Black & White Guys Shock Chinese Hair Salon with Perfect Mandarin

So today me and my friend Frankie visited a Chinese hair salon in NYC’s Chinatown of Flushing, Queens and totally shocked the staff when both of us all of a sudden started speaking in fluent Mandarin (and some Cantonese and Fuzhounese)! We also hung out in Flushing and got some great street food, bubble tea, and some snacks in the market, all while speaking Chinese! Frankie’s language learning story is actually really cool because he learned to speak Chinese by working in a hair salon in Flushing, and he’s never been to China.
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[@ZeranZeran]

hahah "What is he saying?" asking the white and black guy to translate for him. That's truly beautiful.

[@thiagogocrazy7234]

yup

[@phantomjosh2148]

I do that with my grandma

[@TG47GRG]

The skewer there is 💯

[@Emersonlakeorpalmer]

Where was that part

[@canal2cortesdofarofaoficia797]

Yes hahaha i thought the same

[@tannoustannous9491]

Wait, did the black dude learn Mandarin only by working as a barber? Cause man.. that’s really impressive 😮

[@ralphholiman7401]

My ex-wife's family all lived in New Mexico near the border and all of them grew up speaking fluent Spanish without a single lesson, just from hanging out with so many Spanish speakers. Her niece spoke better Spanish than English at four years old, because of her Mexican baby sitter.

[@tannoustannous9491]

@@ralphholiman7401 That is so cool, I mean I do speak 4 languages now, and I would love to learn more, I'm all for languages :P

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@tannoustannous9491 , one of her other, older, nieces, who got a leg up on languages, by also learning Spanish and English at an early age, too, ended up learning a total of eleven languages. She went to work for the State Department, and was told she was being assigned to a mid-eastern country. She pointed out to them, than Arabic was not one of her eleven languages. Their response was, "If you've learned eleven, you can learn twelve."

[@kobe2kfan751]

@@ralphholiman7401 noh not spanish man that’s common smh. Learn something really hard

[@Mae-gl3mk]

@@ralphholiman7401 Spanish is not as hard to learn as Chinese. 👁👄👁

[@billabong9215]

The thing I notice about Chinese people in these stalls and stores and shops is that if you show em that your interested in their culture , they totally open up and become the friendliest people ever. They really are lovely people.

[@ThamiNdlalane]

This happens everywhere. The greatest respect you can give to another person is to speak their language. Only English speaking people don't appreciate this effort

[@Sneakyturtle18]

@@ThamiNdlalane Pretty sure French people don't care either.

[@Dadonc5]

@@ThamiNdlalane and

[@Dadonc5]

@@ThamiNdlalane wat does it matter be generous to everybody regardless of culture or language

[@Jabootylolz]

@@ThamiNdlalane That's a pretty big generalization. Most Americans appreciate any foreigner trying to speak American English. It's when they aren't speaking American English that they get upset and that's the same story for most countries when you don't speak their primary language.

[@drix4275]

"Another black guy came here speaking Chinese." Was it Laoshu?! "He was really tall." IT WAS, WASN'T IT?! :D Rest his beautiful soul.

[@tanveerhossainarif]

I miss him so much! 💔

[@drix4275]

@@tanveerhossainarif Same here, my brother. I think he connected many of us with his across-languages videos. :)

[@danieloborne9782]

@@drix4275 my first introduction to social interactions with people speaking different languages!

[@drix4275]

@@danieloborne9782 I've lost family and it's not touched me all that much because those family members were not that close to me, but Laoshu505000's death made me cry as if he were my brother. I miss his person very dearly.

[@felipewozniak]

@@drix4275 Same. I just found about it today and I still can´t believe it. He was so young :(

[@lakersouthpaw]

That street vendor hustled them good. They weren't gonna buy anything and she says "try a free sample", and flips it into a $15 purchase lol.

[@treasuremage7546]

He turned it into content though, so everybody wins.

[@__2561]

she's a millionaire now

[@tychoderkommentator2989]

I thought the same. Literal marketing genius.

[@highpriestess3947]

Hustler baby lol

[@melitonorozcojr.8099]

@c'MeRe brO! * how was that rude? Since when is it rude to offer a free sample to try something? You know at Costco's (before covid) they always are giving away a bunch of different free samples for you to try different things? Baskin-Robbins the ice cream place let's you have a free sample of any of the ice creams to see which one you like. Its just basic marketing strategy

[@phucmapvlog]

That shocked look never gets old

[@bo9792]

What shook you in your profile picture ?

[@TrancemasterOnyx]

My favorite reason to come back for more :)

[@HF-eu2ei]

@@TrancemasterOnyx Yup!

[@lenaxchannel6329]

He should do learning Vietnamese for 24 hours

[@misterguyman9669]

Hahah "phuc"

[@ImDeluxeSP33some]

9:13 "was it Laoshu" im gonna cry 🥺 RIP

[@zrosix2240]

The girl at 4:45 is a hustler, she finessed you out of $15 LMAOO

[@monk729]

Thats the point

[@stupidrare5967]

Miles Morales and Peter Parker on their day off:

[@prophecy8652]

Bruh the similaritys

[@lynf5562]

Lol, facts!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@Lionking-sd8gd]

People like you bring smiles to my faces 🙏🏼😆😁

[@josephl447]

And they learned mandarin exclusively by visiting Martin Lee in prison

[@stupidrare5967]

I like the idea of them learning different languages for extreme situations!

[@WaldoCarmen]

The way ppl open up when you speak their language. Goddamn I wish I could do that.

[@sandrekasandford8799]

I barely can speak english and english is the officail language of my country

[@voltgaming2213]

@@sandrekasandford8799 learn other languages

[@jw2473]

Yep, I wanna learn too!

[@sandrekasandford8799]

@@voltgaming2213 at this moment im learning Espanol

[@heavencancelor483]

@@sandrekasandford8799 where are u from?

[@teenagardner3623]

Doesn't matter where you come from, color of your skin, or if you can speak at all. The fact that you respect where you are and the people who live there sharing their culture is 100% priceless 👌

[@dungeater8671]

Dang when he mentioned Laoshu I almost shed a tear 🥲 first bilingual KZbinr I watched and really enjoyed his videos.. miss that guy, Rest In Peace king

[@o1slythai]

I feel like by now, all the Chinese vendors are on the lookout for a white guy with a camera speaking fluent Chinese.

[@who7092]

Then again, they probably aren't on youtube. Unless their kids watch his channel!

[@whitealliance9540]

Im gonna go out there over the weekend and tell the guy in Chinese "What, you think all the black people speak chinese now?" Lmao its worth a trip out to flushing

[@JGrant60]

Meanwhile Families are on the lookout for Muslims held in Chinese Detention Camps

[@whitealliance9540]

@@JGrant60 amen, speak on it!

[@SevenMilliFrog]

That is not fluent Chinese

[@Nikotastik]

Frankie is the kind of person we need representing the face of the US. He made his own opportunities by pushing himself out of his comfort zone. I really admire that.

[@revy1x]

I seriously respect that

[@gronkgrunk]

I agree, got mad respect for him!

[@gunther_schmidt6842]

even me as a german follow his channel xD

[@ahmads5722]

Laoshi

[@koostory1776]

OR pushing his White privilege.

[@sunflowergarden9794]

I feel like a proud mom. They become so friendly when they know you speak their language, It’s a huge sign of respect

[@SoroushTorkian]

Haha😂

[@ayrmendina8314]

"Very tall.." "Was it Laoshu?" Hahaha brilliant! RIP to the almighty Laoshu! He single-handedly inspired all of us.

[@ihatefrankiero]

He learned to speak Chinese ... in a year... from just working at a barber shop? That’s not normal that guy is extremely smart and has an ear for language he should be in school doing something with that

[@voltgaming2213]

USAians people are smart

[@shaunarcher2956]

I was the same way in school. We had mandarin and. A lot of people weren’t interested so they weren’t doing well but I was going to Chinatown on my own time and speaking the language. Making mistakes, learning from them and learning new vocabulary everyday

[@ferchango6359]

Not really that's just the fastest way to learn a language.

[@jamie-leighvandiemen139]

School doesn't necessarily make you smart. I learned most of what I know not in a school. All of us learn more than we did at school. Experience teaches one a lot 😊😊

[@MusicalMike]

He should definitely make the most of his potential!

[@AndyBarkerBee]

It’s not just you guys speak the languages but it’s also the fact that your intonations and expressions are totally bang on. It’s not ‘speaking a language’, it’s ‘living a culture”!!!

[@AndyBarkerBee]

I also love being able to connect ted with someone in their language and culture. Relationship dynamic is suddenly SO different. The interaction with the lady at the market stall was epic!!

[@wheresmykookiesat]

ohh I like this comment. You're right !

[@thepowerofyourvoicepodcast]

totally agree

[@shawnvining9851]

It was too I felt like well they knew I was there uhmm 🤔😋 😂😆 nice show

[@JSCVideos]

Yeah it's basically the difference between speaking a language per se and actually being fluent, knowing the slang, make them feel like you really get them. That's awesome

[@asherflowers954]

Love the part when the vendor says “what is he saying” and looks to Xoom for help

[@annemarie7086]

These videos warm my heart . They genuinely want to connect with people and show appreciation and respect for other cultures . Just beautiful !

[@bangtanboizus9094]

That rude ass customer at the BBQ kart I’m glad he had you guys to ask what he said🥺

[@SPW812]

Welcome to NYC

[@katrinaela]

me too i was like thank goodness

[@somthingimportants]

What was he saying I couldn’t understand him ether

[@kernmw10]

That's NYC for you. Most everyone is an up tight ass hole.

[@alecamal]

@@somthingimportants " I'm waiting, I didn't order yet" was his last sentence. I guess he didn't like the vendor talking to Ari and his friend while he waited.

[@mahbtiu]

6:11 that moment when the vendor turned to Xiaoma and Frankie for a translation convinced me he legit treated them as two Chinese guys, not just some guys who can speak Chinese! :)

[@gzo313]

He knew what the guy was saying I’m sure. You notice he heard from Ari that the guy wanted to order, but asked the guy next to him what he wanted, instead of taking his order right then.

[@dannydanko4627]

Im on a binge watching these right now, it must feel great to be able to communicate with people from different cultures. Being able to talk and laugh together is awesome!

[@revko1nyc]

This is beautiful, goes to show we can knock down barriers by understanding and connecting with each other's culture.

[@justaverage94]

“What’s he saying?” “He wants to order” “Ah got it” Played that part like 5 more times. Pure gold

[@willyoustand86]

Guy was an ignorant prick

[@LMW87MMA]

@@willyoustand86 based on stereotypes of New York, seems normal

[@skeleton561]

@@willyoustand86 you gotta think I’m his situation if he’s been waiting he wants to hurry and order not talk

[@DreadheadfrmdaO]

@@skeleton561 agreed

[@mattpayne3349]

Took me a few playbacks to realize that he was all hurt and twisted over nothing.

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

I laughed so loud at 6:10 when he asked "What is he saying?" about the Mexican guy speaking English

[@dohtainundrwearxx8791]

I had to replay it a couple times lmao

[@xraydoge5430]

That customer was salty lol

[@giventjale1498]

It's like mini jealousy coz Xiaoma can communicate with the Vendor. They were vibing and he wasn't. It always happens. I work with customers and that guy is one of the many.

[@roosal729]

@@giventjale1498 it's actually because the guy in a beanie was cutting the line and he was waiting before him, but he should've said that to the other customer instead of the seller

[@stoolpigeon4285]

Just a rude guy- should save some ghost chillis for pricks like that

[@xenjowic9972]

6:15 love how he asks black and white dudes to translate him english coming from a chinese guy

[@kevinlong2074]

I love the way you get instant respect for knowing one's language.I guess just getting a hair cut in China town for the next year is not going to get it done. I love you all for taking the time and putting in the effort to learn there language

[@saucepapi6741]

Yeah as a black dude I gotta say they messed ol boy hair up. Still super cool tho to be able to get a haircut in a Chinese salon. Much respect

[@Drew.q]

Yo I was dying soon as I saw him spray all that water 🤣😂

[@mattferguson9532]

Facts I was thinking that too 😂😂. Just that moment when ur sat in the chair and he already fucked it but there’s nothing you can do and your heart just sinks 😂. I guess his hair didn’t look awful in the end but there’s no fade 😂😂

[@artsoftheworld2318]

🤣🤣plssss that's exactly what I was thinking

[@Papoose35]

Didn't matter if he was black or not, homeboy fucked up the cut bad lmfao.

[@joeh858]

Yeah it's not a fade but it's really not that bad of a haircut. No r__ism intended but y'all care way too much about haircuts

[@abra322]

the mention of laoshu:( rest in peace legend

[@reduniverse8912]

Sooo sad

[@Lijearion]

@@firevloe781 he just recently passed away. Rest in peace.

[@trash.pandaaa]

RIP😭😭😭

[@cleverhardy5230]

I had to look it up, and it's true apparently. Godspeed, Laoshu.

[@gottawatchit4489]

Damn that made me tear up😢

[@moniquefennell7317]

You guys inspire me to continue to learn different languages. I love watching you guys.

[@annanananananana1442]

I love this dude, learning at a barbershop, just being in the culture and with the people. this is awesome

[@FnLl523]

I like how there are people casually pointing at him shouting "Oh! I love your channel!" and then leaving casually as well.

[@VMYeahVN]

Yeah, shows they realize he's filming/working and don't want to interrupt too much other than just to say hi. That's really respectful of them.

[@FnLl523]

@@VMYeahVN Yes, we can all say that Xiaoma successfully made a fun and respectful communtiy

[@DWSOutdoors]

The respect shown goes a long way to make this world a better place! Very thankful we have Xiaoma on this platform!

[@bobfrediii2131]

“Another black guy was speaking Chinese, he was tall” NO WAY THATS TOTALLY LAOUSHUU

[@Dewisd2002]

Best believe laoshu was getting that work in , haven't seen any wierd titles in my recommends though 😕

[@bobfrediii2131]

Chinese man puts vibrating object in black mans bush

[@Dewisd2002]

@@bobfrediii2131 🤣 you've watched too many of his videos

[@bobfrediii2131]

@@Dewisd2002 😂 I definitely have

[@xwah5016]

@@bobfrediii2131 lMFAO

[@canadianasterixgmail]

Good for you - there were smiles on people's faces when you spoke in their language - kudos!

[@AllThingsPhotoandVideo]

your content is so awesome!! its like i get a view into the world of someone who can speak multiple languishes and how it makes there day just to see someone speak there native languish. its so beautiful and you make the world a better place. and I hope all is well with you, may god bless you!!!!

[@galkanftw]

Guy in red Jacket been waiting a whole minute and gets rude.

[@ChainedCannon]

Ikr

[@svftpeaches0140]

That made me mad. I haven’t even finished the video I’m at that part and looking for comments like these 😂

[@overratedalpha4067]

@@svftpeaches0140 same lollllll

[@PikaChu-nn2ik]

He was actually waiting his turn. You see him at 5:22. The guy to his right with the beanie was the one who tried to jump the line.

[@cherylj6499]

Well, that’s NYC ...rudeness

[@terrencez]

All gimmick and fun aside, this is the type of multicultural respect and love that brings people together

[@nw7696]

Yes exactly! We must never forget the past, but we really need to let ignorance and hate stay there so we can ALL move forward together. 😊👍🏻

[@algiz21]

Ewww

[@algiz21]

@@nw7696 no

[@nw7696]

@@algiz21 ?

[@legopachycephalosaurus6825]

Jeff Cavalier AthleanX com Ah yes, let’s dwell on the past and bring hate/ignorance with us into 2021 that’s a GREAT IDEA......

[@kashanawhidby1159]

It's always good to learn another language from your primary language. You both did a great job communicating in Chinese.

[@MBNtwna]

imagine if there could be more of them working in a group and speaking these languages it will be more awesome. We love you bro.

[@preciousmendoza9447]

Perks of learning all language: Making people smile. Different opportunities. Seeing people shocked face. Discounts on what ever you buy. Freebies. HAHAHHAHAHA

[@sandrekasandford8799]

Yesssssssss freebiessssss

[@jesustakethewheel6941]

I took a taxi to the train station in Chicago. The guy was talking Arabic on his phone. I responded in Arabic as I paid the fare and exited the taxi. The guys face was priceless!

[@seinarusenshii4224]

They become so genuinely happy to speak to someone from a different race in their own language. It's really beautiful

[@sitakelemswati]

Hahaha it makes me want to learn Chinese

[@therealcledy]

don't forget being able to understand gossip about you.

[@aalfaass]

People is a lot nicer when you speak their languages.

[@TheCook737]

Maybe it's cause they can understand you

[@nihongochopsocky808]

@@TheCook737 no secret there..

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

i think one reason is because it removes that element of racism. there's always the chance with anyone, that they might be rude, ignorant, or whatever (especially in america), so most people are cautious. but if you hear them speaking the language, you know that person is the same as you, or at least has enough interest in the culture to learn the language, so you immediately see them as one of your own. so you can start joking around, saying random things, etc.

[@markazain8996]

Well yea if a person can’t communicate with you very well, they are rude to you. Is that what you’re saying?

[@harrypottah8889]

@Benjamin L

[@ferreira8649]

I moved to China in 2019 and I just figured it was impossible to learn mandarin so I didn’t even bother. After meeting a couple foreigners who did speak Chinese I thought I’d give it a try. That’s when I found this channel, by the end of 2020, and I couldn’t understand anything aside from 你好 and 谢谢. It’s now 2022 and although I can’t just go and speak about anything in Chinese, I’m able to get by daily at work, restaurants, hair salons and such. And I’m so happy to come back here and basically understand everything.

[@KenJames9911]

7:31 Bruhhh! He Fukked yo shyt all the way up! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@londonerlearnsjapanese3337]

I'm more surprised he trusted a non black barber than by his chinese skills haha. 加油加油!

[@Dennis060796]

Tarueee! It's the opposite for my friend Andre (Filipino) works at an all black barber shop here in San Diego, California. To know how to cut such beautiful tight African hair is a skill indeed. For Xiaoman's friend to be so trusting that the barber knows how to cut curls like his is a respectable level of confidence 😂

[@segundasenpai8472]

@@Dennis060796 I mean got my haircut by a Mexican guy and he literally gave me the best haircuts I’ve ever had and to be a barber you have go to school and learn how to cut different types of hair so it’s not crazy

[@edmilsonestephan7671]

Here in Portugal I got my best haircut in a non African barbershop and I got a really bad one in one, it all comes down to the experience the barbers have

[@pyro707]

@Ryan 😂

[@edmilsonestephan7671]

@Ryan that's an all other level of trust

[@dandymcgee]

Street vendor pretending he doesn't know english when the red coat guy started yelling at him. 😂 get rekt

[@deviibxy9640]

Time stamp?

[@trod2476]

@@deviibxy9640 6:05

[@Handle0108]

“No ingles”

[@Isai314]

Lmao

[@boylefranks]

Hilarious.

[@WannaKamaka]

Frankie is amazing. Very rarely can someone pick up a language just by listening to it!!

[@hiram6760]

it's so powerful when you see humanity and joy beyond all these f boxes , I speak four languages and it really helped me through out my journey to see the bigger picture I want to learn more , its not difficult starts with few words and expend , thank you guys for sharing I am so happy

[@toxicityx1529]

That lady got super excited because they knew Chinese she even gave them free stuff that warms my heart ☺️ 3:31

[@gzo313]

Did she? Watch it again. The price was originally four for $5.... she threw in some “free stuff”, but he left paying $15. Was it free or did if feel like it was free....haha!!!

[@toxicityx1529]

Fair point 😂

[@ahmads5722]

@@gzo313 chinese always know the actual price haha

[@jesse630]

@@gzo313 i'm Chinese, she definitely finessed them

[@kev7161]

@@ahmads5722 First phrase I learned in China: "Tai guile!"

[@akassebaum]

Man, Frankie is quite impressive. Learning on his own and he sounds really fluent. Yeah, it takes him a little bit to get out everything, but he does have a convincing articulation of the language and his accent is excellent.

[@biggSHNDO]

“What did he say?” “He said hes waiting to order” that was so funny bro

[@LUckybones25]

That lady vendor was so nice when she found out the Americans spoke her language! 💕💕

[@soba4087]

It's almost like when people speak the same language things become easier.

[@Gabriel-jg5wh]

language barrier 😓, imagine how many friends i would've made if i just knew their language

[@luf4rall]

People open up more and relax.

[@markkelly4077]

This might be the first time someone said "aye let's get this fade done" then proceeded to speak perfect mandarin

[@myjobdone2020]

I love the fact your linked up and got together I'm subscribed to both of you channels I love the surprise when they hear you talk thumbs up 👍

[@somethinggreatishappening8536]

These videos are always so wholesome. I love it.

[@tarakosa6466]

Two things annoyed me in this video. 1. That red jacket guy got rude for no reason. 2. That red jacket guy got rude for no reason.

[@nnikkie]

for real i’m sure he could’ve waited 3 mins while they were enjoying their conversation /: clearly it was an interesting interaction and he just ruined the vibe

[@stevendolf270]

He was waiting to order after them and the Chinese guy started taking orders from another people so he didn't get rude for "no reason"

[@toddbrown7142]

He's a New Yorker.. We have no patience. You Got A Problem?? 😉

[@jonrichardson5915]

@@toddbrown7142 no patience yet sit in all that traffic everyday... weird...

[@juandenz2008]

@@jonrichardson5915 Yeah, but people aren't that patient in traffic either. Plenty of cussing and use of the horn.

[@favourabalogu]

I was *shocked* that Xiaoma hadn't *shocked* us in a while. Feels good to be *shocked* once again man! And cheers to more future *shocks!* 🥂😂

[@UncleHam1337]

Although caps usage would make a huge difference, SHOCKS way harder!

[@Raphaelus13]

SHOCKED with PERFECT chinese.

[@chris24hdez]

I love channels where the sense of personal development is high, just like this one!

[@nikotv8195]

6:08 when he asks them ‘what he’s saying’ I died 💀

[@3thalluing339]

Literally 🤣

[@christinebryant5807]

Yrah dude was kinda rude like the vendor meant to not take his order. They were talking for Pete's sake

[@toxicityx1529]

Me too

[@toxicityx1529]

I was dying

[@rmp5640]

@@toxicityx1529 I was dying too. I mean, do you even... The guy is that stupid.

[@um05]

Started dying of laughter when he said "Was it Laoshu?" 😂 Edit: Rest in Peace, Laoshu, you will be missed. ♡

[@KingMidas1983]

It actually could have been him, he was in NYC a few videos ago working on his Nepalese

[@Bacon420]

@@KingMidas1983 There's supposed to be a #167 level-up video soon with all the NYC bits. I can't wait lol.

[@zackdl]

Was waiting for this comment lmao.

[@justinofboulder]

Me too!

[@undergroundfro9653]

Laoshu505000! Laoshu actually has a conversation with people. This is a lot of shock value and brushing people off

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

Its nice to see how just speaking someone language to them can light up there face and open up the world

[@silvinha516]

People's warmth once they realize he can speak their language is just amazing. You can tell it makes their day.

[@mouja194]

Maan they talked about Moses at the barber and I still can’t realise he’s gone that shit hurts...RIP TO THE GOAT❤️🙏🏼

[@randolframos1470]

Wait what??? For real???

[@mossyfire4993]

Yea for real. Dude was an inspiration to so many. He drove me to learn mandarin myself!! Certainly gonna miss him 😔✊

[@mouja194]

@@randolframos1470 unfortunately😔

[@cancer_sucks]

[@Amanduueri]

Rip Laoshu😢

[@kayyep5736]

They mentioned the really tall black guy ... ugh ... my hearts breaks. Laoshu is gone.

[@MalikCanada]

I actually sent this video to him on FB the same day it was posted he thought it was funny. RIP

[@MalikCanada]

@Hersh Z surprisingly not, he lived pretty far away from new york so it would be something if another tall brotha walking out there going to shops talking Chinese to folks lol. Im just happy i got to share the vid with him. Very kind guy

[@mitzimedellin9243]

@Hersh Z yes man, he is gone now :(

[@MaxedOutKimi]

What? He died? No way

[@godshand2261]

Mine too

[@piemiller4433]

Y’all are awesome. Frankie you have found out that languages can open the world for you! WhT an intellectual young man just like Xiaoman! God bless you both!

[@alicezaharian1759]

great both got together to do a youtube special together . wow you guys are really awesome and impressive. gotta teach other kids its great to learn other languages and it is important to know so you can appreciate other cultures who are different from us. hey in the end we are all the same just the human race . love n hugs to both of you young men showing the world that its important to learn and get along with people who are different from you

[@juvin5876]

Lol that vendor went hard on their money😂😂😂😂😂

[@urban_fox_cub_urbex]

Actually really cheap would of been more if they didn’t understand Chinese

[@SyrupyBeard]

@@benisrood They only paid $15 for what looked like $40+ free stuff. They got away easy lol

[@yurusei-eth]

it's the Chinese entrepreneurial spirit lol. A perfect blend with the American entrepreneurial spirit!

[@snoopy7193]

when chinese ppl meet other chinese or other ppl that speak the language they tend to treat them better

[@Psychology-of-Anime]

The cost of all that stuff is far less than what other customers have to pay

[@robbiethorpe8925]

9:15 R.I.P Laoshu 🙏🏼 another amazing guy who speaks tons of languages and has connected so many people all over the other our world 🌎

[@xpoint023]

bro.. I just found out after reading your comment....smh no way man. I started binge watching his channel and this channel at the same time during the beginning of the pandemic. I literally haven't watched language videos in a few months so I didn't know. Thats crazy, life's short. RIP

[@BarshaThapa]

Wthhhhhhhh

[@drix4275]

I really miss his vibe. I was wondering where he was because he stopped uploading, and then I read the comments on his last vid. He was a living treasure.

[@umbrellaman08]

I've been watching Laoshu and Xiaomanyc for years and always wanted them to do a collab. I thought Laoshu hasn't posted anything due to Covid, I didn't know he passed away. RIP to an amazing/gifted man. 🙏

[@gooseguy1641]

@@umbrellaman08 He never even got to see China. The world is so unfair sometimes ;c

[@TheEnergy31]

Such a positive and inspiring content! Loved it!

[@richgalindo-damela5393]

You guys!! This was so freaking epic, wow! I'd love to see a lot more videos 📹 with you both, please!

[@TheOnlyGhxst]

I love how genuinely happy and excited the people get when they realize they can communicate with them in their own language. Most of them seem genuinely ecstatic that foreigners actually have an interest in their language and culture.

[@isaiahayers1550]

It's totally understandable. For one, as someone who's learning Spanish, it's so mentally exhausting when you're speaking a new language since you're constantly focusing hard on what others are saying, trying to remember words and conjugation, etc. When you get a break and get to go back to speaking your native language it's so much easier. Plus, as humans we love the unexpected and we love to connect with others. Hearing a white/black American speaking an Asian language fluently is super rare and gives an irresistible urge to want to find out about them and to find things in common and kind of push their limits to see what they can do. It's natural.

[@universall__4973]

“So you learned by osmosis?” LMFAOAOAO

[@nabs9423]

Ikr💀

[@gr9569]

Can someone tell me what that means

[@dabidabs]

@@gr9569 its the movement of solvents through a (semi)permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution, this process tends to result in a state of equilibrium 🤓

[@romanchavez5408]

Look up social osmosis Stupid peons

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@romanchavez5408 g lmao 😂

[@barbaragrace1992]

It seems as though when you try with people they are very keen to get to know you. It's s very good lesson for people. All the kindness is brought to the fore. Beautiful.

[@lyllaby]

the convos in this video were wholesome, ya'll were just vibing

[@Nana-uz5ik]

I love how you both uplift & compliment each other; “Frankie speaks it better than I do” 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Datboynutty_nutelli2go]

9:13 That refference to Laoshu lmao

[@Bacon420]

A Giant Man Calling Himself Mouse Spotted! haha.

[@JLummin]

yeah, Laoshu did visit NY

[@proffesionalretard8288]

Is that carrot genji

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Black Man And White Man Team Up To Use Talented Tongues To Titillate Chinese Minds (IN RETROSPECT)

[@eduardocamilo2801]

Rip Laoshu

[@kylewit924]

I also live in New York City and am learning Mandarin for about one year so far. These videos are inspiring. But really interesting how as I advance in Chinese I understand more and more of the conversations and details

[@Tamedrav]

Great video guys! As soon as they mentioned Moses, my heart sank. We miss you 🐭

[@agfrater]

Lmao! Dead 💀 at ‘what is he saying?’ “He wants to order” 😂

[@gissneric]

I miss the white guys shock Chinese people. Now I want white and black guys shocks Chinese people. MORE PLEASE!

[@HF-eu2ei]

Us too!!!🤗😅

[@bluetech7128]

Search laoshu

[@ahmads5722]

Laoshi

[@Ultra289]

I say yes

[@johnwig285]

You can search for WMAF if u want more shocking content

[@melvincanada264]

I am so glad I found Frankie through your channel I enjoy both of your channels keep it up 👍🏾👍🏾

[@BOHICA_69]

You're vids never get old!!!! You guys are awesome!!

[@trodat07]

The worst part is when they all laugh together and, despite having subtitles, you feel completely left out of the joke.

[@jwoodard2054]

They make it look like she put her drink down because she was surprised but if you watch she only put it down to hold up 10 fingers because she thought he didn't understand the Chinese hand sign for 10 (a fist). Love this channel!! Helping my Mandarin so much.

[@kev7161]

I've never seen the fist, I always saw people hold up the 10 fingers. I knew all the little signs for 6-9 (1-5 were only fingers), but never the fist for 10.

[@abigailgao4178]

huh I was taught that ten was like the ASL letter R.

[@raymondqiu8202]

Nah we all know she put it down to hold up 10 fingers. Anybody who watched the vid and understands basic social interactions could infer it

[@jwoodard2054]

@@raymondqiu8202 I was referring to the sound effect they use plus the way they point out that she puts her cup down. It's the same way they do it to draw attention to people's surprise. And a lot of people who understand basic social interactions wouldn't know the Chinese hand sign for 10........unless their basic social interactions are with Chinese people

[@Ainsyuk]

@@kev7161 The chinese way is much better than ours, they can do 1-10 all on one hand. 8 is my favourite cos it's the finger gun :D

[@aostlund27]

I’ve been obsessed with watching these videos. My mother’s family is from Flushing and I honestly wish that my grandmother would carry the tradition of teaching me Shanghainese and my grandfather Cantonese.

[@tylerlewis7914]

Power of language is amazing a lot of the times they open up way more when they realized there isn’t a language barrier

[@tmobereola]

Frankie's mask did him dirty. That boy is handsome as hell. I was shooketh

[@david.k8202]

9:15 „was it Laoshu?“ man I already miss him so much fly high Moses 🙏🏼

[@msreece6218]

He died?? What happened?

[@saintsocramnymaia5511]

Wtf?????

[@wadahomer2155]

@@msreece6218 heart complications

[@msreece6218]

@@wadahomer2155thanks for the info.... sigh

[@chess4964]

RIP :(

[@brandenbarnett6093]

Just came across both of your channels yesterday and very cool to watch. Glad you all did this one for sure

[@Mim4043]

Frankie lol I was almost afraid of the haircut but it came out well lol it's interesting how people underestimate you and you learned with real life experience and you sound native, thats awesome! Love it! ♥️

[@samchoi3304]

The love you get when you respect other people’s culture and language.

[@TyBillion]

As a black dude his cut hurt me but I’m not mad☹️

[@moval0890]

I said “but it’s not even faded” like a bad version of Giannis’ cut

[@nathanaellewis9002]

Aliee

[@thomasso2389]

my stomach drop when he cut that one all the way to the top

[@Pradapussy]

They fucked his shit up😭😭

[@nathanaellewis9002]

@@Pradapussy faxxxx

[@fluxequinox]

Im just happy to hear that Loushu was here too. The man, the legend, the one and only OG. We miss him. Level up!!!

[@harits3872]

The collab we didn't know we needed 😭😂

[@yanjun.tannnn]

I feel the lady who sells you the duck neck was so kindhearted... just like an aunty

[@adamaaronson3837]

The bouncy sound effect when they hear you speaking Chinese gets me every time. So funny.

[@ihatemyjob9502]

THANK YOU FOR THIS IT CAN INSPIRE OTHERS

[@lovenikidarling]

I used to live in China but never learned the language. Love your videos! You 2 should do more videos together I love it!