Chinese Girl Visits Amish Country - She Was Shocked!

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My Chinese wife has heard of Amish people before, but she never knew she would have a chance to visit them at some point. She was fascinated by their way of life, and how they don't use technology, speak a language other than English, and learned that not everything she knew about Amish country was true. We drove 700 miles to Amish country in Ohio to learn and film everything that we could, and ended up even getting an Amish man to agree to an interview in a horse drawn buggy.
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[@laowhy86]

◘ Go to patreon.com/laowhy86 to see Vivi trigger the Amish woman. Video comes out tomorrow. What do you guys think about the Amish way of life?

[@Meditech509]

Quite an odd disconnect.

[@thesovietunion2138]

The fuck's an Amish?

[@warrenlauzon5315]

I don't think much of it. I gave up on outdoor outhouses 60 years ago.

[@wisdomleader85]

I like it because it's very cultural, although I probably wouldn't like living it myself, lol.

[@01blackhat]

Lived among the Amish, & Mennonite as a child. Nice people, great craftsmen, and absolutely amazing cooks!

[@brianpdaniels]

Your grand parents were trying to escape poverty. The Amish are not poor, quite the opposite. They work hard and produce products in high demand.

[@bjohn7773]

I heard that the Amish make money not for themselves but for the whole community and if they're needing money they Community gives the money

[@38vausa]

I’m sure the Armish people don’t produce all junks we do. If the whole world live like them, a lot of the problems we experience today wouldn’t even exist such as air/water/soil pollution etc. The Armish people are great people!!

[@avabluej5719]

@@38vausa and humanity would regress to the 1600's.

[@lihongma1762]

@Huginn Bodgaedir Yes I agree.

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@bjohn7773 Their sense of community is incredible. If you guys haven't seen it look up the videos of them moving barns and houses. There's one video where 200 Amish men pick up a barn to move it across the property, another where 80 Amish men move an entire house, it's crazy. Could you imagine the response you would get if you asked your neighbors to help you move your house to the other side of your property?

[@harveythepooka]

The difference between people in China without electricity and the Amish is that the Amish aren't too poor to have electricity, they choose not to. So it's not exactly comparable. Most Amish people are middle class or at least comfortable.

[@conniecrawford5231]

harveythepooka The value of their land in Lancaster is very high so they have a lot of wealth in real estate but they raise tobacco and crops and save most of their money.

[@aintnuttinbutathanghomeych8343]

@@conniecrawford5231 Tru dat!

[@StufiBuy]

They’re hardworking, their businesses have low overhead so they hardly ever fail, they sell artisanal and therefore unique and premium priced goods, they’re family owned and operated, they pay lower taxes, live modestly, buy a lot of property, they take care of their elders so they don’t dwindle family legacies on pricey assisted living or hospital stays...I suspect the Amish are quietly loaded. They see us whip around their carriages in a $35k BMW like we’re hot shit and think ‘pft, I own 180 acres of land’. People bitch and moan about how difficult making it in America is today, meanwhile they have a $1200 iPhone X and are wearing $400 Jordan’s. If you don’t care about being flashy, are willing to work hard, and want to build wealth, do what they do and within a few generations your family will be well-off, no degree or connections required. Just a willingness to live a bit modest and make some sacrifices. Save money and keep buying land and passing it down to the next generation.

[@KoinzellGaming]

@@StufiBuy Wealth is built over making conscious decisions based on practicality, not vanity and comfort. Like you said buying expensive stuff for vanity is a conscious decision to not actually save money and those decisions snowball, from small bad decisions they will add up into an avalanche of financial insecurity. The thing again is that in their culture, they have a foundation to not splurge their money pointlessly. If they want something, they make it. If they have left over money they invest it into an item that will retain value to at least some extent (land).

[@StufiBuy]

@KoinZell you also have to go where the jobs are and find where the cheap properties are located. If one stays in their hometown or city in spite of the fact that the jobs left 35 years ago then that’d be not pursuing opportunities. Its nice to set roots and live around family and community, exciting culture and the urbane metropolises that it inhabits; god bless you but don’t cry poor to me. As you said you make a choice, every decision and every second is a trade-off. In the past a whole family or even a whole community would pick up and leave to pursue wealth. You can go to nearly any state and buy land cheap, you can go to nearly any major city and find land cheap within a 40-50 minute drive outside of it. I used to live a 40 minute drive outside of the Bronx; 60+ acre lots, 4-5 bedroom farmhouses often with multiple barns, lakes, and streams included with property for $60-$80K. They may need some cosmetic work, nothing that can’t be done with KZbin ‘how to’ videos and your own two hands, but they’ll have heat, running water and electricity.

[@andrecseck9904]

Nice to see a video about the Amish where they aren't being ridiculed and mocked. I'm from Germany and am very interested of the Amish since i heard about them :-)

[@joemasello519]

I live in a rural area in upstate New York with a large Amish community who own fairly large horse powered farms. They are quiet hard workers and people living in the area often hire them for they're excellent carpentry skills. The children are self taught in small Amish schools and most are multi lingualed speaking English and both traditional German and "new" German. They are all financially well of from selling their hand made furniture, carpenter services, produce, baked goods and cheese. They spend very little money because they are self sufficient and most of their money goes into supporting their community. Best neighbors in the world.

[@drewkline96]

@@joemasello519 I have amish cousins in upstate New York, maybe you're near them. I believe the closest city/town is Canastota

[@joemasello519]

@@drewkline96 That's a beautiful area, I live between Seneca and Cayuga lakes near Romulus.

[@joemasello519]

@u.s old glory I love my beer 😋 but I'll probably be in Florida at that time but I know what you're talking about! Someday I'd like to visit the big beer and sausage fest in Munich 🌭🌭 🍺🍺🍺

[@NoiseOverMusic]

I have Amish family directly from Germany. They speak such a peculiar dialect, I am not sure you would understand them. It is even more different than some of the famous dialects like Swabian. But that is what is so fascinating about the Amish. They are such a uniquely German American people with their own unique culture and language.

[@katwaugh1686]

That was adorable to watch a Chinese girl talk with an Amish man. Love the American Amish community!!!

[@spookidrew4284]

Me too. Amish make the best food hands down!

[@spookidrew4284]

@Prasetyo Kangmas lol that's funny

[@salsacolasa5021]

@Kakang Prasetyo Kakang Wagiran wdym? Him and her are both extremely anti ccp

[@davidduggan1202]

​@@salsacolasa5021 That's precisely what they would want you to believe

[@believeinyourself7511]

I live in Ohio. Amish furniture is famous and excellent workmanship.

[@pejmul10]

I'm from Ohio, too. Live going to Berlin to look at the shops there.

[@worldserpent731]

Their wood products are much better than the fake wood sh^t you get from Walmart.

[@JusCuz410]

In New Albany, I often see Amish carpenters framing new homes. Extraordinary craftsmanship! Also the restaurant in Charm (Holmes County) has delicious home-cooked meals! Fascinating culture & Amish Country is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

[@Schmuck-ul5gm]

Were my Ohioans at OH...

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Just north of Mansfield you start seeing amish. Up until Thanksgiving, there'll be a couple amish selling baked goods. Also, there's an amish store, which is pretty big, and usually pretty busy.

[@VivienneWei]

I had such a fun time there. I hope I didn't piss off that woman too much.

[@laowhy86]

[@syntaxerror8955]

Vivi, don't worry. It's always much better to piss off a woman, than to piss on a woman. :-) Good "journalism" of yours, by the way.

[@syntaxerror8955]

​@@redflag6906 Wow, what did she ever do to you? You must be a shame for your parents.

[@Lori_L]

Red Flag - you must define Chinese different than the rest of the world

[@ishabrown]

I think you are funny, you did great exploring Amish culture

[@LOKDOWNKING]

Ok the gentlemen driving the horse.n buggy seemed like a really.nice man

[@SomthingSomthingz]

When me and my mom and Mimi went on a buggy the old man was so sweet!!! And I think from what I remember he took a picture of my family with my moms camera lol

[@mike17032]

Yep, most of them are very nice. It’s odd that the women seemed upset.

[@appa609]

mike17032 I think he was slightly sweet in her

[@CaptainSeamus]

Just like anywhere - there are good people and bad.... generally Amish are decent people and polite - but they are a very circumspect people, difficult to get "in" with them... once you show you are polite and respectful, they'll be same, if not, you'll get the "we'll see once..." which is them saying "no way in hell", but they are nice about it. They'll just ignore you if you piss them off, social shunning, which is their way. Overall, good hard working people and good to deal with.

[@Furiends]

He's exactly like my uncle.

[@vondagrubb4623]

Very interesting! I grew up near there. Love the Amish. We in the modern materialistic world can barely begin to understand the sacredness of their way of life. As I get older, I appreciate their perspective more and more.

[@mbatchelor]

Nice old Amish guy. They usually don't like to be photographed.

[@laowhy86]

Yeah, he was super nice

[@ThatBrubakerFellow]

He might've been "new" order Amish. I'm not joking, that's part of the naming system used. Double them up if you need to. Like , old order, old old order, new new order. And also "Nidda" or low Amish.

[@alileevil]

I think he warmed up to vivi.

[@jennylynne4414]

I've never met a mean Amish and I've met quite a few. Some might seem gruff or standoffish at first, but most are nice folks. We used to get fresh milk from an Amish farm we lived close to and we sent quite a few horses over and let the Amish teach them to drive. Good people, but I could not live that way myself.

[@Dowlphin]

I didn't know about the photo-refusal. I thought that only used to be a typically Native American thing. Wondering about the reasoning.

[@serpentza]

So instead of Disneyland you took your family to Amish-fun-land, what's next? The Sunday school museum? #Cmilkdadchoices

[@laowhy86]

Oh bro, you have no idea what I have on the cards. Countryside bake sale tour anyone?!

[@Dowlphin]

Reading "Amish-fun-land" immediately made me think of Weird Al. And I love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJi8iJaAoNtpi7M

[@nathanlovik1753]

Yeah C'mon CMilk get with it. Get some aviators and drive around in a purple corvette but don't forget to put a whoosh sound in your video everytime you take the aviators off which must be a minimum of 12 times a video.

[@tomthebadasscat]

How about the kids down the road doing doing a lemonade stand. "High impact story" showing capitalism at work.

[@Mayank612722]

@laowhy86, waiting for ADVIndia!!!

[@MoJohnnys]

We been spending most our lives Living in an Amish paradise I've churned butter once or twice Living in an Amish paradise It's hard work and sacrifice Living in an Amish paradise We sell quilts at discount price Living in an Amish paradise *You're welcome.*

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

1. Cant believe i didnt think to comment this 2. Why has this not had numerous likes? 3. Do they even know weird al?

[@MoJohnnys]

@@constablebentonfraser5014 1. “Always two there are, no more, no less. A master and an apprentice.” 2. "Attachment leads to jealously. The shadow of greed, that is.” 3. "Hmm. In the end, cowards are those who follow the dark side."

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

@@MoJohnnys this was an unexpectedly profound reply! Yt comment responses r going deep around me lately. Something in the air I guess. Peace!

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

Then I just thought. Are they star wars quotes?

[@MoJohnnys]

@@constablebentonfraser5014 “Already know you that which you need.”

[@jungi001]

That elderly amish guy seemed to be really nice. I'd love to have some conversation with him about pensilvanian dutch and high german since german is my first language.

[@whitegold2960]

Yeah would be too folks outside of Germany that can speak German are always interesting

[@grimble4564]

We immigrated from Germany to America when I was young and I got to speak with some local Amish people once. It feels like time traveling, especially if you're familiar with the older north German dialects.

[@whitegold2960]

@@grimble4564 Sounds quite interesting

[@penguinshoes7928]

The Pennsylvania 'Dutch' are actually Deutsch. The pronunciation changed over the years. For what it's worth, the Penn in PA is for William Penn, and the sylvania means woods or forest land. Penn's woods. Now we're all experts.

[@Sajirah]

Loved Vivi's interactions with the locals. It's hard not to smile seeing her so happy and friendly with people. :)

[@laowhy86]

Thanks!

[@verticalmatt]

OMG! I ve watched MANY docs and vids on the Amish and this is the first time ever felt like they were portrayed as human beings! BRAVO!!

[@azuzpuz2458]

The Amish are a year round renaissance festival. Except, instead of the 15th century they chose the 19th. It’s a money making scheme as much as a religious and social construct. It’s the polar opposite of a hippie commune with the same result. It’s not hard to understand why they live the way they do. They are proud of it and they get to enjoy snippets of modern life in the form of materials technology and communication to some extent.

[@PongoXBongo]

@@azuzpuz2458 And they make some damn good furniture. Many of our family heirlooms are handmade by Amish craftsman. Stuff lasts forever.

[@Ego-de4dt]

Azuz Puz it’s not a scheme. It’s a antiquated way of life. They make their own stuff but now a days they can outsource. I’ve been to Lancaster PA and they live this way. It’s real and it’s their life. Don’t be so skeptical.

[@debrabrickus8467]

Matias ,That's a funny comment. I've lived around Amish all my life they are just like regular people. They just stay away from worldly things and attitudes and that's a good thing.

[@carlsonformula7435]

Matias okay yeah this video has good parts...

[@bryanlint9327]

Walking around the Amish with her short dress on probably why they kept their distance.

[@jamieingels1190]

Her dress is only short on Americans😉

[@NoiseOverMusic]

The Amish are polite and are taught never to gossip. I have a few family history books which includes a lot of Amish family members and they outright refuse to write descriptions about their family members because of this rule. If you look at them, the women wear dresses all the way to their ankles, they wear veils, they do not show any part of their body, and the men do as well with plain overalls, suspenders, beards, and turtlenecks. The more polite and respectful ones probably did not want to say anything about her dress. But they most definitely noticed and observed it and probably silently passed judgement.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I thought the girls had a similar length or shorter

[@stocksyere]

@Brandon huffman apart from the vile animal cruelty that goes on and incest

[@stocksyere]

@Brandon huffman fucking idiot

[@demef758]

Considering that English is a relatively new language for her, Vivi's English vocabulary is quite impressive. Of course, she has a full-time English instructor by her side most of the time, but still ... I'm always impressed with people who can speak somewhat fluently a language other than their own.

[@tallll70]

i agree, it took me while from mid European slavic language, but i would think it's much harder for Chinese, Koreans, or Japanese.... edit: ohhh this is old, nm

[@eilrahc700]

I’m pretty sure Vivi studied English throughout her education so it’s not really a new language to her necessarily. You don’t come to America with no English and get THAT good that quickly. Not trying to take away anything from her, her English is definitely very impressive,

[@swadgenegerkhan3953]

I think this is the best Vivi video so far.

[@shelleyskaggs2230]

swadgeneger khan I agree! She seems so comfortable in front of the camera!

[@meganseizetheworld8309]

She's awesome she should do more!

[@pelonplushy9889]

She's an idiot.

[@markliesker1620]

I loved the video too.

[@demef758]

@ hank gick: and you're a classless fool.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Vivi and the Amish guy are so sweet together. Nice seeing cultures meet

[@laowhy86]

it was

[@underthesheets5967]

modern vs amish, modern will always triumph.

[@robertthomas6127]

Although I was surprised that he did not seem to be amazed about her great English after finding out that she is from China.

[@emperorkrtek241]

@@robertthomas6127 Everyone is good at English these days.

[@robertthomas6127]

Emperor Krtek …. Yes many people speak English. However not like Vivi. Most people have a stronger accent and a much smaller vocabulary. I find Vivi's English very good considering she learned it at the University in China and only used it there up until her visit to the USA as far as I have understood it. At any rate it is very obvious that she is very open to new cultures and knowledge and for that I have utmost respect.

[@jeffrutt5292]

I love their farmers markets. They sell the best food, and baked goods.

[@j.christopherlindsey8933]

Though I have no direct interaction with Amish, I greatly respect them. My interactions have been with a similar group: Mennonites. All are very courteous where I live in Southwest Virginia. The men are exceptional home builders (clean and precise), the women are exceptional at food preparation (the smell alone is gorgeous) and their children are very polite. I'm an HVAC service technician and our company does a lot of work for these people. I was personally doing some work at a school they created as an addition to one of their churches. While there, the children of varying ages referred to me as sir; "thank you sir," "excuse me sir," "my apologies, you first sir."

[@swesleyc7]

I grew up in Indiana with Amish communities nearby. They are fantastic people, make some terrific things like furniture and even build houses. I commend them for their dedication and ethics.

[@CreativeMakies]

Great video, Vivi is so chatty (I mean that in the best way), she would be the best travel guide, talking to people and experience things etc.

[@laowhy86]

she's a very confident girl!

[@tommyfred6180]

ya you get chatty types on holiday. some you want to punch by day two. others you want to hug for making you holiday so much more. she's definitely the latter. :)

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I lived in a major city (London) my whole life and find it so sad that people are so disconnected from where their food comes from that they question whether blackberries they pick are edible. I recently came to work in Wiltshire (I also work with horses like I did back in London) and I forage more than the people here... As someone who has also experienced homelessness and poverty I think foraging is a very important skill to have!

[@hydrolito]

Episode of the Waltons a guy didn't know what a sweet potato was and Ben (I think character was) said it's a sweet potato so city folks sometimes don't know what food looks like in the wild.

[@joemasello519]

I tried to explain to my Amish neighbor about the fast growing prepper community and he said if it gets that bad good luck to the ones who don't have a good farm in six months when their supplies run out.

[@stephanecote5828]

Blake Hunt They will die from diseases since most of them are not vaccinated. Their farms will be there to take.

[@sireugenecourtney5797]

*Stephane Cote* *They will die from diseases since most of them are not vaccinated* I wouldn't take that as a plus since most vaccination programs are administered by Big Pharma, Bill Gates and Rockefeller Foundations, UNESCO, and the World Health Organization. They purposely contain squalene, and Mercury, the 2nd most deadly substance known to man after plutonium.

[@yunggolem4687]

In that case, they'll come enslave the Amish vs starving to death. Amish better get on board with the 2nd amendment if they hope to survive in that scenario.

[@yunggolem4687]

@@stephanecote5828 Weird how Amish have the highest natural population growth rate (from having children) of any ethnic group in the US, yet they shun vaccinations. Curious.

[@joemasello519]

@@yunggolem4687 The ones I know are very much on board. They have excellent rifles and shotguns. They also like to fish , hunt and target practice.

[@PrimeInChina]

haha, watching her talk to the old guy was great.

[@nia6849]

why

[@PrimeInChina]

@@nia6849 Because you are watching a person from a 100% different culture, different side of the world talk to a person that chooses to live in a different time than the rest of America. It is like watching two different worlds meet each other.

[@sil_mang]

@@PrimeInChina And because she's very charming and a great conversationalist.

[@MrMstr]

@@redflag6906 , sorry to inform you you are talking to your mirror again, and accidentally typed it on youtube. So be a good little troll and hide back under your rock.

[@aglandorf75]

Me, being from Germany and living close to the border to the Netherlands I could not understand the Pennsylvania Dutch but it seems his german is still pretty good and close to the existing German.

[@robertmiller7401]

Vivi has always seemed like a lovely person and it really shows in this video. It was nice to see her so happy. Enjoyed watching the conversation with the old man in the cart, no prejudice, just mutual acceptance. Personally I think modern technology can be of great value when used wisely, but I do find that peace and quiet in the beautiful Amish community very appealing.

[@StudioUAC]

I find it adorable that two unlikely people to meet having a coversation.

[@ISFRedSandman]

I'm really impressed with the knowledge of English of your wife! Cool video, greetings to you both from Flanders.

[@attlee2010]

she seems so much happier in this video

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Fresh air

[@michaelelliott172]

I love your family, I’m so happy for y’all with everything ya’ll do. Congratulations on your second child! I wish y’all the best and am praying for y’all. - Ni Hao from Kentucky!

[@TheGuerillapatriot]

I always admired the Amish, the sense of love and community is sooo important and their adherence to Christianity.

[@Mayank612722]

Two things: 1. Your intro is awesome. 2. Giving us an Asian's perspective on Amish! My God!

[@laowhy86]

Thanks!

[@bamdadkhan]

got to love the amish. and the old guy, he's so awesome. but i mean who wouldn't be with vivi around.. there's something magical about how totally different worlds can meet in such a friendly and curious manner.. < 3

[@mortishastyles1345]

Since I discovered this channel a huge leaning desire has awoke in me about China and Chinese.Thanks a lot I'm having blast gaining all this persective.

[@seanthompson1197]

The older carriage driver loved meeting your wife, it was awesome to see the interaction! The teacher was overreacting and her own insecurities caused her to interpret genuine curiosity as some kind of condescension.

[@Beestingprod]

As an Ohio native, I am so happy to see you do a video on Amish country. Such a great video idea!

[@Dan-vz7xu]

@@syntaxerror8955 kentucky

[@aviatormike9683]

I’ve been watching you for maybe a year & a half. I have to say Vivi’s English is getting really good. Congrats Vivi! Keep up the great work. Great video!

[@taistingtheair1368]

Nice that you have your wife do some videos, she does a really good job, love to see her reactions.

[@shonenbag6478]

This is so wholesome, it's always great to see different cultures colliding in a non threatening way.

[@krbuck]

I really like these stories that show respectful and curious interactions between cultures. Love this one.

[@Prozzie]

“Especially I come from China and millions starved to death” laughed vivi

[@laowhy86]

The laugh shows the darkness of her soul

[@ADVChina]

No they won't. Taiwan probably wouldn't be too happy, but by all means, keep shilling for a government that doesn't let you get online without an illegal VPN. Irony is delicious.

[@laowhy86]

@Joe Briggs Jr the puns, the references... this was nice

[@ItsameAlex]

@Joe Briggs Jr those were indeed some clever puns, comm dumpster and getting around so filled with comm

[@EzraMerr]

@@ADVChina *O O F*

[@harvbegal6868]

It seems common to me that the older an Amish person is, the less they give a shit about being filmed or photographed.

[@katiix]

I love Vivi! She's soo smart, funny, and outgoing! ❤

[@ReynaAnyera]

This was a great video, Vivi is very good at explaining her thoughts and very enjoyable to watch! Olivia was also so adorable how she was a bit afraid of the horse but still patted it. Hope Vivi is doing well in the last stretch of her pregnancy, I'm sending good vibes to her and your family!

[@peterbrad9727]

Vivi’ s English improved a lot. As a Chinese myself, I don’t fully agree with what vivid said in the video. Some young Chinese also chooses this kind of lifestyle. It’s on the news. Maybe because Vivi grew up in city. I grew up in the county side. I prefer country life. It’s quiet and peaceful.

[@blizzardgumtree5012]

Wang Joey...I agree with you, Vivi sounds like she only knows city life and doesn't realize that China has country life too. It's good to know you like country life and I imagine that the people are more friendly there also.

[@donnysath9084]

Wang Joey I came from Cambodia and you know where I landed? With the Mennonites in Kalona Iowa. They have Amish too and I was foster child at an ex-Amish couples who joined the Mennonites. I know some Deutch words because of this connection.

[@blizzardgumtree5012]

@@donnysath9084 So what are you saying...the Mennonites took you in and took care of you for awhile? What was that like?

[@donnysath9084]

@@blizzardgumtree5012 Yes, I lived with the people for at least 10 years. It was on a farm out in the countryside. I have no qualm with them I participate in youth group at the church. They paid my way through high school, (private). I say I was a good boy and help me keep out of trouble by listening to their religion (beliefs). I can say that I'm very glad that I was amongst the Mennonites and not Catholics or Lutherans. This Mennonite group that I belong to was more conservatively minded, not participate in politics, or having TVs in their homes or going to movies. But this didn't keep people from doing what they want to do amongst the youth and adults.

[@angietyndall7337]

Is the air in the country more breatheable out in the country in China verses the city? I just hear and learn that China is very polluted,including the air.

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog! The older man & Vivi teaching each other how to say "Horse" in different languages was so sweet to watch.

[@intheblind7262]

Great content. The Amish are great people. That was a cool interaction you guys had, super friendly and a reminder that we all have more in common than we don't.

[@mindyflann]

Great video :) I love seeing videos of your wife, she is such a ray of sunshine :)

[@danepatterson8107]

I very much enjoyed the video, guys!

[@stephanieguenthner9065]

Aww, your wife is so sweet and nice! I've only recently stumbled upon ADVChina and this channel too and enjoy watching the videos. Keep up the good work!

[@alexanderlawson1649]

Vivi is a star, a joy to watch, she just brightened up my day.

[@mctgirl]

My favorite vlogs involve your wife, I love her perspective.

[@dansharpe2364]

Superbly presented Vivi! Great stuff, let's have more with you as frontwoman. And the kindly old Amish buggy driver was so nice, like a not blue Papa Smurf.

[@benedikt5974]

That was an awesome video, thank you!

[@neta565]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing!😁

[@woodymurphy4522]

One of the best videos you and Vivi have done and I've seen 99% of them. Great job!

[@laowhy86]

Thanks, Woody!

[@timothycook2917]

Old man to Viv: What languages you speak? Viv: Only Chinese and English Old man: Oh that's enough! Hey...you can get by with that! 😁👌

[@JohntechFL]

The thing is amish have been living like this for 400 years so its not really a 1st world thing.

[@RealtyWebDesigners]

Joined the Patreon - It is fun to watch someone from a different world experience America!

[@Babooy]

My gosh Vivi is so wholesome, love this vid✨

[@a.a.5386]

Shes super funny and charismatic ..allways has something to ssay :)

[@stumpedii8639]

thanks for the great videos, better than anything i can find on tv with very few exceptions.

[@vblord]

Really great commentary and perspective coming from someone whose family strived to escape the pastural lifestyle. Also given Vivi's upbringing being taught the religion was bad to see folks whose lives revolve around it, it was really interesting to watch how uncomfortable she was, not as funny or entertaining, but really interesting from her programming (as many people raised from left are). I'm sure that the woman was used to getting those constant questions and contestations more than Vivi realized.

[@whushaw]

This was such great content. I loved this one!

[@laowhy86]

thank you!

[@RIchardleepr]

I loved thos video. Even though i am an american citizen, i live in a colony Puerto Rico. And our culture is completely different to the American culture. I'm am fascinated to see the amish people and their lifestyle. Hey Laowhy 86 you should visit Puerto Rico. Vivi will love the food here and you too. Is a beautiful paradise island in the Caribbean. You will love more the west side than the capital I can assure that.

[@EC-rd9ys]

The mountains in Orocovis are as well!

[@sanhar2075]

Sounds great.

[@VAC2]

Actually the Amish DO use electricity. It just cannot be from "the grid" so they use solar power.

[@Devanzo321]

Yes some people are so stupid

[@epicrabid1857]

@@Devanzo321 i would use the word uneducated

[@martytu20]

Isn't that counter intuitive to their lifestyle? There was a situation where an elderly Amish farmer was permitted to use motorized tractor to care for their crops. Otherwise, it's generally frowned on to use electricity in favour of a slower life.

[@CaptainSeamus]

Depends on their elders - we have a large Amish community nearby and some use tractors now and some don't - it depends on which elder/parish/bishopry they belong to. Then we also have a lot of Alderman Mennonites, they drive cars but dress similarly to Amish. Lots of flavors.

[@MrChristianDT]

It depends on the group. Some Amish communities are more insular or strict than others. They often have solar panels, but rarely use electricity for anything. As part of their attempts to keep their kids where they are, they allow their kids to have as many modern things & use as much electricity as you want until the turn 16. Seriously, if you're not from Ohio, imagine how bizarre it is to hear a news headlines like "Amish teenagers in buggy blaring hip hop on stereo cause car accident. Abandon site and flee into corn fields. Search ongoing." Once they reach 16, they are put through a ceremony called Rumpspringa (I don't know if I'm spelling that right) where they convert completely to modern society for 1 week to decide if they want to join the Amish Church officially, or leave the community. But, if they leave, they are shunned & have to start their whole lives from scratch with few friends, no family, little money & only a 8th grade education, since their schooling ends officially at 13. They interact with outsiders for the sake of an economy, plus they need taxi services to get to bigger cities for necessary shopping from time to time. Make most of their money from their own businesses & factories & don't spend it on much more than necessities, so they tend to be loaded.

[@eugenebotting3428]

I just found your stuff. Completely in love with Vivi. You did well Mate!

[@iKnowYoureBusyBut...]

You guys are just as fun to watch in the U.S.! Can't wait to see where you visit next. 🙂

[@madelineann9269]

They can live with out fans and ac because there is winds. The breeze cools thing off. They don't dislike china people . They dislike all out siders . Like china .lol Welcome to our land. Love the video. Looks likes you were having fun. Daughter is so cute.

[@karlsmith2570]

Madeline Ann They actually do use fans, but instead of being powered by electricity, they're typically powered by gas or possibly even steam powered

[@notthegoatseguy]

It's also possible their bodies are able to adjust to cold/heat better since they aren't kept in an artificially controlled temperature at all times.

[@sharpie443]

They don’t even like me and I live down the road. Feeling is mutual though.

[@johnp139]

It wasn’t over 100 F, it rarely gets over 90 in Northern Ohio.

[@grazzitdvram]

@@sharpie443 sounds like my experience with amish, they act like non amish don't exist to the point where they won't acknowledge a friendly greeting or thank someone for holding the door etc.... Not to mention the horse and buggy is neat-o to see once but fuck those assholes getting on the fucking highway and I have to stomp on the brakes to avoid splattering some horse and buggy when I'm just trying to get to work..... I respect them but they're annoying.

[@zakadams762]

I love this episode! This is such a wacky part of America and I love that she got to visit such a diverse and curious part of America

[@Chonkachella]

This is your nicest video yet C-Milk! Cheers mate!

[@chuffpup]

Love Vivi. She's proud of her Chinese heritage, and outspoken, but always upbeat, and funny with C milk. What a team.

[@MrUfojunkiedavid]

Chuffpup ...Chinese heritage like killing millions of its citizens?

[@chuffpup]

@@MrUfojunkiedavid Not all Chinese people are the same. Blame the CCP for what they are doing to the Chinese people.

[@PongoXBongo]

@@MrUfojunkiedavid That was almost 50 years ago. Today Mao is no more relevant than Stalin or Hitler. Let it go, man, let it go. ;)

[@joeh858]

@@PongoXBongo Xi Jinping is not exactly a great guy either. But unlike David here I can make the separation from corrupt government and the normal people...

[@sburns90]

Ready for this: I work for an Amish company.... .... In the IT department.

[@laowhy86]

lol

[@dkeith45]

@Steve Burns I believe it. Have been to some Amish areas, and they have ways to deal with modern times without compromising on their beliefs too much. I went to LaGrange, IN. last summer to pick up a new wagon tongue with a friend, and the Amish shop had no 'grid' electricity, but did have a small portable generator running to provide enough power for what, I wasn't sure. There were no lights in the shop, but they did have gas lights for when it got dark. We stopped at an Amish store, and they had battery operated lights, and brighter gas lights. Some of the items on the shelves were battery pack powered lanterns. The battery packs were the type used with power tools, like Dewalt, Mikita, MIlwaukee, etc.

[@dkeith45]

@J G LOL. Ofc, all religious practices are FOS. But as for the Amish, they try to keep things as simple as they can. It's difficult to explain to someone who hasn't dealt with them before, or does not know any current or ex-Amish. When I lived in Texas, I knew several ex Amish, which were the ones that left after their 'rumspringa'. But they didn't stray too far from the fold, instead joining Mennonite churches which are very closely related to the Amish and share many of their practices.

[@dkeith45]

@J G Thx! I'll read the blog soon. Yes, the Amish have problems like any other people. They are no more 'good' than the average Christian. According to the ex-Amish I knew in Texas, there are Amish drunks, wife beaters, adulterers, and just general POS's, same as any other humans or religions, they just don't drive cars and wear old fashioned clothes etc. A lot depends on the area and the leaders. But one gal I knew, Julianna Bontrager (now Bender as far as I know), when she married Philip Bender, she invited me and others from the ranch in Texas where we'd all met, to the wedding in Nappanee, IN. I was surprised to see so many Amish at the wedding, and the ceremony was conducted by two pastors, one Amish, who sang the sermon in High German, and a Mennonite pastor who did it in English. Unlike what I'd heard prior, that when you leave the Amish, you are shunned, Julianna's family had not disowned her or shunned her when she left the church, to join a Mennonite church and get involved in the mission field. She said she still was able to visit her Amish family. EDIT: I read the blog. What I imagine is up with Torah, is there must not be a central organization for the Amish. So each church or group does their own thing? Because the Indiana Amish that I knew, did not have the bad experiences that Torah did, and they did get to test the world during their 'rumspringa' and then choose to stay and join the Amish church, or go out into the world of the 'English'. A few years back, there was a story in the news of an Amish group, I think in Ohio? That was attacking other Amish groups, and tackling some of the men and cutting their beards off. Some leaders went to jail for it. So, there are bad ppl all over. And again, the Amish are no better or worse than the average Christian.

[@tomster7574]

I got an amish computer virus in the mailbox outside my door asking me to kindly format my hard drive.

[@TheEuphrosyne1216]

Vivi is a real charmer, and she knows how to ask interesting questions and make interesting observations. I like her so much!

[@davidm.6535]

Old man trying to undersand the 12 hours difference.." how is it possible" he whisper to himself 😂😂😂

[@kdphotos4691]

He calculated the 12 hour difference as being on the other side of the earth, then he went straight back to the farm and started digging a hole to China to confirm whether she was pulling his leg or not. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ruthgatorbinzburg1876]

You somehow managed to merge two of my weird cultural interests into one video. Well done. Now if you could get the leader of Scientology to meet Kim Jong-un, that would satiate my other bizarre cultures mingling fix. Thanks.

[@laowhy86]

lmao let me work on that

[@timothystradley309]

What if they’re the same person 🧐

[@ArmyNavyAcademy]

Miscavige meeting Kim is also a long time fantasy of mine

[@jackwest3282]

Vivi's reaction to everything in this video is so cute and funny too. also surprise appear by cute baby livy petting the horse. great video guys!

[@hanxor]

bingeing your videos my man - your wife has natural talent to connect with people - very rare - I see why y'all connected from super different backgrounds!

[@zacharyleblanc6399]

I am Chinese and my gf is from Syracuse. We love the Amish community there in upstate.

[@batya7]

So interesting to hear the perspective of someone from such a different culture than our American and largely Christian culture.

[@jackieneal1]

This is great! ❤️ this Vivi 🙌🏼

[@TomOkkaTom]

I really like the interaction with the old man and would love to speak German to him. Where I come from you can also refer to a horse as both Gaul or Pferd.

[@Devanzo321]

L.O.B. Are u amish

[@SomeDSquares]

yoo this was fire thank you

[@kennethiman2691]

The Amish shop at stores like Walmart. They also can have a phone but mounted outside. Each group has an elder who decides what is permissible within certain parameters. Wonderful Godly people.

[@RobertRoberts329]

The video I have been waiting for since the summer.

[@RTHfan]

Vivi, thank you! I enjoyed your video very much!

[@fredmoller1675]

The Amish, the Mennonites are Awesome people IMO, coming from this first generation German Canadian!

[@cnordegren]

Vivi is like the little kid at an amusement park. Having fun enjoying the moment and bonding with people. She just needs that cotton candy. Gret video!

[@galactic904]

I really really enjoyed this video

[@ShawnPlusOne]

I am in awe of the Amish life I have to visit the community to see its way of life in person and shop at an Amish store that’s on my bucket list. I have much respect for them and want to let them know by giving back.

[@GenericUsername1388]

That old man was so wholesome🥺 God bless him.

[@digital_down]

This is my favorite vivi video now. She does an amazing job!

[@wendswept1485]

I love this video. Ohio Amish Country is such a beautiful area. I’ve been there twice.

[@pejmul10]

I live near there and it does take your breath away a bit when you first see it on top of a hill. Never gets old.

[@chrismaloney2108]

Loved watching your wife in that video. She has a great camera presence and a great personality.

[@BuzzSargent]

This was another great show. Vivi nailed it with the interview with the carriage driver. The teacher was one of these people who live on the defensive, just wanting to be ugly with curious people. This society is weird in the modern world. I think Vivi showed respect and care in how she created the video. Good Job, Happy Trails.

[@shavaughn1980]

The Amish grow most of their food and make their own clothes but they also shop at Wal-Mart and eat fast food. They hire non Amish people to drive them places. I was shocked when I moved to Indiana and saw groups of Amish people in Wal-Mart with cases of mtn dew in their carts and in Wendy's and McDonald's.

[@GF-nm1cl]

There are as many variations of Amish as there are Christians.

[@ghoulinthegraveyard399]

I was working for a construction company setting forms and place, pour and finishing concrete. We built a basement for an Amish family up in the Ozarks. The brother in law owned a backhoe and dug the footings, so not completely tech free. The day we poured the walls, the family came out to watch, very nice people, the kids were the most well mannered children I had ever met.

[@cerebraldreams4738]

They generally decide on whether to accept new technologies as a community. That's really where the difference is between the Amish and your everyday Christian. Most people are making those kinds of decisions individually, not as a community, which means that young people aren't bound by the traditions and attitudes of the older generation. This is particularly relevant when it comes to stuff like electricity and indoor plumbing, because a lot of old people actually rejected those technologies when they first came out. It was younger people who adopted those technologies, and in the United States that first wave has already died of old age. You won't encounter many people outside of the Amish who didn't grow up using normal toilets or electric lighting.

[@shawnjohnson7077]

Sounds more like Mennonites than the Amish. A lot of the same religious beliefs, but differ than the Amish than the Amish.

[@ktsls82]

Yes, I live in OH and we see Amish at the Zoo with digital cameras.

[@thundergauge]

It’s fun watching Vivi, talk with the Amish man while riding on the buggy and both them talk about their origins and culture and how they both learned something new about each other

[@jamiesilva3575]

Both of you have a Good sense of humor and this channel isn't depressing. I wish you all the best also i subbed :)

[@RealtyWebDesigners]

Great channel Laowhy! It's like a kind of "National Geographic"