I Went Undercover at a Renaissance Faire

Is the Clark Kent effect a real thing? I put it to the test to find out, going out at the Colorado Renaissance Festival after performing 4 shows earlier in the day to see if people would recognize me without the tight pants and drawn-on mustache.
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#renfaire #renfest #jacqueszewhipper #undercover #colorado #funny

[@Briansgate]

first guy was right. the biceps give it away.

[@semirgj]

There needs to be an episode devoted solely to arm day.

[@thebonniewong]

@@semirgj omg he should totally do a Renaissance man work out! With rocks and metal or something. That would rock our worlds.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

The tight pants, his shoes and the way he walks all give it away! Also he had to put his wallet in his back pocket!

[@PureMagma]

He pops his left knee like a Rockette which makes his @$$ very noticeable too.

[@aurorafauna4195]

@@PureMagma Nice ass, nice arms.... And loves video games. Wife is lucky. kzbin.infoLQq237U_OyM?feature=share

[@sirephlyrrian6242]

undercover? sir, there is no covering those guns and buns :D

[@lisafish1449]

Those are the Ren Faire's buns.

[@wildflower1397]

Blah haa haa!!! 😂

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

Yeah, his rear end is a good sight to see.

[@zamboughnuts]

That was also my first though. The buns don't lie. Even as a straight man.

[@cd2290]

For which many of us are grateful

[@CipherandSuit]

"I follow you for your cat, too, by the way." Same. 🐈

[@allyndeimos]

A Scipio appearance makes any video 10x better!

[@rhettbaldwin8320]

I didn't know about the cat, now I'm following him for the cat.

[@SameehaChowdhury]

@@rhettbaldwin8320 and now you know about the cat (very good cat)

[@carinseein]

So you are pretty recognizable, but i do give props to people on the respect to the unwritten rule, If you are in costume, its okay to approach you as a performer If you are in street clothes, you are just a person not putting on a performance. They waited for you to approach them.

[@Fiona2254]

Exactly right. They have a private life!

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

I attend events where the performers mix with the audience members the entire time, but we tend to avoid fan girling/boying the performers. Glad to see the Ren Faires have the same unspoken rule.

[@1989DarkBeauty]

As a theatre professional, I think this is spot-on. Many people at the faire have backgrounds in performance of some type, and we all silently recognize putting on the character to be seen vs. just wanting to be a person.

[@maegansingleterry7466]

The only reason we went to the colorado Renaissance fair was to see jacques ze whipper . My son saved his bday money and allowance for 3 bdays it was worth it to see the smile on my sons face when he saw jacques ze whipper. Autistic kids get scared in crowds, but jacques ze whipper made it worth being in a Crowds and found out that his voice stops meltdowns

[@oakenshadow6763]

I'm also Autistic. Nice people make it so much easier to let walls down and let things in. Even being overstimulated can be so worth it with someone you love.

[@icarusbinns3156]

That is just the beauty of the Ren Fest I have HORRIBLE crowd anxiety (panic attack at ComiCon, not fun) And I have never been even mildly anxious at the Faire. Even penned in, before the gates open, when the King and Queen are greeting all the visitors… not even a little nervous. Just… watch out for the feral faerie king. I will wiggle my way into the tiniest spots

[@ferretyluv]

Have you tried earplugs or noise cancelling headphones? I’ve found that helps autistic kids a lot, since it’s mostly the noise.

[@RowanLee-r2c]

My brother is autistic, and even though sometimes it's hard in crowds. I will always try my hardest to help him ❤

[@maegansingleterry7466]

@RowanLee-r2c that's all we, as family and caregivers, can do sometimes, is help them though it. And when you find someone or something that works like magic it's a blessing

[@firstlast642]

From the French Jacques the Whipper to the all American Captain America.

[@redcelticdrake]

That is America's Ass.

[@frostfang1]

It was the expression when he put on the shades.

[@bendubz9000]

That is America's Ass

[@Willakhstan]

Plain baseball cap and aviators - Steve Rogers' go-to disguise.

[@vegawinter6099]

That's France's ass...

[@Len923_]

I imagine it's also that the outfit makes you more approachable vs street clothes for those that do recognize you; a sort of "in character means good for talking" vs "in street clothes, he's just enjoying the faire" kind of contrast.

[@randiskye4444]

I completely agree. When I saw him in NJ (again) this year, his wife was with him after shows to hand out the pins so I said "hi" and a few words, later we saw each other on a line for food and I left her alone, my thinking is that she was on her personal private time then and deserved her privacy. I feel it would have been disrespectful to approach. I'm like that with any performer or celebrity I come across, not that that happens every day, 😂😂!

[@HarshKapadia]

​@randiskye4444 that's so nice of you! I'll remember this!

[@rowenabaliho881]

Noone recognizes Clark Kent. 😂

[@Blue.Muncher]

LOL

[@ricebeansrockroll882]

Chlarke Quint 🥸🥖

[@Fiona2254]

😂😂😂

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

Apparently it would have been more realistic if he wore a hat.

[@ferretyluv]

Peter Noone recognizes everyone.

[@mellohiwastaken]

More evidence to my theory that he could be a whip-themed vigilante superhero. Amazing.

[@hugehappygrin]

Isn't that Dare Devil's schtick?

[@zargondm]

No one has ever seen the two of them in the same room at the same time. Could be a superhero.

[@elaexplorer]

No longer Jacques ze Whipper, now Jack the Walker.

[@rhettbaldwin8320]

🤣😆

[@KekuTheLaughing]

"The bakery gives it away" lmao

[@FlagCutie]

So true!

[@kcricket39]

Its the TV voice that gives you away for me. No one else speaks like that.

[@KZ-np8fz]

Radio voice, yes.

[@FireflyProductions]

Very wholesome stuff. Imagine not having recognized Jacques, seeing this video later, and realizing you'd been duped by his Clark Kent disguise, lol. Also, I've never been to the Colorado Ren Fair, but it looks nice, I'll have to check it out sometime.

[@mrfeesh331]

the bakery does give it away

[@MsMelvira]

lol

[@nikki9390]

I really appreciate you taking the time to take a selfie with us! We came from Utah for the fair, and our main highlight was seeing your show! Hope you, your wife, and your cat are all enjoying Colorado!

[@ninirossau2304]

I think we all do, as nice on the inside as on the outside and he is a cat dad too! whats not to like

[@Emily-tv1iz]

The first guy swooning over Jack with a giant fan was everything

[@SilverLikeStarlight]

You see at least a dozen of those a day at faires lol. Very common person to be working a faire food booth

[@FiveAcross]

I'm surprised the tan lines from the bracers didn't give it away.

[@PichDextro]

I didn't see them and now they are the only thing I see, soooo... thanks for that mate...

[@jkishhabi]

I would recognize this generations "holy ass of Antioch"

[@JanRademan]

You can take the whipper out of journalism, but you can't take the journalist out of the whipper.

[@littleRayluvs5sos]

Damn the guy was right WHO GAVE THIS MAN PERMISSION TO HAVE THAT BIG OF BICEPS LIKE SIR?

[@icarusbinns3156]

The whips Gotta have amazing arms to crack a chain whip, or a forty-foot whip…

[@littleRayluvs5sos]

@@icarusbinns3156 ikr but still😭🤚🏻

[@icarusbinns3156]

@@littleRayluvs5sos he also gives wonderful hugs 🥰

[@littleRayluvs5sos]

@@icarusbinns3156 HE DOES???😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@icarusbinns3156]

@@littleRayluvs5sos he really does! I got to see him last year. And I’m going this year for my birthday.

[@ChristineCoffin-iq1qv]

Jack's background in broadcasting really comes in handy for these types of videos. I think he misses it sometime. I'm sure that I would recognize him after the hundreds of hours of videos I've seen. You're the best and thanks to G for bringing this to us.❤

[@ferretyluv]

I can’t believe his wife hates his NPR voice. It’s super sexy! If I was her, I’d ask him to talk dirty to me in that voice.

[@PrincessPonies81]

you can really tell Jacques used to be a newscaster based entirely on how he approaches interviewing people. politely and professionally with a clear pitch already prepped, camera at a polite distance. also love how wholesome so many of these people are. ren faire communities are really delightful

[@JustSomebody5]

3:10 AY! It's Mollymauk and Beau from Critical Role Campaign 2!

[@outbreakperfected5704]

I thought Molly was a red tiefling?

[@JustSomebody5]

​@@outbreakperfected5704, nope, he's very purple, he does have red eyes though.

[@anthophyllite]

That dress had pockets!

[@Frogcs]

That's what I was thinking! It's soooo gorgeous and then she grabbed her phone from the POCKET!!!! BEST DRESS EVER

[@Josh_D78]

Wouldn't surprise me if that dress was handmade by her.

[@DodonaWind]

It was my immediate thought, too! Such a beautiful dress AND it has pockets?! Phenomenal! 😍

[@Pingviinimursu]

Remember everyone, your clothes are yours, you can add pockets! It's not rocket science, you can do it if you want! (And there's surely tons of good tutorials on youtube)

[@chrisr3570]

Love seeing Mollymauk Tealeaf and Beauregard Lionett cosplays

[@SilverLikeStarlight]

I started the video certain I would see a Jester cosplay and I was close!

[@Azylys-]

The gigantic smile when you see them slowly realizing 😂 this was so wholesome to watch ! put a big smile on my face too

[@fanofmanylegends9709]

“It's the bakery” LMAO😭🤣

[@juniperlau]

Putting that NPR experience to good use.

[@abbygurl55]

That married couple who got the cool belt was so sweet

[@lyrieth8833]

That last lady had on a beautiful blue dress!

[@RamenNoodle1985]

This was fantastic! And hiding the hair really did make you look like just some average guy lol

[@Sarafimm2]

Best thing about Ren Faires and other fun Conventions is that the first time you go, you have normal clothing. Every year, you buy a little something to make you stand out more. As long as you stay true to your vision, after a few years, you can end up with a full out costume.

[@Alnakar]

I've seen enough of your videos now that I think I'd recognize you, but honestly the first time I came across a video of you in plain clothes it took me a minute. I was like "why does that guy look so familiar?"

[@madisonkupsky685]

This was so fun to watch. You should do something like this for every Ren Fair you’re at. But maybe only once, and switch it up for which weekend you do it. I’d totally watch more videos of you undercover.

[@Mama.Cadence]

Ah! Molly and Beau cosplays at 3:15 - you guys look fantastic!! (I'm wearing the Wildmother to the Bristol Faire this weekend or next ☺)

[@arubinojr5670]

So just Johnny Cage amblin' around in the middle of a Colorado ren faire. The perfect disguise.

[@jenniferharris1280]

if they've been following you for any length of time, your VOICE gives it away. aside and apart from the other physical characteristics which shall remain nameless. ;)

[@TOFMDrone]

Jaques ze Whipper goes undercover * pink panther theme intensifies *

[@PhoenixVic21]

This is such a cool idea and I need more of this! Also hearing about why people go makes me so happy 3:08 these Molly and Beau cosplayers are beautiful! Great job ❤ 4:56 I see wings! Is that Primrose! 👀

[@clairebenike5371]

I think the last couple was Rhys/Feyre by the colors and ears too!

[@Caitydid561]

I came to the comments the moment I saw Molly and Beau, just to make sure I wasn't the only Critter here! Their costumes are amazing!

[@PhoenixVic21]

@@Caitydid561 hello fellow Critters!

[@alisonmanicvande]

@@PhoenixVic21lol critters unite :D

[@LadyMaeghan]

That was amazing, and that last girl's face when she saw you walking past was so cute!!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

In Jersey I was literally standing in line in costume talking to the people that sat front row about you and how they hoped Slayer man will show up. It was pretty fun

[@zamboughnuts]

Now he's gotta try to find you when he's out of costume... Or maybe is in a different costume....

[@scw55]

I would notice the resemblance, but not say anything because: a) Don't want to get it wrong. b) Bother the person whose work I enjoy - if they wanted fan attention, they'd bring it up.

[@EricRatcliffeNewcomicday]

I think there's a speech out of character about the baseball cap and it's actually from a Chris Evans interview ages ago and he's right. Literally the baseball cap is the ultimate disguise because even if you messed up your hair to try and throw people off they'd still recognize you, the hat throws it all off :)

[@ProjectWARBEAST]

I fully expected you to interview Ses in a variety of unconvincing disguises.

[@russdarracott395]

Nice.*hands over 2 $20s*

[@brandonguthrie6511]

I'll be honest, I would recognize you if you came up to me and we started talking. But if we were just walking by each other, I'd never know the difference. I just don't pay attention to other people. Edit: Also, to be clear, it's the voice that would clue me in more than anything else, so even if we did start talking it would probably take me a few seconds.

[@randiskye4444]

I was thinking he needed to put on his "radio" voice to pull it off!! His stage voice is a giveaway.

[@reality1701]

@@randiskye4444 The radio voice would probably work on anyone who has not listened to NPR in Massachusetts, could be worth a try if he does it again! I was watching a video of his on KZbin at my grandpa’s and he was like “is that the NPR anchor?” 🤣

[@zamboughnuts]

@@randiskye4444 He's said before that his wife hates the radio voice.

[@Emily-tv1iz]

I got so giddy when the second-tolast lady (the one with the yellow dress and jeweled belt) finally clocked who Jack was. Shot of serotonin straight to the veins

[@sharpstarr2491]

Posted 30 seconds ago?! I’m never been this early! I love your content ~ it always brings a smile to my face. I hope I get to see you live someday!

[@daijishinomori9161]

This is just so wholesome all around. And shout out to the girl in the last clip, and her dress with a POCKET/s! 🎉🎉

[@GinnyGibbs]

His build and posture are so distinctive that it’s pretty easy to spot him in the context of a Faire ground. Out on a city street or at a suburban mall, it might be harder. But he has stage presence, and it seems that’s difficult to disguise with “normal” clothes.

[@aliyada]

Hey, this Jacque guy is a great interviewer. He should work for NPR or something-

[@frostfang1]

THE BAKERY GIVES IT AWAY. 😂

[@will1hago66]

It’s really cool how you appreciate your fans man. I wish more entertainers remembered what’s important.

[@MerrySidhe]

I started working renaissance festivals in 1977, and it never fails. Put on mundane clothes, and you become almost invisible to the masses. If there had been more people there, it would have been fun to see if anyone approached Jacques out of garb. Still, it was a fun experiment. I especially liked the one who talked about feeling safe to be in their own skin. That's a huge draw for me, as well. Huzzah!

[@tonyalongley353]

Tight pants and walk would give it away immediately!❤❤❤

[@undeadRasputin]

I don't know why but your street clothes gives coach energy especially with the cap.

[@Ravenishish]

Honestly I'd not come up to a person out of costume assuming they're off the clock

[@Fedora-_-Laura]

He looks like every marvel character trying to disguise themselves with caps and sunglasses 😂

[@colleenmarin8907]

Great to see/hear you using your radio Interview skills sans moustache!!

[@gigglesvids3561]

I am glad that you kept in the interviews too, because I enjoyed hearing about people's favorite parts of Ren Faire. My friend wants me to go with them and I am more motivated to go now, understanding the variety of neat things it has ^_^

[@cahuni]

the buff arms are kind of an easy give away 😅

[@Chlobeaarr]

I bloody well said it! it's the magic moustache aaaaand the magic hair

[@Shenorai]

That Beau and Molly cosplay-!

[@tezlaactual6582]

I love the fact that the more research into this there is the more the clark kent thing actually works

[@bearpawdgamr2785]

Stop! This is too adorable... I can't stop smiling! Wholesome and charming, you can't escape those good looks.

[@niccic6017]

Ahhh I love this undercover segment! I hope you do this again. This was really fun to watch. :)

[@rishibeauty8889]

I am part of the MN Ren Fest. I have been there every year since I was a newborn in 1980. Folks never know who I am out of costume! I love it!❤

[@Picklesrgood-wc3iy]

Ur awesome keep doing what you do!

[@TakenTook]

When you add the baseball cap, you look barely old enough to drink. That was the most effective disguise.

[@taylorthurman7911]

I love this! I wish more RenFaire entertainers engage and do this kind of crowd work off the stage, it makes the experience so much more special and richer.

[@Sylvan.Valley]

love the good vibes you exude ✨

[@zelly4914]

3:53 Honestly as long as the weather is right, faire clothes are soooo comfy and fun.

[@oldmomj5088]

We were there and saw you on Sunday. It was amazing how empty it got while we were at your Secret Show. Children's weekend, I think they all went home early.

[@chan742]

Ah, I see Jacques goes undercover as Jack from NPR Boston

[@BookwormDCR]

5:01 that guy in the background😂

[@joshuagordon7354]

Great video! Had me simling from ear to ear!

[@daggidina3446]

This is strangely such a feelgood video. xD Been giggling the whole time.

[@waffles3629]

"How many opportunities do you have to wear a crown and pretty dress?" Any day you want. My sister has gone grocery shopping in a regency period ball gown, while wearing a hat with a boat on it. Little kids often think she's a princess.

[@shadowhenge7118]

Saw your show today, so much fun! Thanks!

[@yoursweetheart85]

I love seeing that you are a great person who doesn't mind talking with your fans and taking pictures! I wish I was brave enough to do that when you were at KRF. I grew up at that Renaissance fair. Yet I was shy when you first worked there. I enjoyed your shows, especially the fire whips. I was heartbroken to hear that you and Ses were leaving the faire you guys were entertaining. I loved your shows separately but loved the secret show. I see the happiness in you more now than your krf days. Keep up the great videos! This Massachusetts girl appreciates them! Michelle D

[@macsmith2013]

I'm getting some serious Chris Evans vibes with that baseball cap. Pretty sure there's a superhero/villian using whips in Marvel or DC comics, maybe you should apply. 😄

[@jamiesunshine8836]

lol We always talk about that...in the community, about how if you meet someone in costume and they're one person, and then you see them in street clothes OUTSIDE faire, and it's like "nahh....but 👀dat yew?" lol

[@lavenderandwine]

We wanted to see you when you were in Arizona but our work schedule didn't allow it. Someday. You never fail to make me smile and laugh and I really appreciate that, especially with all the loss I've had this year. I'm really glad you're doing something you enjoy.

[@BethW2112]

In 2023, we were watching the joust at the Colorado Ren Faire and Jacques came up beside to watch also. I elbowed my husband and said, "Isn't that Jacques?" I wanted to say HI but also wanted to respect your privacy! Can't wait to see you again in a couple of weekends.

[@kristinagroves]

After listening to him on the radio for a long time, I’d recognize the voice immediately even if nothing else!

[@zamboughnuts]

New challenge unlocked: Go to a ren faire and find Bikes Beards and Brews, while out of costume.

[@HoytezZejuggler]

This is awesome! Most of my day was terrible, but then i see that jaques ze whipper posted! No day that jaques posts on can be a bad day.

[@normastone1044]

With guns like those, Jacques doesn't need his whips.

[@cjfox2311]

Not going to lie, I didn’t realize he was that built.

[@KasterStar]

I love how “undercover” was basically just a black version of the costume with shorter shoes, no bracers, and the mustache off 😂

[@allizon8473]

I was so happy to have seen your show at Colorado's Ren Faire! When that 9 year old requested 'who let the dogs out' was fantastic!

[@angimauri8092]

great to see CO renfaire again, thank you for taking rhe camera around😭♥️

[@710gamingofficial4]

The girl in the yellow and floral dress was the best honestly. Hope to catch you before you leave colorado!

[@ShannonMorse]

Shhh, don't tell people that Sundays are so quiet 🤫

[@meirandherhorsesofficial]

I was there that day too 😂 It was awesome to see your show too by the way!

[@ericthompson3982]

Swagger, dude. You have a very definite swagger.

[@calebu2]

All the other KZbin channels that apply prosthetics and makeup to disguise them. Jack wipes off the mustache dons shades and dresses the exact opposite of everyone there and hopes the Clark Kent / Superman routine will actually work. Glad to see there are a few Lois Lanes!

[@kennygpokerstrategy4917]

Amazing vid. Love the Ren Faire culture so much. Cant wait to go this fall

[@Khunai.]

Man I hope i can squeeze in the ren faire this year, I'd be stoked to see you perform!

[@Malyss]

That was a lot of fun. Thank you.