Is This The Friendliest Home Town?

Jerry and Linda often speak about the friendly, helpful people that live here. Today they put that to the test! They simulate a damsel in golf cart distress and see how many stop to help. We were surprised by the results!
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[@margaretmattason-tw9cc]

Don't feel bad! Florida's Friendliest Hometown is a marketing strategy the developer uses to sell homes. I guess we learned The Villages is like anywhere USA. It is a beautiful place with lots to do, but people are people.

[@conniemoore3051]

Oh my gosh if people didn't stop when Jerry was hanging out of the golf cart on his back then they're either blind or very uncaring! Jerry and Linda you did a GREAT job with this social experiment. I was laughing and also disapointed that some just passed by. Love you guys, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Connie!

[@jayschorr297]

Jerry, your lying down on the seat like Villages road kill was hysterical! The fact that NOBODY stopped to check you out only added to the comedy. You guys definitely have a career in comedy! Keep up the great work!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@luannelozier6842]

You guys are hilarious! I think we can see how friendly everyone is! Great experiment.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you!! 😁

[@juliashaw-fuller1697]

Thank you for always stopping! You two are just good people. We are moving down in a few weeks, and you have inspired me to look for ways to help.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That is awesome!

[@michaelconte3656]

Hi Jerry and Linda Mike from Deluna, my wife fell on her bike and she had 3 people stop to help in minutes gave her bandages and called me to get her they even helped me put the bike in my SUV must be the village of Deluna people!!!!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING Mike and Kathy C. Deluna. 👍👍😎

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That is what we expected. I guess we did not sell it very well.

[@markryan3124]

Seeing Jerry all sprawled out on the golf cart gave an entirely new meaning to the term “stranger danger”. Thanks, as always, for the great videos and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Bwahaaaaa! Good one, Mark!

[@zzzzipy12]

The rumors will be flying around TV!!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

@@zzzzipy12 🤣🤣🤣

[@denisetucker918]

That is unbelievable!! We were there in July to close on our house. We had a flat tire on our rental cart. We called the rental company, but while we waited, at least ten carts stopped to help.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes, that is what I was expecting from our experience in the past.

[@soniamoreira5003]

Happy Thanksgiving Linda and Jerry. We adore you both. Thank you for always checking and asking if anyone needs your help. Sometimes people are shy or scared to ask for help so please remember and try to help if at all possible. Especially if you see that they are elderly, hurt or a child. Thank you for this experiment it was very good and hilarious at times (thanks Jerry)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much, Sonia! Happy thanksgiving to you as well.

[@patriciamiller7071]

This was a surprise! I thought more people would have stopped! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@happycamper4ever873]

Happy Thanksgiving Linda and Jerry! I hope your day is wonderful! Thank you for this fun video!

[@markedwards5512]

Overall, that was a sad outcome from the friendliest hometown. I'm surprised someone didn't call 911 when Jerry looked dead. 😊

[@warmhalo9963]

Well, somehow this doesn't surprise me. There's two kinds of people, ones that have experienced hardships and are therefore more than willing to help others, and there's the ones that lead a privileged and easy lifestyle and could care less about others (hence, "it's their problem, let them deal with it" mentality). Living in a bubble doesn't help either. Sad, but true....

[@karenanderson6495]

This was really interesting and a good idea for an experiment. I have noticed you and Linda stop and ask if you can help...I wonder if everyone just assumes that everyone has a cell phone, but not everyone has someone they can call. This might just encourage more people to stop after they've watched your video. Hopefully. Happy Thanksgiving Jerry and Linda!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Good point, Karen.

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Wow! This was sad and disappointing that even while Jerry was sprawled out in his golf cart still no one stop. Would hate to see if this really happened to someone and no one took the time to check. Overall, great experiment Linda and Jerry. Hopefully after this video it may bring more awareness! Blessings

[@joyscadden5438]

Rewatching this with Chuck and can’t believe how many drove by. We would have stopped! We had much better luck last year on 466A on our way home from Turtle Mound. Nicer people “up north” maybe.

[@milantoombs6696]

Excellent idea, but surprised at the outcome! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lanalohman8202]

I was very surprised but laughed and laughed at Jerry's dramatics. Happy Thanksgiving to you guys too.

[@brianglombowski154]

That was oddly entertaining. We laughed and laughed. Happy Thanksgiving Jerry and Linda.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You too, Brian!

[@maryjanehiggins4974]

I was very surprised, as well as disappointed, in the number of people who just drove by! Interesting experiment. I really expected more from the people who live here. I hope they are never stranded or in distress and relying on the kindness of strangers. Happy thanksgiving Jerry & Linda!

[@nursejulie]

🙏 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 Jerry and Linda! Thank you for all your hard work on your channel! I love you both! 😻😍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@dl1130]

The good news is you didn't get mugged or something. So in that aspect it was a success!

[@TheHomeDesigner123]

It’s Linda’s body language that wasn’t working. She looked like she was stopped to look at the lake rather than a damsel in distress.

[@susang888]

Yep, she had a very calm, meditative “I’m thankful to live here.” gaze at the scenery.

[@groesbeck]

⁠gaze at the homes all crowded together, take a look at Hot Springs Village Arkansas.

[@LandGirlGB]

Happy Thanksgiving many blessings to you and your family! This was too funny! Hamish and I would definitely have stopped for you Linda - Jerry, maybe - only kidding. Have a wonderful time with your families, we will see you both when we get there!

[@suzannereeves7768]

I agree. Maybe she could have walked around the cart looking down as if she was trying to figure out what is wrong.

[@miketaylor7305]

😂😂😂😂

[@DisMindy5767]

On our second visit to the Villages we had a rented golf cart and set out for my cousin's house. Tried to use the app for directions and somehow got turned around and ended up turning into Lake Miona Rec Center. Just before the gate, we pulled off to the side to look at the map app. A very nice lady not only stopped to see what we needed but she told us to follow her and she'd lead us to church villa neighborhood!! That's just going above and beyond!! 😊

[@godsservant1183]

I enjoyed watching the experiment and wasn’t surprised by the outcome. Basically bcuz TV is merely an ordinary town that’s populated with ordinary people. And ordinary people are motivated by self interest... which means they’re driven by attaining personal needs or external rewards. So to my mind the experiment demonstrates that no matter where a person relocates, their mindset or their attitudes, priorities and personal characteristics tags along. This means acts of kindness don’t depend upon where a person chooses to live but rather, it depends upon what lives inside of a person. And this is not to say that those who chose not to stop aren’t kind or friendly people but perhaps that stopping didn’t provide a reward that was greater than the reward that came with continuing on their way. Of course this is unsettling news for some bcuz they desperately want TV to be special or different than any city or town in America. But such a belief will surely case mental disturbance bcuz in truth such expectations will never match the reality of human nature. So try not to fret over a town being friendly. No... more importantly fret if you are currently or you are becoming unfriendly. Blessings

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

What an excellent observation!

[@ruthlaibe369]

I will say I nearly busted a gut when I saw Jerry layed back all sprawled out like he had passed out and still no one stopped….. unbelievable!! Great experiment but sad how people are too busy to think about others….

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@MrsCoughlin0430]

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you two soon get back to sharing the many activities available in The Villages. Would be lovely to be on location seeing people enjoying themselves and not just views from a golf cart.

[@luannelozier6842]

I think people are so wrapped up in what they’re doing these days everywhere. I’m also always looking around at everything but unfortunately not everyone is like that. You laying down was so funny, you had me laughing out loud! LOL😂. Happy Thanksgiving from Indiana!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@randytroxell4974]

I was surprised at the numbers, I thought at least 50% of the people would have stopped! Great show as always, and this doesn’t dim my view of humanity, I still believe that people are basically good

[@nataliesmithhart4511]

Happy Thanksgiving Jerry & Linda! Thankful for you guys and your amazing channel! This was an interesting experiment and I’m surprised at the results esp. when you and Linda appeared to be in medical distress. I’d like to think I’d be one of the good guys and would offer to help. Have a great day. Best!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Natalie. You are so nice. I received your package yesterday, but Linda will not let me open it until tomorrow! 😄 We hope that you and Todd and your boys have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@damseldaisy4120]

I would have thought Linda was just waiting for someone

[@goingslightlymad7172]

🦃🦃 Happy Thanksgiving.🦃🦃 That was a fun video! I liked the bicyclists. They are newcomers indeed-2 weeks!😁

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes they are!

[@jamesjohns5112]

Love your creative thinking. Fun to watch. Happy Thanksgiving

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you! You too!

[@kerilotta5421]

I’m really surprised at the amount of people who didn’t stop. I felt pretty bad for Linda.

[@jetlag4fun]

Thanks for the great social experiment. You were awesome! 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Martha, that is so nice of you!❤❤❤❤❤

[@tbiggers5354]

Poor sweet Linda! I agree with some of the other comments. She looks more like she’s waiting for someone. She needs to have a wheel off or something! She gets major points for being a good sport with Jerry’s shenanigans!!

[@stevenwilburn235]

Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Maybe they don't realize she's broken down. I wouldn't if I was passing by. Just looks like Linda's resting.

[@lisadell1777]

It says more about the world we live in, today.People clearly seeing someone who may be having a medical emergency and ignoring someone who may need help. So sad. It is a good reminder to always offer help.

[@purplemary6420]

Happy Thanksgiving love you guys!

[@Underdog62]

Happy Thanksgiving Linda and Jerry. This was a great idea. I am a little shocked that people would look at Jerry layed out and keep going. Wow And some that did stop seemed to recognize you guys. It seemed like it could have been worse. Have me wondering what would happen up here in NJ. Well hope to talk the wife into it and “See you when we get there “.

[@murrayhaven]

You guys laid out as if dead. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud 😂. At any second, I thought the police or EMS were about to appear to check on you. Another enjoyable show. ❤

[@lauramoore7337]

Hope you both had a Happy Thanksviving! Such a nice, fun couple!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Laura, so nice.

[@deedeew4040]

Omg, laughing so hard, you both bring so much joy. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 On sixty minutes 32 years ago, they had a similar situation in NYC. One person stopped. People are self absorbed.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You too!!

[@PietrinaBravata]

Thank you both for trying this experiment. I was surprised how few people stopped and even more surprised how fast some of the golf cars drove by. Maybe some were distracted by the pretty pond across the street or maybe they thought you may have stopped to take in the view but whatever the reason it only takes a couple of seconds to slow down and ask if everything is ok. I'm surprised.

[@Chegles1]

I give you credit for posting this video as I would suspect you may have been disappointed in the outcome. It may just be a sign of the times, with all the violence going on in the world today , people are just more cautious.

[@tjlarson6519]

That is really shocking. I can't believe people just don't care about the welfare of others Hope you have a great thanksgiving.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you, TJ!

[@Jenzelifer]

I am astonished that people would pass by Jerry with all his obviously needy poses. It was funny and sad. I had a very kind women ask if I needed help on my lifestyle visit while I was pulled over in a golf cart looking up directions on my phone. On a side note, Linda, I am a little jealous of your pretty, toned arms and beautiful hair.😊😊😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Jenny! So nice.

[@lisas9959]

We did a stay and play at the Villages and didn't find very many friendly residents. Based on your videos, we were surprised. We also did a stay and play at Latitude Margaritaville in Hilton Head and the people there were amazing.

[@lorihuffman2661]

I was pretty amazed at how many people just passed by! just wow! Great experiment!

[@doreenvalentine1719]

If there is a broken cart I would think some people wouldn't stop to help because they are not mechanically inclined or physically able to help push. But with the head on the wheel or sprawled across the seat that would be medical and I was surprised more didn't stop. And I saw an opportunity for you to carry business cards with your channel on it to hand out 😊

[@phyllisdelgiudice625]

This was an awesome experiment, and a bit of an eye opener! Maybe people were focused on the holiday, or like you said Jerry, just looking at the road, but wow, I was surprised. Hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving, and I am certainly grateful for both of YOU! 💞

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You always say the sweetest things, Phyllis.🙂🙂🙂

[@janeellis5136]

Wow! That was shocking how many people avoided you. It's sad that someone could be having a health issue, and they would just go on by. But you both did a good job of pretending. Jerry made me laugh when he sprawled out like that. I laughed and then I realized how serious the situation could really be. I live in Ocala, and I love to watch you and see what you two get into. Great video!

[@cindyhjortland5028]

Happy Thanksgiving Jerry and Linda. Love your Videos

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much, Cindy!

[@darlenemitchell7869]

I watched the entire episode you guys were great. Unfortunately people can be selfish at time. Jerry was hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Darlene!

[@marykoritheasmith2411]

Happy thanksgiving! Folks are still friendly but wrapped up in their own agenda. Those who stopped are the exceptions not the rule these days. Oh well, they give as much as they can. As for the rest and in keeping with the holiday, don't let the turkeys get you down. We are thankful to you both 😀

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Happy holidays!

[@cindyrowland5030]

Now everyone thinks it’s a party!🤣

[@rea8755]

Summer kindness is different than winter😮 kindness😢

[@sparkleevenmore9638]

Glad it didn’t rain on you, looked a bit stormy. Fun experiment. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@albertmarchionda2961]

Thanks!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you friend! We have always appreciated your kindness.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cindyhjortland5028]

Great Video. You Guys keep us Laughing. I can’t believe no one is checking on you

[@lizharen56]

It looks like LInda is just waiting for a friend.

[@marylinton9509]

Great show as always. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃 😀

[@annehajdu8654]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

[@debbiec6216]

Happy Thanksgiving, Jerry and Linda Hope you and your family have a wonderful day.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you!

[@pennyweldon8587]

So very sad & tragic that people ignored you & blew past you two. I am shocked because Jim & I always stop & ask if they need some help. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 We still are the friendliest city 🤩, but not when it was filmed :(

[@katec4096]

Hi You should have taken out your map. When I was there and lost, I took out my map or phone to look, at least 5 people over 10 minutes stopped to ask if I was lost or needed help. And I am an Asian American. So I do think it is a very friendly and non racist community. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Good idea!

[@jpfautsch]

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving and 🎂Happy Birthday to Jerry! 🎂

[@tonidavis1045]

Linda, you're Crazy!!🤪🤪 hahahaha laying on the ground!!!😊😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😄😄😄

[@tonidavis1045]

I'd give up!! Not very friendly 😊😊 maybe they were to busy thinking of turkey!!!😅😅

[@adasantana797]

Hello all the time lm enjoy your channel. Thanks you and Happy Thanksgiving day .Blessings 🍁🦃

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you!

[@robk1310]

I just thought of a great idea. Jerry and Linda challenge coins. Give them out for things like this.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Great idea! Or a sucker.

[@Mushkiepotamus]

I have been here since June 2020 and ALWAYS stop and ask anyone that has pulled off to the side or looks lost, if they need help.

[@Christy12-23]

I also forgot to mention we will call that "the sweet and salty experiment " ! 😂❤❤ love u guys !

[@miketaylor7305]

Happy thanksgiving…such a good looking couple..to the people that didn’t stop let them..

[@nannypawpaw1160]

Jerry I was afraid the cps would be call that they think there was a drunk man pass out in his cart still a good video with some laughs

[@deborahmeatyard1248]

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃💜💙⚘🦃You two are so awesome, funny and just great people. Happy Thanksgiving ‼️ I still hope to be down you way to checkout the Villages and most of all, to meet and greet with you two wonderful peeps. God bless you always🙏💙💜⚘

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Deborah!!!

[@familythread]

Happy Thanksgiving! Oh my word, y'all had me laughing😂🤣so hard, I was crying! I knew when I saw the title and what your experiment was, you were not going to get as many people to stop as you probably thought you were. I would be interested to see what would happen if you did this north of 44. Best show ever due to Jerry and Linda's acting abilities!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jerry, when you were laying on your belly, hanging out the cart, I was about on the floor. Thanks for all you both do to help everyone. ❤🦃🙏 I know the results are difficult to accept. When you are a person who always helps others, it's just a natural insptinct. You don't even think about it, you just do it. In turn, it's just natural to expect others do the same and it is always disappointing when they don't. The good news is, people did stop and offer help. Especially in today's society with all the division. There are still helpful people in The Villages and everywhere. Being helpful and being friendly are two different things.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you so much for your kind response. We really appreciate it.

[@davidhayes1295]

Happy Thanksgiving, you two! ((BTW, Jerry laid out in that golf cart, looked breathalyzer ready, 😂)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

LOL!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving, David and Dorie!

[@brigidoman3505]

This was hilarious and also sad. Jerry was so funny as always. Tom and I live in Hawkins and we always stop and see if someone needs help. I wonder if it was just the day before a holiday thing or a south of 44 thing. Would love to see you do this in other areas of TV. We love your show. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Brigid! Hi Tom.

[@tweetybird7668]

Jerry it might be your mismatched clothes ensemble, you know the green hawaii shirt with camo shorts

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😆😅🤣😅😆

[@kathybinthe6037]

I was thinking the same thing. That was quite the mashup of prints and colors.😊

[@davidsimmons2871]

Never get dressed in the dark. @@kathybinthe6037

[@sandym4875]

When we stayed in The Villages several years ago our golf cart stalled and several people stopped. I don't think it's as friendly as it used to be. 😢

[@pamsacco6299]

Oh!! That explains it!😂 You’re on Meggison in Sawgrass! Those lovelies south of 44 got it going on! ❤ They’re Uber busy! 🤪😂🤣 Great video. Happy Thanksgiving!🍁🦃

[@jendomanic8484]

OMG!!! The moment Jerry laid down with his arms hanging out the cart while so many carts drove by, I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures! hahahahaha!!!!! I still believe TV is Florida's friendliness hometown, but scary that hardly anyone stopped when it looked like Jerry possibly had a heart attack. Yikes!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We expected more people to stop. usually people do.

[@beautyover6018]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both! Yes Linda should have been waving and flagging her arms everyone would’ve stopped!

[@annettebradshaw1654]

Linda, your hair is gorgeous! #sojealous I loved when Jerry chimed in with “atta girl!” 😄

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@risingdaughter2348]

I was shocked by the number people that didn't stop to see if either of you needed help. Almost every time I've pulled off of the cart path, it seems like multiple have stopped. (Once I stopped to take pictures, once to talk on the phone, & another time to retrieve my hat that had blown off). Anyway, my husband & I enjoy your videos & look forward to seeing them!

[@judiruthmeredith6427]

Honestly, I just love you guys!😂❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@cutlove100]

Happy Thanksgiving Jerry and Linda xoxo Nancy

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you!

[@patblough7574]

Loved this experiment. My husband and I were shocked that more people didn't stop to ask if you needed help. You had us laughing out loud! We think the people in the northern part of The Villages are friendlier. Maybe try this experiment between Spanish Springs and LSL.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Pat!

[@markjones3176]

Interesting show. Happy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Here I Come! LOL😂

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you!

[@vicdozer]

Now that was hilarious 😂 My wife and I don’t own a golf cart but we can spot both of your golf carts in our travels thru out the Villages. Had we been driving by on Meggison Rd we would’ve jumped the curb to see if our heroes are Ok, keep up the good work with those excellent videos.👍👍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@drtomdrabczyk]

I'm disappointed in my Sawgrass Grove neighbors. My wife even said she's embarrassed. 😒Coincidentally, I was across the way playing golf at Southern Oaks. The same wind that was blowing your hair around was wreaking havoc with my golf ball. 🤣 BTW, Happy Thanksgiving to you both, and your family! 🍗 ❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@micheleharper4276]

The weather looks comfortable. I wish I was there. My hubby is retiring next year and I can't wait. Looks like Jerry got several more to stop. lol, someone's going to call 911

[@jeannie19891]

You two are so much fun. I would have stopped to see if you're okay. I hope your had a great Thanksgiving with your family.

[@judylayton2887]

Very surprised by this. Try on the North side where we are. You did make me laugh Jerry. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Linda....

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Same to you Judy and Billy!

[@stephwiley]

I love Willie, she’s fabulous!!

[@JimHust]

The experiment would probably have different results in a different location. Many of the carts can see you from quite a distance in that area. If they see a cart stop and move on they will assume nothing is wrong. Pushing would work better if you put the cart in neutral and actually start pushing it. I was headed for the cart with Linda when I spotted Jerry with a camera and knew something was up. Great to see you again. If you want to try a fly rod sometime, I have extras. The catfish at Charlotte are a blast on a fly rod.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Will do, Jim!

[@bigaldurazo]

I live in Polo Ridge and people here are very friendly. I got a flat tire in my cart and had many people stop to help me.. All worked out well. Big Al

[@rosemaryknoll5805]

I don’t even know what to think, especially when Jerry looked like he was dead! Although it did make me laugh because I knew you were okay. Your video will make me stop and check on stranded cart riders in the future.

[@scottduncan6991]

One of the funniest videos yet. The nice lady that did stop to help was wearing an OHIO shirt. We aren't all bad Jerry!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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