Can Blind People Feel People Staring At Them?

[@TommyEdisonXP]

Thanks for watching. Ben and I will be on a few panels and sessions at Penquicon, a sci-fi and open source convention in the Detroit area, on April 28-30 so if you live nearby please come and say hello.

[@michaeltate5259]

Tommy, Do You Listen To A Lot Of Music And Podcasts, If So What Are Your Favorites?

[@itsnoriway3978]

The Tommy Edison Experience Here's just a random thing I wanted to comment.. I love how funny and honest you are. You say it how it is, but I've never heard you do it offensively, and I think that's great. ✨

[@rhondanewcomb4495]

The Tommy Edison Experience Tommy you're awesome. I love your sense of humor and that your outlook about life is so positive. I came across your channel out of the blue through recommended for me list. I am emotionally inspired when I watch your videos. Thank you for being who you are, Tommy.

[@Planejerle18]

The Tommy Edison Experience This isn't related to the topic in this video, but I've heard you say that you don't necessarily grasp the concept of height past a certain point. I think you should make a video where you go skydiving! That way, you would be able to experience and get a concept of very large heights, as well as an amazing assortment of sensory information!

[@amc8307]

Hi Tommy, I have a couple questions: 1. Why do you keep your eyes closed? Realistically I know you don't NEED to keep your eyes open, but CAN you keep them open for a long period of time? 2. If you are able to keep your eyes open for a long period of time, do you feel the need to blink? 3. Could you sleep with your eyes open if you wanted to? Have you ever? 4. Some people say that if you lose one sense, all your other senses seem heightened. Is this true for you? Well, I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer that since you've been blind your whole life, but do you find yourself hearing or smelling things others can't?

[@duty7914]

Tommy i think your best sense is your sense of humor!

[@FelipeL67]

Ewww, Rengar player

[@meguro_vlogs2170]

Ewww, LoL player

[@kevinsundelin8639]

JuneMoon Eww people who instantly judge people because of something as simple as a profile picture

[@katvaneeden8003]

JuneMoon *dum* *dum* *tsssss*

[@karthus5000]

JuneMoon shut up

[@Cr125stin]

I remember as a kid my dad and I were sitting on a bench in a public shopping district. A blind person was walking down the street about to pass us; my dad immediately said very clearly “how are you doing? It’s a beautiful day out today”. The blind man very happily responded nicely to my dad. The man seemed joyful that my dad even acknowledged him. Right after that my dad explained to me how a simple verbal salute to a blind person can be even more meaningful then a nod of the head or wave to a sighted person. I will remember that forever. That simple conversation had a lot of meaning to it and both parties knew that.

[@LBenn302]

1:10 the people let him walk in first I love that !

[@calvinishere3813]

*Calvin regained hope in humanity

[@Sparxy]

omfg i scrolled down to comment the same thing but I saw urs, that made me feel so nice omgggg

[@SraTacoMal]

Calvin Center Watch the video done by the guy with cerebral palsy on his quest to find Rainbow Bagels. The dude's trying to catch an elevator and every single one is full of people. It's worth seeing the entire rest of the video.

[@onewingedangel5826]

Srta.TacoMal That's Zach Anner! He's a brilliant comedian and youtuber, it's worth checking out his channel, I fucking love him 😊. But yeah that video is shocking, waiting an hour just to get in the lift to get out of the hotel and taking all day just to get a bagel because of the lack of accessibility. It's ridiculous!

[@jewzyjesse311]

LBenn302 I know I felt so happy seeing that!

[@eyitsdan8350]

Tommy: bumps into someone Also tommy: “sorry I didn’t see you there”

[@nadurokorte9917]

Well if he ever said that he wouldn't be lying XD

[@Dauom]

@@nadurokorte9917 tru dat

[@mrowls4427]

I struggle to with sounding blind lol😂

[@maidenchynna2725]

A blind person at my school would say that too!

[@hazelnutsheep7863]

In my life I want to marry a man like Tommy; positive, inspiring, great sense of humour.

[@ftlegend2325]

Crazy Izzy Just not blind huh?

[@tori9365]

FT Legend nice pic

[@killme1647]

Same

[@5stargrim]

FT Legend I think that would narrow down the options quite a bit

[@arnolddeshay9353]

Fennec Besixdouze calm down she is obviously talking about his personality.

[@JacobChardBRA]

this guy is awesome, such a genuine guy :)

[@mr.camera1585]

I learned Braille because of you

[@SalamanderMagic]

Thats awesome

[@evuga5901]

Mr. Camera cool but I honestly see absolutely no purpose of a sighted person knowing braille

[@Natashakiable18]

I tried learning it as well. But the moment I stopped trying to remember them, I forgot it all. Oops! LOL

[@DaBeastDoesMinecraft]

+E Flob When the blind people take over the world he will be able to understand their cryptic language and lead the rebellion.

[@SkeleCrafteronYT]

You are CAMERA!

[@wesleymercer4536]

"Whats the difference between staring and watching?" When the blind man asks questions that I don't even think about.

[@0x0wlOnYT]

I'm deaf and I can relate to being self conscious about what able bodied people are doing. Just like you're afraid of making a weird gesture other people could see, I'm afraid of making weird sounds or talking even when I'm by myself. It feels like hearing people can hear a whisper from two blocks away!!

[@laurakennedy1024]

I'm hearing and I can relate. I'm sensitive to sounds amd environment and have mumbled a lot because I thought any movement or gesture would be really highlighted. For me this comes from early childhood training and a large family plus my physiological sensitivities. I feel ya there. Go broadly beautiful and thank you for your comment. It helps me get stronger. There is a great quote I read (can't remember who wrote it). It changes meaning for me sometimes deepending in how I feel but mostly I find it greatly embolding. " It will echo clearly against the sky when I come along making my noise.". Keep making you and spread a happy world.

[@PLANDerLinde99]

Then how do you know what he's saying in the video if you can't hear him.

[@Walshyyy420]

Shadsy The Hedgehog There’s subtitles

[@PLANDerLinde99]

@@Walshyyy420 Oh shit.

[@van4195]

as a hearing person, i promise you don't sound as bad as you think. i had a teacher who was born deaf and he had trouble speaking sometimes, but it didn't sound bad

[@micahtucker3829]

Are you scared of public speaking? Most people who are scared of public speaking are afraid of being watched.

[@stormyascent6982]

It's just a flight or flight response, and you get adrenaline. I've never heard anybody say they're afraid of being "watched", more like afraid of people's judgement and screwing up. So, I'm sure Tommy gets a bit nervous just like anybody else when speaking to crowds.

[@-belue-6697]

Micah Tucker...Tommy actually left the very first comment here, saying that him & Ben are going to be speaking at a convention in Chicago... Something about Sci-Fi...I didn't memorize it, but Tommy posted the comment & he has also been on The Howard Stern Show & he made a video about being in radio for a number of years...Albeit, radio isn't public speaking per say, but there is allot of banter & even on the fly banter if he were to say, have a co host & guest & stuff. :-)

[@SyukriLajin]

Micah Tucker the last time i checked, being blind doesn't mean that he's invisible, and he knows it :p so he still have the same kind of fear as anyone else does.

[@peachyspalace]

Actually, his formal job is a film critic, before youtube he was the "blind film critic". So no he doesn't go around to schools and stuff :P

[@peachyspalace]

Oops stand corrected, and his comment on here is about how he will be public speaking HAHA feel like a dum dum

[@meinkanta]

You must know people are watching you. You've got nearly 500,000 subscribers 😂

[@avocateure]

Charlea 700,000 now 😱

[@orangutangus_x2687]

How did he like the comment?

[@purpshell]

@@orangutangus_x2687 his editor probably did

[@orangutangus_x2687]

@@purpshell It was a joke actually, but now I got thr chance to see that this comment got 3 likes

[@sayuriyamagata6853]

He can hear the comments. Technology makes them accessible.

[@cowgang7395]

Have you ever been bullied due to your blindness?

[@stormyascent6982]

Why wouldn't he have been bullied for it? I've been bullied for wearing mild glasses. It's okay, it's natural. If he wasn't bullied, then that would be discrimination.

[@БТТ-в9о]

Stormy Ascent Discrimination for not bullying? What?

[@evangestav8625]

Stormy Ascent That argument makes no sense. sorry if you meant it in a sarcastic way and I didn't catch it, but I really disagree. it really wouldn't ve discrimination if he wasn't bullied; it woulld be a pleasure. it means peiple are giving him respect rather than taking advantage. I don't reay see what you mean.

[@stormyascent6982]

I'm not talking about serious bullying, that leads to school shootings and shit, no. Just things like calling names and all that. It's part of the childhood experience.

[@byrellebrass7387]

Stormy Ascent Yea thats not discrimination and youre not making much sense. Why would you want people to get bullied in the first place, character building can come from other things than being bullied your entire highschool career.

[@rexdenver9668]

"I would stare too and I dont think its rude its just curiosity" - thank you, I feel guilty when I look too much at someone with a big colorful hat or something unique like that but I feel like the social stigma around it is a bit overblown.

[@nomoresleepx3930]

I got that too, but then if possiable I try to give a compliment about what I seeing and the word unique is really helpfull ;7

[@PockASqueeno]

I think if someone chooses to wear something flamboyant like a colorful hat, they have every right to be stared at, as they likely made that fashion choice specifically to draw attention. Something like blindness is a bit different because you can’t help that.

[@katyungodly]

I'm 6'4" and my hair is naturally extremely fluffy and wavy (think Rose from Steven Universe with straightish/wavy blonde hair). I'm sure plenty of people stare at me as I walk around day to day, my hair is a majestic explosion and I don't usually put it up in a ponytail haha :)

[@blob5907]

curiosity of women with big boobs

[@yourmum69_420]

@@PockASqueeno yeah but he also can't be offended by it

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

I would love to see you try "4d audio" such as "Virtual Barber shop" , it's really cool :D

[@ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed]

IfYouMeetAWolf What's the difference between 4D and 3D and 5D audio? :o

[@JJRicks]

IfYouMeetAWolf YES I would love it!

[@superhuman_bean5731]

I don't really think there is a difference.

[@БТТ-в9о]

The meme guy Many people know that, but it doesn't change the fact, that it is called 4d

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

I think it's called that because of the sensation it brings, like as if you are actually in the room where it happens. So it's not really "4d", but sounds cool i guess lol Ahmed Ali, it's just a name, some call it 3D and some 4D :)

[@kendraparks9564]

You are so happy, I've said it before but your smile is so contagious and so is your happiness!

[@BH-rx3ue]

the difference between watching and staring is that watching is something that only happens for a few seconds and is very relaxed and if its longer than a few seconds its because you are doing something in order to be watched for example if you are an actor in a play, you expect to be watched. Staring on the other hand is when someone looks at you with intensity for a long time. Like imagine someone holding your arm and squeezing it tighter and tighter and tighter to the point where it becomes uncomfortable and you want them to stop squeezing you. i think that's the best way to describe the difference

[@LeomoLeite]

Great example!

[@wishingmelon1]

This was the absolute stupidest thing ive read. omg you’re horrible at analogies

[@BH-rx3ue]

@@wishingmelon1 oh im sorry, was my analogy of explaining the difference between two type of visual actions to a blind person not satisfy you even though another 113 people were happy with it? Should I have given examples using other senses? Perhaps equate the building uncomfort of someone staring to someone eating a spicy dinner where the heat gradually builds within your mouth? Or should i say that its like someone saying your name again and again and again getting louder and louder, making you uncomfortable? GTFO

[@BH-rx3ue]

@@wishingmelon1 or equally YOU come up with one then. if you are going to critique, you ave to have an example of how to do it better otherwise you're just whinging

[@wishingmelon1]

B H 😱🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👋🏼

[@KaliTakumi]

For someone who doesn't know the difference between watching and staring, you very accurately described the difference

[@bravo4104]

It's amazing how much of a grasp on sight you have, even though you really have no idea what it is. You talk about things like you really can see them and have experienced them. You really are an inspiration, I'm not sure I'd be able to handle losing my sight. I'd feel so lost

[@EtanChamare]

I have to say, Tommy, you are so inspiring. I'm a young app developer and you've actually inspired me to give accessibility some extra attention on my apps. I'm hoping to update one of them soon to be fully accessible. I'll be sure to let you know about it when the update is out. And I must say, Voiceover is actually really cool once you learn to use it.

[@108wee]

1:03 I love how those people were watching over him, that one lady even stopped to make sure he wasn't gonna fall and there was even someone in the train that helped him on, what a bunch of bros.

[@darrenyoung6762]

Tommy bieng sighted opens people up to discrimination, bieng instantly judgemental and cruel. You have the absolute vision of depth inside of yourself when you talk and explain how you see through your other senses. It comes across that you have a completely different angle on life than sighted people and it sounds amazing. You have a real zest for life and a innocence that I find so refreshing. I love you posts and I love learning how you experience life. Your one in a million fella such a warm guy.

[@attackhelicopter9886]

Tommy you're such an inspiration :)

[@BloodyHaemorrhoids83]

TheLegend27 ITZ DER LEGEND TWENDY SEVEN!!!

[@pmolqrcd3370]

You are also an inspiration, how brave of you to openly come out as Attack Helicopter.

[@pmolqrcd3370]

You are also an inspiration, how brave of you to openly come out as Attack Helicopter.

[@carolinetorpy5111]

I wish I could give you my sight for a while, Tommy. You would appreciate it more than I ever could. Because of you, I count my sight as a blessing every single day. It's something so normal to me, but you help me understand how my life could be without it. The way you think is so insightful and beautiful, and it's because of your lack of sight (especially your video about how blind people think of racism). You may very well be better off than all of us sighted folk.

[@becky2122]

LOVE U TOMMY!

[@drew1429]

Tommy talking about listening to other people's conversations reminded me of me and my mom. I don't know if we have better hearing than most or are just good at honing in on other conversations. I would do it in school a lot listening to a conversation across the class room not really thinking about it. It is funny I can notice my mom do it if we are in a restaurant since she totally tunes out of our conversation but will have a look on her face like she is focusing. We have actually gone like 10 minutes during a meal not talking to each other because we are listening to someone else. She will usually chime up when they leave "did you hear all that" and I am like "yup nearly every word". LOL

[@dimaisatree]

When you feel like someone is staring at you it’s because they probably are and you must have looked around the room at one point and didn’t pay attention or didn’t notice the person staring at you but your conscious did. A small part of you noticed but you didn’t really pay attention to that small part so then you end up sitting there and eventually start remembering someone was staring at you behind you so you look back and they really are. That’s the only logical explanation I can think of because simply sensing someone looking at you isn’t realistic. In fact you might be stared at a lot but you never notice it simply because you never actually looked at them yourself.

[@ryananderson2867]

Wranglerstar sent me here. And I'm so glad he did. I'm binge watching your videos, and I love them all. All the best to you!

[@bradleygearhart2555]

What are your nightmares like?

[@richardharding7767]

Bradley Gearhart seriously a good question. What are your nightmares/dreams like. People talking? Feeling things etc?

[@lostathenian1836]

@@CrappleFartini You can't smell in your sleep.

[@atteblo3303]

@@lostathenian1836 pretty sure he said he can sense smell in his dreams

[@DirtyMikeHoncho]

@@lostathenian1836 LMAO does your nose close when your asleep?

[@Saotic]

Objectivist INTJ the human brain isn’t developed enough to fake a smell

[@fsj197811]

I like your attitude, Tommy. You realize that people can be curious and don't get all offended if they watch what you're doing. Too many people now get offended over the smallest things. And on a side note, I've enjoyed some of your other videos as well and they all reflect your awesome attitude and personality.

[@renleanne3804]

Lol, I hate when sighted people go to do something but don't tell me they're going to be gone for a bit. I sit there wondering why is the person not responding to me...

[@fredricknoe3114]

Rick L. Halp

[@gracelockhart6040]

Hey, people forget

[@phoenixdavida8987]

lol that sucks

[@XCKxThexShadowxX]

I must say Tommy, you are a true gem of KZbin. The way you take what people consider a disability but turn it into such a positive thing for your community is inspiring for everyone. I absolutely love what you do and I hope you keep it up for a long time. :)

[@awushuful]

Can you do a video about body image as a blind person? Love your content btw; you're my favorite KZbinr :)

[@Darkwingdave5]

Found your channel from Wranglerstar. You have a great sense of humor addressing questions and topics that many of us just probably wouldn't ask someone about. Thank you for your openness and helping us understand your perspective on the world.

[@xwhels]

Do you hate whin someone try to help you doing something you know you can do like you know how to do it but everyone else think you can't does it bother you ?

[@codekillerz5392]

Happens to me all the time. I'm respectable about it. They are just trying to help. Though, the underestimation does sting.

[@MajimeTV]

Yeah, like just cause I'm blind doesn't mean I'm deaf. Whenever I go to the local hair salon, a person in the other chair will ASSUME I'm totally blind because of the way I describe the haircut I want. I can't see 10 feet in front of me. It's not my fault that I can't get closer to the mirror because of the layout of the salon. But as someone who was licensed in cosmetology (didn't renew it, my vision is getting too bad for me to continue) I know certain terms and I also just happen to go every month 😕 Gimme my glasses & I'll see, but I can't wear them while the hair on the side of my head is being cut. But these other customers start whispering amongst themselves or speaking VERY LOUDLY in my general direction. Like, I'm not interested in speaking with you. Yes, those are my binocular-looking glasses.

[@carolynmmitchell2240]

Knuxiefan that's great you can see 10 feet though, I can't see clearly past a couple feet without my glasses. with them my vision is close to 20/20 though (not exactly but near it)

[@amygrigar6833]

i would assume that if someone needed help then they would ask

[@fabbocake6807]

The people helping you and moving out of your way makes me really happy!

[@Hayastantzi92]

through breathing yes

[@codekillerz5392]

Most people don't stare at you from three inches away and breathe down your neck .

[@modestdreamer]

CodeKillerz I'm seeing this as a meme in my head now.

[@-belue-6697]

CodeKillerz...My dad does sometimes. He stares over my shoulder & breathes on my neck...That's kinda like if we are looking at a KZbin video together when I go visit, for example. :-)

[@calvinwilliams1128]

Tommy, I found your channel and binge-watched every episode. You are intriguing to me. I catch myself trying to imagine how you perceive the world...but I know I can never truly know because I can see. I can't wrap my head around it. I have really enjoyed learning about you. You're warm and inviting. You feel like family. My family and I are glad to have found your channel. If I ever see you out I'll buy you a Becks.

[@potatosquids]

Do you like it when people try to help you out when you're taking the train or going to the store etc? Or do you prefer that people let you do things yourself? I ask because i like helping people out but a lot of times I don't know whether or not they appreciate or wish that I didn't.

[@junbh2]

Why don't you ask them, e.g., 'hey, would you like a hand with that?' and if they say yes ask them what they'd like you to do?

[@MonkeyBurrito]

Wow can't believe you shouted out wranglerstar! Just found your channel and I've been watching wranglerstar for about a year now. It's crazy how people who do completely different things can end up being connected on KZbin, the internet, or anything!

[@pwedibuscus]

What kinds of places do you have a particularly hard time navigating and what places are easy to get around? Or is it all relatively the same?

[@Blackbullet_racing]

Tommy I know you won't see this but i recently came across your videos on here and I'm amazed by you! You are such a positive guy it's inspiring to me the way you deal with being blind and not allowing it to get you down or stop you from living life the way you want. Respect to you sir!

[@karar.6475]

Tommy: "What's the difference between staring and watching?" *my head explodes* whoa...

[@peachesjackofski8363]

I’ve watch loads and loads of your videos since I found your Chanel yesterday!!!! I just have to tell you though.....in this video, when you said when you’re out having dinner and there’s a table next door and they are having a conversation, ,,,,,,”im all in”!!!! 😂 You’re so funny, I love how you have such a funny and optimistic personality.xx Wish I could be like you.

[@Baleur]

Tommy. I live in China as a white foreigner. People stare at me EVERY DAY, they slowdown their cars to stare at me out their car window, they stare at me on the bus, they stare at me on the street, in shops. Everywhere, all the time. Not in a negative way, just in a curious way (and certainly feels nice when you hear some girls whisper "handsome" to each other). Just to let you know, even if people stare at you, its a normal experience. You just have to take it lightly as friendly curiosity. I used to be very nervous and self-concious about that, how people percieve me, what they think. But lately i've relaxed, and to be perfectly honest, in some sense you could say that i "pretend" to be blind, in some ways. Not in a way that is restrictive, but just in the sense that, we go into a semi-meditative state where we DONT pay attention to certain things within our vision. For example i now no longer pay attention to if people look at me, at all. I pretend to be blind to it, and simply mind my own business, in total relaxation and obliviousness to how others percieve me. So in some strange way, you could say that i've adopted some beneficial aspects of your condition, but of course in a voluntary way, where i'm able to surpass my prior agoraphobia and can now feel totally at peace regardless of how many eyes are on me. Naturally i'm not saying that being blind is a benefit, but i'm saying that the mental aspect of being able to be blissfully oblivious to the surroundings can really be a good thing in some circumstances. If you could see everything, you might find that your everyday life would be more stressful than you could imagine. Having the ability to be "in your own little bubble" is a nice thing, from time to time within limits of course.

[@ChickaWoofRanch]

Came over from Wranglerstar's channel because he said you were one of the most "positive and interesting guys" he had been around in a long time. Hi praise coming from a great guy and fellow KZbinr. I've been enjoying your videos! Thank you!!!

[@keepXonXrockin]

I once didn't say something in time and let a blind guy walk into a signpost - I was just watching him, as you said, you don't see a lot of cane walkers around, and just as I realised where he was headed he'd already hit his face on the signpost and then I was too awkward to ask if he was ok D: He wasn't bleeding, but I felt so bad for my brain having been too slow to actually switch from perceiving to understanding the situation.

[@CATHRYNELEVEN]

Not sure why but I really liked how you describe "checking people out" and being "all in" to the conversation. :) For some reason, it helped me to put myself into your experience of the world.

[@IthinkitsaDanny]

Do people help you out if you go into a 7/11? Like "yo point me to a milk" and then they hand you a coke

[@ethantaylormedia]

IthinkitsaDanny ffs😂

[@БТТ-в9о]

IthinkitsaDanny What's 7/11 ? Sorry, I'm not english

[@Zecobey]

IthinkitsaDanny I think it's a fast food restaurant in America

[@ethantaylormedia]

БΞΛТ ТłMΞ it's like a gas station

[@ethantaylormedia]

БΞΛТ ТłMΞ or sort of like a superstore

[@heyitssimmy11]

Watching you get into that bus and ppl trying to help but then seeing you can do it yourself made me so happy.

[@Carphi2000]

awesome attitude

[@BrianShelfPartTwo]

Hello sir! I’ve only just stumbled across your enlightening and uplifting videos. One, your joy at the tiny things which I take for granted makes me look again and question many of the assumptions I’ve just made and never thought about. Secondly, your openness and complete lack of frustration while everyone pesters you to try and illuminate us. I’m going to throw a third option in to this “staring” debate. I genuinely look purely out of both curiosity - trying to work out what your stick is telling you and seeing how you process information. But also, and I hope this doesn’t come across as patronising, but I feel protective. I’ve walked in to enough bollards and signposts, twisted ankles dropping off kerbs and clumsily bumping in to bins to just want to throw an extra eye in the blind person’s direction to make sure they’re OK. It just comes naturally, in the same way I am around pregnant people. An extra level of caution. Thankfully I’ve never had to even step one step off my path, because my god, you work wonders with those sticks. Anyway - thanks for everything. The world can seem a nasty place at the moment and to find someone with such joy in life - or at least what we get to sample of it - is truly awesome. Cheers sir.

[@backspaced]

4:25 that's not staring lol. It's eavesdropping.

[@sayuriyamagata6853]

But it's the same thing for a blind person.

[@TT35109]

Sayuri Yamagata Technically is still eavesdropping because regardless if you’re blind or not, you didn’t have permission to have a conversation between two others heard by yourself. Don’t give special rulings to people just because they are blind. That’s a double standard for people with disabilities and Tommy seems like he is capable of doing anything anyone else is capable of. Even in his example he was saying he tells others he is with to be quiet so he can intentionally listen in on someone’s conversation. That’s still eavesdropping. If a conversation is so loud, you can’t help but hear it, that’s different. But in his specific example, he was eavesdropping.

[@sayuriyamagata6853]

@@TT35109 "Don’t give special rulings to people just because they are blind." Tommy himself considered it was kind of starring. I was not saying anything he didn't say

[@amritamukherjee4460]

Tommy I just started watching your videos and I just HAVE to tell you that you are absolutely fascinating. It's so wonderful to have this insight into your life as a person without sight. To me it's just a different take on the same world but there's no way I can even fathom the daily glitches it might entail. What makes it even better is that laugh of yours. You just make everything seem so easy. Thanks for making these videos. They are incredible as are you.

[@proxymoxie]

Would it offend a blind person if a sighted person tried to help them without asking?

[@xxXthekevXxx]

How would you do that? Push them or pull them without warning? I imagine that would be very offputting haha.

[@Bekll]

butturface It would be surprising. Sighted people shouldn't guide a person who is blind without asking if they need assistance. To just do it without asking, or even talking, is rude.

[@MsHojat]

He, or some other blind person, has talked about not feeling comfortable being grabbed randomly when being helped, but I'm not as sure of their opinion regarding people who warn in advance and do the more proper procedure. It's still unsolicited help, even if they're doing it right, but I suspect that they wouldn't really mind unless it happened often enough to be a nuisance.

[@rachelles_wheels]

butturface I'm in a wheelchair and I hate unsolicited offers of help. I know people are being nice but imagine getting it every single day you're out. And I damn sure don't want someone helping without asking. I've had people just come up behind me and push my chair. That'd be like someone grabbing you by the shoulders and randomly moving you somewhere. In my perfect world, no one would offer because I'll totally ask for help if i need it. But everyone's different I guess. But if you're going to help, at least ask.

[@benwyatt7619]

I imagine so

[@zoidbergmaybe]

This is easily one of the best channels on youtube. It's so interesting to learn how blind people operate, because it's something sighted people like myself would never really have to think about. Also, Tommy is the king of puns, so that makes it even better.

[@amc8307]

Hi Tommy, I have a couple questions: 1. Why do you keep your eyes closed? Realistically I know you don't NEED to keep your eyes open, but CAN you keep them open for a long period of time? 2. If you are able to keep your eyes open for a long period of time, do you feel the need to blink? 3. Could you sleep with your eyes open if you wanted to? Have you ever?

[@amc8307]

4. Some people say that if you lose one sense, all your other senses seem heightened. Is this true for you? Well, I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer that since you've been blind your whole life, but do you find yourself hearing or smelling things others can't?

[@GHam-f9o]

He's opened his eyes in other videos. It's hard for him because his eyelids are weak, I think. Because he doesn't use them often. What's the point?

[@CementCakeisboss101]

Aud everyone needs to blink if they have their eyes open because their eyes get dry

[@malex0171]

Wranglerstar told me about your you tube channel. loving it. cant stop watching.

[@r4psc4llion32]

love you, man. notification squad!

[@michaelmyers7255]

1:06 I can tell she was so concerned and scared for him. Bless her heart.

[@unuhinuii7764]

using a white cane (or also a wheelchair i imagine) is an instant way to become both invisible and very stared at on the same time. it's like noone sees you any more, they just all stare at the cane and the person attached to it.

[@Bekll]

Unuhi Nuiʻi It's interesting you say that because the purpose of the cane is it serves as a mobility tool for the person who is blind. It's a symbol of independence in their travel skills and orientation of the immediate world around them. It's to help them BE recognized as people who are blind who have the right of way when crossing a street.

[@unuhinuii7764]

Bekll it's different when you have to learn to use it and rely on it as an adult. So sometimes all these "what if someone i know sees me use mine..." it can take a while to get past that.

[@Bekll]

Unuhi Nuiʻi I knew this one woman whose vision was worsening to the point she couldn't see the ground without looking down. She was so fearful that the cane would make her a target for abuse and ridicule. Some people have that idea because of their culture. So it can be difficult to change their mindset on the cane and understand its purpose.

[@Luxyglamlife]

I've been binge watching your videos since I discovered it last night. I just can't stop watching your videos. I've never watched so many videos from one person on KZbin ever. You are truly an amazing and very funny man.

[@Hrimstal]

Here's an interesting idea for a video. Human echolocation, have you heard of it? Apparently, a few blind people can produce mouth clicks to sense information about their environment using the echoes from those clicks, similar to how bats and dolphins navigate. Humans have this capability, but requires extensive training to hone it as a skill. A blind person can become a lot more aware of their surroundings using this method.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

I'm not blind (well... scintillating scotoma) but I can hear the difference in ambient sound when I pass through a doorway, for example, and can navigate around my house reasonably well with eyes closed.

[@BurgoYT]

Baron von Quiply I can do that, my sight is perfectly fine but if I shut my eyes I can tell when I’m close to a wall quite well, not perfect though

[@SniffishBowl]

@@BurgoYT same

[@DavidBarr9476]

Wranglerstar introduced me to your channel, for which I am extremely grateful. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

[@sefe8528]

1:03 imagine him going between the two parts of the train

[@junbh2]

He can feel the difference with his cane though. There's no reason he would walk in between the cars any more than anyone else would.

[@peteshoults5301]

Keep watching his videos and he talks about falling to the tracks between cars. I once face-planted right into the glass wall coming out of a revolving door thinking I had turned the right amount of times to be on the sidewalk. Really embarrassed ... I still hope no one saw that! 🤣

[@toninhoscotti80]

I said it before and I'll have to say it again, Tommy has to be of the coolest guys ever, so down to earth, so genuine, so many people out there with way less difficulties in life, yet, as miserable as it gets

[@bayleecorona7625]

I feel eyes on me all the time... that may just be because my house is haunted.

[@elv3a424]

Oh yeah that explains it

[@labangrankvist2993]

Baylee Corona Bullshit, you're imagining things.

[@commanderwaddles3483]

House haunted? It's more likely that you have mild hallucinations from time to time. ( occasional auditory hallucination is very common. I don't have it but I do occasionally experience visual hallucinations, though I've learned how to distinguish them from what is actually there ).

[@bayleecorona7625]

It was a joke y'all 😂

[@labangrankvist2993]

Huehuehuehuehue. Hilarious.

[@jessikahc5103]

Everytime I watch this channel, I just feel happy! He's a very good hearted person.

[@PockASqueeno]

Staring is to watching as eavesdropping is to listening.

[@jand.4737]

4:50 I know that feeling. I like listening to other people's conversations. I just stand or sit somewhere close and stare into the distance, or look at random texts and pictures. Sometimes it's strange what people publicly talk about in the belief "nobody cares anyways, they never listen."

[@spacemanspiff6332]

Lol @ "poo da pie"

[@saltedadrenaline5237]

so I some how came across this channel....one thing I gotta say is. I love how positive you're out look on life it...for some who can't see but lives a life in this world as beautiful as you do....it's just amazing....sir I respect you and appreciate your videos......thank you very much.

[@gabrieldoss667]

How old are you mate

[@steamcleana_6918]

Gabriel Doss he's older than he looks

[@bethanysarah6881]

According to Google he's 53, 54 in July.

[@andyghozz]

He sure looks younger (I put him on 45)

[@GHam-f9o]

Tommy reminds me of my uncle who's a bit over fifty. So I would have guessed.

[@eda639]

Lemon Pie really he looks 50 lol you think he looks young lol Floyd mayweather is 40

[@BjornsonVideos]

I am guilty of listening to the conversation at the next table. My wife gets mad at me, because then that means I'm not listening to her conversation. Great video Tommy! I really enjoyed it. Your buddy from Alberta Canada

[@MrKogline]

Maybe there is no such thing as color but it is all an elaborate prank on Timmy to convince him there is.

[@shobo4482]

Steve Why would someone do such a thing? that's just you're ruining their life. :(

[@rickychardzz]

Watching him walk in the street or take the train is simply incredible i cannot imagine myself in his position..... you have all my respect

[@weirdsoup6829]

I was wondering... How can a blind person understand his own sexuality? I mean, how could you tell if you like boys, girls or both without seeing their physical aspect? (sorry for my bad english)

[@bethanysarah6881]

Omg this makes me so curious. ARE ALL BLIND PEOPLE PANSEXUAL?

[@Wizards0nly]

Elizabeth Skillet Most men are just biologically attracted to women. It's instinct, our brains are wired that way naturally. Since he can't see them, he is definitely more interested in their voices and personality.

[@sunnysea24]

Elizabeth Skillet There are different aspects of attraction than just sight. As a sighted bisexual person I don't know how it would feel to be a straight/gay blind person, but I do know non-visual ways that I personally experience attraction. It's also worth pointing out that there are plenty of people that don't "look like" their own gender, so even sight isn't a perfect way to determine sexuality. I'm sure a blind person could give a more solid answer than me, but it also can be a very difficult thing to pinpoint without the factor of blindness. Interesting question, though!

[@kasane1337]

A girl's voice can be more important than any of her looks. At least in my opinion the voice is also an important factor, besides of course to the way the skin feels etc, which is also different between men and women.

[@maloumasereel966]

I can see perfectly fine but touch turns me on more than how a person looks, there are other ways to be attracted to someone :)

[@mstewart9231]

I have been a fan of the Wranglestar family for years and he referred me to your channel. I like your channel. You seem to have a great sense of humor and sensitivity.

[@young_bege3059]

Do you have a phone if so what is it, show us

[@sleepdevil6759]

Ilko Ignatov he probably uses guided access in a normal phone

[@xxXthekevXxx]

He has an iPhone.

[@xxXthekevXxx]

He uses the accessibility options that come on the iPhone. It can speak what each button is when you touch it and read text for him.

[@Cosmeleon_]

youre such a role model, youre my example of how id like to be able to deal with my illness, I love how you can joke about it, how you can laugh about it, I wish I could be like that :)

[@713cooper]

*I bet he doesn't feel thousands of people watching this video staring at him right now.* But I can feel that your staring at this comment. And I can feel you liking it too.

[@xxXthekevXxx]

I can has cheezburger?

[@Vitamin-Q]

Wranglerstar sent me here. Thumps up Tommy!

[@Demi1]

Hacks, if he is blind how does he edit the videos?

[@mirajananivenkatesh1582]

Demskills GD The director Ben Churchill edits it.. he has said that several times

[@Demi1]

Mangoe Spice It's a joke and yes I do know

[@JamesLoweryHypnotherapy]

These videos are great as they constantly address the epistemological difference between those with sight and those without.

[@JChamberlin]

I came to your channel because of Wranglerstar. Fascinating channel, Tommy.

[@Pularen]

This guy is the kindest person i have ever seen on YT

[@mjmart656]

Tommy, I hope you know how much Joy you bring me.

[@k.w.1459]

I only recently discovered your channel and have watched a good many so far. I just want to thank you for being candid. I love how you present your experience to your viewers and fans.

[@Huntereich]

Just came from a Wranglerstar video! I love that you know them. Keep it up Tommy!

[@danfraser7479]

I just found your channel thanks to Wranglerstar. I enjoyed the first couple videos of yours I watched. Thanks for sharing your unique perspective.

[@cassandrathompson7866]

I'm brand new to your channel and I think I just might be your biggest fan. You are so contagious in the best way possible.

[@llio8044]

I just love this channel and Tommy too much. The editing is perfect, his reaction and talking is very genuine. Please keep up this work, and keep making videos. From: a fan from S.Korea

[@Pozole3131]

Dude this guy made my day...he always seems happy or cheerful! I wish I was like that, but how does he do it? For someone who is blind he always seems happy like if he didn't have a problem. Keep it up man

[@helenacoelho4006]

I just found your channel and I love it! It's amazing how you find the humor in being blind and making everything out of your life! Keep making videos, and even if you're different, it doesn't matter, you're still you!

[@RodSalm]

This guy is my new hero. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@nafitron]

Dude, I LOVE your attitude! So fun to watch and hear about your life.

[@NoahOfTheArc]

You're always so cheery and pleasant to listen to!

[@tillschott5657]

I just love watching your videos lately. You talking about your experiences is so refreshing and reminds me of how awesome the ability to see really is

[@tweevers2]

glad you found and like Wranglerstar

[@anannsul]

You know, this is a very interesting video. I'm a watcher in general because I'm an introverted person, I watch people to get a better understanding of them even if there are no plans on ever talking to said person. However, when it comes to blind people (which I've seen and talked to a few,) when I see them walking near a cross walk I watch intently. Which stems from this one event that basically has always been in my mind. It was after school and I had already crossed the main street which has 4 lanes 2 in each direction. As well as the smaller street which was a simple 2 lane street. In front of me I seen a person with a guide stick so I made room and walked briefly in the parking lot that we were passing. Now, I don't remember why I looked back to the crosswalks but I did, and the signal to cross the smaller 2 lane street was still beeping and I guess the blind person figured the time was running out because suddenly he started running across the street. But it wasn't the small two lane street he ran DIAGONALLY across the street!!! of course slowing down as he neared the corner. I'm guessing his hearing wasn't that good or maybe the buildings effected the beeping somehow... but it was the most scariest thing I ever witnessed in my life.. so now, when I see a person with a guide stick near a corner... I watch intently. :( I just hope people don't think I'm being rude and staring.