FLAG/ FAN DAY! SWITZERLAND! (Geography Now)

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[@GeographyNow]

Yep Not "Fan Friday" this time, the day switched. You may as well call it "Switch-zerland" Uh-HEHEHHE!! (Joke submitted by Kelechi on Twitter) Also My mom guest stars and you get a RARE glimpse into her ART work! What do you think of it?

[@naikanronthipakorn8845]

Marcos for president

[@CairnsG]

Call it “fan Saturday” when it’s on Saturday or any other day than Friday.

[@ChukuDad]

Ee

[@SwitzerlandYT]

Oh god no

[@Abdullatif-pj7wq]

Hello

[@juice5951]

Barbs mum is the best. And her Art looks awesome.

[@marvinho6403]

Yea ikr

[@danielbenner7583]

“We don’t have time to into each of them (cantons).” So… Filler Week material?

[@GamingFastM]

Oh yes please

[@IntrepidIanRinon]

Yes, please...

[@decimusausoniusmagnus5719]

Ach JA bitte

[@devingiles6597]

I agree. I been asking Geography Now to request it for years.

[@tvrepublicana1237]

Up

[@heh9392]

6:27 So funny how Paul laughed after he said Nauru, because "nauru" in Finnish means "a laugh".

[@gone.but.forgotten]

That's some deep meanings

[@HarithaMalladi]

Interesting! Laugh in Telugu (an Indian language) is very similar... Navvu

[@cptthunderbolt5084]

@@HarithaMalladi Lol 💯

[@mitcigamer4289]

we need to ask barbs if that was intentional

[@matteoFalsitta]

Hey Barbs, not an issue at all if you mispeld my name, when I was living in Moscow the russian were mispelling all the time, they could mispel also Teo, wich is just three letters, I am used to it and it is so cute to have one more variation. Thank you again for having me in the episode, I hope that ticinan guys appreciated my description of how they sound.

[@sickboi2615]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Rhomega]

I love halberds too. Discovered them in Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. My main toon in World of WarCraft was a Human Paladin named Halberdier.

[@ardeiwann]

this is the third flag/fan friday to not come out on a friday. First was Japan (Sunday), then Sao Tome e Principe (Thursday)

[@sliced_bread_]

this isnt a flag friday though, look at the title. I think hes switching it up

[@ardeiwann]

@@sliced_bread_ same deal. Japan was a flag Sunday

[@urangames457]

So next one could be on Monday or Wednesday

[@KoRbA2310]

Everytime I see your mother my hearth melt. Keep her close lad she is YOUR gem.

[@CB0408]

That Napoleon flag is one of the most horrendous things I've ever seen, flag-wise.

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Lol why it's perfect

[@eireball]

@@ommsterlitz1805 leave

[@gone.but.forgotten]

Yeah it's not great (namely the text)

[@CyrilioWasTaken]

It reminds me of a kurdish flag, lol

[@romaingillet2526]

@@ommsterlitz1805 no. It's disgusting. The colors don't match.

[@dekyl935]

2:54 People from outside: What do we call you? Greeks: Whats wrong with Helvetians?

[@dnik]

On that image of the ceiling with all the cantons you missed something off to the bottom. The canton of Jura was founded in 1978, well after the Bundeshaus was built, so they added it off to the side with it’s founding date. All coat of arms also surround the building under the roof, and there the Jura one was placed in the corner.

[@anttisaarilampi]

Your mum is a very good at painting and drawing! If you and any number of your friends ever come to northern Finland again, it would be my honor to host you for any number of days you wish. Been a fan many years.

[@espersnoopy]

I just became fan of BarbsMum right after 7:15 her reaction ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 너무 귀여우세요!!!

[@MrAtzu]

The sports section should’ve included ice hockey and football (soccer). They are quite good at both and especially the Swiss hockey league is one of the best in Europe.

[@callnight1441]

yeah, i'm a little disappointed they didnt even mention football. its the most popular sport here

[@billbaker3357]

Agreed, football (soccer) is huge. Also, I'm surprised Nico Hischier wasn't mentioned considering he's the only Swiss hockey player to ever been drafted #1 overall into the NHL

[@SoLazy100]

@a More like Albania is Switzerlands 2nd team. It's where you learn to play not your heritage that counts.

[@SuperRavensfan101]

kinda surprised they didnt mention, especially considering they beat France in the euros this summer, thats a big flipping deal and they've got some really incredible hockey talent like Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, Roman Josi, and Kevin Fiala (I'm a really big hockey and soccer nerd lmao). Also, I Love what Yann Sommer did at the Euros, incredible GK

[@PrincessLockette]

Paul is the only person i know who openly admits he likes british food. 😂

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

Paul's mom is so talented, holy moly.

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Barbs. For the next Filler Week video, you should definitely explain the cantons of Switzerland. Can you please do that?

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

Love Switzerland from Serbia 🇷🇸❤️🇨🇭

[@Sh4d891]

Love serbia from Switzerland Kosovo je Srbija

[@Neptune._.]

Love to serbia from Switzerland! ❤️🇷🇸

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

@@Sh4d891 Tako brate!

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

@@Sh4d891 but if your country is so neutral then why Swiss government recognize self declared kosovo?

[@thisforestspice]

Im just so impressed, everything in the episode was so true to my experience in Switzerland. Nice job!

[@kablondino]

0:44 The Netherlands is exactly the same in this regard. There is no universal healthcare, everyone is required by law to have private insurance, but it's heavily regulated, and if you're poor, it's also heavily subsidized. When I was a student, insurance cost €39 a month.

[@desanipt]

Well, it is UNIVERSAL if EVERYONE is allowed to have insurance and the poor are paid to have one. The insurances/services are just not public, but are heavily regulated. It's called the Bismarck model, applied in many countries really. Meanwhile, the system where the service is directly provided by the government is called the Beveridge model, applied widely too. And this is a simplification, these 2 actually exist in a spectrum, more so than as a hard distinction, existing countries whose system mix aspects of both. Switzerland has a stronger private presence than in the Netherlands, for example. Both models are universal health models though, as they assure everybody is covered, regardless of income. The US uses a out-of-pocket/free-market model, where people have to manage if and how they want to be covered individually :/ And prices vary according to supply/demand laws.

[@gentuxable]

When I was a student in Switzerland it was CHF 165 a month for the most basic version. Now I pay double for the same service level (I'm even required to see one predefined house doctor if not in emergency) and pay yearly to get a 3% discount.

[@ZironixNO]

Oh my - what a seriously feel good video this is 😍 Love your mum and the energy and chemistry you two have between you. Made my day 😊

[@stangrange1558]

Bahhhhbs, I cannot wait for the UK episode, I have watched almost all your episodes and am sooooo excited to help with UK, greetings from Gloucestershire!

[@leobertoalbano]

I'm So Ready For The Syria Geography Now Episode Despite The Whole Syrian Civil War Stuff.

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

I'm iranian Armenian but honestly I'm not looking forward to it

[@hailgiratinathetruegod7564]

The civil war is tbh nearly over.

[@ReverendMeat51]

@@hailgiratinathetruegod7564 who's winning?

[@user-om5sg8sq9q]

@@ReverendMeat51 rich people around the world

[@goldenorc]

You should do a filler week on the cantons of Switzerland.

[@Cybernaut551]

Thanks for touring us the world! Keep it up.

[@moalzaben5554]

One info Paul, for all shopping lovers, Geneva is literally one of the best shopping destinations in Europe it’s up there with the legends of Paris and Milan

[@SPFX_BEATZ]

and zurich too if you going to Bahnhofstrasse (one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world)

[@GeographyNuts]

Opening mail with mom is the best.

[@gracegidudu4441]

Great episode

[@Luke_Go]

Here's a hint about both flag and name: Battle of Dornach. This is the battle that gave Switzerland its unofficial name "Schweiz"

[@zabzab6128]

I enjoy all your episodes!

[@BunnysAreCool]

Love your videos btw Happy Halloween Geography Now team!🎃

[@chilmiynunez4794]

May we all be healthy and successful always.....good night everyone

[@NicolaW72]

Thank you for the good wishes - good night - and be healthy and succful, too.🙋

[@lil-footfetish]

@@NicolaW72 Ah yeah I'm succful

[@NicolaW72]

@@lil-footfetish 😅

[@jhaarbur]

Hey @GeographyNow! This is Jay, the person who sent you the "Atlas of Extinct Countries" book a few years ago. I'm just brainstorming in general, but I had few ideas of suggestions for places you might like to travel in the future. But I second the idea of visiting Nauru, that would be a very interesting experience! 1. St Pierre and Miquelon 2. Pitcarin Island 3. Norfold Island (Australia), Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands 4. St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha, or Ascension Island 5. Mexican Islands of the Pacific Coast-might be doable given your location. 6. Channel Islands in California (you could do a day trip) + Tongva Native American areas in Southern California 7. Channel Islands, UK + Isle of Man 8. Tonga 9. Trinidad and Tobago 10. Islands of Insular Chile 11. Bermuda 12. Tuvalu

[@willyhyena]

Paul, I dont understand when you say, "I didnt have time for..." in your own video! We love you, we love what you do, we love the information you provide...wtf!!! make it as long as you need to! damn! but we also love Flag Friday - which is the next episode of a cliffhanger Wednesday episode or more of you! if you have to make the really interesting countries 45 mins or an hour or two! we will watch it!

[@johnnystir9796]

Love it when Mama Barbs shows up!

[@CistudeSuisse]

1:05 : Not for hamsters, they are strictly solitary, rhey would kill each other. But for sociables animals like rabbits, rats, mouse, parakeet, birds, guinea pigs, and so on, yes you mist have at least 2 of them in Swiss Laws.

[@mbathroom1]

last time I was this early, you didn't even have a separate fan/flag friday

[@blususpect]

Love Geography Now!!!

[@papagato503]

The Canton flag is pretty interesting. Yes indeed.

[@saulgoodmanKAZAKH]

Really liking the beard, mate.

[@sukers1000]

Thailand and Vietnam are awsome I've never been there but I hear their awesome!!!

[@gard0158]

Nice Littmann stethoscope when showing the health care!

[@ManassehBB]

Barbs mum's artwork is amazing 🤩, and now she has a new notebook for sketches! 😊

[@Codiggity369]

actually we love the dates and times. History is awesome

[@sickboi2615]

your mom s sooo sweet ☺☺🥰

[@gammauno]

i’m moving to Switzerland. the flag is a big plus

[@Breitiger]

Speeding tickets are not generally based off of your income. Up to a certain speed tickets are just fixed amounts(Busse). But above a certain speed over the limit you get a criminal charge(Anzeige) in which case the Punishment is set individually for what you would earn for an amount of time(Geldstrafe). But to get charged you really have to go pretty fast so they don't evaluate your income every time they catch you with 5 above the limit.

[@littleman25]

“MY MOM!” Muscle Man: *sniff*

[@craigrowland8429]

Jean-Pierre Fux is from Aargau!

[@danielalfieri4205]

always cute when mom stops in

[@ElPikminMaster]

0:28 THIIIIIIIIISSSSS!!! My bro went to Switzerland with his friend and somehow got a speeding ticket that took him a long time to correct (and this was during the start of the pandemic).

[@callnight1441]

well....there are speed limits for a reason👀

[@noahe.2590]

Fun fact: Piz Gloria up in the mountains besides it being a restaurant is also home to the James Bond museum.

[@straightupflask]

4:29 Muscle Man reference lol I love it

[@DrHydroxide]

Talking about the flag... I remember UEFA Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland. The official styling for the flags of the countries involved in the tournament was circle. Basically the host countries have a white minus and a white plus on a red background for their flag, respectively.

[@ethanstrumwasser8798]

you know who *else* likes geography? MY MOM

[@GJ-qh6ve]

I enjoy watching you're video's, you need to do one for the Chamorro's of the Mariana Islands. 🇲🇵

[@nopiroenoparty2163]

Can’t wait for the wales episode

[@thalescarl1589]

I don't know a lot of advantages of living in Switzerland but the flag is a big plus!

[@diegomaloney2712]

amazing

[@PakBallandSami]

KZbinrs: make fan mail videos alone Geography Now: bring normal people over for videos

[@jubrilliant4835]

4:28 Heh, Muscle Man from Regular Show, how could I forget, you said that Quintel was one of your favourite animators

[@vaclav_fejt]

Speaking as someone whose relatives keep sheep, that Schaffhausen coat of arms is anatomically accurate.

[@68ccz]

Switzerland IS really smart country Love from Bosnia 🇧🇦🤝🇨🇭

[@kelly1827]

Hey Barbs! Can you drop a link for the MSF coloring book? I'd get one for my mom for Christmas (she loves them!)

[@marcelwannieck]

1:20 fun fact, "Gewalthaufen" translates to "violence pile"

[@hockeyaner1988]

4:43 Katmai

[@djphlange]

"ill just fly to switzerland to make this video.." ..... lucky bastard 😂😥 yes, i am jel

[@alienbsg]

Barbs is the only person I've heard say they love British food😂

[@theordersmaster8876]

It's actually cheaper to buy a house than to rent it in switzerland. We just don't pay off the mortgage. We just pay the interest on the mortgage because it's really low, like a percent or less. You often end up paying less than half in interest of what you would have paid in rent. It's kind of like renting, except you have a huge safety deposit :P Anyway, great episode, I like that you mentioned the cantons, it's a pretty big deal here, so much so that we have a name for it: "kantöndli geist" or canton spirit in english. Cheers

[@ChukuDad]

yay

[@ThunderPosts]

4:28 Reference: Muscle Man from Regular Show

[@olhalys3890]

omg I am so much waiting for Syria :D good luck with that

[@josephturner4047]

One thing I noticed was the lack of gardens. And houses built on mountain precipices. Two things I noticed was the lack of gardens, houses built on mountain precipice and station platforms that served a single dwelling. Amongst the things I noticed.............

[@najrenchelf2751]

Was that an attempt at a First of October reference? *THAT'S MY MOM* ...bringing books to all the grade 4s

[@lordsjaak]

did you also know that Scouting also in the Geneve convention staying in Switzerland. as the only orgenisation with out a nation.

[@1993Warbirds]

Hahahahaha. Barbs got the "mom slap". Idk one person who didn't get that playful smack as a kid.

[@LeAnwar1]

Also interested to see if you do a Taiwan episode...

[@coraldestroyer4202]

i think you didn’t mention how good the public transport is enough

[@kajmak3834]

4:28 Definitely Muscle Man from Regular Show

[@craigrowland8429]

Jean-Pierre Fux is from Aargau!

[@alexhuffvn]

You should go to Vietnam for the Vietnam episode if it's open by then. I sure hope so! I guarantee you would have a good time!

[@Abdullatif-pj7wq]

I'm 27

[@khushboorawat207]

Hello sir I'm from india and i really like your Chanel becoz it's give me alot of information about diff. countries . ❤️

[@mar1072660]

Lol the muscle man reference

[@haroldmeme8786]

Could you do a video on Taymyr Peninsula

[@Abbot_Meji]

Do Molossia next!

[@EliteWheatProdctionZ]

barbs saying "my mom!!" like muscle man really made this vid so much better

[@ericsilva8557]

Good morning for everbory

[@damnuarestupid6132]

Hey Barb, I just wonder if u can make video about a coat of arm from ur old video. Sorry for broken English hope u understand.

[@oneumbrella]

greetings from switzerland :D

[@Remo_Wo1kenstein]

super wird ! the canton Bern ( and many others) had there own armys till 2003! Those military units were integrated into the swiss army and should defend there cantons in case of a civil war.

[@AdonBilivit776]

Love Switzerland from Armenia 🇦🇲♥️🇨🇭

[@Neptune._.]

Love to Armenia from Switzerland ❤️🇦🇲

[@jonaramire]

Hugs from Geneva, Switzerland ! Well, there are some difference between the swiss german dialects

[@LeAnwar1]

It seems to me that the biggest difference is in the diphthongs. When learning Hochdeutsch I realized that the second vowel sounds like the English version of that letter. Z.B Bei ( sounds like English i) and wie ( sounds like English e) In swiss it is switched to the first vowel wie ( sounds like English i)

[@Paul-tj9fb]

My god... That's a great stache

[@AresVoid]

The "My mom" reference in from regular show muscle man right?

[@zsoltsandor3814]

What is so good about Switzerland? Well, their flag is a great plus. I'll show myself out, thank you.

[@narvuntien]

Me and Switzerland don't get on I have been twice and twice had a not great experience. The first time, Geneva (2003, I was 14), I was ill that day so it's kinda a blur but I remember everything just being so expensive and the money exchange stuff and like every store was like a watch shop and there just wasn't anything for a 14-year-old, oh wow it's a jet of water on a lake ZZZZZZ. The second time I had drove down from Germany (2012, 23) to see the Rhine Falls. But it was dusk in winter so we couldn't really see it well so we walked all the way over to the waterfall to get a better look and then walked all the way back... and then they turned the lights on. Then we had no idea how to get a permit to drive on the highways or who to pay to use the tollways so we could get to our accommodation in Austria (Lech), So... we had to drive back into Germany and make our way the long way reached Lech at 2 am, I was exhausted from driving all that way in snowfall and I was grumpy the whole time I was there. I just get bad luck in Switzerland...

[@EmelyPhan]

The Red Cross was created by a Swiss guy who used the Swiss Flag as inspiration. I think he was a doctor during WW1 or WW2

[@TrullaDerBergzwerg]

That's right. His name was Henry Dunant 😊

[@Sanaz.TravelVlog]

Big like . Big support , I like your videos my dear friend 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@efekabakyer]

When you planning to do turkey?

[@Dragonite_Tom]

Barbs will have to do a British accent for the UK episode

[@christiansky942]

Barbs, you will always be Muscle Man to me from now on