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I reverse pranked the Chinese American prankster @imvincentgao who has millions of followers on TikTok and KZhead. He likes to go up to random non-Chinese people and speak to them in Chinese, with very awkward results. I found out about this guy because a few days ago, totally coincidentally, he tried to prank my brother at a park in New York, but was shocked when my brother actually replied in Chinese. I wanted to get revenge on Vincent so I decided to prank him by speaking Chinese myself. I knew that he hadn’t seen my videos and wouldn’t recognize me, because my brother mentioned something about me to him and he didn’t seem to know who I was. And the perfect opportunity came one day when I saw on his Instagram story that he was making videos in Washington Square Park which is not far from where I live. So I grabbed my camera and biked over there immediately and…sure enough, there he was! Time to get my revenge, on camera!
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@@etchatailswww2
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❤ I love that !!!! 😂
Make a prank video together. Ari speaks Chinese and translates back to Vincent in English in, say, a restaurant or store, pretending Vincent only speaks English.
That's funny haha, I would like to see that
And suddenly switch languages pretending they were speaking like that all the time 😂
I wouldn't be surprised if they did a prank together and we'll see it soon. Well I guess I'm hoping
I think he’s done a video like that but I’d have to look back.
That could be incredible
This is fascinating because you basically make the same content as him but in reverse. He talks to people expecting they wont speak his language, and you talk to people who assume you don't speak their language.
Yin-yang
@@RyMaz0 Twins
>you basically make the same content wrong, the white guy makes content by just approaching market sellers and switching to their tongue after hearing it the chinese guy is just walking up to random people and asking them things in chinese its not even close
szopd a farkam
Xiaoma is black belt of Chinese speaking jesters
I love that you admitted to it being staged. You really are a true human. That is why we love you man!
True. But how could anyone not think this wasn't staged? I mean come on.
Really? But I don't understand. Can you explain to me how it was scripted? 😮. Seems like genuine surprise to me..
In reviewing the video, maybe after the initial encounter, they stopped the video and then starting then was it scripted...but the invite to eat wasn't scripted I don't think?? So maybe it's partially scripted Edit: ok, after watching Vincent's video then I see how it is. 😅 Wow, that's pretty good acting!
@@kerrin6633 Watch the last 10 seconds of the video.
@@WaaDoku Thanks, I had to watch Vincent's video to understand
I love that you two made friends. He's like your reverse in terms of content. He surprises people with a language they don't understand. You suprise people by understanding their language. You two should absolutely collaborate.
You should watch until the end. They didn't just randomly make friends in this video, they staged and scripted a collaboration.
They just did! 🙂
The fact that you are better at staging a video than 99% of the KZheadrs who do it, and still said you staged it. That’s real
The acting had me so convinced it was real and I went into it assuming it was scripted lol.
[Insert Misinformed Comment Here]
@@truthdealer1827 Y'know what tells us that you didn't watch the last ten seconds of the vid? "But we did script this encounter, because we thought it would be funny" C'mon, be nice - 'cause when you turn out wrong, it makes ya look even worse. 🤷♂
@@truthdealer1827 Let me break it down for you, you are the one that actually got pranked 😂
@@TranForsytheOh damn, well hidden. I did watch the end but not the post credits. Didn't realize this was a movie theater. And no, I went into defense mode because I've dealt with way too many idiots saying something is staged for no reason. This is the one time I've been wrong.
This is one of the biggest uno reverse cards I've seen in a while. Wow. Now I need to finish learning Chinese too.
u never finish learning lol
@@juliag9916 depends on what your goal is i guess
@@giftapfel yeah true ig but I just felt it sounded wrong to say u finish learning a language cuz u learn new stuff even in ur mother tongue
i thought so too until he says the entire thing was scripted at the end.
Nah it's a whole uno reverse deck
I love the fact that you're open about what's genuinely organic, and what's scripted/edited. Transparency is extremely rare these days and I place a lot of value in it. Keep up the good work my brother. 👍
My brother was a translator for the US Air Force. He could speak flawless Korean. He did not look Korean. In fact, he looked like a 6'2" Leave It To Beaver double. He tells the story of how he and a buddy were out walking around Seoul, and some native girls started talking abour their hair cuts. After they had completely talked their way into embarrassment my brother and his friend spoke up in perfect Korean to thank them for their kind words. He said they got red with embarrassment and just giggled.
These camera angles make the conversations look so funny 😂😂😂
hhahahahahha true
hhahahahahha true
hhahahahahha true
hhahahahahha true
its staged
The fact that you admit at the end of the video that it was staged shows you're a man of much integrity. As if you weren't awesome enough as it is!
But how is it possible that Vincent didn't know who Ari is? Everyone knows who Xiaoma is.
Fair play for admitting this. This is why you are worth watching. Honesty goes a very long way.
I'm at 2:08 and already thought it was fake, I just came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed the cues. Him coming up to Ari directly and not really being that surprised was weird.
This is a better version of what I wanted to comment.
I appreciate him telling us that it was a skit all along
Wow, this was cool. Usually the pranksters are obnoxious, or really bad at reading the room.. but you can tell Vincent’s a good dude. He had to pause and talk for a little while, even the hang out and grabbing food together, that was just really dope
its scripted xD
you could have destroyed him ! yet you stayed humble. one of the MANY reasons we love you Xiaoma!!!!
YESSS. Yes to XiaoMa's humility and kindness I mean
I literally hate staged content, but the fact that you were honest about it being staged changes that. Hats off brother
Also, it's really well scripted so I would've actually believed it if it wasn't for the last part
Idk I'm glad that they said it's scripted almost everyone just clicks off as soon as they see the title card
I hate it even if they admit it, it doesn't change anything.
Something about Vincent wanting to sit down and talk more, and then asking to hangout is wholesome to me. We need more interactions like this!
Yes! He went from seeming like someone simply trying to antagonize to being humbled by someone who is normally a protagonist.
Then they said it was staged… & then you’re wholesomeness moment disappeared 😢
@@lysergic_visions3203But that means that they still could be friends
You didn’t watch to the end of the video!!
Let's not pretend he'd want to randomly hang out with a stranger who has no following.
Love when language connects people (prank or not). 😊 It would be neat to see the two of you collaborate.
I loved what he said about the reactions he gets in different parts of the country. I'm one of those helpful southern people. Much love guys.
Vincent Gao got destroyed. He'll for sure remember the legendary Xiaoma after this
He got destroyed! It was so brutal that they went out for lunch together!! 😂
😂😂
Fact
it was scripted..
@@cliffordwilson8070omg we watched the same video 😱😱
It felt staged, and he was honest about it being staged, but it's still cool that the guy ran into his brother. Entertaining and honest video
Yeah and Ari's brother seems to also speak decent Chinese if you see Vincents video that Ari is mentioning.
@@virakchhangYes. Which is what @yellowwood252’s comment says, he was honest about it.
@@virakchhang thats what he was commenting about
I mean, yeah, at the very end of the video after the related videos have already popped up. Yes, it felt staged all through and I feel like there's no way these two wouldn't know of each other. But I feel it says something about this kind of clickbaity-ness that they felt they had to bury that information at the literal end of the video rather than at the beginning.
Nooo I watched to the end end, I feel betrayed. It was still funny though.
Two kind and funny KZheadrs making a video together. Great content. Thanks!
Two cool guys. Thanks for being truthful in the end. I still enjoyed it your both awesome and amazing!
It's cool that you speak perfect Chinese without any accent and the prankster speaks perfect English without any accent neither, which is usually taken for granted.
Sounds like he speaks with an American accent to me :P
Xiaoma clearly has a Beijing accent. That Vincent guy sounds like he has some form of American accent too.
@proud2bcpa. Not to me, it isn’t.
@@daveawb Xiaoma actually sounds less "American" than Vincent accent wise
his chinese is pretty good, but its pretty clear he's a non-native speaker. pretty sure the 'perfect' and 'fluent' tags are just clickbait..
I love this video VERY VERY much for two reasons : 1 - It's very funny, and very well made ! 2 - You guys are VERY honest about the fact that it's staged, and I appreciate A LOT how you are considering us as normal functioning people, and not as dumb cows to milk like others !
Where did he say this was staged?
@@xParkz Last seconds of the video ;-)
@@thewomanwithnohead yeah missed that one, thanks!
It was clearly obvious it was staged
@@Meekerextreme I think people want to think its real/random because it makes for a better story, even though most of us know its not we would prefer it wasnt staged
came to the video for some laughs. Did not expect the heartwarming "lets get some lunch" together. That was beautiful interaction between strangers. Love to see it.
Love this, and so glad you developed your course!!!!
Ari, you should parade around new york together pretending you only speak Chinese and he translates to you 😂
This would be great
Yes!
And they can switch back and forth translating to each other.
NOW THAT'S A GREAT PRANK 😂😂😂😂😂
I remember an American in London pretending he couldn't understand English people, like they were speaking a completely different language. It was pretty funny watching the English people get so annoyed and frustrated.
This is top tier content for both channels. You 100% had me convinced this was legit. Props for admitting it was staged, there is so much fake nonsense out there that is obviously staged but people gobble it up commenting how incredible it is under the belief that it's real. I believe being honest with your viewers is priceless.
Had me going too, fantastic premise xD
is that a jackson js series
it's staged? when did he admit that
@@pumpkin629Watch to the end...
@@pumpkin629 same, i don't understand when did he admit that it was staged, I even checked the description of the video, and there wasn't anything about it being staged lol
this video gives me a happy feeling knowing that we can make a difference and show the world we are filled with love not hate. GREAT JOB guys
What a great interaction! Well done to both of you!
I'm so happy for you. That's great that you're open-minded and were so nice to him. Good luck
it was set up in advance and scripted
@@cBodhi I know
I thought by prankster that you meant those mean people on the internet that come up with the most rude ways to disrespect strangers… But no! Vincent was so nice and respectful and I’m glad his content wasn’t what I thought it would be as soon as I heard the words “prankster” and “makes youtube videos”. Hope you two have more interactions in the future, it was really interesting seeing you both.
Yeah, KZhead "pranksters" have a a really bad rap usually, but he seems nice and it's really all about the type of prank they do.
Well, he's Chinese, Asian people are usually way less intrusive and disrespectful
@@Krusti159 Ah yes, racial stereotyping, that's a better answer. Brilliant.
@@IchorX That's not a stereotype, it's literally an observation
@@blue5slowno he made an assumption of an entire race acting a certain way definitely a stereotype 😂
We have to see the part two of this!! this was good content!
Loving the content!! Keep up the great work
I love to hear you that you scripted it at the end (not being sarcastic) it was funny and shows how much integrity you have I wish more KZheadrs did it.
staged is cringe, now i'm wondering how many more of xiaoma's video's where he seemingly suprises foreign speakers are "scripted encounters" blech, ruins the whole thing for me
@universalcollective427 Copy/pasting the exact same comment in other threads is cringe. Now I'm wondering how many more of your comments where you seemingly have an original thought towards a harmless "scripted" encounter. blech, ruins the whole reading your comments thing for me.
I appreciate that he admitted it was staged, but I feel like the fact they put it at the last few seconds of the video after the end card was intentional. They seemed to want to convince people it’s real, and that doesn’t sit well with me.
@@universalcollective427this is obviously going to be scripted because there’s no way that guy doesn’t know about this channel.
@@SweetflyRachelit’s quite clearly a staged video. Two guys who have a whole thing about speaking languages to people in new York are obviously going to know who each other are. I thought people would figure that out but I guess not
As a longtime fan, I think this is one of the best videos you have ever made Ari. I especially like that after the initial surprise wore off, you guys decided to hang out and eat together. Pretty awesome.
Busted!!! I love that it was all in good humor and you ended up hanging out. Love this!
This was delightful! All in fun, nothing mean-spirited, lots of laughs and a new friend made!! All good….I loved it💖
Another prank idea is for Ari to pretend he doesn’t speak English and have Vincent be the person to translate it to English 😂
Wow you said what 100 others have commented saying here...LOL So original. Not sure how that is a prank", I think the word "prank" has lost it's meaning.
Hahah the angle of the camera bending your neck in different ways is so funny 😁 great video!
Omg that was so amazing. I just watched this three times! Amazing that you turned it around and he, for some reason, didn’t know who you were. Bravo sir knight! Bra-vo!
Your dedication and abilities are an inspiration to uncounted hordes of people. It's just amazing.
This was so adorable that I had to watch it twice! It's great to see respectful young men coming together like this. Peace.
yep, me too. replayed it cause it was fun watching it!
Respectful young men coming together.... Well, if that's what you're into.
The way the prankster put his hand to his mouth. Xiaoma out-pranking the prankster!!
Did you miss the end when he said it was scripted?
@@Dead-st7ry staged is cringe, now i'm wondering how many more of xiaoma's video's where he seemingly suprises foreign speakers are "scripted encounters" blech, ruins the whole thing for me
Nice. Saw this after already seeing their collaboration. So cool, Shen
Ari, this video was awesome! (Doesn't beat when your friend's mom at the nail salon though, my favorite, but close!) Hi! I met you and your friend as a amateur polyglot myself and absolutely facilitated with your languages courses project. I'll check out the Masterclass for sure.
Even knowing this was scripted it still makes me laugh!
I would have never known it was scripted lol
@@JDH_MUSICHe literally says it’s scripted at 4:51
I think they mean if Ari hadn't said so, they wouldn't have known.
@@JSLing-vv5go exactly lol
@@Nathanatos22 I'm just commenting on how it didn't seem scripted. Read between the lines
You both just opened up endless possibilities for videos together. I look forward to watching your collaboration for years to come!
Seem like two really cool dudes looking to have fun and loving all people, Great job guys
That was the best! and y'all both had such good humor about it!!
The world would be a better place if more people were like this. ❤
if everyone spoke chinese that would be the ccps dream
Dang - Ari made a new friend like he always does! 😁
Dude, the amazing honesty at the end! Subscribing for that reason!
I hear about you a lot on my favourite radio show Dave and Chuck the Freak and other places you're really making some waves man !! I've even stumbled on your videos naturally in the past great work man
Your language learning capacity is incredible. And I’m incredibly jealous. Keep connecting the world one conversation at a time ❤
So incredible.....
its always funny when Ari is outside, especially pranking this prankster guy or the chinese nail Studio Girl 😂❤
Yes sir
That's a fun thing to do. Being here means we are looking for entertainment like you provide. Both cool dudes 😂😂😂😂❤❤
I love that you guys decided to hang out and be friends... that was awesome!
That troll ending. Like seeing this side of Xiaoma
I really commend you for your wonderful and educational videos! What a loss for us, that more people, including me, won't take the time to at least see if we might be able to learn enough and be able to converse in another language. I belong to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and although I'm able to sing in my Naitive language, I still can barely decipher most conversations. Kudos to you, and for another super video!
Definitely one of the best videos on KZhead… great content 👌🏽🔥
Love it. Big fan for a long time. Keep it going!!
There’s such respect and honor learning a foreign language. Love watching people’s faces when Xiaoman responds in their language. They’re so happy to know he cares enough to learn their native tongue. 🙌🏼🕊️💕
Dude, you're absolutely awesome!! I love your videos... And I kinda wasn't expecting that friendly reaction from him... Nice to see you guys got along 😊
Hahah that was so cool - prankster gets pranked…I love how you’re all gonna go eat together! Hope to see some collabs
You are definitely one of the best KZheadrs! But definitely the best language KZheadr!
Just by the title I know this is gonna be good ⭐️
I’ve been feeling a bit down lately, but this video made me smile….thank you… I loved the reaction :)
Two nice friendly guys having a great time on utube. Enjoyed this!
Love the reaction! Well played, Ari!
You two should collab more often! this was funny asf!
That was really awesome. Even the duel professional curiosity to say "let's go grab food or something." Definitely going to be a great collaboration. Vid
I suspect this was staged, but that's okay. Great vids and fun to watch.
100%
He says at the end it was lol
Yea deff staged
ya he says that at the end
Haha, I mean most people probably comment before the end of the video to see him say just that. In this case though, it is a pretty funny realization.
I didn’t have a bad day today. It was actually pretty good. Even so. This made it better. Love you brother. You’re the reason I took Chinese at university. Wish I could’ve continued.
You can continue with Ari's courses 😀
Another awesome video. Great job Juan.
Aww you made some new friends, too! I love that.
2:57 I'm sorry but I couldn't take them seriously anymore because of the camera angles...😂😂
This has to be the start of good things to come from both of them. I feel like they have earnt mutual respect for each other.
Super awesome video the reaction between you two is just awesome an longtime listener first-time caller😂😂😂
I love your work Ari! ❤
why did that make me cry at the end? hm. maybe the wholesomeness. maybe the genuine connection two people can make while bridging a gap. or...maybe the lack thereof. more of this please.
If you watch the entire video, he admits the encounter was staged at the end...
I love it that you admitted to setting it up. It's entertaining and I don't feel like you think we're all idiots.
Thats awesome, genuinely thats howbyou make friends right there!
OMG!!!! Dude, you shocked him bigtime. LOL!!!! For sure your best video by far. You surprised the #%&@ out of him. Nicely done.
The student meets the master
I laughed so hard. And then I watched all the way to the end, and I laughed even harder. Well played, good sir.
I just love you so much. Your videos bring me so much joy
great video and great vibe from both of you guys. keep up the good videos
The reverse uno card is powerful with this one 😆👍
04:07 is the best thing I have ever heard Xiaoma say and that's saying a lot lol
This is such a sick interaction. I enjoyed every second of it!
Thank you for keeping it real. We would've never known. You should definitely colab though.
Really good acting here guys and across multiple languages it's insane. I genuinely thought you just tracked him down lmaoooo
How fake do you want? Yes.
This was soo wholesome and nice to watch
Ari you're a hero. This was an excellent video
theres no way he didnt know who you were, chinese people who dont even know what youtube is know who xiaoma is. gao being a youtuber absolutely knows who you are lol
no way it wasnt staged
He says at the end that this encounter is staged
It's basically a setup to know who the prankster is, probably gonna collab soon for a video, idk.
Y'all don't finish your videos and it shows
This was hands down one of the most wholesome and fun scripted encounters on YT yet. Thanks guys
Wow, really?
@@bigdave9949 yes. All other scripted interactions ive seen are cringe and set up as fuck. Didnt even realise this was scripted. Let me have my wholesome moment bro
Absolutely brilliant!!!! You should team up with him. Have him do his normal skit and you walk up and translate. What did you guys have for lunch?
the prank possibilities this duo could manage is insane ngl
This feels like one of those prank videos that you see on TV or 10 years ago on KZhead 😂 this is already a classic ❤️
Wow, really?