Operation Praying Mantis by The Fat Electrician | The Chill Zone Reacts

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[@attackinglizard3429]

"what does proportional mean Mrs. Frizzle?" "IT MEAN WHATEVER WE WANT IT TO MEAN ARNOLD"

[@RubyGB]

No innocent workers on the oil rigs- because they were not functioning oil rigs, but solely being used as floating Iranian military bases as was explained in the first mention of them in the story. Then, even though everyone was Iranian military, the task group still gave them a warning to evacuate.

[@kays4290]

It's not bullying...we didn't start the conflict or continue unnecessarily, if they had not mined international waters that could have hit literally anyone, we wouldn't have touched them.

[@shewanttheducky495]

Tldr: they fucked around and found out

[@m.g.1725]

I'm surprised this A6 was able to pull up after this dive bombing run with the massive balls of this pilot

[@brothersgt.grauwolff6716]

a massive pair of 1000 Ton Titanium Balls at that

[@jehoiakimelidoronila5450]

Not even pure stalinium from Soviet Russia can match that And they may not even be titanium, maybe they're *"freedomium"* that America secretly hoarded

[@darlaharrelson6487]

Lmao. 🤣 😂

[@timesthree5757]

He just shifted his ball and shifted the balance of the plane to the rear.

[@benjamies4136]

Hahaha you are the only person outside of America to understand the 5gum reference. The fact that you even said stimulate your senses is awesome. Mad props

[@BigJohnLXV]

no, it wasn't the class nerd, who got bullied. the high school football team grabbed the class bully, and beat _him,_ behind the bleachers, for an hour

[@colt1903]

"Proportional" is just one of those words that the fat electrician manages to "ruin" for everyone by complete accident and we love him for it.

[@cobra29935]

That and cheese

[@Khornecussion]

And we like that, we like that!

[@Psycorde]

The fact that it took this much for the message to SINK in, makes me think it was indeed proportional

[@WorldsTallestLeprechaun]

I love the explanation I heard for why the groups were Bravo, Charlie, and Delta, instead of Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. Those names were chosen because ON THE CHANCE that the enemy found out the names of the groups attacking them, they would make the logical conclusion of “B…C…D…shit, there must be an A! Look for the fourth group!” and would end up wasting their time chasing a group of ships that don’t exist.🤣

[@Psycorde]

That's actually clever

[@lonewolf_driver]

The A group was the Russian ship taking pictures😂

[@phildicks4721]

The Soviet Destroyer's response was fairly common. They almost always had some kind of ship observing any US or NATO Naval action to gain intellegence, and the US and NATO did the same thing right back at the Soviets and Warsaw Pact. It was just part of the "Great Game" of the Cold War.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

Yep - which is why there was never any naval "chicken" played.

[@AidanS99]

20:25 Listen the Soviet military definitely knew how to party. Especially the Navy! This was not the first time, nor will it be the last time a Soviet or Russian ship said “mind if I watch” 😂

[@jan7407]

i would love more Fat Electrician, great videos from him man would love some more

[@Northbravo]

When you said Nixon i started giggling thinking, i'll do you ome better lol

[@elbruces]

Off by at least a decade, there.

[@scp2539]

"on no, it's Nixon" Oh no, it's much worse XD

[@ScarriorIII]

Worse?

[@AnAmericanMusician]

Worse?

[@moxtordoki96]

Biden?

[@toddoverholt4556]

Ol Mr 'im from the govt and I'm here to help'

[@fullcircle8231]

@toddoverholt4556 I really hope you know he said that line in regards to the line he said in the speech right before it... the full quote is "the 9 worst words you can hear is, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help'."

[@derekschovanec7365]

Nick/The Fat Electrician is the history teacher we all needed in school.

[@RockinAfr0]

That history breakdown at the start of the video is exactly why I always look forward to your Fat Electrician reactions! Please do more of those, it's so interesting and educational to watch it, especially for a history nerd like me! :)

[@damienburroughs2119]

US Navy: 'proportional response' (the rest of the world) "You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means"

[@RockinAfr0]

The average reactor: "wow. Damn. Interesting." TheChillZone: *breaks out the whiteboard* "ok, so let me break this down for you: it all started a few hundred years ago.." There is a reason you are a goated reactor in my book!

[@Demonslayer20111]

Few hundred? Nah, try a couple millenia.

[@tycramer5173]

Brentwood Accords: US provided free trade worldwide, even for its enemies, instead of creating an empire post WW2. The vast majority of oil has not gone to the US, but to developing countries. The US has guaranteed free trade to the world. I’m looking forward to the US pulling back, I’m sure things will be better.

[@rickmarsh3331]

Just discovered you, love your reactions and thanks for dropping the knowledge you did on the situation early in the video. Much love from the states ❤

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

In the least weird way possible, I just love hearing you talk, man. You have a very pleasing tone and cadence. Have you ever considered voice acting or narrating audio books?

[@TheChillzoneX]

Thanks. I've considered it

[@blakemcelrath54]

Reagan's full quote was "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

[@annamarie5595]

Ronald Reagan...wasnt scared of shit.

[@MnemonicHack]

You are incredibly knowledgeable and very intelligent, man. Love to hear you explain the background of stuff like this.

[@dessatt]

"Why? Dont really care, not pertinent to the story🙄😒"... then i proceed to sit and listened to the whole story of the why🤣🤣🤣😁

[@George-ux6zz]

Kuwait wasn't part of OPEC at the time.

[@Plastikdoom]

And want to know the best ayatollah…the ayatollah of rock and rolla

[@MR_N0VA]

With current events how do others think it's a good idea to attack American ships

[@CertifiedSunset]

Usually it's ego that causes people to do stupid stuff like that.

[@dukerollo1116]

It wouldn't have been as bad if they didnt shoot at our planes just flying by... lol

[@christianleocastelo342]

Never touch America's boats 😅

[@arcanemining6264]

I love Fat Electrician, and enjoy watching reaction videos to him. This is one of the best as you provide some good historical context / background.

[@lenny_has_arived6679]

Was not expecting the steam notification noise.

[@Nothinglikeagoodnut]

AYE (context for "shots fired" : policeman becomes a Bad Boys movie extra in response to an acorn falling)

[@Force2reckonVods]

The fuckin steam messages got me, I was like "WHO THE F- oooooh."

[@jeremygates9374]

Your take on top of my boy Nic just made this even more awesome! Subbed!

[@Warcrimes_against_humanity]

One of my favorite youtubers watching another of one my favorite youtubers. LETS GOOOOOOO

[@RavenDravenek]

I mean, it was proportional, they used X percent of their military power, we used X percent of our military power. Ignore the fact that our military is magnitudes larger than theirs.

[@MrChaes]

Nice. I really liked your added insights..... very unusual in a reaction video but a great addition..

[@mythical_coffee]

16:04 now all you have to do is... GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAAAN! -baldi

[@aziouss2863]

Bro as an arab i give you the pass to do the accent thus it is no longer racist! ps: i am mocking that whole rhetoric if you are clearly not doing something to be hurtful it cant be racist... It is just fun banter between people :D

[@parsa1372]

Holy shit that is a pretty accurate summary you mentioned...i had Iranian biased education so take it with a grain of salt. But it is pretty much spot on :)

[@zachschendt7201]

About to get real proportional around here 😂

[@George-ux6zz]

The US President was Reagan in the 80s.

[@toddhutchins2492]

The tanker escort mission was called Operation Earnest Will. When we would enter or leave the gulf through the Straits of Hormuz, Iran would light us up with their Silkworm missile radars. And steaming around in mined waters is rather nerve-racking. I was on the USS Merrill (DD-976), SAG B, during this engagement. We wound up doing all the shooting on the Sassan oil platform because Lynde B. McCormick's gun had dropped sync and was "walking" and they couldn't fix it in time. After the engagement we had a joke: How does the Ayatollah inspect his fleet... Glass Bottomed boat. The Soviet Udaloy destroyer was gathering intel. A few details wrong, but it doesn't detract from the story and NO ONE gets ALL the details right.. I love Nic's presentation. I've seen most of his videos and they are awesome.

[@rg20322]

The 80's is Reagan and the 70's Nixon :)

[@R3_dacted0]

If you think about it, the Soviet ship being there isn't all that strange. It's one of the largest military operations since WWII. It was the perfect time to observe the operation and gain intelligence on the capabilities of the other country's military technology.

[@blafonovision4342]

After 1945, the USA had to guarantee oil flows from the Persian Gulf to keep Europe and East Asia in their coalition against the Soviets. The USA also agreed to use its navy to patrol all the world’s oceans, and they needed extra oil to fuel the ships.

[@thegunman2841]

By the way, this is the second time this happened. The first time was Operation Nimble Archer.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

Check out more of his (The Fat Electrician) content - especially when some moron touched our boats!

[@TerribleTiger11]

I hope you continue to do Fat Electrician videos and I would love to see your reaction/opinion on either Sgt. Reckless or The Eager Beavers

[@patrice6373]

This is my first time seeing your react content and.... God damnit.. That "The Americans woke up and were like *stimulate your senses*" fucking broke me hahahahjahhahahahahaha

[@HaroldCornbreadCarter]

The preamble providing context to the history of the region was super interesting.

[@megcperez]

You’d think people would know not to touch the U.S’ ships by now…

[@janicehughes9203]

Just curious. When in time past was there not some battle/war somewhere within the Arab nations?

[@zachdasack6623]

I mean, you could say the same about Europe, Asia, and the Americas… war has always raged across the planet, at this point in time the Middle East is a hotspot, just like how Central Europe was in the Middle Ages, Italy in the renaissance, North America until about a century ago, but the Middle East was actually relatively peaceful at some points, like the Arab golden age in the early middle ages

[@thumper7047]

"Nixon"?!?!? Try Reagen.

[@thecityshanker8913]

I'm not even watching the reaction tbh, I'm just reading the two guys in chat mxnokuma and podascos go at each other over chips (the brain kind)

[@Demonslayer20111]

Right? Dude denying Murphy's law is just great.

[@George-ux6zz]

AKA The Shaw of Iran 🇮🇷

[@movespammerguyteam7colors]

I just imagine the clip of The Mask & Son of the Mask “Do you feel lucky? Well, DO YOU PUNK?!” and I also pictured any Megas XLR bit with an absurd amount of guns and missiles being fired at a target only for a crater in the ground to be left behind.

[@jackvaldez9051]

Congrats on 100K!

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

I'd feel bad, but they touched our boats. They WILL pay the toll.

[@nancycastor17]

History they say is written by the winners. Knowledge is power and sadly the history is really not taught for the youths.

[@baddbabylon]

This was very informational thanks

[@SaturnGrl]

"Its the 80's...NIXON!" Wait, wha-...Nixon was president from 1969 to 1974. Who told you Nixon was president in 1988?

[@flameendcyborgguy883]

I mean One to F*ckton is a proportion...

[@mikepurvis4339]

Well oil played a part in it. However the reason is the messed with the boats. DON'T TOUCH THE BOATS!!!!!?

[@deadlyhumanity]

Anyone else start frantically checking their steam for the message during this video? lol

[@cthomaspeasant3059]

Oh boy, I was wondering when or if this was going to be looked over

[@MorellioBenoir]

If you want to change subjects and listen to some amazing drums from Spain, El Estepario Siberiano. This man is amazing. EMINEM | GODZILLA - DRUM COVER.

[@slyoldowl]

To those who think this is bullying. This is Iran we are talking about their people are dying out

[@bgasym13]

This reviewer thinks the video is all about his own knowledge

[@Pitbully59243]

Vary proportional

[@brigidtheirish]

"It's the '80s. It's Nixon, isn't it." Wrong decade, dude. Nixon was president in the early '70s.

[@deathknight7109]

yo an odd question, but what's your college education? In every video I watched you react so far you have some fascinating input, where does all this knowledge get stored?!

[@TheChillzoneX]

Got a bachelor's degree in physics. But I have had some electives in history and philosophy... I just have one of those brains to remembers everything besides the mondaine .

[@kimchi2780]

Its not always "America wants oil" America has plenty of oil. Its that America doesn't want countries like Iran and Iraq using oil as blackmail like Russia tried. Things people forget in Iraq for example, it was "war for oil". France held most of the drilling right to Iraq through arms deals the issue was Sadaam commiting genocide on the Kurds and invading Kuwait, an ally of America, whom we defended as such.

[@Rimuru_Tempest_0.0.0]

Go to 10:09 if you wanna skip all his rambling.

[@ryannickels7212]

Is this a reaction or a lecture?

[@curtiswilson3569]

Equity is the same as proportional. Words meant to be abused. Sometimes for the right reasons.. except equity is never used for good.

[@Demonslayer20111]

That mxnokuma dude in the comment stream is one dense mofo.

[@angryreaper9336]

Don't touch our boats. Its very simple. They fucked around and found out.

[@greggwilliamson]

Sorry, my mistake. I thought you were REACTING to a video. I did not realize I clicked a freaking hour long history class about something Nick already said WAS NOT pertinent to the story.

[@ButteredCarpet]

Balls

[@CertifiedSunset]

Shaft

[@ButteredCarpet]

@@CertifiedSunset Rectum

[@dramspringfeald]

"some of the people were just workers there" How do you feel about the contractors building the Death Star getting turned into atoms?

[@Psycorde]

I mean, you're literally working on station called DEATH STAR, should've known

[@chrispavlich9656]

Casualties of war.

[@evilrooster9960]

You think these are badass, watch the one about Arthur Wermuth. "The Ghost of Bataan". You aren't badass until you have snuck up behind an entire enemy Platoon in the middle of the jungle and shushed them if they snap twigs to make sure they didn't turn around and get a good look at you until they got close enough to where your friends can shoot at them, then "Trip" and hand the poor sap in front of you a grenade to let your boys know the enemy is there 😂😂😂

[@thecringeinspector5636]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@xoxKixShins]

Yah---everyone knows its Russian code for "intel collection" 😂😂 On a serious note, feel bad for those Iranian sailors who were ordered to not evacuate like first rig, rather to suicide. 😢 Iranian leadership didn't value their sailor's lives at all.

[@daisnowsn2369]

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[@CertifiedSunset]

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[@Fullmetal.6666]

Love your channel, but gotta fully pay attention to the video and not to chat.

[@damonbryan7232]

Your analogy of how U.S. got into middle east is close but way way off. Need to dig a little deeper. An discover who was actually first western country into middle east . Hint it wasn't the U.S.

[@patrickhalbert6377]

You're not listening...,

[@sniperyuni]

damn this comment section empty

[@CertifiedSunset]

But I'm here

[@myreviews8099]

Worst reaction to this video that I have seen