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@personatowers

3 жыл бұрын

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@eyawakening

3 жыл бұрын

Russell. I loved you in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and i now love you as a person. Goodluck and godbless

@MrAnonimak

3 жыл бұрын

Much respect to you Russell. For always having your finger on the pulse, wether people like you or not is really irrelevant, when someone's on point they're on point, regardless of colour, creed age or if people like them, people may or may not like you, but when your on point your on point, the truth is the truth regardless of who's mouth it's coming out of. Stay focused Russell.

@thenewyorkredneck4735

3 жыл бұрын

I was kicked off of both tinder and bumble within a week. 🤷‍♂️

@BuckRogers007

3 жыл бұрын

I might have to watch a few more videos of yours. I got the impression you had opposite views years ago and never gave you much attention. But I completely agree with you on this particular topic. Maybe I was mistaken.

“I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.” - Robin Williams

@QuakoVide0

3 жыл бұрын

that is too real

@aos1762

3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the Robin Williams documentary

@ilovebutterstuff

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah buddy. Hit the nail on the head accurately there. At the same time I see society being transformed into some kind of hideous creature, born from apathy, raised by narcissism. This could mean the culling of a few billion, if you think about it. Generation after generation not even slightly intrigued by the thought of procreation.

@CornChippy

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilovebutterstuff it's already happening. Marriage rates declining, average age of marriage increasing, divorce going strong, Birth rates declining. Most major countries are predicting a large decrease in population in the next century. Good time to be an introvert.

@ilovebutterstuff

3 жыл бұрын

@@CornChippy ---... and all the Elites had to do was _suggest it_ . In 40 years people will be talking about the depopulation agenda as if we didn't do it to ourselves. Make abortion not only legal, but popular. Pit men and women against each other so that they won't even look at each other while in the same room. It's really quite obvious.

If you want to feel truly lonely - start using dating apps

@sarahzebinski4033

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@uncomfortabletruth8976

3 жыл бұрын

Especially as a man, apparently on most dating sites 9 men for every 1 women.

@Pezerinno

3 жыл бұрын

@@uncomfortabletruth8976 plus the majority of women find the majority of men unattractive

@aphilzitrone

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pezerinno Probably because online they base their perecption purely visual when in reality theres so much more you can attract women with. So my advice is talk to women.

@Pezerinno

3 жыл бұрын

@@aphilzitrone for sure. Hard to do that when you can't go out and socialise though 😄

My online dating experience taught me that there's no substitute for getting to know someone in person. Texting, phone dates, even FaceTime, just don't cut it.

@paulgeorge9228

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, irl you can see facial expressions, body language, and whether they are doing something (or someone) while on facetime with you

@clairebaron1602

2 жыл бұрын

No they don't. As messages get lost in translation and what about chemistry? It's vital!

I'm 33 and single, the dating app world is terrible. A bunch of people who want to be loved, but don't know how to be loved. Good luck to everyone out there.

The fear of being alone leads to bad relationship choices.

@dianevanderlinden3480

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. And finding out you were just someone's desperate choice is more devastating than ever now. I was thinking, wow, I finally found someone cool who's into me and he's being really careful Covid-wise. Nope on both counts. STIs, Covid lol.

@quxantipe

3 жыл бұрын

And to add. Feeling lonely, leads more easily to bad relationship choices.

@robsmith2925

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why now is not the time to be desperate. Last thing I wanna do is waste money on some woman that I don't even want to be with. I have always had the strength of mind & body to deal with this kind of situation by staying fit. Fitness is the biggest self motivator to avoid ever turning to drugs, alcohol, medication & if I ever feel slightly lonely I except it because life could easily be ten times worse. So I don't use dating apps, never have, never will. I myself am a bit old fashioned, I like to meet people at work, on holiday, chat to woman in pubs & clubs etc. Obviously won't be doing those things for a while but this Covid scam bull shit won't change me. As for dating? I don't desperately chase woman, never have. Not trying to sound like a smart ass or anything but I'd rather prove to myself that I have all the patience in the world to stay motivated & that normal good old fashioned times will one day return & go back to meeting ladies in bars. As for all this online stuff like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc, I have never used them & don't intend to. The only online social platform I use is KZread.

@Furykidxxx

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@gerbear3227

3 жыл бұрын

being comfortable in your own skin and with your own company is KEY to a healthy emotional state - male or female. you should only get with someone because you genuinely desire them NOT just because you dont want to be alone!

Dating apps make more money when your relationships don't last. Let that sink in.

@lucaswilhelmmeyer6943

3 жыл бұрын

You know then.

@dumfriesspearhead7398

3 жыл бұрын

Of course, they're not there to initiate long lasting relationships, but to make a profit, which happens when it's the opposite.

@angaeltartarrose6484

3 жыл бұрын

Why we are sent plenty of eligible potential mates from 75 to 100 miles away.

@Joshua-gu5nj

3 жыл бұрын

They learned it from the food industry. People buy more when they're malnourished and never satisfied. To get the food we need, we have to farm and forage for it. To get the partner we need, we have to go find them.

@ruleaus7664

3 жыл бұрын

How do dating apps make that happen? I think the people on them are to blame, not the apps. That's because the apps give us all the functionality we need to make connections. It's the way people are using them that's ruining it.

When you are alone with nothing to do. You realize life could be more enjoyable if share with someone you like. That's all.

It hit home when that reporter said, “the pandemic has created or exposed a void in many of us”. I think the pandemic has been a huge moment of clarity in terms of social, economic, and political conditions. I don’t really view COVID as a disaster but an opportunity because it really exposed a bunch of nonsense by dragging on this long. If the government would have “effectively” handled the pandemic I think most would’ve continued operating under the same assumptions and illusions

@manictiger

2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only person that didn't have fake friends and a worthless job to burn away to have my "epiphany", or whatever? How did you people get sucked into this system? It's not even that good of an illusion. For me, the pandemic was a time to semi-retire, just shuffle money around, sell off a couple fringe properties, invest better, then spend more time finding friends and building up the social life I avoided for the last decade.

@empireman1077

2 жыл бұрын

I live in the UK, I dislike using any ' date apps' It is more humane to talk to people with a smile, so a few weeks before the lockdown was a law I asked this Women, who was at work at the time in a Chemist for a coffee She was very busy, ( single mum + kids) She said ok, but because of the customers being so rude and impatient I never got her number I never saw her again, as She left her job. It was a sad moment, because she was perfect 😢

@ernstthalmann4306

2 жыл бұрын

MARXISM-LENINISM FOR ALL!!!!!!

@eugenaionesca

2 жыл бұрын

it’s been a blessing in disguise.

@empireman1077

2 жыл бұрын

@@eugenaionesca & the Russia invade Ukraine, another year of disaster, evil war for the change in history A game of political military power and corruption, more people will die and millions flee for safety to where ?

Shoutout to all the hermits out there who haven't really had to adjust to the pandemic!

@dianevanderlinden3480

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had stayed in my hermit phase! Society keeps telling you to find someone, but I liked being alone. When I recently got involved in a relationship that ended badly it was like opening an old wound. I had forgotten how many false promises people can make. Can't wait to heal from it.

@kristinabliss

3 жыл бұрын

IKR?! :D

@rebeccav4659

3 жыл бұрын

😃

@angelinemarsland

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yes!

@viewmodeimages350

3 жыл бұрын

Thats me! 😄

Definition of dating apps: Majority of women do not reply, and majority of men want hookups.

@cel77

3 жыл бұрын

in my experience, men rarely reply or start a conversation either, they rarely ask anything, just reply questions, and 99% don´t ever write again after the first conversation

@cel77

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiwi8724 I am very curious about this, why people is unable to maintain a decent conversation, even when they suppose to be looking for exactly that! Why are you in a dating app if not searching for human contact?? I have asked, but never receive an answer, this digital possibilty of just disappearing it´s one of the factors, I think, on why these apps are so depressing. Human contact appears to be so disposable nowadays...

@kiwi8724

3 жыл бұрын

@@cel77 it feels to me as if either they are not interested in the person they are conversing with....or they simply lack the ability to hold the coversation....even sexting is boring with them...they are too busy to show off...idk....also they are always hoping for photos or videos which is expected

@goofy9565

3 жыл бұрын

Dating apps are good if you´re among the top 10% best looking guys. If not, you´re probably just wasting your time. Invest the time in making money and lifting weights 7 days a week instead.

@kjr5034

3 жыл бұрын

It´s actually easy to explain. Men tend to like way more profiles of women than the other way around. Therefore women feel like they have way more options. The feeling of being satisfied with your choice never kicks in, like when you are in a restaurant with a huge menu. The fact that women are more picky leads to the fact that only the best 20% or so of men get constant likes. So they act the very same as the women, the have a infinite pool of choice, they never settle and only search for hookups and tend not to reply properly, as women do when they match with hundreds of men. So we end up in a situation where people dont really talk to each other and are either not satisfied because of huge options or are disregarded constantly because of not being in the top league in regards of looks. The cycle never ends and these dating apps make fuck loads of money. The solution is to get collectively picky as men. But that is not going to happen so ban this shit out of your life!

This is what I need to hear. I knew what was wrong, it's refreshing to hear this from somebody who has a difference of opinion and to put social topics under the microscope. Thanks Russell, all the best.

@phaedralynn1808

2 жыл бұрын

I'm single and searching

The only thing worse than being alone is being alone swiping through dating apps.

I guess I've gone to the opposite spectrum of it all... “Solitude is dangerous. It's very addictive. It becomes a habit after you realize how calm and peaceful it is. It's like you don't want to deal with people anymore because they drain your energy.” ~ Jim Carrey

@IvySnowFillyVideos

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to find a partner who allows that balance to exist. Most of us need r moments of alone time. For me love Is - loving someone in the way they want to be loved. Love is a journey

@jacquelineb5060

3 жыл бұрын

SAME omg

@ItApproaches

3 жыл бұрын

Jim is enlightened afterall. So thats no surprise. As a fellow enlightened person I agree that humans are very draining. Though it should be no surprise as humans drain resources and everything. Why wouldn't they drain each other to better themselves lol.

@emmadezwaan

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I can relate. Rather be on my own than being stuck with a sadistic misogynistic pornpuppet who doesn’t give a fuck about you and he doesn’t even know it himself! So done with that, why even bother to get yourself stuck with a selfish porn/gamer zombie?!

@tomekiabradley7154

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌screaming I AGREE!! WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!!

I’m not attracted to fake photos. I’m attracted to the way people act, move, speak etc.

@heathers8308

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Never used a dating app. Seems so superficial. And yes, when you meet people in person you can see the way they talk the way they move, you can feel their energy, you can feel if you have a chemistry or a connection. Online dating and dating apps are just not for me.

@gt131970

3 жыл бұрын

You can meet people with the dating app though.

@heathers8308

3 жыл бұрын

@@gt131970 of course you can. If that works for you, it’s just not for me. Plus I’ve heard some horror stories and I have seen some things happen. But I do realize that there are some people that really like to meet people that way. You just Gotta be cautious because you never really know who’s on the other side of the computer screen.

@heathers8308

3 жыл бұрын

@@gt131970 I realize some people live in areas where they cannot go out much really because there is still areas of the world that are on lockdown and many places are still closed. I don’t have that problem where I live. We are not on lockdown. We don’t wear mask. Our bars and restaurants are open and we do not have limited capacity. We are living like normal where I live. It’s not like that for everybody. So I can understand how especially during this time in some areas people probably use apps to meet people and socialize.

@soulmate702000

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember that way back in the day. Fact is it's not gonna change without a fight. When they decide to declare its over, the world is still gonna be diluted due to the fear in peoples minds and new regulations. Then they play the green card, less car owners, envoironmental lockdowns, then its Communism.

Thank you Russel. Mass Depression is already happening for years. Humans with hearts in their chests are not well adapted to our modern western societies and are considered ill. One quote changed my life: “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” - Krishnamurti

LOOOOL!! Thank you Russell Brand for taking the time to work on these videos. I’m currently going through a horrible break up. Everyday feels like I’m drowning but I’m better at work because I’m around other people but home alone is the worst, trying to sleep i relive the same dream for weeks of her reaching out and we talk for hours then I wake up to her never reaching out at all.

dating apps are shite, they foster a "grass is always greener" mentality. it's much more fulfilling meeting someone on the random in real life be it dating or just mates like

@lionwithmanbun7204

3 жыл бұрын

@Reuben Robst well done for noticing hypergamy mate.

@RR-ut3xl

3 жыл бұрын

@@lionwithmanbun7204 I didn't even know what that was until researching just now

@hrabmv

3 жыл бұрын

sooo true! people cant be put in 2 D nor are they goods for internet shopping lol

@electricblue8196

3 жыл бұрын

The grass is greener mentality was always there, it's just on steroids now due to dating apps, and especially since Tinder came out. Don't fool yourself into thinking just because you met her in person that you are safe from it occuring. It's always a finger touch away regardless.

@RolyTheHolyPaladin

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a reason they’re on a dating app in the first place, just remember that (it’s not because they’re single either)

To spare my soul in this digital covid world, I decided not to date at all. That includes no flirting and not using any of the apps.. I got a puppy and became a yoga teacher. I’ve never been happier

@papercopy1692

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome well done!

@zoediggins1986

3 жыл бұрын

@@deankirby7237 sure I miss a man.. but the online stuff isn’t worth the hassle

@davideldred.campingwilder6481

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, right

@seriouslyyoujest1771

3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather when he lost my grandmother wouldn’t marry again. His quip to any match would be match makers all the way to 100 was, “ maybe she can adopt me”. I like that. I too will only marry once. If I were young, and covid concerned I may keep it to digital adoptions of interest. I get happiness on these islands of loneliness, even being happy with the one I love.

@zoediggins1986

3 жыл бұрын

@Elle G I try to offer verbal adjustments when I break Inbetween practicing as I talk through breath and movement at the same time.. I luckily did my teacher training course in India last January before covid really kicked off. I don’t have a KZread page but I recommend ari levaneal - ari yoga on KZread.. check his classes. Mainly prerecorded but he gives excellent verbal adjustments x

Love how he draws a discussion from the vapid observations of corporate television personalities. Brilliant!!

I said years ago that Americans seemed to be more focused on technology than on exploring what it was to be human. I think Russell has expressed that concern very well here.

@jadedjin24

2 жыл бұрын

We are the modern day Altanteans..

It is unbelievably hard to find a person that wants a relationship these days.

@ashton1952

2 жыл бұрын

People have become disillusioned because others don't want to make the effort... it's a cycle therefore requires concious effort to overcome. Not everyone is ready for that :/

@TwoguysnGA

2 жыл бұрын

Or even a mutual friendship.

@Vmaxfodder

2 жыл бұрын

Stop using sociopath media ! There is a reason they're on there

@eshay8546

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah cause the freedom and how easy technology made everything,

@FreigeistaufReisen

2 жыл бұрын

I could imagine that many people really what a relationship. However unrealistic expectations, fear, insecurities and a lot of other things are in their way. This leaves some people completely alone, and others in seemingly exiting, but actually dissatisfying, sex focused short therm "relationships"

I stopped using dating apps. It has affected my mental health drastically. Though it's hard sometimes to not have anyone (even a textmate) during these times but id rather have peace, thank you very much. 🙏

@thedeepblueskys

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the dating apps effected me in a negative way as well. I had to delete them. Even though I haven’t dated in 3 years, I too would rather not deal with the politics of dating apps. Im hoping to make an organic connection with some one when the time is right. Until then Im learning to love my self, and that’s something I never thought about until this maturing time in my life.

@natalie8105

3 жыл бұрын

Amen honey

@22SeaJay

3 жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to join you on that one. Dated a couple of people. Felt really shitty most of the time. Lots of gross men. 😑

@BRUTUSz

3 жыл бұрын

People are lying to much on dating apps. people also act very different on them to. I want to find my girl out in the world, not on a dating app.

@antaradas8833

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, agree 💯 also, it is a market - very commodity mentality based

It's nice that you are laughing about it Russell, I get angry in front of so much Idiocracy. How the media normalizes habits that are not healthy. I've been on Tinder until not long ago, and exactly now, in the pandemic, I have decided I want real-life events with real-life persons. It's so much more beautiful than the expectations dating apps are determining you to have. Life surprises us and it should continue to do so. Discovering people day by day, just as they are, in context with other people, seeing their daily behaviors, and not getting to see a mask, an attitude, or only one side of them as Tinder presents it.

"Playing god never ends badly for anyone" Love that line

@adam816

2 жыл бұрын

yes it sure does that's terribly risky

Finding someone who's remotely normal on those apps is like finding a needle in a haystack.

@laurapavone3513

3 жыл бұрын

They are normal in the flash...I was normal but became a weirdo on this technological second existence places.

@robinx4231

3 жыл бұрын

Dating apps are a portal to literally all types.. Wierdos will push to get your attention while "normal" people will be more chill... You just have to look and look and be discerning.. Its extremely convenient and helpful but like all social technology its a double edge sword... You can make your own great story if you use dating apps rather than let dating apps use you.

@gloriacoleman7012

3 жыл бұрын

I always said I was looking for a gem in a haystack, had enough needles, gave up

@Heatherhigleydrums

3 жыл бұрын

It's weird how that rings true, yet the whole world seems to be on these sites, so you would think that SOME of them must be normal and have an attention span. But maybe not, maybe is it is indeed a worryingly accurate cross section of the world's current humans and there are just less 'good' ones out there to find? I hope it's not the case, but with how increasingly self-absorbed society gets and is encouraged to be, how can our mindsets NOT all be getting contaminated by such social environments ?

@Arkhs

3 жыл бұрын

Implying that you're somehow normal? I don't mean offense but to make such a claim you would have to be incredibly narcissistic. I think you just mean you can't find anyone similar to you.

It is beyond clear they are trying to normalize this entire situation.

@Gulfraz.

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. And "they" sadly includes this guy here who i wrongly assumed MIGHT have used his intellect to do better than produce such SHITE and shallow content. *sigh*

@errolmargiela1261

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gulfraz. Can you please elaborate what you two are talking about?

@elizacoleman5901

3 жыл бұрын

Of course they are,Agenda For The 21st Century.

@LightSoul7

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeedy! It’s not flying with me!

@LightSoul7

3 жыл бұрын

@Cfk I like Sacha, speaks his raw mind, speaks his truth. I like the times he makes me laugh, although the info is dark. I’m grateful for the Dark news delivered sometimes with humor..

I went to dinner with a woman a few weeks ago...and while she said she had a great time it was the opposite for me. All she did was stay on her phone barely engaging in conversation and continuously taking pictures of herself...I felt no connection what so ever.

For me I was forced into a no contact relationship before the pandemic even started. Started a relationship with a woman overseas and we planned to meet every 4 months to keep a sense of bond and normalcy, only to lead into the pandemic and haven’t been able to see her without the aid of a video chat in 2 years. Slightly off topic I know but the way Australian government is handling this pandemic is oppressive for a lot of us

@marias8007

2 жыл бұрын

At least u alive

@mishelleilieva9657

2 жыл бұрын

@@marias8007 alive but not living...

@Mikedread876

2 жыл бұрын

Not enough women in Australia?

@tone5391

2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth living if you're not free?

@claucemicro1080

2 жыл бұрын

How are things going now? I hope well, though I think maybe someone local could be better to build a relationship.

I don't want to have a virtual date, I want to meet them face to face. Have a real connection instead of more virtual ones.

@Pabloplays98

3 жыл бұрын

Do it then

@hzafary

3 жыл бұрын

Im unable to find either

@blanedoe4683

3 жыл бұрын

This just means you judge people to face value!

@wasteland8544

3 жыл бұрын

Then go for a walk stop looking for excuses

@Freerunemem

3 жыл бұрын

@@wasteland8544 ​ @Dean Martin Taylor These products are worthless to those using it for that purpose. While we are being conditioned not to talk to each other in person. The CDC is now recommending the use of two or more masks, it is impossible to have a meaningful conversation with one mask on. Social distancing practices also make it harder to connect with others. I still try to, but others don't seem to receptive, and these dating apps won't be helpful either.

Sending love to anyone feeling lonely, you are not alone 💗

@erin0033

3 жыл бұрын

Actually I am

@Ijackmighty

3 жыл бұрын

Not too sure bout that

@timothyjonathan526

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a lone wolf for a long time. Not desperate to be intimate

@nicoleonfeels

3 жыл бұрын

@@highlightershardcopies9782 oh thank you

@jjay6432

3 жыл бұрын

Love rb💓🙏

I met my husband a couple of weeks before lockdown. We decided to quarantine together, and when lockdown was lifted, we got married. We were locked down again within a couple of months and have been under curfew, driving ban, not allowed to sit next to each other at a restaurant on our anniversary, but we refused to let this ugly situation ruin our humanity. We would like to have a real wedding and honeymoon at some point, though.

I truly never have felt worse than the time I spent on dating apps. Not much kindness out there to be found.

20 years ago this was a compliment: "You look better in real life than you do in photos." Today, most people will get insulted by this statement. This is because we are putting more emphasis on our virtual life than our real life.

@timothyjonathan526

3 жыл бұрын

Sad, but true. Damn social media 😫

@ThePathOfLeastResistanc

3 жыл бұрын

That's so true.

@oromisszane

3 жыл бұрын

so deep

@Walking-MY-Path

3 жыл бұрын

With all of them Snapchat and Instagram filters smh.

@bignook7168

3 жыл бұрын

Nah that’s how I know I’m in, then I can dip after smashing 😈

Instead of using dating apps, I've been meditating, reading, playing the piano, going on walks. This is honestly way more fun than a dating app can bring. I'm liking being alone :)

@dianevanderlinden3480

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! Getting a piano in a few weeks. I used to be a real loner. I tried to break out and get involved with a guy. I was perfectly content by myself and with friends. I got my heart broken and it opened old wounds. Rather than get back out there again I'm going to stay alone. Go cold turkey. The wound will heal; the loneliness will fade . I'll be back to myself again.

@laurapavone3513

3 жыл бұрын

Brava , we should be like you... very good..just what I missed to hear : how good you are. Didn't your mum tell it enough to you ? Meditate is very good for you

@laurapavone3513

3 жыл бұрын

@@dianevanderlinden3480 😭

@Edanasaur

3 жыл бұрын

@@dianevanderlinden3480 Good for you Diane 🙌 excited to hear you are getting a piano, have fun with it!!

@Bh-jn8xl

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you and I agree, the opportunity to work from home has allowed me the time to start painting again and the last thing I'd want to do is join a dating site, to be virtually surrounded by narcissistic predators :)

Dude Russell, this was hilarious. Thank you for getting me to laugh this morning. Thank you for your honesty and humor. I will say though this is opened up a whole massive world of scammers on there, they love it that people are going online more and more. I'm not kidding on this, but 99% of the apps are filled with scammers and fake profiles, bots or girls trying to get you over to their Instagram feed to boost their followers. That's actually quite frustrating and it's more of a pain in the ass online than offline.

Enjoying the content Russell, thanks for posting it! Plus you're helping me rebuild my vocabulary!

There is a terrifying feeling of dystopian society on the horizon and it feels like we’re being dragged/pushed towards it. I just hope people are strong enough to stop it taking over as the “norm” 😞

@kittysnowshoe6475

3 жыл бұрын

yup -this is exactly where they are pushing us and the MSM are trying desperately to glamorize it. "Two weeks to flatten the curve" turned into "everything will be normal once we get the vax rolled out" to MORE lockdowns and "no summer holidays in 2021..." Anyone who doesn't find this highly suspicious needs their head tested...

@mamandapanda185

3 жыл бұрын

@@kittysnowshoe6475 For being an average human being subject to manipulation by forces who use human psychology against th4e masses? I've some compassion.

@Mistical1982

3 жыл бұрын

It’s our phones and addiction to social media (including KZread!).

@janebaker966

3 жыл бұрын

The frightening thing is,a lot of people seem to like it. The radio phone one I listen to are full of people denouncing their neighbours(turns out the Nazis didn't have to work that hard) and demanding to be locked down for the next ten years.

@vmondude

3 жыл бұрын

@Morocco Mole better off with Bitcoin mate. It can’t be taken off you 😉

someone touched my hand while I was paying for something and my heart skipped a beat, probably the first time I touched someone in a year

@festy111

3 жыл бұрын

I k that feeling man

@donnaheard24

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@GingerPeacenik

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! I handed a five to a kid at a tollbooth not long ago. When he gave my change back, he was a little distracted, and his fingers lingered in my palm for a moment, and the same thing happened. It was a weird shock to the system after this year of isolation. Made me oddly emotional.

@magnolia2

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so sweet. ✨

@annomaly751

3 жыл бұрын

You’re still a young man don’t give up Robert the universe works in mysterious ways to bring your person to you. Usually when you least expect it!!

preach. it boils down to finding someone on an app is far easier than taking time & energy to cultivate interests and hobbies which may lead you to someone organically. the cost: *usually* a wrong fit. you’re not going to find what you want, until you are what you want.

I've been tuning in for a short while. While I have always been a fan of your comedy, and found you interesting as I have followed you and your struggle with addiction, I find your commentary spot on! Tuning in, I also find myself becoming more knowledgeable and enlightened. Everything is still pretty fucked up. But tuning in kind of takes the sting out of it and brings a little spark of joy to my day. Thank you.

Online dating shouldn’t be “dating” online. It is “meeting” online. It is a great way to meet people but after that, an in-person connection is required.

@justinward3218

3 жыл бұрын

Even that was considered odd a decade or two ago.

@Geodesista

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@O1OO1O1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. But even meeting in person isn't really a date. What even is a date? A stupid word with no real meaning in current society. When it was first used, it came with a social context. A rather strict one, resulting in the term having a common meaning.

@O1OO1O1

2 жыл бұрын

@Paul Life no. They're terribly designed. It's not hard to figure out, it could be done quickly.

@hiufuxthevideographer9877

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWaCqbmOedqqeqg.html Take your big screen wherever you go with Digiball the digital computer ball... It bounces too! XD

I'm starting to feel quite lonely, but I find dating apps hideous

@annomaly751

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave try meetup.com it’s not dating app but you can find lot social groups in your area. Def helps with pandemic loneliness for me

@mahihkanahtik

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@simoneXox

3 жыл бұрын

@@annomaly751 I'm using meet up right now. Its good

@AntoinetteSarpong

3 жыл бұрын

@@annomaly751 agreed! Meetup is great and the likelihood of meeting someone is just as likely because you have a shared interest.

@Jurassicparkatmospheres

3 жыл бұрын

Gave them a try for a week after being single for 6 years. Hideous is a polite way of putting it

I'd say love is knowing that everyone's well-being is AS important as it own, not more. Apart from that YES! Glad that you've got your wood pile sorted😉 stay warm people X

I have been watching your videos for the last year and I’ve always wanted to comment that I don’t know how to when I’m watching the TV so I had to reach to my phone so I cut. And what I want to say to you is you are a magnificent. I love your brain I love that you inspire us to use and sharpen our brains and be critical thinkers. I’m just watching this one and it’s so dang ridiculous. I’m glad people are reaching out to one another but nothing replaces are human contact with one another. And the gentleman who waved to the girl dancing roof to roof I think that was magnificent what I think they should’ve done is been courageous enough to do some research and realize it wouldn’t hurt if They went for a walk without the bubble. If they were on one of their balconies having dinner without masks. I agree with you 100% that they’re trying to normalize this not normal behavior. Thank you so much Russell Brand for your content for your love for your inspiration. And when I finally can get to England because I’m not vaccinated I’m very proud of it because I have a good immune system, I cannot wait to somehow meet you your spectacular keep it up keep encouraging us keep sharpening our brains

Think you're probably more likely to find a like minded partner in this feed than those sites.

@brushstroke3733

3 жыл бұрын

Get on it Russell, your audience needs a dating app just for us!! ☺

@amandamiller6275

3 жыл бұрын

💯☺️

@Tezzzaaa

3 жыл бұрын

Er...sooo... come ere often Louisa? 😬

@josieg.k.7320

3 жыл бұрын

Someone start a group chat I beg

@macareuxmoine

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in it!

Dating for women is like shopping, dating for men is like a job interview.

@ninjesus4079

3 жыл бұрын

haha so true, never thought of it that way

@erikc5872

3 жыл бұрын

This response. 💯

@RedXLink

3 жыл бұрын

And tinder is your resume and snapchat is your portfolio shit is nuts

@zoeng9026

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like men are shopping too. Guess this is a phenomenon these days. It’s so hard to meet genuine people m.

@thestoicwhinger

3 жыл бұрын

Dating for men IS like a job interview. Chads, however

Augh. I tried bumble again for one day this year and it was awful. Men just aren't interested or putting in effort at all, answering open ended flirty fun questions with one word answers. I have no idea where to meet men I can date, it's awful.

One of the strangest decisions made early in the pandemic was to close parks. I went to Chicago to see my sister and we were not allowed to walk along Lake Michigan. At home in Oregon, our county and state parks were shut walling people off from contact with nature. So, not only were people isolated but they were forbidden to connect with nature. We snuck in anyway but what bad decision making.

Detachment is not that you should own nothing; It’s that nothing should own you. -- Rumi

@carolinenorman6141

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@Pure_Ohr

3 жыл бұрын

Apparently this is a quote credited to Ali Ibn Abi Talib

@Subhumanoid_

3 жыл бұрын

10/10 have a like

@firenzel9251

3 жыл бұрын

On point!

@hamsahamdan484

3 жыл бұрын

The cousin of who. The cousin of Muhammad. (Prophet of God). Gods Peace and blessings be on him.

I'm someone who struggles will mental health issues and a few years ago when I finally started gaining confidence I was advised by several people (all women) to get on a dating app because it's fun. And I can honestly say nothing destroyed that confidence and my mental health faster then those apps.

@alexscott1257

3 жыл бұрын

I never realised how horrible dating apps made me feel until I quit them! Then I downloaded an app called "Libby" (specific to my local area but I'm sure that you will have a similar one for your area) that gives you access to a great collection of public library books! It's free and you just need your library membership number and PIN and away you go! Eckhart Tolle really helped me with confidence and feelings of isolation. I hope that you can get back to your state of happiness soon brother ❤

@hollowdan9149

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexscott1257 thanks for the recommendation, I'm not quite ready for that just yet but I will certainly keep this mind if and I am in the future 🙂

@LA-gh3mi

3 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of damaged people on dating apps...people whom have childhood trauma, narcissistic tendencies, substance abusers predators, scammers, all pretending to be 'normal loving humans'...they don't need a relationship..they need a therapist and lots of therapy.

@herculesbrofister265

3 жыл бұрын

@@LA-gh3mi exactly. "look, i'm drinking in half of my pictures, or holding a 1.75 liter jug of liquor, but i swear i'm a social drinker." And of course narcissists, histrionics. Deeply insecure people who feel the need to mention their flaws repeatedly (usually weight related). You know the old "i have curves" "i'm not a size 0" "if you're looking for a toothpick, keep moving" sprinkled throughout. It's a real shit show.

@plantmama7442

3 жыл бұрын

My friends recommended using dating apps as well! Ended up meeting a narcissistic psychopath! I thought I was going to have to get a restraining order, I was so scared. Your experience isn’t unique unfortunately. Many people say the same thing. Sadly, online dating attracts a lot of sick people who are looking for narcissistic supply, victims to scam or to fill a void. They say the best thing about online dating is you meet people you never would’ve met in real life. And the worst part is you meet people you never would’ve wanted to meet in real life...

Really nice video , great presentation! People who easily dismiss Russel are missing out on his depth and clear thinking. Keep ‘em coning !

Russell you are sooooo spot on. We certainly are drifting - becoming less connected to what we actually are. It’s frightening. “The cost to the human soul” Well said. Couldn’t agree more. Keep podcasting. We need you. Love it!!!!!

Being by yourself is often a great blessing in disguise💚

@magnolia2

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is.💖

@Mr_Nobody913

3 жыл бұрын

It forces you to confront yourself and a whole heck of a lot of people don’t like being forced to face themselves.

@abstar6824

3 жыл бұрын

love this sweet reminder!!

@JC-pe2gd

3 жыл бұрын

So true! We come to this world alone and will leave alone. Loneliness is something we shouldn't look at negatively but rather take it as confronting yourself

@mamandapanda185

3 жыл бұрын

Often it involves avoidance and dissociation, which is a torture in and of itself.

I was alone before the lockdown and will be alone after it, cest la vie

@janebaker966

3 жыл бұрын

Yes,lockdown is so like my normal life that it's not that uncomfortable which is actually quite disturbing. And as for obeying "the rules" and not going out UK) I will be as soon as the sunny days start but as it's freezing out there m quite happy to stay home which looks like I'm complying. Also as I don't have a car they can't scan my number plate and fine me!

@Shaaay88

3 жыл бұрын

Feel the same way

@dreichert1438

3 жыл бұрын

@@janebaker966 I am in America. You mean to tell me that they are obstructing you from going outside? That's ludicrous. One of the most ridiculous things that I don't understand.. Sunshine, vitamin D, and fresh air are three of the best thing to Aid your immune system and overall well-being. These bastards trying to control us and keep us sick. I'm sorry you have to go through that. We both used to live in free countries. I'm afraid it is now an illusion that they simply paint for us. But they will never take away my freedom and they will never squash my spirit. Keep your chin up. This will all backfire before long. Cheers

@dreichert1438

3 жыл бұрын

@@janebaker966 and I hear you on being alone. I was married and it didn't work out on fortunately. I have spent quite a few years without dating and I must say I enjoy being single and not dealing with all of the BS that goes on between people these days. People have become simply awful when it comes to dating. Everything I see about it turns me off, haha.

@adamkusmierek8259

3 жыл бұрын

You are never alone. The whole universe is inside you 😊

I loved that bit where you said (turning natural desire into a commodity - profit) i can't help think that food, water and even our homes are now sold as entertainment rather than a requirement. And that is how we end up eating industrial by-products that then cause addiction and health issues... health issues??? thats ok, just get insurance from my other company listed under "health care". Lets face it, health care isn't what is delivered... sick care is more accurate... health care is good working conditions, clean air, clean water, healthy food and good access to natural environments... if you design society to make sick people, you need sick care!

7/10 matches i get the girl turns out to be a “Snapchat escort” charging for “meet-ups”. It’s honestly so disheartening.

@DepthFromAbove

2 жыл бұрын

Cause you’re only matching with the hot girls out of your league. Slow your ego, bro.

@arturs8463

2 жыл бұрын

@@DepthFromAbove far from truth lol, the standarts for men and women are already polar opposites on those apps, if you are a man, you need to look good, be hilarious, know how to maintain a conversation with a creature that can only speak in one to three word sentences, till the conversation anchors on some deeper and more interesting topics. Cook good, lift weights, be jack of all trades and 100 talents, earn good, have a stable job, be in perfect physical and mental health, god forbid you show some weakness in your character(men need to show some emotions, but when they actually do, it's suddenly repulsive) and if all that is good, you can still feck everything up instantly, if you start a conversation with simple "Hey!" and didn't think for a perfect opener on a person that you know nothing about yet, lol. Meanwhile standarts for women - > don't be obese (optional). > don't be insane (optional). > at least look like a woman lol (optional). >asking for her to at least be able to cook good might caunt as sexist.. Like I haven't had a single serious relationship from these stupid apps, all the ones that actually went somewhere were from meeting someone in real life, through work, events or friends.

Dating culture as "turning natural behaviors into products." That really hits home and puts a finger on what I've been feeling about dating culture for a long time. Makes it hard to even desire to participate.

@agee7777

3 жыл бұрын

would you like to go out for a drink some time?

@tylerdecker6994

3 жыл бұрын

Dating has turned into female controls everything I say men should give up and let women date each other.

@14DANESSJ

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdecker6994 Sounds hot

@bennyblanco6719

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdecker6994 bro we've got femboy options now, who needs em, ;^]

@ForgottenKnight1

3 жыл бұрын

Natural behavior has been turned into products with the first prostitute. Nothing new under the sun.

Dating apps are a total waste of time. 99.9% of matches don't even reply.

@rachelm9350

3 жыл бұрын

THIS! 100%

@jamie3484

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@agtrots

3 жыл бұрын

Half the people are in relationships already, including married lol.

@George-on3zm

3 жыл бұрын

lots of scams getting your money from 50% of fake profiles!!! scams!!!

@Electr0fleur

3 жыл бұрын

I found my husband and he found me. Love at first sight. Thx to this shitty app

Russell your awesome on so many fronts!! Thanks for creating this channel!!! Big fan.

As we get older it's not so easy. Especially when you realize that A man is as old as he feels, and a women is as old as she looks. Older men are distinct while older woman are old. I'm almost 62 It's almost impossible to find a nice older guy that's not looking for a younger women, there's so many younger women available.

@tenthousanddaysofgratitude

2 жыл бұрын

Find a younger man! They’re fun for awhile and matches don’t have to be for life.

Sadly, people have chosen quantity over quality of life.

@Jurassicparkatmospheres

3 жыл бұрын

T R U T H

@hwt-ka-pth

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, eversince the big industrial 'revolution'. Now it's casino capitalism and materialism running rampant.. I will always choose quality. The plants I grow (on small scale) for example, are free of chemicals and free to consume for those close to me, and for whoever admires my passion. Get rid of the middlemen

@rebeccav4659

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, SADLY👎🏻

@newyorkforever5779

3 жыл бұрын

instant gratification and narcissism runs rampant.

@pasiutrial

3 жыл бұрын

if there's an absolute ZERO then any quantity is over quality pal.

It is propaganda for dystopia, Mr. Brand.

@eleanorpolchinski7919

3 жыл бұрын

I be got look up the definition of dystopia now .🧐🤩

@redtoptic6812

3 жыл бұрын

Who is dystopia-ing ??

Dating apps slaps for people who doesn't want anything serious, they work for just booty calls, If you wanna meet the love of your life in an app, you are nuts.

I once waived and said “hi” to a beautiful woman walking by my balcony and she literally walked faster lmao

The media is like a horror movie I want out of this nightmare

@apocalypto-v7f

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but Russel Brand is apart of that movie, and not one of the good guys

@apocalypto-v7f

3 жыл бұрын

if you want to actually watch that movie I just posted it

@Tuncapoo

3 жыл бұрын

More like a fever dream

@BlackJar72

3 жыл бұрын

Turn it off.

@Leprutz

3 жыл бұрын

Easy. Stop consuming media.

Been single for ages now.. miss holding hands and hugs and all the lovely things about loving someone who loves you back. I think its much harder at the moment.

@navalfa7291

3 жыл бұрын

I have been single for over 6 years. Have I felt lonely? yes at times/ but do I miss a nagging woman who wants to control and take over my life. Hell not.

@vapeking466

3 жыл бұрын

10yrs single for me dating is dead. Because of covid? No because of feminism and social media. Women don't "need" men anymore and if they don't value us why bother? I know thier are a few God fearing women left but they are so hard to find. If all you bring to a relationship is sex I'm not interested.

@lalights6

3 жыл бұрын

There is not a weighted blanket heavy enough

@elizabethlikestruth6536

3 жыл бұрын

@@navalfa7291 AMEN! I was married 19 and a half years and glad to be rid of my nagging man! The occasional lonely feeling, which is maybe once every two years or so, is so worth not having to deal with that BS. NEEDY MEN SUCK!

@locust7777

3 жыл бұрын

@@vapeking466 This is why Western men are increasingly turning to Asia to find their partners. Believe me, they DO value a good man. Western women aren't even worth the effort any more.

I think the deleterious effects of swipe and move on were in place before the giant PANDA started rampaging around the globe. People are behind a screen, separated by a greater distance than in-person, using asynchronous communication, and by use of the interface, they know there are a lot of other choices / matches that could be better. It's a sort of detachment from the individual combined with FOMO. It is an inherent problem to online dating. I think the convenience of interfacing via these portals, at your side at all times, only compounds the problem of non-committal asynchronous connection.

I am 28 and single - I think that - if you just want a dating experience with someone badly, like if it is a Friday night and it has been a while since you went out on a date, or if Valentine' day is just around the corner or something - then a dating app would be handy. But to continuously look for "matches" with the goal of finding a significant other and to your self-worth to be reduced to merely a swipe to the left or right - well, let's just say this is wrong on many levels.

Yeah, dating someone who makes you feel alone is worse than being alone. Same with life.

I was dying of no human contact. None for a month. Went to give my neighbors Valentine's candy and nuts and chocolate rose, only 1 out of 5 opened their door. Been in solitary a month. My vehicle broke down a month ago. Can't even make small talk with cashiers anymore. Sick of the lockdown and people affraid of people. Bruh, I don't have the plague.

@hw8168

3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry to hear this - can't imagine how tough that must be. Its easy to lose hope at the moment with everything seeming so dystopian and scary but know this that the only thing in life that is constant is change and as cheesy and potentially unhelpful this might be this whole thing will pass and you will find happier days. Sending love x

@SalGeestar

3 жыл бұрын

Aw you poor thing. FaceTime a good friend xx

@rnshi

3 жыл бұрын

Aww. Hang in there. There's tons of groups of all varieties meeting on zoom weekly to talk, play games, etc. Google is your friend in times like these, find what people are doing to stay well. Get some plants to care for, etc. 🙏

@cyclesofstrength

3 жыл бұрын

Or you could live in Opposite Land in Florida where there's little regard for the well being of your fellow humans, where 2 of your friends and 10 of your coworkers got the virus 🤷‍♀️

@throwacnt7603

3 жыл бұрын

@@cyclesofstrength And I am almost 99.7% certian all or most of them are alive after getting the virus.

The more I used dating apps, the more it disturbed my inner peace.

This video was profound and profoundly sad. Thank you for focusing on such important issues ❤

The transformation of Russell Brand for many years is moving. He really developed himself and became a better man. Big ups to you Russell 💪

@XenophobiaUK

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this friend

@ImANiceGamer

2 жыл бұрын

That's called growing and learning but cancelculture they don't care

@Denkin_Donuts

2 жыл бұрын

@@charisma4742 k

@gaussminigun7095

2 жыл бұрын

@@charisma4742 calm yourself

@EviIM0nk3y

2 жыл бұрын

@@charisma4742 "think they know other people even the people you lay next to you don't know!" Me who lives alone: O_O

No matter how bad dating gets, don't stick with toxic people, wasted a year with one, loads of fun lol.

@GoldenMushroom64

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Want to stop feeling bad about being single and lonely? Well the first step is to stop putting relationships and sex on a pedestal in the first place!! The only reason people feel like shit about it is because the media throws it in our faces all the damn time. We’re not animals, we are civilized human beings who do not NEED to reproduce. Matter of fact mass reproduction has led to overpopulation and over consumption of limited resources. That’s part of why they’re pushing COVID so hard I’d wager. To get people to chill TF out and learn to be happy with themselves. It’s not about preventing connection, it’s about preventing these hormonally driven PSYCHOS from making so many babies!! The planet can only support so much!

@alexfostes4021

3 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenMushroom64 you were going so well until you started talking about overpopulation and all the way until the end. But you’ll reach some coherence of thought at some point. Keep Thinking 👍

@johnbar6975

3 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenMushroom64 stalling right before take off...what’s up Thanos’ child 😋

@shumeister1059

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, sex with toxic person, and taking on their yucky energy isn't great.

@HandoftheLord94

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Being moved away from our nature (what makes us human) into an object we can tinker, quantify, commoditize is sadly becoming the norm with each generation.

To me this feels exactly like every other old-fashion, modern-fashion technology area. The more society "progresses" towards needing less effort, the more it will give in to any effortless life. It's a direct relation, not hard to understand at all, especially if you have, or know people who have grown up in a village without internet. They might even have less money and know less things about science and literature, or to operate a computer, but they are a thousand times more resilient to emotion, and even more socially skilled. Not a 100% flawless rule, but still a pretty accurate one, and it's more than obvious why. When humans don't need something which isn't an instinctive pleasure (dopamine release), why the hell will they pursue it? Social and romantic action is the same. We have a libido that "needs" to be satisfied, and through it we would pursue romance and being socially engaging, so that people might take a deeper interest. Now that libido can be directly satisfied by filling a curriculum and pressing a few buttons (or sensors) on the phone. What drive do we have to go through the scenic route. Personally I feel the right way combating that is through culture, just like every other actual social problem, drugs and alcohol and so on. But it is undeniable that the more we can have things done for us, the less tendency we will have to pursue them ourselves. And ultimately, the more meaning our life will lose. It's why I always found, even when I was not religious, that religion is an important thing. We diss on religion because it's "old fashion" and because it's "tiranny", but the truth is, religion used to label these vices and lacks of strength to avoid bad tendencies "sins", and only after years and years of "studying" do I realize: maybe these people who "invented" the "wizard in the sky who watches all" weren't so deluded as it is easy for us young generations to believe. Maybe they actually knew something that we don't. Maybe they understood something that we right now can't even begin to fathom. And it's not magic, and it's not wizardry, and it's not psychicness. It's intellect. Understanding of humanity. We need a higher purpose, a higher reality, so that we have a reason to avoid vice.

"Is this propaganda for dystopia?" - Er yes, I think it might be, Russell.

@karmacheese

3 жыл бұрын

Plandemic

@Furykidxxx

3 жыл бұрын

Damn sure looks like it... the way they try to make it look/sound cool and cheerful just makes me wanna punch a hole in whatever is showing that advertising to me!

@CrystalNicole13

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly this.

@MichelleHell

3 жыл бұрын

@@Furykidxxx That's just the way local news always is. No matter what it is they report on, it will be cheeky and cute. It does come off as insincere, but if you're an advertiser you don't use doom and gloom advertisements (save that for news). This was likely a puff piece paid for by Tinder. Corporate advertising has always been utopian propaganda, thanks to the work of Edward Bernays. Advertising is to attract and news is to repel, at least how its weaponized in todays world.

"We cannot cancel life, to preserve some lives." Charles Walker, MP That's the truth. This has to stop. It's insane and a response beyond all proportion to the threat.

@svenheuseveldt7188

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah about 98% of the population survives this virus just fine, with flu like symptoms. Its the 2% which are pretty much all above 80 years old for whom the who economy is shut down for. And those 80+ year olds still have a 75% chance of surviving this bloody virus... My grandpa, 91 survived it. He's taking it slow but he's getting back up again. Ofcourse not everyone is as lucky. But attend to these people and let everyone else just be. And now there is this new vacinne which uses a totally different techineque not familiar to us which has been forced to be made as soon as possible injected in millions of people... And for what? These 80 year old whom likely already have kidney failures and heart deseases? Of course there are exceptions but these precautions are unproportional... And it's kinda pissing me off. Plus you pretty much can't sue the pharmaceutical companies when there indeed is something wrong with this vaccine, or atleast it's very easy for them to dismiss these casses. Yeah this all sounds very right. Plus thousands apon thousands have lost their jobs, They have no money, they're forced to stay inside, buisnesses are crashing, depression and anxiety is rising, so are the suicuide rates and meanwhile these rich people get paid millions for jack shit.

@Cotswoldblonde

3 жыл бұрын

He and Sir Desmond Swayne deserve our support. They have been legends battling for our freedom throughout COVID.

@kazzj62

3 жыл бұрын

Stop! You have to stop going along with it ! it's people that will have to stop this assault on our civil rights and human rights because the powers at be, all getting fabulously wealthy and living in their luxury homes and buying up all the property that has now become available due to small businesses being crushed will not stop as long as you put your mask on and scurry off to the the supermarket... then back to just sit in front of the TV! Every one of us has to stop! Take off the mask . Business owners need to launch a push back..

@vivalachocolat1

3 жыл бұрын

When you say it like that it just sounds ridiculous what's going on.

@reuse_or_die

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm elderly and vulnerable. No one is cancelling your life by asking you to lockdown. Australia Taiwan New Zealand and Korea and half a dozen other countries have managed it successfully. Only Brits and yanks are too damn selfish.

Not being able to have physical contact actually forced people to have conversations instead of jumping in bed on the first date... 🙃 I see the positive spin on this... getting to know each other and not being distracted by physical urges seem a good thing to me... the pandemic was never going to last forever... but these relationships may?

That bubble thing isn't necessary, but IS a fantastic bit of humor to cut the tension of a first date. Outstanding move, seriously!

All the Introverts and 'socially awkward' individuals having a quiet smirk because their coping strategies suddenly become either unnecessary or more widely applicable.

Pandemic or not, Online Dating is a waste of time, for Most men. Some people are VERY picky on those apps, or just use it to get attention.

@thehuman3077

3 жыл бұрын

I'm able to book 5+ dates a week from a single dating app and all my single buddies have been able to do so as well....we're definitely not male models or millionaires

@b-b8704

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehuman3077 5+ dates a week? Do you live in a large city? I get a match about every 2 months and a date almost never

@maritrolljenta

3 жыл бұрын

Saying all women are too picky says a lot about how you view yourself and how you view women

@BLAKDANGER

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehuman3077 I don't believe you lol, show proof or chill out

@1murkeybadmayn

3 жыл бұрын

@@maritrolljenta the commenter never mentioned women...says a lot about how you view men.

Hey Russell, I have followed you for a while and I kinda like your thoughts on a lot of things. This one too! Thank YOU! You made me laugh!! Hard! Oh, I forgot - you're a natural comedian!

That bubble, 😂 Ha, ha!!...first time I really laughed during this pandemic. Thanks Russell!

The sad thing is that people who are sad and lonely during normal times didnt experience any difference during corona and lock down.

@Mikamichae

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah my life isn’t much different 😂fuck it

@NelsonGuedes

3 жыл бұрын

ikr!?

@Freetobeme8181

3 жыл бұрын

True, I actually felt less alone knowing most everyone in the world were forced to enter into isolation.

@veganvocalist4782

3 жыл бұрын

@@Freetobeme8181 lol same 😄

@trevordoolan5011

3 жыл бұрын

@@Freetobeme8181 I the same❗ ☘

I’ve never in my life used dating apps and I don’t have social media. I also live alone and I’m 30 years old. Can I say I’m better for it? Not really. I have days where I break down, days where I feel slightly joyful and the rollercoaster of emotions really sucks, just like most people are experiencing as well. I don’t know what my future looks like, but I’m still a firm believer I can meet someone organically, in the real world. Might not be this year, or maybe next, but more than having a partner, I just miss social gatherings, interacting like we all used to be before, meeting random/interesting people.

@sarfaroshkhan304

3 жыл бұрын

Come to Islam brother.

@zpaztrik1418

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to come to Islam brother, as the guy above stated, all answers to your burning questions, to all life experiences are within you, stay strong and keep focusing on yourself and your personal growth, everyday is a opportunity to make your life better, as a human being we should not look for what life has for us in the future, you are life, you have the ability to take this life further ahead, that is taking charge of your karma, your destiny. What worked for me was Isha Kriya and inner engineering, I feel fantastic and take every day as it comes but with joy, with determination, with love and willingness to succeed in everything I do, fully involved without being dead serious about life, it's just a play man enjoy 🙏

@sarfaroshkhan304

3 жыл бұрын

@@zpaztrik1418 Have done everything. Tried everything. No answers to life except Islam. Trust me bro.. I am not being a preacher or trying to sell some dogma etc. Its just the truth. It may hurt for a while. It maybe inconvenient. But, once you absorb the true essence of Islam into your life, you will not go back to anything else. Life is a test. We are souls in a human body. God is one. Muhummad, jesus, moses were only servants and apostles of God. Everything is meant to be and are plans in the grand scheme of things. This life is not the end of it.

@JT-km6th

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarfaroshkhan304 he hasn't done and tried everything though, has he? There's plenty of things he hasn't tried in getting a partner, things he may not know he has to do. He should work on himself to the point being alone does not mean he's lonely.

@sarfaroshkhan304

3 жыл бұрын

@@JT-km6th Just accept this tragedy of life that not everyone will be loved. There will always be people who search for love all their lives but wont be able to find it. Its a fact that we cannot escape. So, what answers or solutions would you give to him. There are no solutions except being so immersed in the thoughts of God, that mere physical possessions and interests are nothing but illusory moments in time and energy. Islam is the solutions folks.

I met my partner on tinder, although I was against dating apps, me and a friend were bored so just went on there for entertainment. However, i met my partner on there and we’ve now been together 2 years, it’s the best relationship I’ve ever been in and I know we’re gonna be together for the rest of our lives. If you’re a genuine person who doesn’t objectify people and have your head screwed on, then it can be okay. I do agree that everyone should be careful and mindful of what they do and how they use these commodities though.

@findingtifa

2 жыл бұрын

Well letting you know your case is truly a miracle

@mmm-ie5ws

2 жыл бұрын

ur a female, u will find many partners easily.

@Martin-yh7vi

2 жыл бұрын

@Kraze Jeez man, just can't be happy for someone can you? Regardless if someone found their spouse on a dating app or not; No one can tell the future. Don't be an ass...

@unicornsarereal8484

2 жыл бұрын

@Kraze maybe they will be together for the rest of their lives and this will be wonderful. Maybe they won’t and this will be sad but let’s people to enjoy their present happiness without marring it with something that may or may not happen.

@freudianslip2192

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for contributing to the problems with the apps by using them for “entertainment”

Thank You Russell. This has reinforced my conviction that I NEVER want to use a dating app, or website. Being married to a covert narcissist for 5 years I feel that dating apps are mostly full of narcissists. Never again!

@belkisandreinamartinezasen1560

2 жыл бұрын

Actually i met my ex narcissist there, i never knew what narcissisim was before i met him. Terrible experience.

@reneerosie

2 жыл бұрын

@@belkisandreinamartinezasen1560 I didn't know what narcissism was until after I married my husband. His whole family was like a narcissistic cult. It's hell, isn't it? I'm glad you got out! #survivors

@belkisandreinamartinezasen1560

2 жыл бұрын

@@reneerosie wow, it must be hard, now I’m seeing what God saved me from, i didn’t get to know his family because I broke with him in the third month of relationship. But I guess all the narcissist have this kind of family relationship.

"It seems to me that we are experiencing the stripping away of humanity at an uncontrollable degree" - RB. Exactly what I feel. So sad.

@Alex-bz9mq

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! 😒

People have lost their minds. "Id rather spend 50 years of excitement and adventure than 100 years safe in a corner." -Jim Rohn

@Wild.Flower

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this but at the same time I'm scared of hurting the people I love... I can risk myself, but not those around me.

@RyFol717

3 жыл бұрын

@@Wild.Flower go ahead and stay locked inside the rest of your life then. Arent there people shooting it directly into their body? We're on this planet 1 time, if I'm going to be forced to do something I don't believe in, I want no part of the world. Did we force Muslims to take off their masks before this whole bs started? No, even though it was a "safety risk" for everyone else. We didn't infringe on their beliefs because of their constitutional rights- which are being stripped from us today. If you believe a muzzle is going to stop this "killer virus" go ahead and wear 5 for all I care, protect your self. But don't kick me out of society for what I believe.

@RyFol717

3 жыл бұрын

@@Wild.Flower and don't you see what you said is the exact psychological warfare they're using on us to comply

@Wild.Flower

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyFol717 dude chill out, I understand you're angry but I'm just a girl typing in her PJs here!! All I'm saying is they've backed us into a corner - I'm as suspicious as the next person here but I can't risk those I love just because I smell a rat. And I get it, that's what they are counting on. But what to do from here... believe me I'm 34 living at home because of lockdown, my boyfriend is in another country with no sign of when he can come over, I've not seen my friends in forever - I'm on your side, I just don't want to risk my mom..

@RyFol717

3 жыл бұрын

@@Wild.Flower does it matter that you're a girl in pjs? They've already won if thats the logic society as a whole is going to take-which they already are. Willing to throw away your life because of fear. Sad. Not just you tho, you're not alone.

Never heard someone talk so philosophically about online dating before. Love you Russell :)

@julieblair731

2 жыл бұрын

He seems to really dig down to the heart of the matter. Love it.

You nailed it as usual. You didn't even mention the predators online. This has gone ballistic too. Xxxx

we're all becoming such sad and lonely 'people', it's heartbreaking

@spookywitch0x0

3 жыл бұрын

Omg Casper 👻 💓

@Romogi

3 жыл бұрын

Wait until the U.S. reaches Japanese level.

@fred6907

2 жыл бұрын

Saw this coming a mile away back when social media blew up with Facebook. When it gets too easy to connect to people, the actual quality of the connection itself will suffer.

@wolflarson6831

2 жыл бұрын

Great time to find God.

@michellemoffett9458

2 жыл бұрын

@@wolflarson6831 Yes and that's what I did!

Is anyone else super impressed to see Russell Brand have developed from a Frat bro type of guy in the Get Him To the Greek days to a contemplative philosopher? I love it

@beckysnay1609

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love it.

@serenity2655

3 жыл бұрын

Glad he is healthier. But he still speaks super full headed douchee.

@MoMotivation0304

3 жыл бұрын

Yep he didn't sell out

@dianah.9718

3 жыл бұрын

One of the most intelligent people on earth right now.

@LexTNeville

3 жыл бұрын

@Quinn Chase evidence? Seems eager to share wisdom.

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?” ― Tennessee Williams.

Russell you have such an intelligent way of vocalizing your perspective on such topics that I feel that much more unintelligent lol. I appreciate your video anyway man. Take care.

Sad times, where's my time machine to go back to the 90s when internet dating was considered f'in weird, not the norm

@Andre-kc9di

3 жыл бұрын

My bro dated on the internett about year 2000, weirdo lol

@nemesis91101

3 жыл бұрын

How much for a ticket to go back to the 80s in your time machine sir? I have a spare nut and a spare kidney. Please shut up and take my organs. Lol

@Daniel26448

3 жыл бұрын

True.Only desperates did online dating

@ottovonwallace830

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it's safe. Keep them on the screen and off your doorstep. That way there can be no false accusations

@jayteesgear

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Dating apps have killed the last remnants of romantic love.

@py_a_thon

3 жыл бұрын

Whatever. Platonic love and humanism is dope. Maybe the world will realize that again as the love drug runs out? Who knows.

@briandering4182

3 жыл бұрын

...and Radical Feminism....And the biased court system.

@Mr_Nobody913

3 жыл бұрын

I refuse to let romance die

@laurapavone3513

3 жыл бұрын

I'm very Happy of that!!!

@laurapavone3513

3 жыл бұрын

@@briandering4182 system????? What are you talking about?

It's hard to believe people like this exist, who are too afraid to meet in person and take these extreme measures for what should be a walk across the street.