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giantdonuts
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I’m watching his ‘worlds worst cruise’ video - why does he develop a foreign accent and speak in broken English when talking to non British people 
You want me to take photo of you?
You want me to take photo of you?
Lalalaand
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honestly I have to disagree. I think he seems like a really nice guy,
I’ve got mixed feelings. I used to really enjoy his videos because of his relaxed friendly attitude and the way he would just chat to anyone.
Recently, I guess around the 7 wonders of the world time i started to find it annoying how he wears his ignorance as a badge of pride. Like saying “gracias” to everyone in Rio for instance.
And that annoyed me even more in the Korea vlogs. He seems to think it makes him open minded but really it made him susceptible to a lot of the propaganda and oblivious to the nuances of what he was shown of North Korean society. I think it’s great how he will happily chat to anyone but when he sneaked over to the other side of the beach , I don’t know if he should have shown everyone’s faces on camera. I mean they didn’t seem to mind so it’s probably fine as they are clearly priveleged people to even be there and give a positive image of people happy at the beach, but the fact is it wouldn’t even occur to him in another situation that he might be putting someone in danger. That they only want tourists to interact with specially trained tour guides for a reason.
Another example of awkward ignorance when he asked the guide if she had ever flown on the airline when her reaction showed of course that would never be an option.And his reaction to eating the clams was just so unnecessary and disrespectful.
Recently, I guess around the 7 wonders of the world time i started to find it annoying how he wears his ignorance as a badge of pride. Like saying “gracias” to everyone in Rio for instance.
And that annoyed me even more in the Korea vlogs. He seems to think it makes him open minded but really it made him susceptible to a lot of the propaganda and oblivious to the nuances of what he was shown of North Korean society. I think it’s great how he will happily chat to anyone but when he sneaked over to the other side of the beach , I don’t know if he should have shown everyone’s faces on camera. I mean they didn’t seem to mind so it’s probably fine as they are clearly priveleged people to even be there and give a positive image of people happy at the beach, but the fact is it wouldn’t even occur to him in another situation that he might be putting someone in danger. That they only want tourists to interact with specially trained tour guides for a reason.
Another example of awkward ignorance when he asked the guide if she had ever flown on the airline when her reaction showed of course that would never be an option.And his reaction to eating the clams was just so unnecessary and disrespectful.
leigh213
VIP Member
New series, and it's actually really good.
First day and second day with him stuck in that same taxi trying to figure out how to communicate and get over the bridge in Turkey had me howling.
Then day 2 him going to Stonehenge, and meeting a guy who seemed higher than a kite.
I think he's turned a new leaf to where he won't be doing no money challenges and Mcd's stuff or sneaking in hotels now. Mostly because it seems like he's hit the bigtime. Was recently on an island ( mind went blank as to where it was) and then rubbing shoulders in Monaco. That's all fine, I just hope he doesn't get arrogant, because the whole fun of watching him travel is him treating people he meets like an every-man and finding hole in the wall places that tourists don't normally see.
I realize I might be the only one in this thread, but even if that's the case, I enjoy it lol. It's all good
First day and second day with him stuck in that same taxi trying to figure out how to communicate and get over the bridge in Turkey had me howling.
Then day 2 him going to Stonehenge, and meeting a guy who seemed higher than a kite.
I think he's turned a new leaf to where he won't be doing no money challenges and Mcd's stuff or sneaking in hotels now. Mostly because it seems like he's hit the bigtime. Was recently on an island ( mind went blank as to where it was) and then rubbing shoulders in Monaco. That's all fine, I just hope he doesn't get arrogant, because the whole fun of watching him travel is him treating people he meets like an every-man and finding hole in the wall places that tourists don't normally see.
I realize I might be the only one in this thread, but even if that's the case, I enjoy it lol. It's all good
RandomUser12345
Well-known member
He is like my worst nightmare as an introvert lol. I enjoy watching his videos and it is nice how he gets chatting to absolutely everyone as now everyone's so insulated in their own world. I just watched the cruise video he did and he ended up meeting some random guys and joining them for dinner. I do wish I was a bit more like that as life is meant to be for living and meeting people and having cool experiences but I am not lol.
Former_Antelopee
VIP Member
He always just wants chicken 
whenever he tries any national dish he eats a few spoonfuls
whenever he tries any national dish he eats a few spoonfuls
JulesWake
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100% agree, either burned through his earnings or perhaps ran out of creative ideas. The monopoly board places he didn't land on would be a great opportunity, see places he has yet to visit. (if that's possible). He covered quite a bit of the States on past vlogs, didn't he? 7 Continents in 7 days was entertaining, although I'd imagine it's exhausting.
ScottyWalden
Active member
Maybe they have these Youtubers on standby at short notice in case a cancellation comes up (who doesn't get a refund), and its there way of getting it out there.
If I was travelling in that, I'd want a longer flight and one that doesn't include having to sleep!
AscotAlice
Chatty Member
I have watched his Saudi offering and the Margaritaville cruise. I am afraid I have to mute him as he is the most annoying , in your face Twat on speed. He really would be my worst nightmare in a peaceful pricey resort he is loud, obnoxious and lairy and reminds me of Harry Enfield's Scousers and I usually like Sousers
leigh213
VIP Member
I think I have the worst timing lol, here he goes doing a no money right after I said that haha. Gosh.You spoke too soon
He must spend a fortune on plane tickets always booking them last minute.
I think a good series would be visiting countries that start with every letter (or cities), maybe putting the options on a wheel to decide which.
I like that idea of yours in the last sentence; I also think he's doubled up and gone to a lot of the same places over again in his challenges, so I think somehow it would be good if he could find a way to raise the chances that he could end up in more unique places than before. I'd really like it if he'd go more throughout Asia and Scandinavia etc.
JulesWake
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I did enjoy Etihad from Simon, although I've seen it with other people who imo did a much better job. Didn't he say he paid for the residences, which is a bit surprising given his free fast food antics. He's probably done quite well for some time now. Wonder if he's burnt out or if he still enjoys doing content. Some of his train vlogs were dull, which I didn't make it to the end. Anyone have a favourite from Simon that you'd recommend.
leigh213
VIP Member
His "Sweden with No Money" video came up in my suggestions last night so I went ahead and watched it. And yep, still irritated the more it went on.
At one point, when he kept trying to get access to different pools and spas and it wasn't happening, he was like " well the Swedish spas aren't treating me too well this time are they"... and I was like well you're not paying one red cent, so.... what do you expect.
Then he was probably busted at McDonald's again when he tried the whole " I was short a burger and I don't have my receipt and can't show you my bank account because it's in the UK and hasn't been processed yet" thing. But some dude in there recognized him and watches him and likely told the manager after he left.
I can't believe he has no shame about it. I do also cringe at the way bystanders and other folk are all in his videos without knowing because he likely holds his camera/ phone in a way they can't tell.
Then he roomed with some guy that he found on an app I guess? And while it turned out fine this time and every other time prior, because he's still alive, I just feel like he's going to eventually room with the wrong stranger.
At one point, when he kept trying to get access to different pools and spas and it wasn't happening, he was like " well the Swedish spas aren't treating me too well this time are they"... and I was like well you're not paying one red cent, so.... what do you expect.
Then he was probably busted at McDonald's again when he tried the whole " I was short a burger and I don't have my receipt and can't show you my bank account because it's in the UK and hasn't been processed yet" thing. But some dude in there recognized him and watches him and likely told the manager after he left.
I can't believe he has no shame about it. I do also cringe at the way bystanders and other folk are all in his videos without knowing because he likely holds his camera/ phone in a way they can't tell.
Then he roomed with some guy that he found on an app I guess? And while it turned out fine this time and every other time prior, because he's still alive, I just feel like he's going to eventually room with the wrong stranger.
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