guy, who brings some enjoyment to his viewers. Stay as you are, I'm very sure that the vast majority of your viewers see you in the same way as I do. Best wishes! - Christopher
@JaseekaRawr
7 жыл бұрын
Aww, this is such a sweet comment & I hope he sees it! Thanks for taking the time to comment; I enjoyed reading this, very much.
@susanfox3007
7 жыл бұрын
The next video in Jon's series is German, which might have been enjoyed by Moravian settlers in the USA in the 18th Century. I think you will like it!
@sorileaa4077
7 жыл бұрын
Chris Hieke HEAR! HEAR! You made a wonderful post, Chris!
@thehunter3386
7 жыл бұрын
Chris Hieke Great post, Herr Hieke! I'm pleased to see so many supportive responses...especially from the international community! Wonderful!
@Serafinelly
7 жыл бұрын
Chris Hieke that is so sweet of you, Christopher! I couldn't agree more! Lots of love from Germany as well to you and your team, dear Jon!
@Amber_Aquarius
7 жыл бұрын
i love this channel so much. Please dont get discouraged, you are such an intelligent and engaging voice to experience right now. Thank you for all you do.
@viper-ko4qq
7 жыл бұрын
Amber Miranda I totally agree with you I love this guy
@ryoko65
7 жыл бұрын
Amber Miranda you've said everything I wanted to say. I hope he doesn't give up on the channel because of political bickering. He's great.
@jimborock2632
7 жыл бұрын
I agree, his channel is so awesome. I've learned lots about historical cooking and living. It's different from any other YT channel. It never gets political, that makes it wonderful.
@josephhyland8904
7 жыл бұрын
That's a two-edged knife and its not just those on the right.
@josephhyland8904
7 жыл бұрын
You misunderstand. I down voted the two main idiots politicizing this; I am not apologizing for them; and I was not specifically referring to this thread but rather was making a general comment about the politicization of non political things.
@Vgladstone1
2 жыл бұрын
You are so right! I am very political BUT this channel is were I go not to have politics. I love your channel! Thank you for the personal message! Heart felt!
@MuchRespectDue
3 жыл бұрын
Can really sense the stress this caused you . Keep pressing on and making great videos! You are one of the most interesting channels on KZitem . Thanks for all the incredible content
@kmofighter1
7 жыл бұрын
My God man, I've avoided this video for half a week because I knew where it was going. Keep doing EXACTLY what you're doing. This is one of very few wholesome channels that operates solely on what the title says.
@stevelombardi2183
5 жыл бұрын
kmofighter1 well said such garbage on TV now a days
@kellenmckay7178
4 жыл бұрын
I literally almost cried, Jon is too much of a nice guy to go through this.
@jasonjr376
4 жыл бұрын
@@praisejesus6750🤔
@Gasolineworld
4 жыл бұрын
@@ozmobozo👎
@1lapmagic
4 жыл бұрын
he invited it
@makayla1223
4 жыл бұрын
Goebbels Der Zauberer lmaoooo
@omeganova4332
4 жыл бұрын
This is a legitimate history teacher, he makes me think of every history teacher in college who was called out by someone for something they never tried to do, and every time they were legitimately hurt by their message being so horrifically perverted. They love history, they love going back, and having their old histories contaminated is incredibly painful for them.
@juliahoff7158
Ай бұрын
I’m so sick of divisive politics, and the need to tread lightly because someone makes more out of something than it is. I love these videos. Thank you.
@johndoogan3712
3 жыл бұрын
I had to see your orange fool video before returning to this video, well done 👍. This must be the name this dish was known by and it should be preserved, not forgotten. Politics never even comes into it. Your channel is living history and that's the way it stays.
@mackenziewright9495
3 жыл бұрын
All this man wants is historical cooking, some history enthusiasts, and some nutmeg.
@retrievingpeace7173
3 жыл бұрын
Man don’t we all (here) 😂
@guruthossindarin3563
3 жыл бұрын
Nutmeg! Mmmmm!
@kathleennorton6108
3 жыл бұрын
But our history is steeped in politics. How can one reflect true history and leave politics out?
@retrievingpeace7173
3 жыл бұрын
@@kathleennorton6108 while that may be true, this channel is a solace. It’s intention is to shed light on aspects of history to do with sustainability, the art and crafts of the time and to connect us to a more peaceful time that used to be. Bringing modern day politics into this space is not only ruining the vibe, it’s also tampering with something wholesome. It’s not a play by play of historical events, it’s a reminiscence. Some people get off on arguing and proving points and being “right.” We are just trying to revive and relive the peace of when all that was not such a prevalent factor in day to day life.
@rickshawjones8591
3 жыл бұрын
What the channel is doing is showing a snapshot from the past. So what the channel decide what it does and stop trying to inject modern politics in it. I just don't understand it. Just because it's on your mind doesn't mean it's on everyone else's and that doesn't mean it should be
@Wallysgtr1
7 жыл бұрын
Don't let the crazies get to you. You are providing a great non political education show. I truly enjoy watching the videos to get away from everyday life. Don't stop or change what you do
@Robert-vi9fx
7 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@MrDavidTiller
7 жыл бұрын
I agree! Don't let them get you down.
@frankyramone
7 жыл бұрын
Wallysgtr1 what drives me crazy is that you didn't put a period at the end of your last sentence.
@Wallysgtr1
7 жыл бұрын
Franky Ramone My apologies.
@ninabittrolff
7 жыл бұрын
Franky Ramone. I don't get you. what a freak and are you always so self centered?
@Justice_For_Pluto
Жыл бұрын
As someone who just recently found this channel, this week in fact, I can honestly say that I have had these videos on a loop for the last three days just listening to the work and the recipes. I found the channel from the interest in the ships biscuit. I love what you are doing in this channel. What you said in this video from 5 years ago rings as true today as it did then. And as to the content contained within this video; with the same gusto as the time period itself, I tap my cane loudly upon the floor and cry out "here, here".
@CelticMairi
2 жыл бұрын
I've only just discovered your channel, so I'm behind here, but I love it. So fascinating as a lover of anything historical. I wouldn't have given this a second thought as I'm British and have been used to a fool as a dessert. Gooseberry fool is a favorite of mine. People need to take this and anything else for what it is meant to be. Not what they think is meant.
@jessewilliams8655
4 жыл бұрын
This feels like when your parents yell at you and say "we were just trying to do something fun for you guys and you had to ruin it" legit just made me feel sad lol
@jessewilliams8655
4 жыл бұрын
Cactus Jack Issa joke
@williamsohlstrom1530
4 жыл бұрын
@Cactus Jack It is sometimes (incorrectly) used as a full stop in a way. In this instance, however, it most likely means a light chuckle after telling a jokey story like the OP did. Writing "haha" or something like that wouldn't work as well, in my opinion.
@tribacioustee2846
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else suddenly recommended this video today? Feels like KZitem is trying to tell me something. Totally agree with this guy's take. Keep doing you.
@WillShawofficial
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah for me this popped up just today
@yungchill69
4 жыл бұрын
KZitem wouldn't tell you to stay out of politics theyd just censor you if yours dont align with theirs
@HomeDefender30
4 жыл бұрын
I just got it today.... weird. Appropriate for the times still to this day though! Can we not interject politics into EVERYTHING nowadays?
@dhoops616
4 жыл бұрын
Justin Martone haha I love it!
@williamcampbell3158
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a regular fan so of course it did
@iJLiN21
2 жыл бұрын
I come to your channel whenever I want to unplug from the chaos in this world & just sit and learn about history. Your channel is one of my favorite channels on youtube where I can get back to what matters most. I am so sorry people bring politics into the comment section but don't ever let it get to you. Remember that you have a ton of supportive fans here who look forward to your beautifully prepared videos. Thank you for all that you do!!!
@user-vn3ti9ve7w
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought these videos were nice historical escape to a simpler time of our country. Always informative, interesting, and well worth watching. Keep it up!
@marklumley619
5 жыл бұрын
As a retired history teacher, I get tired of history being viewed through the lens of today's politics as well as has happened here everything has to do with today's politics.
@TrollHiddenCave
5 жыл бұрын
Well here and now is our day of reckoning!
@ElizaDolittle
5 жыл бұрын
Yup - that's presentism and sadly there are some historians who cave in to it. I'm a medievalist historian fighting to wrest the history of the medieval female mystics back from the feminists who have put a very popular, modern spin on medieval behavior as if medieval people shared our modern-day code of ethics. Nothing can be more irritating - not to mention ignorant.
@dutchcourage7312
5 жыл бұрын
Well, this dessert and it's name actually makes a lot of sense in Historical Political sense !! ... The house of Orange is the Royal family of the Netherlands, and mocking royalty after the Revolutionary war (or Dutch people clinging to Royalty instead of Republic Liberty) might make a lot of sense here. Especially if you take into account that the Netherlands and the USA do share quite a bit of History together.
@kylew.4896
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a history teacher now and working on my masters. Reading history and historiography there's a place for judging history as tradionalist or revisionist or post revisionist however what we see today is "revisionism" the literal changing of history to meet modern political agendas. We see it everywhere in education today. Teaching intelligent design next to evolution...saying the civil war was caused by anything other than slavery...its been done for years but now in the age of "information" its coming home to roost.
@christosvoskresye
5 жыл бұрын
History ... and science ... and humor ... and religion ... and sports ... and everything else! There are too many people who seem unable to look at any Rorschach pattern without seeing the current US president.
@j.yumuraj2880
3 жыл бұрын
Leave politics out of this man’s comments! He just wants to grill for God’s sake!
@friedoysterskins
3 жыл бұрын
this is the best comment ever
@redlizerad8268
3 жыл бұрын
Joseph Mccracken wtf is illegal people 🤣
@samsulkarimi
3 жыл бұрын
@@redlizerad8268 them hombres
@mustached_villain6354
3 жыл бұрын
@@redlizerad8268 People browner than him
@redlizerad8268
3 жыл бұрын
Mustached_villain 😂
@Kalysta
2 жыл бұрын
4 years later and this is still super relevant. I watch videos in the morning while drinking my coffee and eating breakfast. And I have found the videos I watch really, really affect my mood for the day. Back during the election, the politics videos I was watching really depressed and angered me, and so that was my day at work. I've made a conscious effort to NOT watch stuff that upsets me in the morning anymore. John, your videos are some of the ones on KZitem that I can watch that helps my mood out the rest of the day. Thank you for keeping it not political, and thank you SO much for being so upbeat and positive throughout. Your love of history shines through in every video you make, and it makes everything more interesting for your viewers.
@tullys_wilderness
Жыл бұрын
"bombarded with politics - highly divisive politics." - 5 years later here we are, still..and getting worse... worldwide craziness. Your channel really gives some release from that. Thank you! :)
@smig_grig
4 жыл бұрын
John really said “im a 17th century woodsman/cook vro, I literally cannot comprehend your modern political problems”
@Imabeatyouman
4 жыл бұрын
V R O............
@katiearbuckle9017
4 жыл бұрын
It's gets more interesting with the people who work with the 13th Century mindset most of their summers or lives. Their like "New World Order... what are you on about ....what's an America? Oh good lords and ladies I can't even begin what to fathom what kind of heracy you're talking about?"
@Imabeatyouman
4 жыл бұрын
@@katiearbuckle9017 ?
@xobile.123
4 жыл бұрын
@@Imabeatyouman on jah vro
@Imabeatyouman
4 жыл бұрын
Xobile this isn’t, gekyumes house bro
@Red-Brick-Dream
3 жыл бұрын
Jon is like Mr. Rogers: if I ever made him frustrated with me I'd feel bad forever
@TheWarCorrespondent79
3 жыл бұрын
Same. Id never get over it hahahaha.
@samuelclaessens7699
3 жыл бұрын
Both good men.
@DosAleph
3 жыл бұрын
@@samuelclaessens7699 jon used to role with eses in the 80s
@thespacetrucker7517
3 жыл бұрын
It would give you the same feeling as stepping on your dog's tail I think.
@natezomby
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Rogers was very political, trying to normalize the handicapped and soaking his feet in a pool with a black neighbor when the South was banning them from pools.
@stonesmith3524
2 жыл бұрын
This upsets me so greatly it is hard to describe. As one other member of this channel out it, “this is the most wholesome channel on KZitem.” I am eternally grateful for the video you make and the stories you tell!
@oliverhopkins8074
Жыл бұрын
The stone has spoken
@rzrbrn22
3 жыл бұрын
Soo much respect for this channel and the amazing information that you bring. I love your position on this, and your content is consistently educational and entertaining, and directly helpful as I currently build my own homestead. Keep it up!
@daveybernard1056
6 жыл бұрын
Let's not mess up a nice living history impression/channel, people. This guy is knocking himself out to bring the 18th Century to life for us, and this is how we repay him.
@daveybernard1056
5 жыл бұрын
You may need another pill. Do you heckle museum docents, too?
@daveybernard1056
5 жыл бұрын
your red pill card is revoked Part of calling yourself conservative is acting conservative, barracks lawyer.
@wedohedoshedooowee828
5 жыл бұрын
These comments are exactly what's bothering Mr. Townsend
@Astrocat-od5cy
5 жыл бұрын
The issue here is that he said “You must be a Democrat” and henceforth made this argument political and therefore clearly did not watch or understand this video. Mr Redpill over here is a troll, and there’s nothing more we should do.
@seri-ously8591
5 жыл бұрын
It only takes a small few ignorant trolls tospooil it for everyone.
@anjangakuan5959
4 жыл бұрын
imagine if Bob Ross plead to the viewers to stop looking for irrelevant or nonexistent subliminal messages in his paintings..that would be sad. Just keep doing you, man. Loving your videos so far.
@gravincasbrown1824
4 жыл бұрын
I was just watching Bob ross
@mattmcgovern2961
4 жыл бұрын
Bob ross was painting the locations of the bodies of his victims
@temchak
4 жыл бұрын
@@mattmcgovern2961 I hope this is a joke
@EaglesflyNorth
4 жыл бұрын
Anjang Akuan agreed
@boomdos4265
4 жыл бұрын
Funny...I was thinking the same thing as this guy was talking. "what if they did this to Bob Ross or Mr. Rogers"
@AnthonyLopez-cc9nf
3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love this channel and why it's me and my son's favorite to watch together. Keep being awesome!
@BeforeMoviesSucked
Жыл бұрын
Seeing this video for the first time in January 2022. The only thing I thought was, "Any dessert I've seen named 'fool' is absolutely delicious, and I'm looking it up right now!" I love your channel, John. You're not only teaching history but some of the most joyful aspects of history. God bless you and your family.
@matthewmoilanen3575
4 жыл бұрын
this man needs to be protected at all costs
@ctcollinthib
5 жыл бұрын
This political culture has become way too toxic and way too ubiquitous. It's so noisy it seems there can be no escape from it. Such a shame. Keep up the good work Jon.
@JordanBeagle
5 жыл бұрын
@Shylan Raiff Anprims unite
@jghifiversveiws8729
5 жыл бұрын
@@JordanBeagle Are you saying what I think you're saying?
@sandakureva
5 жыл бұрын
This. The din of everyone trying to voice their opinion all at once is kinda tiring.
@EidolonSpecus
5 жыл бұрын
"Politics" is literally everything that has to do with how groups of people work. Most things that have to do with the _polis_ (such as the Internet) are political; even our interpretations of the past. Even the act of rejecting the group and living a hermit life _is_ a political thing. That is inherent to how humanity works, at least since recorded History. Saying that "it's not political" does not make it so; the internet makes it relevant to the _polis._
@SoloAdvocate
5 жыл бұрын
@@EidolonSpecus No, there is a difference in making something political versus the intrinsic politics involved when it comes to discussing history or deciding to be a hermit etc. It becomes political when people bring arguments and discussion in an effort to sway political opinion or send a political message. So no not everything is political, otherwise you are arguing semantics which is not conducive to any real discussion. Just because you and some others see every little action as a political statement is the exact thing this video is about. Not everything is political, even if you get a glimmer of what you think someones values/morals happen to be does not mean they are being political or attempting to send a political message. Though it is inescapable to get away from those who will attack anything that seems to disagree with their politics thus forcing something to be political, that much is true. The fact that you feel the need to copy/paste this on so many comments, with some self reflection, should show you how you are so politically absorbed that it is YOU who is making everything political in YOUR mind. Maybe learn to take a step back every once in awhile, the average person is not political in nature and hardly ever wants or feels the need to get political in conversation.
@CAPEjkg
2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel! In a time where we celebrate so called reality shows that teach absolutely nothing and add no value it's harder to find great educational channels such as this one. Learning about how hard it was back then should make people appreciate what a luxury lifestyle we live. Thank you and your entire team for what you do, you make history fun to relearn again!!!
@JasonBavington
2 жыл бұрын
Jon, your passion and care shines through in this video! Sadly, there seem to always be those that want to hijack something good to pursue their own soapbox. Annoying, yes. But a small bunch compared to your vast audience who lovingly appreciate all that your share! Kudos to you.
@flajeflyo6149
7 жыл бұрын
I am French, I don't even get what could trigger a modern politics discussion in the last video, but please don't let it get you down. You are the only reason I took the time to read old French and Canadian cooking books in my university library, when no one understood why I did that. I love history, and you brought me a new way of approaching the discipline. Thank you very much, I love your work, and I know we are many.
@klmeyer9907
7 жыл бұрын
Orange is often a color of a spray tan here in the US. A prominent "politician" appears to favor having a spray tan.
@itsmetheherpes1750
7 жыл бұрын
hey french dude, what race are you ?
@diybunny
7 жыл бұрын
Real tans also, and more likely for an honest dude who travels alot to the Middle East and such...
@Enclave.
7 жыл бұрын
diybunny your skin doesn't turn orange from exposure to the sun.
@njarlblack1467
7 жыл бұрын
Im from germany and i nearly choked laughing on my coffee, when i saw this video. I dont got that political implication of the original video by my self, but now its quite obvious how people got there. Of cause the video is not ment to implicate any thing in this direction, but its a bit blue eyed if you dont see that coming.
@brotherscoobs
5 жыл бұрын
I generally escape the politics by coming here...i find your content informative and entertaining
@local9701
5 жыл бұрын
This above all else. Thanks Brotherscoobs
@EidolonSpecus
5 жыл бұрын
"Politics" is everything that has to do with how groups of people work, the _polis._ Most things that have to do with the _polis_ (such as the Internet) are political; even our interpretations of the past. Even the act of rejecting the group and living a hermit life _is_ a political thing. That is inherent to how humanity works, at least since recorded History. Saying that "it's not political" does not make it so; being in the public forum makes it relevant to the _polis._ For better or worse.
@dolphinbeta514
5 жыл бұрын
@@local9701 thanks local
@TheNajSD
5 жыл бұрын
@@EidolonSpecus You're being black and white in a grey-scattered world. May I say hyperbolic?! You know exactly what is being discussed here. Let's not align cooking biscuits in a mud-oven with the complexities of border security.
@ricfax
5 жыл бұрын
I'm very passionate about what I believe but come here as a respite. I love the videos here and value it as something people who might disagree on many things can find shared common ground.
@susankanawyer2096
2 жыл бұрын
The reason I watch your videos is because you're not doing anything about politics! And it's such a joy to watch you reenact the past! Thank you so much for making these videos
@BridiesMammaG
2 жыл бұрын
I feel blessed to be able to visit your channel. Wish I was a member of your team. God bless y'all xx
@onewholovesvenison5335
4 жыл бұрын
I’m baffled how people can get offended over the name of a dessert from the 18th century.
@Copenharvest
4 жыл бұрын
It is because context no longer matters.
@flynn659
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunate thing about the internet, there're people who will use their anonymity as an excuse to let our any emotional truths they believe and no care for manners or respect.
@jodyssey9921
4 жыл бұрын
They aren't very intelligent if that's their takeaway.
@unscripted483
4 жыл бұрын
Granted people dont care about context anymore, BUT in the current climate it's very common for people to throw in little jabs like that just for the hell of it
@NekoMouser
4 жыл бұрын
Ah, you must never have met "people" before then.
@UserName-qt9dz
5 жыл бұрын
Keep doing you. Pay no mind to the politics. Love this channel 👍
@Diabetic_Chicken69
5 жыл бұрын
This was 2 years ago lol.
@UserName-qt9dz
5 жыл бұрын
@@Diabetic_Chicken69 your point is?
@Diabetic_Chicken69
5 жыл бұрын
@@UserName-qt9dz didnt mean to be insulting just thought its silly to support him years after the fact. My bad i just think its funny
@UserName-qt9dz
5 жыл бұрын
@@Diabetic_Chicken69 oh trust me i knew this was two years ago but politics rearing its ugly head is still relevant to this day
@vadaminot429
4 жыл бұрын
... LOL! 🙈🙉🙊 This video is just asking for it today😝 people can bring politics in to any Ytube video 🙄 I think some people do it for a living 😒
@caldaque7354
3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. I enjoy learning about history and so often it is done with a broad brush because it is a very large subject to tackle. Having you and your team go in depth on the way people lived during the colonial and frontier eras is fantastic because so much of this is often overlooked. Keep doing what you are doing.
@donnaclements6085
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this channel! I thoroughly enjoy every episode I watch and I am enthralled with ALL the historical education you share with we the viewers. I have already learned so much more about "OUR" history than I ever learned in school, and I especially love the cooking episodes that are not only so insightful about bread made the "Old Way", but the history behind making those breads and I look forward to trying those ways myself. I am deeply troubled by and ashamed for those who feel they must bring their political angst to this channel. I wholeheartedly thank you sir, for ALL the wonderful knowledge you do your best to pass on to us. May you be richly blessed a hundred fold.
@Redshift313
6 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Franklin said... "for as common... as common sense is supposed to be... it's surprising how rarely one encounters it !!!
@heideknight9122
5 жыл бұрын
The belief that "common sense is not common" is common. Hahahahhaha.
@MOVIE1MAN1
5 жыл бұрын
Well, obviously, we humans inherently don't comply with rationality despite the fact that we perpetuate this supposed mastery of it, which is actually quite duplicitous of us as a species.
@polskastrong8558
5 жыл бұрын
Modern politics don't you mean the Saracens *STILL* holding Jerusalem?
@christyassid8871
5 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@gerrymarmee3054
7 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry you were bombarded with mean spirited comments. I respect what you do. My ancestors lived the lives you show. Thanks for helping me learn.
@jaccooccaj217
3 жыл бұрын
Just to let you know that I so much appreciate your channel. I love the craftmanship and ingenious solutions that were used in the old days. I love almost every single subject you have touched on your channel. I love the passion and knowlegde you posses and spread around the globe by means of this channel. To me you are a legend!
@mochi4926
2 жыл бұрын
So this video is fairly old. I'm just on a Townsends binge, so autoplay brought me here. Just wanted to say, first off -- thanks for creating a wonderful channel that is interesting and educational. Honestly, the entirety of the content is refreshing and a lovely reprieve from the bombardment of modern politics. Secondly, it's somewhat ironic how non-political this channel is. Considering that your stereotypical "dad voice" and attitude is exactly what people need to hear in order to get them to shape up and start utilizing common sense. However, I think it's absolutely fantastic how non-political the content is. Since honestly, I feel like it's a bit of a service to the mental health of viewers to be able to engage in a place that focuses on an in-depth exploration of history through an objective lens. Everything about this channel is just healthy-minded to some degree. Whether it's the team at Townsends doing something like working out in nature or researching something. Or it's the audience learning and becoming inspired to try new things. So thanks for making this channel, and thanks for posting this message. I am really glad you reinforced what the goal of this entire project is.
@Liliputian07
2 жыл бұрын
such a weird stance. everything is political. politics emerges naturally when two or more people exist in the same place. being "apolitical" is a political stance
@bananakiwi8028
Жыл бұрын
@@Liliputian07 What's your point? I don't see how their stance is "weird" when they're just happy to not have to acknowledge heavily biased political mumbo jumbo in a video for 10 seconds lol. You don't seem to get that much nowadays, especially in media, so it would definitely be safe to say that this channel is apolitical. I may have misunderstood your comment, I apologize if I did.
@Liliputian07
Жыл бұрын
@@bananakiwi8028 everything is heavily biased. that's how the human brain works. every choice of editing in this video is an expression of a person's biases, which in this case is largely artistic. you need to read some books
@bananakiwi8028
Жыл бұрын
@@Liliputian07 First you said, 'everything is political'. After I replied saying, 'there is no political bias in this video,' you turned to say, 'everything is biased'. You misunderstood my statement. You might need to read some English comprehension books yourself lol
@Liliputian07
Жыл бұрын
@@bananakiwi8028 hon. when i say everything has biases, that includes any political statements. which is most statements, because politics includes any statement that affects multiple people. that's literally just... what politics is. what do you think a universal statement is
@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen
6 жыл бұрын
Dear Sir, I understand and I feel for you. I often do videos about the Viking Age, and I sometimes see some comments on those that are both political and nasty. Keep doing what you’re doing. Thumbs up from Norway!
@PennyDreadful1
6 жыл бұрын
As a fan of nordic folk music I think I know what you mean.
@shirshanyaroy287
6 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of Norwegian folk music and modern reinterpretations of them but the KZitem comments on every single one of those music videos are always so full of hate that I feel sick. It's a shame that YT doesn't have a good comment rating system.
@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen
6 жыл бұрын
Georgio Tangredi Thank you!
@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen
6 жыл бұрын
Honeysuckle Blossom Thanks, I know them well. They are doing a great job!
@psykopanda11
6 жыл бұрын
The Culture and history you know and love is dying and going away. This is why politics is important björn.
@kurtdrehwing5552
3 жыл бұрын
So sad. It's a great show. No need to bring political hate to comments section. Not here. I watch because it's not your typical cooking show. It's informative & entertaining. Again, great show.
@DosAleph
3 жыл бұрын
Hes just mad cuz I showed him bernies crime bills support
@DeathBYDesign666
3 жыл бұрын
Then again we shouldn't be surprised by this, of any era in American history this has to be the dumbest on both sides of the isle politics wise. In fact politics isn't even politics anymore, it's been reduced to a series of memes and buzzwords and people fall for it very easily, it's like crack, they can't get enough. These people just will not let you escape from the foolishness.
@dglass81
3 жыл бұрын
It got wayyyyyy worse
@JojoGTP
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Save it for your preferred political channel🍻🇺🇸
@DosAleph
3 жыл бұрын
@Jay or what you going to do get knocked down like yo daddy
@cromcoffee3229
2 жыл бұрын
I have so much love and respect for his channel. I love learning about the historical things, the food, the people.
@Yevdokiya
7 ай бұрын
I only recently discovered this channel. I would describe myself as at best mildly interested in cooking and history, but I can't get enough of your content. I have learned incredibly much in a short time, you are an amazing educator and presenter. I think it is the passion and ART that go into this channel that touch me most of all. Thank YOU for doing all you do!
@BobyChanMan
7 жыл бұрын
It makes me sad to see Jon upset. I love his channel so much.
@philosearcher
7 жыл бұрын
Free Saxon Money =/= happiness.
@soslothful
7 жыл бұрын
do you know the incomes of Jon and the poster? And of what point is eithers income to the issue Jon is discussing?
@neoteny7
5 жыл бұрын
There are very few channels as interesting, captivating, rich, and educational as yours. Pls keep it up. Subbed.
@paulaneary7877
2 жыл бұрын
Jon, you are an awesome human being! I appreciate this channel and enjoy this channel tremendously. Thanks to you and your whole team.
@sethd2738
2 жыл бұрын
This was the best video on the channel. I was so impressed that this channel took the hard stand to push back against any modern political stance or agenda. It solidified for me that this channel really is about what it says it’s about; nothing more and nothing less. I’m really impressed with all the videos and I wish you continued success.
@jshepard256
5 жыл бұрын
Sir, I know this was an older episode, but just wanted to say that I deeply appreciate your content. You have brought history to life and that is fascinating and exciting. It is easy to see how hard you have worked at what you do. Besides that, your channel is entertaining. Thank you so much.
@williamgiraffe1844
5 жыл бұрын
jshepard256 absolutely
@magickmiiror2853
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Well said
@Italianlad69
7 жыл бұрын
Seriously, don't explain yourself to these people. Stay non-partisan, your channel has nothing to do with modern politics, as you said but more importantly, the abilty for people to discern meaning from who they listen to, is up to them, if they don't have those skills, or if they read/hear into things and apply erroneous meaning to it, it's not your problem.
@marshacannon1021
7 жыл бұрын
So very well stated!
@mesummika569
2 жыл бұрын
I just started watching and sub'd not too long ago, enjoying everything am learning and just honestly enjoying it completely. From what I have seen I would of never even thought that was the point. I have seen some great advice and a real love of history displayed by this channel and its guests. Everybody is treated with respect and just a well of information to share with each other on how things are and even how we can still use some of our history in today's world. I know this is an older video but just wanted to let out a comment that there are supporters out there. Keep the passion of history alive and keep doing what I am seeing so far, a true and honest approach to what our world before us went through.
@kingpingchoi246
Жыл бұрын
Love your shows,really informative and very accurate. Keep doing what you are doing. Don't let these time wasters get you down.
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