Jeanne Robertson | The Baton Story

[@JGLy22086]

When I was in the 3rd grade, someone decided that we needed to learn to twirl a baton. Now, we were poor. It was soon after WW2 ended and we didn’t have money for me to have a baton, but I wanted to learn to twirl. My mother, the most inventive person I’ve ever met, decided to make a baton for me. So when lessons began, i was ready. She had made me a baton out of a part of an old mop that Daddy had cut for her. On one end there was an apple and on the other was a piece of carrot. The other kids may have made fun of me, but if they did I don’t remember it and I smiled with my baton and I learned to twirl right along with all of the other girls. I smile and I remember this when I hear Jeanne tell this story!

[@Xassaw]

This woman has so many awesome stories but I do think that this one is far and away my favorite. It still breaks my heart that she’s gone and I greatly miss her.

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Dear How are youdoing today?

[@AnnaHerrick]

This woman was awesome and thank the lord for YOU TUBE to be able to share anything including having the full knowledge of INDIAN SCAMMERS!😅😊 The scammers are sooooo stupid they have no history at all on ANY OF THE PEOPLE unless the super stupid hand it over!

[@christyhallowell9996]

I didn't know she passed away 😢

[@RhondaB4thesong]

I wish she were here but I still learn from her now😊

[@deaper]

Yes, I for one, will forever miss Jeanne Robertson. I look greatly forward to meeting her one day in Heaven and personally thanking her for the dozens, nay! HUNDREDS of laughs she gave me throughout my life.

[@penname40]

The world is gonna miss your amazing sense of humor. Rest in Peace, Miss Amurica......

[@danieleichelberger1266]

Can't believe she's gone

[@wandaboria2591]

She was Miss Carolina in the Miss America Pageant.

[@nana_ginny]

@@wandaboria2591 Miss Carolina in the Miss Amurica Pagent. She was a star & winner on any stage. The world was blessed, whether talking about a baton or a elephant snap, talking about Left Brain & Beaver, Jeanne made us laugh no matter what is going on in your life or the world.

[@yesterdayitrained]

I am so sad. She literally glowed, such a bright light. RIP

[@shell-westaustralia8522]

That's for sure. Will miss her, like losing a family member. Thank goodness for KZbin.

[@sharcerv74]

So sad that she is no longer with us. We need her kind of humor in today’s world.

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Sharlene How are you doing today?

[@rogerbrinker7417]

To Beaver I want to say thanks for keeping these of your mom on KZbin. We need these kind of videos to help us to remember to find the humor.

[@terrycullnan5735]

I needed to find this wonderful lady years ago! She must have been the prettiest Miss North Carolina ever!

[@margemontgomery3411]

😮😮😅😅😅😅

[@TommyGetTheBag]

I'm from the South. 70 yrs old and her life stories resonate with me to the tee. I am late in discovering Jeanne but I am so grateful that I have, there are so many of my own memories in her stories that I not only laugh out loud but they emotionally bring me back home again. And yes , I pronounce certain words Southern just like her. People have mocked me all my life up here in Pa over my way of saying. " wash, cement, window, but I love my way of pronouncing them , it's a part of who I am. In this time in our lives, we need Jeanne more than ever

[@maggiesmama757]

I lived in Pompano Beach FL once. First time ever out of my little TN town. The payroll officer at my job was merciless in his quest to get me to say things he could laugh at. I had a real Southern drawl and he was a Northerner. I decided that I would always make him laugh so I would exaggerate my drawl just for him. I know what you mean.

[@featherstone8093]

Blessings to you!

[@marthaloveland712]

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[@djmckeever7540]

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[@rosannasamuelson9987]

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[@elizabethcollins8817]

Mrs. Robertson is a national treasure. Her legacy will live on for many years to come.🦋 Let her be the wind beneath your wings.

[@dixiechick3575]

Jeanne came up in my KZbin feed about a week ago and I have watched numerous videos since then. Had no idea who she was and after doing research discovered that she passed away last year. What a sad loss. So thankful that her stories and legacy lives on providing laughter and smiles to all who hear her. She’s a gift that keeps on giving even though she’s passed.

[@arleneburas5685]

Me too Lord I wish I would have known about her sooner

[@carolnewlun3882]

O This is Priceless! I have laughed so hard watching this! What a Blessing! I miss this Sweet Lady so much😢 💯

[@ladybear1103ify]

The Baton is my favorite Jeanne Robertson story!

[@bexlo9794]

You will be missed. This story is so funny and inspirational...just like you. The memory of you and your stories will always be a blessing.

[@ruthe.chidley6979]

This baton story is still so funny to hear and watch Jeanne’s actions! I’m wiping tears, again, from the laughter she brought to my heart! Thank you, Jeanne! God and those gone before us are all having a great time with you and the stories you share!

[@anddeeanderson6418]

Missing her presence and rejoicing when I listen to this. Lifts my spirits to hear how many people have been touched. Baton

[@katherinenutter9626]

This is just precious! What a gem Jeanne Robertson was!!! ❤

[@StoryGordon]

This is her signature story. I have heard it countless times. It's great.

[@barbwright2845]

She will be missed, R.I.P. dear lady with hubby LB.....

[@Betty-f8f]

Whoever said,"Humor is the best medicine," was a real sage! Thank you to the family of Jeanne, for keeping her legacy available to those of us who are just getting to know her!

[@zhulindausab9063]

Me, a brown African lesbian, I just love her stories. Ms Robertson and I grew up and lived such different lives. Yet, somehow, her stories resonates.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I'm a white American lesbian and I adore this woman. Although, if she and her husband really named their son "Beaver"... I don't know... 😂😊

[@judybargenquast7669]

How sad Jeanne has passed. This amazing woman could tell a story like nobody else. Her sense of humor was hysterical and sweet. This video is the funniest one I have seen...it's like she was taking you on a trip from one burst of giggles to the next. Just awesome. 👍

[@LittleMongoosie]

This woman is a true raconteur, a delightful storyteller.

[@fredaenglish2031]

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[@donnabell9560]

I miss you Jeanne I hope in heaven I will get to meet you and LB

[@leslied.broderick2370]

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[@laverne739]

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[@angelajackowiak1584]

I could listen to you all day.😂

[@danjobry333]

Oh wow! Just learning the term left brain helped me understand my husband after 35 years of marriage!!! ❤🎉🎉🎉THANK YOU!!! 😂

[@bettysharp8813]

What kind of idiots are out there watching this that would possibly give her a thumbs down? Lord, Lord, why? This women is one of the few comedians who can hold my interest, and can tell stories without one dirty, off color joke

[@valeriepylican1546]

betty sharp they are the ones that don’t understand what is going on.

[@bcatypical]

I didn't give a thumbs down but this is the first one of hers I've seen that I didn't laugh at. Didn't find it funny and it went on too long,

[@conniejackson7374]

betarp

[@colleenposadas8415]

They are the ones who would have stomped off the stage mad.

[@nancygoodman5430]

Betty, why are they idiots. They are entitled to their opinion without a judgmental sourpuss calling them names. SHAMES ON YOU!!!!

[@juliejohnson583]

This is one of my favorite stories. I had the privilege of seeing her tell it live and have a "baton" card" posted on the board behind my computer. Jeanne is one more classy, funny lady!

[@FISTRIG]

She is ALL class !

[@susanmcdermott8755]

😂😅❤

[@BBMc107]

I grew up in Crawford, Georgia and, yes, everyone had a defining story that was told until the day they passed (head down).

[@kenlow2847]

Elizabeth McGinn do

[@MyLittlePinkPearls]

Another Wonderful Real Life Story, told by the best, True Southern Lady of Humor. Thank You Jeanne Robertson.

[@ClarityDetermination]

Yes, a true American southern lady story-teller with eyes wide open. ♥️♥️♥️

[@dorothymeade7468]

I just read of Jeanne's passing away today, as well as of her beloved husband, Left Brain, passing away a few months ago. The world is now a sadder place... My sincerest condolences to their son, Beaver, and his family. May God Bless them all... 🙏🙏

[@lolaottinger6976]

Recently a lady that posted cooking shows on You Tube passed away, and her husband passed away a little before she did, it was such a shock, just like the passing of Jeanne and Jerry, somehow it seems like they should live forever, and they will live forever in our memories.

[@pjglory3348]

Me too! Sad. I love her sense of humour!

[@tiffaninichole]

😭😭😭

[@melissab.643]

so sad

[@ravincline5683]

Wow! They both passed? My condolences to Beaver

[@kessiawright1710]

What a wonderful storyteller! She does it so well that I can "see" it happening. Whenever I think that I have watched her funniest story, I find another one.

[@shirleyhunt6084]

I found this the first time a year ago. Rewatching, still so funny. What a beautiful, classy, great woman Jeanne was. Thank u for the chance to see this & laugh again.

[@daphnemiller5910]

This is wonderful! I was one of those beauty contest participants in a small town and I was also a twirler, so this routine is especially meaningful to me.

[@yesterdayitrained]

Jeanne Robertson was one of the best storytellers of our time! You are riveted while she is speaking, and you laugh yourself silly. And every story has a deeper meaning- and she always delivers it so well. There will never be another Jeanne Robertson!

[@lisavanderlip2490]

O5

[@servico100]

The baton story is the best " make Lemonade" story I have ever heard. Thank you Mrs Robertson.

[@terradurbin2801]

I loved her making me smile so much. She will be so missed. Her comedy is 100 o/o lost without her comedy. She’s in Heaven.

[@nancybeamesderfer1995]

Loved the humor of this lady. It was indeed a sad day when she passed.

[@ruthvandam-hinds6830]

Oh yes, she's great!

[@LoriGreen623]

My husband tells me I am not allowed to watch your videos at night anymore. You see for 3 nights now I have snuck out of our bedroom and into the computer room to watch and on all three nights my husband has come running out of my bedroom buck naked because he thinks I am having a seizure. Thank you for the giggles.

[@jowal10]

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[@kayA-gv1rb]

Haha 😂

[@relichuntinggrandma2483]

I watched them while my husband watched tv. I watched on my iPad. My husband and son were not happy with my constant laughing and interrupting their tv. I had headphones on and couldn’t hear them. I forgot all about them as I was having to much fun.

[@TheGuyerLife]

I was listening to her at work the other night and had to stop. I was not gonna be able to hold back. I was laughing way to hard to even be able to continue working. I had to wait till I got home, and sat in my car to finish watching so I would not wake up my family. She is hilarious.

[@frederickmowry526]

Yep I wake the house up too...but it is worth it!!

[@jennifercaldwell4160]

I wish I would have known her personally! I just love her videos!💞

[@christelvedo6281]

Has worked her God given talent to make us all smile. Thank you so much!

[@cindygardner8775]

I've just discovered herm and I'm hooked. I hope the family keep her videos going for a while yet. The stories are timeless

[@donaldewert2332]

I'm a new subscriber in Sept 2023. Sorry to hear she passed away!

[@katiegarrett1441]

My daughter and I have been depressed over a family situation. We found you on you tube. We are no longer depressed. Now when we start feeling the stress we watch you and it's hard to be depressed and laugh till it hurts at the same time!! Thank you!

[@thebiscuitrose]

Katie Garrett "out of town expert" (lol)

[@gayleengland-triplett3179]

Glad you are coming. Pray also. Glad you two are supporting each other. Hugs!!!

[@joanneschihl3098]

I'm depressed with all the political stuff going on these days...so I regularly tune in to one of Jeanne Robertson's episodes.... always funny! She's a breath of fresh air! Thank you, Jeanne!

[@patriciagechei8145]

Such a great story teller. Wonderful sense of humor!

[@SteveCanoy]

Thanks Mrs. Robertson for bringing laughter to my day. You’re a blessing.

[@lindaclark8369]

I LOVE this woman and her humor! Extraordinary!! 🧡

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Linda How are you doing today?

[@haydeeDe]

The woman was a MASTER comedienne. Clean as a whistle and completely hysterical.

[@MGTOW222]

This woman is delightful. What a great storyteller as tears of laughter roll down my cheeks.

[@melissagraeser8321]

Thank you for the small town giggles because laughter is contagious!! And we should always encourage instead of discourage and what better way to fight stage fright then to be ok with being less than the best as long as we a giving it our best...Thanks again for the warm heart and believing in youth and encouraging them to give it a shot and that even last place is a place....Never give up and never give in and if you can smile and laugh at yourself than you will go further in life because love and humor goes a long way. THANK HEAVEN FOR THAT 😇

[@conniecheston6768]

I’m in love with her stories. She was added to my KZbin feed last night and I just couldn’t get enough of her humor. My husband asked what I was laughing at so hard because I was shaking the bed as he was trying to go to sleep 💕💕 God bless her! Heaven is loving her presence ❤😂

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

How can you hear this and not laugh ? The world has lost an amazing woman!

[@classixdrummer]

“You’re sitting beside someone who doesn’t know what’s going on.” I spit coffee on my iPad. Thanks , Jeanne.

[@archaprice3372]

Jeanne, you are such a delight! I adore your beautiful sense of humor and the ability to tell a story where you put me, the listener, right in the middle of your tale!

[@savvyconsumer7342]

The world is blessed for her soul Taking on a human experience and sharing her gift. Thank you Jeanne

[@sugarbabylove1000]

So miss this dear lady x

[@anitachapman4372]

She is such a delightful, hilarious, and tells so much funny truth.

[@barbarabrennan1753]

When I lived in VA my neighbor June became a good friend. Her accent reminds me so much of the gentle neighbor who I wanted to emulate. June once said to me with her twang, Barb you need to be sure your brain is in gear before you open your mouth. I miss her so much. At a time I was alone on a mountain.

[@deetalashoma3514]

What a lovely soul. She is now cradled in God's arms.

[@marysmalley25]

Loved her! Miss her !😃

[@suebellehilbert7132]

As a “retired “ majorette from 1963, my junior year in high school in Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany, I found that routine , Ms. Jeannie hysterical! Hardly had I arrived and my mother registered me at school, the band teacher learned (thanks Mom!) that I had twirled a baton since junior high so I was immediately promoted to head majorette to lead the band during Oktoberfest and other holidays in Frankfurt and other small German towns. It was an honor until I realized there were only two other majorettes. We had a wonderful time that year but you just made me have such a hilarious , warm memory so thank you so much! P.s. I just turned 75 and can still twirl a baton....a bit slower and with sounds like “oh, ow, oo,” but still able!

[@daphnemiller5910]

I'm 80 and still have a baton in my bedroom. I started twirling in the 4th grade for a high school band.

[@babygoose8716]

She is such a gem 💎

[@nancyberryman5758]

Lady you are a gorgeous person with a marvelous sense of humor!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed your shows!

[@Iaskbelievereceive]

Hi Jeanne, another great story, I'm typing this with tears rolling down my face, thanks for laughs, love you

[@sidneyarmentrout7465]

"Bless her heart." Can't we all just see that Baton routine?!? Oh I love Jeanne!

[@lizw6301]

That’s what I call “making lemonade” (when life gives you lemons)! 😂

[@playsball]

She truly was a legend!

[@gailwebb9619]

No one tells a story better than a Southerner....it might take them a little while to tell it but it’s worth it! And Jeanne is the best at it!

[@samilt13]

You have an incredible gift of humor. I love your stories. Thank you.0

[@rebeccaingram6873]

Jeanne Robertson, me and my Sister just finding you and you are soooooooo Funny we have laugh so hard we got tears going on our face and legs, lol. Keep it up Lady because you are a Lady and I love left Brain!! We watch you all time and love you for your true Stories!!

[@jcpkill1175]

Lady, ive been watching these videos all day and your at the top of my comedieans to watch list now.

[@stellakipp256]

You are a joy to listen to. Can not stop laughing. Can listen to your stories over and over. When I am down you pick me up. God Bless.

[@stevencampbell13]

We have enjoyed her every since we heard her on radio Now we watch all your videos FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

You can’t make this stuff up! Oh Jeanne you were an angel on earth. 🙏

[@heidihoward4512]

Excellent. So sad that you passed away, but we can still enjoy your videos and you are smiling with a halo instead of a crown and waving your beauty queen wave in heaven.

[@manettle]

I have never once seen you and not laughed. Thank you!

[@shirleyprendergast4432]

Jeanne is absolutely the funniest lady there is! She can take the more ordinary subject and make you laugh,

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Shirley 🌺 😊

[@rondab3376]

So, SO funny!! Jeanne is in a class by herself when it comes to giving good advice while reducing the audience to helpless hilarity!

[@rogerbrinker7417]

This is something I have to work on. I work cash register at a food store and , especially during the holidays, stressful is the name of the game.

[@rebeccawright2038]

How we all will miss you, Jeanne! You were the BEST! Thank you, thank you, for making our lives lighter and happier! We'll love you forever! ❤️

[@slackergurl]

Another morning saved by you, thank you!

[@shirleygailey554]

You brighten my days! You are truly AWESOME & FUNNY!!!

[@samfisher5742]

I sure miss Jeanne, but I know her and left brain are entertaining heaven with new stories.

[@elizabethbrody5605]

Jeannie is an awesome story teller and very funny ❤️

[@Stinkaboo62]

Ohhhhhh Miss Jeanne! I am in Love! The KZbin Gods put you on my homepage... one clip watched and that’s all it took! You are absolutely precious and priceless! I have not belly laughed like this in some time! You see my “ left brain” passed away near five years ago now... I so identify and appreciate each of your stories! Your timing is impeccable, and your presence on that stage is heaven sent! I subscribed for more of you... please don’t stop, you are a natural born storyteller! As I said...I am in love...with YOU! Sincerely, Tere in KY❤️

[@shirleyclark1922]

So refreshing to find something fun to watch.

[@LinaLeyda]

Thank you so much, Jeanne Robertson, for sharing your incredibly wonderful talent - and for free on youtube! Seeing you perform live will have to be on my bucket list. You make all of us laugh, and I can only imagine how many you've influenced in life, with such great humor.

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@racinewoodward8063]

Love this lady's humor. She is the best!

[@danij1586]

Jeanne has definitely seen and lived through some hilarious things. I'm glad she's a great story teller. I love these stories. LOL

[@sagz58]

Love this woman. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

[@leslyemott-wright9428]

An awesome woman......I was so very sad to hear of her passing.....

[@robtelee54]

My favorite quote is “ today’s tragedy is tomorrow’s joke”!

[@ImaYaYa1]

another great one by Jeanne!! Thank you!!

[@remanthaneely97]

Absolutely LOVE Jeannie, could watch and listen to her all day. LOVE LOVE LOVE her. So funny!!!!

[@JoyfulDaze]

Watching this video, I experienced a first ever in my life. I was enjoying a cup o' Joe when a burst of laughter caught me by surprise. Coffee spewed out and landed on my laptop. I'm thankful I have a keyboard protector. Seeing that kind of reaction on tv, I always thought it was overboard. But it really can happen!

[@barbarafuhrman7395]

Thank you for the laughs I have shared her stories with my grandchildren oh the laughs and tears. Blessings

[@katiehall3313]

I love and Miss You Jeanne.....Thank You 💖🎈

[@bonniehafeman9757]

"Left brain" wasn't so stupid. Thanks for sharing. You are appreciated.

[@dianecopeland2649]

Thanks Jeanne for this great and FUNNY story on how to handle stressful situations in life. You're the BEST!!!

[@19genowefa21]

I have tears running down my cheeks. Did she win? That is the big story.....

[@connievenoy8839]

I love her comedy. She is fantastic!!! I have tears in my eyes from laughing at this one. Pluses no horrible language, how refreshing not to flinch when those words come out of someone's mouth during a funny situation. I just don't listen to anyone with that talk so I know of no good comedy any more!

[@danij1586]

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[@LetsBeClear87]

Connie Venoy while I agree that foul language is unnecessary, I think if you are so viscerally affected by simple words, there’s something deeply wrong. The Bible is not PG, you may need to re-evaluate your standing with the word my friend. Be well

[@julesservantofjesus972]

@@LetsBeClear87 Um the Holy Bible doesn't have any curse words in it. It's God's Holy Word & God doesn't curse. I don't know what Bible you're reading.

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Totally agree with you Connie! God bless you!

[@LetsBeClear87]

Jules Servant of Jesus kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaOTdIGYn9uCmac

[@angelagilstrap4453]

Out of sight! Loving her so much, keep them coming.

[@MyMy-ud2dq]

I’m gonna miss this sweet lady! She told me I was pretty one time was so sweet! RIP jeanne Robertson ❤️🙏 thank you god for the time you shared her with us 🙌

[@1Ammaw]

Love this Woman. She is too hilarious

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@JamesDFeldman]

There are lots of people that think they are funny. Jeanne is a one-of-a-kind humorous messenger that delivers meaningful stories that we can relate to in our lives. She is TRUELY funny and continues to spread joy to counteract all of the events that make up so many of the tragic events in our life. Jeanne is a joy to listen to and a pleasure to know.

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[@suzannefrank6052]

You have been a source of joy for so very many people. Bless you.

[@MsRobinG]

So refreshing to hear funny stuff with no cussing.

[@julesservantofjesus972]

Amen!

[@GailColeman]

We've discovered Dry Bar Comedy from Utah and it is AWESOME and clean. Look it up on here!😃

[@jorionrange8336]

So she cursed?

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