Dark Secrets of the World’s Most Isolated Island

[@YesTheory]

Hi friends, I hope you enjoy this wild and incredible story. To address a technical aspect I’m sure a few commenters will point out 🤓🫶 depending on how you measure and which source you find, another island “Tristan Da Cunha” has claimed to be most remote. That’s because it’s 7-day boat ride to the nearest airport instead of the 4-day trip it took me to Pitcairn. But if you measure distance from closest continent, Pitcairn blows them all out of the park. Ultimately, Pitcairn’s unbelievable story is what made me chose to go there, you all know by now that a 7-day boat trip wouldn’t scare me away if the stronger story was on the other island. I hope you enjoyed the video as much as we did making it 🙏

[@iin3762]

Bruh the bgm fireee

[@geocr1mson352]

This video was amazing, the production is outstanding and the story-telling was great.

[@brijesh1026]

say hello to me

[@emilian0e]

-🤓

[@antisocial-gamer7293]

I assumed Bouvet Island was the most remote but apparently not!

[@JefftheSabaDude]

l loved this travelogue. I've studied remote islands through philately (stamp collecting) since I was a kid in Minnesota. Pitcairn, Tristan da Cunha, St Helena, Ascension, and tiny Dutch Saba in the Caribbean were my focus. I have been president of the two study groups focusing on Pitcairn and the three South Atlantic isles through their history and postal service. At 73 now, I moved to Saba a few years ago and host tourists in my 164 year old original cottage to fulfill my dream of living on a remote island. We aren't as remote as Pitcairn or Tristan, but we do have an unusual claim: our pharmacist is Jacqui Christian...from Pitcairn Island! Come to Saba some day, stay with me, and you'll discover a fascinating history here, almost as good as a mutiny! Certainly our little dot is a drone photographer's delight for dramatic footage similar to Pitcairn.

[@Andrea-xs4ny]

How cool! I hope they see your comment and take you up on it. Maybe there's a Yes Theory segment on Saba in our future. Take care!

[@LivvyAlexW]

Remote islands fascinate me. I love researching them and watching videos. The cultures and how they live makes me so fascinated

[@Americanmapping44]

I agree I hope they see this and do a video it would be fascinating to see

[@rickyphillips5163]

Wow 😲 lucky you and much love ❤️ you have no political people to deal with. Enjoy it!

[@JefftheSabaDude]

@@emileperron2255 Thank you for your kind comment. I've had an interesting and varied life for sure. It's documented in a series of short videos on my channel

[@robertmurray8763]

A lot of the Pitcairn island descendants today live on NORFOLK ISLAND 🇳🇫 (AUSTRALIA) I noticed the Islanders speak English with a AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND accent.

[@kimjensen3393]

I spotted the Woolies box from the shop, too!

[@ALMhart]

I would have liked to have learned more about how the residents feel....do they want to leave? How do they deal with the isolation? How do they earn money? Medical care? How do they feel about the rest of the world? Having asked myself all that, I still loved the beauty you showed!

[@lb42]

I agree

[@mathieu_goulet]

I agree

[@nerik85]

So maaaaany questions? What if they get hurt? Did they get Covid? How do they find a mate??

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. 👍🏾 *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God. Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.

[@valarieperese9840]

I'm a proud Polynesian and I would like to thank you for acknowledging our culture and our ancestors on their underrated talents and skills ❤️

[@s.and25]

yess me too

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Beautiful ❤️

[@jethajongunakhandbharat7547]

Yup

[@kingsavage1071]

Here is similar to some places in Jamaica

[@Nick210]

I love the sauce of your people. Thank you for sharing it with Chick-fil-A

[@catpursel4644]

Those drone whale shots! Holy cow! I've never thanked a corporation before but thanks Shopify for funding these guys! They help those that aren't able to travel. But we get to see things through their eyes! Boys! You are exceptional story tellers! Thank-you! Thank-you! Love these amazing adventures!

[@shanoncg]

It's a nice sentiment but those drone shots weren't anything unique and is kind of a visual gimmick in regards to filmmaking. Yes theory are great filmmakers dont get me wrong. But any other aspect would make more sense to mention. Just a thought

[@RockySchartner]

@@shanoncg 🤓

[@hey_brandon]

for real! some national geographic worthy drone shots

[@mikeyforrester6887]

It seemed like the Whale knew the drone was overhead and waved.

[@Strikeshotz]

Easy shot nothing only the whale

[@gamingwithjackstar5823]

Honestly, South Pacific Islands are so underrated and there is barely any info about them. Great vid !!!

[@RīamuTVoʻote]

Flint Island is my favourite

[@constantineb6433]

INFO IS ALWAYS BEEN THERE IF YOU LOOK.

[@constantineb6433]

​@dimann1090I THINK OZ/NZ ISLAND HEARD IS MOST REMOTE

[@Fabs519]

Those drone whale shots are just phenomenal. Cory 100% deserves an award for them

[@ericabd6354]

Absolutely!

[@joshr1551]

I want to know what drone he is using

[@danhtranquoc3745]

ok

[@tythanh4708]

ok

[@pablonosnothing.1952]

@@joshr1551 4 blades 4 motors and a battery, oh plus experience.

[@MrHomes-lp7gx]

Great video guys! Welcome to the exclusive club of people who have been to Pitcairn Island. ! I was on Pitcairn in 1991 as part of a documentary film crew following a group who brought medical supplies and medical professionals. It took us two years to get an invite and our videos helped raise funds to bring much needed supplies to the island. We did minor surgeries and dental work and fitted residents with glasses. Watching your video brought back a flood of memories. The long boats coming out to greet us, the ATVs on the hill of difficulty and so much more. Hearing Olive talk brought a smile to my face. It had been a long time since I’ve heard that awesome dialect formed from a combo of 19th Century Tahitian and English Nautical lingo. The island looks very much the same 30 years later, but the store is much larger now. I stayed in Fletcher Christian’s descendants’ house as well, in a little upstairs room with a high bed. The house has changed a bit and when we were there, Tom Christian and his family were living there. There were about 80 inhabitants on the island back then. We brought some new inhabitants with us who were raised on Norfolk Island near New Zealand. Their parents were moved off of Pitcairn in the 60s and they were part of a group of young descendants who were invited to move back to rebuild the population. Thanks again for posting this video. I bet your story of how you arranged to get there is equally as fascinating. I know ours was!

[@maybestark162]

Wow I wish I can go there you're lucky

[@RJay121]

Your medical help expedition adventure should have a link here. Reading your testimony from 30 yrs back and watching this update was like 2 men landing on the moon but never meeting. A small group of visitors indeed. Ty I deeply enjoyed both storied adventures and want to see more of this enchanting island 🏝 😀

[@sarjulia]

Thank you for this very interesting comment!

[@plugusmaximus]

Were you unaware it's an island of pedophiles back then?

[@kareemsalessi]

Please post a link to your videos, or to their titles. thanks. 17:00 Barefoot-On-The-Rocks::: These people have probably encountered real mermaids !!!

[@drewbinsky]

AMAZING STORY MAN! Pitcarin has been on my list for years but now I feel so fulfilled that I don’t ever need to go. It’s impossible to make a better, more well rounded and comprehensive video that this. Excellent work my friend !!

[@YesTheory]

Thank you so much homie 🥹🫶 can’t wait to watch the story you’re currently making 😉

[@sogekek]

One can. There are multiple questions he didn't even try to ask the locals

[@KiwikimNZ]

Me too.

[@PardonMyFrench16]

Drew Binsky and Yes theory collab????

[@notnicksorry1638]

Drew you should hit Tristan da Cuhna it’s real isolated as well

[@Electric_Campfire]

Being from a few towns down from where Fletcher Christian was born, I can hear a good bit of the Cumbrian dialect mixed in with a lot of other accents. I've listened to the Pitcairn dialect and I can definitely hear a lot of familiar words. I'd love to visit sometime to see how far the accent has changed from old Cumbrian to what it is now

[@user-ku1np8bs8n]

How is Fletcher Christian seen in your area? Is he seen as a good man or a bad man? Is there a statue or plaque commemorating him? To your knowledge, how is he viewed?

[@Apiaman1]

Born and raised on a very small island in the South Pacific really sucked at the time, looking back it was a great time. My ancestors traveled around the pacific in small boats, navigated using the stars. Seeing this really brought back memories. Head to Samoa next.

[@siggland]

I want to go there

[@HannahKellett]

the whale sequence brought me to tears. what an incredible place you've been able to share with the world. thank you.

[@MIGGET.]

oooohhmygod same here, I was just Balling my eyes out all of a sudden. That was SO much joy and serenity coming from them...oozing that natural freedom. Absolutely beautiful. What an adventure this was.

[@itadori1264]

Same goes to me too😅, the whale seems so happy😌

[@rolfbjj]

The whales where incredible. We witnessed them ourselves on the Island of Moorea in the French Polynesia. Was so amazing ❤️

[@Gtiarzo]

Do y'all not know what happened there

[@triplej8666]

@@Gtiarzo hundreds of thousands of pedophiles live in the US but it doesnt mean its not an incredible place

[@rrjm9163]

I was just looking at Pitcairn Island today. They have their own website and the British gov. will give you land for a house and garden if you move there. You have to stay 6 mo. before you can start building your house. Also there are 3 more islands in the Pitcairn chain Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno with Henderson being the biggest and comprising of 86% of the total land. Out of the 4 Pitcairn is the only inhabited one. I have been contemplating moving there for the past 9 mo. 🏝

[@rexeyy2572]

Damn. After watching this video, i also felt a strong urge to consider moving there one day. I'm probably not ready now since im 21, but wow thats a life i really could live. A path i could walk on until it the end of the road.

[@NealD]

Sounds like they don’t really want people to move there based on the Wikipedia section on population extinction.

[@juttamedina8468]

if I was not 70 years old, I would go tomorrow and live out my life there!!! Thanks for this video!!!!

[@marque7583]

Magic thanx's, nice...👌🏻

[@Isabel-cr3sp]

Living on any island supplies and food will be more expensive

[@thomaskeber3393]

That fish was such beautiful colors

[@P747]

Indeed, never seen anything like it! I wonder what if it was eadible and if so, what did it taste like.

[@asharista3152]

@@P747 looked like a parrot fish and it tastes like chicken.

[@fffmpeg]

@@asharista3152 no, it's a male surge wrasse

[@Ratu_Savu]

I am Fijian and Tongan, which for those of you who don't know are Melanesian and Polynesian countries. Unfortunately I've never had the privilege to visit either, or have even been taught much about my culture. At times this makes me feel insecure about myself. Which is why I can't thank you guys enough for making videos like this one and the one in Tuvalu. They are so helpful for me to get to know my culture and history, and I appreciate these so much! A bit of a change in tone but I've been a fan of Yes Theory since I was a child, and I'm about to turn 18 next year. Over the years I've stopped watching countless channels from either growing out of them or just growing bored, but not once has Yes Theory even let that type of thought cross my mind. Yes Theory is a movement that is fit for any age or audience, and I can't thank you guys enough for helping me grow my mind over the years. You guys have shown me my culture and countless others, installed in me a desire to travel, and most importantly to seek discomfort :)

[@extropiantranshuman]

maybe one day you will and will be able to share it with the world :) I hope so - so much of history we don't know - we're all remnants of the past in some way just holding secrets of the past waiting to share. Stuff we don't even know about ourselves - I look forward to learning all the wonders humanity has yet to find out :)

[@joshkooga7204]

Where do you live,wantok?i hope you come visit the islands sometime..

[@Ratu_Savu]

@@extropiantranshuman I hope I’ll get the opportunity to, it would be amazing. It’s so true, the amount of information we’ve lost must be insane. One thing that makes me think a lot is how our ancestors being able to navigate purely by the stars. I’ve heard stories of some islanders from Hawaii I believe who are still able to navigate, but even they apparently can’t do it to the same level as our ancestors. So sad that things like that which would’ve taken generations over a thousand + years to master were only lost in just the last couple years :/

[@Ratu_Savu]

@@extropiantranshuman But man when you find something out come back to this comment section, idc how long it’s been I wanna relearn!

[@peterricothehouseoftaga]

study sites with tongan and fiji authors...true insight beyond according to some foreigner

[@Trk-El-Son]

Well, the Bounty mutiny is certainly not the only dark shadow over that island. In 2004, about half the adult male population was sentanced for sexual abuse of young girls. This included the mayor. To be honest quite a horror story about long standing island “traditions”, and learning about this, it is not hard to imagine why younger people have left.

[@ardouisur]

Here in England I would say that the 2004 stuff is what the island is better for known for now at least in the media. There were much more recent scandals as well.

[@chenoah7963]

yes very disturbing really when you read up about this and how the trials went on until 2007 and it seems it had been an ongoing issue for a long time!

[@rwirtz77]

Human beings ruin everything they touch, we're Easter Islanding the world at this very moment. In the last few hundred years they've blown up and bulldozed so much of North America, imagine 10,000 years from now. If it even takes that long.

[@MrKockabilly]

That was actually the "Dark secret" I was expecting, not the Mutiny on the Bounty thing which is not actually a secret but more or less a general knowledge already after several movies have been made upon it.

[@יוסףשטיין-ל5נ]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial That's an issue. I think you guys said yes to one too many things.

[@mkmr143]

I was touched watching this. Great job Thomas! As a Polynesian, it's always nice seeing our history being shared/told because, sadly, even though there is so much to be taught that many may not know about we are a dying group. And as with that, our history fades as well. I always think about this often, but I fear that if we aren't sharing these lessons and memories with people and if people aren't willing to listen, one day who we are and what we stand for will be forgotten. Lost, or as you said, become some sort of myth to most. This video hit home for me and I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you Thomas and the team for pulling this off, amazing work as usual.

[@dayonbledsoe]

Your dying cause they invade n take

[@FrogLaneStudio]

The fact they failed to talk about all the child sex offences caused by the islanders

[@LadywatchingByrd]

@@FrogLaneStudio sadly, I am not surprised. People seem oddly happy.

[@dandelion_official4812]

@@FrogLaneStudio yeah was really off putting to me as well... Also surprising how few people actually know and it was so recent!

[@tashabrinkworth3995]

@@dandelion_official4812 what happend at the island

[@GlassOfWater87]

The amount of peace and serenity this place beams is mindblowing. Everything there is just so pure and raw. I did wish however that you interviewed the inhabitants a little bit more. I would have really liked to know what it's like for them to live there and such.

[@1Crain1]

not much serenity whena large percentage of the adult adult population were child molesters as recently as a few years ago

[@nicolaspicart3485]

Well, there's pretty dark things that happened on this island 20 years ago... I wouldn't say it's always that peaceful.

[@TimeBucks]

There’s something special about this video.

[@BasitKhan-kh5cy]

👍

[@Meeramuraleedharan]

👍

[@তালপাতারসিপাহি]

Nice

[@gopalshil349]

Hi

[@manueldasilva4395]

Excellent report

[@A21Nobody]

These stories make such a difference for so many people! Thank you, Yes Theory for seeking out these incredible stories! Always buzzing when you guys share a new adventure!!

[@Tom-kg7ep]

@Don't read profile photo ok i wont

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Too bad he didnt tell about why most young people moved from the island. Look the island up. They spoke up as around 4/5 men in the island were participating in systemic child rape and abuse going back 3 or 4 generations

[@lolacariad]

cool profile pic!

[@LEVI-8]

My day just got instantly better

[@mateoalvarez1337]

KENNNNNYYYYYYYYY

[@lulXXD]

SO TRUE

[@UnDomEdits]

Bro commented even without watching the vid

[@adinadaniyarkyzy2893]

agree

[@fyzoku4062]

fo real

[@suislump]

The drone shots of the whales was perfect. It really showed that Pitcairn is a safe haven for them and they seemed so happy and playful!

[@EsmaTabak55]

The places you visit, the people you meet, all these stories you tell us...thank you for that. It makes my day.

[@zahrasitaaminoe8971]

@A Z and yess you are so true

[@hamiltonarroyo]

So great to see Olive and the other inhabitants doing so well. When we visited in 2019 the general store was under constructions and it’s great to see it complete! so many memories from our time visiting Pitcairn 🙌🏼

[@dandelion_official4812]

I think it's important to mention that also in 2019 the former mayor was caught downloading child P**n. He had been amassing a collection since the trials began in 2004. The mayor until the end of 2019 Shawn Christian (the lovely Olive's son) was convicted in 2007 of child r**e. It's so sad to see this being swept under the rug. Something so systemic doesn't just go away and should be acknowledged.

[@ZenzeroCAM]

Must have been hard to bounce back what with 50% of the islands makes including her husband being charged with sex crimes against children

[@sarahdean3082]

Absolutely tremendous to watch this, my great grandmother was born on Pitcairn and we are direct descendants of Fletcher Christian also. I've never visited Pitcairn but I would love to. My relatives there produce and sell Pitcairn Honey. I'll share this video with my family 💛

[@LeezPgh]

Wow! So cool

[@ProgressIsTheOnlyEvolution]

That is amazing, I love this story. I am a descendant of Ragnar Lodbrok, and has been reading a lot about the Pitcairn Island and The Bounty in the 30 years I have been aware of it. Would love to know more about its history and what happened to the people on Pitcairn and the Bounty. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MichaelGordonFinance]

That is amazing.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amazing 👏 💛 ✨️ 😍 💖 💕 👏 what extraordinary stories right here!!! I wish I was a descendent of one of the people here too!! Lol 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@ProgressIsTheOnlyEvolution]

@@infiniteinspiration1628 @Infinite Inspiration I am sure you have famous ancestry somewhere, I think most people do, it is just some are able to identify and prove it and others not ☺️. It is a fascinating history for sure, and Fletcher Christian is certainly a very interesting person because he dared to love across cultures in defiances of his own, knowing it could cost him his life. Such a courage and strong will is why I am sure he, is going to be remembered for a long time. 🙂💖

[@Scotty-e6i]

This is absolutely stunning! And me being half Australian and Canadian just the nature I’ve seen and been in has nothing compared to this beautiful piece! Definitely would like to visit here one day

[@axela4606]

Quite disappointing that they failed to mention the 2004 Pitcairn Islands sexual assault trials. 7 men living on Pitcairn Island faced 55 charges relating to sexual offences against children and young people. More people including former mayors were charged with child P''''''. More men from the islands were charged in New Zealand and Australia with the assistance of British police.

[@Tigzy3]

Yep, Michael Warren was the mayor. Thousands of pictures of..yeah you know. Walked around the island naked.

[@tohuvavohu]

Unreal really. Enabling pedos honestly.

[@chim6090]

Also Olive, the woman in the video, was the wife of the mayor and one of the main defendants of the rapes. Truly a vile human and island, hopefully it will become abandoned in the years to come

[@AnderEvermore]

@@Tigzy3 I mean walking around nude isnt that big of an issue the other things are though.

[@baverfjant]

@@Tigzy3 Also Steve Christian. The husband of the woman they stayed with. And the police officer they spoke to is her sister. And two of their sons were sentenced as well. They must've known after googling the island. No way they didn't know about it. Question is if they know that they stayed with some of the worst offenders.

[@swordfishalpha1]

I must say, one of the best documentary-style content created by an independent individual/group I've ever watched. It's so informative about the history of the island and its people. You've earned my respect and keep doing what you do best! I've subscribed to your channel for more great content in future.

[@dandelion_official4812]

Shame they didn't mention the more recent child molestation issues culminating in the scandal of 2004. Or how the mayor was downloading child p***n and was last caught in 2009. Or how none of the culprits served more than 4 years. Or how they are literally featured in this video... Edited for spelling

[@londonhillbilly150]

@@dandelion_official4812 agreed, made this kinda hard to watch knowing the amount of atrocities that took place

[@complexblackness]

@@dandelion_official4812 damn..

[@dandelion_official4812]

@@complexblackness I know right 😑 like I get that things need to be left in the past sometimes but pretending like it never happened definitely isn't the answer...

[@danielmconnolly7]

Those whales were paid actors...

[@KHAZ-tl4pt]

THAT EPISODE WAS INCREDIBLE! I stumbled onto this KZbin destination be accident, and Im so glad I did. After watching, I could not help but want to explore this Island. I love history, and this is no exception. I was actually blown away by how much progress was evident at the island. And that simple fact put "human 'progress" and impact, into perspective. Despite its remoteness, the island actually seems to be less "remote" than I thought. I thank you for this episode because you did a great job showing us followers, that even the remotest of islands, have been greatly affected by modern ways. What a cool place to be enveloped, and drawn in, by the mystery and intrigue of a unique and exciting past!

[@christanya]

Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful videos I'e watched on this platform. Incredible story telling, guys ❤

[@darrellmartin3505]

Have you ever heard of Umnak Island off the coast of Alaska? There is currently only about 40 people living there also. I’d love to see a video of that island too someday. It also has an interesting history.

[@AW-ky2in]

The footage of the whales nearly made me cry. Absolutely spectacular. What an incredible place to visit/take us! Thank you for your amazing content. I feel like I've seen so much of the world with you guys :)

[@shaftomite007]

I will hunt whoever hunts those whales

[@dylanadams1455]

This is unbelievable! I'm descended from Matthew Quintal, the first enlisted man to sign up with Christian to mutiny. He was later murdered or executed depending on accounts, largely because he had a terrible temper and drinking problem and was a bit of an A@#hole. His son was among those who relocated to Norfolk Island (halfway between NZ and Aus) after the mutineers were pardoned, and my grandmother was born on Norfolk and moved to New Zealand as a baby. There's still a streak of Tahitian blood running through our family from all of this, and I have always been fascinated to see Pitcairn and its people. Thank you for the insight! It looks amazing!

[@zoroasterman]

Really? Matthew Quintal? I read that book as a kid, never forgot Matthew Quintal, because of how he was given 24 lashes for mutinous behavior. I recited that paragraph off by heart lol.

[@dylanadams1455]

@@zoroasterman mostly all i know about him is he was short and angry with tattooed buttocks lol

[@jewbabydono]

He sounds like a sailor to me lmao that's dope af tho, to have a personal connection to this story.

[@jaysquared2061]

That is one of the best things Ive read all year! Your link to these people and the beaitiful island! Amazing world we live in mate

[@everfelice92]

Wow that is sooo cool to know your line so way back! As a Central-European, unfortunately I cannot search my line so way back since it was always the middle point of so many wars....That is why there is no 'typical Hungarian' look, we are a mix of a little bit of everything 😆

[@nellycameron]

Amazing how you were able to do a whole video and not mention the scandal from the 90s and convey a story about the people.They will for sure appreciate that

[@stevelivingstone4616]

Well, why don't you tell us what the scandal was?

[@Majonaify]

​@@stevelivingstone4616Google the 2004 scandal and read the wiki. Not hard to find. The main woman in this video, Olive is the mayors wife, and that mayor also appears in this video. Her father, her husband and her son were all sexually abusing children. The mayor Steve is sat next to her in this video and he abused girls of a very young age.

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

@@stevelivingstone4616 1/3 of all the adults on the island were charged with dozens of child sexual abuse crimes.

[@viktigt123]

​@@alexisdetocqueville9964 Really??

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

@@viktigt123 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial

[@raymondparsley7442]

One of the most fascinating stories ever told... as is the paradise... where it unfolds... Pitcairn Island. A history told and retold of frustration, rebellion, isolation and courageous people. The ancestors are still holding on to a historical treasure that should never be allowed to die. Knowing the British, who explored, settled and created many of our present day civilizations... just as there will always be an England, so will there always be a Pitcairn Island. Thank you for this most interesting tour, a lovely place... with its even more lovely people.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

God bless you and all who you serve to infinity and beyond 🙏🏼 ✨️ 🙌 ❤️

[@clseairsppt]

Having spent months on a tiny island in the South Pacific 1x.5 miles in size you learn to appreciate the small things it’s something deep that takes you to a primal place and you realize how little you need to be happy. You learn to socialize better because it’s isolation and the companionship is closer to the top of the items needed. It makes life precious and appreciated and in my case I hoped all people could experience it.

[@michaelbee2165]

Wow, what an excellent expression of your experience, and quite possibly the experience most would have in a situation such as yours. Thank you for sharing!

[@AtlanticFight]

Damn that's awesome ! Where did you go ?

[@captaintts8162]

Who asked?

[@clseairsppt]

@@AtlanticFight Guam and The Marshall Islands. I was on an Atoll.

[@Julian_Bertsch]

I'm amazed by how much infrastructure they have for the fact that it's such a small island, I mean that grocery store is huge and the fact that they have their own police station hahahah amazing story as always

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Or the fact that around 80% of the men on the island are pedophiles who abused sll their children who moved away because of the systematic chldrape going on there of anyone. Look the island up, they all spoke up. Thats why these old farts all act and talk like degenerates I guess and thats the reason you dont see a single young person in the video

[@quadkidnate6370]

And the side rails on the roads, the historic signs and graves. It’s all impressive

[@WhuDhat]

very cozy

[@MartijnMcFly]

Their grocery does double duty as a food storage. You want a lot of food stored on a remote island like that.

[@Cythan]

Because they all know each other they need to import people from the UK as the police

[@TeresaMom1]

The things I've read about this island and involving children/young girls and what happened to them is sickening. I sure hope that doesn't happen anymore.

[@nicolasolton]

Legend has it that Jeffrey Epstein is one of the Islands newest permanent residents?

[@jakebradbury6084]

I’ve met a man who was sent to Pitcairn as a doctor for 6 months and he told some incredible stories about his experiences on the island and how he cared for the inhabitants so cool to see u guys there

[@michaelhorath6851]

Care to elaborate? i'm genuinely curious. edit: I googled it, for people wondering there is a prolific history of sexual abuse and paedophilia amongst the men on the island towards the children / teens / young women on the island. 1/3 of the men on the island were accused of such in 1999 and in 2004 they went to trial. Tried to argue that underage sex is normal on the island. I do hope that this is not the norm nowadays, but gee, I wonder why all the children leave.

[@willprazeau7018]

Shopify picked the right guys to visit and inform us of a really wonderful place with a history and setting of a time that truly important for us to be able to see through these two guys. All the hard work of the people who live on the island and the two guys that visited it are greatly appreciated. And thank you Shopify for making it happen ! Great job to everyone involved !

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

You left out a HUGE part of the horrible history of Pitcairn. Or maybe didn’t want to speak about it. Decades of child rapes and indecent behaviors. I was mortified when I read about it and how long it went on. Surly it’s left a huge scar on the population there now.

[@jerseycatmews828]

Sugarcoating this “paradise”, with no police, one can get away with anything, they are descendants of rebels who opposed rule and law, as a woman I wouldn’t go there, also all the residents are all practicing incest pretty much

[@6980869]

Exactly. I thought there would be more talk about the darkness, based on the title.

[@alphardxyz]

And how are you so sure about that last sentence? From wikipedia page: "The islanders had for many decades tolerated what others classify as sexual promiscuity, even among the very young, claimed to be in line with traditional values of their Polynesian ancestors" (this was stated by a local woman by the way, not one of the accused). Not saying there wasn't any wrongdoing but if Pitcairn wasn't a territory of a western nation with its different values, it wouldn't have been such a scandal and you'd have never heard about it.

[@KokosNaSnehu2]

@@alphardxyz Maybe because there were girls testifying in court about their ordeal of sexual abuse? Traditional values often made women second class citizens with no rights and have no place in modern world. Can't believe you would actually defend what happened on the Island... Are you a catholic priest by any chance?

[@michaelhorath6851]

@@6980869 Care to elaborate? i'm genuinely curious. edit: I googled it, for people wondering there is a prolific history of sexual abuse and paedophilia amongst the men on the island towards the children / teens / young women on the island. 1/3 of the men on the island were accused of such in 1999 and in 2004 they went to trial. Tried to argue that underage sex is normal on the island. I do hope that this is not the norm nowadays, but gee, I wonder why all the children leave.

[@ashleyking6743]

What an incredible story, place and group of people. Awesome video mate. Cheers for sharing this adventure with us

[@AlexXimtra]

this is insane, even though this video makes me want to go there chances are I most likely never will, but it feels like I explored the whole island with you guys, especially because some shots show the massiveness of the place. Thanks for this, really loved it!

[@fuzzzone]

The massiveness of the place? It's 4.5 square kilometers... It's smaller than Balboa Park in the middle of San Diego.

[@AlexXimtra]

@@fuzzzone I wasn't talking about the actual size of the island, I suppose it's the camera lenses they used; the massive mountains, the trees, roads, views, all of it, just feels and looks so grand haha

[@anthonynoneyabusiness420]

They really make me wanna get out of my comfort zone & explore places I’d never wanna go. I love how every video is like a movie .. Yes Theory & it’s team are extremely talented 💪🏼 & I’m Greatful for this channel it’s truly special

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Being brought up in Australia, this was part of our history lessons at school, as South Pacific (British Empire) islands were inside Australia's 'sphere of influence'. I had never seen the island... until now. What an awesome video!

[@Conqueringdreams]

In 2004, a significant event took place on Pitcairn Island known as the Pitcairn Island Sexual Assault Trial. Seven men who lived on the island faced 55 charges of sexual offenses against children and young adults. The defendants represented a third of the island's male population and included Steve Christian, the mayor.

[@Fegga1955]

Thx for sharing

[@nicolaspicart3485]

I knew about this story, and found it weird that it wasn't talked about in this video at all... The title says "dark secrets", and although I understand why he wanted to talk about the beauty of the island and the hospitality of its inhabitants, it's kinda creepy to think he probably met multiple child abusers while filming this...

[@katherinefullbody4635]

This shit again???

[@musicbysazid]

The extreme length Yes Theory goes for these valuable stories!!! Hats off ❤❤

[@Tom-uv7ry]

Check out Take me to Pitcairn that's a epic documentary about the place and a far more epic take of how they had to get there more drama

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Main article: Pitcairn sexual assault trial of 2004 In 2004, charges were laid against seven men living on Pitcairn and six living abroad. *This accounted for nearly a third of the male population, and half of the island's adult males.* After extensive trials, most of the men were convicted, some with multiple counts of sexual encounters with children.[32] On 25 October 2004, six men were convicted, including Steve Christian, the island's mayor at the time.[33][34][35] In 2004, the islanders had about 20 firearms among them, which they surrendered ahead of the sexual assault trials.[36] After the six men lost their final appeal, the British government set up a prison on the island at Bob's Valley.[37][38] The men began serving their sentences in late 2006. By 2010, all had served their sentences or been granted home detention status.[39]

[@krikeydial3430]

Every so often someone takes a trip to Pitcairn Island to find its mysteries but all they uncover is incestuous pedophiles.

[@jamesmcdougall7748]

Sounds about right from the British government, giving out light sentences for pedofiles.

[@michaelhorath6851]

SO TRUE !!!

[@lindaschipansky4429]

Always more to stories. People need to do some checking first on things before jumping into things

[@maramé.r]

They must have some inherited genetic mutation in common for such deviant and pathological behaviour to be so prevalent in their society. What a shameful socio-cultural history to have to live with. Hopefully not taking place today

[@carmelaescaraman]

Hello, YES THEORY FAM! I have been one of your silent fan/viewers since 2021. I started binge-watching your videos during the pandemic but took a break from it. I started watching your videos again after a few months and I could say that I enjoy it more than I did before. I feel like I am watching a documentary wherein it is so inspirational and entertaining at the same time. A load of information is also given to the viewer with a history and culture touch. I wish you could upload a longer video the next time as 20 minutes is not really enough. We wish to see more of it and good luck on your next adventure!!!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Beautiful ❤️

[@Wilko11]

Nearly 20 years ago, 7 men on the island (one third of the male population) including the mayor, were convicted of committing paedophilia there. They claimed at trial that British law had no jurisdiction over them.

[@allanshpeley4284]

I don't get how they can make a documentary on this island and not mention this massive scandal.

[@slug7829]

not sure if it was paedo, or rape and incest. either way, disgusting

[@michaelgomez3044]

Probably why the kids left.

[@michaelgomez3044]

@@allanshpeley4284 Its not a documentary. That's not what this channel is about. They try to get along with the places they visit not call them out.

[@loitaitoi9]

It’s not their job to talk about this, their Channel is about traveling.

[@arielgrumberg4120]

A very disappointing treatment of the “Dark Secret” of Pitcairn. Sure Adams was the last “beloved” survivor of the mutineers, but he was more like a cult leader. A broadly based culture of child rape existed in the island until fairly recently. That was the dark secret that drove many young women from Pitcairn away. Under the aegis of the New Zealand authorities those crimes were investigated, charges made, trials held and imprisonments carried out. All the people you talked are related to one another, but they will not talk about this dark past. I am a big fan, love your presentation and video, but this one was incredibly shallow.

[@colonelbossman4571]

I agree w/ what ur saying but just because they didn't make the video a tragedy doesn't mean it's shallow

[@jollyfish84]

This was the story I was expecting them to tell when the title said "Dark Secrets" yet it wasn't even mentioned.

[@tohuvavohu]

Unreal isn't it. Imagine doing a documentary on 1930s Germany and not mentioning Nazism.

[@fraucarrar2812]

I didn't even know that but even without knowing it, it was super shallow and the whole circumstances around the polynesian women and how they were brought there were already weird. It's such an obvious colonial and rapeheavy context that even without knowing about the child abuse trials it's so clearly there and to not point that out but make it a fascinating vacation and travelstory is such a macho and colonial mindset . Yet again for yes theory. Their masculinist attitude and content really deeply weakens them which is sad bc they could be so much better without it. So, yeah : 100% agree with you, thanks for the info!

[@michellejarvis7878]

I kept wondering: how did those sailors reproduce? where did the women come from? who were they? All those obvious questions were studiously ignored. Most people know cargo ships like the Bounty didn't carry women. So....no real story. They glorified the man and the woman remains anonymous, as usual.

[@giuly8jojo]

it all seems amazing until you find out that most of the children in that island have been abused by elders and that's why many of them have moved. I found out of the existance of this island from a documentary and when I found out about all the news my heart shattered cause it felt so amazing/special

[@DontGood]

yeah finally someone who pointed it out, ive also just commented it, pretty much 80% of the men were involved in it going back 3 generations, I don't understand how a positive platform like yes theory doesn't acknowledge this

[@giuly8jojo]

@@DontGood I agree and it's not like they could have missed out on it, I remember finding it as soon as I searched for the name of the island. It's pretty sad...

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@DontGood so most the People in this vid are pedophiles? Nice. Goes back 3 generations? Just shows how a pedophile abusing his children or other children creates a circle of pedophilia, normalising it more or less for some of the abused children, hence the numbers growing every generation with more and more pedos being created by abuse of pedos. Guess thats how the vatican and catholic church have turned into what they are today. Started with a few and went on for 1000+ years

[@DontGood]

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti I think, right now how it stands, after the investigation. Most of the known ones are locked up now. But yeah most of the older men there have probably participated (not all tho, there were exceptions). All the older women looked the other way because of what you mentioned, it became very normalised. You should look it up, i think it is nbc that has a very good article on it.

[@astrostl]

@@DontGood "As of March 2009 only one prisoner, Brian Young, was still being held in the island's prison, all the others having been granted home detention status"

[@Per_Ragnar]

Thomas's storytelling and cory's cinematography together is just immaculate

[@sdarbha4270]

As some commenters said before me, it's incomplete at the very least, and dishonest at worst, to not say a single word about Pitcairn's "scandal", the pedophilia which touched literally every family of the island. Nowhere else in the world has there been practically "mutually agreed pedophilia" among a large swathe of adults in a society. The remoteness of Pitcairn is beautiful, but the same remoteness seems to have unhinged the behaviour of many PItcairn 's adults. It's harrowing to read testimonies of Pitcarin children who dreaded being called out for boat rides or other outings by their dad and his friends when they "came of age", that means age 10 (yes, TEN).. as the men had mutual permission to sexually abuse each others' children. The women went along because the men were indispensable for physically demanding tasks that daily life in a remote island entailed. You mentioned the plumetting population, but again, you neglected to say that at least a good part of the younger generation left due to sheer trauma of sexual abuse.

[@nobodyyou_know7836]

The women went along with it becuase they too were abused as children, and were terrified of the men

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

Why is it dishonest? If you make a travelogue about the usa, do you make a list of all the scandals of the past?

[@AWreckedIsleDysfunction8882]

@@donaldvanvliet9039 If it involved half of the men in America... then yes, yes you would

[@intelligence0321]

Dude - this has to be one of thee single most educational video I've managed to see in KZbin so far in 2022. I sincerely hope you continue to take such fantastic trips and educate the world ok your findings. I'm very appreciative of your sponsor, SHOPIFY for funding this trip. Hopefully they will continue doing so. I never thought I'd thanks a sponsor of another party, but there it is. Thank you for effort in making this video. Your editor(s) is/are top shelf mates.

[@kennethkeen1234]

So you are also keen to learn English? Best of luck!

[@simonbird1973]

Tristan da Cunha is the most remote settlement in the world, also another British overseas territory. Pitcairn although extremely remote has a more romantic story to it & id love to go there. Along with Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha & Ascension Island. All are magical places.

[@helenmcdade7695]

As a 61 year old British born person I would love to travel to all these islands.

[@Lauren-xu8df]

"In the Pitcairn sexual assault trial of 2004 seven men living on Pitcairn Island faced 55 charges relating to sexual offences against children and young people. The accused represented a third of the island's male population and included Steve Christian, the mayor." aka Olive's husband

[@othagrl]

Yeah, it's very disappointing to see them leaving at that "dark secret" about the Island.

[@danb4900]

@@othagrl They may have their reasons tbf

[@5starstudios818]

yes i knew i heard of this b4

[@KiwikimNZ]

I think that stories like this exist in all inhabited islands and countries around the world, this isn’t anything new. Sexual abuse happens all over the world since the beginning of time. One ugly truth about the human species!

[@sauberseb8997]

@@danb4900 there is literally no reason to do that to young people children what

[@chrisarias2402]

I appreciate you Thomas for being the face of Yes Theory recently:) although I miss seeing all of you guys going out on adventures I know this is part of the journey and I hope you continue doing what you’re doing.

[@Bishop1104]

Those whale shots had me speechless. They were waving! So beautiful. Your videos just makes me appreciate life so much more. This world is such a beautiful place regardless of all the negative drama you see on tv and the Internet. It's all about prospective

[@OneL3gend]

> Goes to remote island with huge sexual abuse scandal > Stays with literal convicted child rapists > Refuses to acknowledge any of this 💀

[@allanshpeley4284]

Yep, these guys are the lowest of the low in terms of content creators. Absolutely no moral compass.

[@rami6212]

​@@allanshpeley4284 they even visited Assad's Syria 😅

[@icojb25]

Ikr, didnt even mention it. From the beginning that place has been grotesque, right from the mutineers killing each other to the stuff you mention which has been going on for the last 80 years. Horrendous.

[@vihockeyguy1]

@@allanshpeley4284if you want to watch a video about those trials, search for videos of those trials. Hope that helps

[@asaiya705]

FR?

[@chapsie]

I've been folowing this island and its story for YEARS! I'm glad to see it is still out here being covered.

[@thoatran2718]

ok

[@chapsie]

@@thoatran2718 ok

[@starlite5097]

Did you uncover some other interesting things about it not mentioned here?

[@SeanMurrellRTS]

@@starlite5097 Man I don't know what to think anymore. I spent days dreaming that this was the place for me to being crushed at not the dark past mentioned here but some of the dark present not mentioned here. It would be nice to get some clarity. Probably too expensive for me to live anyways.

[@cocainedealer9037]

@@SeanMurrellRTS Something bout the third of the men on this island ay? Most heniously the brother of the sheriff.

[@Tommy_Univerxse]

Dude you boys have one of the greatest jobs in the world, traveling and experiencing the greatness the world has in store! New fave channel✨

[@thelastpirate]

Great story. We sailed there in 2019, actually stopped at all 4 of the islands. They are all different, and only Pitcairn is inhabited. The water is some of the clearest in the world, the spearfishing was amazing, I found a 300 year old shipwreck on Oeno. We were blessed with a week on Pitcairn, and the locals took us in, let us stay in the guest bedroom (thanks Pirate Pawl!). It was a fantastic experience, one I'll never forget. Very vivid memories. Much love, keep seeking. 😎

[@manunui871]

Did you meet Melva?

[@gamps2771]

Isn’t Tristan da Cuna the most isolated island?

[@sdxn8117]

Having lived 23 years in Hawaii, I can easily relate to the local hospitality. What a wonderful experience you had to visit this historic island. Thanks for sharing it!

[@Hamw2]

Man you guys never disappoint. From the small house in LA to this, it has been a crazy journey. Love these types of videos and such an amazing story!

[@duongchuc1834]

ôk

[@thikim7056]

ok

[@bichnguyen-uc4ys]

ok

[@michaelhorath6851]

i'm genuinely curious. edit: I googled it, for people wondering there is a prolific history of sexual abuse and paedophilia amongst the men on the island towards the children / teens / young women on the island. 1/3 of the men on the island were accused of such in 1999 and in 2004 they went to trial. Tried to argue that underage sex is normal on the island. I do hope that this is not the norm nowadays, but gee, I wonder why all the children leave.

[@ctakitimu]

It's amazing to go to a place in the world where not many humans in our entire known human history have been! I experienced a bit of that while walking through the bush on Stewart Island at the bottom of New Zealand. One morning I had brewed some coffee and was sitting in a small sunlight clearing, and noticed a deer just staring at me from like 30 feet away. It was nuts! It just looked at me for a while, then walked off.

[@reekophilv313]

This is just so beautiful! How the shots were taken and put up together! Good job guys! I enjoyed every bit of it!

[@ingridsouthcoast_]

Brilliant video. Darkly fascinating. I remember watching the news coverage of the child abuse scandal and the men having to build their own prison before they could be put in it.

[@jameskobegonzalez5228]

Blah blah blah

[@clownman9404]

I'm really amazed that there's this island out there and it's history, the way you deliver things, and the beautiful nature. Shopify made the right move to sponsor this trip. Thank you all.

[@Whydidtheychangeittohandlesnow]

It would be super cool to hear the story of the current locals and family history!

[@andrejkt2631]

Very weird that he didnt spend time on that

[@sougandh62]

thanks

[@nicholassimpson518]

Erm...it's kinda dark...

[@nuranarrowood5808]

I AGREE

[@danielplainview4778]

I think there is a very well documented history of incest and sex crimes/rapes on the island

[@NotASummoner]

I thought the 2004 sexual assault trial would be the dark secret. 1/3 of the males were found guilty and is very grim.

[@user-qe2cj5tl7d]

the whale footage was so beautiful… honestly it has me in tears ❤

[@Integratedliving-inspain]

Thomas!!! Keep discovering the world in this alternative way you do. You put places and story's into the light what otherwise stays hidden. Love your passion for what you are doing!

[@sjaanwoodhead3355]

This video is amazing to see!! My partner is from Pitcairn and I have heard so many stories from his life living over there. It makes me so happy that is home is being showed to the world as it deserves to be!

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

Full of inter-bred child molesters. Wow how proud.

[@maxjames3486]

how did you guys meet?

[@sjaanwoodhead3355]

@@maxjames3486 he no longer lives on the island, currently live in New Zealand

[@sukablyad6111]

Not sure how deserved it is, considering it seems like pedophelia and sexual abuse is a normal tuesday for the “people” living on that island

[@andreichiorean4450]

@@sukablyad6111 until 100-200 years ago pedophilia was common, and still is in many nations, and what is that... 0.00001% of our total time on earth?

[@dombridges01]

the story of Pitcairn gets even darker when you read into the all children being raped over the last decade... no wonder all the young people are leaving.

[@CaptainPeterRMiller]

I learnt of The Mutiny on the Bounty at school, a few hundred years ago. Thomas, you have brought that lesson alive and shown me in unforgettable images a brief history of Pitcairn Island. The happy Islanders and their way of life was so exhilarating, I was once again brought to tears. These are wonderful stories and Life Lessons. Thank you YES THEORY. You should be mandatory in all schools.

[@svetoslavdimitrov3612]

I have sleeping problems and in the loneliest time when im awake and cant sleep I always watch you guys. You help me so much with your wholesome stores and keep me away from loneliess. Thank you!

[@kittensvsdragons6193]

Try Michael Sealy he helped me with my insomnia 😴

[@Charmywoo]

feeling the insomnia too it’s 0304 right now.... what a cracking video to find though 😊

[@MrCabrera111]

One of the few good things about ADHD is that you find out about these random topics not many people know about, but eventually they come to light and you see them get some well deserved attention. I'm happy this Island is being covered, our planet is fascinating!

[@zzzzzzzjsjyue2175]

Adhd isn’t real

[@MrCabrera111]

@@zzzzzzzjsjyue2175 You don’t believe trauma is real either huh?

[@dreamshooter90]

@Zzzzzzzjsjyue You're not real.

[@zeuswrld9547]

The clips of the whales almost made me cry. It was so majestic. They were having so much fun.

[@mj-sl6dd]

I’ve stumbled on your channel while searching for a travel show and now my husband and I watch your show every night. I like that you go to places that are unusual, which I also like to do. You also try to connect with the locals and get to know their cultures. These are the trips I like to take. I’ve been to Cameroon, stayed with local families, and visited different schools. I have also volunteered teaching English in a village 5 hours north of Bangkok. I also stayed with a local family. I bonded with a teacher that we are still communicating 7 years later. My dream is to go to Bhutan, which I have been wanting to do for a long time. Your show on Bhutan made me go there more. Your shows in general give me ideas in where to go to. Keep inspiring people to travel outside their comfort zones. Thank you.

[@redart7151]

Dear Thomas, I dont know if you've heard about it but I think that Socotra island should definitetly be on your bucket list when it comes to unique islands you would like to go to. If you have the opportunity to go there it would definitely be one hell of a banger episode ! Great content as always, thank you for fulfing our curiosity by being this adventurer we would dream to be !

[@Americanmapping44]

I lived in Salalah Oman not too far away from there and had wanted to visit but never got the chance I definetely agree they should go there too its beautiful! I watched Eva zu Becks videos there and this one island man who lived alone in a hut was in 1 of the videos but when she went back he had passed away it was so sad.

[@Americanmapping44]

@Camille Peyron what on earth are you talking about

[@WCxDeluXe]

I can’t even think of any word to describe how I feel about your videos. I’ve been following you guys for some years now and these kind of videos where you go out and explore the world are the best. I wish I could do this but with work and my daughter that I had when I was 17 years old is just hard. Today I’m 25 years old and still dreaming of these kinds of adventures and I’m sad that I can’t do it, but I’m glad to be able to see it first hand on this channel. Even tho I can’t do it my self I still get to see it and feel like I’m there. So thank you for this and everything that you guys do. It brightens up my days. / Peace and love from Sweden❤

[@lanazou86]

Guys, please make your videos longer! I'm sure there is plenty of footage you have left! I would love to watch more! Such a magical place!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hello Lana I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹🌹

[@michellepugh703]

@@Raymondgogolf dude you know people can see comments you made …. Your making your rounds I see 😅

[@Raymondgogolf]

@@michellepugh703 did I told to you why can’t you mind your business.

[@dandelion_official4812]

@@Raymondgogolf we all know what a guy means when he says he wants to be 'friends'. We wise to you bro 😅

[@dandelion_official4812]

@@michellepugh703 posting the exact same 'compliment' to multiple people thinking like we won't notice 😂

[@DonBorn]

I am blown away guys! What a great documentary! I have been dreaming of visiting this remote island since I finished the Mutiny trilogy. I am currently in the planning stages to visit in July 2025. I'm hoping it's as amazing in real life as it looks in this film. And thank you Shopify for helping them to make it possible. Just amazing!

[@donwood2972]

I really enjoyed this but for one thing: It was way tooooo short! Loved it! Great filming and story. I would love to go here and now I've been here through your eyes. Thank you very much! 🥰

[@mattp422]

I don’t know by what You Tube magic Yes Theory found me, but I feel blessed that it did. What beautiful, moving tales you guys share with your audience! And an episode like this, where the execution of the concept is matched by the videography, human interactions and writing is just plain awesome. As good as anything I’ve ever watched on Nat Geo or BBC, but so much more…human.

[@wilsonarifin]

Through this kind of videos that makes me think that I can't thank Yes Theory enough for producing such amazing contents. You and the team really helped me to visualize my dream, the dream that I know can only stay in my thoughts. Thanks for virtually bringing me along through my dream destinations, lifestyles, culture, experiences. At least now I'm able to see what my dream looks like with my eyes opened.

[@dandelion_official4812]

They have a very disturbing culture on that island. Are you aware of what happened in 2004 and why there aren't any kids there anymore?

[@valentinaconon]

I really hope you've let that extraordinary beautiful fish go. It's one of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. What a gorgeous creature and what amazing colors!

[@shivali4111]

I have realised you guys are really good storytellers, that's what makes your channel interesting.

[@kennethkeen1234]

That is insulting to say about disabled children!

[@peterlewis2178]

@@kennethkeen1234 I bet you think you're funny. And, to be fair, I did get a small nose exhale out of you, after seeing that the first insult I read of yours wasn't an isolated incident. But I wasn't so much laughing because I thought your trolling was funny, but more so because you're a hilarious joke just like every other troll

[@miakarooz-lipscomb4663]

This is literally the biggest coincidence, my family is direct descendants of John Adams. I think he is my very great grandfather. My family is current living on the coast of NSW and a couple years back we did a ancestry study to know where we’ve come from and to find out our ancestors. We knew we were English and Tahitian but this video has given more insight that we could of ever known !!!

[@bianco7504]

If that's true , how do you feel about the population on the island becoming extinct?

[@miakarooz-lipscomb4663]

@@bianco7504 I feel awful but at the same time it was only in recent years before my nan passed away that we started our ancestry journey. No one in my family knew of our history and our relationships with the communities on Pitcairn. The population on the island has strongly adapted to their environmental conditions but I know if I was to join my family on the island I wouldn’t be able to survive. My family had moved off the island for more opportunities and because the marrying of second and first cousins. I finally found a piece of myself with discovering my family but I know at the same time that it’s a difficult and remote place to live and get too

[@bianco7504]

@@miakarooz-lipscomb4663 would you visit the island?

[@miakarooz-lipscomb4663]

@@bianco7504 of course I would as I have a strong connection but I just don’t have the money or resources. I’m a university student and it would take years worth of savings to travel there

[@MsOpal55]

You should visit Norfolk Island then where most of the descendants of the Pitcairn Islanders live today if you haven't been there. Does your family not come from there?

[@chrisaguilera1564]

You are living the most badass life imaginable my friend. I on the other hand rarely go anywhere except I finally am going somewhere I always wanted to visit. It's not like visiting a remote island in the middle of nowhere but to me it might as well be, for the first time in my life I'm visiting Japan in December. Thanks for giving me the incentive of just doing it.

[@Tara.c871]

Massive dream of mine to go to Japan! Have an amazing time 🙏

[@chrisaguilera1564]

@@Tara.c871 Thank you

[@MilaGenale]

Your videos are always inspiring, Yes Theory! Seeing you venture into the unknown and spend time with people in such remote places motivates all of us to push our boundaries and do better. Keep up the incredible work!

[@drivenbythechills]

Thomas definitively been living large these past years huh? Feel like you've been the main content on video for YesTheory with for the most, amasing episodes & experiences. I wasn't expecting this from you guys & that's why your channel is so good. What an amasing opportunity thru this channel to be able to do all this ! I mean come on ! Taking on a trip like this & expect nothing more than just pure human connection & learning about the local history, what else can you get from a travel experience? Keep up the good work guys ! Loved you since day 1

[@kennethkeen1234]

Difficult to understand what you are trying to say. Is this a site only for disabled people?

[@Engelhafen]

You didn’t delve into the dark current situation on that island . Allegedly there has been a lot of child and incest issues there that were apparently quite widespread

[@theodoreroosevelt7224]

When Thomas says horrible backstory he's referencing the fact it was a paedophile rape island until about 2005. Count dankula covers it in much more detail -- 'The Isle Of Nonces : The Pitcairn Scandal

[@nixm9093]

I'm happy to see a travelogue about the place itself that doesn't just focus on the 2004 scandal, to rather learn about the history and see the landscape.

[@nicolaspicart3485]

I was thinking the opposite, but you do have a fair point. Maybe they'd like to put all of this behind

[@kailashbtw9103]

What an absolutely incredible and beautiful island with a wild history! I was amazed by the diversity and how healthy those native plants were! true wilderness and the unknown! The Polynesian history of the island is mind blowing!

[@palexander2288]

So well done gentlemen. You all will be able to look back on your lives with satisfaction and peace because you will have seen so much of this beautiful planet and also because you helped people along the way, lifting the spirits of those you help directly and of those who watch inspired by your deeds and rising to their own. I am a 66 year old adventurer and health care provider who even still is inspired by your stories of inspiration and hope. Well done, Well done ❤️

[@vitapuniskyte2552]

How much work they put into their videos are insane! Amazing video! 💜