All the stuff on my shelf EXPLAINED!

[@jaygoodwin8833]

Such an interesting video! And cosy to watch with a cup of hot coco.

[@LucasBenderChannel]

*Earl Grey with a slice of lemon 😇

[@dibsdibs3495]

Yeah very calming thing to listen in the background while studying for my chem final, my strong suit is more so history so this is like a little meditation.

[@nogo6880]

Easier to watch it with a blunt

[@gabrielferreira6427]

These shelves are practically a historical heritage of the Internet.

[@hands_media]

We need to called UNESCO

[@cashcleaner]

Gonna have to do a collab with the Internet Historian, now.

[@kuyre2239]

south korean flag with doodling on it is insulting. 😈😈😈

[@freakishuproar1168]

@@hands_media Now I'm not going to be able to stop thinking about a ridiculous scenario where J.J. is litigiously forced to stay at (and never leave) his studio, because UNESCO declared the entire thing a "site of world networked heritage" and he's the only person they'll accept as steward of the room.

[@swaggerdagger8976]

Every time i look at this man’s shelf in a video I notice something new

[@CJonesApple]

Maybe because much of the time it is.

[@scottsterling7659]

It feels like such an honour to contribute an item on one of the most iconic shelves on KZbin. I remember when the J.J asked us to send in items that were recognizable in our country but foreign to others. I sent a the kuwaiti maresh and I feel happy to see it still on the shelf

[@JJMcCullough]

I will keep it forever

[@scottsterling7659]

@@JJMcCullough ❤

[@DiamondKingStudios]

Wonderful, wholesome exchange right here

[@jordanfranck]

Scott Sterling I hope you are feeling better after all those soccer balls to the face

[@h3corptempbutevadinganass]

​@@DiamondKingStudiosuntil we ruined it😂

[@BaekjeSmile]

The crosswalk man is a specifically Eastern German thing. It is so popular that they actually standardized most of the traffic lights in formerly West Berlin to be in that style too, one of the few examples of an East German symbol replacing Western ones after reunification but you wouldnt expect to see those signs in say Munich or Hanover

[@imrehundertwasser7094]

You can see some even here in Baden-Württemberg, though the majority are still in the old West German style. Both are allowed AFAIK. Some cities will also have their own figures representing specific characters from that city. Not everywhere though I think, just for some spots.

[@BRUH-yd5yo]

I was just about to comment this!

[@krombopulos_michael]

I was thinking the same. I thought they were not a German symbol but specifically an East Berlin symbol.

[@Amogumogu]

Fun fact, in Trier Germany they have a stop light done up like Karl Marx as he was born there

[@mind-of-neo]

I remember seeing your apartment tour, and i thought "this is what a home should look like. Not that minimalist purgatory look that's been popular recently" a home should be full like this. wonderful items JJ!

[@noneofyourbuisness7]

Thank you for sharing this. Having so many objects to reflect on places you've been and different points in your life you were in when you got them is a really fun way to learn about someone and their past. And I'm a sucker for stories like that. And thanks for continuing to make IMO the best culture related content on KZbin.

[@JJMcCullough]

Thanks so much Dalton!!

[@confusedowl297]

This video really shows how much JJ has a deep appreciation for culture, whether it's modern pop culture, ancient folklore or anything in between. He even collects symbols of things he doesn't agree with like the portrait of the queen which I think very few people would do

[@JJMcCullough]

Thank you! Yes, I just kind of like how objects have significance. If it wasn’t taboo, I would probably even collect a lot of really controversial stuff just because I think it’s interesting how much meaning man has given his objects. I like to think I have a good mix of objects that I’ve given personal meaning and objects “society” in some larger sense has given meaning.

[@eliza2636]

Aaah, I got a quick tidbit about the Christ child cake! I know you said that you got it in Mexico, but we have a very similar tradition in New Orleans. Every year during Mardi Gras (which typically happens in March), we make these things called King Cakes. They’re these really tasty cakes that are decorated with white, purple, green, and gold icing/sprinkles. They taste kinda like cinnamon rolls, and they do, of course, have the Christ child hidden inside of them. It’s meant to represent the wisemen finding Jesus (hence the name KING cake). Whoever gets the slice with the baby inside of it is said to have good luck!

[@potentialcaroozin2385]

Apparently king cake is very common in many places that follow catholicism! I was introduced to it by my Mexican neighbor, and she told me that for them, whoever got baby Jesus or and angel had to make the tamales next year lol. But watching French cartoons with my little sister (miraculous lady bug) they mentioned king cake as well, it’s rosquilla in Mexico. Obviously it varies a bit but most tend to include fruits and jelly like stuff in it, like a sweet pound cake. I’m not surprised it’s a thing in New Orleans considering France’s occupation.

[@aikonea1061]

In Spain it’s called “Roscón de Reyes” and it is eaten during “Reyes” witch is on the 6th of January and it’s basically like a second Christmas. In Spain it usually has one of the 3 kings (The wise men) and a non-edible bean. If you get the bean you have to pay for the hole thing and if you get the king you get good luck, and depending on the family tradition, you get some money.

[@marblemunkey]

I had a great aunt from New Orleans and was familiar with King Cake from her. Can confirm they're associated with Mardi Gras (and hence Easter). My wife runs a campus ministry group, and for a number of years we'd have a joint Fat Tuesday pancake dinner with several other denominations. We also had a King Cake, and whoever found the baby Jesus, their denomination was responsible for procuring a King Cake next year.

[@kenaikuskokwim9694]

Danes do the same thing with cherry almond rice pudding-- hide an almond slice within. Eat it slowly and carefully, or you might swallow the "prize".

[@leecreech]

Yes! i knew i had heard of this before. Friends from Louisiana spoke of them.

[@dasfoldingfive]

This is so bittersweet but change is good. Something we should all embrace. Hope you have a great holiday season, J.J.!

[@JJMcCullough]

Thank you!!

[@albertdumont]

It’s so endearing to see you talk on such a personal and emotional level. I wish you the best in your new endeavors. Will we get a tour of your new apartment before the new year?

[@JJMcCullough]

Not sure! I still have a lot of set up to do

[@Crashlikag6]

Ive seen the shelf grow for years its kinda sad to see it go, but I hope we can see some remnants of it in the new apartment!

[@paulpawelek]

As a big NFKRZ fan, I absolutely lose my marbles every time another content creator recognises him, saw the guys channel transition through multiple fazes through the last 7 or so years. I was watching MLG edits from him at10 years old and now I’m applying universities while i check up on Russian news and culture lessons from. The guy. Both of you guys are really entertaining J.J and Roman sounds like a sick duo

[@HiDDENk00l]

I remember JJ used him as an example Russian passports video and it blew my mind! I really appreciated the shout out to him in this video, and I hope he sees it.

[@rezajafari6395]

somewhere in an alternate timeline JJ comes to St Petersburg and NFKRZ explains Russian politics to him

[@HiDDENk00l]

Fun fact: the Japanese new driver symbol 🔰 is often appropriated by car enthusiasts in the US and Canada as a symbol of Japanese Domestic Market cars, as many iconic cars from Japan, particularly ones that were never sold in the North American market. However, many of them don't know what the symbol means (or even that JDM specifically refers to Japanese imported cars). It's very funny to me how many people put these symbols on their cars not realizing they're inadvertently advertising that they don't know how to drive. It would be like someone in Japan buying an American car and putting an N tag in their window. Also, the Ukrainian symbol on the crest is called a tryzub, or trident.

[@Pehmokettu]

@@Ratchet4647 N is for Novice. It is used in Canada for the new drivers. Here is more info about new driver symbols in various countries. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newly_licensed_driver_plate

[@BOABModels]

2:45 Nesting dolls are called 'Matryoshka'. We have a set made from plastic which work as measuring containers for cooking - 1 cup, 3/4 cup etc all the way down to tea spoon.

[@RolyWestYT]

As a very 2000’s obsessed millennial nerd who loves collecting things I have been wishing you’d make a video like this! Good luck on the move 🎉🎉 looking forward to see the new setup

[@mackenziegordon34]

The moment I saw “soup for my family” on that little cut out raccoon I knew EXACTLY what this was referencing. In 2020 there was a press conference held where Donald trump said that anarchists were throwing cans of soup at police officers and it was so stupid that it became a meme in antifa culture that we were some soup throwin rascals. so a lot of independent artists made merch off of it bc frankly, it’s hilarious and soup for my family is iconic, thank you for rescuing that long buried meme from my memory

[@Sas-md9vj]

I love that one video of a guy getting interviewed and when asked what he had he said "oh this? This is just soup for my family *wink*"

[@jonb3286]

Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJeWk2R3f7N0iJo

[@burcusphuc4910]

I thought the same thing. For me I love the fact that its Tom Nook, probably the most iconic Dept collector in the modern scene.

[@michaellasfetto5810]

Came here looking for this comment. The safety pin is also supposed to mean that someone is a person who isn't going to enact violence toward marginalized communities, a "safe" person, so to speak. It was a big deal about five or six years ago.

[@seedysadie]

This seems like a good time to stop lurking for a moment and say thank you for all your content. The care, curiosity, and sincerity you bring to your videos really stands out on KZbin, and that’s how you’ve earned the audience you have. We appreciate you too! Best of luck on your move!

[@mono-no-aware.Lem.]

I discovered your vids RIGHT before COVID began and it's very much been one of the anchors of my online life that has kept me sane throughout this constantly changing era. Thank you JJ! I cannot wait for the next chapter!

[@JJMcCullough]

Aw thanks

[@jeromejaykay3146]

I'm glad to see the crocheted Nanaimo bear is still there. I hope you're still enjoying it!

[@JJMcCullough]

Thanks so much Jerome! I love it!

[@ryanw1779]

I'm mad at myself for not buying one of these when they were available.

[@harmonicafish7661]

I’m from New Jersey, and seeing the creepy Asbury Park guy on your shelf has always filled me with a weird sort of local pride. I always used to view it with curiosity on people’s cars and t-shirts growing up, then only realized when I got older that it had to do with Asbury Park. It’s fun to think this sort of strange oddity that you’d think nobody outside of your home state would have any reason to know or think about is actually being recognized by somebody elsewhere as an interesting bit of NJ culture

[@Brambrew]

It's the same emotions when you get rid of childhood toys. Your life moves on and the years go by, but those trinkets remain in a bubble of nostalgia; a time capsule of sorts. Thank you for taking some time to recollect on the past. Wishing you luck on your new endeavors; moving on to bigger and better things.

[@JREG]

The bank of Canada mascot is a LINE GRAPH!! A stock market going up and down!!

[@JJMcCullough]

That’s not canon

[@darrinb1972]

45:22 I now remember that I discovered Roman through you long before the invasion and I’m very grateful for having done so. I have watched everything he’s done since February and whole heartedly agree that it’s essential watching.

[@Little-Dude]

Moving is a very emotional thing for me, and it starts to feel very real when I take down all the things off my walls, pack up all the little items, and de-clutter the shelves and surfaces. I can avoid the emotional turmoil of moving until that point. The blankness of a space that was once very lived-in is difficult for me to contend with. Whenever I move to a new place I scramble to place at least some of my memorabilia around because a new blank space is almost as bad as an old blank space. I can only imagine the weight of the move is resonating with you, as you said that it was rather cathartic going through it all. But it's all for the best! Those emotions are just something you have to push through. Anyway, I really enjoyed hearing the backstory of all these classic items we see in every video! It's such an eclectic collection. I'm particularly glad to hear the backstory to the Anarchist Tom Nook painting, haha. I was always partial to that one.

[@Panda-rb7fl]

The ending remarks really caught me off guard. As someone who doesn't spend much time in the comment sections usually, nevertheless, I would like to say in regard to your high esteem for your fans and community, that I believe it is a reflection of the openness and respect with which you approach different aspects of living in your videos. We may not come from the same background, or feel similarly about issues of culture or politics, yet, I sense that we would certainly enjoy spending some time in conversation together. It's easy to draw the conclusion that respect and tolerance are two qualities which are becoming less abundant in the developed western world (or certainly the media of same), and so it's a genuine delight to find a conscientious, intelligent, curious person who is willing to expend so much effort to provide such varied and interesting content. So, thanks J.J., if we're the best community, that's mainly down to you.

[@JJMcCullough]

Aw thank you so much for the kind words my friend

[@richiekretschmer9136]

I found you by complete accident several years ago. I was looking for Canadian content and I found your channel which has been a staple in my life. You have such a great way of conveying your message in a wonderfully articulate way. Your content is by far my favorite on KZbin. It is delightfully educational and I love your wide range of topics that are completely intriguing. I am assuming and quite certain that you are continuing on KZbin once you relocate and assimilate to your new place in Vancouver? I sure hope so!!! I would also like to add that my wife watches it with me as well… She too looks forward to your weekly appearance with the content I mentioned earlier. We both have deep ties to Canada because of a lot of family that reside in various provinces. I thought I would throw that into my response 😊 Only the best J.J. in your new place. 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@JJMcCullough]

Thanks so much for the kind words!!

[@RichBass7]

You're the friggin' man JJ! You have fans all over the globe. You bring Canadian culture into our hands no matter where we are. I'm a New Englander w/ a French Canadian lineage. Part of my family is from just outside Montreal and another part is outside of Nova Scotia. You've taught me so much over the years in an absurdly entertaining way. I look forward to the continued fun times and topics in zee future. Good luck with your move and hopefully your move is quick easy and pain free my brotha! All the love from New Bedford Massachusetts!

[@efuntron]

I just got back from a trip to Japan a couple weeks ago. On our last day we went to Kamakura and saw a bunch of Jizo statues. The tour guide said jizo leads the souls of children who passed away across a river in the underworld to heaven. Also apparently Jizo protects them from oni. It’s kind of a beautiful sentiment. Jizo protects those who can’t protect themselves.

[@lukefraser2244]

"It's a pickle, Morty" was so out of left field, that got a big laugh from me

[@TheShamois]

Never comment, never engage cause I'm a chicken, but have been lurking for a couple of years. Always look forward to seeing a JJ video pop up, fun and informative. Good luck on the move!

[@mrswhiddleberry]

13:19 you're close! mini baby jesus dolls are placed inside a rosca (crown shaped sweet bread) for Three Kings Day (January 6th) and if your slice of bread has a baby in it you have to make tamales for Dia De Candelaria (february 2nd, idrk how to translate that but google calls it candlemas lol). also, the three kings are said to bring gifts for kids (usually candies, fruits, money, toys, etc) who leave their shoe by a window. never knew why a shoe tbh lol but it's what my parents would always tell us to do

[@interfear1]

Gracias for the comment because I was about to write the same thing. Can't wait for the rosca next month in January 😁 Disfruten!

[@thetroll1900]

in my experience as a mexican myself, there are usually more than just 1 baby jesuses in the cake

[@trouverunpseudomarrant9423]

During the whole video I have waited for the apparition of the Breton Flag and the explication about the two books on the shelf but it was the only items that were skiped. In an other note you have one of the best channels of all KZbin so I think this change in the background is a good occasion to say thank you for your amazing work !

[@JJMcCullough]

The books are just there to prop up something, I have already forgotten what 😢

[@theoriginaledi]

I would have happily listened to two more hours of this, not even kidding. So much interesting stuff! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us in so much detail.

[@dippyfresh7676]

So awesome to hear the stories behind everything! I love your taste. Hope the move goes well!!!

[@Alphaey]

The quirky danish souvenir thingy is actually called a hoptimist because it hops up and down and is very optimistic... Basically... There isn't really a lot to it but having an hoptimist on your table etc while working on something hard and exhausting can be somewhat motivating as you give it a notch and watch it hop up and down all cheery (But it is very quirky like most things here) edit: I would like to expand a bit They don't all come in the shape of the danish flag they come in all kinds of sizes, outfits, colours and themes. My dear mother has been working the same place for a long time and she received one in the theme of her workplace (along with some other stuff). I used to work at a place during a holiday season that sells all of those quirky danish things such as the Kay Bojesen monkey and the amount of version I have seen is insane. and I almost forgot the one J.J has is themed with a clapping hat which is for some reason (I don't know the full origin story) very popular in sports here... Another quirky thing I guess.

[@krgoodrich1]

While that was a bit melancholy to watch, it was fun to see you go through so many things one by one. I’ve only been watching your videos for a couple of years but I’m nearly through all of them and so I recognized most of the items from other videos because I’ve seen them relatively recently. Looking forward to seeing the new studio and what will be the newest chapter of canonical JJ. Your smart, funny and engaging videos are a part of my life now! Thanks for making them and good luck in your new place!

[@Phoenix-J]

Just finished the video, and I can confirm this one is very award winning!

[@m.a.9571]

One hour jj makes my week already great 🥰

[@droozlex]

the octopus definitely is the most recognizable little icon in the background of your videos! Love that I've found your content and watch every video! Can't wait to see the new setup

[@guyr.6053]

1:12:42 Yes! Finally I learned how did you get the Lieberman Party ballot note! It's been bugging me for years... Been enjoying your videos for some time there, J.J., and I wish you a great new phase in your next studio :)

[@nic2819]

The Final Fantasy story at around 39:00 really resonated with me J.J. I was in Australia a few years ago to visit an (at the time I didn't realize) emotionally abusive long-distance SO, and made a habit of burying myself in Pokémon Sun despite really disliking it just to add some structure and escapism time to my two month stay.

[@TheDanishGuyReviews]

21:37 Dane here! I can definitely vouch for that. A birthday is nothing without a flag. And yes, the flag is not political. The only time it was that, to my knowledge, was during WWII, when the flag on the Christmas tree was a quiet protest against the overtaking of our country. ("Nevermore the 9th of April")

[@Carebearritual]

i love videos like this- I think it’s good for history because it’s basically a [Culture], annotated. I think this style of documentation is really important especially in a time when ability to find the origins of things (like memes) is increasingly difficult.

[@DavidMartin-qj8gf]

Its crazy that ive watched your channel since it was around 80k your channel has been a great insight into a nation which we always hear so much about but nothing about its history which your channel has been a great source of learning

[@mugi4949]

Finally, I was waiting for this video someday, that day is today folks. I always liked the small sections in other videos where J.J. would explain the story behind or meaning of his shelf items.

[@christineh14]

One of my favorite things about visiting someone’s home is perusing their bookshelves/trinkets/family photos. I grew up military and you can always tell where military families have been by the souvenirs they have in their homes. Thank you for sharing some of your treasures with us.

[@bobhart677]

Over an hour of J.J.? Whoo Hoo! Can't wait to watch!

[@betzalelross9015]

Thanks!

[@nararabbit1]

The Danish springy toy is called a Hoptimist, I sent it to you but not from Denmark (sadly, I'd love to visit the real place). It's from Solvang, a town in California that is a mini Denmark. Pretty sure Milhouse's uncle on the Simpsons is meant to be from Solvang. :-) Btw, I'm a huge Sam & Max fan so I'm happy you mentioned that game. I just replayed it recently. Your ending note was so sweet. Best of luck in your new home wherever it may be!

[@hooverhoover5]

I don’t know what the specific German custom is, but my family bought a Christmas pickle ornament about a decade ago. What we‘ve done is, while my siblings and I are sleeping, one of our parents hides the pickle ornament somewhere in the tree. Then, when we all wake up, we search for the pickle. Whoever finds it first gets to open the first Christmas present

[@Gimeasamich]

same here

[@inkyjill]

This is what we've always done.

[@Doughsz]

Thank you for the kind words at the end! We love your vids, JJ, I’ve been watching your vid for almost 5 years now and it’s sad to see the iconic background go away but I’m excited to see what you have in store for the future!

[@Sloppyjoey1]

These videos are honestly super relaxing JJ. I put you on the TV while I cleaned my house, my frenchie was losing his mind trying to get the toys when you put them in front of the screen 😅

[@TheSoulCollector13]

I am so happy you did this. I have had so many questions about what was on the shelves. The Christmas pickle is hidden in the tree for kids to find. If you find it you get an extra present!

[@jumbolarge108]

15:50 JJ claiming he’s a “discriminating” Funko Pop collector is the funniest sh*t I’ve ever heard 😂

[@darrinb1972]

This was a pleasure to watch. Eager to see what the next chapter brings for you. All the best.

[@lisamayloveless]

I remember that pink popcorn when I was a child. I was born in Toronto, 1980. I guess that popcorn was around in the mid 80s. Thanks for sharing your trinkets. I love how sentimental you are with these things. It’s super sweet. I’m a traveller. I’ve been living in China for the past 15 years and have travelled to many countries around Asia. I also have a collection of travel memorabilia.

[@PhoeniksStorm]

07:28 The horse is called Dalahäst. Usually red tree horses painted mostly in the swedish county Dalarna. The doll is called Alfons Åberg, or as he's called in the UK atleast, Alfie Atkins.

[@Nicenigel14]

I definitely agree that the takoyaki picture is the most iconic thing in your backdrop! I was thinking that before you brought it up

[@AlexWalkerSmith]

I was JUST thinking while watching you last video, "man, if he moved, he would have to create a new iconic backdrop for his videos"! Thanks for going through your collection of interesting things, and I hope you enjoy your new place! 😁👍🏻

[@TylerYTwo]

J.J. your channel has been massively entertaining to me over the past year or so I've been watching you. I've grown so fascinated with your topics that I've seen pretty much every video at least once, and rewatched many videos several times. Your ability to take topics so overlooked in society and tell fascinating tales about them has always been an inspirational skill. We appreciate what you create, and I hope you have a great 2023.

[@JJMcCullough]

Wow thanks so much Tyler. What’s your favorite video of all?

[@TylerYTwo]

@JJMcCullough Possibly Visual Anachronisms. The videos where you cover the cultural canon are infinitely rewatchable, I often find myself listening to it while shoveling snow or cleaning at work haha.

[@eliparzyck]

Wow the days of me knowing what random things are on the shelf just because I watch so many videos are over. But I am very excited for the new setup. I'm sure it will be much better.

[@RepeatedFailure]

Some cultures have words for the objects in your collection "Krimskrams," though I think the english "knick knack" encapsulates this well. I love the idea of storing and displaying cultural (internet or otherwise) things in such a way. Your KZbin set is by far my favorite (especially considering your space constraints!) and engrossing to look at; approaching an image out of a I-Spy book. I am taking inspiration from you and @TechnologyConnections when designing my own set. I hope my, mostly internet culture-based, projects can be appreciated in a similar fashion.

[@VoidToForm]

Congrats on a new start, I have had to move my studio so many times, its always a daunting, but very rewarding experience.

[@alfredotejada2081]

Finally the episode we all have waited for. Thank you JJ for sharing this !

[@theskyisteal8346]

It seems with mummers we finally found a significant cultural difference between Canada and the US. In America having your neighbours show up on your lawn garbed in white sheets with eyeholes is not nearly as endearing.

[@Carol_65]

Thank you for filming and sharing this with us. I hope it was a bit easier to do on camera “working”. I always admired how well you seem to take care of your things and how well organised and balanced everything was on your wall. Looking forward to your new backdrop and wish you all the best during your move.

[@StephanieJeanne]

Thanks so much, JJ. This was really cool! I've always been amazed at the number of items on your shelves. Lots of cool stuff that I can tell means a lot to you. I know how hard it is to "clean out" and down-size whether to make room for more or not. Clearly, culture it important to you, and that comes through in all your videos. I liked those crocheted vaccines and the guy from the Atlantic City theme park or whatever it was (to name a couple of things). Too bad you can't open a small museum! Haha. Good luck with the move! 😊💜

[@reverendroar]

I will always miss the set. I got into your KZbin channel when I was a 16 year old- now 7 years on I still love the channel any always will. Keep going JJ and stay strong- it’s a new chapter of the novel of your life!

[@shawn.the.alien423]

A little note (and I hate being "that guy", but here we are): the "We Can Do It!" poster was done by J. Howard Miller, though Rockwell did do a "Rosie the Riveter" painting (it's the one with her sitting on a steel beam eating a sandwich).

[@dumbfounded_844]

Been following for a few weeks, because I've been liking the way you explain things in general. I'm from the Dominican Republic, decided to give this long vid a try and after it, I'm feeling genuinely excited to be part of this channel's new beginning.

[@rodionmalovytsia1020]

Hope your new background will be just as interesting as the old one. You should definitely switch up the order of the souvenirs, just so it will be a fun game for us to try and find the familiar stuff!

[@RayceARoni]

Growing up, my family had a tradition where one of the ornaments that was used to decorate the tree was a pickle. It's dark green color made it hard to spot and typically my parents would place in an area on the tree with low visibility. The states rules were that the child who spotted the pickle first once the tree was set and fully decorated would receive an extra little gift (huh, sounds familiar). I was also told the tradition was German in origin, but my family's background is not German-American and I've never heard of a rock being decorated as a pickle for Christmas. I have no idea where my parents picked this up.

[@souravghosh1003]

Good luck JJ for your new home and happy holiday season. 😊

[@RenataSantos-qw4pz]

one of my favorite youtubers I found your channel when I was searching videos about the canadian accent and since then I became a fan of your popular culture insights. Good luck in this new fase of your life.

[@ShadowWizard123]

The soup cans are used as projectiles. If one carried in a backpack full of stones to the protest, one could be cited for bringing weapons of some sort. A backpack full of tin cans, on the other hand, can be plausibly explained away as one's groceries 😁

[@HighTher3]

I can't wait to see your new setup when it comes to fruition.

[@TheAlexSchmidt]

From what I heard the Christmas pickle is a classic fauxthentic tradition, some ornaments company just made it up.

[@futuristic.handgun]

As a huge sentimental sap who also collects similarly to you, I absolutely loved this! You've got so many neat things! And oh, my heart at the end!! 😭 You are such an intelligent, funny, and sweet person J.J.! I've been watching you for a couple of years now I believe and you've taught me so much about so many different things! I always feel a little bit smarter after I watch one of your videos! We love you just as much as you do us. I'm proud to be a small part of your community! Wishing you a speedy, stress free, and seemless (alliteration, lol) move and also hope you have a wonderful holiday season!! Can't wait to see your new setup! I know that it will be just as interesting and fun as this one was! Much, much love!! 💓🥰

[@lior3300]

hey J.J the ballot was sent by me (as well with the Hamsa at 1:12:10 that I gave you while you visited in Israel), happy to see you kept them. the story of the ballot is that i wanted to get you a voting ballot containing both Hebrew and Arabic on it, they are usually seen in Arab/mixed cities so i went on election day to a mixed city to get you one. it took me a while to find a ballot that contained both so I didn't cared much of which party it is. the party on is from Israel Beitnu (Israel our home), it considered part of the far right party for the post-soviet immigrants who arrived to Israel after the collapse of the Soviet union. though they were considered far right they did set in the last coalition of the center-left (that collapsed recently) among with the Islamic party (Raam). biased on that I'd call them more of a populist party. would be happy to send you more things for the new, better and grater shelf.

[@stevencollins7157]

I had a wonderful time watching this, JJ! The best of luck to you with the move, and I hope that you make merry of the opportunity to put your mark on the new place.

[@Tactical_Teacher]

Wish you much luck moving jj love your videos

[@stephencooley5523]

I've really enjoyed you describing the stuff on your shelf that I've been looking at wondering about for the last 2 of being a channel viewer. The last 2 years of being a viewer of your channel has been super fun and I've learned so meany cool new things in that short space of time.

[@oyenisis]

3:59 CORRECTION! The men with hats are the crossing signals of east germany EXCLUSIVELY, as they are the traffic signals of former east germany, which the population simply did not want to replace for the more boring regular european ones.

[@Nazrininator]

I watched this video on my flight, and it was a great video explaining all the stuff you have on your shelves! You are one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@JJMcCullough]

I love watching long vids on flights!

[@AlmaAlleman]

Q: What do you call an explosion in a pastry shop? A: Napoleon blown apart

[@JJMcCullough]

Yikes

[@benenglish2504]

r/irrelevant

[@Cincystone]

I’m in the process of moving too and I’ve become attached to my decorations and organization. I’m excited to express myself in a new space as a blank canvas, and that thought makes moving a bit easier. You got this🎉❤

[@Dakooties]

It's the end of an era. I'll be able to tell my grandchildren where I was when the world changed.

[@tomfrazier1103]

A British colonial official, Sir Arthur Grimble, whom took up duty in the S.W. Pacific in 1914 said portraits of Victoria were still in the offices. He transferred to the Caribbean in 1933. He wrote a postwar autobiography expressing his affection for Micronesian people with whom he served. U.S. commercials had "Cavity Creeps" in the '70s-'80s. I largely had a somewhat traumatic move, but am mostly resettled. I went on a bottle digging expedition yesterday, finding little, but having fun & exercise. Thanks for explaining that leering face with the centre parted hair. I always wondered about him. He looks like 19th Century contrived cutesiness.

[@Burgerburgerburger-t8f]

Well I hope your new apartment will be good, and I know your new set may be cool, but we will remember your old apartment. 🇺🇲❤️🇨🇦

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

new jersey represent!!! south jersey here camden county

[@Burgerburgerburger-t8f]

@@subparnaturedocumentary OH LETS GO ALSO FROM CAMDEN COUNTY

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

@@Burgerburgerburger-t8f nice! originally from delco pa, grew up in gloucester county nj, and have lived in camden county going on maybe 8 years now have lived in gloucester city, runnemede and now mt.ephraim

[@Burgerburgerburger-t8f]

@@subparnaturedocumentary currently live in the small municipality of Woodlynne.

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

@@Burgerburgerburger-t8f nice that's right near fairview and Haddon twp and Collingswood

[@moopnelly]

Hey JJ! So glad to see you talking about these beautiful bits of ephemera that mean so much to you and that we’ve all got to know over the years. I was especially happy to see and hear you talk about the Thai sculpture that you had made for you. I lived in Thailand for 12 years, and that piece has always caught my eye. It was good to see it up close and learn about how you got it. I’m by no means an expert, and I’m sure that any Thai viewers or SE Asian experts could be more authoritative, but here’s what I know: The figure is called a Yak (pronounced closer to yahk). My ex husband described it to me as an ogre. As with many mythological monsters in various regions, it can have different meanings and/or influences, depending on the myth. You’ll often see a yak in folk art, depicting scenes from the Ramayana or other myths, and find huge representations of the yaks at temples throughout Thailand and at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It seems like those representations are meant to be guardians. As I said, just a layman’s understanding. An expert might tell you more or better. Good luck with the move. Brave heart. ❤❤

[@vitaminluke5597]

I have the feeling that JJ is going to reassemble the shelf exactly the same at his new place. If it's not broken, don't fix it I guess.

[@davidroddini1512]

I certainly hope so. Is anyone taking notes to compare the new arrangement to the old one? 😉

[@jeffreymoore814]

The random cuts of JJ dropping shit is the best part of this video

[@jlstudios69]

Hey JJ, the baby Jesus you showed and the cake you speak of is in fact a tradition for 3 kings day. The cake is called "rosca de reyes" and my family gets one every year. If you get a baby Jesus inside I believe you have to cook a meal for the rest of the family, maybe someone else wants to go more in depth. Just wanted to mention that!!

[@JJMcCullough]

When is 3 kings day?

[@jlstudios69]

@@JJMcCullough 3 kings day is on January 6th, it's known as "dia de los reyes" in spanish. It's a holiday to honor the 3 wise men

[@christineh14]

Also known as Epiphany or the Feast of the Epiphany.

[@zcvxs]

The most awesome hair dude on the internet.... Love his voice...beyond smart...

[@LucasBenderChannel]

No no no no! 😆 As far as I'm aware, the myth that Germans hang pickles in their christmas trees was an entirely American invention! A properly *fauxthentic* tradition, that Germans are completely oblivious to! 😄🥒 I hope you feel just as excited about the new place, as you are sentimental about leaving the old. Here's to new beginnings! :) 🥂

[@asherward8720]

This video made me so happy to watch. I’ve been watching your videos consistently for a little over a year I think, and have learned so much about Canadian and American culture and history, along with other countries too. It was great to see JJ so fondly reminisce over each item, I got teary-eyed at the end. Thank you JJ, I look forward to seeing your new setup grow and evolve. 🫡❤️

[@burtonguster4395]

My wife and I watched every minute of this video with interest. Thank you for sharing, JJ. Good luck on your move.

[@laupert9021]

Finally something specifically for the hardcore J.J. fans 😁

[@VinlandAlchemist]

This was so enriching as an experience, for my weekend J.J. fix