This is my daddy!! He's so proud to be on KZread!! He ain't lying about not smoking😂 he'd water hose us if he caught us smoking and we're adults!! And "poor" isn't the word I'd give for my childhood..we had the best childhood ever no matter what we had!!

@guysmith9353

3 жыл бұрын

God bless your daddy!

@robertcox7220

3 жыл бұрын

You have a great daddy. Mine is same way. Grew up in the mountains of NC. I wouldn't live anywhere else. I'm just like your dad on that. God bless you both.

@deborahs2593

3 жыл бұрын

You're fortunate. You grew up in the middle of life! There are some out here purchasing the shiny things yet they never grin as your father does. Your daddy is spreading laughter and smiles on YT. You tell him that.

@Elvis.Aron.Presley.35.77

3 жыл бұрын

I can relate to most all this. Didn’t need the translator either. 😉 Smiled through the whole thing. God bless y’all’s family.

@lynnwhitehead6439

3 жыл бұрын

Amen! I agree You had the best childhood and therefore you were rich rich rich

This man can’t hear you when you say “poor”. He’s too busy appreciating the beauty that surrounds him.

@stephaniemathis246

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!! Well said!!!!!

@crossie9476

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. He has no concept of poor. Hes surround by beauty. Always a belly full of natural food. Roaring fire with a moonshine before bed. But yeah he hasnt got the latest iPhone so hes a bum.

@michaelwhite9863

3 жыл бұрын

I need to live here, get away from these stupid days. These people have so much common sense, character, loyal, huge hearts, money means nothing... he was doing great until Trump came up. Trump called Veterans losers & suckers, told McCain he was not a hero for being captured, the 20 year retirement is gone, we could always go anywhere for healthcare nothing new. Trump dodge the draft. If they can prove that they have Indian in them I think 40% or more they can get Government assistance. Mexico didn’t pay for that crappy unfinished wall that falling down in places Mexican already found ways through it and over it

@delapren3944

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwhite9863 Ummmm... Vets COULD NOT go anywhere for healthcare. They could not see non-VA Drs. Made it tough to get adequate care. Go visit a VA hospital 🥺 to compare. And towns are not packed with VA clinics for general care. I dont care about your political views one way or the other.... (you made his affect your life). Just wanted to clarify what he was referring to.

@Astares9

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwhite9863 dude you listen to a bunch of lies spun out of control by media. just stop already.

This man is almost eighty years old, his mind is sharp and clear and full of wisdom his heart is full of joy. He knows who he is and what he stands for. These are things money will never buy. He is a very rich man .

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

I can think of another 80 year old man who isn't nearly as sharp or wise....

@Personalapocalypse77.

Жыл бұрын

@@mrjon75 who?

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

@@Personalapocalypse77. your leader.

@Personalapocalypse77.

Жыл бұрын

@@mrjon75 Biden isn't my leader.

@PianoGirl76

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

You mentioned how poor Appalachia is a couple of times trying to get him to talk about how hard it is to live there....didn't phase him....he's not poor, He grew up rich in memories and a simple life.

@chadwebb3417

3 жыл бұрын

Ive lived in East Kentucky my whole life. Here’s the facts. There are no middle class folks here. Youre either coal mine owner rich or youre coal miner middle class. The average miner here makes 90 grand a year. They work so many hours that when they get off they go apeshit and spend tons of cash in local businesses. I am part owner in a local tattoo shop in Pikeville Kentucky. We are the heart of Appalachia. In a predominantly rural area, Pikeville is booming. The college with its med schools, tons of other courses of study and their willingness to give out tons of athletic scholarships make a very diverse population. On top of the athletic folk, there are the med students. This adds a lot of Indian, Muslims, Europeans and various other American influences to our collective whole. Pikeville is a very diverse town. Sir, as a native Appalachian American, i ask you to show the positive in our community. This man is a perfect example of what i consider “positive”. I know that you’re just showing reality when you show the methican American element of our culture, but, please continue to show this type of hillbilly. The truth is this, theres more good than bad in these hollers.

@chadwebb3417

3 жыл бұрын

Cheri T as a fellow Appalachian American, i can attest to the fact that we’re rich! We’re rich in culture, family and history. I’m so proud to be a hillbilly!

@TheNerdyHillbilly

3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to his stories all day. lol. He reminds me of me grandfather I lost 3 years ago. Pepaw would tell stories like this guy. Miss him lot. My family is from Kentucky too. I currently live in Ashland.

@christasumner4020

3 жыл бұрын

These are my people. I live in southeast ky and have my entire life. To me there is no place better

@maru_nation

3 жыл бұрын

I would like to go, is it dangerous? I am amazed by the mountains, but i don't know if racism is a thing over there.

“A man who lives a simple life isn’t burdened with envy, spite, or greed” The original definition of blessed

@karenchandler4717

2 жыл бұрын

This!! 🔥🔥🔥

@pop1626

2 жыл бұрын

@Fred Garvin Idi Amin, Robert Mugaby... yeah tribes butchering each other for thousands of years. 300 years ago they were selling their own people to the slave traders for barrels of rum. Plenty of tribal blood spilt on both continents.

@SJM6791

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@noablaenglishsuckadickucun470

2 жыл бұрын

shit . so the american dream is cursed with and founded on envy spite and greed

@nineangels7572

2 жыл бұрын

It seems the poor live longer than the rich & don't commit suicide, they tough out the battle which is life. So, who's really the rich man/woman?

"You can survive in these mountains if something goes wrong, in the cities you can't". I loved that quote.

@324wonder

Жыл бұрын

If there were no more food at the grocery stores or medicine at the drug stores...I'd me dead in 3 months.

@jacobrichter9562

11 ай бұрын

On the other hand... If you have a heart attack out in the boonies, you're meeting the lord right quick 😂😂😂

@whiteyfisk9769

8 ай бұрын

Everybody loves diversity until the food supply gets cut

@flowgangsemaudamartoz7062

6 ай бұрын

@@jacobrichter9562I mean, meet some ppl that survive bad heart attacks...they are not really fully living...better to meet the lord on your terms.

@mac11daddy6

4 ай бұрын

I’ve driven through Appalachia many times. The closest gas stations are 30 miles away spread apart. There is NOTHING up there except Timber Rattlers, Copperheads, and Moonshiners. The only way to get supplies is driving into town which can be MILES away. Driving down those 7% grades is a little nerve wrecking and god forbid you get caught in that mountain fog in which you can’t see headlights 4ft in front of you. The mountains are a rough environment to live in

The way he laughs when he tells his memories is the most wholesome thing on the planet ❤️

@rickjensen2833

Жыл бұрын

100%

@daniellestafford6661

Жыл бұрын

His laugh is so genuine and precious💚

@melaniea3951

Жыл бұрын

He is so wonderful!

These folks are salt of the earth! The most humble, hard-working, and kind people I’ve known.

@kenyatasims6991

7 ай бұрын

I’m from Atlanta and live in Prestonsburg Ky that’s definitely true for over 90% of the people I’ve met here for sure

@christianweatherbroadcasti3491

2 ай бұрын

Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16😊❤❤❤

This old, "poor" man has lived a better life that 99% of those empty shells in suits and skirts slaving daily to pay for shit they never needed to begin with. Respect to him

@williamjones2537

2 жыл бұрын

slaving to pay back the banks for shit they can't afford or need to impress people that don't care. I am a debt free country boy myself. I gain more joy taking my son fishing on the creek than anything that requires tickets

@MrJasonbushey

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@2MasterBuilder2

2 жыл бұрын

@Fred Garvin ... Very true. I grew up in southern VA and what this man is saying resonates like crazy. I didn't know we were "poor" until we moved away when I was 11. We lived off the land and had everything we needed. I got my first job when I was 6, raking leaves and picking pecans for the neighbors. I'm 39 now and been working ever since. Good, good times. Wouldn't trade it for nothing.

@christopherdavidcobb8108

2 жыл бұрын

@Fred Garvin sad state of affairs isn't it.

@alejandroferrales8853

2 жыл бұрын

As an empty suit man I yearn for that simple life believe me,.

Who else watched this all the way through with a smile on their face?

@brianbazile2475

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m smiling now 😁

@oldman9843

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah , I didn't even notice

@mark_osborne

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@susanpeters5292

3 жыл бұрын

@@mark_osborne h

@LamontMcLaurinJr

3 жыл бұрын

“Huh” 😂 lmao I’d love to drink a beer and go fishing wit this guy

This is the kind of man we should all listen to. One of the happiest men you’ll meet. Poor, yes, but he clearly understands what truly makes a person rich.

@blackwalnutmintyfukkenchew5928

Жыл бұрын

These people will have more money that we'll never know about. Buried in deep freezers incased in concrete.

@Heyhowareya97

Жыл бұрын

Just because he looks like that does not mean he’s poor. You don’t know what’s buried in his backyard 🤷🏼‍♂️ he could be very wealthy for all we know

@Heyhowareya97

Жыл бұрын

But otherwise absolutely, he seems like a very wise old timer, probably has hours and hours worth of stories to tell and wisdom to share, makes me wish I had my grandfather here to pick his brain. He passed when I was 12

@Ian-dn6ld

Жыл бұрын

@@Heyhowareya97something either way that’s come to mind I wish more would consider: someone isn’t necessarily poor until someone goes and says “you’re poor” by others’ standards.

@deadmeatjb

Жыл бұрын

Poor is so relative. He has a home in the hills and loved it enough to stay.

I could sit and listen to him tell stories all day long.

if you can watch this and not have to read CC, you're my kind of people.

@carolynrupard2699

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I grew up in north east Tn. People love to hear my talk lol

@robintolleson6159

3 жыл бұрын

Arkansas here. No Cc needed☺️

@Vandalynn

3 жыл бұрын

Growing up in Florida we have all sorts of people. I also have family in Ohio, west Virginia etc.

@boristartakovski7708

3 жыл бұрын

He talks like my folks do.

@candace-rosebowers1100

3 жыл бұрын

My dads side from Tennessee so this sounds like second nature to me

“If you ain’t going to have kids to raise them then why have them?” Is so true!!

@rylordrylord7347

3 жыл бұрын

Duh

@kristingoss-schatz5951

3 жыл бұрын

𝑰𝒇 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒆𝒕 🙄

@666blindrider

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry the global elites have that covered. Depopulation is one of the things their going to do.

@teenamarie2901

3 жыл бұрын

You’re right. Starting with the Covid vaccine...

@AquaTerra77

3 жыл бұрын

These days the kids raise the parents. Crazy times.

Being “poor” is a relative term (not having what you need or not having what others have). This man has all he needs, he appreciates what he has and everyone around him is the same. He is rich in everything that matters!

I live in a prosperous part of the world with a lot of wealthy folk and I can tell you most people who arn’t one thousandth as wise or happy as this man.

"You drink?" "Nah." "What about moonshine?" "Well you sip that."

@rylordrylord7347

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooooooo I swear

@toochiemacc

3 жыл бұрын

If you ever had straight Moonshine then you would totally get it.

@mrdesperate1

3 жыл бұрын

@@toochiemacc I watch these videos cause I grew up in Appalachia and I they remind me of my teenage years. I'll let you fathom to guess if I've ever had any 😉

@getin3949

3 жыл бұрын

And a beer now and then

@JohnDoe-pt7xx

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

I love how when Mark asked him about “transportation” his first thought was his shoes. What a simple man. What a humbling man. I wouldn’t mind him being my grandpappy

@brandoncummins7813

3 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of my pappy sooo much.

@rugergh

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t wear them out cuz ya ain’t gotten another air this year lol 👍

@kristimorehouse9627

3 жыл бұрын

That’s my family hillbilly love. That’s how I grew up

@johnjohnrooney2070

3 жыл бұрын

aye that was a good answer

@jennmooney

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I wouldn't mind him being my boyfriend lol

I’m visiting Harlan county because it’s where I was born and we just met Gary coming down the side of the road to Evarts. He was so friendly and kind. His buddy who was with him said “that’s mountain man!” And told us how he was famous on KZread and now I’ve discovered one of my favorite KZreadrs made a video about my people from where I’m from. What a small world. Love to see my hometown getting some attention and the kind people of my hometown made being the kind and friendly folk they are. Just love this video. ❤

This man needs to be protected at all cost. His wisdom is priceless.

@rickjensen2833

Жыл бұрын

100%

The interviewer mentioned "poor" a few times. This man has had a richer life than a lot of folks with big bank accounts for sure.

@appalachiangunman9589

3 жыл бұрын

You hear a lot about poverty but you’d be surprised at the older men around here that can drop $50K cash on a brand new F-150. I live the next county over from this man.

@zb2363

3 жыл бұрын

The interview needs to speak with an anthropologist on how to do respectful interviewing (ethical ethnographies). Even if you don’t have money, no problem be likes to be called poor. It seems as if the interviewer isn’t listening at all to the responses and simply has an agenda of pointed questions. Good interviewing isn’t just asking thoughtful questions, it’s about listening. If he was listening he might have had encouraging comments and better, more relevant follow up questions. These people aren’t here for our amusement, to be gawked at like a circus act or animals in the zoo. To the interviewer, do your homework, learn more about properly interviewing and be more respectful.

@karipayton8837

3 жыл бұрын

I am so thankful I have this happiness in my heart.

@tmcl7844

3 жыл бұрын

@@zb2363 I agree this old guy probably owns and has more then the guy doing the interview lol

@slayerstacker2074

3 жыл бұрын

That old man has more knowledge than most people today. You can tell that was a tough old man, but you can also tell he has a heart of gold. The world 🌎 would be a better place if we grew up like this old man did.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being poor. It's about being a good moral person

@jerrycraig6522

3 жыл бұрын

I just hate stealing and senseless vandalism!!!

@666blindrider

3 жыл бұрын

@ HOOKED ON PR. That's absolutely true.

@HomesteadDNA

3 жыл бұрын

I've always said, the only reason being poor would be bad, is if you didn't want to be and didn't do anything to change it. If you are happy, then there is NOTHING wrong.

@shosaleen

3 жыл бұрын

Poor is a mindset, if you are happy you are rich

@Reggie-The-Dog

3 жыл бұрын

What is your experience being poor that you could make such a statement?

This man is blessed with more happiness than any of us. He lived life the way it should be lived man. Bless you Mountain man

I LOVED this interview (I’m Appalachian too, WV.) After college we moved around the country, lived in cities etc then returned home to the mountains to raise our children like most Appalachians do. God bless you Mark Laita for bringing so much positive attention to Appalachian people, we appreciate your work SO much ❤

@tlg6726

8 ай бұрын

Peter Santanello Appalachian series is great too

@michellebrooks4345

2 ай бұрын

He's happy

I like how his answer to "transportation?" is to talk about his shoes. What a relic of a forgotten time.

No regrets in his life, except that his wife of 50 years passed away. Goals ♥️

@scotgarland7526

3 жыл бұрын

Thats true success

@Beetwate305

3 жыл бұрын

It’s sooooo sad.....I know what it feels to lose a cousin

@Beetwate305

3 жыл бұрын

@Ashton Kilburn Lol 😂

@erickgregoryful

3 жыл бұрын

yeah

@jkennerson123

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beetwate305 Losing your partner of 50 years is way different than losing a cousin.

This guy is a testament of living in the country. Hes content, jolly and the kind of person to brighten anyones day.

This is truly one of my favorite channels. No bullshit, straight to it.

@LoLo-sf3jg

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@zenippoland

Жыл бұрын

No sponsors or nothing 😂

@traviscruise5125

Жыл бұрын

I love this channel!!

"You had transportation?" "Yeah, well we got one pair of shoes per year." lol

@nathanielrossi9659

3 жыл бұрын

Feels

@diddlysquater

3 жыл бұрын

Came here to comment this

@jackblue3560

3 жыл бұрын

Heard this from my grandma. They would carry their shoes to church to keep from wearing them out.

@juhbellz

3 жыл бұрын

LPC's, Leather Personnel Carriers. Boots! God I love Appalachia.

@brandonstephens1447

3 жыл бұрын

Then he said they went the whole summer barefoot. Man his upbringing sounds amazing for real. I wish there were more people like him around my parts of town!

He’s not poor, he can hunt for his food, get water from a spring and enjoy nature’s beauty. He’s a very rich man! A man of high morals and integrity, we would all be rich to have him as a neighbor.

@cicada38

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more.

@maxp4573

2 жыл бұрын

Nothin' Like 'Tegridy.

@rayshellgoretee2891

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! hes richer then most!

@juliorosenberg2222

Жыл бұрын

He was raised to live on the land, but there are HIGH PAYING job's in the coal miner's in the area

@danny.55

Жыл бұрын

@@juliorosenberg2222 if theres a high paying job then what? He got food, he got house, he got clothes. Not all people has the same goal. He didnt need a sport car, gucci bag or something that doesnt mean anything.

This gentle man has more wisdom, and is a natural treasure.. I enjoyed everything he had to say.

This man is a history lesson in himself. Absolutely correct that you treat others how you want to be treated. I love that he pointed out to leave history in the schools we cannot erase it. What a wonderful man!!😇 Folks like this are so rare let us learn to be more like them. Marvelous Gems!!

I don’t think the interviewer brings up “being poor” to be negative or to “bait” the people he’s interviewing, I honestly think he does it intentionally to show the majority of us viewers that being “rich” or “poor” is subjective and for a lot of people that may not have substantial financial resources can still feel and actually be rich. This man in this interview is rich, regardless of what he does or doesn’t have in monetary value. I wish I could relate, but materialism has destroyed my views and feelings of what being wealthy means. I’m sure I have more money and material possessions than this man has ever had, but I wish I had half of this man’s true wealth and happiness.

@justahillbilly7777

2 жыл бұрын

This is a pin-worthy comment.

@Monk0405

2 жыл бұрын

Amen, brother.

@treasuretim3

2 жыл бұрын

i love when people try to mind read what a person they have never met and don't truly know is thinking.

@lo_fye

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more.

@kwpp7

2 жыл бұрын

@@treasuretim3 They must've done a pretty good job of it because the creator of the video liked their comment.

Just because your poor don’t mean your unhappy.

@rugergh

3 жыл бұрын

2020 wish people would understand me better

@TEM14411

3 жыл бұрын

And what is wealth anyhow? I prefer emotional, spiritual and health for wealth.

@MawMawsGirlz

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏻 ♥️

I would love to sit down with this wonderful man and listen to his stories for hours.

@rebeccaatkinson5406

8 ай бұрын

Same ❤

"I don't mind giving people something". God bless this sweet man!

I live in Appalachia. I am a proud, die hard Mountain Mama. I am college educated, hold 3 different degrees and work in medicine. But the things I've learned from the old timers, like how to hunt, kill, field dress and butcher my own meat, how to grow my garden and can my food, how to survive in these wild woods is the richest education I could've ever had. I routinely spend my time with my elders (I am 48 now) this man's age. This is wisdom, and it's dying. I will carry the mantle, as much as they'll pass on to me. I love my life best when I am barefoot with the sun on my shoulders, living as close to the earth as God intended.

@danmurphy4472

3 жыл бұрын

Rock On Leslie !!

@alfredschnozzenstein1657

3 жыл бұрын

Leslie, where can I learn the things you have mentioned? Especially to can your own food? Everything you mentioned sounds amazing!

@lesliehancock7569

3 жыл бұрын

@@alfredschnozzenstein1657 the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving will teach you everything you need to know about canning, in the absence of having an old Gramma to watch. My dad taught me how to hunt and field dress my kill, I learned a rough butchery from my anatomy clases in college,( where I had to skin every one else's cats because no one else in the class had grown up skinning wild game). There are many helpful reference books as well on the subject of wild foraging. IDK where you live, but my best advice is go where the game and land are. Find a piece of land with a water source and you'll be set no matter what comes.

@zayidm3218

3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing

@alfredschnozzenstein1657

3 жыл бұрын

@@lesliehancock7569 Leslie, thank you so much! I really really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my comment. I live in the DMV, but after watching this video, and listening to the gentleman speak, my curiosity got the best of me. In life, you never know, which is why I asked because I would like to learn how to survive in the environment you’re in. Thank you once again Leslie! 😊

I grew up poor, it was one of the best childhoods ever. We had neighbors who cared, friends who helped, and plenty of entertainment that cost us nothing. All we needed was a dryer drum and a good hill!

@CruelSun69

3 жыл бұрын

We used dry drums too for family and friend get togethers which was about everyday or atleast every weekend

@aggie7756

3 жыл бұрын

+James Z. Williams: OMG! You did that too? We used to take turns rolling down a hill inside a 55 gallon drum. I'm still baffled how we came out of that drum without serious injury.

@davidburkett716

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you James

@paganroots6890

3 жыл бұрын

We used tires, good times lol

@thermionicemission6355

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah money ain't shit, many people in the middle of nowhere are much more happy than most in the god-forsaken cities and that's a FACT.

Man he reminds me of my father I love hearing stories from my elders God bless him 🇺🇸🧡🙏🏾

You can't help but smile listening to this man. The world would be much better off with more people like him.

"If you're not going to raise them, why have them?" Most intelligent statement ever said on this channel. Thank you Gary!

@imjustaguy8232

2 жыл бұрын

Yea cats can get out of control if you let them

@LookMeInTheStraps

2 жыл бұрын

But if you have them by accident, raise them.

@tinkerbellsfairydust4444

Жыл бұрын

Watch coal miners Daughter,she was raised her.

@garrettlandin8734

Жыл бұрын

That's right... if you don't wanna have kids, shouldn't be doing the activity that makes em. It's simple. Abortion ain't the answer.

@darkkonoha5865

Жыл бұрын

@@garrettlandin8734 This is an idiotic statement. Abstinence-only education is what isn't responsible, because it doesn't work. It's going against human nature. The usage of publicly available medical resources (abortion, IUD, BC, morning after pill, condoms) is responsible sex practices. This medieval idea of "you shouldn't have sex if you don't want kids" is the exact reason we have teen pregnancies, because uninformed people like you promote bad ideas. So, actually, abortion is the answer.

I don’t know exactly why, but I love this man. He’s so incredibly rich with joy.

@kittylarue8120

2 жыл бұрын

I love him too!! .... I could sit w/ him for hours and learn!!!

@Melanie-le6mw

2 жыл бұрын

True

@virginialeonaroesch4542

2 жыл бұрын

Keep chompin' on that gum old man

I enjoyed his stories. There's something magical about listening to an older person tell their story.

This man is good people. I only wish there were a lot more in the world like him, it'd be a better place to live.

Salt of the Earth. As Americans we could learn so much by honestly listening to each other.

@kennethgrimes5494

3 жыл бұрын

Well said sir

@jdawg3629

3 жыл бұрын

A gentleman and a scholar. U speak facts! We can learn from everybody.

@susan2429

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. We need to open our ears and hearts and close our mouths.

@vincentr5850

3 жыл бұрын

there is nothing anyone can learn from black people

@historian3844

3 жыл бұрын

@@vincentr5850 you’re a sad excuse for an American if you believe that. There’s nothing more representative of the strengths are nation has than our ability to work together regardless of who you are or where you were raised. Ps: racism is a sin 😘

This guy's pretty slick at blowing past the interviewer's negative baiting questions.

@shannonkuratli170

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts, too.

@bucketmouthinc2937

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a lot smarter than you think.

@maggiemmoore

3 жыл бұрын

Burma Jones- That is one of the qualities of mountain people. They are slick, as well as clever and wise. They helped win the Revolutionary War. A gun behind every tree. Don't ever underestimate a mountain man. And don't ever try to get the best of them. You will lose.

@bronx4337

3 жыл бұрын

It was starting to piss me off how many times that condescending prick asked him how poor he was, that man ain't poor he's richer then most folks will ever be

@LS-ek1fd

3 жыл бұрын

@@bronx4337 I live in Eastern Kentucky. We love being underestimated. It actually gives us the upper hand. 😂. You never know around here, you may think, oh poor, poor, poor, but you might just be talking to a millionaire.

He's a happy man and blessed beyond measure God bless him.

People living in the Appalachian mountains may look poor but have lived fulfilling lives, growing up and working hard to provide for their families living off the land...life wasn't easy for them but it must have been worth it regardless of their circumstances...it's been great listening to their stories, thankyou for sharing.

@oskorei123

Жыл бұрын

It's worth more than city folk can ever know. We might not have much to the outsiders looking in but the love in our homes and sense of community we share with our neighbors make us some of the richest people in the world.

@chris.ander116

7 ай бұрын

@@oskorei123 You appalachians are what defines Americana. God bless.

This guy isn't in the same category as the troubled person on the streets. He's salt of the earth.

@MerkleAkrunphleuphle

3 жыл бұрын

That is not understand the background stories of those people...

@burnstileinstallation9563

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was trying to figure out how exactly he fits into the normal M.O., of broken people. I sure did enjoy his story though. I'm very happy to have heard it. I enjoy these interviews. My hearts breaks for most of the interviewees. Not this man. I feel nothing but respect, and pride for him.

Dude Born in 1941... dude was raised to respect everyone. Don't steal, no drugs, don't steal and what he said whipping didn't hurt him, it made him learn to respect his elders and other's. Plus he said get a job. No excuses...

@jlcollins7673

3 жыл бұрын

My Grampy was raised exactly the same. The only thing he did differently with his kids was ....he used no physical discipline. Somehow his boys still had the upmost respect for him....and they raised us without using their hands as well. They never had trouble with any of us being disrespectful, using drugs, stealing.....or ANYTHING. I understand so many people believe that the reason kids are disrespectful today is because they did not have their asses beat, but I beg to differ. That being said.....discipline was VERY much a part of our lives. We just never needed whipped. The problem with kids today is the device their parents are holding in their hands. It has robbed kids the attention of their parents..... That is not how this man was raised....how my dad was raised...or how I was raised. With no attention comes...no real consistency or discipline. I believe very much that consistent discipline is essential.

@ZombieEater2010

3 жыл бұрын

Okay Boomers

@larenze23isbak

3 жыл бұрын

@gullars83 nah it’s politicians which are ALL BOOMERS 😂

@Ana56345

3 жыл бұрын

@gullars83 aww someone's mad..

@Ana56345

3 жыл бұрын

@@larenze23isbak Yup

I sincerely hope someone sits down with this man and writes down his memories for future generations to enjoy. That is a huge regret of mine- not writing down my mom’s and grandparents memories because now it’s too late.

11:45 he's talking about what his teacher told him about smoking: "It picks your pockets; it burns your clothes and makes a chimney out of your nose." I like that and will most likely tell it to my preteen daughter when the time is right.

This is one of the most interesting “interviews “ I’ve ever seen. I’d LOVE to sit with him for hours. No offense Mark, but Mountain Man didn’t need your questions! His stories are so RICH, nothing “poor” about this! This is proof that relationships with our elders are so important.

@TheLights045

3 жыл бұрын

I could sit for hours and just listen to this guy talk! Such a character, absolutely interesting and adorable.

@kingniles

3 жыл бұрын

Look up the foxfire series

@annuitcptis3032

3 жыл бұрын

Almost sounds like the interviewer either wants to bring some false awareness of poverty and need in the life of this man or he is just too envious about how collected, peaceful, and happy this man is without today's so called "advancements". This interviewer is an idiot and very disrespecful, Im sorry! This man is as rich as he can be!!! Let him be!!!

@Demosthenes84

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to drink a few beers and go fishing with this guy

@Demosthenes84

3 жыл бұрын

@@annuitcptis3032 your right man. He looks down on him. He puts his importance in education and wealth yet this man is so much more enriches

I'm jealous of this man's capacity for happiness. It's too bad society has forgotten the simple pleasures. I'm so grateful for everything I have. I'm going to appreciate it more from now on.

@Helicopterpilot16

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone looks outside themselves to find happiness with people or things. The best things people need to learn is happiness with the self because we're prone to judging yourself if we trust what's outside of us.

Reminds me of my relatives living in rural northern Sweden, pure hearted honest people. And always having great stories to tell

Thank you Mr Mountain Man. I love learning about different times and ways of living. Everyone that comes out of Appalachia is happy and grateful. The world needs a lot more of this... Stay happy sir.

He's so cute. I love how he chuckles when he tells his stories.

@occult8124

3 жыл бұрын

You just see it in his face that he is a good man!

“ Poor” is an interesting word . I see a lot of very poor people with a ton of money .

@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply

3 жыл бұрын

Then they're not poor

@bobby8164

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply I don’t think you got it

@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobby8164 sorry I was trolling earlier but he didn't bite. I get what he's saying and he's right.

@pamalawashington9371

3 жыл бұрын

Its crazy how dreams change as you grow older. The older I get, the less I care about having material items. I just want to not worry about bills. If we won the lottery, I swear we would give so much away to help others. Its not just age, but I think having a disabled child and thinking how close I came to losing her! Im just thankful for life and my babies and grandbabies. It would be foreign to me living like this, and Im not a city girl, but would like to go a bit off the grid.

@TEM14411

3 жыл бұрын

Amen. Speaking profound truth that is pretty evident when you wake up.

Such a kind old man. U can tell he's not racist or dumb just from a different culture. Beautiful video

@legacyXplore

11 ай бұрын

Live in Indiana but have visited family in southeastern Kentucky since being a young boy. Spent many summers down there as a kid. Not being racist and dumb is the norm for all those people not the exception. I’m not saying your suggestion that but I never pass up a chance to communicate that if it comes up. There are many many people that think it and it’s a shame.

Thank you Mark. My grandfather passed away when I was young and I never got much chance to sit and listen to him talk about the way it was. I could sit for hours and listen to this fellow spin tales about the glory days!

When the apocalypse hits, this is who you want as a neighbor.

@KatJ3st

3 жыл бұрын

Good times or bad

@DOwhutnow

3 жыл бұрын

You also get his family.. trust me you don't want that

@nathaneverson3129

3 жыл бұрын

Have you looked outside lately.... Movin to Arkansas

@richardpatureau3980

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathaneverson3129 south Louisiana for me. My kind of culture.

@rootsychick2151

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it!

"How many kids do you have?" "I'd have to count 'em."

@heather1845

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously smiled the whole interview!!

@KC-dn2gw

2 жыл бұрын

That made me laugh bless him lol

This man brought a smile to my face. It’s such a delight listening to his stories

I’m born and raised right here in franklin county Va~ I’ve grown up around many men that was raised this way including my dad~ I can sit all day and listen to these stories drinking Budweiser from morning till night~ my favorite are the moon shining stories, no power steering, oversized windshield wipers, & bored out ashtrays!!! 😆

"Pop would burn us alive if he caught us stealing" Morals needed today.

@c_turfgrass7773

3 жыл бұрын

Folks don't know about that anymore.... we've become too "modern".

@JadyGrudd

3 жыл бұрын

Burn 'em then. Its what Pop woulda done. The cops and judges got a monopoly on justice... you're just another criminal if you do it yourself. Fuck 'em.

@michjagermeister6393

3 жыл бұрын

Burning children alive? That's some old testament stuff!

@wano2363

3 жыл бұрын

That's how he would of felt.. but still a figure of speech

@lannyseals2084

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth, I couldn't agree more with you

He looks younger than 78 to me. I'm 42 and I could listen to these stories all day long. I wish life could go back to those times.

@Roybaaa

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, but his fuqqed up tooth look like, he stole them from a mummy

My favorite interviews are with the older Appalachian people. For the most part, they make me happy. Such gratitude for everything.

My grandpa was a boiler-making hillbilly from West Virginia named Leo, he lived in a dilapidated old house from the Great Depression that sat near a creek called raccoon. He wasn’t the cleanest individual, but he had a good heart and he was a hardworking man.

@legacyXplore

11 ай бұрын

The not clean thing isn’t a trait that these people all share. I know you didn’t say that and probably didn’t mean that but the way it reads some people might think that is part of the culture. Fact is most of those old houses in those hollers and the people in them aren’t any dirtier than a family living in the suburbs in Lexington. Your Grandpa sounds like a great person.

I found that people that live there lives in harmony with nature are some of the happiest people, hands down.

@carolsdarksarcasm4223

2 жыл бұрын

And humble. ❤️

@misty1836

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@ManofSteel80

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. We very humble people

@thorbeorn4295

2 жыл бұрын

Nature has that effect on you. I could never see myself living in a big city. My dream life would be somewhere in Montana, owning me a farm with cattle and horses.

@Anonymous-xp4jj

Жыл бұрын

The farther you are away from people the happier you are. Human beings are more annoying than flies

The interviewer wants him to complain about being poor. But he want, because he’s the richest man ever and he doesn’t know what poor is. Beautiful 💕

@4himsanctified

3 жыл бұрын

What is "poor"? Right?

@666blindrider

3 жыл бұрын

💯👍

@jo2x705

3 жыл бұрын

Won’t**

@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply

3 жыл бұрын

That's not an accurate characteristic of Mark. He did that on purpose to show us how wholesome these people are. Everybody is talking about how rich in character this man is and that's exactly why the interview was conducted the way it was.

@nickk7593

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply Then why ask him over and over and over about being poor? it was pretty annoying TBH

This man is from a different time a simple time a peaceful time. I would give anything to be able to sit with this man and walk around with him and listen to his whole story. Thankfully there are still people like this kind and generous. Nothing wrong with his way of life it’s a true way of living.

He is probably one of the nicest guys anyone could meet

I could listen to this guy tell his stories all day

@TheKimGlynn

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I didn't want it to end

@adidan659

2 жыл бұрын

Same his energy 💪🏽

@asthmanaut3430

2 жыл бұрын

he would fit well in the cast for napoleon dynamite

@nickd320

Жыл бұрын

Must be a Trumper. 😂🤣🤡

@megakaren2160

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing he'd be more than happy to tell them.

I remember in my hometown in Virginia, there was this 70 year old man who owned a ton of the businesses in the area and was worth over a million dollars but still lived in the same old 1 bedroom cabin for his entire life and drove an old beat up pickup truck. He also donated a lot of his money to help support the local schools and people in the area. Looking at him out in public, you would have never known. They just don't care about flashy material objects.

@andykarwowski6

3 жыл бұрын

That's the way to live.

@jamesstaley9490

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct, my great great grandmother , and her brother both died with over a million each, both live just like this guy, Matwain Kentucky.

@annaphillips9573

2 жыл бұрын

Yes like someone above said “rich” in values , beliefs , and work ethic that beautiful and sounds like that is exactly how the man you are writing of lived his life

@mistyize

2 жыл бұрын

Theres a difference between having money, and wanting to look like you have money. 🤷‍♀️

@jedaaa

2 жыл бұрын

I remember having breakfast in some cafe near a building site I was working on, anyway this guy comes in, I figured he was some homeless guy coming in for a free bowl of soup or something cause that's what he looked like, all rough and scraggy, anyway when he left my workmate leans over and says to me, 'that guy's a multi millionaire, last summer he took our boss to see the formula 1 racing grand Prix in Monte Carlo, he landed them on his boat from his helicopter in the harbour' He payed for his snack and coffee with coins

Mark, it’s refreshing to watch this video. Just a happy country man telling stories about his life, and happy to tell them. He is so open about his life.

My Mama was raised up in Houston Co. Tenn.Born in a log house in 1918!They lived off the land,went to the store for only coffee,sugar flour that's all.Made dresses and sheets out of flour sacks.Thier store was a root cellar 30 ft long .She lived to be 93 and cherished every minute!People like this are very humble ,they share to someone in need.The society of today can learn how to really be happy in life with the simple things !

Seems all the Appalachian folks have such genuine, sweet spirits and are truly happy, all while living in poverty ~> proof money doesn't buy peace and happiness. There's a lesson to be learned here.

@rockashelbster

3 жыл бұрын

As some one who was raised by those people, it's not squalor to them. It's there way of life.

@SoftWhiteUnderbelly

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve visited Mountain Man twice recently and attempted to pay him both times, but like many of these Appalachians, he jumped back, refusing to accept money. I believe there are some important lessons we can learn from these people.

@dominiquerobinson8667

3 жыл бұрын

I live in the mountains of western North Carolina. I agree mountain people are some of the best people you'll ever meet. We grow our own food ever year and can it. Mark if you see this I want to do a interview so bad. Please come to western North Carolina. You will love it here.

@roscoep.coltraine6344

3 жыл бұрын

@Deshaun Hairston they shoulda killed the jerk who invented work

@roscoep.coltraine6344

3 жыл бұрын

Squalor is offensive.

Interviewer: "yeah but you're poor, it's poor here, you're poor, how poor are you, you were raised poor weren't you..." Appalachian man: spends every second telling happy stories while laughing

@petebarrow274

3 жыл бұрын

Interviewer: "Okay, I'm just not reaching this guy..."

@ricardobernal8897

3 жыл бұрын

Money cannot buy what he has, genuine joy for life, whats he has been through, and most of all, his experiences Bless this man

@chilliecheesecake

3 жыл бұрын

@@Roybaaa I'll bet you stood up all night on adderall trying to come up with that one.

@forabrighterday8872

3 жыл бұрын

Pete Barrow hkł b c

@northeastrailway.

3 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile ya got rich people committing suicide, unhappy no matter how wealthy they are.

I once spoke to a guy who grew up in a refugee camp in Sudan. They had food and water and a school. They played football and were safe. By our standards he was poor. He said he never thought of himself as poor until someone told him he was. I love his outlook on life

These Appalachian people series you've done is brilliant. I grew up on the edge of this, in a rural Appalachian town that was trying to modernize. I identify with the struggles and issues the younger ones faced, but watching him reminds me of sitting on Pappaws porch

The Appalachian interviews are the BEST!! Mountain Man is so delightful and genuine! I can listen to his stories all day long....

Hearing a gentleman like this go on and on about his life experiences has to be one of my favorite things in life.

@StephenDoty84

2 жыл бұрын

@showbizonastick What sucker would pay for three hookers when real sex is free?

@jessektm32

2 жыл бұрын

I agree man

@SpiritBear2032

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@feltongailey8987

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. If Mark asked me that question I'd tell him I enjoyed this life and loved hearing others telling about theirs!

This literally brought tears to my eyes. Listening to this man brings back so many memories of my Tennessee family who have all passed away. My favorite thing as a child was to sit around and listen to their stories. Thank you for this!

Great interview. I lived 30 years in Appalachia and heard old folks tell those same kinds of stories. They might be funny, sad, sweet, and even a little scary, but they're always educational. I could listen to him all day long.

These folk had nothing but he said 'daddy would skin us alive' If he caught us stealin'.. Respect and morality has all but gone.

@carrieduvall4579

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! They were raised right! I am lucky to be brought up the same way. I am blessed!!

@mistyize

2 жыл бұрын

@@carrieduvall4579 indeed! You knew that if they told you not to do it, you probably shouldn't, and if you made the choice to do it, then you knew what was coming if you got caught! They call it abuse now... but YOU were in control of how many whippings you got by YOUR CHOICES. I think that's the thing a lot of people dont understand. Discipline and abuse arent the same thing.

I feel sad for the people who would never take the time to stop and talk to old boys like this. If you just listen, you'll learn some amazing things from them. They have so much history in them.

@sophiacort4714

2 жыл бұрын

They have really good stories

@extremepoker75

2 жыл бұрын

I'd rather listen to him than any fker in Til Tok

@CarnivoreNomad

2 жыл бұрын

My Wife used to laugh at me because it seemed wherever I went, Older People would always end up striking up a conversation with me, and she would always ask me why I would never tell them I was busy and had to go, and I would always tell her that you never know if that simple conversation with me that day helped their day go a little better... I feel like this upcoming generation is forgetting what the Older Generations had to go through to survive, and it's sad.

@defeatignorance8681

2 жыл бұрын

Those that don't know people like this don't know America and it sure shows in DC these days. I have far more in common with this man than anyone in DC that's supposed to be representing us. If we had 435 people like this man in Congress we'd be much better off.

@defeatignorance8681

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarnivoreNomad People have it far too easy these days and it leads to a lack of empathy and understanding. People that have never experienced life like this have to create problems to complain about and "solve." They should exit their little bubbles and realize there's plenty of damn problems in America without them creating more.

Reminds me of my grandpa 😫 so many good memories 🤟🏻

I heard a memorable quote from mountain folk once saying, 'we didn't know we was poor until the government told us so'.

Hes got the best little giggle what a beautiful soul

I love when he remembers a fond memory, chuckles and tells.

@A2D4

3 жыл бұрын

This man is truly rich. He was raised by good people and enjoys life and I’ll bet he sleeps well. I’d love to sit and visit with him. (Love his Trump cap!)

This is a happy man with a simple life and smarter than one might think.

He reminds me of my grandparents and great grandparents. ❤ same stories. Gotta cut your own switch. Don’t cut a thin green one. Fishin. Peaches. Strawberries. Canning. The cabin behind him. The scenery. Cornbread. Omg. I still eat food like this cause my gramma raised me on it. She even gave me beeswax to chew for gum. Music and whittling and even later radios were entertainment. I loved their stories and the influence they had on my life. ❤

The man who lives for passion is richer than the man who works for wealth

@rootsychick2151

3 жыл бұрын

You said it!

@Denzel_Watchington

3 жыл бұрын

*Tell that to my SLK Mercedes...*

@rochelle9022

3 жыл бұрын

@@Denzel_Watchington barf Put that in your coffin

@Denzel_Watchington

3 жыл бұрын

@@rochelle9022 Lol, okay little girl. Someday, you'll grow up to be a unsuccessful gold digger.

@stanwooz94

3 жыл бұрын

@@Denzel_Watchington Money can't buy character, but at least you can always consoom next product when SLK is obsolete!

Huge difference between not having money and being poor. They are truly content to not have a large bank account, because they have what matters most. They certainly aren’t poor.

@460spectra

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same , family can be more fun then the weekly grind lol

@matthewsmile121

3 жыл бұрын

Caroline I know what you mean. They have Faith and Integrity

I’m damn proud my family roots are planted in Harlan, Kentucky. Even more proud to say that eastern Kentucky is my home. Like this man, I’ve been all over the country from coast to coast, as high as you can go from Michigan to the southern parts of Florida. No place is like these mountains.

@johnnoon9999

10 ай бұрын

Amen. Part my family from there too. The other part from west virginia. maybe we're related

these Appalachian interviews have helped me become grateful for what I have. These have helped me tremendously with my marijuana abuse. Thank you Mark

@dwightchaos9449

Жыл бұрын

Marijuana abuse? Lol hahah stop it.. sounds like you gotta never went through anything really tough in your life.

@YourMommasDaddysBro

Жыл бұрын

@@dwightchaos9449 id be pissed off too if my name was Dwight

@steveonuggets9224

Жыл бұрын

@@dwightchaos9449 you’re the complete opposite of what this page represents

This man was plucked right out of a Mark Twain novel! Genuine character and a dying breed. Country boy can survive 💪🏻

I appreciate listening to my elder here. His story telling was so catching and fulfilling. He grew up just like most of us did. Just different places and a different circumstance. Bless you dear man❤❤❤

I pray my children will talk about me with such affection as he talks about his father

Big respect to people like this man. Reminds me of my grandma. She was born in the depression era and didn’t own a pair of shoes till she was 15. Lived in a dirt floor log cabin in West Virginia. That’s real poverty. Most “poor” people nowadays have freaking iPhones they don’t know how good they have it.