I introduced BJ.. FINALLY!! 🤣 Zach Rushing “My First Black Cookout” Reaction | ImStillAsia

[@hockemeyer1]

I'm white. In the 70s I was in my 20s my closest friend was a black man and his wife who were around 40. Actually that whole family and our family got to be family. My friend Sonny taught me how to BBQ meat. Showed me how to make great sauce. and after a while of me working on my sauce, we had contests. Sonny's boys taught mine how to ride a bike. Their boys were several years older than ours, their two oldest were teens, my oldest was an infant when we met. My second came about 4 years down the line. I named him after my best friend and his wife. Sonny's real name was Alexander. Audrey was his wife. Her middle name was Lee so it worked for a middle name for my boy. We did things together from one end of the calendar to the other. We live in Michigan so, even tho I do BBQ outside year round, eating outside is a bit of a problem in a foot of snow. But starting Memorial Day and going through Labor Day we cooked together every Summer holiday and every special event. I would bring my grill to Sonny's and we would cook for 2 days sometimes. We'd drag a TV outside will we cooked and watch whatever sport was in season at the time, baseball then football. We had fun ribbing each other as, except for basketball, we each liked opposing teams. Sonny was a fan of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions, me being a displaced Chicago boy was an avid fan of the White Sox and Chicago Bears. It also became a tradition that i would bring and grill 5 to 10 pounds of hot Italian Sausage for Sonny and I to snack while cooking and watching the game and any friend who might stop by, washed down with a little beer. Our ladies and Sonny's mother in law cooked all the sides inside. Our biggest weekend was Labor Day. We cooked enough for the neighborhood it seemed. At least a lot of friend stopped by to grab a plate. I remember our last BBQ was Labor Day of 1980, I was offered a new job with a substantial raise in another city. But that last Labor Day, we borrowed grills. We had 7 grills going, we cooked 11 whole slabs of ribs, 8 chickens, dogs, and burgers. It was a great day. He and his wife have left this world 20 or 30 years ago now. I miss them. I miss Sonny more than a brother. We fished together, we got in trouble with our wives together, we gardened. Great times.

[@mistymichelle9957]

What an awesome story! You have a 42 year-old Texan wiping tears from her eyes. Thank you for sharing. 💙 from Texas.

[@oystersnag]

Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like two great families that this world needs more of.

[@leodanysperezreyes1145]

Wow what a beautiful story, may you’re friend and wife RIP

[@brentbeardsley655]

Great story! We have more in common than the media wants us to think. I grew up in an African-American neighborhood and Zach ain't lying. You get invited you better go!

[@hockemeyer1]

@@brentbeardsley655 I believe that without the media and self serving politicians, the remnants of racism would die of natural causes among everyday people. It would only exist among those very few who love their own pain more than themselves.

[@nathanmiller2521]

Zach is like 6’4 270lbs he played football at Wyoming. The he fought cancer 3 times. He’s a good dude. All the charity that he does. We need more people like him

[@cshubs]

Cancer three times?? Damn, so unfair.

[@isaacbrummett7926]

AMEN MATE ​@@cshubs

[@walkofnails2923]

Zach said that his buddy, the guy who invited him to the cookout, told him much later that the men at the table had “fixed” the cards while Zach was sleeping off his food coma. The made it so that he had the best spades hand ever. They were waiting for him to wake up so they could mess with him 😂😂

[@TheLuv4tankian]

That is Incredible!!

[@pleasehelp2446]

That's some shit I would do

[@Jessicaisawakenow]

I'm dying because I thought maybe full on napping was an exaggeration hahahahaha

[@lenawright1857]

That's pretty much what I figured lol! That's something I would have done 😂

[@CountryboyRew]

I haven't seen that but I figured that's what had happened cause that's like some stuff I would do messing with someone 😆 good times

[@deeburns3701]

Asia...thx for this. It brought back some great memories. I'm handicap and in a wheelchair. One day last summer, I was down on the beach at Lake Michigan. I'm sitting under a shade tree on my beach blanket, my wheelchair next to me and my cooler on the other side of me. All of the sudden a large African American family came down and set up a large table next to me. It was obviously some type of family get together. They were cooking, playing games, dancing to music, etc. All of the sudden, one of the Auntie's brought over a HUGE plate of food and said, "Here you go, baby. U need to eat." I must have had tears in my eyes when I looked at her cuz she said, "It's OK baby. We got plenty of food and this is our way of showing u that we love u." That moment meant more to me than u will ever know. I will never forget it. Thx for the review...very funny!

[@TheTurinturumbar]

The guy's funny as hell and just an all round solid decent person. Three time cancer survivor, does all kinds of charity stuff, the kind of guy to find chores to hire a kid showing up on his doorstep who wants to work to buy his mom a good birthday present. Gave him good money to. I have the utmost respect for this man.

[@brziperiod]

He that "you might vote red but you a good dude" dude

[@TheTurinturumbar]

@@brziperiod like most who vote red. Maybe not as good as Zach but still good. I'm sure most who vote blue are good too, but then 70% in prison are democrat sooo...

[@TheLuv4tankian]

Thank you for all that info!

[@TheTurinturumbar]

@@TheLuv4tankian my pleasure.

[@abrahamkassis3138]

Oh wow didnt know that! Mans got a big heart!

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

A few years ago I was driving back to Tennessee from Mississippi. Anyhow, While driving back I stopped in Laurel, Mississippi on Beacon Street near the projects where I was the only White dude for a few miles to fuel up. A black fellow saw my license plate and said Hey, You from Tennessee? I said, Yes. He said, Come across the street where were having a Bar-B-Que and we will fix you up some food for the road. After he introduced to some folks and walked me back to my car I had 2 grocery bags full of food. He shook my hand and wish me a safe trip back home. To The folks that may still live on Beacon Street in Laurel, Mississippi Thanks for the food and hospitality. Much love from Middle, Tennessee.

[@bethbrashier291]

Love this! I’m from Laurel, great story🙂. This part of the state is a good place to be.

[@dannyd.5324]

I’m a white man, 27 from North Carolina. One of my closest friends is a black man named J.J. and I was invited to his family’s cookout not long ago. I was able to meet his father, sister and extended family for the first time. His mother and grandmother have always treated me like family and they, as well as his aunties really did take care of me just like everyone else with food, hospitality and love. However I did lose $50 in a poker game and nobody ever let that go haha!

[@claycollins9852]

As far as the south, I've lived in VA and in NC. Black people and white people in NC are just on a different level of good with each other. I have met so many black people here that are family now. I love it here.

[@dannyd.5324]

@@claycollins9852 NC is a special place man. There are tough places like everywhere, but there’s a strong sense of community all-round.

[@kevinmcgaw934]

I'm in Charlotte and you are 💯 on that.​@@claycollins9852

[@briandobson5135]

I am white, my niece married into a black family FROM LOUISIANA!!! Let me tell you something....Zach is dead on correct! I had a total blast at my first cookout with her in-laws. And REAL CAJUN FOOD as an added bonus!!

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Loo-sa-anna. Jeez, that's the major leagues. Those ladies can cook! That's food coma time FOR SURE

[@wesmartyn3829]

My best friend of 40 years, from Trinidad, invited me over for the family Christmas Eve celebration. The most memorable moment, I can remember. Also, at his wedding, his mom grabbed me, to introduce me to members of family from out of town, as her son. Proudest moment of my life.

[@MrPuppyboy13]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@boredommademedothis]

@@MrPuppyboy13 ohhhh naybaa. Lol

[@leodanysperezreyes1145]

We need more people like Zach and the two of you in this world, much blessings to you and your husband.

[@appo9357]

He’s so much a part of that family that Mama T gave him her recipe for sausage gravy and a nickname.

[@Trapper50cal]

Oh shit, that's for real.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Mama T calls him "Honkey Kong".

[@davidtullis2810]

His buddy admitted later they dealt him all aces and spades to see his reaction

[@garyblevins3532]

Family ain't about blood or color. It's about the love, respect and the thangs that most folks don't know about. bein real, lovin those who ya consider as family. Trust, respect, honor, love and appreciation from others is worth more than any amount of money

[@jom7604]

My Mother's best friend came from co-workers in the same company. We are white and they were black. They were so welcoming to us and we always invited each other to celebrations. Even though my Mother has passed, to this day...I am still invited to birthday parties, wedding's and everything thing in between. I believe it is all about love and respect. Not race...we are all God's children, and true love is color blind. 🥰💓

[@ohmightywez]

I actually did go to my first all black cookout! lol My friend Khadija invited me to her brother’s birthday and pool party. First of all, I’m not just white, I’m Irish white - so white that I’m almost pale blue. Secondly, I have the most Catholic name on the planet - Mary Therese. After half an hour of meeting the brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and friends and being told “Dang girl! How’d you get so white!!!” And then being asked over and over what my name was, they all gave up trying to say it and just called me white girl for the rest of the night. lol They loved the fact I didn’t know the music, couldn’t dance to it, didn’t know the games. I ate like a fool, and I sang happy birthday as loudly as I could because that’s the only song I knew. Hahaha. That was 12 years ago, and I’ve been to every one of King’s birthdays since. They all mostly know my name now, but I’m still “White Girl” because it’s funny. 🙂

[@leslie8743]

I had 26 aunts and uncles and 86 cousins and many kids. My mom and aunts could make the best food and everyone was welcomed. We are white and hillbillies. Lol. Would never change the feeling of pure love and incredible stories and we kids would sit on the ground and listen for hours. We were blessed. ❤

[@crazydale1000]

I dated a black gal for 6 years. The black cookouts were awesome. I'm white of course. We were supposed to get married. She passed. A horrible memory.

[@TheLuv4tankian]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine.

[@TheLuv4tankian]

Oh my goodness! I am terribly Sorry for your tragic loss. I cannot imagine that pain. However, you are here sharing your experiences and I have no doubt she is so happy and proud of you! I wish you the best moving forward.

[@callospaziale]

Im so sorry man Rest In Peace

[@BoxerRick]

I’m sorry to hear that, Brother. God bless yall

[@keiondrepollock9036]

Sorry for the lost 🙏🏾❤️

[@davidstephens6462]

My country band played a black family reunion for 3 years straight back in the 80's. After the first year they invited our families. And Zach's right, ain't no better food, and no better hospitality. Sun start going down, time to dance! We'd play all the line dance and bluesy belly rubbin' songs we knew. Always some great uncle bringing the band red cups of the Bull or Colt45 and another communal cup about half full of shine. Was always a blast!!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

🤣 ASIA! You gotta show BJ the next part about Zack going back for the fish fry- BJ hasn’t even seen the fish fry part yet AND said they yell “Gator” when playing bones while scamming you- 😂. THATS EXACTLY one of the things Zack mentioned that happened at the fish fry part when he goes back!!! Y’all gotta do that follow up one- please.. I can’t wait! I need all the laughs I can get right now! 😅 love y’all-💖💙👍

[@braddemerest5056]

Yesss!! 😂🤣

[@sandiflinchum6925]

Yess.. it's a must. " The only white thing here is the salt shaker, the napkins and ME!

[@jimparis5073]

I’ve watch so many reactions to this and “the salt shaker the napkins and ME” kills me every damn time

[@bradbutcher3984]

I went to a Juneteenth bbq here in Texas in 2017 with a girl I was talking to. Well it was night of June 18th when all the bbq is cooking. We drank and played dominoes till 7 am. I thought some might not like a black girl bringing a white guy but most everyone knew my family and were very very nice. Especially when her grandfather remembered my father was the first white man asked to judge at the historic all black Ames Rodeo in the early 70's. It was just like being at my family's 4th of July bbq.

[@lextek.]

I LOVE Zach! And he has so much content on KZbin. Even his bits that are somewhat serious are funny. Keep him in the rotation. He's got so big on YT that I hear he's thinking of going on the road and hittin' some bars and clubs. And you're right, the way he tells his stories you feel you're right there seeing everything. Five thumbs up!

[@goldiekildea2924]

OMG! Back in high school which for me was 1981, I was best friends with a black girl named Lailani. She invited me to her family's barbeque and I said I would love to go and so I went and let me tell you just how much fun I had. Everyone was having such a great time and honestly I never realized that Lani was black until I went to her barbeque that day!! Seriously I never really saw her as black! I guess I am color blind. I remember getting outta my car and there must have been over a hundred people there and they were all black and that's when I got smacked in the face with the realization that my very best friend was indeed black. lol well anyway everybody was so nice to me and quite eager to meet me and they all made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. I ate so much at that barbeque and everything was Silk delicious!! If I was nervous it sure didn't last too !omg bc they were down to earth. What a beautiful memory. Thank you Asia for posting this.

[@goldiekildea2924]

Correction - Silk should read So

[@justlooking1087]

lol was she light skinned?

[@veganlion4328]

Aw he was great! I love y'all thank you for this I needed a lift tonight. ❤️

[@68pointbreak]

I know exactly how he felt. Being the only Asian at the cookout. Very nervous but everyone was nice and didn't make me feel different. Best time ever. This was in the 90s

[@-.NYX.-]

this was brilliant! TY so much guys. Your laugh is so infectious ^_^ much ♥

[@maritalartschamp]

Can we hear Asia sing more? Such a good voice!

[@AsiaandBJReact]

❤️

[@devildog17013]

From what I understand, his friend later revealed that, while he was passed out, they 'fixed' his hand with all good cards to mess with him.

[@shawnnixon2811]

Love to listen to Zack. Been to black cookouts and tons of white family cookouts ain't alot of differences in the rural south.we all love to eat and get family together. Though sadly these days seems folks are less and less into that 😥.

[@garrettreed6166]

Zach reminds me so much of my buddies from Mississippi. I was an 18 year old black kid from New Orleans who just happened to be smart enough to get a scholarship to go to college(USM in Hattiesburg) I was wary at first and there were a few negative people that I had to deal with. They were far outnumbered by the good people I met during that time. I still have a close friend(more like a brother) who I still talk to and we will visit any time there is a chance to. His daughter just made 22 and is on track to graduate from college next semester. She made it clear that her Uncle better be there!😁 I will because they are as much a part of my family as those blood relatives.👍

[@robynlyn7395]

I am here for it. This about to be good. Zach is hilarious. Hope you guys are having an amazing day.

[@donnabannister793]

🤣🤣🤣cant stop laughing, what a great way to start the day (Australia time 9am) LOVE THIS!!!❤💯 😂love your reactions Asia & Bj...I'm laughing at you guys laughing🤣

[@karenhickey1086]

Now you gotta get him to watch Tale of Opossum.. He'll die laughing at how he describes everything.. Lol

[@elischultes6587]

Momma T taught Zack how to make sausage gravy. He got her permission to say mustard and Worcestershire sauce is important ingredients.

[@mopedboy07]

How am I just coming across this channel now? You two are amazing the chemistry the commentary. Everything is top notch. 10/10 instant subscriber

[@AsiaandBJReact]

Thanks Robert!! We appreciate your comment and sub!

[@kesleycottrell1416]

We have a neighbor party/picnic. We have a literal rainbow of colors in our neighborhood. We all really love each other. Derek my black buddy do everything together. He gave me the biggest compliment of all at the cook out. He said my ribs was better than his Mom's.

[@sf0tacticalguy]

Hysterical! Glad that you are introducing BJ to Zach and his comedy.

[@Zebred2001]

I've heard this story a few times now and my mouth waters every time. I can almost taste that food! Reminds me of the classic SNL skit - A Touch of Heat!

[@nathanreed1269]

This man did more to bring us all together with one video than all the politicians with all their policies.

[@chonzzza]

the best part is that he didn't even mention his friend´s name but "Momma T" was deeply engraved in his soul, like some kind of hierarchy that he must respect at all cost...XD

[@KathyAnne28]

That's something that's universal for southerners no matter your gender, religion or race - there's a hierarchy in the family, for sure, and if you're disrespectful, you'll get UN-invited way fast.

[@bjsecosky]

I'm glad he finally knows who Zach is!! I needed your reactions after the last 9 days. 💗 ya always

[@scottvanhille5688]

LOL Asia, you finally introduced BJ to him. Haha! I remember your reaction to this Asia. Hilarious. This was his first one. I still think Zach should do stand-up comedy. BJ needs to see all of his vids.

[@michellemoreland3783]

I love Zach's humor and second to that is your reactions. I re-watch this multiple times just for your reactions. LOL

[@daniellehurrell6620]

This is one of my favorite videos/reactions to watch. It's hilarious how true it seems to be. I've never been to a black/southern cookout, but it sounds like an amazing time. I'd love to go! 🤣

[@anessalyn1035]

Zach has his own language, pickem up truck, white not stupid, down like 4 flats, and hit me in the face with a wet mop. Please do his Disney Plus story

[@gerardroll6468]

Let’s not forget his epic line from the Fish Fry story… “I’m hotter than a fresh f**ked fox in a damn forest fire” & even better, in his “we ain’t built for this!” video where he describes the Arctic like storm that hit the south & the effect it had on a “certain” part of his body (remember the tic-tac comment?) 😂😂😂

[@gerardroll6468]

Another good Zach-ism is… “It is colder than a witches’ titty flying over a well diggers’ asshole in Idaho” (from the “we ain’t built for this!” video)… That line is EPIC ✋️😝🤚

[@freedomfan4272]

@Anessa Lyn alot of people here in the south talks like Zach does. He does have some of his own words or sayings but us southerners have our own language

[@derekmosley775]

Love you guys. Throw bones is dice.Bumpin bones is dominos.

[@openyoureyes909jones6]

In the army, they called dominoes 'slappin bones' iirc....might be a regional thing

[@lisaevansthefam2425]

I’ve been to many black, Asian, Italian, etc… cookouts they are awesome

[@MooreCEJr]

Great rereaction Asia,... glad you got to hear BJ. You know BJ has to hear about "Possum" :)

[@lemonnpuff8737]

I worked at a restaurant supply store that was open to the public and a large part of our clientele was inner city black owned restaurants. I swear the absolute nicest, upbeat, and charitable people ever. Especially the oldest, a 96 year old woman who started a BBQ joint and passed it on to her grandson. He still took her shopping with him though and she was still in charge of the pecan pie. I tell you our entire staff was absolutely heartbroken the week he came in without her. She fell and a week later she was gone. Every last person who knew her was gutted. Looking back at my time there I can tell you my nicest customers that you walked away feeling good from were the black owned BBQ and wing joints.

[@dallastx214]

Mexican-American and African American cookouts are great. If you are a guest at one of these cookouts you will be treated with tremendous respect.

[@msaz2720]

Awe come on now, Spades is my favorite game! Hell yes I’ve been to a black cookout, I grew up in the inner city of Pittsburgh Pa! I ran around with all kinds of people, I never stopped to think about race, sexual preference, religion or nationality, all I thought about was if we were cool with each other, then we were good! Love your channel, you all crack me up!👏🏽👏🏻👏👏🏾👏🏿💖

[@stanleywiggins5047]

Zac is just great, this old OZIE knows good people. 👍 You got to do more Zac Rushing.

[@rayzufall8924]

First let me say that your laugh is killing me. I love your reactions. Next let me say that i have been in this situation. I am a white male and my wife is black. I have learned so much that i didnt know. Lol. This video makes me laugh so hard. Its so funny.

[@johnablamsky5242]

love watching both of you together reacting to videos

[@jesj27]

Ok this is gonna be good. Got my popcorn ready. Don't make me choke you 2!!! 🍿🍿

[@bigbpotter1421]

I got pulled into an all black family reunion at a park one time and it was just like that! 😂 best time ever 🙌

[@accountablehog]

Excited for BJ to see this…. 😂😂😂

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@CorbinClardy-l7k]

I love, love, LOVE Asia n BJ, such a cool couple. They are the definition of chill

[@MartinScheuerJr]

I’ve been here once….I’ve been goin back since forever. Incredible! Love it!

[@Samurai_Stoner]

I grew up in a Italian family, you do not tell a Italian grandma you aren't hungry...

[@BoxerRick]

Loved this. We live in the South where making BBQ is a valuable life skill. Love you guys. God bless you and keep spreading that positive vibe. The world needs more

[@the1andonlyknudsen]

This cracks me up every time. Never gets old!!

[@sergestorms8044]

omg im watching this with friend for the first tim..asia is inspiringad bj is my guy..were laughing so much thank you and have a blessed holiday

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Momma T’s Fish Fry- gotta do it 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yesssssssss BJ even just mentioned they yell “gator” while hustling you in dominoes.. and Zack says that’s exactly what happened- oh I hope they do it soon!!

[@lady4real75]

My cousin played for Oregon Ducks and a few years with several teams in the NFL. I have seen many of White boyz like him. One in particular, Jimmy. he was corn feed, from Oklahoma. He loved my Mama potato salad.

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Just watched this on LFR FAMILY! Great story! Much love! 😎✌❤

[@MandiLJ22]

Liked and commented automatically! I KNOW this is gonna be good!

[@troywest]

I need to go to a cookout like this ... Sounds like a great time 😋🧡

[@stevensprunger3422]

I know this guy is so down to earth and so funny my God he’s hilarious his storytelling abilities are hilarious!!

[@truthseeker6532]

That guy's vid is an: INSTANT MUST SEE CLASSIC!!!!!

[@scottsmith3003]

I subscribed the minute I saw the Mavericks cap! Also - You guys are FUNNY!

[@AsiaandBJReact]

Aye Scott, really appreciate your sub ❤️❤️ GO MAVS!

[@kparsa1]

Best video ever! I can totally agree with everything he said about having an amazing time and eating so much food.

[@brianstocks8049]

I went to a church that was like that..I had no clue what was going on..everybody was so warm and when I asked for more cake, and I wanting to know what it was, they just laughed and told me, but winked at me and told me there maybe a little bit more...I died...and the food was GOOD

[@Volyren]

Im from Ireland but live in South Carolina. Went to a black friend's house for thanksgiving. His aunt and her friend asked me whose cake i wanted to eat. Keep in mind, i haven't seen any desserts yet, and i'm a *HUGE* smartass. So i said "Well, Sherry's husband is here, but yours is looking damn tasty in those pants, Tamika." 🤦‍♂️ Now, any time i'm there, the jokes about irish cream and coffee never stop.

[@steveparish4209]

Putting yourself in uncomfortable situations is how you grow as a person. It also helps you learn to appreciate others for how their differences really ain't so different!

[@jessquinn6106]

"Throwing Bones" means Dice. "Laying Bones" means Dominoes. "Racking Bones" means Trifold/Scaffolds.

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

Holy shit Asia, I didn’t know you could sing and to throw out two occasions……..I am definitely here for it.

[@colinjames7569]

“I’m white. Not dumb.” 😂

[@shyguyms]

first time I've seen ya guys, love this channel already.

[@dublkrossr2059]

Did a few Alabama cookouts with my military friends and this description is spot on man lol You'll be so full of food and beer you needed to make room in your belly

[@americanmutt9089]

The last all Black cookout I was at they had to roll my overstuffed drunk azz in a wheelbarrow to my vehicle and roll me onto the front seat. Thirty six dollars??? Shiiit!!! I got shorted a cool Hundred playing dice!!! And Big Gramma was laughing the hardest when I wobbbled my way into her kitchen for breakfast after sleeping in my car with the motor running all night. She took care of me though. Overfed me, again, on eggs, bacon, waffles and grits. She gave me a dose of her "secret" hangover potion and, led me to her couch in front of the tv. so I could sleep off some of the whiskey the Cuzz's helped me pour down my throat, while listening to them yell at the football game. Daggone Right I'd do it again!!! Luv ya Big Gramma!!!

[@TheLuv4tankian]

So Awesome!!

[@scottbradley7631]

Dominos and dice BOTH used to be made out of animal bone, hence BONES. 'Mamma T's Fish Fry' is the sequel to this. 'Tail of the Opossum' is my favorite.

[@stoneg.barrow9991]

Yes, And a domino, apparently, is a rectangular tile of a roll of two dice; So, if you're "throwing bones", then you're playing either dominoes or dice, or perhaps both simultaneously; But, if you're "rolling bones", then you're playing dice [i.e., rolling/"casting" dice individually]: At least, this is what I happen to have inferred from my research thereon up to this particular juncture of space and time within the universally-recognized space-time continuum. To be honest, I don't get around much anymore. 😊😊😊

[@valashar5313]

I'm watching BJ's face through all this and you KNOW that he's seeing just what Zach's friend's cousins were playing at with the spades game and dice. I know BJ was thinking 'you're walking into EVERY ONE of these traps, Zach!'.

[@nathandrake459]

This happened to me once as a kid when me and my mama got invited to one , not gonna lie it freaked me out a little aswell 🤣🤣🤣🤣. He ain't lying about the great people and great food part , made alot of new friends that day.

[@darleneadams6844]

Growing up in Arkansas I went to them all the time. It was a natural event for us. My first one I was 8 years old. That was my extended family and friends my whole life.

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

Yeah all my friends from 11 to 20 until I moved were all black. But Nick James was my closest friend. I would sleep over his house during the summers at least four or five days a week. We literally lived next door to each other so not a big deal. Mama James is one of the greatest women that I have met to this very day and it's 16 years later at this point. She allowed us to do whatever we wanted to do within reason. If we wanted to go sneak out and ride bikes at 3:00 a.m. then we were allowed. If we wanted to sneak out and go over to some girls house at 1:00 a.m. then we are allowed to. The rule was that we better be back in that house by the time she gets up for work which was about 6:30 a.m. She for some reason rarely ever slept in her room. No matter if she had to work at 7:30 and no matter how late we came back into the house She always woke up and she always cooked us food. Oh and I don't mean this as a cliche thing I mean this as like in all seriousness without question This woman cooked the best fried chicken wings that I've ever had to dis a very day. But We f***** up one time and pushed our luck and walked back into the house right around quarter to 7:00 and the sweetest woman in the world put us in our place and rightfully so. She whooped both our asses. She smacked the s*** out of both of us quite a few times because she was terrified that something happened to us. But guess what she did right afterwards?? She made us the best damn breakfast that I've ever had in my life. Bacon homemade hash browns corned beef hash blueberry pancakes and waffles And then looked at us and said "I love you boys" and went to work And of course as always we replied "We love you too Mama James". I wasn't her son and at this point she had only known me for probably 6 months. She treated me like her son. When she brought home a brand new pair of Jordans for Nick I had a pair also. When she brought home a new pair of Air Force ones, I had a pair also. Unfortunately once I moved to a different city I wasn't able to see Nick or his mom to the degree in which I was used to for 9 years. But we are still great friends to this very day. Oh and though I haven't mentioned her I have my own mom and she's one of the best moms in the world I love her to death. But Mama James is like a mother/grandmother figure to me. MaMa James turned 60, 5 years ago. So to pay her back for all that she did for me as a child and Nick and I put our money together and sent her on a 6 months cruise around the world. Yes guys there are cruises that are 6 months long But of course they usually range between $40,000 $60,000. We had this planned for years so it wasn't an issue putting the money together. Of course she broke down and crying because she's never been anywhere in her life outside of the state. Then in Mama James fashion She smacked the hell out of us for spending that much money on her. God I love that woman. Nick was my best man at my wedding and still to this day is like a brother to me. I can say without question that 40 years from now will still be in each other's lives. The rest of her family and Nick's family live in Maryland and have only come down a handful of times throughout my life but when they did they were just as amazing as she was. The first time meeting them was the moment I knew that she loved me like she loves her own child. Because though I had never met them or heard or knew much about them they knew everything about me. She bragged to them as much as about me as she did her own kid. I already love that woman but that was the moment where it's solidified it forever. In this video made me think of her and made me think of Nick and I'm grateful for that. God bless everybody I love everybody and learn to be more open-minded guys. Judge those by the constant of their character and not what they look like what their religion is or what their sex or sexual preferences. If we can all work on that then the world will become a much better place.

[@kaosfury]

I have NOT been to a black cookout, but I would go in half a heart beat. I have been to a black Christmas gathering, and the food was DAMN. Not ever going to put anyone's culture down. People are people, and you take them for who they are, you won't be disappointed most of the time.

[@zeallust8542]

Im down for any cookout. Always worth it.

[@stevetokeley6542]

'You ain't got to hit me with a wet mop' Gets me every time.

[@deniseleraaen9733]

Bones (dominoes) and spades is a blast, we missed 12:00 on new year’s high as hell and playing spades one year haha.

[@marvelousmattdj]

heck that sounds like my family reunion. we stuff our faces with fried chicken, 20 kinds of salad, noodles, chili, bbq. FOOD COMA.

[@krisfox3537]

I can't stop watching this video. He is so funny

[@503.GRUMPSS]

Omggg bruhh your singing voice!! 🩵

[@scottburnett85]

Asia your opening song is so angelic. Love.

[@A_Brit]

Oh man yall had to do this one! It's too good.

[@tankeater]

8:35 BJs reaction tells me he plays Spades 🤣 same look I'll give someone if they say they got more then 6 Books...

[@kinjiru731]

LOL, as a white guy from the South, I've had my own "Zach" experience and it's almost as funny in real life to live it as it is to watch him talk about it. You just roll with it, go along for the ride and meet great people all at the same time.

[@scottdarden3091]

I watched you react to this on your channel glad to see you bring BJ in

[@salmonkill7]

Funny as HELL!!! BTW... I love FRIDAY and FRIDAY AFTER NEXT!!! Peace Y'all!!

[@ewrekzz7360]

Dominoes and dice are both called bones because of the traditional bone material from which they were made way back in history.

[@Sheisthedevilyouknowwho-ft9we]

😂 I could listen to him tell stories, its like Marty & McGee