2022 in Review - Worst Business Decisions of the Year

[@andiward7068]

Simon's tangents turn a script from a vid into an experience. It's legit like a conversation instead of a lecture

[@zarasbazaar]

I prefer his format. When people just read from a script, there's a loss in intonation and I eventually tune them out. The random element of Simon's scripts make them so much more interesting.

[@djdrack4681]

[talking about something totally different]... "So there I was and just realized that it wasn't ketchup that I put on the burger, but BBQ sauce...isn't it odd that brands make condiment bottles the same shape for different condiments? Whats up with that?.... Like this one time I got to go on field trip to local canning factory and its amazing the process for bottling mustard. I don't like mustard, but was impressed how much they make a day" ...what were we talking about again?

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Simon: (mispronounces "adidas") adidas: (removes and raises flip-flop)

[@pelago_]

100%

[@Hannah-c8o]

@@djdrack4681 “so there I was, BBQ sauce all over my titties”

[@jcoe371]

As a magic the gathering player your description of MTG is closer than anyone really wants to admit

[@zdenekhostasa5726]

He is...quite on point there actually

[@kit782]

Yup. Had to agree on that one.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

ALL the way back to the early 90's when Magic was still a brand new game/collecting concept, there was a T-shirt that hit the market which read : "ANY SUFFICIENTLY COMPLICATED CARD GAME IS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM MAGIC: THE GATHERING" SO... It's not ALL of us who aren't willing to admit to it. ;o)

[@pjweisberg]

A lot of the early play tester were from Richard Garfield's bridge club

[@IKMcGwee]

High fantasy Bridge isn't a bad tldr of MtG

[@brandonford8092]

I like how he complains about Danny writing a long script but half of the episode is him ranting 🤣🤣

[@robpatty6062]

Welcome to brain blaze.... allegedly 😁🤪

[@lekiscool]

Thats part of the BB brand at this point. 😂

[@ThatWriterKevin]

Yes...Danny...

[@serephita]

it was Kevin this time lol and I love how more than 50% of the episode is just Elon and Twitter

[@ThatWriterKevin]

@@serephita I was actually surprised he still did the episode since Danny's one on Elon, which I was unaware of, went live like two days after I submitted this.

[@dancingjoey01]

"I drive a Volvo" I hadn't considered it before, but yeah, Simon is THE most Volvo driver I can think of 😂

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

In the suit and glasses , totally .

[@ChristinaMaterna]

There's an Aussie comedy song about Volvo drivers... I can see Simon doing half of it too 🤣 Volvo man - scared weird little guys

[@SmokeyChipOatley]

Simon strikes me as the kinda guy who not only drives a Volvo but also unironically listens to the complimentary CD of classical music that comes included with the car. “Aww shit son what is this motha-effin Beethoven!? Whatever it is it SLAPS!” -Simon test driving his Volvo

[@jamesmerutka889]

Funny that he talks about size comparisons in cars... And as an American, the second biggest car I've driven was a Volvo. 😂

[@acam4519]

@@ChristinaMaternathere is also an American song like that “Volvo driving soccer mom - everclear

[@atheistmom3591]

I like the longer scripts cause they make me feel like I’m down at the pub sharing a brew with Fact Boi and the Basement Crew. 🍻

[@cecearen5129]

I talk to him like he can hear me. My kids look at me like I'm insane!

[@timforsher4766]

Fact Boi and The Basement Crew would be an awesome band name.

[@TitularHeroine]

And now I'm picturing a nice cozy dim brick-walled basement bar. Nice

[@AgtWashingtub]

@@cecearen5129 Welp, at least I am not the only one.

[@peggywoods4327]

@@TitularHeroine or that one corner snug

[@Benihime25]

Since Simon mentioned it comes up a lot in Kevin’s scrips and still doesn’t know what it is, I feel like now is the time for Kevin to do like a 3 hour epic blaze on magic: the gathering Also Simon, we actually LOVE longer episodes, especially on this channel. More epic blazes

[@AgtWashingtub]

Fairly certain Simon doesn't like the longer episodes because they take longer to make, and bring in the same money as a shorter episode. What we like =/= more money for Mr Big Brain.

[@Nefville]

I sincerely hope Eli Lily lost more money because of that tweet than they would have if they had just made insulin free.

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

As a diabetic type 1, I think they could definitely stand to lose some more cash for that. Lol

[@badluck5647]

​@@Im-Not-a-Dog Remember, the extra costs are always passed to the consumer. Why else are profits going up with inflation?

[@slcpunk2740]

Giving away stuff for free is not how capitalism works. How are the rich supposed to get richer?

[@ghidxrah2102]

@@badluck5647 Inflation is completely manufactured. If it was the result of extra costs they wouldn't repeatedly report increased profit.

[@badluck5647]

@@ghidxrah2102 That is not how inflation works. In America 5% of inflation is due to increased money supply, increased energy prices, and government interference in the labor market. Companies found that consumers expect the price increase due to inflation, so they been able to increase the prices an additional 2% to pad their margins without consumer backlash. This is what makes up the 7% increase in inflation.

[@robertwalker-smith2739]

Describing Magic:the Gathering as a mix between Pokémon and bridge is remarkably accurate for someone who hasn't played the game.

[@BluePhoenix7373]

For the writers who read the comments: I’m pretty sure these videos are so long because of Simon’s additions, not the length of your scripts. Just a viewer opinion. That said, I think the show as it is currently is a decent balance of written script to Simon’s interjections, and the whole thing-video length, editing, tangents, etc.-works for me: I wouldn’t keep watching if it didn’t. TLDR Y’all keep doing what you’re doing into 2023 and beyond 👍

[@Imknowitall]

Don’t complain about Simon tangents either

[@BluePhoenix7373]

@@Imknowitall I didn’t mean to sound like I was complaining about the tangents, because I’m definitely not-I just think it’s a little unfair of Simon to come down on the writers for their scripts being “too long” when it’s his own stories and thoughts that extend the time he spends filming videos the most. I like listening to them, but it isn’t 100% on the writers that videos tend to be longer.

[@KS-PNW]

I don't mind the tangents but I am getting sick of hearing him b!tch about the length of scripts when they're only as long as they are because of him...

[@fantasymagic97]

Agreed. Plus, I often listen to these videos at work (today is an exception) so I love it when they are a little longer and I don’t have to change videos as often.

[@chunellemariavictoriaespan8752]

Same...

[@d4mdcykey]

It's about 3 hours until midnight here and in celebration of finally ending a shit-year, I am utterly, not allegedly, blazed out of my gourd and watching Simon essentially throw a big middle finger into the face of bullshittery and laughing hysterically while doing it. LEGEND

[@CharlesGriswold]

From now on, I think I'll refer to the devil's lettuce as "brain blaze."

[@cherylrayes8015]

I love how you always tell your writers off for long scripts but I bet we all still watch to the end without even thinking about the time lol happy, safe and prosperous new year to you and your family, and fellow enjoyers of all your programs 🥂🎉🎉🎉

[@TheForrest05]

When he had bit of a real tiff, we was just gettin 15 minutes. But think he caught that he was being lil too harsh on the basement boys.

[@quinnzykir]

I love it when he goes on a tangent about his kids. I just find it really cute and wholesome

[@SLorraineE]

Yes! Especially since a lot of us on this channel have been watching him for years, so we've been hearing stories about them since his wife was pregnant with his first child!

[@Iflie]

Yeah I love personal stories from the reddit readers too. Being so mushy about their kids is just so wholesome. If you have been listening long enough they even get teary eyed more. Dads getting the feels is great.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Blaze it fact boi! Thanks for another year of laughs, rants, tangents, and blindness of pop culture!

[@spacebees86]

"If you're advertising to me, it's a scam" Words to live by

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

Wizards of the Coast makes so much for Hasbro because WoTC owns both Magic:The Gathering and D&D, so they basically have the fantasy nerd market locked up.

[@--enyo--]

It’s such a struggle to get people into TTRPGs out of the D&D bubble. If you like D&D that’s fine, but there are so many great TTRPGs out there. It’s sad people try to mod D&D when there are games and systems so much better suited out there.

[@liquidfiretibby]

WoTC makes so much because they keep raising prices and flooding the market with product

[@TitularHeroine]

@@--enyo-- I dunno.... I mean, yes, there are, and while I haven't been in an RPG for several years, some of the OSR games seem really clever and interesting. (You probably know the site but I came across several that look fascinating while downloading skirmish rules from DriveThruRPG)

[@scottcarter6623]

yeah doing a great job with D&D right now. LOL

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

@@scottcarter6623 Right! They doubled down on the $1000 cards with this OGL BS! They just canceled a live stream they had schedualed about it just a few moments ago!

[@thewhitewolf58]

0:50 this is the reason i love your channel your so open about your motives and energetic that it feels like deadpool himself is host just casually breaking the 4th wall more than other youtubers.

[@TheBattleRabbit860]

33:10 I do remember (and somewhat miss) the days of Simon ranting while pacing back and forth, talking to his space heater, and slapping the hell out of some scripts after he berated Danny for the size of the font, length of the script and lack of distinction between headers. Oh, and his dwindling supply of printer paper. But things change, like the name of the channel.

[@flexinclouds]

I honestly believe it's due to realizing how much he'd spend on printer ink in a year.. And we all know, he values money above all else😅

[@TheBattleRabbit860]

@@flexinclouds Unless that money is coming from RAID! SHADOW LEGENDS!! 😆

[@inannanightingale9718]

Simon: "Right Kevin... I'm emailing you after I finish this..." *me feeling like I've just witnessed a friend be told to see the headmaster after school*.... It's okay Kevin, I love the length of your scripts. You and Danny are my fav script writers on all of Simon's channels

[@ThatWriterKevin]

Thanks! 💕

[@gethroenteralastname2210]

That was an awesome episode there Kevin, thank you for writing that. Have a Happy New Year!

[@aceundead4750]

Gethro Gibbs has entered the 21st century utilizing youtube

[@ThatWriterKevin]

Thanks! 💕

[@donaldwert7137]

@@ThatWriterKevin I second Gethro's statement. We can all see the length of the videos before we click them, so those who do are buckled in for the ride. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!

[@chrisgenovese8188]

I find Simon asking his kid what theyre thinking about to be incredible charming. ive never heard of a parent doing that. my parents never even asked me how i was or how i manage to survive on my own.

[@letsgetreal6402]

Hey bro How you doing?

[@SuzysRedStripes]

🫂

[@SirValiantIII]

Watching Simon just mangle the US carmakers’ ownership structures was hilarious lmao

[@vincentmorello83]

He said he didn't know what GM made and continued to talk about the escalade lol

[@LambdaDriven]

@@vincentmorello83 ahh yes. The Chrysler Escalade

[@kevinfoster1138]

I had to come to the comments right after his American car rant just to see what was said after he completely fucked it all up. LOL

[@tmi1234567]

@@LambdaDriven I was in pain I was laughing so hard at that one.

[@K-Anator]

It's not too often I actually yell at a KZbin video. My cheeks hurt from laughing though.

[@pamelamays4186]

Simon's surprised that Kevin's been writing for him a year now. Time does indeed fly for the denizens of the Blazement!

[@anarchyneverdies3567]

Awwwww my 4 year old wakes up and immediately tells me what he was dreaming about, it’s so cute. He initially started waking up and telling me what he thought he was actually doing until we discussed what dreams are

[@TitularHeroine]

Awww here's one we heard: "Where'd you see that?" "A movie I watched in my sleep."

[@anarchyneverdies3567]

@@TitularHeroine that is adorable 😂

[@danielreuben1058]

Thank you for a wonderful year of videos, across your 42 thousand channels. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do in 2023. And, let's not forget we, the common folk, will get more of Kevin's awesome scripts.

[@JeeVeeHaych]

I've waited a long time for Sam to take advantage of Home Alone's 'Kevin!', and just at the end of this year, it finally happened

[@Mr_Miles_45]

Don’t go too hard on Kevin, this was an almost perfect episode. Side camera was great, while it worked, the tan-gents were great, and Kevin’s script was super informative about things to help the understanding of topics

[@christopherstorey1125]

As a fellow player I feel Kevin on the MTG rant. Simon's guesses at what it is were truly hilarious

[@Darkflowerchyld718]

Thank you Simon and Co for making 2022 bearable. I hope you all have a great new year and I can't wait to see what you bring in 2023.

[@a.robertson730]

When Simon says he's going to e-mail Kevin, he really means "restrict the heating and food for the basement dwellers."

[@fnfdmgjfndf]

They're lucky he's heating the basement at all in this economy

[@Fr33dan]

As someone who is literally playing Magic the Gathering while watching this video Simon has a pretty good grasp of it without having ever seen or played it.

[@wolfvontyr2266]

Happy new year!!! I think I speak for most when I say... screw you 2022, YOU CAN'T HURT US ANYMORE!! On that note, do the lads in the Blazement have the concept of years? Is new years the only time Mr. Y. T. Baron (above) gives them solid food, not just meal replacement shakes and/or the funny mushrooms? Those mushrooms that are only growing because Simon can't figure out how to eradicate them. Thank you for the content, Simon and crew. All of you. I can't wait to see what this new year brings. Especially if its a further decent into madness. xD

[@Anal_Annihilator]

They're fed in Magic Spoon and Simon's used Vessi shoes duh

[@forwhomthebelltrolz]

Infinicringe

[@austinjones8420]

Simon, I don't block your adverts and I still watch BB even though you sit down these days. Happy New Years!

[@NoraSalas]

As someone who as never heard of Magic the Gathering before Kevin starting writing about it, I’m living to hear all the lore!

[@ThatWriterKevin]

Oh, there's plenty of actual game lore aside from just the history, but Simon would be bored to tears by that

[@NoraSalas]

@@ThatWriterKevin Simon’s torment would be even more entertaining

[@bayoubilly5176]

@@ThatWriterKevin I'm iffy on that claim of "lore". It's as "lore(y)" as Skyrim. Sorry I'm a DnD nerd. Witcher "lore" triggers me too no worries. 😉

[@ThatWriterKevin]

@@NoraSalas That's true, as he'd be explaining fantasy plots, but there's no way he'd ever greenlight such a script

[@TitularHeroine]

@@ThatWriterKevin What about one of those misdirect intros easing him into the actual lore?? Say, a fantasy story with cringe-y punny names coaxing Simon into thinking he's trolling Raid: Shadow Legends with thinly-veiled analogy. But it quickly becomes a telling of lore, with enough tidbits relatable to Simon to detonate multiple tangents (for instance, pub stories, an immediate ancestor's worldview, etc). Then he'd do the "What're we talking about?" thing assuming the script was leading to a point he'd appreciate. And, no. All lore. Annnnnnnd I wouldn't want to suggest anything that would piss Simon off at you, so there's that. ;)

[@susannedewitte9907]

Bravo Kevin - for the past year I've listen to my eldest rant over MTG, that anniversary box was a joke when we first heard about it we thought about getting it as a gift but that price tag meant that was a no go. Thankfully my spouse who started playing back at the beginning still has most of his cards (introduced our eldest to the game soon as he was old enough) so not a biggie but for newer players and others that joined the game later on it was a slap in the face. WotC was greedy enough when it took over D&D from TSR but Hasbro has taken it to a new level - really hope that they rethink things because it'd be a shame to see these games ruined.

[@thomasnelson6161]

Simon's knowledge of American car makes is... 👌

[@roberttfoley]

That was definitely painful

[@ZOOMPZ00mp]

@@roberttfoley totally

[@ryanroberts1104]

The ironic thing is Chrysler is the only one of the big three that is owned by Fiat - the ones who make the funny little italian clown cars.

[@reecedrury4145]

​@@ryanroberts1104 nope Stellantis, which also owns Dodge and shed loads of others now

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

As a car guy I couldn't stop laughing.

[@TearDownGenesis]

LOL when Simon said "M&M passing on the movie ET," my mind went to "Emenim wasn't old enough to be in that movie wth?"

[@mitchk6168]

The editing was brilliant on this one, the memes, *chefs kiss* throw backs, brilliant. Simon exploding? Excellent

[@rezrayofficial]

Simon this is one of the better recent vids across the Whistlerverse, Kevin's writing style just suits the longer form I feel, I struggle to see any bits that can be cut without damaging the chemistry you guys have. Just my two cents, big consumer of all your content and love what you put out :)

[@ThatWriterKevin]

Aww thanks! I had actually cut it down for him, but he recorded the longer one anyway

[@peggywoods4327]

I concur!

[@ThatWriterKevin]

@@peggywoods4327 Thanks!

[@janhodulik5796]

Happy New year Simon. Keep on blazing.

[@kellylipton]

To Simon: your videos are awesome and you’re “a f*ing legend” for making such quality vids on such a widespread range of topics! Your team of writers are incredible as well. Judging from what you’ve mentioned in your content, you’ve picked a unique team of individuals from wildly different backgrounds and nationalities to work; this diversity not only keeps your scripts entertainingly varied, but allows the voice of each writer to shine by allowing them to write on topics that they are passionate about. As a result, your scripts are both entertaining and impressively well researched. You have found a way to bring together voices that sounds like people I genuinely wish I knew and entertainment that has taugh me something new every single time I watch. So please remember this, dear Simon & Co., next time you see a less-than-kind comment on your content, Keep the amazing vids

[@demekagamine]

We need a Petition to make simon take mandatory piano breaks at work. And hell for productivity sake im sure sam could make some memes out of it if simon learned a meme-y song.

[@orangegalen]

The only reason the videos are this long is because for every minute of script, there’s three/four of Simon tangent-ing. And we love it regardless.

[@dio_Brando1888]

Holy fuck that had me laughing so hard the look Simon gave when he said I genuinely don't care. 😂

[@lux.illuminaughty]

Congrats on a year Kevin! I fully enjoy your "nerdy" knowledge and in-depth writing style.

[@tammileroux3329]

Simon, there are times when I look for your longer videos. I don't want your short videos, I want the longer ones. Because of what I am doing. I don't like having to scroll through to find something that I haven't read or something that interests me. So, I click on your longer videos. So please, don't stop the longer videos. okay? Particularly like the long introductions.

[@tarynebright4048]

Thanks for another great year of content, Simon! I always get excited when your name comes across my KZbin notifications 😊

[@odinmorningstar3716]

Sam that home alone script thing you did was freaking hilarious 😂 I was in tears bro good one 😂🤜🏼🤛🏻

[@augustus4047]

Mindful of the day and aware it won't be read - Happy New Year to all at Brain Blaze. You educate, inform and entertain me

[@malloryp8341]

I’m hoping the 2023 Holiday Special is Kevin, Sam, Danny, and Simon playing Magic the Gathering in the Blazement.

[@greatdoodad]

simon keep up the good work.. ignore the idiots.. you're one of the most interesting and entertaining youtubers on youtube.. i watch most of your channels ( therre 1 or 2 that arent for me but thats fine), i love your content you're amazing.. if i ever bump into you in canada im taking you for a burger

[@andiward7068]

Alleged (and convicted) criminals are referred to by First Middle Last in an effort to distinguish from others with similar names. James King is expotentially more common than James Richard King.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

I've read it goes back to the days a print reporter would hang around police stations and read over an officer's shoulder as they typed forms and warrants. And the first thing they type is the arrestee's full name. However, your explanation makes good sense.

[@QueenCaitiePie]

😁 * Happy Dance* Kevin mentioned magic the gathering! Ooooo yeah! 👌😂🤣

[@andrewg7576]

I'm subscribed to all of Simon's KZbin channels. The personality show on this channel is easily why it's in his top 3.

[@orikarru7877]

Loved this. Very good episode, and I hope Kevin makes you rant even more about Magic: The Gathering in the future. In fact, dedicated episode. History of the game or something. I'd watch it just to see your confusion and hear you rant about nerds and.. yeah. Make it happen, Simon! Or just do it anyways, Kevin!

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Y'know... I enjoy watching you suffer through these super long episodes. I also watch every single one of them. 😁

[@viper11]

We all do

[@TheEDFLegacy]

@@viper11 _Legend._

[@ladydainwinters8564]

Simon just learned about us Magic nerds money power LOL. I played Alpha and Beta in the 90s and now my kids play. I don't think new additions are bad to the cards. They just brought it to new generations. My children have been teaching me the changes in the game and we have fun. It is nice to play since they are all grown now. I can't buy cards in mass, we are casual and use prefab decks from other companies.

[@millenialmonster]

I love it when Kevin mentions Magic: the Gathering!

[@austinfisher1015]

That Billy and Mandy reference broke me immediately, and the video didn't even fully start yet.

[@NoToAllOfThat]

Simon is so not wrong, he nailed MTG as far as I can tell 😂

[@Cyketteplays]

As someone who has played MTG since 1995, I have to admit that Simon's guess about MTG was extremely spot on. That's the best description I've ever heard from someone who has no idea what it is.

[@Mattteus]

Before I even watch this, the winner is Simon’s beard. I remember when he didn’t have a beard but once he did, he got married and had a kid. That’s the power of his beard!

[@amandabottoms1]

naked faced simon is scary.

[@Mattteus]

@@amandabottoms1 it’s like seeing someone with no thumbs…

[@kacheek9101]

I love long Blazes. This channel has become one of my favorites. Keep 'em coming Kevin and Fact Boi!

[@RHCole]

Last blaze of the year, bois. Legends, it has been an honor. WE BLAZE!

[@slcpunk2740]

And it's about business, brain blaze my ass.

[@stephanieberndtdtdtdtdt4974]

Kevin, keep doing what you're doing. I like your work on this and other channels. That goes for Danny too.

[@FisherZ25]

Happy 2023 blazers!

[@oamunkres2884]

Happy new year to you, your family, and your team Simon!

[@capnstewy55]

Simon genuinely not caring makes me feel better about not caring.

[@kodyjayvin]

"Only from Magic The Gathering" OBJECTION!!! Wizards of the Coast also owns Dungeons and Dragons, which also contributes a decent chunk to their income.

[@aceundead4750]

Im glad to see that by the end of 2022 Peter has managed to become a good guy to know. Am i right Peter?

[@TheDerpyDeed]

Can confirm Magic the Gathering is fun, go to your local game store and ask to join a game (usually friday evenings, but time depends on your local game store) - you may make some friends, find some interesting card synergies, make your own deck. great hobby! The "this product is not for you" hurts veteran players who care about the game as they're being told "screw you, go play something else if you don't like us putting Fortnite and Transformers in your magic game"

[@Unknowngfyjoh]

At the end of 2021, I predicted Brain Blaze (Business Blaze at the time) would have 1 million subscribers by the end of this year. It had about 150k at the time if I remember correctly. Not quite 1 million, but much more than it had 12 months ago.

[@CaSh-H]

That is one of your best episodes yet from all your channels 😂😂😂🎉 happy new year 😊

[@mikehawke2374]

I turned Simon's erroneous wild guesses into a drinking game. I now have only three weeks to live before complete liver failure.

[@mayonaise000]

That run of memes at 20:20 deserves some sort of an award.

[@mommapit507]

Me, having grown up in Michigan having family working for all the Big 3 listening to Simon trying to figure them all out: 🤦‍♀️😱🤯

[@courtneybermack]

I cannot like this hard enough

[@TheMonkeyworks105]

Love you Kevin!!!! Make them LONGER!!!!!! AM I RIGHT PETER!!!!

[@pucknorris3473]

Every one of your writers, on every one of your channels, are absolute legends.

[@ThatWriterKevin]

Thanks! 💕

[@prmndr23]

Happy new year simon , thank you for around the year content , love to watch your videos , keep blazing. P.s. thank you all the writers and editors across all his channels.

[@charlesvender264]

I love his sarcasm, humor, and voice. 🤩🤩

[@--enyo--]

3:50 Sorry to be a downer, but COVID isn’t over. In fact it’s spiking up in many parts of the world. My grandfather died of COVID Friday night. Please guys, be safe and remember there are vulnerable people out there. Sorry, hearing people say COVID is over is still pretty raw at the moment.

[@dianeharris6695]

The length of the episode is what keeps me coming back. For me, the longer the better

[@cpuwizard9225]

We get the Focus and I think the Mondeo was called the contour here. Chrysler is Dodge, Escalade is Cadillac which is general motors

[@ivynyx1834]

The most contentious part of my BFFs divorce is ownership of the boxes of Magic cards & other products from when her husband worked at Wizards in the 90s. At least 20 storage boxes of cards. Hubby didn't even get a lawyer or care about custody until he found out she had the cards in storage. Yes he's a POS.

[@zenseijay2428]

Wow, that's really sad

[@collinbeal]

That is really shitty, but I imagine there's half a house worth of money in those boxes easy. I'd value the children over the money because I'm not a moron, still.

[@coffelt683]

I remember I moved into a new apartment in Thessaloniki, Greece and the next day I saw a brand new escelade with Russian plates parked next door and felt safer knowing that no criminal would be dumb enough to target our building lol.

[@am53n8]

Well done Sam, I burst out laughing at the pot of greed

[@techfixr2012]

Blaze on Simon! Happy new year.

[@onemorechris]

things everyone learnt 2022: Elon is not a business genius

[@wallyman292]

And yet, he's the richest person in the world. . . And no, he didn't inherit it all from his parents.

[@onemorechris]

@@wallyman292 rich does not equal genius

[@panemetcircenses6003]

Pretty sure he’s a marketing genius though. Can’t think of any other people who have manufactured the kind of hype he has about himself. It’s the brand “Elon Musk” that’s worth all that money.

[@onemorechris]

@@panemetcircenses6003 i can’t disagree.

[@scottcarter6623]

He is genius con man and vapor ware salesman's.

[@terryenby2304]

When I played magic, back in middle school, it was like a complex strategy game. You needed to use resource cards to unlock your fighting cards and then you could attack the other player and stuff. It was a LOT of fun, but I haven’t played since then, only occasionally watched.

[@collinbeal]

Yeah it's essentially that, but with 30 years of design and mechanics now lol. It's easy to get the basic hang of how the game works, as each mana color has goalpost cards that show newer players what the fundamental strategies are. It's really hard to master the game as a newer player, though. I should know, because I'm autistic and can hyperfixate on things to the point they consume my life, but I'm still only at a lower intermediate level of understanding all the complex rules interactions and mechanics.

[@seanmcdonald4686]

It’s always so adorable when Simon can’t believe the depth of corruption found in the American financial system.

[@georgerobbins8823]

The Magic the Gathering debacle wasn't even the only horrible greed driven gamble the Wizards of the Coast attempted. Right around the end of 22 and into the first few weeks of 23 leaks started coming out about changes in the licenses that let third parties make content for Dungeons and Dragons, yes Wizards of the Coast make it as well. This resulted in huge backlash from the community resulting in tens of thousands of subscribers unsubscribing from their monthly website subscription and customers going out and buying massive amounts of products from their competitors. The content creators who give them tons of free publicity all bashed the company and started making content promoting their competitors products to their followers.

[@frankhaugen]

I think you are pretty spot on about the seriousness of bridge players plus pokemon cards equals Magic the gathering. Apparently it's a good way to keep kids away from drugs because just like with Warhammer players, their hobby is too expensive to allow for drug use as well

[@collinbeal]

LMAO yeah it's either a baggie of Simon Special or a couple old pieces of cardboard

[@SkyMurphy77]

Happy new year! I've been watching you 7 years, I think, Best of luck in 2023!

[@zogar8526]

The court cases about the 1st amendment and corporations said that corporations are basically people for this, and have the right to free speech too. It wasn't anything about them not being able to have their own tos and allow or not allow whatever they want. A company is allowed to ban people for whatever they want to, as they should be.

[@Okarinkyoma]

The chip in that alegendly mug is driving me insane. Thanks for a year of epic blazes and here's to another!

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

Me too!

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

Maybe we need to tell him that it is bad for merch business -- shoes that the mugs are easily broken n chipped. Not that he reads comments. He doesn't read reviews on Spotify for his crime show

[@Erika-us2ws]

Oh come on, everyone knows mugs are fragile

[@nymphrodellsalavin]

I can not express how happy it makes me that everyone knows how terrible Hasbro's handling of MTG is

[@Chuck-PK]

19:15 Simon... you are 1000% correct. Give yourself a mighty pat on the back my friend.

[@username65585]

Business? But this is brain blaze!

[@MadLabScientist]

Out of the almost 39 minute video, I think only about 10 to 15 minutes were actual script. The rest was Simon and his tangents. I watched and loved the entire thing.

[@clayfoster8234]

Simons lack of knowledge about all things america (except that it’s a bit shit) is one of the best parts of his channels. FYI: I’m an American😂

[@justinyates1154]

"Rhode Island? What state is that in?" - Simon Whistler 2022

[@alexfortin7209]

“Hindsight is 20/20 and we’re in 2022!” -Simon I’ll make sure remember and use this sentence in 2023 🤣 Happy New Year