Merry Christmas!

[@the_chapess]

As a Scotswoman I have never laughed so much watching Bens efforts at doning the kilt. I think he’s got it on backwards as the kilt pin (wee sword) should face the front but I’m sure Alan’s “how to” guide will set you right. Joel PLEASE post a pic of yourself wearing it all with the rugby jersey on too! Happy Christmas to all the gang xx

[@solpat1977]

I was sitting in bed with a sore throat and heavy cold, feeling sorry for myself but the “Joel and Ben Show” has had me in stitches - In between the coughing, the use of copiously tissues and a headache, this medicine, in the form of laughter is just what I needed -Thank you guys and hope 2023 is a great year for you all

[@venturout]

Ben should definitely have his own channel reacting to videos of Joel reacting to videos 😂 Merry Christmas and happy New Year gents.

[@pheart2381]

I dont know about that. I think he needs joel as a steadying influence.

[@peterpain6625]

@@pheart2381 True. I do want to see a box opening after Ben had 2 Redbull and an absurd amount of sugar though ;)

[@trevorjackson4157]

Joel has a day off every week, so maybe Ben could start there.

[@petersp63]

The Chuckle Brothers!! USA F,rom me to you get off let go huh you're so! doesn't quite have the same ring!

[@scokeatia]

I do love that idea and Joel is an amazing mentor to him

[@kennethbowry1521]

Ben stay with Joel for now,I love the way you drive him up the wall have a great Christmas.

[@seanNZ91]

Hahaha omg the Christmas family drama I love it so much. Ben is hilarious, so chaotic. 😂

[@davidcarter453]

Nice to see you both together it's like watching a comedy show 🤣🤣

[@trevorjackson4157]

It's OK for us, imagine having to spend Christmas with it!

[@charliezz6746]

Ben loves the attention.

[@discogareth]

The kilt was an epic gift! Merry Christmas Joel and Ben!

[@petersp63]

whose going to explain to Ben that the Scots don't wear underwear under the Kilt! lol

[@dianeleitch7049]

Kilts are not cheap, Ben should be told this. He's young but a bit of a pain..

[@Andrew_J_R]

Very expensive, I imagine!

[@petersp63]

@@dianeleitch7049 He'll grow up in 5 or 6 years!!

[@peterpain6625]

Love the mixture of "i don't want to be here", "this is cringe", bantering and all around enjoying it in the end ;) Thanks for sharing and merry x-mas.

[@robinwbarrett]

Good to see the not so little rascal turning the channel into chaos "The Ben and Joel Show!" Strange how it quickly descended into Ben searching for candy and Joel searching for booze. Hope you and your family have a good Christmas, same wishes too to Cameron, Mack and Will

[@pollyduron674]

Ben is just a typical 14 year old. I have one and that age tries your patience. I really enjoyed this and seeing how much your subscribers love y'all. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@alantsneddon]

Ben’s attempt at a Highland Fling (Dance) wearing the kilt (back to front) was priceless 🤣🤣 Merry Christmas guys 🎁🎁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@leehallam9365]

We need a whole video of that.

[@peterc.1618]

Ben McFlatley.

[@fenellainnis7216]

You can tell in the future Joel is not going to be one of those laid back fathers 😂

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Not sure. 😂

[@pendorran]

🤣🤣

[@AutoAlligator]

Discpline is the way forward...lol

[@damianleah6744]

Merry Christmas guys and have a fantastic new year! And to all the kind people who send you thoughtful gifts. 🎅🏻🎄☃️☃️

[@anonymouse7164]

Ben wearing the kilt was hilarious - & I liked how you found the 'instructions' on how to wear it afterwards!

[@Pucky71]

I don't understand why some commenters on here get upset that Ben sometimes eats with his mouth open. Yes, you don't do that. But he's just a normal bright teenager. He's a little goofy, but that's the beauty of being a kid. All you have to do is look at Joel and you know that Ben will learn everything too. I like the videos with Ben. It was so funny when Ben danced in the kilt. You see two brothers who really like each other. Joel is a great big brother and Ben is his biggest fan.

[@sashh2263]

OMG if that kilt is real - you have no idea how much they cost.

[@richardcoleman3425]

Much kudos to Ben for the "Kilt Dance" - Awesome fun! Always a joy to have him in the videos - About time we learned a bit more about him... And Joel... Having said that, I can still understand why these videos are a trial for you... :) Sincerely, best wishes to you both, as well as Will, Cam and Mac. A Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you all. Thanks for the fun! :) x

[@adrianhempfing2042]

The kilt dance was a pretty good effort . A lot of work needed to improve the dance but fun to watch

[@karencooper3428]

A tea towel is is for wiping the washing up if you want to do that instead of draining, it's often more used if you have a lot of washing up and don't have a dishwasher, but some people like to do it instead of draining the wet dishes etc xx

[@dave24-73]

Ben always looks like he’s up to mischief LOL

[@Bezart34]

Because he is, I'm sure!

[@brenstratters2026]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Joel (Young Man - in our household). Also to your cohorts. Just a geography note - The people of Thailand are known as Thai or Thais. Taiwanese people are from the country of Taiwan. All the best for the New Year.

[@tantangpenn5496]

I vaguely saw Leo and Chang on the cans. Taiwanese may become political.

[@neuralwarp]

We do usually say Merry Christmas. And a Merry Christmas to you all too!

[@DavidPaulMorgan]

"They're addressed TO you FOR me!" Merry Christmas Lads! When the Scottish rugby fans come to Cardiff for the International Rugby matches, they would wear their tartan kilt and the shirt you have. They'd also wear up-to-the-knee woollen socks and the Sporran you also have! I think the symbolic knife is called a 'dirk'

[@alantsneddon]

The small dagger worn in the sock is a sgian-dubh (pronounced skee-en-doo)

[@DavidPaulMorgan]

@@alantsneddon thank you! I thought there might have been a Gaelic word 🖖🏾🎅🏻 Different length of blade

[@carked5707]

Ben dancing in the kilt. Love it

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

At 14 my brother and I were regularly drinking and the party's could be wild or odd. We finally owned up to when the wall fell down during one of party's, yep brick cement, plaster, paint and hairdryers saved the day. We have no clue how they didn't know but luckily old houses have dodgy plaster work. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@williamsanger3868]

So so funny, real brotherly rivalry and love…Thank you have a Merry Family Christmas

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

Less than a minute in and Ben says "Why you cutting towards you?" Lots of us say that every time Joel opens a parcel

[@adrianhempfing2042]

Cool "little" Ben has learnt that part of knife safety already

[@MyFlyfishing]

I’m sick of telling Joel.

[@TheM0JEC]

Also it seems the blade is getting full as Joel is having to ‘hack’ at the tape, that’s asking for trouble. A sharp knife will cut smoothly and safely.

[@HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey]

There is more control in cutting toward you. Out of doors cutting away from you it is possible to accidentally slash another person or animal.

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

@@HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey You are joking, arn't you? one slip cutting towards you and the knife can be in your stomach, they are in doors and you shouldn't be carrying a knife out doors

[@weeeeee374]

"How much sugar is in those" *Ben acts like he's on crack*

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

Ben reminds me of a mischievous Squirrel secreting away Sweets and Biscuits for winter😂

[@anglosaxon5874]

"One pack of rubbers for emergencies" 21:38 🤣🤣😂😂 For the purists out there, I know we say rubbers in British English for American 'erasers', but 'rubbers' in American English = condoms.

[@adrianhempfing2042]

Yeah that got a bit dicey with the translation

[@79BlackRose]

@@adrianhempfing2042 I wasn't thinking of erasers. When do you need to use an eraser in an emergency? 🤣

[@adrianhempfing2042]

@@79BlackRose haha I think we all thought the same

[@user-TonyUK]

YES it is going to get cold over there. The BBC Weather forecast I saw said as low as -55F for Central and Northern USA

[@ThatChrissyGirl]

Merry Christmas to you, your family and friends! Hope you have an amazing Christmas and New year ❤️

[@Geshtafshnifka]

Chaotic energy of brothers , so fun 😂

[@lachlanmain6004]

Think I owe Joel an apology, that parcel of candy may have tipped Ben over into the dark side. 😬😬😳

[@1daveyp]

Ben: It's a...it's a skirt." Joel: Kilt! Ben: Skirt! Joel: Kilt! Ben: Skirt! Me (as Yoda): Mh...strong in Ben the English is...yes.

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great video. Hi Ben 21:42 Thailand - Taiwan are different countries - Google is your friend! Singha - a great beer. Rubbers - is UK slang. Have a Great Christmas!

[@lisaslaymaker7303]

Wow! The kilt was amazing, loved the modelling by Ben 😂

[@davemapp1571]

Lovely to see so much festive brotherly love. Merry Chritmas🎅🎅

[@thegrebe6]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are hearing reports here in the UK of some very bad weather heading your way, so I hope you and all your family and friends stay safe. Love the idea of Ben having his own channel.

[@sobelou]

Definitely, Ben's a handful. Joel, you're to be commended for your patience, but in the end it's heartwarming to see the bantering between the brothers. Merry Christmas!

[@SelfMadeDocumentary]

Wow Allan coming through with a proper Scottish gift. Got to see Joel fully dressed. We need a reaction video from people with the kilt on

[@ballantynemoyes8019]

When he puts it on I hope he wears it the right way around, unlike Ben. The pleats go to the back. Fortunately Allan has included instructions. 🙂

[@SelfMadeDocumentary]

@@ballantynemoyes8019 as well as undoing the buckles & not stepping into it. I knew Ben would step in straight away.

[@johnnyc3298]

🤣Your face by the end of this unboxing was priceless 😂 we could see the stress of your little bro etched on it! You looked like you needed him to go home! 😂 Very amusing and wow you all done well with your presents, just go easy on the alcohol 🤪🤣👍♥️🇬🇧 Merry Christmas to you and all your family & friends

[@debbieinglis143]

What a fab opening Joel and I think after you need a dark room to chill after Ben lol ..he is so funny xx 🇬🇧

[@adrianhempfing2042]

And a cuppa or stiff drink haha

[@debbieinglis143]

@@adrianhempfing2042 I agree Joel has plenty lol

[@nightowl5395]

Just to say I hope you and your family have a special time together over Christmas Joel. As I'm sure you can tell 😄 there are so many of us who have enjoyed your company and enjoyed sharing just a small part of your life over this past year; love to you x

[@cree878]

That kilt and sporran are worth a lot 😮

[@johnfisher9816]

Outstanding, Joel and Ben. How much fun was that??!! Wonderful. Glad the loot made it there intact. Merry Christmas, John in Canada

[@nancyrafnson4780]

That was a great gift John. There are obviously a few of us Canuck fans. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Manitoba!

[@johnfisher9816]

@@nancyrafnson4780 Thanks Nancy, I had a lot of fun putting it together. I gave Joel an Ontario flag because, like Manitoba's flag, it's a British Red Ensign. In time, I may send Joel our old national Red and Blue ensigns, which have more historical character than the current Maple Leaf flag. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Ontario. John

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Merry Christmas guys, I hope it's happy and peaceful, and delicious! 🎄🧑‍🎄🥃🦌🇦🇺

[@martincarnell1072]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you both, your awesome ❤️ xxx

[@jimjackson5544]

I agree with Paul in that "Ben should definitely have his own channel reacting to videos of Joel reacting to videos". Also, Ben, Joel can't help being a Control Freak since he IS the Older Brother!!!

[@dynamitecity9667]

Great chemistry between the both of you. You bounce off each other so well 😂

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Have a blessed Xmas, gentlemen; and may 2023 bring you continued success. Btw, my daughter referred to your little bro as being, "You know, that elfin brother of Joel's on KZbin". So, elfin eh?! 🎅🤔🙄 PS, a true Highland Scot wears his kilt sans underwear...so..🥴

[@anthonyjerrard6675]

Ben is hilarious. A natural comic. Facial expressions to exit stage left remarks - his timing is perfect.

[@philiptodd6255]

You must have the patience of a saint with Ben especially when he’s on a sugar high

[@were-all-human9427]

.. and now I just need to see a react to vid of their mom and dad watching this .... Mom/Dad you have done one fine job raising these boys...

[@cazfloss1990]

Alan is so generous. That kilt and sporran would not have been cheap!

[@sejbomb]

Used to get the chocolate selection boxes to open on Xmas Eve with some Christmas pjs. We would always watch muppets Christmas Carol :) brings back good memories

[@sandradring6265]

Oh Joel your brother...😄what a privilege it is to see you open all you parcels. You are loved very much from everyone! I look forward to seeing your videos. What gifts you have received Joel...that kilt is unbelievable! What a gift. The bar mat is brill. I can just see that on your desk , surrounded by all those assorted cans of beer! 😁 Ben...you are there to torment your bro it’s what young brothers do! 👍 it was great to see you again. Joel, have a fabulous relaxing Happy Christmas...Ben, behave yourself...hands off those beer cans! 🤪Happy Christmas to you all...Will, Matt and your family too...🎄🎅🏻🎁☃️XX

[@madmonk3174]

Hi Joel and Ben, it's my 1st time leaving a comment and 1st time seeing Ben. Firstly I can definitely tell you are brothers, and you Joel being the oldest and being a little over bearing on your little bro, funny yes but I know and can tell you love him more than he thinks! I hope you both do well in the future together, but the thing is I miss my younger brother big time and all because of alcohol he was 39 when he died 😢 and I miss him every day and I talk with his picture (that's on my wall) every day just to keep myself grounded and know that I'm a lucky man. Yes we both fought like cats and dogs when we were younger and even come close to physically come to blows a few times, but we noticed when we got to be adults (early 20's) and especially when our parents past a few years apart that we needed each other more than ever! So Joel and Ben stop being jealous of each other it's not worth the hassle lol my little brother was the favourite of most of the family especially my stepfather and step grandma he got £20-£40 spent on him where I got £5 but he did share what he had with me and I did the same! But later in life he looked out for me in a monetary way and for that I was grateful! But lastly don't please don't get hooked on alcohol because it will ruin your life and in the case of my brother it killed him, and I was an alcoholic till I was 22 I started drinking young (13) and decided that I had to do something about it so I got hooked on video games, but my brother did not so for the sake of your brotherhood and love for each other don't let the demon drink ruin both of your lives, if you are going to drink alcohol do it in moderation ok. Again have fun and plenty of luck on your futures and channels. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@adrianhempfing2042]

Sorry for your losses. Jps is a pretty grounded, clever guy who is unlikely to let the drink get out of control

[@clappingpenguin4256]

Merry Christmas, Joel. 😊🎄 I hope you, your mates and your family have an absolute blast this year. 🤝🤗😊

[@waynechalkley6693]

With the amount of stuff you got you should of done this box opening in your living room 😂

[@simonbanks3112]

Less than a minute in and Ben's fallen off his chair! :) LOVE seeing you two together, you are amazing brothers! I'm watching this on Christmas Day (I saved it to watch then) and it's like watching family open their presents :D Joel, there is so much stuff because you are such a great guy, and you, the college house family, and Ben deserve it!

[@williamhunter8612]

Thanks for all the fun guys. You two are so cute together, Have a lovely Christmas both of you and best wishes for 2023 xx

[@davidhendrie6935]

I think Ben might have the kilt on back to front! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@glenarneson8067]

Another mail bag with Ben please! You guys are so funny.

[@stelladavies2262]

Brothers eh! 😂 Joel you are being very patient with little Ben … it’s so funny 😂 But seriously you are terrifying me with the Stanley knife that you are using to open boxes!!! Definitely need a proper box opener on your present list next year. Merry Christmas to you both x

[@bernarendefmarn4429]

As far as I know, no underclothes are worn with kilts! When one of the late Queen's Scottish soldiers was lowering a flag in Hong Kong, the wind blew his kilt up, and there was nothing worn under the kilt because everything was in perfect working order. As they say, you're meant ta be "kill't wi tha cold and cold wi tha kilt!"

[@andy70d35]

Merry Christmas, Joel and Ben and all your family. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@weeeeee374]

You know....I HATE unboxing videos, BUT it was really sweet to see you and your brother laugh together so much. Was really cool, mate. Merry crystler

[@Pluggit1953]

Did you have to drive Ben back to the zoo afterwards?

[@adrianhempfing2042]

:-( poor Ben. He was pretty well behaved

[@amathans]

Selection boxes are very popular at Christmas, especially Cadbury’s. Also malteasers and galaxy and kinder. They do Christmas stocking (boot) shaped selection boxes too. Back when I was young, the Christmas stocking selection boxes were not cardboard boxes. They were covered in purple netting. The chocolate bars were in different wrappers back then too. Before they changed everything purple. I have 3 children so we have a huge stack of various selection boxes after Christmas.

[@gavvo-7640]

Wishing Joel, Cam, Mac and of course Will a VERY Merry Christmas and bestest wishes for the new year. I know he's only a young'un, but Ben could be a be more grateful for what those extremely kind people sent him. Just saying. All the best Joel xx

[@Black.Rose89-n1r]

Merry Christmas to you and your family joel x

[@pv-mm2or]

Great vid Joel, Merry Christmas to you and the gang, teenage Ben needs to be careful of his sugar intake half way through the vid he went from a goofy teen to a sugar induced space cadet he's going to be crazy and uncontrollable in a few years time, so funny!.

[@nekromantik2009]

haha you two are great together as always. Have a good Christmas and new years to you two!

[@lesliecarl7623]

Nice video! To all the dudes giving grief over a kid being a kid, chill out it’s Christmas 😅 Also, future video on differences between Thailand and Taiwan definitely in order - maybe one for the second channel 😂 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@juleseyg]

Ben is hilarious 😂 you are a typical big brother Joel so funny when you just ignore your annoying little brother lol HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you and your FAMILY also Your FRIENDS 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@colinglen4505]

Lol ... Joel looked like he was losing the will to live at 38 minutes.

[@scokeatia]

OMG Joel, is Ben growing up before our very eyes. He seems to have got so much bigger since the last time we saw him. Also has his voice broken aswell, he seems to have a much deeper tone than I remember. Ben, you have to create your own channel, then it will be a fight between the 2 of you as to who gets the most subscribers. Guys have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. xx

[@debbiewilder8463]

I was thinking the same thing about Ben, he's lost his little boy voice 💔😅. He's awesome and I love seeing him. Maybe he will have his own channel some time, Joel can teach him how 😊

[@lynette.]

🇬🇧 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@philipboocock2908]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Hope the snow is not too bad with you.

[@alansmithee8831]

Happy Xmas Joel, Ben, family, pals and the poor dog, not forgetting about the viewers too, many of whom seem also to be an Alan. As always, great gifts. I have kept asking you to react to "Ripping Yarns" episodes, so especially happy Xmas to whoever sent those presents. I hope you laugh as much as I did and may your black pudding be especially black.

[@were-all-human9427]

last two minutes --- can we all imagine Joel getting married and his best man, Ben, and the jocks, speech, and tom foolery he will play on Joel.....

[@juliehodgson4706]

Merry Christmas from the uk 🇬🇧 Joel & Ben 🎄

[@BomberFletch31]

You weren't kidding about those packages! Wow, this is the biggest PO Box opening yet!

[@sukikerridge6453]

That's what it's like being a parent Joel, spending time with your little brother (great training) ha-ha!!! Good fun! Merry Crimbo!

[@lyndarichardson4744]

Joel, just watched your video. You and Ben are hilarious, I love your attempts to keep Ben under control , and Ben's efforts to wind you up 🙂Have a lovely Christmas 🎄🎀 xx

[@timglennon6814]

That Alan dude must have plenty of dough (money), those Kilts and Sporrans aren’t cheap.

[@fionabarr6064]

Wishing you both and your family a wonderful Christmas. Hope you have a safe and happy 2023 ❄️🎄🎄☃️☃️❤️

[@d2ndborn]

Love the interaction between the two of you. Reminds me of my Brother and myself when you age. Have a great Christmas.

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

Local Hero is a very good with great music as a bonus to an excellent film.

[@suejackson1731]

We do say Merry Christmss have a good one.

[@lisasmith2660]

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all of you 🎄🍷🎉✌🎅

[@redliv]

I love the sound of opening packages 😂

[@anthonymatthews3698]

Ben pulls off the white cap off his head and says, “what does it say?”, see it says Canada and says, “oh, Canada” which is their national anthem! Epic!

[@dpr6354]

But Joel.. absolutely amazing.. probably the most incredible channel ever.. I’m obsessed 😂

[@PhillipLWilcher]

🎄🎄🎄Blessings of the season, Joel and Ben; to your friends and family as well. Thank you for spreading the joy. And yes Ben, you should definitely start up your own channel, a KZbin star in the making! 🎄🎄🎄

[@trevorjackson4157]

I was thinking that Ben could start by using Joel's day off for his content.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

@@trevorjackson4157 The sibling rivalry could go rampant! I can't wait! Trevor, blessings!

[@trevorjackson4157]

@@PhillipLWilcher Thank you Phillip. I have a couple of suggestions after J's hols.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

@@trevorjackson4157 Interesting! If Joel reads about this, Ben just might go missing, brotherly love being what it is and all, ha!

[@101steel4]

Merry Christmas 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇺🇸

[@tomh3599]

Merry Christmas, happy new year. Some advice to Ben. You don't need to try to annoy your brother. Big brothers are annoyed by little brothers just because they exist 😂. But having a big brother means you will ALWAYS have someone watching your back. Even when he just hates you 🤣.

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

2:50 A what figurine?! "King" ? Huh? 26:12 They're called "selection boxes" here, different confectionery manufacturers will put them out around Christmas, parents buy them for the kids. You can also get Advent Calendar versions with smaller sweets in each day of the month. 26:57 Don't agree with supporting BrewDog, even though I'm Scottish, they have some very shady business practices, Google them. 27:27 ..and some NOT so cool stuff, like hiring people, stealing their ideas then sacking them, for one. 28:26 Scottish Rugby Team shirt 29:17 My dude/kid, that is NOT how you put on a kilt, it unwraps via the belt at the top, then you wrap it round you, you don't step into it like a skirt lol 29:29 LMAO @ Joel's face, that's called a Sporran, you wear it at the front of the kilt (since kilts don't come with pockets), DO NOT run if you wear a kilt with a sporran, you'll regret it, if you catch my drift. Didn't Alan send you a sgian dubh (ceremonial dagger, you wear it in your long socks)? 29:57 Most likely whisky, hopefully a nice one. 37:18 Lachlan shoulda put a toothbrush and toothpaste in there so he don't end up paying for the teeth getting fixed

[@joancline4844]

What a laugh .Ben in that kilt ..haha …Joel you’ll need a medal after this stint with Ben 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 merry Christmas to you both xx

[@lydiariera4953]

Ben made a mess on the floor? JOEL! Stop making the boxes so messy and clean it. Ben has the Christmas presents to open!