Down But Not Out (5min Documentary)

[@thinkfact]

Here is something quite a bit different from my normal stuff, but I thought you guys would be interested in seeing what I'm up to. Or maybe just see a video in general... (sigh) haha Turns out the only way I can get videos made at the moment is if I get school projects that give me time to dedicate to making videos. I thought you all would enjoy this, even if it's a bit different. I do plan on getting more regular videos out. Being my senior year of university, it's been a bit of a challenge to say the least. But one more year and then I plan on jumping full-time into KZbin! Got to get that degree first though! What's an educator without an education? Take care, and feel free to let me know what you think!

[@thinkfact]

I definitely don't want people to think I have abandoned the channel! I have a a lot of big plans, just not a lot of time. I really appreciate you sticking around, Abel! Thank you! :)

[@theriddleman]

Think Fact I can honestly say I love your videos and I'm upset you haven't been making them lately but I'm proud of you for putting your education first and I can't wait to see your videos in the future after you've got your education because I think this will be one of the best channel on KZbin we are all expecting big things keep up the good work an good luck

[@thinkfact]

the riddle, Hey, I appreciate it! I've been quite upset myself that I haven't been able to dedicate more time to Think Fact. University has been taking up all my time, but I realize how important it is for me to obtain my education if I'm going to encourage people to educate themselves! I do enjoy it, it's just I still want to start doing other things. Haha I've been able to actually build up quite a list of interesting topics I want to cover in the future! I've really been able to reflect on things and in that context I am quite thankful! I also want to let you know the comments like yours make it all worth it. I love KZbin, I love making videos, but I love the community the most! People such as yourself are the best part of what I do and I'm so thankful for the support and the thoughts! So thank you and I hope to catch you around again!

[@theriddleman]

Think Fact thank you I appreciate you getting back to me can't wait to see what you've got in store for the future 😉

[@DannyBigBoy]

Think Fact This is so exciting man! I am in final year too! Goodluck on your finals. I hope you do great :D

[@ceciwolfcat7]

We should all learn kindness and how to live simply from James. He is an amazing human being, he doesn't have a bad bone in his body, he is a beautiful soul. God has blessed this world with this wonderful young man, I am going to share this little look into his life as much as I can. God bless you James and family, you are a true pure inspiration! 💝

[@imnotselma3305]

I love how your focus was on James as an individual with his own interests, skills, hobbies and loved ones. That he is more than just a diagnosis, but an actual person with his own mind. It seems like people forget that way too often

[@urbfilms]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Great work, Dale! James seems like a lot of fun, so I thank you for making such a happy documentary about him!

[@thinkfact]

I'm happy to hear, man! It was quite the undertaking but definitely worth it! James is a great guy and I know he really appreciated the documentary! Thank you for the comment, catch you around! :)

[@nikkic.2108]

He is so adorable! Just makes you want to give him a big hug😄. Nice video @Think Fact.

[@thinkfact]

He definitely is! James gives away some of the best hugs too. :) Thank you, and I appreciate the comment!

[@dutchik5107]

I was really scared when I saw the title. I thought you have depression and are now coming over it. which is great if that's the truth. if you are, we are here for you. but I'm glad that's it's just an inspirational video with someone with down syndrome.

[@Leiria65]

I thought the same too. After watching it I felt bad because I laughed when I found out te title was a pun

[@thinkfact]

Fair point, I can definitely see how it could've come across like that. Haha I am not depressed, though I am a bit overwhelmed with school work at the moment. I am quite excited to graduate so I can focus more on KZbin. I am on my final year. I've always wanted to make a video on James and with James. I'm really thankful I have the opportunity, I'm also thankful that it's been well received. Thanks for taking the time to watch, take care! :)

[@thinkfact]

Leiria65, laugh! The title was meant to be a pun, but also touches base on the capabilities James has. Life is short and sometimes laughter is the best way to tackle serious situations. James is full of jokes and sometimes laughter is how he and the family deals with challenging situations. :)

[@alwinpriven2400]

When we started learning genetics, we learned about down syndrome. I've never quite understood how someone with down syndrome acts and looks (we were told that their face is different from their parents much more than usual and that they'd never dare to hurt someone) and this video helped me understand it.

[@dutchik5107]

that's great. but why did they say they would never hurt someone? was that because you might have been scared if you saw someone with down? yeah when I learned about down with biology I was "ow so that's why." but I basically grew up with people with a mental handicap

[@alwinpriven2400]

no, just a trait that down people have.

[@thinkfact]

I have known James my entire life so for me it was interesting learning about it while knowing someone who actually has it. James does have multiple traits originating from his parents, but down syndrome definitely influences multiple factors of his appearance. I'm happy you have been able to find this informative! I can say James would never hurt a fly, that being said he is quite the copycat. He mimics silly little gags from TV shows from time to time, reenacting movie scenes that occasionally contain a fake hit. But beyond pretending he is not, James is extremely well-behaved. Haha

[@squirrelspown]

I find the writing bit fascinating. Could you elaborate on if he has composed a unique writing system, if it is a cipher for English, or something else?

[@thinkfact]

James has phenomenal memory, he often remembers the most obscure details. Personally (and that's without being able to study it), it appears as if James Is not actually writing words within themselves but instead creates lines for particular items and uses that particular line to remember that particular item. The footage of him shopping was actually a week after the footage where he is explaining his list with his mother. The area she points to that he specifies are "two A batteries" in the interview is the same part of the paper he is looking at when he brings it up when out shopping. The list he had the week before is different from the one he had a week later. They weren't able to go out shopping that week at a supermarket, thus the list he had when he actually got to go to the store was bigger. He looks around the house and makes a list of things that they are out of. Often he makes a squiggle for the exact item he notices they are out of at a time and I believe he is simply remembering the exact item he made that squiggle for. That being said, this is purely off of my observations of him. It would be interesting to run some actual tests. It might be fun to do one day.

[@squirrelspown]

That's pretty amazing! Thank you for the quick response! If you do ever run more studies, be sure to put it up or throw me a comment!

[@trainerstone]

Excellent video. I think that comparing his lists to see if the "writing" on both are the same for the same word. Purses might be a good word to see if it's repeated in the same manner on two or more lists. Are you in Canada? The couple seems to have a Canadian accent? BTW, I worked as a cryptographer for the US government for the past 13 years, so I really am interested in whether or not James is using his own language or it's a random series of squiggles that are always in the same place.Thanks!

[@squirrelspown]

gerald stone you're a cryptographer? that's awsome

[@trainerstone]

I was. I worked in India, Oman and the Philippines, but am back Stateside now.

[@osbaldotheVtenman]

who ever dislikes this video does not have a heart

[@klarastern5597]

or is just a really sad person... :(

[@spicymemesspicydreams2870]

I want a James hug.

[@thinkfact]

James gives the best hugs!

[@spicymemesspicydreams2870]

Also, did you actually film this?

[@thesentientpotato3758]

It's so nice to see a video from you again! And James seems like a really nice person :)

[@thinkfact]

Thank you for sticking around! This is my final year at university and it has just been taking up all my time. That said, once I graduate like to dedicate a lot more time to my KZbin channel! 2016 hasn't been the best of years. Haha James is awesome! The guy has no prejudice at all, truly one of the most accepting people I've ever met. Would be wonderful if the world was a bit more like that. ;) I appreciate the comment, thank you! Hope to catch you around!

[@thesentientpotato3758]

Good luck with graduation :) I love your videos and I'd live to see more of them. And yeah James seems awesome!

[@S0nder]

Thanks for sharing this school project! I agree, if people were more loving then our world would be a better place. Part of that would include not being so judgmental/critical of others. Good luck with your last year at Uni! :3

[@thinkfact]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it! I was a little apprehensive about posting it, considering how different it is, but considering I've only got two videos of this entire year... I think people would appreciate it. I definitely think James is a special kind of role model. Often people can be surprise who they can take inspiration from to be better people. I appreciate the comment, I hope to catch you around!

[@lurandir8230]

we are still here and waiting for your full return. :)

[@thinkfact]

Thank you! University has definitely taken up quite a bit of my time, but there will definitely be a full return! I can't wait to cover all the different video topics I have been thinking about. Last year of university! Always nice to hear from you, take care!

[@vianviannn5592]

Best luck man ❤️❤️❤️❤️ a big hug to u

[@thinkfact]

Greatly appreciated! Thank you. Hope to catch you around!

[@rubenvanderzeijden8029]

this is very good, I don't know why someone would dislike this... I'm glad you're uploading again

[@thinkfact]

I'm happy to hear, thank you! Have no intentions on leaving you, I have just struggled trying to maintain KZbin while at university. This is my last semester here and then I plan on jumping in full-time!

[@msigarbage]

"You get two choises - a tape, purse." loved this one xdd 💅

[@ambers628]

Dale, this video rocks! I was blown away by his secret writing, it made me curious and totally amazed at how he developed that style, so very very cool! His happiness is so palpable, it had me beaming the entire video! Thank you for introducing more people to James and his parents, they are truly beautiful people that everyone should meet!

[@anissyakirah3299]

I never clicked so fast on a video before.

[@thinkfact]

It always amazes me how quickly people can get to the videos after they're posted. Thanks for taking it out!

[@jaredjackson3729]

I love this video. My mother is a paraprofessional at a Middle School, so she teaches special ed and helps manage special ed kids in other classes. Downs kids are always sooo loving. It's great to see James has such a great family, unfortunately many special ed kids, those who especially need a supportive family, can be rejected and disliked by their family.

[@ericpa06]

This documentary was so uplifting

[@Jabrils]

dale, this was great man. thanks for producing it.

[@jaredjackson3729]

I'm not one to usually complain about dislikes, actually this is the first and likely last time I will do so. But seriously, why dislike this video, the video sends a great message, and even if you don't like the message or the content overall, the quality of the video was great. Whatever, probably someone being butthurt over not getting the exact type of content they want.

[@ChrisChoi123]

i thought the title was about your channel

[@thinkfact]

To be honest, one could interpret it to be about my channel too. Let's just say 2016 hasn't been the greatest of years. haha

[@LightningSonic]

I hope your studies are going great, though? God bless

[@barbaramatthews7955]

What a Beautiful person James is and his Family also. God Bless Them

[@randypitts1887]

there are not enough like buttons for this vid

[@thinkfact]

Haha, I'm sure the family will appreciate that! :) Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@WeChallenge]

Dale! I'm not sure how I missed this video for so long, I was just scrolling my subbed channels and realized it showed I had missed 2 submissions, yeah I'm out of the loop. Glad this wasn't a time sensitive topic. I can't help but feel sorry for people who through no reason but fate end up with things like Down Syndrome, and other debilitating issues, but seeing videos like this make me wonder if those afflicted are better off than ones with what is deemed a normal existence. It must be awesome to never see anyone in a negative light such as James does, maybe we meaning those deemed normal are the ones falling short. Keep up the good work Dale, your videos even this one make a person think, I like that.. I gotta run, I have another of your clips to watch, then I'll be caught up, Good Luck in your furthering your education, hopeful your instructors give you a lot of video related course work in the future seeing how this one turned out, it should have been an easy A. Side note, second of my 3 daughters followed in her oldest siblings footsteps and graduated from UCM and will also be a school teacher, the older of teachers is stirring the minds of 8th graders while the one who just graduated will be filling the minds of 3rd graders next year. Peace!

[@AnkitSingh-re9yy]

Best of luck bro you rock

[@thinkfact]

Thank you very much, Neelimaa! I appreciate it! :)

[@michaelpesavento8268]

Hi Dale, Excellent! I'm impressed with this video. It's what we all need right now to teach us about acceptance,caring ,love and understanding. If we can look beyond the surface of our prejudice and our misconceptions we just might get to seeing the humanity within everyone and maybe even in ourselves. Thanks.

[@thinkfact]

Hello Michael, I'm really happy to hear! I also couldn't agree with you more in the context of your comments over acceptance, caring, love, understanding. Context is key to understanding the truth. It's extremely easy to let stereotypes and generalizations dictate our perception of people and situations, but what we all could use a bit more are examples of individuals who defy stereotypes. Thank you for the comment, take care!

[@drunkalfuzzyness]

So good to see another video of yours mate! This was good and touching. Hope to see more soon. Well KZbin will still be here after you finish your studies, keep focused on your work and hopefully we can see more once you have more free time. Peace!

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

I really didn't expect to like this (I'm very cynical). But this was actually very heartwarming. Great video!

[@thinkfact]

I'm really happy to hear, thank you! I feel like it could've been a bit too much if it was too long. The time limit I was required to place on it in some ways I feel benefited it, at least in the context of getting the most important information out. Thank you for taking the time to watch and thank you for the comment too!

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

Think Fact I reckon the time limit was a good idea; it's heavy hearted without even coming close to being long winded. And, you're welcome, man. It's the least I could do. Cheers!

[@voomanchew]

I absolutely truly love this video !!

[@thinkfact]

I'm really happy to hear, thank you!

[@Seventy5Percent]

Absolutely fascinating. As touching as it is fascinating. Godspeed, James.

[@Hunterbiden1]

I needed some positivity like this, great work

[@FEJK82]

I wish more people were as cool and responsible as you, James!

[@theinternaut1991]

This is a wonderful video! Why haven't u made one in such a while?

[@thinkfact]

Thank you, James is an amazing guy! I have been at university, it's my last year though! It is been extremely difficult to make time to produce videos, that said once I graduate like to see if I can jump into this full-time. I have a large number of interesting topics I'd like to cover! Hope to see you then!

[@torgeirHD03]

WHAT YOU'RE STILL ALIVE???!??!?!

[@thinkfact]

It's a miracle. ;) I have been at university which has made difficult to produce videos at this moment. I have no plans on leaving though. This is my last year and after that I intend on jumping into KZbin full-time if possible. :) Catch you around!

[@thebeesknees1162]

James seems nice.

[@thinkfact]

He truly is. He is such a genuine person. Like they send the video, he has no prejudice at all. That's truly something special. :)

[@shaneadams589]

This was so good, it's nice to see a video like this!!! Glad to see another video! Goodluck with your senior year things :)

[@Raghallach]

who ever disliked this video is a horrible person!

[@Mudkipfool]

This video is so, idk, but it makes so happy i started to cry, James seems so sweet.

[@dipayanchowdhury5990]

This channel gained my first sub (if that means something to you) I love your videos, and I know its hard to keep making videos while studying. Keep up the good work! Have a great day ;)

[@RichConnerGMN]

Don't... Cry... GAH! I can't do it! *cries eternally* In all seriousness, this is a great video and made me cry quite a bit. Nice job, Dale.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

Great work.

[@thinkfact]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@haylz27]

This video is brilliantly made! What class is this for? I really miss your videos and look forward to when you have some free time to make some other ones too. :)

[@thinkfact]

Thank you! I spent a lot of time making it and it was a fun learning experience! I'm never made anything like this before. It was made for a class that studies the art of making Documentaries. I am an English minor and it actually satisfied requirements for it. So I took it. The class also gave me the opportunity to meet the guy who did Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock. One of his co-creators on a recent project gave me his email! That's said, all of this is just the beginning. With this being my last year at university, when I graduate a plan on tackling KZbin full-time! It would be awesome to make videos more regularly! Thank you for the comment, and I hope to see you around!

[@klarastern5597]

Thank you for sharing this! ♥ :)

[@johnprice4324]

great job dude, keep up!!

[@thinkfact]

Thank you! You can count on it! :)

[@amrathpaul2966]

Your back. This video is different but i like it. I feel old I first commented on your videos when I was 11 I'm 15.. god

[@amrathpaul2966]

Anyway great job man I got a 7day ban on csgo because I clicked on this so fast

[@thinkfact]

Sure am! Though this being my last year of university its been taking up quite a bit of my time! When I graduate I hope to tackle this channel full-time! It's amazing how time flies! It's weird to think that people who were 11 years old watching my videos when they first came out is now 15 years old. Holy smokes. Well, I always feel learning as much as you can really enriches your perspective on life! No matter how old you are! So thank you for sticking around all these years! I have never played csgo, but I feel I would get addicted to it quickly. Haha Take care and I hope to see you around again!

[@TheMinipasila]

Completely forgot this channel existed.. Also nice vid.

[@thinkfact]

It has been a while for sure. University is been taking up so much of my time as of recent. But this is my last year, after that I hope to jump into making KZbin videos full-time! I have been able to think of quite a number of interesting topics I'd like to cover, in the meantime. Thanks for the comment, hope to catch you around!

[@CosmicErrata]

Good to have you back, pal.

[@thinkfact]

Always great to be back. One of the biggest challenges has been having any free time to contribute to KZbin while at university. Fortunately this is my last year here and I hope to make videos much more frequently once I graduate. Thank you for sticking around! Take care. :)

[@barbaramatthews7955]

Thank You for such a pleasant video.

[@Squishyman.305]

hey man good luck on everything your working for!

[@thinkfact]

Hey, thank you very much! I appreciate that. I do have big plans for some awesome videos, it's just that university has been taking up all my time. One more year though! :)

[@soccerfanatic634]

i've always loved your videos :) this is truly amazing!

[@thinkfact]

I greatly appreciate it, thank you! And thanks for sticking around!

[@trickythomy]

Lovely video Dale!

[@SandyzSerious]

He's wonderful.

[@thinkfact]

He is a really sweet guy. What's especially interesting about him is he rarely ever forgets anybody's name if you get to spend a little bit of time with him. Really fascinating.

[@CoryDobak]

you are alive!!!!!!!!!!!! yessssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theactingfantasy]

He seems like a nice and smart guy! I'm definitely smiling now. I want to meet him! :)

[@thinkfact]

He definitely is and I'm happy to hear! James has no prejudice and is quite the character. I think it meeting somebody like that would be great for everybody. Thank you for the comment, take care!

[@nguyenthaoan4153]

where are you? :( I hope that you are doing alright with your study. we miss you

[@gunnaryoung]

great video!

[@thinkfact]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@stevenpdx]

What a lovely family.

[@c4j_]

Wow this is amazing thank you!

[@thinkfact]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@tiagoaguiar9534]

Really amazing! (video and person :D)

[@thinkfact]

Thank you! I make should let James know too, James. ;)

[@koolmagicguy]

Nice video. My girlfriend has mosaic Downs syndrome and is perfect in every way.

[@thinkfact]

Wow, I have never heard of mosaic Down syndrome until now. Thank you for sharing! I wish you and your girlfriend well!

[@koolmagicguy]

Think Fact Thank you. For her it's mostly just a leaning disability. But it's an awful thing to have and it makes life harder. Never met anyone sweeter or kinder in my life!!

[@ratatataraxia]

Hey sexy smart guy is back! It's been too long my friend too long.

[@ratatataraxia]

Umm, this was cool to, awesome guy!

[@thinkfact]

Haha, I appreciate the compliment! Though I'm sorry to disappoint over the fact that I wasn't in it. Haha Thank you for taking the time to watch! Hope to catch you around again!

[@achmed2pac]

Dale i missed you bro! how are you doing? i know i have never truely met you dale but you seem like an awsome dude :D i wish you the best with your youtube channel and i hope someday i will be able to meet you! my bro all the Best of Luck to you and may god bless you Heart. you are a Wonderful person indeed and very Blessed to do what you enjoiy (: i just hope you will not forget your creator and the one that put you on this planet jesus...the one that paid the consequences of our fate...The faithful one (: love you much bro you are Loved!

[@TinoSoto]

Great video.

[@theresafrance3832]

This is amazing!

[@thinkfact]

Definitely, and thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@Trepanier2011]

This is is so inspiring awesome family

[@notsorted8368]

man the feels...

[@ThaStonebreaker]

if he held his thumb up would it be thumbs up or thumbs down?

[@PriscillaGali]

Love This!!

[@thinkfact]

Thank you for the comment and thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@Letsreviewsomething]

I love Down syndrome people! The ones I know are the friendliest and funniest people I know! I especially love my cousin Cory. She's hilarious! I tell her she needs to be a stand up comedian but she's too modest.

[@UzumakiNaruto-ez8jc]

Nice video

[@WeTheDungeoneers]

Damn he can read faster then me.

[@georgecataloni4720]

There's definitely something fascinating going on in his brain. That scribble language is fascinating too.

[@thinkfact]

I actually want to see if I can do some tests to determine how his writing system works. It would be really fascinating if he can remember it in the long-term!

[@ElchiKing]

oh, it would be so fascinating to scribble-communicate

[@aboodimohammed4305]

why do u upload once every 5 months

[@septimush]

What program do you attend in university?

[@thinkfact]

I am an Anthropology major and English minor. (One would never guess with all the typos I make, haha) The class this video is for actually works with my English minor because it deals with narrative in documentary film.

[@TheSmackan]

*looks at friends* I think THOSE guys have down syndrome, not this guy! :P

[@user-zz7gf2en6j]

Ho that's crazy amazing

[@thinkfact]

Definitely is! Thanks for taking the time to watch. :)

[@memejunkie4744]

you havent made a vid jn like a year

[@memejunkie4744]

Honestly dude what the hell you didn't make a video for literally almost a year and a half maybe 2

[@thinkfact]

Yeah, it's been absolutely stressing me out. I'm at my final year in university and it's taking up all my time. That said, I hope to dedicate all my free time to making videos once I graduate! I have a large list of interesting topics I'd like to cover though, so hopefully future videos won't be boring. haha Anyways, thanks for the comments! I appreciate it and hope to catch you around!

[@XD-id2ec]

why u so cross eyed

[@seanwebb605]

Yeah, this video is pretty bad.

[@thinkfact]

Sorry to hear.

[@przemysawpawlinski5536]

I see what you're up to. You want to destroy your own channel. i've waited so long for a fine clip and what do I get? Short movie about this guy with down syndrome. And that is not so bad... the worst is .. you're not in it! Even your voice. Maybe you would tell something interesting about those people. You've ruined it and that's my opinion. i'm looking forward for a better clip. Take care.

[@thinkfact]

I am sorry to hear you think so. Once in a while I like to put different kinds of content on my channel and being at university it's been extremely challenging to produce content for my channel at that. I plan on getting back into the groove of things, but that takes time. I appreciate the thoughts, take care!