COCO DE MER : My Hunt for the Tree of Knowledge (Part 1 of 5) - Weird Fruit Explorer Ep. 400

[@WeirdExplorer]

Watch the whole Coco de Mer series: Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faLMlKZ_eb6gnbc Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3_Sf2Oqrd5gpqc Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXvMq4KBiL5kb68 Part 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYHSYaqsq8hlhZI Part 5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbCmIqFhJaeh7c

[@mattspeppers]

Ayy. I can finally watch it!

[@uncle.samc4778]

What is shown 0:36 sec in? It’s beautiful

[@MeliponiculturaenCostaRica]

Amazing fruit, I had just seen a video where they showed it as a rare world fruit, and never after, then last year I saw one on display on a museum in amsterdam, and finally I am reaching your videos about it, great as always. I know all the work they take, and of course not every fruit has all that history to tell, but I love this format.

[@mastermind1099]

Kapal of aghori tantrik(occultist very powerful sage, not necessarily bad people, but most of them are bad people) is made of human skull.

[@xxdarkroguexx]

Oh man smh I wish u would of said all around bad ass lmao your awesome dude.. u get to jus go out there an do the things that we all wish we could do as a little kid an how we wished the future of our lives would have been before reality kicked in of the whole civilization an boring real dull world with no discovery smh keep doing what u are doing brother an all of us less fortunate that can't afford to do these things can Iive threw u an your journeys lol a story of all your travels would make an awesome book lol weather an fantastic fantasy story read to children of the amazing things that u have seen to open there minds eyes an have the ambition of travel an journey or jus a documentary

[@stefanx8344]

Bruh that beginning is epic. If you watch a few videos where you review fruit, most ppl will think that youre just some random nerdy guy who likes fruit. Reality: swallows a sword on a regular basis.

[@harpodjangorose9696]

Technically, he didn't swallow it.

[@ezrahn]

Sword is just another fruit for him

[@oakleydonohoe8609]

He doesn’t only eat fruit - he eats swords too

[@spookynoodle3843]

Ezra Nugroho HAH

[@davysmith1934]

Honestly, I thought you were cool before. This is just icing on the cake :)

[@divineinpurple9058]

I always wondered what you did for a day job...definitely not accounting.

[@k8eekatt]

Hey, he used to do 'an office job' so who knows!

[@wrongturnVfor]

I thought he was a coring school teacher or something, lol

[@femaleprosthetic]

Hi Jared! I am a food anthropologist that has been watching your channel since the beginning. You got me hooked on Miami fruits, baobob trees, and noni. I enjoy everything you produce and I am really looking forward to this short series. Your research and the way you choose to disseminate it is my favorite part of your channel. Really great job man, and I wish you so much success!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks so much, means a lot to hear that

[@cravatenoire3269]

A food anthropologist ! Cool ! Wonder what's that like.

[@Kizarat]

So are we finally going to acknowledge that Jared is the real OG fruit?

[@WeirdExplorer]

haha

[@TuppyMSM]

Sus

[@gnomebob]

Really grateful you put this out for free on youtube, really feels like some of the better shows PBS has published over the years

[@WeirdExplorer]

thank you!

[@Bambisgf77]

@@WeirdExploreryes! I agree! What PBS was once upon a time. Thank you

[@kendalldavis99]

I never knew you were a performer

[@zekiah2]

Kendall Davis me neither but to be honest I was not surprised

[@vykx88]

He has spoken/mentioned about this a couple of times in his other vids. Especially the Chinese trap souvenier vid.

[@zekiah2]

J D performers like him are pretty rare so people will pay a lot

[@zekiah2]

J D When you live in a place you have to get paid an appropriate amount. If you weren’t, you would be forced to move because you can’t afford it. For most people about 5% of their income is available for them to spend as they want. For me working $10 am hour that a few thousand a year. For some one making the amount required to live in the worst cities in America that 5% could be tens of thousands. Furthermore if he lives conservatively for his day to day he could have 10% or more free income. I suppose it’s also possible that he is mooching off a spouse or his parents but I try not to assume the worst.

[@plainlogic]

We are all performers and life is but a stage.

[@msdegrasse]

Jared that was an excellent production! Graphics, segways and of course the story.

[@HMan2828]

I can't wait to episode 5 where you finally find it, taste it, and go "Ewwww coconut water is gross..." lol

[@pattheplanter]

Just hope he doesn't get expelled from the Garden after he eats it.

[@guillermopagan5372]

😂😂😂

[@warrenokuma7264]

It would probably taste kind of like a coconut, but somehow different.

[@skellagyook]

@@pattheplanter I'm surprised Eden has an airstrip.

[@k8eekatt]

@@warrenokuma7264 a slightly herbal flavor, nutty with a sweetness of 3 and sour of 1

[@grugnotice7746]

lol, I've been watching this guy eating fruit for over a year only to find out now he's an actual circus performer. KZbin is weird.

[@thexbigxgreen]

0:21 I can't wait for you to try the swordfruit, it will be the ultimate culmination of all your expertise!

[@MrNargleflex]

The production quality on this is INSANE 💖 I love the creative use of shadow puppetry, really reminds me of old science specials I'd watch back in the day

[@WeirdExplorer]

The shadow puppets were a lot of fun to make :)

[@-jank-willson]

@@WeirdExplorer YOU made those?!?!? I thought that was something you found on the internet lol!!

[@I.amthatrealJuan]

Been waiting for this for ages. Thanks for giving us this amazing online adventure Jared.

[@TheWeirdestOfBugs]

Nothing to say other than I'm incredibly excited to keep on watching this video series.

[@lastand09]

Fantastic to see how much the quality, editing, and "production value" has improved since this channel's humble beginnings. Love to see plants and fruit taking center stage.

[@elmadicine]

hooooooo00000ooooly sh!t jared, I had no idea about the contortionism, fire breathing, sword swallowing, etc. fricking rad as heck. so much respect that you've developed the brand of this channel for so long around the purity of discovering new and interesting fruits rather than taking the free and easy views from your skills. that aside, I'm super excited about this series. it's a popular fan request, and seems like it's going to be truly unique and enlightening.

[@opalfruitcake]

What? All this time I thought you were botanist. I had no idea you swallowed swords and tied your body in knots! You continue to amaze me ❤💙💚💛💛💜💛💚💙❤❤💙💚💛💜

[@richardportman8912]

He is botanist. I enjoy these videos.

[@kariscoyne1886]

Yeah so I just now recognized the weird dried nut thing that's been in my parents' house my whole life bc they picked it up as a souvenir on their honeymoon

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thats a great souvenir. Worth quite alot of money too. Much more than a pan flute.

[@backup5489]

It makes me wonder, what if all the common fruit we have becomes rare and all the rare fruit becomes commonly cultivated, how different would the world be?

[@catmagedsproductions1998]

I dunno it will be normal like normal life

[@ngocps45]

The same

[@adriansalas3741]

Jared you really upped the production value in this one! Loved every second of the history and mythology of the fruit. Keep the great workkk!!

[@sierrab4564]

Jared your channel just keeps getting better and better! You really have out done yourself and this should be a NETFLIX show! Some pruducer please sign jared he is amazing! This is by far my FAVORITE episode (hopefully series) youve ever put out, it is so intriguing and i LOVE all the interesting knowledge and fun facts! Youre new series rocks and i cant wait for the next episode! Love your show man keep it up 😍

[@reneeyoung19]

Oh my god Jared this is absolutely riveting!!!!!! I found myself totally engrossed and just like with a good tv series I found myself rather annoyed at the “ to be continued “ part but man this is great

[@katelijnhovestad8382]

Something I really respect about this channel is the fact that it really is all about the fruit. You talk so little about yourself that i didnt even know you were also a sword swallower and firebreather even though ive watched so much of this channel! When i first heard you were a contortionist I thought it was a joke, so that introduction was amazing! As much as i love the fruit content, i know we'd love for you to share a little about yourself every now and then!

[@theinternaut1991]

Also this is a significant step up from your normal vids, this is extremely high quality and more interesting, with more info and more suspense and I just really like this vid, a LOT

[@cedellis_7379]

i was really excited for this!!!!!

[@mrsenstitz]

Actually that's a really riveting and fascinating 1st episode. JARED, you are a great communicator.

[@stanervin6108]

Wow. Dude was lucky to go overboard with a keg of nails, a hammer, and a SCBA rig!

[@WeirdExplorer]

haha

[@AlbinoAxolotl]

Oh man this is so cool! I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited for anything on KZbin before! You’re really spoiling us with this amazing series! History, exploration, culture, botany, and fruit! I couldn’t ask for more!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks jen!

[@glabhinnara]

Oh my! As an Indonesian, I really appreciate your Wayang (the puppet) work! You even got the human Wayang's head so similar and the music too 😭 You are awesome!

[@hiromikami]

Bravo! We've loved every one of your "100th style" episodes and feel obligated to tell you how FUN your adventure has been for all of us who watch. We think this episode had beautiful production, by the way, and you were deeply informative and articulate. It was just the perfect episode. We noticed the extra effort and wanted to say Excellent job! Love, Every person who watches this ever.

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks so much!

[@broshmosh]

Genuinely never thought I'd be captivated by fruit journalism, but here we are. Superb work. I love the animations too.

[@WeirdExplorer]

now I want to get "fruit journalist" business cards :)

[@jessjess3838]

I've watched many of your videos, and I've enjoyed them all but i had no idea you were vegetarian and a performer!! How AWESOME!

[@jeantesc812]

Fascinating! I love all the history.

[@sooobyrooo5763]

Absolutely lovely! Can't wait to see the rest. I sure hope you got a taste!

[@warrenokuma7264]

Since it is related to the coconut, it should taste similar, though how it wold differ I cannot guess.

[@TheRealZone]

Been watching all your videos and never knew you were a multi-talented person, amazing.

[@JohnBainbridge0]

Very cool addition of the Shadow Play! I'd love to see more of this creative storytelling in your histories!

[@FNugget]

Wow. This feels very much like pro travel channel production, with very little of the youtube/internet media feel. I like it. Also, will there be a supercut of all this together as one video?

[@WeirdExplorer]

Yes! I plan on releasing a directors cut at some point, maybe throw in some extra footage for replay value.

[@willsbury5150]

Wow, I subscribed to you about 2 years ago, and because of KZbin's broken recommendation system haven't seen any of your vids in like half a year. I have to say, your production quality has gone WAY up!!

[@slendersage8728]

Wow, this video is amazing Jared. Also serves as a great introduction to new incoming fans. Wonderful work. Looking forward to the rest!!

[@WeirdExplorer]

thanks! that's exactly what I was hoping. this one is more like a stand alone documentary

[@mari0n333]

The production on this is impressive. However the part that left me speechless was the reveal of your day job, which I somehow had no clue about even after watching dozens of your videos over the years.

[@malikrath9503]

Ohh man, I am excited. This series is going to be so interesting, thank you for fleshing out your journey. I gotta say man. I loved hunting for fruit on my own, you really helped inspire me to look for more and helped me find my favorites. Thank you so much. I was always trying to figure out too, how the hell you seemed to travel everywhere to get this stuff..... makes sense now. :)

[@gaelanm3920]

Love your documentary style videos!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks, I hope to make more like this in the future

[@longgroove]

It's crazy you're in the circus arts. I was in a circus band for more than a decade. Fire breathing, stilt walkers and life on a bus traveling all over the US, Europe and China... I knew you were a kindred weirdo!

[@blackmaggit2294]

Didn't realise i was clicking on such an important video.. now i'm excited!

[@klebbonk4493]

Great storytelling for this video! Thanks for putting so much effort into these, always excited to see your new videos appear.

[@adriennef4637]

L❤VED this one so much! The info/history, graphics, videography, & music are all great. Keep up the good work & thanks for all you do to bring us this knowledge!

[@louispfeifer]

Incredible, one of your best videos yet. I can't wait for the journey ahead. Thank you for making this and the clear effort that was put into it.

[@gr8handsftl]

Love the double coconut (coco de mer), there are several here in south Florida, though the ones I have seen have not yet fruited. Not sure if conditions aren't right, trees aren't big enough, or if the trees are all male, or all female. There was one in Flamingo Gardens which died due to a very rare freeze for the area in 2009. I'd love to see them get another one. I believe that Fairchild Gardens may still have one or two. There are still a few in Fort Lauderdale on properties along the intracoastal.

[@LadyAster]

Super cool and interesting so far! Can't wait for the rest of it

[@breadishandbuttery656]

This channel is so underrated

[@richardportman8912]

So nice to meet Dr Victorin Laboudallon!

[@shannonyoungberg9327]

Wow! This was so fascinating. I never knew a nut could be this exciting! This solidifies my decision to contribute to your pateron. You are an amazing person, and thank you for what you do! Have a great day!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks Shannon! that's very kind of you!

[@ricardorodriguez1045]

I’ve been on a binge, watching all of your content. It’s awesome stuff please keep it coming!

[@erynporter9951]

I found your channel while searching for fruit recipes for my daughter's school project. I think it is very cool that you are a true Modern Day performer. My great-great Grandfather (Romeo Charboneau) was a "Human Pincushion", and Sword Swallower for Ringling Bros. Greatest Show on Earth. My Great Grandmother (Alida Charboneau Carón) travelled with him when she was very young. I just thought it was a really cool coincidence, and I find your videos very informative. 👍❤️😁

[@michaelcastelpoggi1735]

Very professional I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the rest of your series

[@silvestree1]

Dude.......yes I love series and how in depth you are good job dude

[@Taradoxxi]

The Seychelles are absolutely beautiful; I'm glad I get to vicariously visit them thru your channel :D

[@mattw7372]

Very well done... the shadow puppets were on point!

[@scene24man]

Wow this is fascinating can’t wait for the next episodes!

[@SeraphimCherubim]

Great job! You raised the bar.

[@ScoriacTears]

Great episode, absolutely fascinating.

[@mandab.3180]

awesome start to the tale 😊

[@TheBluntsmith69]

Gahhh I can’t wait until the next one!

[@WeirdExplorer]

It'll be up on next Sunday!

[@2.7petabytes]

Nice intro! Love your explanation of your channel. Great history of this interesting fruit!

[@Nairue]

This is very interesting. Thanks for the cool video!

[@mikefrizzell2532]

Outstanding, Jared! Excellent production. Anxiously awaiting next installment.

[@dineshvs30]

For past 3 years I am in Seychelles. There are couple of fruit bearing trees in botanical garden, in Mahe island itself. There are some privately owned trees also. There is no need to go to Praslin. The empty shell is sold for SCR 5,000 in Mahe. The inside nut sells for USD 600 a kilo, but generally exported.

[@Valerie-bb5hi]

This is so incredible thank you

[@HollyShortFiles]

this channel has blossomed. Keep up the good work my dude, these documentary styled videos are it!

[@DustinRodriguez1_0]

Aw man, you got me in full hype mode. Will be eagerly awaiting further entries in this series! Can't wait until you take a bite and suddenly realize, the snake has been telling the truth the whole time while the god telling you that you would 'surely die' was full of lies!

[@starvationarmyzine]

nice! can't wait to watch the other parts.... this was published on my bday. just turned 38

[@WeirdExplorer]

Happy birthday! I'm turning 34 next week.

[@shannonyoungberg9327]

@@WeirdExplorer nice, I'm 33 turning 34 in April. Happy belated birthday. Hope you had an amazing day.

[@irgendwonurwann]

Loving the production value on this! Got me hooked already :)

[@kalinsbradata]

broo u did this video so good, im impressed and im watching allparts this is dope

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks man, enjoy!

[@aprilliac]

I like this new storytelling style, great stuff. I still love the "Jared on the sofa" videos, too.

[@Seven71987]

Coconut: I thought that I was the only fruit with the Cocos genus.

[@riodefuego7116]

awesome!. see you next Sunday

[@SamiZouad15]

Great narrative, great production, look forward to the next episodes!

[@yokab]

oh my god what an incredible episode, this is some next level stuff - well done!

[@michaelcastelpoggi1735]

I didn't know you did all that stuff man! I just liked fruit and your personality. Im very happy rn also very exploratory video I havent seen the last few. Loved it!

[@JeppeVandtved]

Woah, I’ve been following your channel since episode 190-ish and I must say that you’ve taken the quality of your videos to the next level!

[@ChichBolt]

I have watch hundreds of your videos but you are a CONTORTION ARTIST!? you are so cool! I just though type had a some sort of IT position or something but man I love learning about fruit from you! Thank you for all your content!

[@IsDomini]

Incredible production quality! Never heard of this fruit (or nut) before. Looking forward to next episodes

[@alexandrebarbier4271]

When you go back to Mahe, you should check out the local Bazaar. There are lots of vendors selling local fruit with a fair amount being sourced from the forests. Also, you should check with local guides on Mahe to go see the Jellyfish Trees.

[@WeirdExplorer]

We went to the market, didn't find much there but we found tons of stuff growing wild. Not sure about jellyfish tree though

[@alexandrebarbier4271]

@@WeirdExplorer It's the rainy season now, that might explain th lack of fruit. The Jellyfish Tree is an extremely rare plant that grows only on Mahe. Not really a fruit that one would eat, but interesting nonetheless.

[@kristinamiskulin2394]

Sooo looking forward to see the next video, really interesting. Thank you for your research and you work 👍

[@jakeed09090]

Wow, if this is the direction your channel is taking I'm very excited!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Can't do episodes like this ALL the time, but when I find other fruit that has enough history for a deep dive, I'll do another :)

[@LeoDaShaman]

Awesome vid 👍🏾 I love to know the history behind fruits and the cultures there used in. Keep it up!!!

[@kristenashley2755]

Love all of your videos. Very informative and very interesting!!!!

[@hitachimagicwand5536]

dude, i love watching your videos. your hobby is so fascinating!

[@ADeadlierSnake]

Damn, you really went all in on the production quality with this one. I'm excited for the rest of this series

[@KrishnaWashburn]

Jared, this is AMAZING. I can't wait to congratulate you in person at the film q&a!

[@WeirdExplorer]

The live event will be so fun, looking forward to it :)

[@AbiNomac]

This video has been professionally done. And this series is very exciting.

[@messeduphina566]

One of your best videos Jared!

[@xordos1784]

Cant wait for the second episode. Very interesting!

[@autumnsah3282]

This is so cool! I am so happy I found your channel. I wanted to learn more about coco de mer because I am a fragrance collector and one of the accords in the perfume I love is coco de mer. I subscribed immediately, nice wholesome educational content :)

[@ItzRetz]

Seychelles is the type of place I'd want to live when I'm older and retired. I'm one of the lucky few that can actually get citizenship there because my family were among the first settlers of the islands. It's crazy how something my ancestors did hundreds of years ago now allows me to get citizenship on an island halfway across the world from me.

[@reilea9977]

Wait...WHAT?! Sword Swallower? Fire Eater? Contortionist? And NOW you're telling us? Average Joe? No...NOOO, NOT average Joe!! Wow! Just plain 'ol wow!! Can hardly wait for the actual fruit! The story behind it with cut out figures was fun! This video I know had to have a taken a very long time to make! Thanks Jared. This was fun and unexpected! 😲😃

[@baddie1shoe]

Interesting! Can’t wait to view the other parts.

[@rizqiamalia3466]

You're like the national geographic for fruits! 😄

[@ceren6415]

I am here for coco de mer but such an amazing idea for travel. Have fun while travel dear Weird Explorer🤗

[@tito6655]

Definitely top video so far! hope to see more like this 👍