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In this video North Korean defectors try a special Thanksgiving meal prepped by chef Ryan Phillips of Ryan Smokehouse in Seoul. They feast on a smoked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce and homemade sausages with airforce veteran Sky Muhammad.
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Is this channel done? I've enjoyed the videos and content y'all put out, it's a shame I can't watch any more :(
@@KingPinguofDingu I needed a short break and the pandemic has made it hard to do the videos we want to do, but there are still some projects we want to do in the future
@@digitalsoju dope! Glad to hear that there are still plans! Hopefully things will pan out better for you guys during this pandemic.
@@KingPinguofDingu still have a lot ideas on file, but if there's something you'd like to see let us know and we will consider it in the future
@@digitalsoju I’m so glad to hear this! I was so worried you guys just stopped. I can’t wait to see the new things y’all put out once this is over.
>North Koreans live their whole life under dictatorship >flee to South Korea for a few years >already more fashionable than me God dammit.
😂😂😂 I busted out laughing when I read this, absolutely they are fashionable!!
Lol
But still, you can take that turkey from his cold, dead hand. And under no other circumstances, cool be damned
Random Ashe ahhhhh trigerded 😫
Repent and trust Jesus
"snickers in American" "freedom intensifies" "savagery intensifies" "garbage ass country" What beautiful captions, haha.
[Claps in American]
Shit had me DYING! 🤣
Saaaaaaame. Like wtf?! 😂😂😂😂
Not gonna lie, tired and watching this at 3 am the “freedom intensifies” made me jump to the moon and back.
[oppressive laughter]
Yo, real talk, Iron is badass. He ran off at 10 years old and crossed the border just to find his mother.
Reminds me of the Mexican movie, Under the same Moon, the title is actually in Spanish of course
That's impressive. I used to get scared and cried like a bitch if I couldn't find my mom in the grocery store.
@@LordPrometheous bruh same. Then I would think I live there now and would make a fort with the toilet paper rolls.
@@toasters634 lmao. I should have thought of that back then. I'd live off those Brach's candies that they used to have sitting out when they were on the honor system.
@@LordPrometheous I still get upset when my mom doesn’t answer the phone lol
I am thankful that these fine people are having a good meal, and I'll be even more thankful when they have their friends and family from the north join them safely and happily.
@Joe Johns One Korea. One world.
What a beautiful thing to say ❤️
Nee is right lol, i am dutch and nee is no in my language...complicated shit
@@karlajaeger2082 There are 2 different ways that can be One Korea , Hopefully for the sake of the Korean People and their families it goes the right way !
Minho, the blonde guy sort of makes my heart hurt. he has a bit of melancholy in his eyes and you can see the sincere gentleness of him, and only imagine what he has been through.
newwavepop, I was thinking the same.
It's also kind of sad to hear that he doesn't really spend that much time with his family that he came to South Korea with.
But I'd kill for his hair.
@Mario Salinas that kinda hurts to think about even on my end
He's a sweetheart.
The first thing that went through my mind was “those plates are nowhere near big enough”
I thought that there weren’t enough plates of food
My thoughts exactly
Not the fact that she called us American bastards then proceeded to eat an American meal? Lol
mvasqu762 she said American angels after why are you focused on negativity? Check ur self
@@captnt3rror calm down side buster. It's whatever
i was homeless for a few years when i was young, now i been married 15 years,have a couple great kids, and though we are far from rich we have food shelter n the things we need with a little left over. hearing their stories i was thinking damn even when i was homeless i had more to eat than these people. really made me appreciate what i have now.
I’m glad you got through that. Times can be hard but sounds like you are on the other side. Hope you guys are still well.
I know what you mean! Shelter life isn't fun, but the folks at The Open Door Mission did everything they could for us!
I get what you mean. What's sad is freeganism.
When I was homeless I was eligible for emergency food stamps, so I still ate decently. Other parts sucked, but I never starved.
@Marissa Lopes all you have to do to get out of homelessness in America is to not be disabled, and avoid Drugs and alcohol. But addiction and mental illness is tough.
3:51 [Snickers in american] for real that had me laughing gg my dudes 👍
Don't forget claps in American at the end Too funny
[Freedom intensifies]
The chef in this was adorable, I love how excited and touched he is to share a cultural tradition with people who have never been able to do something like this.
That guy is loving life over in South Korea as a specialty chef Here in Georgia there are 8 BBQ places within 10 miles of my house but korean BBQ is $25 a person
This whole segment just touches your heart ❤ to see friends gathered around giving thanks for such small things that some take for granted. It was so interesting to hear how appreciative the girl was for good mashed potatoes. Something so small, but so big to someone else. You just never know what the next man is going through 💛💛
@@That1CoolChick yes i miss this. i so want to reach out and invite people for Thanksgiving this year but it is simply not to be with the way the world is today
@@meganparsons9106 We used to have an “orphans’ Thanksgiving: a potluck Thanksgiving for all the people who couldn’t travel to be with their families for Thanksgiving. Hopefully we can all do Thanksgivings like we’re used to in the future.
How did he stay smiling when she told him "haha we learned that america is the devil HAHAHAH !!" or whatever.. Thats patience lol.
Accepts pie while still holding a turkey leg 😂
Seems like he had got thanksgiving down pat.
That guy *really* likes the dark meat. Honestly, it is the best part of a turkey.
as is only right and proper
Proper American in spirit.
@Here Beforeyou De gustibus, pal. (Seriously? Any part of a modern American turkey is too gamey? Sheesh.)
Every time I watch an interview with a North Korean defector, although they have their freedom now they don’t seem 100% happy and I was always confused. When that guy said although he has a good life in South Korea but still enjoyed his life in North Korea I finally realized it’s because their whole life they lived a very simple (unfortunate to us) one. They didn’t have any views on the outside world and they all lived pretty much the same. No competitions, no social media, no insecurities. just very simple lives. I could see why they might miss that old life. I’m glad they were able to expose themselves to the outside world though.
It is hard for North Korean defectors to have "freedom". They spent their lives in North Korea being told how to live and think from birth. It's a huge adjustment for many.
THEY DONT MISS THEIR OLD LIVES... WTF? WHEN YOU'VE BEEN STARVED AND OPPRESSED AND YOUR PEOPLE REMAIN STARVED AND OPPRESSED HOW CAN YOU EVER BE THE SAME PERSON AS SOMEONE WHOS NEVER LIVED THAT LIFE. HOW INSULTING OF A COMMENT. ALSO ASIAN CULTURAL EXPRESSION IS MUCH DIFFERENT THEN WESTERN ONES, YOU MAY INTERPRET THAT AS "NOT HAPPY"
Don't forget they're not able to see their families nor friends again, and that's hard to come to teams with.
im also pretty sure it's because most of them will never see their families again. or anyone they ever knew..
I think its more along the lines of the missing part is their family and friends❤
Why doesn't this channel make videos anymore? They're great.
This is the first "So-and-so tries American thanksgiving food" video I've seen that actually served a true American thanksgiving dinner with all of the correct sides! Usually they give them some weird crap no Americans ever eat.
damn straight, I dont even leave KFC without a bucket of mac and cheese
...it made me hungry!
Congrats on the heart👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I feel like it depends on what region you live in the US. No one I know has ever served mac and cheese on Thanksgiving.
@@ville666sora I've been to thanksgiving in the south east, midwest and west and they all had mac and cheese, what planet are you from?
As I grow older, I'm starting to realize that America really has some fantastic cuisine... I used to think of American food as pizza and hot dogs, but our Thanksgiving food, Southern food, BBQ, and Seafood are world class.
Yeah and just a pork chop or something and sides, or roast and potatoes. We don't think of it as "American cuisine" because it's just regular home cooked food to us
Don't forget our hamburgers and apple pies. That's what we are best known for.
Yeah my bf loves the food from America, and he lives in Canada. Everytime he comes down. He just loves our food and our "big portions" 😂
Don’t forget that many foods were also made by immigrants coming into the U.S, Chinese-American, Italian American, Tex-Mex, they took the best part of each and mixed it together and that foods. So many foods thought as American have roots in other cultures, hot dogs have roots in German culture, Barbecue has roots in Native American culture. American Culture is a mix of everything
@@Andyatl2002 Very true. Even hamburgers and pizza came from other countries.
the dude in the orange sweater will truly experience what a food coma is after thanksgiving lol he never stopped eating
Korean "yes" sounds a looot like "nee" which means "no" in Dutch and thats frustrating haha
and "aye" means no. They have it completely backwards. I wonder how long it would take me to adjust to that if we moved to South Korea and I had to learn the language. "Do you want cheese on your burger?". "Aye. Wait, I meant, Nay! Uh, that means 'yes', right".
Yep, it's the same in spanish, english, french (and portuguese and italian, I think)
@@handle.invalid still confused.
American here. But I also speak French. Languages are sometimes funny like that!
Yes in Greek is Na lmao confusing for English speakers
“You still got that turkey in your hand” “yesss I love it” Hahaha good stuff
That guy should put the bone under his pillow.
Smoked turkey leg is about as good as it gets!
He's getting into the real spirit of the holiday lol
@@sarahhaugh7922 It's not as dramatic but I love the thigh meat on turkey. Everybody else attacks the white meat and all my favorite stuff is dark! I like to flip the bird over and get all the good stuff tucked in the small place--nom nom.
I knew the two Koreans dudes wanted those turkey legs when he first brought them out but were too polite to say anything. I love how the cook knew too and just flat out gave it to then.
@fotopoulos WS blanchette you idiot he offered it to him....
Eunhee concidered murdering the guy in orange for that drumstick.
Homie on the left seems to be getting more and more "South Korean-ized" every video. That hair tho. lol
😂hahah yeah
Homie on the left is a champ
I really love seeing other cultures react to American traditions like this. It's so fascinating. And the North Korean stories definitely help me feel more thankful to have lived in the US all my life.
“Chuckles in American” “Claps in American” That was funny
I was hoping someone else noticed that!!
fist-bump in American.
I find it hard to believe that well spoken and very sweet girl said, "garbage ass country"...I laughed at that and found it quite humorous even if it was put in there as a joke by the translating writer. And if it was realky what she said its still quite funny because either way it was quite unexpected.
@@JB-zo7ln I don't think the translator was aware of how juvenile that phrase sounds. Should have just translated literally "garbage country"
...and in other episodes, he "sweats in American" ...
Who else is crying? I was really struck when she talked about “American bastards” then they became angels. Think about how close this world could be if we spent time with people who are different than us and showed them kindness.
Unfortunantly they didnt know better because they lived in succlussion. But imagine how simple and humble their minds are.
Amen to that!
With all the yuckiness we Americans are inundated by the news, Its refreshing to see the human spirit shine with such beauty and humility! **wipes tear**
Unfortunately the world is run by evil men.
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Digitalsoju TV it's been a year, I really miss the content, learning about other cultures that I would most likely never have a chance in reality of meeting. Thank you for the great work and I hope to see more from y'all.
My guy in the orange would not put down that Turkey leg 😂
The [Snickers in American] subtitle really got to me.
same😆; as well as [Claps in American]😂!! Also, I LOVE❤ your name and picture🤡🤣!
[ *Breathes in american* ]
7:05
😂😂 fr
[ *AMERICANS IN KOREAN* ]
It always makes me feels so good when i watch North Koreans enjoying American food.
I always feel good when i, a American have sex with North Korean
@Neon Hombré Haha, same here.
@@johncuervo3019 I'd definitely smash Yumi.
Same
Feels like I just want to give them all a giant hug.
This so beautiful. I’m beyond happy they get to enjoy something like this after living such hard lives. Food has an amazing power to bring everyone together from literally different worlds. Can tell these people are beyond thankful.
Especially when they have all that good food to eat. NGL
I feel bad for that lady that can't see her mom again because she's still in NK. It makes me appreciate my family even more.
America has destroyed many lives in other countries. Likely with your blessing tax dollars.
@@boraxsopanic2670 Just like every other country in world history lmao, would you rather China be the primary world power? Get off your high horse bud
@@boraxsopanic2670 you literally sound like a cliche movie villain from the 80s, I can hear the fake Russian accent in your comment😂😂😂, everyone hates you when you're on top. You replied to someone being thankful for their family with America destroys lives too, I'm not dogging on you that just went 0-100 so quick😂😂😂
@@Echidna23Gaming And so it's correct if other countries do it. You are a clown since you admit to America destroying lives. You are a hypocrite and a fool
@@natieemdarko.1634 You are off base but hope you will be on the receiving side of others evil. Good luck. I understand your joke because most people are jokes
You can put the gravy on the mashed potatoes "Oohooooho" You can put the gravy on the stuffing "Aaaahhhhhhhh, oooo"
I know about all of that but I put gravy on my turkey
That was my favorite part! It reminded me of the wonders of Thanksgiving as a child.
[Freedom intensifies]
They needed some biscuits
You can drink the gravy... 😋
Whatever happened to this wonderful channel? It delivered so hard, with such likeable people, then just disappeared! Unfair, I wanted to watch MUCH more.
I love that the woman on the end is most thankful that her children will grow up free. She gave them an incredible gift.
"I'm starving".....almost seems like the wrong thing to say to people from North Korea lol
Lmao😂😂😂
I thought that too, they were probably thinking, 'must be terrible for you guy.' Haha
Yikes.
That bugged me too, but he I know meant nothing by it.
triggered.
Eunhee's english is fantastic. To get that level in 3 years is amazing.
wkkimmy so true!
ms3bani a lot better than us Americans trying to learn another language lmao (I’ve studied spanish in school for like 10 years and I’m still not good enough to speak fluently)
@@wkkimmy my brother has a friend from South Korea and he speaks perfect English in a perfect American accent, it's insane
English is a hard language to learn.
Better than my Korean, and I've been studying it on my own for awhile now, it's hard when I have no one fluent/native to speak with and practice.
I love the way the food made everyone happy and got the true understanding of Thanksgiving. Living even worlds apart we can break bread together as one at the table and learn from each others cultures. Respect and.love! God bless you for making this video such a joyful.experience to watch!
"...maybe not the most usual to have your Turkey smoked.." *laugh's in Texan* It's the only way...sooooo good! Everyone should try it.
I was shocked for a few seconds and then thought exactly that
Proud to be an American Bastard, and even more glad that these people get to live free lives in a safe country with so many friendly people around them. Hopefully someday nobody will be oppressed like the people in NK
Cause I am proud to be an AMERICAN, where at least I know I'm FREEEEEEE!
safe/friendly are debatable depending on where ur at tho lmao more so than NK i guess
It's too bad the mothers and children getting tear gassed at your southern boarder can't have that same freedom.
At least when people try to escape North Korean oppression South Korea will help them and take them in. America tear gasses people trying to escape oppression.
@@kosys5338 I agree I'm American and i cant stand how people are treated. in high school it was mandatory to take the citzenship test ive been here my entire life and never passed it.
We Americans take our freedom for granted after watching this I got tears in my eyes and thanked god for being American
We Americans take most everything for granted. We've had it so easy in comparison. Perspective is ALWAYS a good thing. It helps us grow as human beings.
Honestly, that's exactly what Thanksgiving is for: taking the time to reflect on and give thanks for what we usually take for granted.
Freedom is NOT free. The Service members of the U.S Military have been paying the price all these years. As a Korean American I also had an opportunity to serve In the U.S Army for 7 years going thru the 911 tragedy. It was a very meaning thing to do. God Bless America.
Fair Scale God bless you, and thank you for serving.
It's really incredible when you realize just how lucky we are to be American. There are other great countries to live in, sure, but the default is to live in poverty under an oppressive government. For all this country's faults, we have genuinely tried to go against the grain towards freedom. Pretty awesome when you consider that.
Your production quality is off the charts- not only the video quality and presentation, but additionally the care put into authenticity. So often I see "X nationality tries BURGERS (or whatever)!!!" and then they bring out a sad excuse for a burger. Watching this I can relax, confident that they are enjoying a true American Thanksgiving.
Dude why'd this guy disappear? The quality of the videos are really good
7:02 the blonde haired guy was cutting the biscuit like how he learned from the bbq video :,) ,,, somehow this is touching
mochi mochi i’m cry
same @mochimochi did you find your way here through Brisx too?
Freedom intensifies
@@GrimmDesires LOL 😂😂 😂
@@sireugenecourtney5797 please go be angry somewhere else (: or not at all
Korean people are so nice. I pray they all get to have freedom one day.
@Godon Gurando is another T-800 OK Yeah, every one of these videos I watch you can see just how happy they are to be free. It would be good to see that in every North Korean's eyes.
No they're not, not all of them, but....
@@vwgti303 never had a bad interaction with a Korean, just saying.
Sidney Fein Unfortunately I have, with many. I didn’t mean any disrespect.
@@vwgti303 No offense taken I assure you!
Gratitude is the key to happiness. Every country should have Thanksgiving.
Minho had such a great testimony about his newly found faith in God. I'm glad to know that he was "thankful" for it.
She says she speaks English just a bit, then proceeds to speak it perfectly. I'm jealous, I wish I could speak other languages that well!
It's never too late especially with so much free help on the internet and YT. Dont wait...... I'm fluent in Spanish and I've been studying mandarin Chinese for almost three months. Speaking more languages than English has enriched my life and helped me big time in my profession. There's no reason reason why you cant do the same thing if you cut down on television watching social media bs and other things. Just start by picking a 2nd language and make sure you do even as little as 15 minutes every day..... Find a practice partner who speaks your target language that really helps Good luck😊
I wish American's spoke English as well as her.
@@etonbachs4226 The irony in your comment lol.
A T You get some idiots who never bothered to learn proper grammar so he’s right
@Woiller- Relic You and the guy above you that responded to me are idiots, you probably dont even know what irony is. I said that Eton's comment was ironic because he is shitting on americans, saying that they dont speak english well, meanwhile he cant even write correctly.
Iron wasn't giving up his turkey leg! That's how you know he values his meal! Lol
Dessert time?! Well, okay, but you can take this turkey leg from my cold, dead, hands!
It's a damned sight better than snake I reckon!
"yes, I love it" 😁
"yes, I love it" 😁
These people are truly thankful.... also thankful for eating in a family setting for the first time in 5, 7 years... it's beautiful to see.
“Freedom is great!” 😫my heart! 💓
Props to whomever edited this and added that Freedom Eagle! LOL
F**k yea America baby!
Bitch I screamed😂😂 Then saluted
That just got me laughing. "Freedom is great." *FREEDOM INTENSIFIES*
THAT BOOM SCARED ME
I ate raccoon, and hunt and eat squirrel, and bream for recreation. never have had snake, but i'd be down for it.
"I didn't really know what it meant to be thankful" Holy shit that's soul crushing.
Kinda hard to be thankful for anything when he lived in freaking North Korea. But I'm glad they got out and are able to experience freedom and that we can share thanksgiving with them.
I find it uplifting to hear him say that and truly know the meaning of those words. God bless them!
I always loved that Korean saying "Trapped like a frog in a well." She's basically saying their lives would be like frogs trapped in a well, unable to escape, and destined to die in the tiny isolated world they know.
Can’t be a true American thanksgiving without the arguing and the mom yelling at the kids to keep their elbows off the table.
Oh my god he went to South Korea to find his mom *and found her* I'm actually crying.
ugh i wanna see a whole video about it :'(
I'm not 🙃
Yeah I wanna hear his story. Could probably be made into a movie.
wtf
South Korean government keeps tabs on DPRK refugees after they cross over just in case they are actually DPRK spies and for other reasons. The SK government probably just told him where she was.
He did not want to let go of that turkey leg.
He probably felt honored to hold something so big. But I've gone bigger. Thing is, I prefer deep fried, but I'd give smoked a go
@@Sorrowdusk Deep fried turkey is the best omg!
@@Darkwolfpocco Indeed. Indeed
Not knowing what it was to have anything to feel grateful for, was a touching statement. I am personally grateful for those who escaped from North Korea and are learning what it is to be free. It is sad they are all taught so many things that are not true. For children to be taught hate instead of caring and love of their fellow man, is so sad.
their thanksgiving speeches gave me shivers. all of them. honest and beatiful words.
“I don’t speak English well” Proceeds to speak English better than me, a native English speaker
wow that's sad
lol come on this is such a cliche
If you're bilingual, it is always smart to claim you don't speak your non-native language well. It's better to over-achieve than to dissapoint.
*better than I
That's pretty sad though, if english is your native tongue and you speak it worse than she does.
You guys are great Ambassadors of the US. Thanks, that was a great gesture.
Right?! It always make cry happy tears to see them partake in an American tradition. Their faces when they see the veritable bounty of food Americans enjoy on one of our most sacred holidays, compared to what they grew up used to, makes me so happy that they were able to escape that awful dictatorship they once called home.
@Woiller- Relic lol k
@Woiller- Relic/videos Um, American = citizen of the United States of America. Yes, the country was founded by Europeans and populated by immigrants (primarily from Europe), but once they obtained citizenship and/or were born here they were no longer Europeans but instead Americans. You are what your passport says you are. ;)
@Woiller- Relic/videos Nationality (citizenship) and ethnicity (race) are two different things. You can be an American with French ancestry, or an African-American, or Native American. All are Americans, regardless of genes.
@Woiller- Relic I don't think you know how nationalities work.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. A lot less stress than Christmas and tons of fantastic food...
Canadian here: Having learned a bit more about conditions in North Korea through fun and informative videos like this, seeing a North Korean person with a heaping mounded plate of thanksgiving food really warms my heart
Eunee speaks incredible English! After only three years that is very impressive!
English is among the easiest language to learn, though I have to add that it is one of the hardest to master.
I had no problem understanding her English.
She studied English previously in North Korea, as she states towards the beginning. She's been studying it for three years in South Korea because she didn't think her English was very good.
There are two American children, John and Mack, who learned fluent Korean in the span of 1.5 year
yeah English can be a bastard with it's silent letters and words that are either spelt the same or sound the same with different meanings. a lot of people have trouble with read and read
I’m really happy for these people and all, but can we talk about how awesome that chef is for a moment? He so humble and looks just so damn happy to be doing this!
I love how much the guy in the orange sweater is enjoying it. Every time he's on camera I see him digging in :D
The guy with the blonde hair has an interesting perspective that I first encountered when I moved to Albania. Many of the older people would talk about how even though they were lied to and had zero real liberties, they didn't really understand that until after the collapse of the dictatorship. It allowed them to focus on a simple life and be happy just with their farming or fishing. After the collapse of the dictatorship they too would talk about how it is now easier to live well but it is more difficult to be happy.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
When you control your life, You take responsibility for everything that happens. So your successes are all yours. And your failures are also all yours. You can’t blame some government for your failures. I think That’s why people take life more seriously in free countries.
@@bruce5868 My only points of reference are, as I mentioned, living in Albania and that of meeting kids my age during the collapse of the Soviet Union. I grew up in a part of Cleveland, Ohio. My Russian friends would tell me about how they couldn't even process the idea of our grocery stores... that they'd be dumbfounded just looking at the candy isle (or, that there even was a candy isle.) I do agree and take a very libertarian stance on things; however, I don't even know how that would work within such constrictive societies like North Korea or Albania under the reign of Envar Hoxha.
Ian MacQueen, yes ‘being happy’ is much more a state-of-mind than about what you have in comfort
@@Sybaris_Rex eh, idk if I would call Albania easier to live well in now, maybe by a slight margin, but Albania's experiment with capitalism has been almost as big a failure as their experiment with socialism was. The governing elite completely ignored (and largely even promoted) insolvent pyramid schemes that absolutely destroyed the country.
That guy with the blonde hair seems like such a kind person
Indeed. He's a super nice guy. FYI, he's also in two other videos: -Eating American bbq with North Koreans: kzhead.info/sun/h5SNiad9j5-fbGg/bejne.html -Eating Wings with North Koreans: kzhead.info/sun/ZriKaKxti5mIrXk/bejne.html
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Im definitely watching these. Thanks!
And it was so heartwarming to hear him say he's thankful because he found God...I was blown away...
He kinda looks like sanji
Listening to them give thanks is so emotional
My daughter was in Peru one thanksgiving with friends, and they were all treated to a thanksgiving dinner specially made for them. People all over the world are so awesome.
Hey man US Naval officer here, this is what we do it for. Believe it or not but you are essentially a diplomat. Keep with the good work and relations. BZ
@discorperted you are talking about government and not people, the two are not always synonymous.
discorperted literally about 90% of the people who join the military today join because they’ll get free college through the GI Bill when they get out, so they do one enlistment, take the money, and leave. They don’t give a single shit about conflicts...
Trenton Reid maybe that’s true in the navy... can’t say much about that since I’m in the Air Force but most of the guys I know here just wanna get out honestly. All they talk about is leaving and taking the money with them. Maybe it’s like a new generation thing? Idk. But yeah... thank you for your service man.
Austin Shaffer, as retired USAF I can tell you what you posted isn't quite right. Anyone who served deserves the G.I. Bill education more so than a dumbass that can play a ball game. Even you.
@discorperted I'd like to know *exactly* what the hell you think we were getting out of Korea.
God bless Minho. I truly hope he find happiness and be able to see his home again as a free man. Iron is the man. He was on dessert with a drumstick in his hand.
13:00 and the dude hasnt stopped chewing. Hes living his best life and I salute him
Like he's been doing it all his life! :D
Citizen Kreg 🎶He’s living his best life🎶Iron looks like a Korean Pop star from a boy band😂
It's been 3 years, and I still love this. My mind would be blown if you had my friends have a real Jewish Seder!
They're honesty about what they're thankful for is really humbling. I'm American and it's so easy to just blow by everything I should be grateful for. But, to be fair to myself, this is my everyday way of life. I'm just so used to it. Although it's not Thanksgiving today, I just want to express my thanks for those who put together this video. I never imagined anyone could be "satisfied" living in No. Korea. I sure as hell wouldn't be anywhere near satisfied.
I'm a Full-blooded Native American man who just enjoys seeing people enjoy good food and good conversation.
You are an awesome individual and I truly appreciate your comment. The history is so important bc it gives rise to our present circumstances and yet there is always something transcendant and relatable like this to show some beauty.
@Raymond Morales long as you eat well.
@@ICantSeeYourRepliesDickhead that's my title u nasty breeder
Sorry our forefathers' scumbag elected officials screwed over your entire civilization.
"Full-blooded Native American" I don't tell people that, I tell them i'm a Mohawk of Akwesasne. You know, my TRIBE and WHERE FROM. Saying you're full blood native usually means you're like elizibeth warren, with one grandparent that only saw a native american a hundred years ago.
My guy in orange was eating the entire time they were talking about what they’re thankful for 😂😂 “shiit, I ain’t letting the food get cold!”
To much blabbin not enough lip smackin
This is so informative and really helps you realize how blessed we are to have the life we live. I write this from India where we are in complete lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Stay safe❤️ Love from India.
The primary purpose of Thanksgiving is not the food. Its about: Gathering with friends & family and giving thanks to God for all our blessings. The food is a bonus!
Honestly, this is the kind of content that makes me appreciate humanity and feel like it's all worth it.
They would soak food in water to make it more filling. I've just been humbled .
Some of the stories they have told throughout the series has really taught me what I need to be thankful for - and that is never to have been so hungry and malnourished to need to do that.
I had it done differently when I were kept in the isolation cell of Vietnamese communist prison back in the late 1970s to 1981, we were all starved because of being fed only a plain cup of rotten cooked bad rice twice a day plus haft a cup of water from boiled green vegetable and a little salt, so I drank close to a whole liter of water before eating, then slowly chew little by little cooked rice at a time, dragged it out a whole hour, it made me feel like so full and satisfied when finished. Until now almost 40 years later I would finish eating every thing I have or save for later, clean out my dish or bowl to the last pieces or drops, nothing left over or throw away (except bones, lol!).
Bruh, that made me tear up, not gonna lie.
I've watched the entire video and missed the time they talked about that? Timestamp?
@@fazegioify mid way . When they were looking at stuffing. Sorry I'm usually good with time stamps
This is the true meaning of thanksgiving. Friendship! ...and Leftovers, did they all get leftovers?
They were overwhelmed with thanks. What a special treat for them to experience.
"She said she 'fell into a food coma' so I dont really know what its about", honey, that's ALL thanksgiving is about.
verily! **passes the gravy**
the name of the holiday is literally about giving thanks and being grateful for what you have and all your fatass thinks it is is a day to stuff your gullet like a maniac.
@@glasssofOJ You ok? The guy is being facetious in a comedic manner and you're taking it way too literal. Chill out and smile :)
@@glasssofOJ You missed the part about being surrounded with the people that make life worth living. It's not just the food, it's sharing a *meal* with those important to you.
@@glasssofOJ Damn a bit much, honestly I'm not a fan of thanksgiving, its just sad Christmas to me, especially because I don't care about american history, I'm Texan.
"Ive eaten potatoes most of my life" Ireland: hold my taytoes
*praties
Lmao my little brother say potatoes as taytoes
I'm a proud Iowa Sod-buster's daughter, and I calls 'em taters! And don't forget the graaavy!
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@@Oddity2994 * Germany has joint the chat * KARTOFFELN!
I love the translations, lol: "[snickers in American]" "[freedom intensifies]" "[claps in American]"
Ryan's reaction to how much they loved his food was priceless. That's how I feel everytime someone says my food is good.
First time I’ve been jump-scared by a bald eagle
It's so awesome seeing the yellow hair guy evolve through your videos!! He was so shy and probably scared when he first escaped and I think that showed when you first included him, and now he is more confident and even dying his hair! It's heartwarming to see him embracing his freedom, and he looks good with it too! ;)
Loved his US Army jacket.
@@corvus1374 I can guarantee they asked him to wear it lol
Yeah he does😍
He looked so sad when we first met him. Life in South Korea has hopefully filled him with joy. He seems so much happier
I absolutely love your youtubes of sharing American foods with the N.K. ppl. Your doing an amazing job! Wow what an honor to share with these ppl who risked their lives for freedom!
Like any Thanksgiving, one person blows your mind with what they are thankful for, thanks Eunhee.
This goes out to Ryan. As a Texan THANK YOU for sharing our BBQ culture with them.
As a Wisconsinite, I couldn't agree more!
I think the blonde haired girl actually was in a video where North Koreans try American BBQ
geth117 they all were
He represented we Texans well.
Best turkey I ever had was covered with foie gras (stuffed under the skin) to stop the turkey from drying-out .
My grandparents fled religious persecution and genocide. It was either flee or die and they were forced to live in caves for a while and some how were able to get out and come to the USA. It has been instilled in me since birth to be thankful for being born in a country where we get to celebrate AS A NATION why we are thankful in our own unique, individual ways. I was never allowed to forget that and it is something my wife and I have passed on to our children and they have embraced it in the same manner. Don't take what you have for granted. This video is incredibly touching because these people from a country being throttled by such an oppressive regime are sharing an American holiday to celebrate their thanks in the same unique individual ways we do as Americans and that is touching no matter who you are or where you are from. I am also thankful that these wonderful people have opened their hearts and minds because this American has always been empathetic and sympathetic to the people of North Korea and how tough their daily life must be. The fact that Minho can still be thankful for where he came from tells me he is a man of great character. I'd like to have a beer with that guy!!
And I am thankful for you.
Amen.
For anyone wondering, American and Canadian Thanksgiving is traditionally very similar. Canadians have theirs in October, Americans have it in November.
“Like a frog trapped in a well” Thats just a beautiful imagery while perfectly capturing the situation. What a perfect simile. (I believe that’s a simile right?)
"Ive tried pork, duck, and rabbit but never had turkey!" "I used to skin and eat wild snakes in North Korea"
Snakes are tasty
@@gholland5840 especially the Rattlers 😁, just make sure they don't bite themselves first (yes, that is a thing they do).
Life was the same in the former Soviet Union and eastern Europe that was under Soviet rule. People had to forage for food in the woods. Oddly enough, that's why the eastern Europeans and Russians are healthier, stronger and hardier than the west and are predominantly heterosexual societies. It's due to the superior foods of nature rather than the factory junk from the West. Now that Russia and eastern Europe are no longer communist, they will catch up to the physical ailments of the West.
@@pollypurree1834 I'm pretty sure the LGBTQ community is still a minority here in the West dude. Due to the fact that half this country runs on Christianity (and probably some other factors as well), I think it's safe to say we are still a predominantly heterosexual society. Its just that thanks to Freedom of Speech/Expression and the anti-discrimination stuff going on, people are a lot more open about it, which _feels_ like the majority but in reality, only about 3% or 4% of the U.S. is LGBTQ. Idk much about the other stuff you said tho.
@@fakeituntilkingdomcome Try about an estimated 80% of the millenials are said to be gay. A normal society is supposed to be 20% gay to 80% straight. The numbers have slowly reversed since WW2. Most gays hide in the closet and only 9 to 10% are open.
I’m thankful for whoever made these lit subtitles
Eunhee's bit about what she's thankful for really resonated with me. I've dealt with some rough stuff in my life and have always said the same as her. The troubled past humbles you and gives you a reason to appreciate the things you find later in life. She literally brought me to tears with that sentiment. much love.
What a great, happy video. Good people rock. I am sure that most former North Koreans are amazed that so many Americans take these gifts for granted.....
Thank you Sky, thank you Ryan, and thank you to the folks who came to the dinner. You said that this dinner was like being with family, and meeting new friends. Think about this, about a MILLION OF US, one at a time, were part of your family for a few minutes. Thank you.
Everyone in the west should watch videos like this. Sometimes people in the west forget how good they have it. Making this kind of video an annual thing is a great idea.
I agree, Americans have lost touch with their history, we need to remember how our ancestors fought many bloody wars to become independent and create our own nation from the ground up. Freedom wasn't handed to us, it was fought for and we need to remember that and instill more values to our kids, so they can appreciate the hard work and sacrifice it takes to a become free nation.
@@Jklopoppcorn very true. Freedom isnt free.
I feel like thanksgiving itself has lost its meaning because most people don't struggle to eat that much, financially. Some could eat like that everyday. Think about it right after we have this huge meal celebrating what we're thankful for, so many people just go out and buy more things on black friday as if they don't have enough already.
We haven't forgotten we've busted our ass to make it that way and to get that far if you spent more time doing it you wouldn't be reminding us!
"I already won the lottery. I was born in the U S of A, baby." - Creed
Heh, I never thought I'd ever see a moment where cranberry sauce needed explanation but... This is incredibly wholesome, and I'm very glad that they enjoyed the meal.
I’m watching this November 2020 a week or so before Thanksgiving. Hearing all of your stories has made me even more thankful for my blessings. Happy Thanksgiving and may God bless you all!