JOHNNY ZEST Deserves a Better Place to Live | The Sims 4

Ello my dears!
We're back with another little makeover. This time I decided on giving Johnny Zest the home he deserves, so we completely renew the lot and give him the home of his dreams! ENJOY!
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[@amandakhater7410]

I know the story for those solar panels. The landgrabs are old oil money, so the first thing Johnny did when he had the money was to become fully sustainable so his family can't make money off of him. I also imagine he has a super eco friendly group of friend and they go protest against pollution. He also always talks to his party guests to join their cause.

[@DoveJS]

Oh I love that! Maybe he holds rallies and organization meetings for good causes (including one for strong unions) at his house sometimes. And he does comedy routines at fund raiser parties, to fight pollution and other global issues. I can imagine Johnny being a big activist for Sim and animal rights but he's very charming and vulnerable about it because it means a lot to him. THAT'S why he got kicked out!

[@emeline02]

@@DoveJSI love this idea omg this makes me want to start playing with him now

[@DoveJS]

@@emeline02 Go for it! It sounds fun! If you have University you could give him Research & Debate skill or City Living has that megaphone but I never learned how it worked lol that might be a career thing. (And you could make it a new save, add him to the family, fix his family tree, and then make them argue a lot so the relationship is bad lol although IDK if that might ruin his reputation. Johnny needs a Good one, where ever that feature came from, so maybe Nancy is always instigating lol.) Edit: And Get Together for his Activist clubs!

[@aoneal3723]

Oooh this sounds fun, I may play him through eco-lifestyle and a politics career

[@slate613]

I'm a bit late to the video, but I had an idea for the look of all the furniture he has. Going off of j.stanley's activist idea, he bought it all from local businesses instead of going with the big name stuff his parents always buy. Not only as a sort of middle finger to them, but also to show their love of new, flashy and mostly lesser quality things.

[@novadearest]

In one of my playthroughs Johnny Zest ended up becoming a famous comedian, so I built him a huge mansion across from the Landgraabs as a big middle finger to his parents. I absolutely love this guy

[@aishyjane9020]

Same! He married Summer Holiday and had about 7 children with her. Hes living his absolute best life in my Playthrough!

[@nxoxo7322]

@@aishyjane9020 omg I made him marry summer too!

[@lynfletcher7744]

my sim married johnnny. then divorced . but after my sim had a failed marriage to another sim . they remarried and any day soon johnny will be a dad .. love johnny shame geoffrey and nancy dont recognise him as their son

[@jinty6555]

Love this series. Maybe when Johnny got kicked out of the mansion he lived in the old bus and then when he could afford to build the house he couldn't part with the bus coz it was his first "home" of his own. Please do Vlad or Vanessa Jeong next ❤️💜💙💚💛🧡🩷🩶🩵

[@quilisha]

Yes to Vanessa Jeong!

[@DoveJS]

I second Vanessa Jeong! (Edit: And Vlad.) But I am eager to see the Villareal mansion Devon's already going after lol. I'd also LOVE to see Devon tackle the Oasis Springs AND Del Sol Valley Museums... honestly ANY of the Museums! I was trying to recall the other world I was thinking of and checked the wiki to see and I forgot there were more lots of that type because I almost never visit them. There's even one added in our Library that I forgot about which I assume came with Base Game or in an update and I might've deleted at some point while trying to whittle down my library before I gave up (lol since I DL too many lots from the gallery.) I hope he can make them worthwhile and I admit I can't remember if he's done any already lol but also I'm subbed to so many simmers that most of them have a massive backlog I still haven't gone through at this point. 😅

[@KidTheFail]

I really love the idea that the old bus is his old home, it's feel like such a Johnny thing honestly

[@blameitondanny]

From an awkward trailer home in the middle of nowhere to a hub for social outcast. This is amazing and it looked so comfortable to hangout there ☺️

[@haeroerin2990]

I am always speechless when you renovate sims houses, you do such an amazing job. I need this house in my game, hopefully you get access to the gallery again soon.

[@roxxisquared15]

Your detective work in the beginning absolutely cracked me up. Thank you!

[@MooCowKris]

I’m not normally one for trailer/container shaped homes but this one, with all the outdoor space is something I’d genuinely enjoy living in!

[@kammeron]

I imagine walking past as Johnny has friends over and being SO jealous and just wanting to be his friend. Love this whole setup for Johnny, and makes me want to play him in the game. Love all the vibes.

[@Czarinederella]

From DB saying to Johnny "I don't give a sht" to "I'm really rooting for him" is very relatable. I feel easily attached to my sims hahahaha!

[@sherrybrissette1614]

I love Johnny Zest! I was once playing with him grinding out the comedy stuff and he won the lottery! It was amazing! He built a BIG house across the street from his parents, married a nice lady and had loads of kids. And none of them ever spoke to the Landgraabs. Living well is the perfect revenge!

[@kheevy]

I am here for these renovations of townie homes! Absolutely love this one too. The Landgraabs disowned Johnny Zest because he's gregarious and outgoing...two things Nancy and Geoffrey are not. Lol

[@Siren_DarkOcean_Official]

I thought it was because he wanted to be a comedian

[@melliethemortician]

@@Siren_DarkOcean_Official The 'real' reason is just that he doesnt fit the families ideal wants, since they want to be seen as perfect and with no flaws meanwhile he choose not to conform to what they wanted. If youve played previous sims games hes similar to Dudley Landgraab(Malcom's son)

[@aoneal3723]

@@melliethemortician wow I never made the Dudley connection! I actually built him Mimi’s place from bustin out so that’s kind of funny

[@coacoa1393]

I just started the video and I am cracking up at that suspensful pause to remember his name!! lol

[@deusvenenare]

Every play-through I do, Johnny ends up autonomously adopting one kid and living as a single dad. Even if I don't play with his household, I always make sure to renovate his house to have lots of fun activities for him to do with his kiddo.

[@mckrey]

Okay this made me really want to do a Johnny Zest play through 😍 what a sustainable independent socialite king.

[@ya_fbr]

i did a playthrough once, where johnny won a lottery for 1 million simoleons, then got offered to record his standup special (which also skyrocketed his career to level 10), then adopted a child, and on the first day of getting to know his new child, the kid made so many funny jokes that johnny DIED FROM LAUGHTER 😭 most insane thing that's ever happened to me in the sims anyway, this is genuinely one of the best builds i've ever seen!! looks absolutely incredible!

[@ece_yldrm]

In general, I like to watching renovation of EA builds. Also, Oasis Springs is my favorite world in The Sims 4 although most people don't like it. 😄

[@jessica1580]

It’s my favorite world too! Thought I was the only one 😂

[@oObs4paOo]

I'm here for Oasis Springs, my favorite world❤

[@Lovlyb35]

Finally Johnny Zest go his redemption and a much needed upgraded home. I absolutely love what you did 💯🥰🥰..

[@jesileigh]

This feels like a dream home to me! I adore all the outdoor entertainment spaces too!

[@disabledyetinvincible]

The outside is giving me very Joshua Tree vibes. Desert but make it chic but also slightly party but slightly hipster. Totally right for Johnny Zest! But then when you started on the interior, my poor slightly abandoned self almost lost it! I totally started feeling all the feels for a sim who I never cared much about before and you had me properly worrying for their mental wellbeing! Justice for Johnny!!

[@TownieSimBuilds]

Loved the storytelling on this lot! I really enjoyed how you kept the trailer aspect of the original EA lot, but gave it a weathered / makeshift contemporary look with lots of entertainment space for Johnny to use.

[@alisakumm9165]

With the furniture you went for a completely different style from what I'd have expected you to go for, especially considering the absolutely beautiful minimal outside of his home, but as always, everything came together and I absolutely love this. Your idea of Johnny being an entertainer in the double sense (both as a comedian and as a host to his friends) just fits so well and feels so wholesome; this is now - and forever will be - my favourite Johnny Zest home ever. I'll use this in all my saves from now on and treat it as canon. 😊

[@Housewarmin]

"Malcolm????" lmaoo. You are so funny

[@fromthehaymeadow]

watching aden become a johnny fanboy as the video goes on makes my heart happy bc he’s one of my fav sims

[@nandinos]

Spat me drink out when you said Johnny was Nancy & Malcom's son before researching it again 😂😂😂 Oh my! Edited to add: how cozy and fun is this build! I want to be his mate just to hang out on that lot IRL lol

[@screamingrose6426]

I love this house it's so cute! I also love the narrative you've given Johnny. He doesn't need the fame from the Landgraab name. He doesn't need the money or a big house. He just needs his friends, and whatever he needs, he'll make. What a babe

[@kaleidoscopic_star]

I am LIVING for this renovesh ❤❤❤ Finally some justice for Johnny 🫶

[@shadhersen]

Omg I love this build!! It looks so cosy and people can easily feel welcomed here, I totally imagine Johnny inviting friends over to do some stand-up gigs and stuff with endless sleepovers (and I agree he's a good-looking sim, most of my Sims end up with him aha)

[@stephaniemena93]

I am absolutely loving this series❤️ I would love to see the Caliente household redone! Also do you have any ideas for which world your next ‘Let’s Build The Worlds’ series will take place?

[@MadLadyHatter97]

How cute! I want to live there so bad, curl up on the bean bag chair at sundown and watch a movie or drink my morning tea while watching the sunrise ❤

[@christinestone391]

Let the good times roll in this lovely fun place for Johnny where everyone feels at home, unlike his estranged relatives.

[@pixiejemm]

You give the sims the houses they deserve that sims team couldn't be bothered to and I'm here for it. Another beautiful build

[@cmajalis]

This is one of the best makeovers ever! Who needs the Landgraabs when you can live in a place like this?

[@nadineml]

Your ability to change a build with your amazing talents is crazy!!🤩 That's why I love this series. You should also renovate worlds in different ares. Similar to your, let's build the world series.❤💗

[@tardust22]

Johnny Zest is just a beginner comedian. He’s not accomplished yet. He you made him live like a trailer park millionaire. I’m all for it! Thank you Devon👍🤣😍

[@Toneh9]

You are fantastic at making storylines and telling them via building and decorating! Well done.

[@vagalumevolatil]

Yes! He did! Poor guy just wanted to follow his dream... I always move him to the city, sometimes to be roommate of the Benali guy, the aspiring author.

[@UkiyoMoons]

Last few days I’ve been hooked with his decor and builds ❤amazing work!!

[@frida7913]

I love the fairy lights on the foundation, so clever!

[@bylubs2]

this is one of my favorite renovation of the channel. absolutely loved!

[@lu.cchini]

your voice is Bob Ross Vibes 🥲 so calming

[@ghinaa.dabbour3992]

You are a magician!! Turning that crab into this lovely build is magic 😍

[@TheDanishPartyGirl]

You videos are the perfect cure for for bad mood. Thanks ❤ Keep being your lovely self

[@alieninthewindow5566]

Awww what a lovely build for Johhny, he's currently "trying" to patch things up with his dad in my game but Geoffrey is too busy with his other children he's recently had and Johhny hates him even more so I'm giving Johhny your build and a loving partner soon and kids he deserves the best...meanwhile my grim reaper is going to make a visit to Geoffrey soon 😂hehe

[@LeiaBuns]

I'm new here! Your "straight in pride month? No thank you." joke got me cackling. I'm looking forward to binging your videos over the next few days!

[@hijlaa]

It´s like a small festival terrain, I love it

[@lokshoknbarrel]

Rattlesnakes, scorpions and spiders is all I think of when I play this lot. 🦂 Love it.

[@julesauburn8713]

I’m new to your channel. I found you through @SatchOnSims highlighting other builders. This build is beautiful. I love how you come up with a story as you are building. Really enjoyed this and can’t wait to add it to my world. Have a great day!

[@oshizu5576]

I love what you did with Johnny's place! It looks like the home of a fun-loving, outdoor-loving, friendly sim instead of a dirt-poor, tasteless son abandoned by his snooty parents. Also love how you went from indifference to really caring about Johnny's future. Now that you've build the adobe-style house and Johnny's new home, the remaining 3 premade lots look absolutely pathetic. Your videos are always such a delight! Thank you!

[@DjurrenArt]

I ABSOLUTELY love this!! Johnny does deserve a home where he can let his creativity flow!

[@Ramberta]

3:43 okay you are officially the only person who has said "good boy" in a sensual tone that hasn't triggered my fight or flight. so, I'll subscribe

[@missdukette2168]

#TeamJohnny here ! I habe always rooted for him and I always try to redo his home in every new save (he just deserves better) I never thought to scoot the trailer like you did (much better) and I love the way you did the kitchen with the industrial high table between the walls... I will definitley copy that ! Great build

[@gumisora]

When you make the video I fall sleep bc you talking, it relaxed me a lot aso bc I work overnight. Now I watching in bc I am craving to watch makeovers. This is stunning!

[@Katie_Bee]

Ok so I had this movie scene play in my head where you're at a cool chill party in the desert and then Johnny comes over and starts like trying to schmooze you and you think he is some arrogant rich kid that shouldn't be here because he doesn't look like he gives a damn about sustainable living, but then your friend walks past and it turns out they're super close with Johnny and says "i love what you've done with the place" and you are gobsmacked because its actually his home and you realise he is one of the good guys!

[@itsmymusicvibes]

Amazing renovation. This build is just beautiful. You have great taste! ❤

[@sophietheg]

Johnny is my favourite sim, thank you for this video and build.

[@ReneHollyDesigns]

I heard the chicken crossed the road cause he was stapled to a punk rocker. LOL Landgraabs disowned Johnny cause he wanted to be a joke star. That is the lore. I enjoyed your build. ♥

[@katmannsson]

Im absolutely going to use that Island trick in one of my builds, LOVE it

[@HannahsTnTs]

I love your videos, you always know how to make me laugh

[@Msbabs31]

Love it. I haven't played in a while, but now I have to! You made me love this house and now I have to make him a success to spite his family!

[@eralonuva]

The Langraab anger is so funny.

[@XenIsWhen]

Johnny Zest should be roommates with Kyle Kyleson. They can go bowling, drink White Russians, and get some rugs that really tie the room together.

[@violentcat345]

What an absolutely wonderful build! So eclectic and really just vibes with how I've always felt Johnny's character to be. Outstanding!

[@jesuismireille4715]

Nothing but love for this video 💚❤️💛💙💜 the storyline, aesthetic, details such as the sunken shower 😍 The ONLY thing missing for me... ...is Daisy! Can you please get her on camera in one of your coming videos? I'm in love and need to see that cute little face again 🙈

[@orcawail150]

ok this is my actual dream house im OBSESSED

[@aishyjane9020]

I LOVE seeing what you can do when you don't limit yourself on packs. The builds you produce are just stunning!

[@nicsequalini8545]

You made me fall in love w Johnny w this build!

[@cristyberger5298]

This is my favorite Reno you’ve done yet! I love it! #justiceforjohnnyzest

[@joyyuh]

aden you ate this reno/build SO bad, my GAWD 😍😍

[@imsoemokthx]

Johnny Zest is part of the first generation of my long long sims generational playthough. Easily the best townie.

[@elizanotpancakes2897]

I love watching you build in this style - you actually managed to make Johnny Zest kinda hot lmao

[@linda4th]

Amazing space for Johnny! I wish him many happy times here.

[@Kelticmoonstar]

I absolutely LOVE this rebuild! It is fun with lots of space. I love the cinema area! So cute! Amazing job!

[@Gate11au]

I wish when growing together came out they had updated the families relationship for all the base game sims to make game play better on Johnny and the landgrabes

[@Te3time]

this looks like such a cool hangout spot like I wanna go there irl

[@naradahaus-lynnealuebben]

He is actually one of my favorite sims. I made sure he got a better home right away LOL. He is generally a really great guy, comical and sweet and I think has the trait friend to all? Something like that.

[@hottatgirl]

I love Johnny and his lore and I love building him new houses. My most recent one I made him a modern brutalist bachelor pad on this lot. But then I had him get married (to a mermaid) and have a child so they moved to sulani and I built them a big beachy family home. And then adopted the Landgraab’s youngest child 😂

[@jameseverson1454]

Speaking as a bachelor, if I somehow came into the $$$, this would be my dream home. Landscaping including. 😍

[@moniemoon.]

I love your storytelling and listening to you! The building looks so gorgeous! 🥰

[@willy_willson]

I absolutely love this build! So cozy and fun! I'm glad you decided to give Johnny the home he's always deserved.

[@Rose-Sigh]

You’re really making me choked up about Johnny 😢

[@HayleyandSimba]

This build made me so happy! This is literally the best remodel I’ve seen of his house ☺️

[@BNFang]

This is probably my favorite build of yours thus far!! You keep outdoing yourself with these rebuilds

[@LucyRedclift]

So glad I found your channel just over a month ago ... I’m a huge sims fan and now a huge fan of yours . Don’t think you realise how much you can make someones day so much brighter . You’ve really helped me with my grief the last few weeks and I absolutely love watching you. You’re so genuine, talented and sooo funny . I’ve literally binged so many videos going back to 4 years ago 😂! Keep being you Aden 💓

[@rize0no0sora66]

The whole time I watched it gave me this nostalgic, warm, and fuzzy feeling of when I was playing through Life is Strange episode 1 when it came out years ago. Very pretty build. I really think that you made Johny's story shine through this build a little bit more than the OG house

[@TheMikZino]

I absolutely love this for Johnny! I knew the lore, but you brought it out further with this, he deserves this amazing house, and the story with it. Homemade stuff, the poor guy had to fend for his own because his rich parents didn't want to support his choices. LOVE IT, I might just do this for him too in my own legacy save file. Thanks for all you do, I hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@Tremayne4260]

Lovely build as always! Love the woody look and as always it looks amazing! Much love to you, Daisy and Tom ❤

[@xkeyairuh]

Johnny is the only in game sim that I actually play with and build up whenever I don't want to make a new sim to play with. He deserves to be the successful comedian he wants to be.

[@Mads__Plays]

Love all of your builds, but I think this one (and the coffee shop/photography studio) have to be my favourites. So much character and life. You’re so clever 🤩

[@emiliabryce7135]

This was once a trailer or manufactured home and it definitely is no longer. I like it.

[@tamaramarrone]

I never play with the townies, but you've got me wanting to check out Zest though🤔

[@uwusopp1979]

So cozy! This video made me feel so calm 😊

[@bethanyanne9878]

I would live here in a second! Looks like a cozy, welcoming, fun place! 🥰

I honestly love this, makes me want to buy all the packs you used that I dont have (specially werewolves and the outdoor camping stuff) i never thought of putting a tree in the middle of the build and just build around it, love it.

[@toricrowley-mcwilliams3214]

You did good for Johnny, thank you! I always remember him as my sim's grandfather and he used to visit her so often 🥹

[@sarahfrancis4215]

This build is stunning I want to live in it myself

[@lucey]

obsessed with the auto captions in the first line labelling him as "a sin". its true

[@jrw2696]

Love the whole vibe this place gives off.

[@danicarakic2270]

it amazed me how much i fell in love with this house ❤

[@emilychilds8085]

The commentary is giving Kim woodburn vibes 😂 great build

[@laurenterry1711]

This is one of my favorite of your builds I’ve seen so far (though I am a new subscriber). I love the non-EA style builds. Unleash the creativity! You’re so good! Plus I love your personality. 😊