5 Outrageous Con Men

[@ModernRogue]

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[@beefymcskillet5601]

When will you be notified

[@themanofmanyskills9001]

The Modern Rogue hey you guys should do a video on whip making I seggest caliberwhips video on his "survival bullwhip" I would really love that thx guys

[@revilostraight7236]

Im really disappointed that you didn't mention the best part of #1, which is that he did it twice.

[@beefymcskillet5601]

the man of many skills they have already practice with one so they got that going

[@themanofmanyskills9001]

Brove Cheesecake2 I know I saw that episode so now they can use a whip why not make one

[@LJTravis95]

Yeah, you know, the America Lady. One of the greatest American monuments. It's gotta be up there with the Mountain Barbershop Quartet Friends and Big Sitting Guy.

[@ModernRogue]

Hahaha

[@Carbon2861996]

Big Sitting Guy? That's close to the Tall Upward Spikey Thingie.

[@thallan]

Levi Travis well it's actually french

[@DarleneLesmana]

Don't forget Shiny Big Bean

[@RexOedipus.]

@@Carbon2861996 You mean the monument to Bill Clinton?

[@romans6405]

Man the dude that runs Scam School should be on here. He's a legend

[@ModernRogue]

Hah! I see what you did there.

[@Rebecca-fs2rg]

Um who was that... oh yeah Spiky magician guy, I know him!

[@chetmcgovern9985]

Or they could get those guys from Hacking the System. It'd be so great if they showed up, it'd really make the show a lot better.

[@Mothman1992]

Impossible, they need at least 8 foot clearance to have room for his hair

[@user-lq9uf4wz7t]

The Modern Rogue that's my line????

[@JayQuek]

I single handedly stopped a live stream by telling the streamer yall posted and streamer wanted to watch this episode Thats how much we love this channel

[@JayQuek]

Shoutout to pigcake

[@TheStrangerous]

Oops! Sorry 'bout the stream. XD

[@JayQuek]

Jason Murphy i stopped someone else's stream, not mine

[@ModernRogue]

That’s freaking rad.

[@JayQuek]

The Modern Rogue ya damn right it is

[@KesGaming]

The Effiel Tower con was more believable back then because the monument was originally supposed to be temporary.

[@johnbennett7313]

It had fallen deeply into disrepair and local newspapers were reporting it as a horrible eyesore too. Oh and he did it twice

[@Baba-cp3og]

That might be one of the best like to dislike ratios I've ever seen

[@ModernRogue]

Crazy, right?

[@SkytraxX1]

What was it? Did this comment ruin it?

[@blanktom6049]

totally i was just thinking about that too. 3.4K to 18.

[@matth2305]

The best I have ever seen was about 2,000 to 2-3. And it was pretty consistent on this guys channel

[@StormFlyer657]

78:1

[@firefly5247]

Jason's Ultima Online story makes this episode absolute gold. I've actually heard quite a few stories of people in MMO games - where there aren't many real-world repercussions for your actions - doing crazy scams or destroying the economy based on the same principles of classic cons. The guy who embezzled an Eve Online player-owned corporation for millions of credits comes to mind. My inner nerd really wants to see an article/video on that.

[@TheStrangerous]

Stories like that fascinate me.

[@ModernRogue]

We should do a thing on MMO cons!

[@ishaantrivedi9968]

@@ModernRogue I second that motion

[@RockyOtter]

I can't wait to visit That One Big City to see America Lady. Such a fun time to be had.

[@ModernRogue]

LOL

[@tylersmith5124]

I actually really love the articles on the modern rogue site and happened to catch this one when it went up. I like this style of video highlighting the best of your article and I’d like to see more

[@ModernRogue]

Sweet! Will do

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Yes!

[@GrahamHettinger]

In a weird way isn't the Nik Russian thing kind of like Shark Tank? Reality show where the participants have an idea they think is worth tons of money and they are given money in exchange for those ideas....

[@ModernRogue]

That’s not a bad take, actually! I think that’s the idea I was talking around...

[@BrandtHughes]

The major difference here being that no money was going to be given for the ideas (until after they had already made all the money.) It was effectively, "I have stripped everything from you, now go from having nothing to making a million pounds on your own while we watch."

[@AbhishekSingh-pp1ks]

It's been great seeing the channel grow! I remember when I watched Scam School back when Brian had his crazy (but very cool) hair. Great Video guys! I love The Modern Rouge!

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks!!!

[@booperdooper2802]

U guys have good chemistry between each other u both make laugh me when I'm feeling down thanks guys.

[@spartank254]

The thing that you said about the greatest con artists are the ones we'll never know about still keeps me up 4 months later

[@ComradePhoenix]

Every time I see the America Lady, I shed a tear.

[@ModernRogue]

Literal LOL

[@lorekeeper2190]

Seeing this channel grow is amazing. It's honest to goodness fun, and is really calming after a long day. So glad I tuned in to Hacking the System, and from there saw Scam School. This is good stuff! Keep it up guys!

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks man!

[@00011theman]

What about Frank Abagnale Jr? He had amazing cons and eventually settled down after his prison sentence and started a security consulting business in my city.

[@ModernRogue]

He’s in a class by himself. Could do an hour on him alone

[@milesparker557]

The Modern Rogue do itttt

[@HouseOfKannan]

I was waiting for him to be #1 on the list and the video ended and I was like "Wait! ... What?"

[@manamee1]

@@ModernRogue I very much would love to see an episode on Frank!

[@Lizard-813]

These guys are legends. When you con someone that well, it shouldn't even count as a crime.

[@sleightlyhandy889]

I remember reading this, it was crazy! I'm so glad you guys have these articles they are some of my favorite things to read

[@TheStrangerous]

Glad to hear it! John Cheese and crew do a killer job.

[@astroboi6632]

Is there a modern rogue app? If not there should be one

[@ModernRogue]

Good suggestion.

[@sub2willne52]

Cool

[@Martijn-oc3kl]

I know Jason has worked in IT. I suggest looking into PWA (Progressive Web App). It's a style of web application and very SEO friendly. since it will be the smoothest experience ever. Load time will be fantastic and the maintenance costs will go down significantly! Lately i've been developing one and it is great tech. :) Any questions about it, feel free to ask. (Not only meaning Jason and spikey magician guy)

[@justcallmenoah5743]

"Spiky magic guy" Lol

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@justcallmenoah5743 to be fair that's peak Brian.

[@Ryan-zh5iw]

Two days ago I played your three cups, two poison one safe, they mixed up all three cups and I was still able to pick the safe cup. I thank you for letting me show off to my friends

[@ModernRogue]

Nice!!!

[@Ryan-zh5iw]

I was at Denny's and bent the top of one of the straws so it had the tiniest of white marks. Is wasn't where it was supposed to be so in theory I knew the safe one. I downed the drink with confidence..... Then they told me all three were switched around multiple times. I picked the right one AT RANDOM!!!

[@billyvillacis9975]

I love the new addition to the Ch-ild lore. It seems proper that it could serve as a summoning effigy for Modern Rogues of the past...

[@Rebecca-fs2rg]

That would be an awesome cg effect

[@JohnSmith-xm4dk]

This just gets cooler and cooler

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks man!

[@JohnSmith-xm4dk]

Your welcome and I hope that this channel gets more popular because well, it's just awesome and so are you.

[@jfhgadget]

When I was in college, I had to do a demonstration speech. My speech was on how to fold a shirt. I brought a basket of my laundry to class and everyone folded my laundry. I got an A plus and extra credit, plus I got all my laundry folded.

[@humanoid251]

"I love it when you forget things that you just have no business forgetting" DUDE I watched a streamer once who forgot what the post office was called so he kept calling it "the mail place" The soccer guy, the dude that sold the monuments and the dude that sold the Eiffel Tower are hands down the best cons I've ever heard

[@ModernRogue]

Literal LOL.

[@theshedgardeners7722]

Great video, I'm really digging the change in format for this video!

[@ModernRogue]

Fantastic! Thanks, man

[@Maninawig]

Technically Brian is right.... Since the Statue of Liberty is a blown-up copy of it's twin in France, "The American Lady" is a decent title for her.... I just call her Marie.

[@Maninawig]

Desperadox23 it is. The French wanted to make a present as a symbol of peace, and decided to remake the lady's statue in America but bigger. Some liberties were given to make them dicferent, but the one in France was not only made first, but made by the same archetect.

[@logandavis333]

We really need more of this

[@TheStrangerous]

As you wish!

[@ModernRogue]

Awesome! Glad you’re digging it.

[@cycoholic]

I love Brians laugh. 😂

[@dankman2433]

cycoholic

[@redrock9319]

Brain laugh

[@1001Guitarplayer]

MORE OF THIS MORE OF THIS MORE OF THIS MORE OF THIS. Perhaps longer, say an hour? Perhaps also drinking (if you want)? Perhaps on another day as a supplemental podcast to the regular episode? Yeah do all that.

[@ModernRogue]

So glad you liked it!! We did a few more in this vein... spread the word and keep an eye out!

[@PhilieBlunt666]

They also have a show on Netflix (dunno if its still there) hacking the system I think it was called.. oh he just said it,yah that's it

[@nicholasgayle1424]

Comes home *new modern rogue * Yes

[@ModernRogue]

😊

[@Veptis]

You should have told the last one better. He sold it multiple times and also got away from authorities twice.

[@user-vo9xo8hq9x]

I love the story about how the French gifted America the grand America Lady what a national treasure

[@ModernRogue]

Hahahha

[@soratoninx]

Oh my goodness, I just discovered this show yesterday and I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF IT. The fact that you guys went in so thoroughly with your own perspective and the chemistry between you two were just amazing! Please keep doing what you’re doing, got yourself a new subscriber!

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks so much! Help spread the word? We’d love to hit 1M in 2018 😃😃😃

[@FlintSparkedStudios]

It was awesome to listen to Brian on the RT podcast. Just finished it.

[@ModernRogue]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hoping we have some new RT friends show up for today’s ep

[@nymalous3428]

I don't know what it is about a con, but it is just so fascinating. Maybe you guys could do a show on heists (they're a little more exciting/dangerous, but almost as interesting).

[@bradenconrad8208]

You guys are awesome. You make my Fridays even better.

[@TheStrangerous]

Thank you, sir!

[@bradenconrad8208]

Jason Murphy no sir, thank you!

[@x-raybuffet3638]

I didn't expect an upload at this time what a pleasant surprise...

[@wave6795]

I love the energy and vibe off everyone on modern rogue good work!!

[@TheStrangerous]

Thanks!

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks so much! Spread the word?

[@wave6795]

The Modern Rogue already have

[@mrblackjack832]

Great episode! One of my best so far. It had everything. 👍👍👍

[@TheStrangerous]

Thank you!

[@JayQuek]

Its raining now As brian said "i call it the Hacking the System effect" **CRACK** lightning

[@ModernRogue]

Hah!

[@CWGminer]

I love this content, but I prefer it when you guys do the how-to's instead of discussions, as much as I love both. I can always read the discussions on the website in the articles, that I read often.

[@ModernRogue]

We’re hoping to have more of you out there :-)

[@mikolajpolatajko9411]

America Lady? I'm laughing so much!

[@OPOD1999]

This channel has become my favorite thing on youtube. Always loved scam school but this is another level of cool

[@RainyBoyLV]

I recognized the title from your website

[@AbusiveCactus]

I convinced my stepmom that I did my homework every day for like 3 years. It ended up screwing me over pretty hard.

[@GilvamCarvalho]

I believe that I’ve seen and interview with the actor Robert Wagner talking about how he began his contract... cutting to the chase. He went for a contract meeting in a restaurant well dressed and he arranged with a friend that used to drive a limo just to stop by and wave a him. He would pretend like he was still busy in the meeting and wave like... not now... come back later. The producer was impressed about the luxurious limo and thought he was rich and had money. Very far from the truth, he was totally broken, but that scam worked out so well that they decided to offer him a very high contract. I wish I could find that on KZbin. I guess I’ve seen that on a late night show.

[@TheStrangerous]

Amazing! I love stuff like that.

[@ModernRogue]

Oh, wow! Let us know if you find the citation on that. A collection of those would be a great article and episode

[@GilvamCarvalho]

That was a while ago and on TV... I might try to dig a bit. I hope it’s him... if not... it’s a guy that looks pretty much like him. I’ll check

[@MarkusKhan_]

The excitement that took over me when I saw Brian on RT podcast was amazing. I actually started watching the Modern Rogue when you guys commented on one of the RT Podcast and I clicked and was never disappointed. Keep up the great work! And please go back to the RT Podcast every once in a while!!

[@ModernRogue]

Awesome!

[@thearrogantcorndog5704]

CUZ IM A MODERN ROUUUUGE!! 1 minute in and we get a Wizard drop!!... that's massive!! WIZARD POWERS!!!!... crap, wrong one lol

[@sentientbadge394]

There is a great story of London Bridge. An Englishman talked to an American millionaire, and mentioned selling London Bridge. The American actually bought it, and then later realised he brought a normal bridge called London Bridge. Only later he realised he had wanted Tower Bridge.

[@RK-yg7ne]

Y’all should do a video on ultimate spy weapons

[@ModernRogue]

Good idea!!!

[@RK-yg7ne]

The Modern Rogue 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻yesssssssss

[@theshedgardeners7722]

Rebaone Kgoadi that would be awesome

[@hop6965]

Going back to your routes Brian? Only 10 seconds in and I KNOW this is going to be a good episode!

[@user-vo9xo8hq9x]

*clap clap* con review *clap clap* con review

[@jacobbabcock8943]

only the difference is these cons can never die

[@samlofthus7661]

I love seeing pewdiepie themed comments

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Glad to see fellow 9 year olds here

[@laurenhawes7201]

As a uni student, the story at 0:40 sounds magical

[@capitalv8062]

I like this show and tell format of videos

[@ModernRogue]

Awesome! It’s a bit of a departure from our experiments and builds, but man I really like how it feels. Hoping the fans like it too

[@parkers.2023]

It's topics like this and episodes like this that really characterize The Modern Rogue.

[@ModernRogue]

Glad you like it!

[@Rebecca-fs2rg]

You should use a scale of CA+ to CF- . Con Artist+ to Con Failure- (not a failure as in the con fail, but it just wasn't thought out and was terribly executed).

[@ModernRogue]

Not a bad idea!

[@teamcybr8375]

CA-Con Artist CB-Con Brilliant CC-Con Competent CD-Con Dunce CF-Con Failure

[@KusaneHexaku]

CE-Con Eediot

[@parac0sm0naut26]

He also sold scrap options, meaning when they replace portions they collect from scrap.

[@1sSnippy]

where's the mead update?

[@ModernRogue]

Coming!

[@icewolf6555]

The Modern Rogue Brian we will riot if you don’t update that mead

[@Fluffisnoterm]

Speaking of riots, how's Trever?

[@bomas1]

Fun fact about Carlos Kaiser: Franz Beckenbauer, who is considered the greatest german soccer player of all time, had the nickname "The Kaiser" and judging by his jersey, the dude played in Germany so I don't know how they fell for that

[@drpibisback7680]

"Kaiser" wasn't Carlos' real surname - it was reportedly a nickname he got because his friends thought he looked like Beckenbauer (although one of his friends has since disputed that).

[@jboot111]

Jason, be careful what you wish for. Someone might just hire a mariachi band to follow you around and serenade you now

[@TheStrangerous]

That would be incredible. I sincerely love mariachi.

[@jboot111]

Well now we have to do it. Brb, finding a mariachi band in Austin for hire

[@squidcaps4308]

I have some life experiences with scammers and thieves. The shit you can get away with by just being shameless, just picking something up and walking out: if it looks like you belong there, people will not stop you... The first instinct is not to suspect others of wrongdoing, it is one of the last options after we have exhausted other reasons. We are primed to find extraordinary things: suspicious behavior, looking around while being nervous, someone who does not belong in the picture doing something that doesn't look right... Pretty much anyone will notice those in a second. But just doing it without thinking that it is wrong, being confident and generally looking like you know what you are doing.. they will not pay any attention to someone who is just doing their job.. This will also extend to leadership role: just pretend you know what you are doing, issue commands and people will follow you. We love to be around people who have their shit together, who seemingly are in control and know what is going to happen next. Which explains a lot how incompetence will not stop people from advancing in a corporate ladder.

[@zarathustra7291]

If there isn't a mention of Victor Lustig I'm out

[@TheStrangerous]

Heh

[@ModernRogue]

**smiles knowingly**

[@billg1308]

Great video, it was cool seeing you on the RT Podcast the other day.

[@ModernRogue]

Glad you liked it!

[@beefymcskillet5601]

8th. Hi #modernrouge I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy and crave ur videos. Keep it up

[@TheStrangerous]

Thanks! We sincerely appreciate it.

[@beefymcskillet5601]

Jason Murphy ( since when do I get notice) anything for the to best and funniest people on the internet

[@ModernRogue]

Will do!

[@icewolf6555]

Jason Murphy want to join my free gift card give away XD

[@skatman339]

Don't feel too bad Brian, I once forgot the word "zoo", so I called it the "animal library" instead.

[@jakefarmer]

You should make more videos a week your like mythbusters and gmm

[@ModernRogue]

Working on it!

[@virginiaseybold]

“America Lady” LMAO once I tried telling my husband I needed to do the dishes but I couldn’t think of the word “dishes” so I said I needed to do the “food laundry” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vladymirbigbang]

Last time I was this early, Brian still has his weird hair.

[@jboot111]

Brian "Shwood" Brushwood. The human tumbleweed. I remember those days. Hard to forget, actually

[@loganstrong5426]

This didn't show up in my sub feed, only found it through recommended videos...

[@ModernRogue]

Click that notification Bell! Do it now before you forget :-)

[@loganstrong5426]

The Modern Rogue It actually showed up immediately after I wrote this. Idk what's up with KZbin lately, lol.

[@Timmosanders]

Here for Ultima Online. Rogue ftw.

[@90MDH]

Rogues are over rated

[@90MDH]

Now Gnomes, gnomes are awesome!

[@antsinmyeyes9547]

He did a test without permission... this man is truly insane

[@isaiahscandrette7475]

Hey guys! just want to let you know the link to the website is not working

[@ModernRogue]

Good catch! Fixed, and thanks.

[@leukinthemorning]

I made an account called "KZbin Community Guidlines" and almost managed to shut down a live stream by saying "this stream will be ending in 10 mins" lol 20-30 people believed me

[@TheStrangerous]

Heh. Clever.

[@vonhousin4179]

ahhh takes me back to the wild wild west days of runscape scamming

[@lisbeth9668]

The old “selling rune long” only to cancel trade “accidentally” to replace it with a mith long 😎

[@matthenderson3133]

Love this new format, doing crazy shit is the hallmark of the MR but you two just talking is so good too.

[@TheStrangerous]

Thanks! Glad you like it. It's a slight departure for us.

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks so much, man. We recorded a few of these, and are really hoping they take off with you guys

[@MIGUEL-ne6cj]

Can you do an episode on pickpocketing

[@TheStrangerous]

Funny you should mention that...

[@ModernRogue]

Great idea!

[@squabbbb]

For a friend right?

[@MIGUEL-ne6cj]

Bally Moyz of couse

[@TeufortCTF]

how *not* to pickpocket

[@darrianweathington1923]

That happened to me once. I missed a big test because i was in another town for like 2 weeks and nobody told me The test where a thing so i came back and my teacher told me i was falling hard, and he said it was to late to change the 0,s i had but what he could do was boost my other scores depending on what i get on the make-up tests and a month worth of work. So i came in 2 days later on Friday morning at 6:30 am and handed him a stack of papers. and on every test and home project i had gotten 100% on. Which boosted my failing grades (i was already failing because im lazy and fallout, final fantasy and anime own me) to passing.

[@Nicholasjordanbergmann]

this best con i ever pulled..... getting you to click "read more"

[@ModernRogue]

Well played, sir.

[@booperdooper2802]

You sir are a mastermind 😂😂 the biggest con of all time

[@UnbreakableRukawa]

I saw it coming, but clicked it anyway to confirm.

[@snekky4456]

Nicholas Bergmann lmao

[@kylekenney1907]

I expected Read More to be just text and unclickable.

[@darrellwillis4871]

Brian: Is it a crime to overstate your talents? Me: No, that's every interview... ever

[@hdmiports]

*america lady*

[@ModernRogue]

Lol

[@hankhillexe]

best comment and reply Ive ever seen

[@darrianweathington1923]

Tori Jones spikey magician dude and gamer guy make a good team sometimes

[@lego04]

I prefer "Bitch of Freedom"

[@aceonfire12]

god you guys are quickly becoming my favourite show

[@micahphilson]

8:00 Huh, what's that super fun-looking card game that would be amazing fun to play with a bunch of friends I spy in the background of that shot? That looks like a great game everybody should definitely buy! (wait, is this what they wanted? Is that actually a subtle product placement?!)

[@ModernRogue]

Heh. We didn’t aim for it, but now that you mention it, yes! It is a fun card game everyone should own!

[@micahphilson]

Haha, you don't have to tell me twice. It's honestly one of my favorite non-electronic games ever, perfect for a group of friends!

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

Is it a standard deck of cards? The type that can play millions of different games?

[@drewbishop1867]

As much as I love the experiment-type episodes, as really love the way you guys tell stories.

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks!

[@justinfrisk3741]

Good video

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks man!

[@dinkleandaston]

YES! Friday is officially "Modern Rogue" Day

[@timrthoward7007]

Oliver Clovesoff

[@deimosphob]

It sucks that all the best cons go un-noticed... Mainly because the best ones are the hardest to catch onto.

[@CJ_Lags]

mega cool

[@mascatrails661]

That story in the beginning reminds me of an experience I had in high school. I had a paper due for a class and missed the midnight deadline. Sent it in the next day and the teacher had been scammed so many times by the good old "Well I sent the email, I dunno how you didn't get it" that she had a policy where she'd only accept it late if you could take a screenshot of when the document was last modified. While my legit screenshot would've given me away, opening up that screenshot in photoshop made quick work of changing the last modified date and and time.

[@NiceNickCS]

Good

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks!

[@andrewspohrer7183]

Sometimes when you're a good person there are wonderful people who make the magic happen for the good guys

[@baconslime640]

gread vid

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks!

[@diggtech]

I think there needs to be an episode of the Modern Rouge that has Mr. Happy Pants in it. Mr. Happy Pants is just so metal.

[@tomawesomeface5552]

Karl Marx biggest con man

[@squabbbb]

Tom Awesomeface Here me out, you give me EVERYTHING. And I'll make you just as powerful as the rich!

[@tomawesomeface5552]

PEPPER, it's not the ideology itself, although it has a bit to do with it. It's that he leeched off of the back of one of his friends and his wife. Doing nothing, paying nothing, giving nothing but writing a book to ruin the people that are rich and wealth. Like his friend he leeched off of. THATS why i consider him a conman

[@tomawesomeface5552]

"Soviet who Cuts" okay no one here meant to insult your ideology, holy book and prophet. It's about starving out people and causing strife, we know this.

[@MnementhBronze]

Brian "touching" the "B" to put it out was a nice touch!

[@MnementhBronze]

I am sorry "Spiky Magician Guy"

[@imsmolandangery4274]

I have heard that the Eiffel Tower was ment to be temporary and because it's so different from the other Parisian architecture some people wanted it gone, so I can't blame someone for believing it would be scrapped.

[@LoisoPondohva]

Ah yes, my favourite Modern Rogue host: Bertrand Luberbush, also know as The Spiky Magician.

[@Stonerolog1st]

"Jason Murphy just walking around a mall and a mariachi band starts playing" I could arrange that

[@calebkuhlman9138]

I changed my score in class to an A+ and somehow my teacher never realized. It was the only A I ever had in high school.

[@creativecipher]

Another great video by one of my favourite youtubers! Love you guys

[@TheStrangerous]

We love you back!

[@ModernRogue]

Jason beat me to it!

[@adambell5781]

Here's a local con man: At Alton Tower in England, you have to pay for parking, and there was a car park next to it that was completely free. What this guy did is he bought himself a hi-vis jacket, and sat by the entrance - charging people for parking in this car park. He did this for 15 years, and then disappeared one day. When people started going to Alton Towers to ask about this, they said that they didn't even own that car park, and they had no clue who this person was.

[@ModernRogue]

Hahaha amazing!