Best of the Worst: Wheel of the Worst #4

[@654jimbob654]

Rest in peace, Shoji. I'm sure he's playing music amongst the stars now on his NASA fiddle.

[@KetchupOverdose]

That’s beautiful 🥲

[@im_Polyhedrons]

@wanganmirage8167 I just found out too, when trying to access his website. He passed away this past August, after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

[@RoseRed08]

I just found out 😢 I was telling my boyfriend about Shoji and happened to Google. RIP Fiddle King ❤

[@wolfgangpeter2995]

😢 RIP Mr. Tabuchi

[@psykomancer4420]

Holy shit, I wasn't expecting this. Rest in peace Fiddle King, rock that NASA fiddle among the stars.

[@mackgerry]

I just heard Shoji Tabuchi recently passed away. Rest in Peace Shoji we salute you and your bow.

[@GackFinder]

Rest in peace, based VHS merchant

[@samkallaos775]

Shoji was a great dude. He paid my bills for a decade and contributed to my overall yearly income for an additional 10 after that. The show was what it was. It was exactly as you explained - it was made not to be too “out there” for bus loads of church groups. That said - from 1993- roughly 2005 there were 2000 asses in seats 2 to 3 times a day. Just for the record - that video was torture to make. We worked 70 -80 hours a week already. It got worse when we made videos. Also the musicians, singers were from all over the US. We were well paid but we put a ton of blood, sweat and tears into that place while they paid us. JT Lynn - is your “Dahmer” referenced guy. You couldn’t meet a more talented and kind man. The musicians in our band over the years went on to do all sorts of great things on tour with whomever you can imagine. Shoji was a great dude and he did embody the American dream.

[@NoriMori1992]

Who were you to him that he paid your bills?

[@an_arachnofondler]

​@@NoriMori1992 employer

[@FlarryFlats]

What did you do working for him? Were you also a musician?

[@benriemersma8137]

That band was swingin was that you?

[@SrSacaninha]

Oh that's sweet. To think we had to wait ten years for someone who worked with him to show up here.

[@Gustavo3575]

The Shoji Tabuchi show is about family. And that's what's so powerful about it.

[@toweypat]

It subverted my expectations of what you would see in Branson.

[@oxymoron296]

@@toweypat Still not going there on account of my probably getting hate-crimed on.

[@Fortunateson69]

It's so dense; every frame has so much going on

[@RandyHawkeye]

Shoji is the key to this all.

[@MegaManXPoweredUp]

The entirety of Shoji's audience is probably dead now. But it's ok, because no one's ever really gone.

[@PizzaTimeGamingChannel]

They theoretically could've landed on Tales from Genesis Space, SOS, and the Shoji Tabuchi Show in one episode. Jesus Christ.

[@matheusmoreira9951]

That would've just been overkill, they would've never been able to make a better video

[@mikebliss3153]

@@matheusmoreira9951 Until Surviving Edged Weapons made it on to the wheel.

[@RyanReenBattikh]

@@mikebliss3153 Still waiting for them to get Deathstalker 3

[@nerveagent1905]

We wouldn't have been ready.

[@ilikethespikeman2552]

Carnosaur 3 still needs reviewed. Absolute slop

[@JorgeTorrespluspage]

This just in, well some months ago but still: Shoji Tabuchi, a major attraction for decades, is known as the “King of Branson.” His theater was severely damaged by fire in 2017, so the show was moved to the Clay Cooper Theater. It was discontinued during most of 2020, however, but will resume at the restored Tabuchi Theater in 2022. Be cool about fire safety.

[@robertparker6280]

Wow! He's still kicking it! Damn he has lived the American Dream.

[@RyanReenBattikh]

RESTORED TABUCHI THEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mick_92]

Tabuchi Theater: Restored.

[@Bkm185]

The Shoji Tabuchi theater is now for sale !!!!!!

[@Chromeberd]

@@Bkm185 God even now (several years after the fact) there is an amazing lore behind our man Shoji.

[@ponytailjones]

A Japanese, classically trained violinist, playing a country music show to an audience of elderly white people in Branson Missouri twice a day for 28 years, sounds like something you would expect to encounter in purgatory.

[@chandler7493]

Sounds like a 2020 bid to me

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Or the seventh circle of hell.

[@mattoglesbykc]

dude. having a solid show gig as a musician is what you want.

[@mattoglesbykc]

@@thehammurabichode7994 you sound like Yakov Smirnoff, somebody else who used to have a show in Branson. "What a country!" Yeah, imagine doing his show for 22 years, about 20 of which were after anybody remembered him. his act was basically being a tame version of Borat.

[@jonathanbethards3689]

@@mattoglesbykc In soviet russia, car drives you!

[@rezasarandongard7805]

MEOW! "Ok, shut it off." I always laugh at that.

[@elitheothercomputerguy5436]

YEAAHH!!! SHOJIIII!!!!!!

[@elitheothercomputerguy5436]

Alex Feehan andandandand

[@MrBoombastic1904]

The look that Mike gives Jay at that moment was priceless.

[@brockh4422]

Same. I watch this episode like reruns of Seinfeld.

[@non-exist-ent]

I always die a little inside.

[@darkdreamsdontdie7785]

That man came to America with nothing but 500 dollars and a violin. And now he has a loyal fan base that fill the seats of his theater and have been for many years. He truly is living the American dream with his beautiful wife and kids.

[@pr9039]

@@eddiedingle767 What's funny is depending on where you are, that's either 2-3 months of living expenses, or MAYBE one lol

[@predalien1413]

I know those folk out in Venice would appreciate that kind of cash.

[@nicksetzer4563]

So proud of rich Evans

[@luismanuelespinosacastillo808]

The only thing his fans are filling now is their coffins

[@davechan8613]

@@luismanuelespinosacastillo808 “Ironically, they are nothing but bones now.”

[@HAZARDOUS88]

That enormous buildup into Shoji's singing is one of the funniest things in existence.

[@ironmikebugner]

HAZARDOUS88 I work in a theatre nearby shoji's theatre! 😄

[@ironmikebugner]

I live and work in Branson. I actually work across the street from his theatre. I've heard from other performers that he doesn't actually speak with with an accent. Red letter media is correct when they say it's a novelty.

[@mattoglesbykc]

You cannot buy the video used in this epsiode anymore from the Shoji Tabuchi website, it mysteriously suddenly sold out. they do have many, many, many many more tapes and dvd's of decades of the Shoji show i wonder how many old people died in total in the audience during the performance over the years?

[@jonathanbethards3689]

@@mattoglesbykc all.

[@willjohn1117]

10:18

[@paforums2557]

My aunt took my grandma on one of those all-inclusive bus trips for seniors to Branson. I sent her with a question from this episode, and she came through in spades. She didn't get to ask Shoji himself, but she did ask his daughter... Turns out the only reason he asks for no cameras during his Nasa Fiddle segment is that it messes up their glow-in-the-dark special effects. He does allow photos of the fiddle when it's not needed for the show. Sorry if someone already explained this one below.

[@shaide5483]

Really cool

[@hellogoato]

​@@shaide5483VERY cool, even.

[@JudasPriest9878]

>executive horsewives

[@jamesshunt5123]

Devolution is real.

[@JudasPriest9878]

James Shunt Wear gaudy colors or avoid display!

[@deadhawk1212]

Coming soon to BoTWTV: Desperate horsewives of the Wheel!

[@jogiff]

I had to go back for that one

[@GataZGinkgo]

@@JudasPriest9878 praise Rob

[@bryangarcia5599]

*R.I.P. Shoji Tabuchi* _16 April 1944 - 11 August 2023_

[@talkinghoorse6936]

I just realized that Shouji Tabuchi is a reverse weeaboo.

[@DistractedGlobeGuy]

There's a word for that: Dixieboo. Totally not making this up. Seriously. Google it. Dixieboo.

[@corsaircarl9582]

+Distracted Globe Productions I did google it, nothing really came up that looked like something I imagined as a Dixieboo, mostly just stupid named children and dogs.

[@DistractedGlobeGuy]

Imperial Customer Service Well it used to be a bunch of Czech dudes waving CS flags and drinking shitty canned beer out of mason jars, riding in the backs of their old Chevy pick-ups.

[@DrainoMyBraino]

Westaboo?

[@MartianBuddy]

+Distracted Globe Productions Westaboo?

[@maiqkabiik8462]

Yesterday I was packing my 80 year old grandfather's belongings (he's going into a care facility) and found a signed Shoji Tabuchi DVD along with a flyer. Had to come here and comment.

[@killergoose7643]

I see he’s a man of taste

[@clem5419]

Proof?

[@jamo6126]

Thank you

[@torperator1555]

Would someone really do that? Go on the internet and lie?

[@maiqkabiik8462]

That would a pretty specific, strange thing to try to get clout for, seeing as this video is years old and Shoji basically handed out autographed DVDs to anyone who went to his shows. My grandparents went to Branson like ten years ago and saw a bunch of shows -- Shoji was just one of the ones they went to. I didn't know about it until I was going through my grandfather's stuff after his heart attack when he needed to be moved to a care facility. I gave the poster and DVD to my best friend, who is also an RLM fan. I'll try to find his tweet and post it here, but be warned, he is a furry, lol.

[@magiccatstudios]

So I actually saw a Shoj show and it was so so boring but the bathroom he has in his theater is amazing!! The men's one even has a pool table. It was almost worth sitting through the show.

[@tinyturnip7676]

Does it have interactive motion controlled arcade games?

[@magiccatstudios]

yes

[@eartianwerewolf]

woah mad props to the guy.

[@YAH2121]

More like shitting through the show

[@neilisbored2177]

Almost?

[@OrgaNik_Music]

The amazing thing is Tabuchi actually BUILT that theatre himself and has been running his show for TWENTY. EIGHT. YEARS.

[@WonderGamer101]

28 years of 2 hours before drunk Engrish.

[@OrgaNik_Music]

I have absolutely no memory of writing this whatsoever.

[@JSK1121]

@@OrgaNik_Music is it THIRTY. TWO. YEARS. Now?

[@shadow_force]

35 yrs now

[@PhoenixWakeStudios]

Fun fact: Shoji will be resuming his show multiple times a week in September 2020. Still kicking it!

[@thefury770able]

Ian Phoenix I doubt that’s still true

[@marz-95]

@@thefury770able Believe in the Shoji

[@thefury770able]

marz 980 I want to believe that Shoji is smart enough to cancel no matter what

[@MrWednesday3]

@@thefury770able [unrelated clip of Shoji trying to speak]

[@gabbyprincip1575]

it's going to be a massacre

[@Gage_Brumley]

Shoji Tabuchi just passed away. RIP to an absolute legend.

[@GigaTrope]

If God came down to Earth, he would be a Japanese man with a Country Western show.

[@requiem4ameme2]

Personally, I think he'd look a lot more like Rich Evans.

[@tjiiik]

rip Shoji Tabuchi. he's now playing the great fiddle in space.

[@PFCelis2]

Just came back after hearing his passing to pay my respects. The man was the American dream.

[@mcnuggets2011]

RIP to a legend. Lived the American Dream to the fullest.

[@SirHatchporch]

Just heard that Shoji Tabuchi passed away and immediately thought of this legendary video. Thank you, Red Letter Media, for bringing this weird and wonderful man to our attention. RIP Shoji.

[@_Digishade_]

There are hundreds of thousands of people, perhaps millions, who will never reach the high, lofty peaks of fame that Shoji Tabuchi has scaled.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

and that should be the most depressing fact ever...

[@predalien1413]

Why?

[@andrewcz8871]

At the end of the day he entertained (or at least performed for) millions of paying customers, sold merchandise, had his own theater and performance troupe in a well-known tourist town in America, and had an attractive wife and a musically talented - though maybe not outstanding - family in general. More folks have it worse than have it better, and that ain't a bad epitaph.

[@charlottecorday8494]

Try billions. That man IS the American Dream, God bless him.

[@realevilcorgi]

Jay totally did say 'Meow let's get back on track'

[@BassbaitGG]

+Dana Yumikun He ain't kitten, Jay really did say "Meow let's get back on track".

[@darkman4747]

Wasn't that edited by Mike?

[@realevilcorgi]

@@darkman4747 Mike wouldn't do something like that. And couldn't because 2014 era Mike was way too drunk at the editing station

[@NomnomJawsnomnom]

I'm torn between uncontrollable mirth regarding Shoji's act, and a grudging respect for his unwavering pursuit of something he was clearly very passionate about.

[@Udgrasil13]

RIP to one of the earliest Legends of BOTW. And almost 10 years later, he is still very vivid in my memory. A true Giant of this wonderful show. Thank you Shoji Tabuchi.

[@nicoolio19]

Has anyone else been rewatching these like crazy? Or is it just me? RLM keeping me sane during quarantine. Who would have thought.

[@djpanaligan1775]

Yes....

[@vfmc77]

All the time lol

[@JorgeTorrespluspage]

Going on my second round. What I missed the first time is the weird additions from the comment section, sometimes there's a comment of a guy who worked on some crappy movie they watched and it's great, like a DVD bonus feature.

[@AlanSmithee90210]

This is my comfort food

[@blinddog1212]

Yes. They're really helping me during the current "pretend the pandemic is over" phase, too.

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

While i was teaching in japan I befriended a seriously westaboo jehova's witness and began going over to her parent's house for dinner and to sing old western folk songs along with the piano. At first it was super awkward but they were actually really lovely, warm people and their obsession with old west dress and culture was kind of a charming counter balance to the awkward weebs I have known in the states. They'd meticulously collected things like the lyrics of tunes like On Top of Old Smokey. Considering I'd never learned any version except the on top of spaghetti one, I got educated a bit more on my own cultural heritage. Weebs might be cringey but I think japanese people feel the same way about them as I felt about my westaboo friend's family- they might be eccentric but their appreciation and love for the culture shone through and they seemed very happy and full of life, and definitely weren't hurting anyone via cultural exchange.

[@_Digishade_]

Grats. You met an actual, 100% legitimate otaku.

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG The FACTS you mean. Anime is a lesser form of entertainment

[@ToddAnal000]

@@thehammurabichode7994 The Hammurabi Chode has got to be one of THE greatest KZbinr names of all time!

[@torperator1555]

Doubt

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

@@torperator1555 I forgot I posted this, it's legit. The daughter who befriended me had a closet of dresses that looked like little house on the prairie and photos of her in tasseled cowboy shirts at a rodeo from when they'd been in the USA on church stuff. Weird folks but wholesome. My memories from that year are fond ones.

[@graumail]

The Florence Henderson tape is ahead of its time. That video would be right at home on KZbin. Tons of “get ready with me” and “what’s in my bag” videos out there

[@WontonTV]

Was gonna say, that's just a beauty vlog 30 years before

[@matthewcornish3086]

you gotta hand it to shoji though.. the man is 75 years old now, and STILL performing twice a day. Even after a fire shut down his theater for a year and a half, hes back playing now and cant imagine quitting. Hats off Tabuchi

[@mland2012]

Rest in Peace Shoji Tabuchi - he brought joy to millions through this video alone, not even counting everyone he performed to for decade after decade.

[@mr.amazingawesomeguy2844]

RIP Shoji Tabuchi. I had to come back to this video after seeing the news. :(

[@stringanime]

10:40 to 11:40 hands down, the most hilarious minute in a RedLetterMedia video I have ever seen. The build up to Shoji appearing was so worth sitting through. I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. Thank you guys for sharing Shoji. If you guys ever go to a Shoji, let me know, maybe we can meet up there.

[@mustafaalwan6523]

I was really going through rough times when I watched this episode . It really made my day esp. The Shoji coming out on the stage build up and reaction when he began to sing ! Thx guys esp

[@thisisnighthawk2713]

+Harrison Goertz it's probably one of the most genuine of Mike laughs I have heard.

[@ghostapostle7225]

+thisisnighthawk The ending of Blood Debt also.

[@RacinZilla003]

The four episode build up Master writing and comedy xD

[@Vaporvice84]

I also love how Mike looks at Rich, smiles, and lifts his beer, as if toasting to him. We don't know what said earlier, but I'm guessing Rich told Mike he was willing to bet it would be exactly as it turned out.

[@nybakg]

Who’s back here after the news of Shoji’s earthly departure? 😢 RIP you glorious, stuttering bastard

[@Thegeobot]

Oh man, the good old NASA violins, they don't make those like that anymore....

[@tmbbcck]

finally explains why we haven't been back to the moon... been busy making violins

[@JumpPackGentleman]

Space X is supposedly making a better, more economical space violin.

[@Yusuke_Denton]

@@JumpPackGentleman At least the SpaceX violins are reusable. Shoji has to throw his NASA violin into the ocean after each show.

[@ZackMarrs556NAT0]

@@Yusuke_Denton they (NASA) did make reusable fiddles, though they weren't 100% reusable, and about 1/3rd of the production run blew up.

[@Thkaal]

If you can play it slow you can play it fast.

[@kevinericsnell4092]

Shoji Tabuchi should do the next Katamari soundtrack

[@IR17171717]

The Dunkin' Donuts dance sent memories of Al Pacino's dancing in Jack and Jill screaming back to me.

[@matthewlennhardt8408]

IR17171717 say hello to my chocolate blend

[@joecool2721]

Dunkaccino!! Wouldn’t you want one?

[@ben3129]

Dont mind if I do!

[@nigelj.fuckingham6351]

That's called PTSD.

[@ThePitchFinder]

"Executive horse-wives"

[@Tunaboy45]

It'd be nice to see Shoji try his hand at some Norwegian Black Metal.

[@dr.jackal8868]

Nice behemoth pic bro :)

[@Tunaboy45]

thanks mate :)

[@BooDoug187]

Tunaboy45 I'm ordering the video of him covering the best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and The best of Wu Tang.

[@Komnen0s]

Tunaboy45 He should cover 'War' by Burzum. He couldn't garble the lyrics any worse than Varg does.

[@Tunaboy45]

It would be hilarious until he started trying to stab the audience members.

[@keithrishii]

Shoji was definitely doing a bit when he studders, because he was joking that the guy who taught him English was Mel Tillis, a country legend known for his speech impediment......not sure that makes it any better though since he was mocking a disability #speechimpairmentshaming.....but at least he wasn't making fun of aaaaaaaaaaids!

[@ascendantfiction7220]

Back here to pt my respects to Shoji, who passed away a day or so ago. RIP Legend

[@keryst]

RIP Shoji Tabuchi. I never saw your show in Bronson, but I hope you are still entertaining everyone wherever you are now.

[@Vaporvice84]

No, no pal. This is BRONSON, Missouri.

[@wedgewoodproductions7383]

32:04 Embodiment of the American Dream. 32:08 Actually rather suspicious. That was the most perfectly cynical retort ever.

[@Teajryan]

RIP Shoji! Keep playing that fiddle or whatever in heaven!

[@fatproduce]

They are STILL selling VHS tapes on their website.

[@wikkedawsome]

i went to his website, it was updated in 2016, has current year schedule and ticket links, but has html and 1998 era web page design. is all their money going to coke and blow, or possibly live in some commune that does not have much contact with the outside world? only other person i have seen with a web page like that is Niel Breen's

[@williamromig3812]

Yes, and also cassettes! Their website sells cassette tapes for 50 cents.

[@wilnich592]

Hope Jessi's doing well in whatever she's up to nowadays.

[@jm339]

I am! Thanks for thinking of me. Wanna have secs?

[@dzhellek]

The legend is dead. RIP Shoji Tabuchi 8/14/2023.

[@Bozogumps]

My Grandfather actually took me to the Shoji Tabuchi show when I was very young and it was a great time!

[@pdlagasse]

The next time Jay rips on Mike for his contrarian voting, just remember that he’s the one who voted against The Shoji Tabuchi Show. THE SHOJI TABUCHI SHOW, PEOPLE!

[@PyrokineticFire1]

11:07 - 11:37 how can anything beat those 30 seconds?!

[@orangeoblivion]

Why didn't you guys review the classic movie "Old Woman Lists the Contents of Her Purse"?

[@oldskoolchomp81]

It was a whammy

[@brooza664]

That's what I'm here wondering!

[@mandjtravel6579]

4:04 "Meowwwwww" "Ok, shut it off!" Best moment in BOTW history.

[@MrJL1995]

Best moments in BOTW: That moment, shoji reveal, thunderpants with jessies laughter, the ending in "terror in Beverly hills" and exploding varmites :D

[@stephencarroll4681]

+MrJL1995 The entire discussion of the Osteoporosis Dance

[@RinInABin]

+MrJL1995 Rich's prank calls

[@bloodrunsclear]

+MandJTravel Not Bob Rosenberg finishing?

[@LegendKiller1fan]

+bloodrunsclear Man you are everywhere! I swear I see you on almost every video I watch. :)

[@jac6995]

That Dunkin Donuts videos reminds me of those horrible days working in retail when management would do all those stupid thing to get you excited about work. When you pay minimum wage you're not going to get passionate employees, just be happy if you get people that show up on time and don't spit in the doughnuts.

[@jiub9]

I would jerk off in the doughnuts if I worked there. I hate everything. I used to work at a deli, and the best thing I ever did there was work through Christmas day whilst listening to a Charles Mingus album.

[@corsaircarl9582]

+jac6995 I work as a cashier in Wal-Mart. They could murder someone in front of me and I wouldn't give a shit because I'm not paid enough to give a shit anyways.

[@schlenderman1589]

@@bvansenu *D O N u t s*

[@cleobinx]

jac6995 🤣🤣

[@TemmiePlays]

@@jiub9 explains why you're a jobless loser. You're a goddamned sociopath, please stay out of public.

[@PoeticCollective]

"you could call that movie a cat-tastrophy" "you aint kittten" "you could even say that video was a piece of shit" hahahaha... greatest

[@MetaI4Brains]

After nearly a year of build up, Shoji Tabuchi definitely lived up to the hype.

[@mrtate5921]

I live near Branson and have to see billboards advertising these terrible shows every day of my life, and this episode holds a special place in my heart. That is all.

[@holymolythejabroni9040]

That Shoji buildup and reveal is still the greatest moment in BotW history two years later.

[@bassvibasics479]

Shoji Tobuchi died today, aged 79. Let's blame Stoklasa for it.

[@BSJDynasty]

RIP Tabuchi Shoji, he passed away 3 days ago on the 11th of August, 2023

[@jacobstewart4170]

The world is a little darker now that we’ve lost Shoji. Rip

[@assortedsubscriptions4012]

Shoji Tabouchi just got inducted into the "Fiddler's hall of fame" on 2/20... Damn, still going strong!

[@levishawback1218]

Really, Branson is full of bizarre stage shows. Its like some kind of wierd kitsch zone that the world forgot.

[@BrysonSpahn]

When you live in the east-Kansas/west-Missouri area you are unable to forget Branson.

[@ChronoKatie]

This video possibly has my favorite RLM moment of all time: The incredibly long build-up for Shoji Tabouchi finally climaxing with Jay's amazing delivery of "Oh he's terrible!"

[@3Prayt]

THAT WAS MIKE

[@anonymouss4635]

Mike's the chubby alcoholic. Jay's Susan.

[@henryjtodd]

11:12 it was Mike; all-time classic moment either way though 😄

[@dudemcmann6936]

I saw Shoji Tabuchi in Branson, MO playing with The Baldknobbers when I was a kid in the 80s. My grandparents were huge fans!

[@ValleDelSergio]

Rest in Peace Shoji Tabuchi :(

[@Thistle117]

R.I.P. Shoji. You were a legend.

[@Tellin08]

That Shoji guy is actually that popular. There's a lot of competition in Branson and he does shows in florida where some of my relatives live. He does seem to have found his niche.

[@Vaporvice84]

Holy shit. I just moved to Florida. Off to his website to see if he's coming to Miami anytime soon!!!

[@MrCowabungaa]

Holy shit Shoji has been running his show successfully for 28 years now. This guy ain't no joke it seems.

[@andrewbarthel8224]

As of yesterday, Aug 14 2023, Showing Tobuchi has passed. Rest in peace dude

[@scms2528]

The grand reveal of Shoji and their reaction has to be one of the best BOTW moments. "He's terrible!"

[@wizarddog5049]

That feel when Rich Evans will never be your dad

[@gilm0522]

Rich can't because he reproduces through Richtosis

[@bul13ts]

Somewhere in the cosmos, there is a herd of wild Rich Evanses running free across those distant fields.

[@williambrady9578]

Actually he his my dad, he just won't admit to it.

[@TheGoodChap]

Holy shit this blew my mind. I've always been confused as to what the shoji tubuchi show was, thinking it was some Japanese game show or something. In the first few seconds of watching, when I realized the audience was all American I was slightly confused but when I head the woman at the beginning ask if anyone was from Missouri I immediately started wondering if it was recorded in Branson MO. I looked it up before the video was finished and oh shit yes he is... I'm from around Kansas City and have been to Branson before so to fill you in it's a very odd place. Driving through the town it feels like Las Vegas or Reno with big theaters, bright signs advertising different shows and recreations. It also has some big outlet mall shopping centers. It's a very Christian place, lot's of people go there for vacation stuff and shopping.

[@THEMANIACALPOTATO]

And owned by Ned Flanders

[@HiDesert004]

I have family members who are so ultra religious even Branson is like Sodom and Gomorrah.

[@kanastrasza]

Branson being "the Las Vegas of Missouri" is strange considering back in the 20s, KCMO was considered a proto-Las Vegas (Look up the Pendergast years!)

[@Aethgeir]

I just looked it up on Google maps, and it's like no place I've ever seen. It's all just theaters, big box outlets, malls, motels and restaurants. There's no industry or residential areas at all. It's like this huge urban center, yet no one lives there.

[@lestergreen7740]

I live in Missouri, been to the Branson/Ozark area a handful of times. Let me tell you something- nothing about that place makes any sense at all. Branson itself is the Bible Belt's Atlantic City. It's at the bottom of the ladder. If you can't have a show in Vegas, you go to Atlantic City, if you're too awful for even Atlantic City, you go to Branson. The only way to describe the place is seedy and depressing. Washups, hasbeens, bikers and truckers. The area around Branson is basically the movie Deliverance. Though I guess there are worse places to score crystal meth.

[@JeonardShadby505]

BRANSON, MI: "There Are Worse Places to Score Crystal Meth."

[@lestergreen7740]

kinghadbar in soviet russia meth scores you.

[@RestingJudge]

Which is odd, because if you just go south to Arkansas you get this retirement paradise, with outdoor sports, fishing, and rich old northerners...the place is called Mountain Home it is pretty cool place to relax.

[@yadro]

your descripción makes wanna visit Branson.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

I now know the perfect place to go if i ever decide to put a gun in my mouth.

[@MustelaPutoriusFuro99]

"That's getting cut." Rich was so naive back then...

[@lol.jk.unless.24875]

Inspired by this video, I saw Shoji in Branson a couple years ago. His production values are reduced these days. Smaller band. He updated his act with a little modern pop. I got a picture with him which is now lost to time. More importantly: the Shoji Tobuchi Theater has, without a doubt, the greatest men's room I have ever set foot in. I could explain, but it really has to be experienced firsthand.

[@benprewitt4600]

You will be missed, Shoji. Let's pour one out.

[@YourXavier]

Best of the Worst is the greatest series you've ever done. You can't end it. Save Wheelie!

[@pkmovies92]

Maybe there is gonna be a Square of the Worst?

[@worfsonofmogh1154]

Bob Rosenberg finishes into a potted plant.

[@siegfriedmeyke6631]

Weird thing is, Shoji isn't the only Japanese born folk singer. There is also Takeo Ishi in Germany, who is legit one of the greatest jodlers in the world. I personally don't like that kind of music, but the dude tought himself how to play the music with nothing else but his records. Then when he showed up at a jodling event was first treated as a novelty until the crowd realized his pure talent and skill. Even his idol is impressed by him.

[@Amcsae]

Whenever I'm in need of cheering-up, I watch Takeo Ishi's chicken song. It's amazing.

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

Takeo Ishi's yodeling is world class

[@TheMidnightStreets]

RIP Shoji Tabuchi April 16, 1944 - August 11, 2023

[@williamthebritoriginal]

Wow is Mike okay with his other half giving Rich those 'fuck me' eyes the whole time? Wait, Mike's giving him 'fuck me' eyes too! And so is Jay! And me!

[@VIDS3687]

williamthescot isn't that Rich sister??

[@TheLogicalLunatic]

Jay did say that Rich and Mike left the room at one point so...

[@quark_E]

I thought Mike's other half was Susan?

[@PoiosAftos]

Hearing Jessi's laugh again was refreshing

[@kidkangaroo5213]

It gives these early BOTW a special zest

[@phuzface]

i miss her😭

[@BigVorst]

She had a very fun and lively energy compared to the elderly men we have now. 😔

[@johnc6497]

We had these old "training" videos when I worked at a McDonald's that were EXACTLY like that D&D shit. It was like torture to have to sit through them and watch the corny dialogue and 'creeper' style filming lol

[@buttonjam]

+DanRSL Roll a Will Save to retain your sanity after watching the training video.

[@Blackes_Magic]

+John Cummings "My half-elf thief is choking on a McRib sandwich!!"

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

I want to roleplay as Hamburglar, but he's a Drow!

[@htpkey]

Rare footage of Rich Evans correctly pronouncing fire extinguisher

[@puyu8621]

He did however pronounce 'housewives' as 'horsewives' at 3:12

[@EhvinnTee]

"Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na........." -Shoji Tabuchi

[@nsalegit9482]

BATMAAAAN!!!

[@robertbarrass9176]

@@nsalegit9482 Dont you mean Batmananananan

[@violetinrealoldaccount9768]

katamari damacyyyyy

[@korvo3427]

My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold My angel is the centerfold

[@kingkerfuffle3173]

Rest in peace Shoji. You live on in RLM infamy. Branson Missouri lost its only reason to barely slow down while passing through.

[@gellister]

I started watching BoTW only recently. Six years later, the Shoji Tabuchi hype was still real for me. And it did not disappoint.

[@EvilSpockEmpire]

Since I am about to travel through Branson Missouri, i was going to purchase a ticket to see Shoji Tabuchi for myself. But the theater caught on fire and closed for renovations. I bet it was that hack, Mike!!!

[@lol.jk.unless.24875]

You missed a so-so show, but you also missed the greatest restroom of all time. No joke. I hope the men's room remains intact.

[@muthesquirrel]

He didn't want any photos at that point of the show because the flash would ruin the effect of the glow in the dark visuals but isn't good enough at English to explain it, I assume.

[@НиколИлиева-е5у]

Shoji Tabuchi is the ultimate rewatching experience on this channel

[@falloutmule]

3:10 EXECUTIVE HORSEWIVES

[@corsaircarl9582]

I watch this multiple times and I still get giddy when Shoji comes up on stage!

[@CthulhuianBunny]

"I just wanna go home." Mike, embodying every kid who's ever been dragged to a concert two hours away from home by their grandparents.

[@Montebann]

On Shojis Wikipedia page it credits his enduring popularity to this Best of the Worst episode.

[@skittlemenow]

Watching through the back catalogue of these and it's a shame that the red head gal never shows up in later videos, she had the only laugh that could compete with Rich's laugh for sounding so awesome.

[@iliaPayne]

What happened to her ? While she was fun to have around - Mike was verdy subdued around here

[@skittlemenow]

@@iliaPayne Good question. I have no idea so I figure the guys must have eaten her. I'll go with that theory in honor of Halloween being around the corner.

[@corsaircarl9582]

@@skittlemenow I heard rumors that people were perving on her and she went into hiding behind the camera I think?

[@skittlemenow]

@@corsaircarl9582 That's a shame if it's true. Sadly that is how the internet works though.

[@petewadesays12]

I was at an airport in Denver a few weeks ago, I had my trusted Red Letter Media shirt on, and as I passed a Dunkin Donuts, an employee screamed "FUCK RED LETTER MEDIA FOR MAKING FUN OF MY JOB!!!" If i could go back in time and film that....oh my god it was sooo unexpected and it made the trip I was worth an 9 hr delay at Denver.

[@waynesWyrdWorld]

I love Shoji andandandandandand-and friends.

[@maxbrandt6]

I've never seen Jessi laugh so much in BotW, she was in tears when Shoji finally came on stage for his bit!

[@twinewinder1]

When cleaning out my dad's house after he passed away, I found Shoji flyers. I couldn't find a way to explain why I was laughing to my siblings.

[@douglasjohnson4382]

It's 2023 and that Shoji Tobuchi VHS tape is still available!