Driving my camper straight into the TEA of Mount Rushmore (basically a history documentary) 🗻

[@damondominique]

UTAH! America’s beehive state is Utah!

[@halliecregger]

me yelling at you through the phone. hi from utah!!

[@Isabellacinema509]

I was fr saying its UTAHHHH. Im from UTAH AYYYY

[@ursalemii]

One thing i appreciate with these videos is how you ask questions, dig deeper, and research anything that interests you. Most people just look at the thing and go home. You look at the thing and then ask why it was made, how it was made, the significance, etc... It makes the video not only a beautiful visual but also informative and educational!

[@damondominique]

That’s sweet of you to say! Thank you! I just do it bc it's what makes all the travel logistics even worth it. Otherwise, why bother? I mean I'd say the majority of people don’t get why some of us love traveling so much and that's bc they mostly stick to a brochure version of a trip, which is "good enough," but never the real adventure they might be hoping for. Anyway, blah blah blah, thank you again!

[@ursalemii]

@@damondominique It's one of the reasons your travel vlogs are basically the only ones I watch. Your truly going on an adventure and learning and detouring as you go and not just following a list of the most touristy areas. And we get to learn stuff too. All the love

[@kerrijones.]

as an indigenous person, thank you for taking the time to not only acknowledge the tribal land you’re on but also taking time to shed light on how these sacred lands were stolen from our ancestors. you’re such a brilliant & talented creator with such a powerful curiosity & presence! we’re lucky to get to share these life moments with you through your incredible & cinematic content. just out here bein’ the real MVP. with love from the beehive state! 🖤🖤

[@gabooper]

❤

[@mw3is]

best youtuber on this damn website

[@damondominique]

yall are too good to me 🥹

[@wherestheparty_]

Amen!

[@lilianakinnan8123]

Damon posting at the exact time I'm eating lunch is a sign from above

[@damondominique]

I do it all for you boo!!!!

[@monddon3456]

Drinking champagne out of a coffee mug and crying, REAL!

[@SilReb]

I love how damon always says 'i think im gonna end the video here' but proceeds to give a whole montage but tbh the longer the better coz i LIVE for this channel.

[@adrianacamila5592]

Damon you should look into the history of Puerto Rico and the US. I think you’d find it crazy interesting and relevant. Especially when you mentioned that school only teaches parts of history.

[@MsAimeeisforlovers]

Damon! Nobody makes videos like you do! Literal masterpieces every time 🥹😭💕

[@ninon1569]

I SWEAR these videos are one of the most entertaining thing I’ve watched in a long ass time. Everything is so thoughtful, music, scenery, color, graphic design. Ugh thank you.

[@niyahilism]

My home state! You pretty much captured my entire 23 years of living in SD in 40 minutes. I'll never forget camping in 1880 Town in my youth. Thank you for helping me revisit some of my core memories. And thank you for reminding me why I moved to cross-country to coastal Georgia.

[@damondominique]

😂😂😂 i just love reading these comments

[@syd3724]

My favorite KZbinr 🥰 The creativity, the editing, the humor, this is FILLLM

[@clotildea.]

I will never get over your editing skills, your music taste, your overall vision!! Damon, I really can't put into words how much I appreciate you and what you do!! Love from France (Angers ;))

[@bojanam1146]

Maaan I love your content, it just makes me soooo happy and glad to be knowing there are people like you in this world that live like me (as in a lifestyle) and travel like me and now as I'm in my 20ies, its calming watching your content!!

[@gabriellagetacho5744]

Would 10000% drop everything to come for an in person French course. Absolutely grand idea!!!

[@saloal31]

Your channel is incredible Damon. You inspire me to not be afraid of doing things differently, or at least not letting that fear hold me back. Thank you!

[@neonoires]

Yesssssss I am excited for this little series since seeing the newsletter.

[@damondominique]

So happy y'all are getting the gossip from the newsletter first (shows me y'all are actually reading it = and therefore that it's worth my time = and also that you consider it worth your time) ❤️

[@MayWonder]

I love your videos. I’m not only entertained but also learning something new.

[@PhilSidotti]

I love your unbridled curiosity and the way you ‘think out loud.’ It’s the way I think, so you’re doing the work for me ! 😊

[@iLexayy]

ive been watching you for some years now !and you are genuinely hilarious ! never stop making videos please !

[@damondominique]

🥰

[@friendlyghostproductions]

the music taste is IMMAculate. such a good video. I remember going to Mt. Rushmore as a 15 year old with my parents and feeling such a strange energy being there... like I knew something was awry . Makes a lottt of sense.

[@lucietorres9921]

I have been following your videos for quite some times now, it’s honestly a bit if a therapy for me. Also as a french citizen let me tell you that you have the biggest french reactions, i love it

[@gvcarpenter60]

I was just at Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument on 16 October. Both were truly impressive, but Crazy Horse took the cake for me. I agree with your sentiments on Rushmore, stolen land tarnishes the monument for me. I'm glad you shared your experience as well. ❤ How wild, we also stayed at the Rushmore Hotel in Rapid City.

[@damondominique]

Oct 16 is the day I was there! 😅😂

[@ilseL00.00]

Thank you for listing the music, I always enjoy the music in your videos! Love your videos Damon!

[@sierrakipp]

"Don't be knocking on my door tonight when you're out there freezing. Actually you can." hahah

[@CookieFridays]

You have your own unique artistic and visual “voice” and you’re so authentically you in every video. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, that’s what makes you stand out so much in the space of content creation!

[@damondominique]

Thanks guys 🥹🥰😘

[@Dotdope]

I never want your videos to end! Thank god* they’re always this long. *Damon

[@williamholanda9713]

Impressive how you continue to create amazing, aesthetic but deep content. Congrats

[@najkaxx5362]

Your filmmaking and storytelling skills are next level. You’re a creative FORCE

[@Piasays]

9:57 i think its also interesting how you learn American history based on which part of the states you grew up in

[@Kylie-gv6jc]

Yes, I am from Southern California and we spent a year studying the history of the Indigenous people in elementary school. I grew up knowing at the very least that the Indigenous have a rich culture that we can learn from and were here first.

[@Piasays]

@ thank you for sharing that! I grew up in New York and we didnt learn much about them besides the bare basics. Makes me want to dive deeper now.

[@Bayg415]

Ahooo! Getting teary eyed listening to one of my fav KZbinrs taking matters into their own hands to learn and speak up about the indigenous people and their expiriences! We are still here and our history is real

[@Litoos1972]

You crack me up! I feel like we share a brain sometimes! We have so many similar thoughts, only you say them out loud way better than I ever could!! The “ewww”’s with the black tank hose, the calculator, “Need come warm up?”, the country singing… I love your videos! Thanks for making my day so much brighter! 🤟😎❤️🌈☮️

[@morganstubie]

Omg!!!! You are so me when I SUV camp, talking to myself, getting excited for my favorite truck stop or cool exit. GPW actually working, etc. Little wins!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@Emily-nf4ob]

I LOVEEE your videos!!! You are soo inspiring and i cannot thank you enough for sharing you and your art work with us!!

[@carimariecolon]

into their sacred mountain???? yeah, this is actually insane. I am surprised, but at the same time, I am not surprised that we don't learn the real history of anything in US. History classes. Usually, these topics are glossed over and should be shown, me as a 25-year-old just learning the history of Mount Rushmore is insane to me. Thank you Damon as always for an amazing, informative videoooooo!!!

[@SidrahEsmael]

yeah, i mean i guess you don't learn it for a reason...

[@carimariecolon]

@@SidrahEsmael100%

[@carlf.9035]

Everyone needs a good dose of American landscape and nature. Happy travels thanks for taking us along this adventure.

[@kokopuravida]

Is there a Damon D Spotify playlist that I should be hip to?!! Bops! Another great video!!

[@zaire-ida9316]

An editing course from you would be amazing!

[@damondominique]

At this point I've taught five courses on how to learn entire languages and none of them feel as big of an ask as breaking down my editing process. I think it's because languages are structured, and a video...well, it depends on where you are, what you have to say, etc. Anyway, not ruling it out, but don't hold your breath! lol

[@ashaonscreen]

Thanks for bringing us along the journey!

[@lisamurray7168]

*What a gem of a video* The combo of Mount Eushmore and your country music choices have pierced my soul- how do you do that voodoo that you do so wellllll!!

[@kt8396]

i love this man. I LOVE THIS MAN!

[@BdManus]

Your videos are always so deep, mind blowing and awesome. The government still steals the land of it's citizens when it uses eminent domain. In Arlington Texas, 2005, the city used eminent domain to take 150 houses in order to build Cowboy's stadium. ❤️

[@damondominique]

It's wild to think about

[@Shay.bae92]

He’s an icon. He is the moment ✨ We appreciate you Damon ❤

[@cool_pilled]

please never leave youtube

[@Cynthia-xg5gz]

Having a community of people coming for a month in the summer to Paris to take in person classes would be so cool! Especially being a teacher, that’s a fun thing to do 😊

[@MisakoEnvela]

Already laughing at “MY LEG”

[@selinclayton]

I love your design so much

[@kaitlynneastman1749]

ANOTHER BANGER! I'm so excited to watch this!!! One reason why I love your videos so much is because they are a pinnacle of knowledge and fun that I crave but can never find creators making. I always look forward to the history aspects you provide and how truly gifted you are when making these videos. They are truly one of a kind! You need to go to Yosemite!!! I feel like you would absolutely love it there, not just in natural beauty but history. Love from California 🩷

[@kaitlynneastman1749]

like I'm not even exaggerating when I say I always look forward to your videos UGHHH

[@ursalemii]

YESSS Been waiting for this since the newsletter

[@damondominique]

and i THANK YOU for reading it!

[@ursalemii]

@@damondominique ♥

[@gabooper]

your channel inspires me to get back into film and photography when i travel

[@nenameijer2282]

Nomadland vibes, but make it Damonland 🚐💨💨

[@wehojm7320]

I love the way you make yourself laugh which causes me to laugh. Your experience with the RV reminds me of another KZbinr, Ethan Lashby - ETHAN TRAVELS. Every week it seems to be an episode of the “Perils of Pauline”. Ethan gets himself into all these predicaments and he manages to make it through at the end of the vlog. It must be a lot of hassle setting up an exterior shot of you moving the RV around. Also I appreciated the contemplative mood you fell into when you talked about regret. Hon, no regrets just memories. I’m glad you addressed the history of Mt. Rushmore and the Lakota Indians. The comedian Jim Gaffigan makes a reference to the sacred mountain and the present to the Lakota people of creating Mt. Rushmore. The sarcasm is well placed. I hope all your plans in Paris come to fruition. Stay well.👍🙏😜😎

[@ashleer3944]

Ok but you singing that classic 90s country was nostalgic ❤

[@melissachan777]

Not the "my leg" audio at 0:24 😆 I'm weak!!

[@Melly-G]

As a fellow side quester I appreciate you learning and going to different places, it inspires me I must keep exploring must keep expanding my sim map

[@morganstubie]

Just got bad news, felt bad, then this gem!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@theashleybclay]

This was HILARIOUS! Can't wait for the Paris content to continue, though!

[@PreciousKofi]

I’d pay a monthly subscription fee for this type of content. Thank you so much for simply creating ❤

[@HunterWoodlawn]

Oh I’m so excited, American travel videos is why I originally followed.

[@adelle9irl]

Yes! For in person French course!!! 😍😍😍

[@christina9238]

I forgot all about mt Rushmore. Hearing the history of it, carving faces on a stolen sacred moutain..what a disgrace! I love watching you live this seemingly multidimensional life. You blend a healthy mix of humor entertainment and education. Thank you for sharing

[@knucklehoagies]

yeah, lets talk about how certain native tribes stole other tribes land as well... but we're not supposed to care about that right? It's ONLY bad when europeans do it.

[@adelle9irl]

I am fkn beyond impressed with your musical library lol

[@aleksandrasidorenko]

THANK YOU

[@JemimaRose]

biiiiig damon fan here !!!

[@Mellowgardenrecords]

Neon Moon our national treasure anthem deep at heart

[@getthepointx]

Good luck with your potential projects, your business ideas sound great!

[@CC-hm8yl]

its like i dont have to go out to see new things cuz u already did, thanks for understanding my lazinesssss

[@callmecharters]

I can´t wait for the day you talk about your process to create this videos, because they are so well done, like, do you write kind of a script? Do you think of the editing while you´re recording? I am just amazed.

[@damondominique]

I always write out the "beats" I want to hit - like where we're going generally...but there's always a moment when you have to turn the camera off and have a real moment (which is ironic bc turning the camera off is necessary for the story on camera to evolve). When all else fails, I turn the camera on when I have something to say, and if that clip doesn't fit in the general story, the backup is to use it as a flashback...and the backup in case that doesn't fit is to throw it in the deleted scenes...and if it just complete nonsense and doesn't advance the story at all/doesn't fit, it's just trashed and even though I spent time filming it, I'm fine with deleting it because it's "part of the process."

[@sz8166]

omg i would so do the in-person French lessons i've been wanting to do that for ages!

[@dearbiancaariel]

Moving to Paris and I would take your in-person class!

[@frogsaresuperiorr]

this is a whole movieeee omg

[@ataylor2206]

The French Class! in person!

[@Scuor2]

Erasure was a one hit wonder 90s electro pop duo and super gay. Your camper looks huge. I think you should be the midwestern Party Monster with that thing 😊

[@sarath7619]

I love Damon so much!

[@khaledk8606]

You can check out espace les Amarres dans le 13e, they usually have rooms that you can rent out for meetings or small events, and the space is really cool !

[@EdenDecker]

The costume changes 😂

[@elisa5691]

I was interested in the history behind Rushmore's Montain. What happened in these lands is absolutely contemporary to the situation in Gaza today, and how a community should never be forced to run away from their mother lands... From this reflection it is clear how humanity does not know how to learn and avoid the horrors of the past and prefer to continue annihilating and ruling through dictatorships and tyrannies. PS: Thanks for the video 😊

[@SidrahEsmael]

[@federicocorradi9471]

Damon, I need you to drop a colouring tutorial either here or on skillshare because I’m obsessed with how your videos always look, on top of your exquisite storytelling.

[@damondominique]

The funny part is that I'm guessing!

[@federicocorradi9471]

No wayyyyy!

[@kajamarie7864]

That in person french class idea? Yeeeeeeeesss!!!!

[@ducatinelson3213]

I think you should watch the movie: También la lluvia, it’s kinda filmmakers making a movie about the Spanish arrival to Bolivia and their fight with the indigenous people and the behind the scenes of what was happening in Bolivia at that time, which was a water crisis

[@kennethadrian]

the color grading wow

[@meg7221]

Go camping in redwoods next ❤ that’s my Paris

[@Fiorellandia]

thank you

[@selfishcontentdraft]

4 mins deep, not Siri always humblin our experience real quick 😂 unlock your phone, turn on the location…kills the momentum 😂 nevermindd

[@wherestheparty_]

There’s so many things I want to comment on but I think this one is the most important (touching on the therapy segment): wouldn’t it be better if we were just thought these things by our caregivers and the education system??

[@mellusena]

Would love an in person french course ❤

[@themightycbiscuit3215]

10:00 that’s interesting! Here I thought all Americans learn about natives early on in elementary school. In PA we learned all about the natives who lived where we currently live and even had a few field trips to learn more about how they used to live. It was all talked about as if they didn’t exist anymore but we knew early on they were here before us. Might have to do with PA being connected to US’ early history as compared to western states? Or could be that it’s hard to ignore them since we took quite a few words/names from them to use for naming towns and rivers? 10:28 from what I learned about the French in Quebec they were more lenient towards interacting with natives compared to the English. The English viewed natives as not even worthy of being their neighbors where the French took more of a we can sleep with them and still think we’re better than them approach. The French also relied on the natives for help navigating and establishing their fur trade. The English on the other hand didn’t rely on natives for much especially once slaves entered the americas. The Spanish from what I learned of them in Central America at first were very English in their approach until they learned they could use them for labor. Also the gov use to practice offering education, housing and jobs outside of reservations to lure natives into “assimilating” so they could argue they’re not really native anymore, they’re American.

[@ingridthompson6512]

Yes!!! I vote for your inperson French classes!!!

[@hugofreitas6746]

"Who has the keys?" - Damon, alone in middle of nowhere

[@themadsdiary]

Omg! I don’t even speak French but I would do this course haha long time watcher, first time commenter

[@cooooop1480]

I’m watching this video on my tv. So when you said “Siri take ‘em to Mount Rushmore.” My Siri was like “uh huh”

[@thevisualmetaphor]

You're amazing

[@xialaneal]

EEK IM OBSESSED WITH THIS

[@damondominique]

honestly this trip had me shook (...but also in a good way)

[@megl2003]

Damon, can you start making music playlists? :)

[@tayylorayyne]

Omg! Sign me up to in-person French classes! I’m in the city! I’m ready!

[@LS-lo8ks]

When are you coming to Japan, Damon??

[@els8555]

27:33 I feel like this book might intrigue you, it’s called Bad Therapy: Why the kids aren’t growing up by Abigail Shrier… I’m about halfway and I find it controversial but interesting as it’s a perspective I haven’t listened to before. Love the vid as usual, do you have a Spotify playlist? 😭 Song variety 10/10.

[@JimiLikeHendrix]

I will choose your creative videos on here over a lottttttt of people and I mean that with the biggest F U to people who want to copy and paste all trends and video ideas! Damon! You are uniqueeeeee

[@insertyourquarters]

So damn early, another adventure afoot!

[@KateBergstrom]

I appreciate a perspective closer to mine. I hope you’re not offended, but I think you are an accidental American like me. I relate to you so much. You inspire me to think, to feel and to get my KZbin shit together. Thank you