going to a foreign country alone as a gecko.

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This is probably my favorite video I’ve ever made - back in June I went to Guatemala alone to walk around as a gecko and see what would happen. I was invited into a guys house to eat bread made out of shit, interviewed the local McDonalds employees, met an expat running from the FBI, exercised with the owner of an all ladies gym, and lots of other fun and weird and random things.
I have lots of times in my life where I am afraid to do something and then I do it and it works out well and this is one of them.
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Пікірлер: 408

  • @Estela.
    @Estela. Жыл бұрын

    Lyle was so happy when he thought everybody was recognicing he is a lizard, beacuse in the US everybody thinks he's a frog. He's going to be very disappointed when he learns that "sapo" actually means toad. Edit: just got to that part of the video, and indeed he was devastated by the news

  • @tschweinar

    @tschweinar

    Жыл бұрын

    xD

  • @oscarbarrera2828

    @oscarbarrera2828

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao now im excited to get to that part 😂

  • @helloocentral

    @helloocentral

    Жыл бұрын

    I think he also said "Rana" which is definitely a frog haha

  • @sarahleidhold740

    @sarahleidhold740

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s wild that if he said gecko most people would have known what he meant. Lol I relate so much! Learning another language is a process.

  • @elvesanicodelaeminenciadel3359

    @elvesanicodelaeminenciadel3359

    Жыл бұрын

    Toad actually, but yeah

  • @AC-zw2ck
    @AC-zw2ck Жыл бұрын

    Lyle, please keep doing these! Travel the world and write it off as a business expense! This was so entertaining

  • @billy2896

    @billy2896

    Жыл бұрын

    FRRR

  • @maddymerrow8998
    @maddymerrow8998 Жыл бұрын

    His translator is literally the cutest person ever “I need to get bread for my Spanish teacher”❤️❤️

  • @MirbBrim
    @MirbBrim Жыл бұрын

    I love how the McDonald’s workers take the “does he come alive at night” point so seriously. Everyone was so nice and patient.. love how it seems you learned so much Spanish just from this trip!

  • @Isaac-ul8yz
    @Isaac-ul8yz Жыл бұрын

    LOLOLOL lyle asking for missonaries who they are trying to convert is so fucking funny

  • @Slickkk02

    @Slickkk02

    Жыл бұрын

    shit had my crying, "do you rlly believe in god?"

  • @ugliest_tv
    @ugliest_tv Жыл бұрын

    moments like geck talking with a man who is on the run from the FBI, that had a spiritual awakening while snorting LSD laced coke from a strippers ass , while the final fantasy 10 music is being played in the background is the reason why i'm so in love with this channel.

  • @grapesoda3328
    @grapesoda3328 Жыл бұрын

    "nothing can stop me but the street dogs grabbing my tail" is a perfect quote for your merch haha

  • @MJ-jk9jg

    @MJ-jk9jg

    Жыл бұрын

    Also good metaphor for life...

  • @SoulTaken

    @SoulTaken

    Жыл бұрын

    deep

  • @vincain5273
    @vincain5273 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle almost puking in that guy's house as he's faced away talking about probiotics is fucking hilarious

  • @hartlas

    @hartlas

    Жыл бұрын

    I died 🤣

  • @antonioalvarado5282

    @antonioalvarado5282

    Жыл бұрын

    yea this was great

  • @iluvwe

    @iluvwe

    Жыл бұрын

    I WAS DYINNGG

  • @zimonyt

    @zimonyt

    Жыл бұрын

    i was looking for this comment thank you

  • @yuccalucca
    @yuccalucca Жыл бұрын

    Hi Geck! My dad is Guatemalan, so I thought I’d share some info; The reason your google translate didn’t always work that well is because for a lot of Guatemalans, their first language is not Spanish. There are hundreds of Mayan languages spoken there, so a lot of people have an accent when speaking Spanish that you would probably not be able to pick up on unless you are a fluent Spanish speaker. That’s why google wasn’t exactly picking things up right. Also, sapo = toad, rana = frog, lagartija = lizard. People tend to use sapo and rana interchangeably, like how many people in the U.S. refer to tortoises as turtles.

  • @sawyermurphy2333
    @sawyermurphy2333 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle this is actually one of the best video concepts i've seen probably ever: I legitimately think you could get a documentary or some sort of anthology series because this is such a beautiful way to analyze the human experience.

  • @mikahs7944

    @mikahs7944

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @OldWizard.

    @OldWizard.

    Жыл бұрын

    Not that deep

  • @jm6406

    @jm6406

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OldWizard. it is and it isn't

  • @djtaitai
    @djtaitai Жыл бұрын

    Geck is officially a vlogger. This pleases me.

  • @lolabubbles6401
    @lolabubbles6401 Жыл бұрын

    i love how he can just make friends with random people he meet an have these connections with many people

  • @rushbnostopp
    @rushbnostopp Жыл бұрын

    I’m saddened that I didn’t find this channel sooner. Content absolutely slaps

  • @quinndtxd

    @quinndtxd

    Жыл бұрын

    Be happy you found it now!

  • @blazepond5518
    @blazepond5518 Жыл бұрын

    yo, really happy for you geck, remembering the early posts where you often wondered about this, just go somewhere different, be a human, escape a little bit, super sick seeing you out here on adventures. keep gecking lyle, you are an inspiration, much love

  • @ayo886

    @ayo886

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PuttBlug69 was literally about to comment that. But you beat me 😔

  • @Th0texperiment
    @Th0texperiment Жыл бұрын

    "okay just between us do u actually believe in god" killed me

  • @ninalajaponesa1
    @ninalajaponesa1 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lyle it was great to have met you 🎉

  • @jaeden1121

    @jaeden1121

    Жыл бұрын

    Very jealous you got to meet him!

  • @jayvynn2391

    @jayvynn2391

    Жыл бұрын

    You sounded a bit Japanese when speaking English

  • @crabhmandu5819

    @crabhmandu5819

    Жыл бұрын

    Very jealous he got to meet you!

  • @theyfukenwmesubliminally
    @theyfukenwmesubliminally Жыл бұрын

    I loooved watching this. You just driving bulldozer style into the unknown and fear and seeing it be such a great experience... Really inspiring to me. Also reminds you how cool people actually are if youre just open and smiling, its really all you need. As a person whos trying to get over social anxiety stuff your content is very inspiring and insightful to me, genuinely. Even the regular call in shows, we all have something we can connect and share with eachother.

  • @knowledgeiskey1319
    @knowledgeiskey1319 Жыл бұрын

    This is perfectly chaotic and wholesome

  • @grantmasden4469
    @grantmasden4469 Жыл бұрын

    henry ripping a bowl and then saying I work in 1 minuet, touched my soul.

  • @TheOneTheyCallTim
    @TheOneTheyCallTim Жыл бұрын

    Slowly chewing while the man goes on about fermintation in the backgrouground was comic timing gold.

  • @ivan-sin-compania5710
    @ivan-sin-compania5710 Жыл бұрын

    When you want to ask "what do you do for fun" but don't remember the words, you can use gestures like "dance" (bailar), "jugar juegos" (play games), "pelota" (ball)

  • @contentconsumer3743
    @contentconsumer3743 Жыл бұрын

    This one motivated me to get out of bed today. Thanks Lyle!

  • @Welcome2It
    @Welcome2It Жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing experience thanks for taking us Geck

  • @angrychin6955
    @angrychin6955 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle eating stuff from random strangers give me so much anxiety

  • @autismo4029

    @autismo4029

    Жыл бұрын

    Weak

  • @bonnefetebaby8234

    @bonnefetebaby8234

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao it’s healthy to be cautious but as someone from there unless you have traumatic experiences relating to this it sounds like you’re making assumptions with a slight xenophobic tone but at the same time I’m assuming you haven’t been there so you don’t know what the culture is like

  • @angrychin6955

    @angrychin6955

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bonnefetebaby8234 dude what? the same thing would apply anywhere else

  • @mostlycusimbored
    @mostlycusimbored Жыл бұрын

    The drunk guy pulling his head is a vibe

  • @Ogi1508
    @Ogi1508 Жыл бұрын

    15:25 little did he know, sapo means toad lol

  • @deathmeowtal1503
    @deathmeowtal1503 Жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely phenomenal, the connections you made with everyone were so wholesome and genuine! Anywhere you go you would do absolutely amazing. I'm looking forward to the Japan trip you mentioned!

  • @steamedyam
    @steamedyam Жыл бұрын

    The first man you talked to was hilarious and was saying you should panhandle on Sunday

  • @kiwi7455
    @kiwi7455 Жыл бұрын

    ur learning so much spanish thats so fucking cool!!!! immersion works bro. also this format where u explore is so fun to watch pls keep doing it!!! 💖💖💖

  • @noahboucher125
    @noahboucher125 Жыл бұрын

    As an American just seeing this video, Guatemala seems like a beautiful place to live and visit, Lyle had an awesome adventure and met some cool people

  • @username-1245
    @username-12453 ай бұрын

    Lyle, I stumbled upon your channel only recently. I am coping with a lot of stress, anxiety disorders, lost my job due to that, generally speaking all the "civilized world" issues. But watching you being a real human being, interacting with others in present day world brings me hope, calmness, even inspiration. Thank you Mr. Gecko. You make my life better. And not only mine, I believe. You are a very good person, remember it.

  • @sparkyzszn
    @sparkyzszn Жыл бұрын

    i need a podcast with lyle and the fugitive

  • @dajoluna6312
    @dajoluna6312 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video geck! I grew up in Guatemala and Antigua is my favorite place, so seeing you walk around and talking to people really warms my heart and gets me nostalgic. I can't wait to go back again soon

  • @buffalo1700

    @buffalo1700

    Жыл бұрын

    I did too actually. I love seeing my home

  • Жыл бұрын

    Sapo actually means frog. Gecko is "salamanca" or "lagartija" I think all the conversations you had went pretty well. A very brave thing to do, travel like that. I love your content! 🐸

  • @FogsFles
    @FogsFles Жыл бұрын

    Hey dude, i discovered you from your video's in Japan. I think you're doing super great and i love watching the videos. You are very real and honest. Thank you for the videos and the beautiful interactions with everyone. Very motivating. Keep being real en yourself man.

  • @skylerdickson2939
    @skylerdickson2939 Жыл бұрын

    keep finding yourself, king.

  • @sw8547
    @sw8547 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle you are such a cool and kind soul

  • @paul-andregonzalezaldana7094
    @paul-andregonzalezaldana7094 Жыл бұрын

    Two things, a "sapo" is a TOAD and Tortrix de Frijoles is the best chip in the world. I'm from Montréal, Québec, Canada but my mom is from Manzanotal, Zacapa, Guatemala. I've been there dozens of times since I was born. It really is a special place.

  • @quinnwaterman1535
    @quinnwaterman1535 Жыл бұрын

    For having no plans, this video was so good

  • @ivan-sin-compania5710
    @ivan-sin-compania5710 Жыл бұрын

    I love seeing Lyle interact with my latinoamerican friends!

  • @GardenArcade
    @GardenArcade Жыл бұрын

    The final fantasy 10 music playing in the background while that guy is describing his out of body experience was magical lmao

  • @grantmasden4469
    @grantmasden4469 Жыл бұрын

    this was such a pure video. the Guatemalans were so kind :)

  • @noble137
    @noble137 Жыл бұрын

    " lyle " " lyle??? " " lyle : -pedro

  • @fernfernisfernie
    @fernfernisfernie Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see kind human interactions. I work in customer care, and 90% of the time I'm greeted with immediate anger and insults. It really takes a toll on your mental health, and the work becomes draining but I still believe people carry positive and loving energy within them. Dreaming of the day I can book a flight to nowhere as well.

  • @ElBach1y
    @ElBach1y Жыл бұрын

    16:15 actually they think you're a frog too. sapo means like toad like big frog and rana is like the smaller frogs

  • @marchowill3662
    @marchowill3662 Жыл бұрын

    Really great video Lyle hope you continue this as a series 💚

  • @SadieCameron
    @SadieCameron Жыл бұрын

    You're right about communication in the basics and facial expressions.

  • @straifus3742
    @straifus3742 Жыл бұрын

    Epic, Geck. I think this is my new favorite place you've visited/ video. I hope you had a fun trip. (And you have the sweet lady's contact info)

  • @larybob44
    @larybob44 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle, you are truly unique. Thank you for always brightening our days!

  • @MrFLEWE
    @MrFLEWE Жыл бұрын

    Geck uncovered the San Marcos spiritual yoga ayahuasca community pretty quick lol

  • @jazminnxo
    @jazminnxo Жыл бұрын

    This seemed like such a beautiful experience for you. Really great video 💚

  • @porkfries
    @porkfries Жыл бұрын

    Lyle, this was a 10 out of 10 video experience of your odd but fun travels. Cant wait to see more

  • @booboogunner
    @booboogunner Жыл бұрын

    one of my absolute favorites so far geck. i love it and i love seeing you enjoy yourself

  • @ollybaros
    @ollybaros Жыл бұрын

    I think this is my favourite video out of everything you’ve ever done, would love to see more!

  • @beestingggirl
    @beestingggirl Жыл бұрын

    LYLEEE this is truly your greatest video I've ever seen. Keep striving and prospering. You are an amazing individual!

  • @wasteland.whitney
    @wasteland.whitney Жыл бұрын

    This video is so great! I love seeing you interact with everyone regardless of language barriers that could create awkward situations you still persevere. It's truly inspirational to me and the rest of the world! Sincerely, socially anxious person. I love you Lyle!

  • @tapiocamango
    @tapiocamango7 ай бұрын

    DUDE! Thanks for visiting my parent's homeland as the gecko. I really appreciate you. If I was there, I would have loved to tag along the whole time and translate for you (if you needed it haha). I really loved the encounter with the Japanese girl. I was always into Japan growing up so my mind was blown, especially by her Spanish. This was great! Keep traveling 🇬🇹😁

  • @gavin2131
    @gavin2131 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVED this video man, keep up the great work. So so interesting, kept my ADHD-self focused the whole time. With your own safety in mind, please keep these vlog-style videos coming

  • @GustoFormula
    @GustoFormula Жыл бұрын

    I've been up watching videos all night, and I'm only 13 minutes in to this so far, but this actually made me like happy and motivated for some reason. Everyone is just so nice! I love it.

  • @chonchoboncho_4626
    @chonchoboncho_4626 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle trying not to throw up was so fuckin funny omg

  • @Ploparella
    @Ploparella Жыл бұрын

    "I think I scare children." Same.

  • @dalelarson5274
    @dalelarson5274 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle found Love 💕

  • @Photik

    @Photik

    Жыл бұрын

    Lyle is love.

  • @MJ-jk9jg

    @MJ-jk9jg

    Жыл бұрын

    Lyle is love, and may his green makeup smear upon you 🙏

  • @roux-9776
    @roux-9776 Жыл бұрын

    lyle please dont just look at this videos sucess by the views. this seriously is the best video ive ever seen

  • @eliezer123412
    @eliezer123412 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite episodes of your live podcasts ever, Lyle! Please keep trying this mobile format! Day 1 was wholesome af, loved everyones energy (shout out to employees who played into the night at the museum/ronald mcdonald thing). Day 2 just doubled down on those feelings of optimism. Opening yourself up to the world will lead to the world opening itself up to you. Thank you Lyle, huge fan!

  • @KAnyeDAWay
    @KAnyeDAWay Жыл бұрын

    My boy Lyle making moves and picking up hunnies

  • @haelenhernandez6719
    @haelenhernandez6719 Жыл бұрын

    Lyle Lyle Lyle, another beautiful, golden, and banger video. Enjoyed the heck out of this, love you brother 🙌

  • @pavogus
    @pavogus Жыл бұрын

    Much respect for what you did. I haven’t been to my country in years! So glad you had a great time! Learn so much from you and it’s incredible what you did!

  • @Flame03265
    @Flame03265 Жыл бұрын

    This was nice, I'm Guatemalan but never really visited besides 1 small village when i was younger. Now i want to go explore too.

  • @b.buster
    @b.buster Жыл бұрын

    mucho gracias por la video señor zapo!!

  • @chrushernator
    @chrushernator Жыл бұрын

    Lyle! Incredible, what an awesome trip! Great to see how people responded to you, and great on you for putting yourself out there...

  • @elephantofdestiny8628
    @elephantofdestiny8628 Жыл бұрын

    this was fantastic, that lady was so nice to translate for you. Please do more like this :)

  • @Nick-qj6fb
    @Nick-qj6fb Жыл бұрын

    I was feeling very depressed and this video cheered me up. You should totally do more things similar to this!

  • @chloekrom697
    @chloekrom697 Жыл бұрын

    Geck!!! I don’t care when where or why but please continue this!!! What a delight

  • @eldasfrogs22
    @eldasfrogs22 Жыл бұрын

    So happy to see you there. I love my country ❤️

  • @marshpw
    @marshpw Жыл бұрын

    Love it man, the world needs this. I've spend some time in Central America and I've only had friendly encounters. So much love.

  • @JessicaLM15
    @JessicaLM15 Жыл бұрын

    This is so fun as a Spanish speaker 😂 you should go to Guanajuato, Mexico 🇲🇽 you did great btw!

  • @sarahleidhold740
    @sarahleidhold740 Жыл бұрын

    This is so pure, I love this!

  • @natratcritter
    @natratcritter Жыл бұрын

    10:48 I like the little Gecko Blep you did there.

  • @HughReefer47
    @HughReefer47 Жыл бұрын

    This is fire man keep doing what you do.

  • @alistairstirling9575
    @alistairstirling9575 Жыл бұрын

    Please please keep exploring this style of content!!!

  • @terminallyaverage6758
    @terminallyaverage6758 Жыл бұрын

    I love your dedication Lyle

  • @jess_hartmn2710
    @jess_hartmn2710 Жыл бұрын

    This was awesome! Loved traveling with the Geck! 🦎

  • @nostalgicpie
    @nostalgicpie Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see how the interactions change or perhaps stay very similar across the world. Amazing video!

  • @nathanielkutch1
    @nathanielkutch1 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode dude!! Really enjoyed it. Hope you got trip out with those hippies!! 😂😂

  • @DarkDase_
    @DarkDase_ Жыл бұрын

    that lady was awesome! also how amazing she knows so many languages and is also learning french

  • @Toadsanime
    @Toadsanime Жыл бұрын

    Love, love, love this format - would love to see more of this! Works great for foreign countries, meeting an assortment of people and their cultures, of course, but I reckon you could also make this work within the US.

  • @lythal1264
    @lythal1264 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! Please do more of these!

  • @Young_buck2423
    @Young_buck2423 Жыл бұрын

    I love this so much

  • @bigboska
    @bigboska Жыл бұрын

    All of these guys are gonna have some of the best stories to tell 😂

  • @vesstig
    @vesstig Жыл бұрын

    Ive never been happier to see a lizard out in public

  • @cameronmichaelscott260
    @cameronmichaelscott260 Жыл бұрын

    you have inspired me and you should absolutely do more of these

  • @FloatingInDisgrace
    @FloatingInDisgrace Жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing lyle wow

  • @Nick-qj6fb
    @Nick-qj6fb Жыл бұрын

    this is genuinely one of my favorite youtube videos ever

  • @GamerBarracks
    @GamerBarracks Жыл бұрын

    My heart is so full watching the Gecko man wander around my family home.

  • @bigboska
    @bigboska Жыл бұрын

    I think every one in the world should be a little bit like Lyle. this guy has some of the best content on KZread

  • @rqsy
    @rqsy Жыл бұрын

    loved this whole video

  • @FMSnow
    @FMSnow Жыл бұрын

    this was great man i'd love to see more

  • @mikahs7944
    @mikahs7944 Жыл бұрын

    The Italian accent on the Spanish is awesome 😂

  • @Nathan-lk4iu

    @Nathan-lk4iu

    9 ай бұрын

    Mucho gusto

  • @ciangregg
    @ciangregg Жыл бұрын

    This video was so heart warming

  • @chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b
    @chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b Жыл бұрын

    Man, even if the conversations are limited and tedious there's something really cool about trying anyway. Breaking down borders and communicating despite all lack of ability. Nice people.

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