The fact that the mother treated him as any other normal kid despite how deformed he became just shows that the most kind and caring people really do get overlooked by the jerks of the world.

@SyRose901

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the reason Joseph turned out to be a very strong man at heart.

@jayden88tay45

3 жыл бұрын

he looked gray like an elephant

@ajaku

3 жыл бұрын

Really goes to show what a powerful influence our parents can have on us. I have no doubt that the way his mom treated him and loved him as a child helped him become as strong and industrious as he was. RIP.

@memefunnyhaha8445

3 жыл бұрын

the exact same kindness in wonder

@caldw615

3 жыл бұрын

@@SyRose901 Having a good attachment figure during early childhood is extremely important for how someone develops into the adult they become and their ability to interact with others. If Joseph was raised by a mother who was cruel he likely would have gone down a very different path and gave up on several aspects of his life sooner. The Joseph the world got was a hard worker and a dreamer in spite of his deformities and the harassment from the rest of society.

His heart was "deformed" too. Very few "normal" people could endure so much, and yet persevere. The heart on this man...remarkable.

@insidiouspancake5590

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the true human in the Elephant Man were the friends he made along the way

@epicmeerkat1677

3 жыл бұрын

No, his heart wasn’t deformed. Everybody who bullied him had a deformed heart.

@willberham

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicmeerkat1677 Very well said.

@jorted_julimak

3 жыл бұрын

My dad's heart is actually deformed, please don't say that a heart is "deformed" because a person can persevere. The doctors are just waiting for his heart to fail.

@jorted_julimak

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicmeerkat1677 people with deformed hearts don't equal bad people. It makes me sad

I think he didn't fall into depression or harming himself because his mother loved him unconditionally. She gave him confidence and humanity. He might have had the worst life and later a better life, but I hope he is resting in peace and he is with his mother.

@apokkalyps6

Жыл бұрын

No, becuase it wasnt the norm to have a weak mentality. People back then didnt hang themselves for being ugly.

@apokkalyps6

Жыл бұрын

He was able to survive because despite the society laughing at him, the society kept him alive. In the nature he would have been dead before adulthood. So he was in debt with society and commiting suicide would have been the easy way out. People nowadays think everything is for granted and is the society who owes them

I met a man with a similar condition and life story. He had been horrifically burned all over his body by a car accident in his late teens/early twenties. (his motorcycle versus the old kind of Volkswagen beetle with the fuel up front). His face was scarred and he wore an eye patch, he needed many skin grafts and treatments, he couldn't hear well, he had trouble speaking clearly, and one of his hands wasn't so useful. But he was one of the sweetest nicest men I have ever met. I met him as a kid, he was friends with my dad. He had a wife who he met AFTER the accident, and two beautiful well behaved children. He held a steady job as a technician, had his own small machine shop as a hobby and did projects with his church to help people who weren't as fortunate. Despite his condition, and battling his health ailments since young adulthood, he stayed cheerful, funny and even did a few church sermons giving his testimony. He died at about age 50 from cancer. Everyone loved him.

@Bambisgf77

6 ай бұрын

That is a beautiful story, thanks for sharing.

@theq4602

6 ай бұрын

@@Bambisgf77 He was one of the best men I've ever met.

He was dealt one of the shittiest hands in history, and he played it so well that he actually came out on top and won. Mad respect!

@kevintrotter5094

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@Cragmortis

3 жыл бұрын

He is like Jojo, trolling the shit out of D'Arby with his shit hand.

@howdy.8979

3 жыл бұрын

especially on his right

@Vulturefist

3 жыл бұрын

Damn right, that’s how you play! Just like the song by Saxon: Never surrender!

@warrenb8228

3 жыл бұрын

He hit on 16 and got 21.

I think elephant man is a badass, he never surrender against all odds. He had unbelievable strong determination.

@ottosantiagolassus

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr A true fighter

@asheed

3 жыл бұрын

@leah rose no its just a tactical respawn

@stan5555

3 жыл бұрын

And let me remind you he was only 11 years old

@dr.lexwinter8604

3 жыл бұрын

@leah rose That was just a more dramatic ending for the movie, which is sadly what most people's knowledge of Joseph Merrick stems from.

@thisaintetchief8480

3 жыл бұрын

@@asheed hell ye. Ngl this video was inspirational as fuck

This man had the worst luck of any man in history and he made it through his determination was incredible

@paurushbhatnagar8100

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, sad when life gives you lemons & forget to give you sugar. You can't make lemonade. But he did put up a show

The guy was a legitimate badass, life tried to beat him down multiple times and yet he pressed on harder than ever.

"Compared to Joseph Merrick, you're basically a supermodel..." Yeah, but compared to a supermodel, I'm basically Joseph Merrick...

@javakado1828

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@thorbeorn4295

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@ericad8616

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of like an ,"is the glass half full or half empty", type of situation.

@cutestcat3633

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing lol

@jojoshoot2392

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

At least he had a caring mother

@LSK2K

3 жыл бұрын

That was taken away from him. His life was both tragic and inspiring.

@doug_h1197

3 жыл бұрын

Until she got dropped by the flu

@PieterPatrick

3 жыл бұрын

@@LSK2K Better than a mother that doesn't care and won't die.

@JustShoot117

3 жыл бұрын

This hit me hard.

@michelg3811

3 жыл бұрын

More than I can say...

I've been diagnosed and living with BDD for years. Pretty bad case. It ruined my life, my ability to make a good future for myself, and there is really nothing wrong with me objectively. I feel guilty for feeling that way even though I can't control it. The elephant man's story is unbelievably inspiring but also makes me incredibly sad. Goes to show how incredibly complex us humans really are. I think having his mother as a rock solid support in his life at the early stages played a big role in making his character so strong. I wish everyone gets to feel that kind of unconditional love in their life.

He sounds like a great guy, it’s horrible that he had to go through all that but it’s absolutely amazing that he managed to fight through and make the best out of his situation. May he Rest In Peace

People: ew my face look ugl- Elephant man: *listen here you little shit*

@reaprgamez

3 жыл бұрын

Tha- That's true.

@VincenzoCarboneMLG101

3 жыл бұрын

so true my guy

@Nani-ew1xb

3 жыл бұрын

True dude

@thinemuther4031

3 жыл бұрын

hilarious

@exzerkii9168

3 жыл бұрын

I find that disrespectful....

Moral of the story: don't feel bad about your faults, monetize them

@helios8369

3 жыл бұрын

So you're saying that I should get paid because I have a big nose?

@NumbGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@helios8369 no, you should make people pay to see it

@froggie5624

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I shall make myself a living by creating a freak show!

@fortheloveofnoise9298

3 жыл бұрын

Ricky Berwick

@IveGotBeef

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, I will monetize my depression and anxiety.

The fact that the elephant man is and will be more popular than almost everyone that watched this video is really impressive. Even if nature gives you the worst cards imaginable, there is a high chance you will be remembered way longer than a normal person

@forbidden-cyrillic-handle

Жыл бұрын

I don't want to be remembered. Wishing such a thing is weird to me.

His poetry is astounding, I teared up when you read that. I think we can all learn so much from the tragic life of Joseph Merrick - especially is closing sentiments that he left with anyone who was privileged to receive his letters.

The mother who, although died when Joseph was young, I think gave him the determination he needed.

@L16htW4rr10r

3 жыл бұрын

When you say it like that, maybe the reason why he continues on living is because he wants to make his mother proud... :,(

@rachel_v_k

3 жыл бұрын

I imagine his mother taught him that he could have a good life if he remembered what was really meaningful in this world. She saw him and loved him as a human being and instilled in him a sense of self-worth, despite his deformities. This is apparent in his poem, which was as much a message to himself as it was to others.

@rachel_v_k

3 жыл бұрын

@@L16htW4rr10r I could see that. His mother had been the only person he could turn to. If he hadn't had her during his earliest, formative years, his story would have been very different.

@madkirk7431

3 жыл бұрын

This is a shitty place for an undertale joke... So I'll *spare* you the trouble.

@samanthalarner5895

3 жыл бұрын

A mother’s love should never fail.

*"The human brain is the most complex structure in the whole entire universe"* _-Human Brain_

@zdravkonoev

3 жыл бұрын

This has two meanings, one of them is toxic and the other is true. I don't know what you meant

@kingfreddy5268

3 жыл бұрын

@@zdravkonoev i Think thats the joke behind it ^^

@zdravkonoev

3 жыл бұрын

@@kingfreddy5268 i don't think you understood my comment

@intellibi4254

3 жыл бұрын

Is this the only thing you ever comment?

@kingfreddy5268

3 жыл бұрын

@@zdravkonoev i Think you didnt understand the First comment xd

The determination he had despite his deformities is incredible. He never gave up, and actually used his appearance to his advantage.

“I would be measured by the soul, the mind is the standard of the man” Yeah dude and you scored really high!

“Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.” -Tyrion Lannister

@dulithaperera3211

3 жыл бұрын

This should be a pinned comment

@ligerfelikscayanga7361

3 жыл бұрын

Well i mean,i can hit you with an armor and you'll be hurt anyways

@bobesponja3702

3 жыл бұрын

I dont really understand this

@ballinbalgruuf8198

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobesponja3702 it means that if you wear your imperfections proudly it can not be used by others to hurt you. Since you have already come to accept it.

@johncampbell9448

3 жыл бұрын

I can merge my pure hatred and anger into armor and weapons, and nobody would be able to stop me because the armor would keep coming back, tougher than before because of my anger and hatred toward that person. Thanks for the idea, I suggest you get to space before I become the unstoppable ruler of earth.

imagine him say "ew" when he looks at you

@1s448

3 жыл бұрын

lmfao

@joshuastoaac9572

3 жыл бұрын

*john writes down note* *you Read the note* "You look disgusting"

@the_screaming_cherry3678

3 жыл бұрын

Me: did u have mirrors where u came from?

@systemdoesmusic

3 жыл бұрын

*_ouch_*

@-Dark_Shadow-

3 жыл бұрын

*BRUH*

You can really see that having a very healthy relationship with a stable parental figure during a human's critical period helps a lot in how they deal with problems / setbacks later on in life. 💕

“‘It’s true my form is something odd” “But blaming me is blaming god” “Could I create myself anew” “I would not fail in pleasing you” “Could I reach from pole to pole” “Or grasp the ocean with a span” “I would be measured by the soul: The minds the standard of the man” Beautiful poem 😿

@xanthippus3190

11 ай бұрын

“Could I create myself anew, I would not fail in pleasing you” Damn, that just reduced me to tears.

You can say whatever you want about him getting bad hands after bad hands, he was still blessed with a wonderful mother.

@rebeccatabbycat1813

3 жыл бұрын

He actually only had one bad hand... the enlarged one

@nicefloweytheoverseer7632

3 жыл бұрын

Badumtush

@alexiscruz7771

3 жыл бұрын

It must have at the very least been something that kept him going for so long. The idea that somebody could really love him, even if it is his mother, the one that was supposed to love him, she gave him a chance to live as normally as possible. That must have motivated him to keep going a bit.

@junior1388666

3 жыл бұрын

Who died

@alexiscruz7771

3 жыл бұрын

@@junior1388666 the guy that the video is about.

Why is it that the only person that cares for these people die when their child is still young, and they get handed to the care of evil and cruel people.

@RipOffProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

because those are the ones that have tragic stories written/told about them, the ones that get to keep their loving parent(or other similar caregiver) their whole lives don't.

@DetJames-wh6cc

3 жыл бұрын

A wise man once asked “why do bad things happen to good people?” I think it is because they need to be built to withstand other peoples judgment and violence. I have already been built to that point. But if I was in his situation I probably would have pushed over the edge....

@theflowerhead

3 жыл бұрын

@@RipOffProductionsLLC But even if his mom didn't die the story would be told.

@theflowerhead

3 жыл бұрын

@@DetJames-wh6cc I sure hope it's not on purpose.

@Trekov1

3 жыл бұрын

real-life plot convenience

The fact that he passed on my birthday makes me so much more sad. Like, this man could easily be the bravest, most determined individual ever. Respect

Bless Joseph’s heart for being such a resilient person.

poor guy went through so much at such a young age, it's truly unbelievable.

@randomname7321

3 жыл бұрын

This video made me be currently thinking about how good i have it, and how sad life is

@satan1626

3 жыл бұрын

Mwahahaha!!

@randomname7321

3 жыл бұрын

@@satan1626 how and what

@beahinampas3015

3 жыл бұрын

And now youngster crying if they get low heart on stupid tiktoks

@satan1626

3 жыл бұрын

@@randomname7321 He prays to God, not me.

Most of us aren't even ugly, Kids are just judgemental jerks lol

@AluneTheShaman

3 жыл бұрын

True

@benmountaingangster

3 жыл бұрын

True

@zdravkonoev

3 жыл бұрын

True

@bensophin

3 жыл бұрын

now this is just true

@futuremoonlight12

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously? You are the judgemental jerk for judging children

Oh 😥😭, my emotions are all over the place. I literally was crying about the abuse & gawking from people and how lonely & sad he must have been deep down in his soul 😢. Yet I'm inspired & happy that Joseph was such a strong, determined person who refused to give up on himself and being around people. That man had one of the Most Beautiful soul, mind & heart I've ever heard of , in a human being. That alone makes him handsome in appearance and beautiful in spirit , in my opinion. I thank God, He gave me the eyes & heart to find/see beauty in others , that the majority of the world has shunned & casted out. If he lived today, I would so hope & pray Joseph would choose me to be a friend of his. I have no doubt, Joseph loved & respected his friends and was a person that could be trusted. RIP Joseph💜. I'm sure he heard God say to him, " Job well done, good & faithful servent, Enter".

@patbaron8197

2 жыл бұрын

If there is one thing we can take away after hearing his very sad life, it’s strength and courage to carry on no matter what life’s terrible troubles we are dealt. My heart goes out to him even though he is a long time deceased. Rest in peace Mr Joesph Merrick. Also be extremely grateful we have lived a normal life in comparison to what he had to live.

The thought of him penniless, curled up on the floor of the station waiting room absolutely breaks my heart. At least his story ended on a high note. What a challenging life that ended so young. Bless his heart.

I feel bad for him , he just wanted to be accepted. People are so cruel.

@footylad6468

3 жыл бұрын

I respect him so much

@tonycariello8478

3 жыл бұрын

Different times

@notar2123

3 жыл бұрын

They don't say "it's easy to beat nettles with someone else's penis" for no reason. I'd love to see how you would have reacted almost 150 years ago.

@ydcee3123

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonycariello8478 Nope, people are still cruel. Even this video makes 'light's fun of his misery.

@dean_l33

3 жыл бұрын

@@ydcee3123 People change as times change but something still holds true whether it's good or bad depends on whos asking

Just look at his eyes. You can see his real self in his eyes.

@007Julie

3 жыл бұрын

@THE NEWMAKER no, your real self has nothing to do with your outward appearance.

@jaffil4026

3 жыл бұрын

@@007Julie thats his real self just not his inner self

@007Julie

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaffil4026 you don’t get it, what Leah is saying that by looking into his eyes you can see his soul. The eyes are the window into our soul.

@Mistner

3 жыл бұрын

How he would have looked: actually handsom omg How he did look: bone and skin tumors

@johnkeep5877

3 жыл бұрын

@@007Julie What is a soul though? I think you mean mind or brain...

The mental strength of this guy was absolutely incredible. What a fighter.

I grew up with the story of "John" (Joseph) Merrick and as a kid who was hated and bullied and mocked constantly and had a terrible family life on top of that? I could relate to him. But after watching this video, decades after the fact? The real moral of the story is that force of will can overcome most anything, and that you can't let self-pity dictate your life. Mr. Merrick was a stronger man than I ever thought he was, and thank you for making this video and making such a sensitive and nuanced presentation.

He was bullied so much, beaten, ridiculed, deformed, screamed at,.....but he kept going....such a Chad, he has my respect

@dozzybeadle9265

3 жыл бұрын

someone needs to look up the definition of chad

@tacowizurd6557

3 жыл бұрын

A Chad, in internet slang, is generally a sexually active "alpha male". The term has a history of being used by incels and other manosphere groups, though it has also become a slang term across the internet and among adolescents in general to refer to particularly courageous or competent males. This is what i found

@AqqleCider

3 жыл бұрын

Was he sexualy active though? Did his uh...

@dozzybeadle9265

3 жыл бұрын

fair play, I hate what the youth is doing to our language, it seems like its just for the sake of being different.

@archuto9438

3 жыл бұрын

@@dozzybeadle9265 Dude, he was a chad. Banging chicks isn’t the only definition to being a chad. If anything he is a king, being able to handle life with the most shitty cards handed to him and a disability, yet he was able to be courageous, become famous, and meet the king and queen of England. I hate to say this but I bet not even you yourself got to meet a king or queen in person. There is many words to describe something, just cause some online guys make it that definition doesn’t mean it will always apply to the core definition. tldr; stop being a moron that thinks one word will apply to one thing and one thing only

That poem hits right in the feels. Deformed or not, that elephant could write

@kerch-e

3 жыл бұрын

@Paul Hernandez In fact, sir, that's what your mother did when she birthed you. Good day, sir.

@markbaker5599

3 жыл бұрын

He wrote with his "trunk" as well, which is doubly impressive

@Mynameismvd

3 жыл бұрын

I am fuckin screaming lolololol

@kerch-e

3 жыл бұрын

@GOD不Slime How dare you. I've no doubt your face is easily mistaken for buttock, sir.

@glennjones7159

3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful poem indeed, and really tugs at the heart, however not his work. False Greatness by Isaac Watts truly seems to have been written for poor Mr. Joseph Merrick though, and perhaps to urge the rest of humanity to look a little deeper

this dude sounds like an amazing person and was truly determined to make the best of his life, i love this man.

man didn't join a freak show, he MADE a freak show. gigachad

And yet no records of him ever trying to harm himself or end his life, truly an inspirational man

@conservativedoggo28

3 жыл бұрын

This Generation is weak...

@samanthaswann5071

3 жыл бұрын

@@conservativedoggo28 huh? What do mean ??

@conservativedoggo28

3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthaswann5071 just many horrible thing has happened to this world and now once that everything us semi okay Instead of being happy people now have social anxiety and shit Im not tryna be mean or anything btw so sorry if i offend ir hurt you

@samanthaswann5071

3 жыл бұрын

@@conservativedoggo28 but nothing about the world is semi okay, schools haven’t changed in 100 years and make kids want to kill themselves, parents and people are still horrible, yes things have “changed” but nothing has changed much for the better. I think I’m just mad because some kid I “knew” killed himself last week.

@stephaniearcila1595

3 жыл бұрын

@@conservativedoggo28 Things might be "easier", but there are still plenty of issues in today's society, which can cause today and younger generations to undergo lots of stress and develop certain mental illness. Plus some mental illnesses or disorders aren't anyone's fault, and often exist due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. So I don't think newer generations are "weak"

I like learning about strange accounts, but this man, he was probably the most interesting, most polite, hard-working person I’ve learned about

@ballotellitubbies441

3 жыл бұрын

We built different in Leicester

@tienatic6915

2 жыл бұрын

I usually don't like history channels and stuff but thoughty2 brung me to this category

@thursoberwick1948

2 жыл бұрын

Everything I've heard about Joseph Merrick suggests he was a good man.

@jackcook2574

2 жыл бұрын

Damn right

@amooglachokla9810

2 жыл бұрын

@@ballotellitubbies441 me and all my homies have unnatural deformities.

I was feeling sorry for myself today, when I clicked on this. What a lesson to learn from a man who endured more than anyone

he may be deformed and unrecognisable, but he was a warm and wholesome man.

Everyone else: I'm so ugly omg like- Joseph: You're lucky enough to look like a human being.

@guddizlegudino1218

3 жыл бұрын

Joseph: listen here you ungrateful little shit

@magk2524

3 жыл бұрын

just because one guy 150 years ago had the shittiest luck and was born like that, doesn't mean you're lucky

@pillarmenn1936

3 жыл бұрын

@@magk2524 your luckier than him so I'd say it does

@dreugh424

3 жыл бұрын

@@pillarmenn1936 Not really. If you get shot and your friend gets shot twice, are you lucky?

@pillarmenn1936

3 жыл бұрын

@@dreugh424 Uh yes? higher chance of surviving? I think the problem isn't with me but with you friend

"What happened to your son? He used to be so healthy!" "Well when I was pregnant I got scared by an elephant" "Oh ok makes sense"

@emingmann1400

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@engelmerial

3 жыл бұрын

It would have if it was before the 19s

@theabsolutelycursedsprout9308

3 жыл бұрын

*Sam o' nella intro plays*

@DarkMatter1919

3 жыл бұрын

Huh?? What a stupid comment

@nadeezn

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarkMatter1919 alright youtube user darkmatter1919

Given what we know today about radiation exposure that they didn't know then I wonder if he was somehow exposed to a large but non-lethal dose as a child. His deformities seem to be more severe on his right side while the left seems most normal. Were there any types of glowing toys in his time? Noting his skull and shoulder, perhaps a toy he would sleep with.

@reachandler3655

Жыл бұрын

Intriguing hypothesis.

@janetpendlebury6808

Жыл бұрын

Radiation was not 'discovered' until after he was born, and how would he have come into such a large dose anyway? If it was in the toys when he was young you would expect a large number of children showing the same effects. Most toys would have been wooden in nature , or cloth dolls etc. at that time. And most working class children would not have had many toys.

@mabutoo

Жыл бұрын

@@janetpendlebury6808 Discovered is the keyword. They could have been using radioactive material without understanding its full danger. Perhaps a substance to warm a bed on a cold night or light a room. We know that as far back as the ancient Egyptians had used radioactive material in religions artifacts. Who knows what he could have been exposed to accidentally. Keep in mind some toys back then were individually made not mass produced. Also the toy idea was speculative. Could have been a pillow or maybe something he was exposed to only once.

@albertacorralez2871

Жыл бұрын

@@janetpendlebury6808 Radiation being discovered in a later time, don’t negate the fact radiation has always existed. Ever heard of the Radium Girls? These women ingested radium with nearly every brushstroke when painting luminous watches, In the 1916’s. Radium is a radioactive element, and it was used in cosmetics, paint, toothpaste, and even food and drinks.

@margarita.passion

Жыл бұрын

radiation exposure really doesn't cause these the kind of deformities and mutations - cancer, severe illness, burns and other injuries but direct mutations like this just don't happen. If his mother/father were exposed to radiation, it's possible their DNA could have been mutated in some way but that's very unlikely since radiation wasn't observed and radium wasn't isolated until 1898, 8 years after his death

mad respect for this man he is the real insperational story that we should tell

A *real* mother will always love her child!

@Saber23

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why you should never underestimate the power of motherhood I get angry when I see people shitting on the concept saying it’s bad or unnecessary the love of his mother probably saved this mans life and pushed him to succeed despite everything that went wrong

@DesertSessions93

2 жыл бұрын

@@Saber23 growing up without a mother is very, very hard to do.... It's kinda hell on earth

@Saber23

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesertSessions93 yeah I can’t imagine and I consider myself lucky especially in these modern times that I had both my parents and let’s not forget to give credit to our fathers as well having a good father in the house is extremely important for young boys especially when they reach adolescence

@matthewmartin5763

2 жыл бұрын

My Father passed away when I was 8 and my sister was 6. At the time and through my teens I never truly appreciated how hard it must of been for my Mother to raise two children into adulthood. We never went wanting for food or a place to sleep. Quite the opposite. We had school supplies and were able to take part in sports. She had a full time job with a small supplement from Social Security from my Dad. The fact that were were low-income was never used as an excuse to deny us something we truly wanted to do. Except ice hockey. That was out of the question. My point is that that woman sacrificed a social life and future romantic prospects for her children to grow up somewhat normal lives. She's the reason I keep going. I want her to be proud. And, if someone messes with her; you best believe I'm gonna go Kill Bill on them. She's still my #1 fan, somehow, after all the mistakes.

@sunofshangoihate45thihated85

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

He was in a work prison for 4 years, But he didn’t give up He lost his popularity in freak shows, But he still didn’t give up. He had his life savings taken away, But he WOULD NOT give up He was beaten and lonely, BUT HE NEVER GAVE UP.

@andredeketeleastutecomplex

3 жыл бұрын

That almost read like my own life.

@xivering

3 жыл бұрын

He didn’t deserve to die.. his poem was beautiful

@Schnifty23

3 жыл бұрын

@@andredeketeleastutecomplex lies

@chrissibersky4617

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people helped him out too.

@Terminator-ks7vm

2 жыл бұрын

Never gonna give you up

Wow! This man was treated brutally by random people because of his appearance. But he still had a good soul and heart. This shows that humanity can be really cruel.

when he said 27 I was shocked.... All of that?? in only 27 years! that's crazy

@danielleoliver1734

Жыл бұрын

@Final Failure life expectancy is so low because of high infant mortality, is you made it to adulthood you would have likely lived longer than that

This guy lived his life like his deformities didn't exist, mad respect.

@MetaReplication

2 жыл бұрын

He didn't just do that, he used his deformities to his advantage, in spite of all of the insults that were undoubtedly hurled at him throughout life. Absolute chad.

@zp944

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say he lived like they didn't exist. If anything he lived like they were all he had

@Lumberjack_king

2 жыл бұрын

He used all he got and succeeded for a bit

@johncox2865

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt that.

@dimitriusdavis1758

2 жыл бұрын

The balls on this many

Freaks: I'm gonna star in a show and make a decent living entertaining people! Victorian moral puritans: Freakshows are exploitative and cruel! Freaks: "thrown out on the street"

@Gingersnaps_the_pumpkin_kitty

3 жыл бұрын

Well it does depend on if it was the "Freaks' " choice or not as well as if audience members are allowed to abuse them. Slavery was a common theme amongst shows featuring deformed entertainers.

@arthas640

3 жыл бұрын

Freak shows really were a mixed bag, some severely disabled people made a good living at it and for many it was their best prospect in life. It allowed them to earn a comfortable living and got them out in public where they'd normally be dirt poor and isolated. They could also sometimes be virtual slaves owned by the person running the show.

@rokkraljkolesa9317

3 жыл бұрын

why do so many people not know how to use quotation marks *quotation marks are for dialogue, not for actions performed by characters*

@ASHERUISE

3 жыл бұрын

Get woke go broke?

@dinnerboons1504

3 жыл бұрын

@@arthas640 sometimes literal slaves because they were bought as slaves.

Rest in peace Joseph, you amazingly brave human. Your story will continue to inspire people until the end of our time. I am so happy people are calling you by your proper name now and not John. Rest in peace sweet human x

This man, Joseph, had such a beautiful soul. I’m in tears 😭

"Too freakish for a freak show" Damn...

@biem7091

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

As a modern day “freak” I can tell you exactly how it feels to be stared at, laughed at. It sucks. Those with disabilities and differences don’t exist to make you all feel better about your lives. We are more than our differences we are whole people. We don’t want your pity or praise for a life lived as we must. Nothing about us, without us.

@TeamCat1128

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@rabbithole9373

3 жыл бұрын

More power to you 😎

@g.constraint1392

3 жыл бұрын

dont care didnt ask that's unrelated to everything

@AddinRoyale

3 жыл бұрын

just Googled your name. Damn it looks scary at first. Hope you are living a cool life :)

@Blahalel

3 жыл бұрын

@@g.constraint1392 S H U T

I have special needs kids...and I pray everyday that I live a long, LONG time...for their sake. I can't imagine how his mother's death at only 11 years old would have permanently "scarred" him for life. Poor little Joseph. A remarkable man.

Damn, that ending made me cry a bit. What an amazing story.

Bruh..... he died possibly because he wanted to lie down jst a little bit more comfortably and crossed the border....... sad af

@cacadordevacilao6788

3 жыл бұрын

He died because he wanted to sleep like a "Normal Person" thing that, for the first time, he feels like

@tampauser6879

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he intentionally laid down to die, knowing he would suffocate.

@thefool5460

3 жыл бұрын

@@tampauser6879 I feel like that happened. Even the most brave person can break down. I’m assuming that it would’ve grown worse the longer he lived. He knew that he would’ve lived a life of torture so he let himself pass away. It’s such a sad story...😢

@greenmilemirogrow524

3 жыл бұрын

He killed him self it’s well known.

@tampauser6879

3 жыл бұрын

@@greenmilemirogrow524 It would make sense. I'm going to check out the movie. Seem to remember Michael Jackson had bought the remains. Seems like they could now be doing DNA studies to find out what he really had.

Is this what the saying “Only worth a mother’s love” came from? That must be torture.

@alexiscruz7771

3 жыл бұрын

"A face only a mother could love"

@Vyansya

3 жыл бұрын

Even a mother would have a very hard time if their child turns out like this, im gonna guess most would abandon their child.

@asherikamichaela8425

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vyansya Maybe, but nobody worth their salt would.

@rachelleredd8803

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vyansya unfortunately, you might be right. Let's hope there are more good people in the world than bad ones, though.

The part where he wasnt bothered about the bullying as he knew hed see his mam at the end of the day made me so happy

0:21 *Imagine how Mind-blowing it would've been if as he did that he pulled his mustache off*

Worst part of his disease still seems to be the inability to grow a mustache.

@joeybouwmeester6465

3 жыл бұрын

This has been uploaded for 2 mins but u posted this comments 34 mins ago

@nghtmre4871

3 жыл бұрын

How so early

@scoochalot8486

3 жыл бұрын

prolly either patreon or member

@film57r7

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no muuustashio

@kailaayling9989

3 жыл бұрын

poor man x

\you got to admit, Joseph Merrick is a stronger person then most people. He didn't care much about his appearance and he is very good at writing proems.

@gserin2764

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah even though people bully him, he don't care!

@bombfire8280

3 жыл бұрын

He is probably the strongest Man I've ever heard of

@osamics

3 жыл бұрын

@@bombfire8280 well he IS the (elephant) man after all! badum tsssss

@umaygotmememophobia5099

3 жыл бұрын

i dont gonna be an asshole but the great depression came at 1929 though and he died at 1890

@HF-tg6dy

3 жыл бұрын

How do you know he didn't care

One of those stories that literally makes you tear up at points. I do not comprehend how someone could be as evil as to steal everything from someone that disadvantaged, that sweet, and so determined to not give up. I’m at least he found some periods of solace in his later life. Not even trying to be morbid and depressing but if that were me, I don’t think I would’ve been able to handle life

Didn't expect the poem at the end would make me cry.

"His mother was scared by an elephant during pregnancy" Wait, so is _that_ where Joseph's stage name came from?!

@icedragon9097

3 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video or nah

@HF-tg6dy

3 жыл бұрын

@@icedragon9097 clearly not 😂

@zii8568

3 жыл бұрын

Probably it all adds up if not then it's a weird coincidence.

@jennyrose9454

3 жыл бұрын

Ever heard the theory of maternal impression ? For example my mom fell down stairs when pregnsnt with me and got a big bruise on her leg. She swears I was born with a birthmark the exact same place. It's not science more like superstition.

@GrifoStelle

3 жыл бұрын

@@zii8568 skin roughened and turned grey. Mouth twisted made his teeth and tongue protrude giving him a vague elephant look

Poor guy, his life was so sad, but with all the disabilities and without anyone to support him, he managed to succeed in some places. Defently the strongest person I've ever heard of. Luck was neve on his side and he probably felt alone and ashamed of himself. If I only could have been there for him... After hearing this story im so thankful for my life and the fact that luck is on my side between time to time.

@Scout-xw1uk

3 жыл бұрын

I love that pfp

@bombfire8280

3 жыл бұрын

@@Scout-xw1uk thanks XD

@wilhelmdietz4023

2 жыл бұрын

Still though, not trying to be a dick, but if you'd have lived back then, you probably would've treated him like trash as well, just like all of us. Because the people of that time didn't understand him, hell we don't even understand him now.

I couldn't imagine what he was going through he never gave up and that is what life is. Mad respect to him

It’s so nice to see all this compassion. Think about this next time you disregard or quietly judge someone else. which, sadly regardless of feeling or response, will happen.

I almost cried at the end, this guy went through so much. Huge respect

@moonygacha8089

3 жыл бұрын

How’d you do the no name.

@rachaelchai8655

3 жыл бұрын

'Normal' humans called him disgusting, the real disgusting thing is how they treated him.

@Kanto141

3 жыл бұрын

@@moonygacha8089 No name?

@DiscoTimelordASD

3 жыл бұрын

I did cry.

@iwantagooddoujin6917

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I wasn't expecting myself to cry though

"I Cried Because I Had No Shoes Until I Saw A Man With No Feet." The Late Helen Keller...

@stephenmoore4676

3 жыл бұрын

poetic but weird. Helen was blind.

@Suppitschele21

3 жыл бұрын

How did she see anything

@bonesynormus376

3 жыл бұрын

"My favorite color is velcro." -Hellen Keller

@skylas711

3 жыл бұрын

She literally is fake idc what anyone says

@Suppitschele21

3 жыл бұрын

@@skylas711 I love it

You presented this beautifully and respectfully, left tears in my eyes, thank you.

Heartbreaking. I still remember watching the film and running out of the cinema in floods of tears.what a real gentleman he was, in every sense of the word.🌹

he died so young, yet his life was so epic...he was literally a larger than life figure. he must have had the mind of a old man, all the adversaries he had been through...

@msmltvcktl

2 жыл бұрын

*adversity. Adversaries are people

@_d2082

2 жыл бұрын

@@msmltvcktl probably a bit of both tbh

It's incredible that we still don't know what caused the deformities.

@sonnyfox60

3 жыл бұрын

Most likely something called Proteus syndrome people say

@esalvador4197

3 жыл бұрын

Probably something went wrong with the his DNA

@derp-7274

3 жыл бұрын

His mum had horrible genes she Joseph wasn't her first child but the only one to survive more than 5 years if age and it's not her parenting skills that caused thier death it was their genes

@goodstuffbadstuff2304

3 жыл бұрын

@@derp-7274 where did you get that?

@derp-7274

3 жыл бұрын

@@goodstuffbadstuff2304 another comment

Thank you for this touching story of Joseph Merrik. Although I knew his basic story, your details brought him more to life than I knew. What a remarkable man. 💜🙏🏼

Such an amazing story of one persons will to keep on going, against great odds. I think it fair to say, most people would have given up. Very inspirational story. Great work telling it.

I've always heard poor Joseph Merrick was actually a very kind man who suffered horribly due to his appearance. But I had no idea about so much of this. Poor guy.

@myfirstcrappyvideobilly

3 жыл бұрын

Read the book. It really hits in the feels.

@purpled4864

3 жыл бұрын

Look up the card models he made and painted and presented to people. They're so pretty

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that people with physical deformities are often the sweetest and funniest people you will ever meet. They have to evolve a powerful character to deal with the teasing and mean nature of people as they grow up. Meanwhile beautiful people are often shallow and uninteresting.

@myfirstcrappyvideobilly

3 жыл бұрын

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 it's true bro. I used to wonder what life would be like without it. And before the pandemic it always looked like it would be better. But now I'm doing good and it's like that was all to get to this.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

@@myfirstcrappyvideobilly Glad to hear it man.

Thjs man deserves all human's respect.

@Fanimati0n

3 жыл бұрын

@Utube hates Free speech it's a pfp, dude. Some people just don't like showing their face online

@il_hectisch

3 жыл бұрын

@Utube hates Free speech ok what

@sancaioric8438

3 жыл бұрын

Egg

@il_hectisch

3 жыл бұрын

@@sancaioric8438 P O G

@Fanimati0n

3 жыл бұрын

@@anonymous-mi8su he was hating on someone for their anime pfp

Cheers, mate. Your account gave me great warmth. Such a remarkable, unassailable spirit he was, and that came across resoundingly well in your telling.

It takes a lot to be able to keep going after all that he went through and live the happiest life he possibly could in his situation, and I'm very inspired by Joseph. Its pretty awesome to be able to take your problems and make them work in your favor.

Just imagine the pain this man went through, and it wasn’t even his fault 💔

“I would be measured by the soul, the mind is the standard of the man” Such wise words from someone who was so young, damn...

@tgbluewolf

2 жыл бұрын

For better or worse, pain and suffering often matures people. It's quite a conundrum: people laud wisdom and empathy, while fearing the situations that can cultivate them; meanwhile, even those who have those traits naturally are often ignored during their lives.

@taylorswink9653

2 жыл бұрын

@@tgbluewolf Well thought and said.

@eehyetti

2 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain what he meant by that?

@Hug0Pro

2 жыл бұрын

@@eehyetti Man has more than just his mind and what it sees physically. There is divinity within us, there is a soul. Something much grander than our minds and our minds will never be able to gaze into. He would like to be judged on the size of his soul (like god supposedly does) instead of being judged by the standards of the average men and what their minds see.

@eehyetti

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hug0Pro Thank you 🙏🏻

Joseph Merrick was a beautiful soul, as well as an awe inspiring and truly amazing piece of history. Not only do his words bring tears to my eyes, but leave me wishing we heard more of what he was thinking in those hard times, wondering what other admirable words he could have written and spoken. If only we appreciated him then as we do now. Truly a great video and a sentimental one that has sparked so much emotion at least within my own heart.

Presented with excellence and compassion. Thank you

He was a fighter. He took what life gave him and made the most of it. I bet he's probably the most handsome man in Heaven.

@apollyonnoctis1291

3 жыл бұрын

“The circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” -Mewtwo, Pokémon The First Movie

@jolynecujoh2694

3 жыл бұрын

@@apollyonnoctis1291 tf is happening over in pokemon

@DarthVader-zk6dq

3 жыл бұрын

@@jolynecujoh2694 Shhhhh.. just give him his moment.

@kingartheus6736

3 жыл бұрын

That guy just slayed with a pokon quote right? Like im not drunk or high im seeing right wtf 🤣 2021 sure promises alot

@collinrogers4742

3 жыл бұрын

@@jolynecujoh2694 two god level cat like creatures nearly destroying the world in a fight to the death until a ten year old nearly dies in an attempt to get them to stop.

That theory of multiple illnesses attacking at the same time could actually be it. Since it was his _bones_ that were mutating, it may have been statue syndrome, where bones grow and overtake the entire body, making the skeleton look like a “statue”. The abnormal growth of bones combined with another illness may be how this happened.

@itsDjjayy

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed but what about the father

@happypiano4810

2 жыл бұрын

He didn’t become like a statue though. I think Proteus Syndrome.

@flowerfaerie8931

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the current theory is that he had a severe case of Proteus Syndrome.

@loganwork7024

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks random man on the internet. I belive you. Screw all of the doctors through out history

@wyntyrr

2 жыл бұрын

@@flowerfaerie8931 Not just severe, but the most extreme case of it.

Wow… this really is such a touching story, no matter how much adversity and awful, horrible luck this man faced he still tried a prevailed to the very end. What a strong soul, I hope that he experiences nothing but true health and happiness in all of his next lives

For my biology class (or was it zoology?) we were assigned a project for genetic defects and/or anomalies. Since The Elephant Man is, and always will be, one of my favorite films of all time, I chose to research Joseph's disorder. To this day, there isn't much information I could find on the subject, but I made up for it with brief anecdotes on Joseph's life. I must've done a good job because the whole class, which was pretty talkative throughout everyone else's presentations, went mostly silent throughout mine.

Ever since I found out about him, I've always wanted to give him a nice hug. He definitely deserves one. I have the utmost respect for Joseph and his perseverance

@jjcoola998

2 жыл бұрын

He needed someone to smash though 😭

@elcuy3544

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjcoola998 That'd get his bones broken

@Wulfahlicious

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjcoola998 you & me know damn well not only you thought of that 💀

Joseph was extremely intelligent. I've read his letters he sent to his pen pals, and seen the miniature building models he built. Truly someone inspiring that he wouldn't let his physical limitations get in the way.

I feel like if he were to of been born in todays society he would have been more accepted , but back in the late 1800’s people weren’t accepting of abnormal looks and behaviors, still despite all he went through he still continued to be great.. Awesome story thoughty2 👌

This is the first time that I have heard the backstory of the Elephant Man. You told the story with such eloquence and passion that I had to listen to the whole thing. If you don’t mind I am going to use this video as a stepping stone for those who are having a terrible time with life to show that the Elephant Man never gave up and just kept moving forward.

He was actually intelligent and mature person, that's the real beauty of a person!

@popefrancis8960

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, acording to the doctors who studied him, he was actually above average intelligence. He was actually a really smart person.

Why don't they just sequence the Elephant Man's DNA? They could learn quite a lot about Him from a D.N.A. test.

@big.ant538

3 жыл бұрын

Well, when research began shortly after Joseph’s death the technology wasn’t advanced enough to draw any conclusions. When research was put back into action a few years ago, his bones had unfortunately been bleached as his skeleton had previously been put on display in a museum.

@rubyy.7374

3 жыл бұрын

@@big.ant538 But there are people today who have his condition. We could sequence them instead.

@Heisenburga

3 жыл бұрын

@3rd Way you should still let people Rest In Peace. You shouldn’t sequence their DNA against their own will.

@sonyagriffy

3 жыл бұрын

@@Heisenburga he had a incredible diformity/condition and if they ever wanted to find a cure or learn more about it "sequencing against their will" doesnt really matter, especially after death, are they not suposed to study him?

@Heisenburga

3 жыл бұрын

@@sonyagriffy I get what you mean, like it would be for the greater good, but is still wrong to do that.

Wow! What an incredible story! I remember seeing the movie, which played up that Joseph Merrick was very intelligent and a true gentleman, despite his horrifying deformities. It seems, they got that part right, but his true story is way more inspiring. Thank you for making it known. I like that he was not a victim and that when he needed it, he got support. Unusual for Victorian times.

Despite every challange I think he truely won in life, hes made immortal for his kind soul and effort. Wish i could shake his hand and have a conversation.