Class Is In Session At These 5 Extraordinary Schools

Great Big Reel 140:
New to our channel, or don't have time to look through our back catalog? This video is part of a series of Great Big Reels we've put together for a blast through our world. In this reel, we register at five different schools for extraordinary abilities. From Japan's top school for mascots to the Harvard of auctioneering, class is most definitely in session.
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[@lilab27]

the pure southernness of the auctioneering section is incredible

[@xtrashocking]

They all sound like true cowboys. lol

[@jonahlindhe756]

And the mascot one is very japanese haha

[@fluffyunicorn57]

I'd consider it westernness because cattle auctions and all are more common here than anywhere else.

[@wow1983]

"The world's largest auctioneering school"

[@kaylawuvscookies]

Funny because most of the acutioneering takes place in the midwest, not the south.

[@Nobody-wo5mb]

Those young rappers were better than many of the major rap artists you hear on the radio.

[@nyx0838]

and they actually use words, they're great.

[@alanplascencia6607]

Comes from the soul

[@theonlycanadian5989]

Give props to that teacher though going out of his way to help troubled teens. Fuck at my high school we only had football because none of the teachers wanted to give their own time to coach sports

[@losttime3274]

I thought you were talking about the auctioneers 😆

[@YourMajesty143]

That's bc this is where rap originated. On the curbs of the Bronx, where streets rhymes began. It evolved from MCs spitting verse at block parties, to young adults on their building steps entertaining themselves with rap battles to a song track or beat-box. In the beginning, it was mostly in the MC-style of introducing yourself and talking hype about your ability to get women, your criminal exploits, your dreams about getting out of the hood, etc. Then it evolved into including smack talk & insulting your rap adversary for comedic laughs. But for the most part it was always a coping mechanism that involved deconstructing your problems, putting truth to power & to verse, talking about the hustle, venting about the system, expressing the pain of loss & death, etc. It always sounded so cathartic to hear all that history of survival put into rap bars. That's why so much of the best rappers were the ones who focused their music on the struggle.

[@roseo9287]

The auction school is so freaking awesome.

[@GZsaywhat]

If those kids put out an album, I would buy it in a second

[@madmachanicest9955]

Wow this keeps are really good and have hitnomic flow

[@AbrahamArthemius]

Those auctioneers looks like they gonna have the sickest album

[@ashkitt7719]

I wanna see a collab between the auctioneers and the rappers.

[@penless3960]

That is so cool that young students have a place to go and write hip hop. Art is (in my opinion) the best way to get your feelings out, and that is so good that the school is supporting that. That should be in more schools, especially inner city. It gives kids something that they can be really passionate about, and keep them off the street.

[@rachele3334]

That part was equal parts impressive and emotional

[@DayofToast]

"looks like another stack of turtles"

[@machy8515]

DayofToast moar turtles

[@eke4146]

the usual.

[@lf_drift3611]

I like turtles

[@Aaron-pv8vm]

*WHERE ARE THE TURTLES?!?!?!*

[@jrehr90]

I thought that part was hilarious. Why is it so funny?

[@blueghost2202]

"Looks like we have another stack of turtles?" "Ooh, a cuckoo clock!"

[@miumiu5206]

The last one made me smile. Good on the councilor

[@saraha.3072]

They're spitting fire

[@WhatTheHelicopter98]

the auctioneers?

[@steverotters3218]

and I'm not even a rapper

[@MsSaudm]

rap is not music it is talking from no talent

[@MsSaudm]

@Chicken Ragoo What the hell are you talking about ? You make no sense

[@Zyra-Not-The-LOL-One]

MsSaudm 🤦‍♂️

[@ebayyyyy]

I'm surprised more counselors and people of that profession don't attempt to use music in such a way.

[@mattratmole]

Miss Mercy I

[@QueenStylin]

Yeah but most schools probably cut music out of funds.

[@supertaj1800]

"We have another stack of turtles" that had me laughing for 2 mins

[@eddor450]

SUPER_TaJ how many stacks of turtles do they have?

[@IhasDag]

I wish my high school had a councillor like that. Those kids' flows are pretty dope and i like their rhyme scheme. Good shit that at least one high school staff cares enough to make sure kids are going on the right path.

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

How do you guys not have millions of subs?!?! Some of the highest quality videos on this whole site!

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[@kylefriendy2665]

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[@enderwarrior008]

Agreed

[@Killerchloe1217]

most people don't want to sit and learn.

[@accountnolongerinuse3433]

The auction school teacher seemed so nice, like a really good teacher

[@not_aden4]

The stuff that Great Big Story has been making recently has been really fun!

[@seanchen7815]

Where's Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters?

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

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[@empressa2211]

The auctioneer one is hilarious and I'm from Missouri! I'm so proud!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@rachele3334]

Same, I smiled with pride the entire time.

[@Thinkttv]

Im actually a level 5 regional umpire in all of Quebec (Canada) 😂. It really isn't as easy as people think, to always pay attention to every aspect of the game, and to keep your cool also if a coach contradicts one of your calls. The hardest game i ever had, was for Mosquito AAA (10-12 year olds) a coach punched me because the other coach apealled that i checked the bat of the batter to see if it was a softball bat lol. That was scary.

[@kimberlyhaines107]

BlazeForceTU - Fifa, Destiny & more! Holy shit that coach was insane.

[@tracyqin7589]

You guys need more fame.

[@Jordan-yo6jy]

Tracy Chen true

[@kiwi4923]

#BTS

[@zawkins7390]

haikyuu?

[@doctorthepepper]

IKRRR

[@Zoronii]

I dunno why but that auctioneer school was the most wholesome thing I've seen all day

[@misamisaneko]

Can I drop out of college to be a professional mascot?

[@jtthomas744]

I hear Japan draft NCAA mascot talent out of college. they take it very serious over there.

[@leardvr]

High school mascots will often times get full rides to D2 schools.

[@maryjhonson2724]

Stay in college and be a moscot only part time ,,, ( 🏫 school is positive)

[@ashkitt7719]

Just be a furry tbh.

[@randomizedcontent9461]

Ash Kitt I know right

[@rachele3334]

I’ve never been prouder of my home state than I am now. That auction school looks like it would be a blast.

[@boogamandan7275]

This is the coolest Video I've seen in a while

[@Ninjanugets123]

hold up tho that hip hop song was kinda nice LOL someone link me to it

[@StefanTheCannon]

Never been a huge fan of music but it was nice to see the kid rap without profanity and with clarity

[@MsSBVideos]

Woah... coincidence. Two things at the student auction were stacks of turtles, and yesterday at art class I drew a stack of sheep.

[@pinkstarfishboy3664]

Why did you draw a stack of sheep?

[@raphduf25]

Why did they auction stack of turtles?

[@hazoish7670]

Raph You can think of the most obscure thing you can think of and I swear that thing is present in an auction somewhere south

[@mksabourinable]

I don't know why but that last one.... I was freaking sobbing! That is so beautiful and amazing what that guidance counselor is doing! Omg I.... I just, there's such a big problem of poc and men and poor people being unable to express their emotions, and rap is just, so looked down upon, but to use it to help them find their voice, and help them express, and to.... FREG. Like fine I cry easily at sad stuff but I'm not a crying at beautiful things person... Either this REALLY hit home or I'm just feeling raw today.

[@emmanuellehyazanandri762]

I knew it was going to be in Japan when i read the school of mascots title.

[@astonishinglydee]

The Hip Hop Ed made me smile and got me all teary eye.

[@MrBtterman]

You guy are in my top five favorite KZbin channel list , you guys put in lots of effort in your research Keep up the good work 😁😄

[@jchen5947]

Adam513 omg rapmon

[@MrBtterman]

Jessica Chen​ who's rapmon

[@chanyeols6thstewardessgirl684]

Adam513 Rapmon?

[@MrBtterman]

Exo Is my husband​ who's rapmon?

[@chanyeols6thstewardessgirl684]

Adam513 Jin's husband☺

[@lauretahuit6425]

I love weird Japanese mascots, like he’s a magic turnip that lives on a mysterious mountain and his girlfriend is the rain, and herepresents the insurance company from hakido

[@eminViolette]

I want to listen to more of the rappers

[@christinecameron1612]

I absolutely LOVE how you named one the Samuel Clemens, he was a very fine riverboat pilot and very proud of the fact.

[@WesleyG8857]

I was the mascot for a well known baseball team for 5 years, I was a batboy for 4 years prior to that, and I never got any training. I just went out and acted like a 3 year old, and people loved it. I too can agree that it's nice to be able to throw on a persona and have fun as someone else and have no consequences of anyone knowing who you are unless you tell them. Met many crushes, a couple celebrities, and a couple of enemies that way whom had no idea they were interacting with me lmfao.

[@mangareader64]

guys deserve more subs

[@finocarino3366]

That person who puts their hand up off sync to the rest of the umpires in 9:30 Lmao

[@eliseofragoso]

Great content always love watching these videos!!

[@adventure_hannah3841]

I actually have a friend who wants to be an auctioneer. He's hilarious and charismatic, and now that I've seen a small peek inside the auctioneer school I can see how he's drawn to the profession.

[@TheUKNutter]

Hannah Ulrich Have you told him about that school?

[@psyborg_]

I couldn't help but crack up a bit at auction school... :D The mascot school was very adorable to watch.

[@adampalmer5399]

Definitely one of the best videos I’ve ever watched! Spot On!!!

[@woodbogus8575]

You guys are the best

[@cosmosrunner2468]

Incredible channel!!

[@cbear7996]

When your in the Coronavirus pandemic, and this gets recommended to you 😑

[@unaanguila]

Thanks for sharing!

[@magnusdamborg6568]

that teacher deserves lots of praise

[@liliankim8939]

This is so innocent and pure. Learning comes in all different shapes and sizes :3

[@HHDDXX]

The auctioneers could be either rappers or country singers or both

[@venuspang2866]

My dad is one of those ship pilot!! Im so proud there's a video about he does :D

[@noivern1380]

this is such a great channel

[@FN-yf3ub]

8:17 Why? For the Glory of Satan of course!

[@emfarina8407]

FN 2187 I was looking for this comment 😹

[@cameronkoontz6393]

YES!!!

[@shadowowner6485]

This shows we can do anything we want in life

[@avac.2692]

that last one was really cool

[@anitamitchell3452]

Awesome video .... I just got here ... really enjoying myself. Yes, subscribed ....Thank you for sharing and the hard work to get it done. EXPAND YOUR LIFE!

[@squiddas3334]

this channel should be a world heritage

[@diosnipple1315]

i love the 3rd one omg

[@ruthmoore2246]

Great histories. Education through music,, expectacular..

[@karoma7898]

I like the song in the last bit

[@user-fh3rc7eb1o]

9:31 chickens.

[@noopa5229]

That counselor is awesome

[@pedromaldonado2826]

The mascot lady is so precious omg

[@vvendingo4046]

Honestly those auctioneers have such a nice rhythm it's worth twerking to

[@michellemuskeyn329]

vvendingo 😂😂😂

[@mcs0823]

*Jumper cables very useful*

[@MAJmufin]

the hip hop room is very cool.

[@maguilar1210]

Lol, during the school of mascots, I kept imagining yoongi going there to train and dress as kumamon!

[@favourodeworitse5082]

ARMY?

[@hartwellcraig7909]

That thing on the large ships is especially funny after what happened in the Suez recently

[@thatspoonybard8013]

Someone needs to make an anime about all of these schools. Especially about the auctioneer and maritime pilot training.

[@godofgaming7755]

Mascot school is You are basically being paid to be a funny socially acceptable furry. I like it

[@Chromebeetle_]

whats the music at 2:30?

[@briannasiem]

Y’all should check out the New York harbor school and the museum school both pretty cool

[@true4623]

I really liked the auctioneer school. That was interesting. Had no idea. Lol.

[@cheonlaxy]

Fudge! I wanna enrol in a mascot school! 😍

[@Medicslover]

Stack of turtles! I love them so much

[@awzumzap3634]

I'll just park it with the reverse 7/20 tail spin

[@MsRecklessrocker]

I hope this channel keeps being so great in the future. Please don't turn into buzzfeed ever.

[@bicyclist2]

I would want to go to the maritime ship school. I once wore a McGruff costume.

[@blancavelasquez9859]

Damn I’m from Missouri and never heard of this

[@Kkamikoee]

The last school of kids do you have that song they made cause I’d like to add that to my playlist 🔥

[@idkrealshit]

8:20 Suga will be so happy!

[@HopeRock425]

The mascot video reminds me of how John Oliver was weirded out by Chi John when he came to visit.

[@mitigiant5328]

3:02 they need a Banjo 😂

[@Liliana062596]

at 5:01 the guy looks like jesse eisenberg

[@justmikithings4662]

Where's Hopes Peak Academy?

[@gryffith1378]

pandaluver777 not in the video

[@FishStixy]

I know where that ship training takes place, I have seen that very mini ship, the "Samuel S. Clemens"

[@hendrapfr]

Now I know where Eminem learn to rap..... Auctioner school

[@k.s.6496]

Auctioneer school stresses me out lol

[@lexusmaximus2123]

9:28 lol . Look at that blue guy in the background

[@PozoBlue]

Re> the auctioneers: I dont get why it 'has' to sound like that. I can barely understand a word they're saying let alone what you're supposed to be offering, or is the point to confuse you??😂😂😂 Awesome vid though!

[@Yesica1993]

I'm a baseball fan and I've wondered for years how umpires learn their trade!

[@Lucas-px7wu]

6:03 only in Japan

[@aydrianindigo7015]

8 and quarter

[@kiba803]

Yoongi i see kumamon

[@robertkrolewski1333]

Ellie Kim-chi r

[@simransuri9807]

Robert Krolewskiqy

[@dreamstaete8177]

Ellie Kim-chi JKSDCNKJCKCJSB I WAS GONNA SAY THAT XD

[@MulletMcNasty]

I like video's like this.

[@diinalens]

why's the chant so important if i can't even understand what they're saying? they sound like they are praying lol

[@steverman2312]

noone: auctioneer instructor: *_r u b b e r b a b y b u g g y b u m p e r_*

[@xpndblhero5170]

How in the hell is that last guy even real... He's like the male version of Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds. 🤣🤣🤣

[@kimberlyhaines107]

That Hip Hop Club! Fantastic! My high school has a lot of gang members, group home/foster kids, poor kids - and a lot of them LOVE hip hop. At my school the equivalent is actually working with special education classes. A lot of the gang members work with them, and become legitimate friends of these kids. Some kids from a rival school were going to mess up this one special ed kid - the kid’s friends, can’t remember which gang they were in, found out and some shit was about to go down. Not that any of us minded because they were low enough to target a special ed kid.

[@sheddingmyvelvet]

you guys are the better version of buzzfeed.

[@ekbergiw]

This is adorable

[@jsahadasasjdhsa4404]

5:44 he is looking at the camera