I Drove to Every Rainforest Cafe in North America

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I decided it would be a good idea to drive to every Rainforest Cafe in North America. You shouldn't be surprised this is on brand for me. Thanks to my buddy ‪@EddyBurback‬ for joining me on this trip, and check out his video if you haven't seen it yet!
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If you see this comment: "Nothing better than a plate of Safari Fries at the Rainforest Cafe, Ted!"

[@TedNivison]

For those of you claiming we didn't go to the Rainforest Cafe that you know and love, here is proof we went to every single Rainforest Cafe in North America, if the video of us doing it isn't proof enough lol twitter.com/TedNivison/status/1545562196813713409?s=20&t=aD2wj0vdKrbbf9dXZcosLg

[@Billy-Olson]

Hi

[@piskitu]

Ball

[@Giggy0_0]

who tf is pressed about you not going to every cafe. even if you didnt who gives a shit

[@arunlakshman5635]

I find this video to be in poor taste because rain is apart of the word rainforest and is related to the word water. You know what else is related to water - rivers. Do you know what’s happening as we speak? People are falling into the river in Lego city, but you don’t care you just maintain the status quo by continuing to eat jungle fries. Shame on you

[@sandy42069]

Whats up checkmark

[@EddyBurback]

sometimes i close my eyes and I’m still trapped on the road headed toward a mall

[@TedNivison]

fine dining and driving is what I call it

[@Tyranicalroomba]

Blink if you need help

[@lefthandman3558]

What rainforest cafe does to a mf

[@paullikestacos1464]

Ok

[@casinosmelter]

@@TedNivison Ted’s menacing presence follows him wherever he goes

[@RubberRoss]

The real souvenir, was friendship.

[@musictme4317]

Maybe the real Rainforest Cafe, was the friends we made along the way.

[@redmist6630]

yeah, and single-handedly raising gas prices with that truck

[@AzureNami]

Equally cheap and replaceable

[@gloopgloopington4262]

Why did you put a comma there also hi Ross :)

[@gloopgloopington4262]

I'll delete this later but I haven't finished the video so don't woosh me if I'm missing something

[@jaidenanimations]

Why did I feel a sense home hometown pride when you guys went to Arizona Mills Rainforest Cafe.. is this what rooting for sports feels like

[@TedNivison]

Yes, Jaiden, this is exactly what rooting for sports feels like

[@davidquenby8119]

This might as well be a sport, challenge other KZbinrs to go to all Rainforest Cafes and see what happens

[@afampus]

@@TedNivison haha

[@crescentsuniverse4]

No cause I felt the same way about the Galveston Rainforest Cafe--

[@blackmartlet2951]

it’s like when the football gets a homerun and

[@marvelgeek9577]

Ted’s video: *shows him having a fun Roadtrip* Eddy’s video: *a documentary of his slow decent into madness*

[@beesokay]

That's because ted has already completely decended into the madness and fully embraced it

[@yakkocmn]

This short film has further reinforced the dynamic of an awkward family road trip, with Eddy playing the role of the pessimistic, divorced father taking his starry-eyed son Ted on a road trip across the States to every Rainforest Cafe. The acting was so good at certain points that it almost seemed like the emotions were real... fantastic work by the cast and crew.

[@Breadman64]

I think this one's gonna win at Sundance.

[@ibranmlr6139]

Indeed

[@sentientplant9658]

This becomes more noticeable when Danny shows up😂😂

[@thedotgiver2820]

.

[@badatmathhh]

So basically a role-reversed Goofy Movie

[@ScottCramer]

The cost of gas alone would deter any sane human being from doing this right now. Never change.

[@TedNivison]

Thank you so much Scott

[@bofurlong8944]

*spends hundreds of dollars a day on gas* Eddy: “ima get this $40 steak”

[@kryptking1917]

I don’t even realize it until you said it

[@big_sea]

yes

[@chaschuky999]

Scott ur turn, drive to every single “largest _____ in the world”

[@NoveI_Tea]

I love how they're both the villains of each others stories XD

[@Deathslayer5800]

2.4k likes and only 1 comment gotta change this

[@NoveI_Tea]

@@Deathslayer5800 thanks lol 😊😂

[@KarpetBurn]

​@@Deathslayer5800 I don't get this ideal, just because it's a popular comment doesn't mean it NEEDS replies. Sometimes it's just a well put comment that doesn't need any additions.

[@TheCalmPsycho]

@@KarpetBurn One day you will understand that the majority of comments are made by NPCs. There is no logic. There is no reason. There just is. There just is.

[@paragonjones13]

This genuinely feels like hearing detailed a story from two friends, separately, and going "wait, Eddy didn't mention this" and you're going 'this is the world through their eyes' Except they're both high quality KZbin videos we can watch and gaggle at How fascinating

[@MalevolentCherry]

Eddy’s video is, how do I put it? His sanity breaking down while Ted’s video is him enjoying life.

[@jschlattLIVE]

Nothing better than a plate of Safari Fries at the Rainforest Cafe, Ted!

[@grayson9137]

jschlatt im going to hog tie you in a rain forest cafe

[@jacayuikGD]

hello joshua

[@kenobishogun]

It's like fries, except you're also on a safari!

[@alexmeng899]

so True slatt!

[@claydordrive4069]

@@jacayuikGD Joshua?

[@bionicletech]

I love how eddy’s video is framed like he’s in purgatory, and ted is just so fucking excited for everything and every rainforest cafe. I love that both of these videos compliment each other so fucking well.

[@deadinthehead8258]

fr!!

[@statesminds]

Yess that’s what i just typed too lmao

[@dogpound9851]

I was just about to say this

[@Krakiolit]

I was going to type that exact comment OMG!!!!!!!!

[@unsureprobablymaybe3527]

Ted vid is way better, if I wanted to watch someone get depressed over eating expensive food I'd watch Donald trump cooking or something

[@cannedsas]

I like how Eddy’s video made it seem that Ted’s enthusiasm was edited, and Ted’s video made it seem like Eddy’s misery was edited, but each one reveals that they were very real lol

[@NghiaNguyen-hq2im]

Right

[@duinthadope420]

That is the charm here for sure. 💯

[@EldritchEris]

y

[@Timeward76]

One interesting contrast I noticed is that for eddie, he made multiple mentions of the food, wether it was good or bad. To you, the food was an afterthought.

[@grum7140]

I love how every time you met up with people, they either had their girlfriends or friends with them, then Danny shows up completely alone in a rainforest cafe shirt and is the happiest person in the whole video. Absolutely fantastic stuff

[@ic236]

Laura had to draw the line somewhere

[@bobbobert9379]

Danny pulls off the NPC act so perfectly in this and the margaritaville video

[@MJ-2797]

the shirt says costa rica

[@jenna8923]

@@MJ-2797somewhere in costal rica…

[@FallingEastward]

I don't know, he seemed pretty messed up at 15:35

[@Copeurope15]

Watching this perspective, Eddy’s misery almost seems scripted, but watching his perspective it’s very clear that he was legitimately scarred

[@tadadoterson6147]

Like 666?

[@thikim8562]

ok

[@ussr7714]

Eddy was being a big baby. Ik it was kinda boring eating at the same place again and again but there is far worse a person could be doing

[@washambiswimp714]

@@ussr7714 we don't know what Eddie was going through. If he gets carsick then driving for 3 straight weeks with your only reprieve being greasy, chain restaurant food, that'd be fucking miserable.

[@therealslimshitty5186]

@@ussr7714 ok "USSR 7"

[@ames_virosa]

I can’t believe I just watched a guy having a mental breakdown on a roadtrip to visit every rainforest cafe for 30 minutes and then came here and watched another guy having the best time of his life on said roadtrip

[@AMan-xz7tx]

one man's hell is another man's heaven

[@noobchunks]

I can't believe this is my 5th time watching it

[@CiderVG]

Same but the other way around

[@Gecko1115]

@@noobchunks ain't no way boy

[@airallen9411]

Hah someone else did this too??

[@ProFootballFan117]

The fact that this video could've saved the Rainforest Cafe is the funniest part of this video

[@Ani]

this video is awesome, but i think you only really get the true experience of EITHER video after you've watched both. there is nothing funnier than watching Ted lose his mind over the 12th rainforest cafe while you know at that exact same time Eddy was three rainforest cafe business cards away from becoming the American psycho

[@TedNivison]

Paired like fine wine

[@thesteveskin6026]

@@TedNivison john cena

[@ashton1355]

Impressive…very nice…Let’s see Paul Allen’s café

[@d-_-b-]

Wattage Eddie's before this came out, this video doesn't do him justice but shows the more fun parts of the trip

[@omegavillain7425]

@@TedNivison paired like fine milk

[@Nintentheheartless]

I love how Ted can visit 18 rainforest cafes in a row w/o breaking a sweat (and in fact actually seem to enjoy it more and more), yet the thing that nearly made him lose it was just watching Saving Private Ryan on a loud tv twice at a midas repair shop. Never change Ted.

[@skye4082]

It’s completely rational! :D

[@dmacattacks]

[@lightningmcseed7303]

@@dmacattacks monke

[@danielhaycroft1597]

tbf it was early in the morning no one wants to be half asleep and constantly deal with the normandy beach landings and other wacky adventures over the d-day period.

[@jokerproduction]

I just watched 2x 30-minute videos of guys eating at every Rainforest cafe in America from alternating perspectives. What a time to be alive.

[@ElpSmith]

I started this video right after Eddy’s LOL

[@HiperPivociarz]

Could someone edit their videos together in chronogical order? Edit: Someone already did!

[@silly_on_]

We livr in an societys

[@CarolChillsCasually]

So fun and silly. Gotta enjoy the random bits of life.

[@allofthepoints9636]

@@HiperPivociarz who? Where do I find it?

[@Bunny_babe07]

i love teds delusional positivity and eddie's willingness to just go with it

[@winters5449]

the fact that ted never once mentions that he ordered mozzarella sticks at nearly every location that they visited really speaks the passion for his journey

[@MelonHere20]

Lol yeah

[@batmanisdeku]

he did didnt he?

[@nerdscornercollectibles7902]

@aswer huio stop copy pasting. You just copied Scott cramer

[@skinwalker4965]

@@nerdscornercollectibles7902 it's called a copypasta. welcome to the internet

[@nerdscornercollectibles7902]

@@skinwalker4965 thanks for the welcome

[@dropspindle]

The fact that you spent three straight weeks together and both managed to make two separate but equally entertaining and engaging videos is impressive! I mean, you both do this for a living so it’s not surprising that you know how to do your jobs but still!! Thanks for the laughs Tedward

[@MattBolman]

the first thing that stuck out to me was how they chose to edit so differently, good shit from both of da boys

[@piskelo10]

TEDWARD

[@QuirkyMaster]

Stayed for the comment, liked for the Tedward

[@kitty_strangler1402]

Hey! You're the one who made that bloons banger for big A!

[@dropspindle]

@@kitty_strangler1402 LMAO yep that’s me!!

[@strayble]

its genuinely so funny watching this video after eddy's because you can just tell the difference in their experience. eddy's video painted the trip as absolutely miserable and an obscure form of torture, and ted's video makes the trip seem extraordinarily whimsical and overall like weeks of pure, unadulterated joy

[@kevinfromstatefarm2194]

Was thinking the same thing

[@HeroicPenguin]

Would be interesting to edit them both together.

[@taylorrenee1995]

Agreed! i enjoyed this too much!

[@blockhead134]

"WHAT WILL YOU HAVE AFTER 17 RAIN FOREST CAFES?" "You Eddie... I'd still have you..."

[@genericname2747]

You could make a road trip comedy based off of this

[@aaronhess7781]

I just watched Eddy's video. Now we know what would happen if Bert and Ernie went on a road trip.

[@rtlthemusician5598]

Except Bert and Ernie are actually a couple so it’s different

[@sapphis_lazuli]

they have the exact same energy. one guy who embodies misery and ennui and the other who is filled with a simple zest for life

[@countrysidedonkey]

Ted in contrast to Eddy is a prime example of the duality of man

[@unxprienced9548]

My thoughts exactly

[@paullikestacos1464]

Yes

[@ndartehkewl1282]

@Don't Read My Profile Photo ok

[@legueu]

Perfect

[@isaacnishimura8044]

them seeing big green nut with no guy and then big green guy with no nut is another example of the duality of man. gotta be foreshadowing or somethings.

[@sentientmustache8360]

Ted: a wholesome road trip across the country visiting a wacky safari-themed café Eddy: The story of a man dragging himself through the fiery pits of hell to prove himself to the vile jungle of food mockeries

[@boilingandspinninggrapefruit]

Eddys was like BTS of a reality tv show, and teds was what was shown on screen

[@greenshyguyfrommario]

Tracy the tree is elated at his suffering. She cackles with sadistic glee whilst staring into his very being and attempting to seduce him with various rainforest themed parahelalia. She will use her herald, Ted Nivison, to add yet another member to her devout cult following.

[@Katellx]

This video has convinced me that Ted is indeed a go-go-go-er. Also, I'm pretty sure Eddy will never go on a road-trip again, unless held at gunpoint.

[@sonofaspyder3000]

VILE JUNGLE OF FOOD MOCKERIES

[@arthurdurham]

😂😂

[@mr_selfdestruct]

I watched Eddy's version literally this morning and the difference between both your moods is so funny

[@beanula_]

@Don't Read My Profile Photo ok

[@BreadSlayer]

@Don't Read My Profile Photo ok

[@michaelfletcher684]

i saw that video in my recommended but didnt watch it and thought to myself "man i remember that one video where ted went to the rainforest cafe. going to every one in the country sounds like something he would do." then like 2 hours later this video gets uploaded

[@elijahlernerdreamer9584]

Especially the Katy mills rfc

[@Sakura_Truffle]

I watched Eddy’s version yesterday and loved it, especially the bathroom animals. Turn to today seeing this video and the moods of each are complete opposite but brilliant when watched one after another

[@OrdinaryDrummer]

Having seen Eddy's video beforehand, it's quite amusing to observe the stark difference in the enjoyment you experienced compared to his complete meltdown. This video made my day honestly, thanks for that.

[@TheRealSullyG]

"I did something really stupid when I was gone." Perfect start to the video.

[@Cypress_tuff418]

Life motto

[@onlyl5344]

And could include : unccessary spendijg money coz im bored and nothing to do in life "

[@blinddig7525]

@@onlyl5344 i think you should spend your money to get some english courses

[@Flickuy]

Otanatone man

[@NecoLumi]

Seeing random youtubers to join their crew in other cafes is like suddenly getting a side quest where a character from the previous game helps you out.

[@Vexvaporrub]

Yes!

[@butterflymonster9726]

yeah but don’t get why he got the same person at 14:55 and 23:33 to do it twice and introduce them with a different name? Is there like an inside joke I don’t know about where they just call him different names or……….

[@Soulraven2735]

Or like a Disney Sitcom when a celebrity cameos and they have that stock "wooo" and laugh play.

[@99Mateoo]

@@butterflymonster9726 me too honestly, kind of strange

[@lunchablecheese5931]

I love that a therapy company sponsored this video of two very unhinged adult men trying to visit every location of an obscure restaurant from the 2000s across the country

[@danelewis1998]

Coming back to watch this in July 2023 and seeing Margaritaville in the background when they're in the Mall of America is like going back to watch the first spiderverse movie and seeing that guy get hit with the bagel

[@spiral99]

LMAO

[@crumb.crumblet.S.crumbington]

i need to watch more ted nivision videos

[@snowy2619]

yes and I also need to watch more eddy burback videos

[@goofstergrugg]

You have been introduced to the Ted Nivison experience Crumb. It’s only due time before Ted will come to your house, climb through your window, give you an autograph, and will then give you a pretty good excuse to go to the emergency room. Welcome to the club! Why are you still here? You know all you need to know. Actually I would like to know, just for a friend How did you escape? You’ve met him so many times… HOW ARE YOUR LIMBS NOT MASSIVELY DAMAGED?

[@Pikampy]

I recommend his "Incorrect History of Milk/Pizza"

[@AleishaDraws]

we all do

[@justagameguy3465]

From Ted’s perspective, it’s a grand adventure with two beloved but imperfect heroes. From Eddy’s perspective it’s a grueling quest with torture every step of the way that makes you feel like you’re trapped in a repeating purgatory with an annoying sidekick alongside you.

[@Delta_Red]

So it's Sam and Frodo?

[@Elhastezy888]

@@Delta_Red 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@WolfSpider1459]

when batman becomes robin's sidekick

[@bobo6069]

yeh cool, stfu. Saw this comment 400 times already, be original for once in your life

[@thewestisthebest6608]

Buccees actually started when a guy thought “Hey, what if gas stations had nice bathrooms?” And then he built a gas station that became incredibly popular because the bathroom was clean Then he thought “What if everything else about gas stations didn’t suck?” And so he expanded his brand, gave his gas station chain a mascot, and just started selling anything and everything he could think people could ever want from a gas station and made it all high quality And that’s the story of Buccees!

[@lpchambers3681]

F*CKING LOVE BUCCCEES

[@kmoellski]

Bucees is great, always plan to make a stop there if I can. He captured the first experience pretty well😂

[@notaduck1595]

How bad are bathroom stations there? Are the showers green and toilets barely working and brown?

[@AskThe7]

​@@notaduck1595 you have showers at gas stations?

[@cj.nightingale]

​@@AskThe7long haul truckers!

[@clairvoyant1290]

The screaming about “you better be grateful” on the road trip is something I think a great many people can relate to.

[@beegbeegboiboi]

Ted is the guy who will commit to the bit, no matter how ridiculous it may seem. Never change Ted. Never change

[@user-mx6kq1bo8w]

Hey gitlll are your fart?? Cause I 😂😂

[@afampus]

So true…

[@harrypootis9519]

What bit? He’s succumbed to the rainforest

[@Soulraven2735]

@@harrypootis9519 No one, and I mean noooo one, could fake this much enthusiasm.

[@jessikasterling6506]

As the designer of the original prototype Rainforest Cafes (90's), I was thoroughly entertained watching this...thank you. (Mall of America, Schaumburg, Gurnee, and Disney....yes, I designed the erupting volcano). If you ever want some funny stories about when these were first developed let me know.

[@TheoTheCoolest]

I want a funny rainforest cafe story

[@D3xagon]

I too would enjoy a funni rainforest cafe story

[@krart8401]

im quite curious, what are some stories?

[@n.eptxne]

what are these stories you speak of?

[@senordinkus]

Give us the stories!

[@DadFeels]

Dad loves the rainforest cafe! Dad is jealous

[@night_owll28]

Official dad channel???

[@angela22778]

No way

[@DadFeels]

@@night_owll28 yes

[@AceOfBlackjack]

Lore found. Achievement earned.

[@what1570]

I love rainforest cafe too!

[@ic236]

Fun fact: according to google trends, July 2022 has the highest amount of searches for rainforest cafe (in Canada) than any other year

[@ricearonni1]

I love how Eddy's video is edited like a horror movie slowly regressing into the madness that was the worst experience of his life while Ted's is a comedy detailing the greatest and most magical road trip he has ever been on

[@jennytalya]

the Minnesota one is the best but eddy made it look like he was having PTSD in their

[@shawnalfaro6943]

Eddy: Fear and Loathing in a Rainforest Cafe

[@taylifts]

I like that this video is more about the trip as a whole and Eddy's is more about each restaurant and his descent into Madness, they really complement each other lol

[@0akshadow]

These are actually a masterclass on how to tell a story in different ways from the same event. Definitely really interesting to see what each person left in or kept out.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

I love how Eddy is basically having a progressive mental breakdown throughout the trip, while Ted's either slowly letting his inner child out, OR having a progressively more intense manic episode.

[@logicaloverdrive8197]

They both have the Forrest Madness, but it's manifesting different for them both.

[@mooonblooom]

i've been in the katy mills mall while it was closing and the only sign of life in the mall was that damn rainforest cafe. it was terrifying. it felt like i was transported to a liminal space and the only interesting thing there was a RAINFOREST CAFE

[@averyeml]

The WILD difference between Ted and Eddy’s videos absolutely sends me. I thought Eddy had just edited Ted to be way too happy and enthusiastic about the whole thing, but here we are lmao

[@vantruongthi9105]

ok

[@thitran6105]

ok

[@piratesageviazard1]

Sends you where?

[@SourSnail70]

@@piratesageviazard1 into orbit

[@jeremiahdaniels8974]

@@piratesageviazard1 to the Rainforest Cafe

[@redacted8567]

I like how Ted is so enthusiastic about everything in this video and in Eddy’s video he sounded like he was holding a shotgun under his own chin during the whole voice over recording. One way out. One way to escape the rainforest. Also, I live just outside Nashville and visit Opry Mills fairly often (for the LEGO store) and to see Ted and Eddy wander in the same mall I know so well is a bit like seeing Bigfoot in the background of a family picture.

[@LordThranduil234]

I felt the same way when I saw them in the MOA for the Bloomington one, so fun to see places you know so well in a KZbin vid.

[@zesst431]

That was the perfect way to describe that thank you :)

[@janine8140]

Eddy glossed over the Michigan one and it was barely mentioned here lol

[@OuaisAmelie]

I always went to the Opry Mills aquarium restaurant when I was a kid and I always felt superior to the ppl going to the RFC next door because ours had real animals lol

[@evakindall6194]

me too!! i was so happy

[@ccoolchic1]

Something as simple as Ted wanting to see a giant pistachio & Edd not wanting too yet they still went & saw it. That’s the humor that gets me. Thank you.

[@squirebungus]

I remember meeting ted on this journey and what a lovely time it was. Eddy was sobbing, chained to the table while ted took photos of every fish they had at the location in ontario. When I approached Ted to say hello his smile fell and he stared at me dead-eyed and breathing violently through his nostrils. By the time I exited the restaurant Ted was long gone, along with Eddie who was still chained up. As I was walking to the bus stop to go home, I heard a car start up and I turned around just in time to see Ted in the drivers seat, grinning from ear to ear, right before he ran me over with his 2002 toyota tacoma in the color forest green. Such a pleasure to finally meet Ted Nivison and to be able to watch his adventures from my hospital bed!

[@JudgeNicodemus]

I suppose this is inspired by Jerma psycho-posting?

[@Izzy-lc9dg]

How sweet 🥰🥰

[@pawncube6787]

@@JudgeNicodemus It's mostly a meme from the Chuckle Sandwich podcast that Ted Nivision is a violent person.

[@LtCdrXander]

@@JudgeNicodemus this has been going on for a while in Ted's comment sections. I dread to imagine Jerma and Ted in the same room. Together they would be fear and insanity incarnate

[@ibranmlr6139]

Indeed

[@l.eviathan]

ted's video is an emotional journey about reliving his golden years while eddy's video is about his internal battle with the gorillas in the bathroom

[@kaptainkahn1919]

Eddy's was also about losing his mental wellbeing and depression from losing the gorillas at the last location

[@haroldsaxon4579]

I can't wait for the sequel of Ted and Eddie traveling to the remaining Rainforest Cafes in France, UAE, Japan, and Malta

[@Malkmusianful]

You know Eddy would nuke the world while screaming about Safari Fries and Mojo Bones

[@forNoReason9]

Watching this for the third time, I’m realizing that this was just a massive ADHD hyper fixation for Ted… I feel for him so hard.

[@hannahmcswain9144]

This is what I’ve been saying! Like the better help add is the context for the different experiences they had.

[@haveagoodday7021]

The long awaited alternate POV despite only taking 6 days to release. The juxtaposition of Eddie's sanity slipping psycological horror and Ted's happy jovial buddy comedy is truly an innovation in cinema.

[@MovieFan1912]

This is the definition of a buddy comedy.

[@BubbyBoy]

Ted’s video is like playing through a fun storyline in a RPG, and Eddy’s video feels like an alternate path that reveals that everything wasn’t sunshine and rainbows after all

[@KhanuuG]

This is proof that Ted is a Psychic Vampire, slowly draining Eddys happiness and sanity over 3 weeks to fuel his own.

[@delusion5867]

where's gwyneth paltrows psychic vampire repellent when you need it?

[@jenna8923]

Colin Robinson core

[@TTHBLOX_]

Ted Nivison Colin Robinson It checks out

[@Omnibushido-]

@@TTHBLOX_Ted Nivison is just Colin Robinson backwards

[@unoriginallyanonyoumus601]

the margaritaville video is just proof for this

[@allat896]

I love how eddy said "imagine if it didnt start" when he started tbe car for the first time in the vid and kinda predicted they future fear ❤😂

[@brendanfinnegan3615]

This proves a theory of mine that anytime you see someone in a clearly non rental car across the country, you never know if they’re just up to some absolutely bonkers and pointless trip while crossing this god foresaken land

[@chalk2393]

We mortals could never understand them

[@grain9640]

I once saw an old car on the other side of the country from it's license plate and it had text I couldn't catch (it was dirty and small, and the car was moving away), but under the text there was a different bumper sticker that said "SUBSCRIBE"

[@Mitsuki424]

I drove a 30 hour round trip, 15 hours nonstop each way, in my own car. I’ve driven long trips just to see friends for a day or two and then go home. So yes, absolutely bonkers.

[@nikk4513]

As someone who takes multiple cross country trips and sleeps in my own car - youre not wrong.

[@starling1226]

Fr especially when you live in a small town/middle of nowhere. It’s like “why?”

[@Patterrz]

I'd never heard of Rainforest Cafe a week ago now i've watched over an hour worth of content on it between this and Eddy's video

[@big_sea]

yea

[@UnusGoblinBeetle]

The only other recent person to post anything about Rainforest Cafe that I can find besides these two is how to drink

[@jadedheartsz]

I live really close to the Gurnee Mills one.

[@ParadoxPerson02]

Same. XD

[@astersworld6169]

I LEGITIMATELY feel bad for you, honestly, because of how LIFE CHANGING it is as a kid man, my heart aches of you missing out on it man

[@DangerDan19]

The complete contrast between Eddy wanting to die the whole time, and Ted just being happy to be there is perfect.

[@thegirlnamedjessicamccown9194]

15:28 Drew and Amanda look like young grandparents... I dont know how to explain it. But I love it. Esp Amanda, she is so precious ♥

[@cakeisthebestintheworld]

I love the dichotomy between Eddy and Ted's videos. Eddy's is a retelling of his vacation through hell and Ted's is a retelling of his bucket list road trip

[@williamcatala154]

Ted: Loving life, having a good time, enjoying himself at all these Rainforest Cafes Eddy: Slowly losing his sanity at being forced to eat the same food over and over again, and only having his monkey friends to comfort him

[@NotTotallyHopeless]

I love how Eddy's video is this Odyssey to return home against all odds, battling depression and mediocre mall food and Ted's video is just non-stop joy punctuated by car problems and Eddy's misery.

[@jacquelinereid6895]

I was thinking the same thing. I guess perspective is a lot of it.

[@KetsubanSolo]

I love this video. My sister and my niece (6yo) are currently on a roadtrip vacation, and when I found out they were visiting in-laws in Katy TX for a few days, I remembered this vid and I told them that they're in a city with an RFC, and they gave it a shot! My niece absolutely loved it (she loves animals, nature, and french fries, so you can imagine who had lots of SAFARI FRIES), and wants to come back! When I called to see how they were doing, despite all my niece had seen, the highlight to her trip was the RFC. We may joke about it, but this place is truly magical to children. Oh yeah, also my sister thought it was pretty nice and now brother-in-law is dreading visiting his parents, because he knows that from now on he has to take his daughter to the RFC every time they go.

[@RandomUser11170]

Haha, this actually reminds me of a funny story about Ted Nivison and the Rainforest Cafe! A couple years back, I was actually at a Rainforest Cafe with my family and I saw none other than Ted Nivison! Being the huge fan that I was, I thought it might be nice to get a picture with him or something, so I decided to approach him and say hi. As soon as I was about to open my mouth though, Ted shushed me and said, "Do you really think you have the RIGHT to talk to ME? Do you know who I am?" He then grabbed my arm and snapped it in two, watching me writhe in agony as I fell to the ground. He took some of the ornamental plates they had at the Cafe and smashed them over my head. He then took some of the plastic toys of dart frogs and other rainforest animals and shoved them down my throat. Finally, he pulled out his trusty hammer and snapped both of my knees in two. He swore to me, "If I EVER see your stupid face again, you'll face the TRUE wrath of the Kneebreaker..." Classic Ted!

[@epicgamner1139]

i love the ted he is such funny

[@Thumbdinky]

Classic Ted :)

[@jamesambrosini2860]

Had me in the first half ngl

[@ayaanmohammad6645]

Truly, he follows the path of Bamba

[@manguymanfellaman]

Nice to see another positive fan interaction.

[@PauaP]

I swear, every time Ted's gonna talk about his car, we always gotta hear its year, brand and model. Every single damn time.

[@TedNivison]

I don’t understand, it’s my 2002 Toyota Tacoma, and I gotta make sure people know that’s what it is

[@AlicesMazduhs]

@@TedNivison the craziest thing is, I know a lot of people that would SHOVEL money out for a 2002 Toyota Tacoma in Forest Green. Tacos are highly sought after.

[@oscarisinsane]

Yup, I just sold mine :,( but they gave me an offer I just could not refuse. $16,000 for a 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4wD Pre-Limited TRD. I’m going to miss that truck so much 🫡

[@maxxam8123]

@@AlicesMazduhs You can get a Taco pretty cheap. There readily available at this place called Taco Bell. Don't know if you heard of them.

[@AlicesMazduhs]

@@oscarisinsane whatcha getting with that money?

[@ripley4884]

as a texan, i think that watching saving private ryan at full blast at a midas at 7:30am is the most texan thing i have heard besides going to bucee's. how they managed to get through so much of the state and never went to one until florida is astounding

[@onyourleft4194]

I know!!! When he seemed surprised at bucee’s existing I had to do a double take bc I genuinely forgot they weren’t a nationwide thing

[@ryanschwartz4959]

I’ll say, considering they should’ve passed 2 locations on the way to San Antonio, 2 or 3 on the way to Houston, and one more heading out of Houston

[@riley2243]

@@onyourleft4194 it’s definitely not national, but as of now they’re in a few states

[@icantthinkofanythingclever1802]

I don't know why but I keep coming back to Ted and Eddy's road trip videos. For some reason I actually enjoy them that much and if they did something like going to every Bubba Gump location I would watch that.

[@real_abender]

Fun fact, not only is there a Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs, but there's also a place called "T-Rex Cafe" that's from the same people that made RFC, and it's all dinosaur themed. Prehistoric environment, dino animatronics everywhere, and instead of a thunderstorm, it has meteor showers. It's really freaking cool.

[@Multi-Waves_Music]

That's awesomeeee

[@Brady482]

Yes! I loved going to those as a kid! There was one at the Legends in Kansas City but it closed down which broke my heart.

[@fabiancovarrubias8710]

I will always hold tree cafe higher then rfc, you can’t change my mind because dinosaurs are fucking awesome

[@ahumanbeingjustlikeyou.9242]

I’ve never been to Disneyland but I want to dine at this place when I go :)

[@luck0717]

@@Brady482 WHAHAAAT NOOOOOO

[@Sclumsy]

Fun fact: Within the span of this video, a thunderstorm took place in a Rainforest Cafe somewhere.

[@pillowmint4622]

every 20 minutes in Rainforest Cafe, a thunderstorm passes.

[@swettyspaghtti]

fun fact he ripped off another youtubers idea

[@Spoky_Pun]

​@swettyspaghtti are you implying that he ripped off Eddy's idea? if so, then im sorry to inform you that you are wrong, Eddy gave Ted a shoutout on his video

[@fuurinax0]

@@swettyspaghtti wdym? eddy and ted are literally the first people to do this

[@swettyspaghtti]

@@fuurinax0 lmao

[@matthewhastie8351]

Seeing Eddy happy at the start of this video is chilling, knowing that he has a psychological breakdown later in the trip

[@connor7272]

Eddys vid: watching a man slowly lose his will to live Ted’s vid: watching a man slowly lose his will to live, but from the perspective of a close friend

[@billwilliamson1506]

Ted: Childlike wonder and nostalgia trip enjoying Safari fries and aquariums Eddy: Heart of Darkness

[@StormX6]

Ted’s video: A wonderful and optimistic journey reliving childhood at Rainforest Cafe Eddy’s video: A psychological thriller of a man’s decline into insanity

[@justanobadi6655]

@@StormX6 yeah, heart of darkness/ Apocalypse Now

[@Karan-Aujla]

Conraad? Man of culture.

[@samurius562]

@@Karan-Aujla fuck conrad, all my homies hate joe conrad, Heart of Darkness' idea of "a heart of darkness" was based off of racist tropes about people and civilization. Check out Chinua Achebe's An Image of Africa for a really interesting read

[@timnoskill]

top tier comment right here

[@jeff-1738]

I’d pay for this to become a series. They’ve got the perfect comedy duo energy

[@zackeryh250]

I think Eddy would literally die.

[@pillage_party_and_papacy]

Ted Nivison and Eddy Burback in Café Cornacopia

[@THEmilkyboi]

Next they should go to every McDonald's in North America.

[@professionaltaxevader2699]

@@THEmilkyboi there's 13,000 McDonald's in the US alone it's gotta take longer than 3 weeks

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

@@THEmilkyboi every Chuck E. Cheese's in North America

[@Silversky1113]

Love the juxtaposition between Ted's video and Eddy's video. Ted's is an enthusiastic, optimistic view at the cafe in an attempt to recapture a bit of childhood magic. Meanwhile Eddy's is a slow descent into madness as he is tortured to relive his experience at the cafe over and over again over the span of weeks. This was such a fun ride.

[@bigmaxethanschannel1428]

The duality of Ted and Eddy

[@capybor2568]

This really is a cinematic masterpiece, sometimes I forget how talented Ted is as a director

[@Qaztar44]

The “MAYBE ITS ALL I HAVE!” moment was so powerful to me. Ted really unleashed his true feelings, he allowed the confident rainforest cafe facade to slip for a moment, and we saw the real Ted - a man, nay a boy, deeply afraid of losing his favorite restaurant chain.

[@moonwhooper]

What a relatable character

[@jesssoucy4976]

Watching Ted's jovial adventure after Eddy's existential crisis is so funny

[@Copperyfoxx]

💯

[@ALLCAPSKELL]

My thoughts exactly.

[@fannin8583]

Especially since Ted is a much better KZbinr who isn’t just like shitty person

[@quanzoboi420]

It’s so funny seeing the difference between Eddy and Teds perspectives. Eddy literally hated every minute of it and you could tell through the whole vid and in this one you can see how much Ted is loving almost every minute of it.

[@mowen9816]

This is the wildest comfort video I’ve ever had

[@jimboscull5459]

The only thing that could make Eddy's video of absolute devastation and suffering through something so incredibly needless and stupid, is this, Ted's video of unbridled joy and enthusiasm like an overjoyed youthful child experiencing his favorite thing over and over again without a hint of it getting old or less pleasing to experience, these two are the yin and yang of youtube and their existence together is perfect harmony. Never change, either of you, I love it

[@ardra6360]

this was worded so beautifully loved reading this !

[@Theeditor2828]

I genuinely want a movie version of Ted and eddy traveling across the country, just doing random shit and running into a bunch of different youtubers and doing random shit all while going to the rainforest cafe’s

[@OldManOfTheForest]

Yes

[@CPS747-8]

"Ted and Ed Trek the Rainforests"

[@Sabbathtage]

This is EXACTLY what Eddy needs more of; more time spent going to Rainforest Cafes.

[@Brandnewtunatataki]

movin right along

[@moviesquad73]

Directed by KZbinr movie veteran Alex Winter

[@baka785]

Ted has such an aggressively positive energy that I just can’t even begin to fathom. I would 100% go with him to every Rainforest Cafe if asked, just because I know I couldn’t possibly be in a negative mood with someone like him around.

[@Joffe.]

and because he would shatter your kneecaps if you didn’t go

[@UltimateX7Smash]

Eddie begs to differ

[@sergioflores477]

You should watch Eddie’s video

[@emilypolio9783]

Nothing brings my Texan heart more joy than Teds absolute delight at the Buc-ees brand.

[@crowskinned]

learning that Ted has ADHD made everything make perfect sense. yeah. the second anyone with ADHD finds something we love, we can literally do that one thing nonstop until we die.

[@Verdego]

Yep, that sounds about right.

[@maxboyden5209]

@@Verdego incredibly true.

[@krawlie4420]

Yep

[@quack-tastictictac1630]

Can confirm.

[@kobold_sushi_executive_chef]

Agreed

[@haylee7951]

You are literally the only person that could possibly make driving across the country to go to 18 rainforest cafes with someone who is seriously cracking their psyche over it absolutely captivating. And you did it so well.

[@Zarastro54]

Love how Eddy’s frustration in these clips is like 1/3 for the bit but 2/3 genuine anger.

[@ArkayeCh]

Couldn't have imagined a better sponsor to reflect how it feels like to become worse at the end of a journey than BetterHelp.

[@hannahs3324]

This video tapped into my sense of humour and broke it irreparably. Ted's delusional optimism and childlike wonder, and Eddy's ever growing despair paired like fine wine. thank you for your work, gentlemen.

[@obtainclout2324]

"we'll just table this conversation for now"

[@bigjohnsbreakfastlog5819]

Ted: "Eddy was a bigger Rainforest Cafe fan than ever." Eddy: *"I WILL NEVER EAT ANOTHER GODDAMN SAFARI FRY AS LONG AS I LIVE!!!"*,

[@thecheezyweebboy8835]

Tim

[@bigjohnsbreakfastlog5819]

@@thecheezyweebboy8835 Autocorrection is a pain and I only noticed

[@1.21gigawatts2]

I love randomly stumbling across high quality, long form content like this on KZbin. A half an hour video about travelling to cafes I have never heard of? let me grab a blankie and a hot chocolate because I am one hundred percent invested. I can't tell you how often I fantasize about taking road trips across the country but I instead play American Truck Simulator so this was a nice therapeutic fix for me.

[@ijustlikethiscrapokay]

you MUST watch eddy’s vlog to get the full story and see his perspective, the storytelling of both vlogs combined is masterful

[@wrightexe1]

I don't know why these kinds of videos interest me so much. Usually I can't sit through a five minute meh video but I'd watch hours of this stuff

[@justinharvie8126]

@@wrightexe1 One of my favorites is Ewan McGregor's motorcycle road trip trilogy he took across Europe. The Long Way Series (Long Way Round (2004), Long Way Down (2007) and Long Way Up(2020)) - literally hours of this sort of content. Each has 10 episodes of 42 minutes long. All with Obi-Wan travelling Europe. I highly recommend checking it out.

[@i.d.9754]

If you've never heard of a Rainforest Cafe until now, then...I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing

[@kimngo1629]

ok

[@cautionhazardous2236]

Ted’s editing and scripting is impeccable, his pacing is immaculate, I love this man

[@jaketran3480]

Ted: beautiful story about two friends having the time of their lives and creating wonderful memories. Conclusion: cups. Eddy: a painful, realistic documentary that progressively gets worse and worse, dealing with Ted's antics and getting PTSD from the jungle animals and the rainstorms, only to be liberated from his suffering at the end. Conclusion: PAIN.

[@nerdyworld938]

Cups?

[@mateosalinas449]

@@nerdyworld938 cups

[@nerdyworld938]

@@mateosalinas449 ?

[@mateosalinas449]

@@nerdyworld938 Did you watch the video til the end?

[@nerdyworld938]

@@mateosalinas449 ooooh the rain forest cafe merch cups oooh!! Those cups!

[@JacobKealohi]

Ted's increasing excitement accompanied by Eddy's slow descent into madness every RFC they go to is the perfect combination for chaos.

[@Fridged]

The fact the both this and eddys vid use mostly the same footage and are of the same trip but are WILDLY different is mind blowing to me. Im loving it

[@TedNivison]

There was actually very little footage shared between us we just were both filming all the time

[@pseudosushi8946]

I am proud to say this video actually was the little push I needed to go to the university of Delaware in Newark. I'm now a sophomore and going to get my masters in marine biology. So thanks I guess?

[@rosalindgatto9630]

You and Eddy have rejuvinated the public interest in rainforest cafe more than any actual advertisements the company could buy.

[@thelastchannelonyoutube]

All this time, Eddy has been wondering why Ted hasn’t gone insane from the trip. He has failed to recognize that Ted has already lost his sanity long ago, and he has no intention of getting it back.

[@Yetiii23]

Yeah, back in the saving private Midas

[@whobee1754]

Eddy in his video: "how is he still so happy" Ted: "I'm basically a professional roadtripper"

[@arlogatsby7508]

With Ted and Eddy's videos, I kind of wish Drew Gooden would just make a video about how he went to a single Rainforest Cafe to have dinner with Eddy and Ted.

[@averagecoasterenjoyer]

That would be hilarious

[@mr.toonski2238]

That could also be said with Danny Gonzalez, NakeyJakey and all the other KZbinrs that appeared in this video as well.

[@rowboattheboat]

@@mr.toonski2238 i think the specification of drew made sense tbh-