American’s Last Day in Britain Solo!

[@kat95623]

Did he just come here to drink beer and get drunk?

[@davidskidmore6420]

Well when in Rome do as the Romans do

[@arnoldarnold4944]

It certainly looks like it

[@kat95623]

@@arnoldarnold4944 Probably explains it then.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j good comment

[@hanifleylabi8071]

Would it be a problem if he did

[@SimonBackhouse-uf3kz]

The canals in the UK are run and maintained by the Canals & River Trust, not the local council. Cleaning them is mainly done by volunteers. Don't insult them for all the work and time they put in across the country.

[@breadmonkeys]

Aah, a trolley in a canal is a truly british sight. My dad actually has a painting in his living room of a trolley in a canal 😂

[@embreis2257]

if canals are cleaned mainly by volunteers, then it is no wonder the results are uneven, not consistent and probably inadequate. maybe change the law for better canal management. some governments have taken withdrawal of the state and handing back responsibilites to private entities a bit too far

[@hyacinth673]

You have definitely ruffled feathers with your comments about Birmingham your fault you went to a part that is more industrial not proper brum your are in a paper and KZbin of Birmingham with over two thousand comments people not happy with you

[@Peppo123]

Criticised birmingham but atleast our kids go to school and feel safe ✌ peace out dude!!!

[@disappointedenglishman98]

do they? The ethnic minorities in b'ham mean your children are not that safe actually...

[@Muckylittleme]

You are much more likely to be attacked in Birmingham than where Joel lives. Perhaps you think he is black and lives in Chicago? Such ignorance.

[@Peppo123]

@@Muckylittleme no idea why you brought race into it 🤔 Im sure those who like to go on a killing spree in a school in america have been white

[@discogareth]

You’ve made the local Birmingham newspapers Joel! Don’t think they were too happy with you! 😬🤣

[@alexaaa20000]

Well he was being unnecessarily rude...its like if i went to New York and only went to the back streets and started slamming everyone who lived In New York as a whole

[@jspbtactical3669]

His lucky his going back the prat

[@scottwebb1978]

It just means lot of people watch Joel youtube videos. ...

[@bunniemunch123]

Every country has its ups and downs. Though it is hard to accept criticism about Birmingham, when a lot of americans feel the need to walk around armed 🙄

[@autumnsmith8524]

im so confused did he make a separate vlog of birmingham? ive only skimmed this video so i might of missed it

[@Anna23686]

@@autumnsmith8524 Yes, it was a Birmingham/ Oxford video. i think he uploaded it a couple of days ago but took it off yesterday.

[@bunniemunch123]

@@autumnsmith8524 he deleted it

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@bunniemunch123 why could that be I wonder

[@robertprees603]

I like Joel but that was the first time i was quite annoyed wih his comments on Birmingham yes there are areas which are poor but he didnt check out places to go too which are excellent.

[@Michael.Talbot]

When you get back to the US please do a walk around in the poorest parts of Detroit and the homeless parts of LA, thanks for visiting Birmingham 👍

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Well said Michael, I don't think he would have thought about that do you?

[@Michael.Talbot]

@@arnoldarnold4944 No.. Also the United Nations declared Alabama as having "The worst poverty in the developed world" Not my words but the United Nations.

[@Michael.Talbot]

@@digidol52 That is sad, I do not know what to say to be honest but i hope it changes soon.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@Michael.Talbot thanks Michael, I hope everyone on here reads that

[@Michael.Talbot]

@@arnoldarnold4944 Yeah that video took me to another one in Baltimore and then one in Philadelphia, It looks so depressing to live like that and i wish them all the best. I hope the US can sort it out in time or it looks like a total collapse imo

[@kissmystainedglass7155]

Your on our ITV News online, about your visit to Birmingham 😂😂😂😮

[@turtle-gf6wv]

I find your comments about Birmingham very offensive you obviously didn't go to the right places you should have gone with someone who lives in our city,as for nothing to do im sorry but are you blind there is masses to do and places to eat and drink and the nightlife.birmingham had the commonwealth games and was praised around the world.we are also the hub of industry.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Well said thank you

[@louisemiller3784]

So after his experience in Edinburgh I got sick of the continual eye rolling every time Scotland was mentioned, plus his content was getting worse so I unsubscribed. As far as I’m concerned the amount he gets through his PO Box is partly what keeps him making British content, people sending him money etc , I mean really? His British content makes him money that’s it and I certainly wouldn’t be paying for patreon

[@susanashcroft2674]

I was the same at that point last year with the eye rolling every time Scotland was mentioned and also a live which he did (that too seem to be no longer available) whereby he was drinking and there were some comments egging him on, others telling to slow down etc. I saw he was visiting again in my feed so thought I would see through fresh eyes if things were better this time round. To be honest with all the good will of people, the kind and lovely things people have sent him, good advice, tips and willingness to show him round places, meet up etc there is that old saying 'You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink' Although I do feel in the literal sense that's was no doubt the key reason for him to visit, is the drinking and nightlife. IMO I think he needs to really think about what he wants from travelling in the future and think very carefully about what direction he is taking his channel in.

[@rain_down_]

​@@susanashcroft2674 I think that's become a big problem, yes. On one hand his channel is about learning as much as possible about the UK and people therefore send him useful things and provide good advice then when he gets here for a trip, none of that research or advice seems to have counted for anything. I was impressed at his choice of places - it's a good spread of the UK to visit - but he's made bad choices when he's got to each place. When you compare his vlogs to people who do it very well, there's a gulf as big as the Atlantic between the quality - not just the execution but the preparation and research and the information provided. I mean, going to Oxford of all places and thinking that reviewing a fast food place is the content people want to see?! Lot's to learn for him, and very possible he's had a lot of bad advice too which he should ignore in future.

[@seansmith445]

People actually send him money? Why?

[@louisemiller3784]

@@seansmith445 I don’t know he got a couple of 100 dollar notes thro his PO Box , my real point is that his UK viewers have always been very generous and he should know by now how people can react he just should have thought more carefully

[@Past-melody]

@@rain_down_ Absolutely agree and you can see from some other comments on here where he is getting that bad advice from!

[@susanashcroft2674]

So the moral of the story Joel is we all make mistakes. However it's the learning and willingness to learn from mistakes that is key to our life experiences. IMO it feels like you didn't learn from last year regarding your brief visit to Edinburgh and your judgement of Scotland/Scottish people back then, as this time round it appears to be Birmingham. What I would say to you if you do decide to visit the UK again or any other country for that matter first and foremost what is my reason for visiting. If it is for a 'booze cruise' for the drinking and nightlife then that is your choice. Yes you are an underage drinker in the US but when over here it appears the 'novelty drinking day and night' seems to be a big part of your visit and this will impact upon your ability to incorporate sight seeing and properly immersing yourself into a culture and planning where you go etc.Visiting somewhere solo and I say this as a seasoned solo traveller, you have to have some level of preparations in hand and also consider your safety at all times in ANY country including your own. I still don't get why you were walking round an industrial estate and as you admitted people had advised you not to go but you did nevertheless and at times appeared to be laughing, before you suddenly decided to bolt for the next train leaving. If you want to immerse yourself in a countries culture, it's history and lifestyle (and climate!) it takes a level of research and perhaps a slower pace and may be a few visits rather than rushing round and seeing little to nothing. Again as a visitor to a country while we may not like certain things or feel your own country is better, while it is ok to be honest there are ways of conveying this (tact and diplomacy for starters) but also to have an understanding and educate yourself that may be your own country may have similar or worse things going on. Get to know locals, show interest and ask questions, rather than thinking you know best or just talking to other tourists and people in nightclubs with the greatest respect who are there to have a 'good night out.' There is a big world out there waiting for you to explore Joel, but don't spoil it by being judgemental, critical, perhaps 'over familiar' with what you think you know (especially regarding the UK as this is your 2nd visit) and coming out with some really unacceptable comments about dead bodies in canals and it would 'kill' you staying a moment longer in Brum. Take your time, some preparation/ research, perhaps cut down on the booze and listen to good and reliable advice to maximise your visit and travelling experiences. It sounds like you had a fun time in York who appear to welcome you, but getting yourself in the news and on national TV for the wrong reasons is not a good look. Still if you are willing to learn from this then I wish you well. I guess time will tell though.

[@andybaker2456]

Very well said.

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j I did wonder if it was a case of 'dare' when he was wandering round there as in being dared to do it may be as you say to get a reaction/clicks. It's hard to say. Joel needs to be mindful that in some countries he could potentially get himself into trouble if he isn't careful, even if he thought he was being honest in his opinion He really does need to think about what he wants to get from travelling and visiting other countries and cultures.

[@79BlackRose]

@@digidol52 The negative comments are not working for him apparently, as he has deleted the Brum video. 😀

[@arfski]

Oh how patronising you are.

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@arfski Hope you feel so much better for getting this comment off your chest. Just as you have your opinion(s) as you are all over the comments section like a rash, I have my opinion. Take care.

[@3rummy]

I came to see what the fuss was about but looks like he’s edited it out. If Digbeth in the daytime scared him, he might need to grow a pair 🤣 Ironic because it sounds like he’s a right 🔔 end.

[@Past-melody]

Birmingham doesn't seem that bad, at least its not like the worst areas of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Skid Row, Detroit, etc.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Could you please pass this message round for me because every time I put it on here it gets deleted. I asked a JPS to please respond on here to the people of Birmingham and within 15-minutes is removed

[@Past-melody]

@@arnoldarnold4944 I have reported mine for spam, i don't think they are from him, i have seen these loads of times on different channels just ignore and report for spam.

[@Muckylittleme]

You mustn't have noticed that Joel isn't black and doesn't live in an inner city black neighbourhood like Baltimore. He lives in a predominantly white suburb which is statistically much less dangerous than one of our "multicultural" cities. The US has some of the worse inner city crime in the world but it is almost entirely in Democrat black neighbourhoods. Outside of these zones places are safer than the UK inner cities.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@Muckylittleme how do you know what neighbourhood he lives in?

[@kat95623]

@@Muckylittleme Whats that got to do with anything???

[@anncopson6615]

The Commonwealth games were held in Birmingham last year, and everyone said what a success it was.

[@kevincostello6092]

I've had to unfollow him after the Birmingham video. Yes, I'm a brummie and I love my City. Every Citu in the UK has its poor areas. Strange that hes removed it now.

[@TheresAnAngieAmongUs]

I live in Birmingham too I've unsubscribed too, he's a knob

[@webbzz91]

Where is the birmingham video? I can't find it.

[@kes0287]

@@webbzz91 He has taken it off.

[@colinwood1582]

Brummie here - Unsubscribed too. I originally started watching ITSJPS around the time Joel celebrated reaching 7000 subscribers. Joel comes across as a well-mannered guy, but that video was despicable on every level. It was ill-informed, ignorant and offensive to all Birmingham citizens who have supported him on his KZbin journey. Even subscribers not affiliated with Birmingham commented how wrong it was. I’m guessing people gave him a pre-conceived idea of Birmingham to set him up to draw such a conclusion about the city. Unfortunately, those people are now probably laughing at him behind his back after seeing the reaction. “It is what it is” as he would say. Seeing that the video has now been removed, I’m guessing Joel understands the negative reaction, and has learned a valuable lesson. All that being said, I wish Joel all the best in his KZbin venture.

[@TheresAnAngieAmongUs]

@@colinwood1582Brummie here too, I have been subscribed to him for a long time now as I enjoyed his content, surely he should have thought about what he was saying knowing you can see where your watchers are from, even if you wasn’t impressed or didn’t like it think about your words and use your common sense.

[@deborahhope3484]

You've made the main news over Birmingham remarks 😂

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Many of us hope to never see him again

[@clemsonbloke]

@@arnoldarnold4944 Maybe he watched Greenstreet too many times. Hollywood can make a lot of people look different than they actually are. Either way, as an American I don't know what he was thinking about those comments because I know people from Birmingham and Manchester and two of them came from Birmingham to my Uni on study abroad and they were some of the nicest guys I had ever met. I'd give him another chance as I don't think he really meant to hurt anyone, these days young people are more immature than they were in my day. Best to you and I hope to visit someday although I'm getting old!

[@roryboytube]

Birmingham is a mixture of Detroit & Karachi. Last time Joel came to UK he didn't think it was diverse enough. Well I'm sure Birmingham & Bristol changed his opinion on that.

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j Oh come on, don't pretend you don't know, Birmingham, recently voted Britain's 14th worst place to live.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@arfski long way from number one then. What were the number ones and twos London and Manchester or maybe Liverpool?

[@complexptsdsurvivor]

Really not a clever idea to say them things about Birmingham pal. Pretty embarrassing for your KZbin career.. Just remember you was a guest in our country and to do that is pretty damn shady, I think you making the news etc, don't come back till you've grown up.

[@sheepcow36]

He didn't like a place that he went to, and said so. That's ok. I haven't liked everywhere I've visited, and I've said so. It's just individual experience. And to be fair, as someone from very near Brum- it is a bit of a sh*thole! The man's not wrong 😂

[@mkjones7603]

@@sheepcow36I don’t really like Birmingham, or any city for that matter! But I think it was the way he went about it that ruffled peoples feathers! It is ok to not like a place but you shouldn’t really insult its residents by tarring them with the same brush! And the comment about the dead body was very uncalled for. Do I think the people of Brum have a right to be disgruntled ? Yes. Do i think he deserves the harsh comments he has been getting? Probably not. However if you are going to share your life with whole world, then you have to take the rough with the smooth I’m afraid

[@complexptsdsurvivor]

@@mkjones7603 bingo!

[@arfski]

Oh get over yourself you big wet blouse, I'd rather someone speak honestly than just say make up an asinine platitude, because I have a lot more trust in someone that talks plainly.

[@steviekeane]

Give over . Most British cities are dumps . Have been for years .

[@Bcfcthomas]

Don’t come back. Birmingham is a growing city with some great places and also a hell of a lot safe then the majority of American cities

[@judithrowe8065]

Joel's nearest city is Baltimore, population half a million, but had 333 murders last year. Birmingham has double the population, but 153 murders last year. Still a lot, but I wouldn't dream of wandering about any city in the US without researching where to go and what to see. Most towns and cities in the UK have a tourist information centre. If only Joel had a smart phone, or common sense!

[@nickhickson8738]

What makes you think any youngster today, especially one travelling abroad hasn't got a Smartphone?

[@darthgardner]

smartphones are more likely with anyone joels age and older believe me..common sense is a special order item.

[@judithrowe8065]

@@nickhickson8738 Of course he has a smartphone! But having the sense to use it to find the city centre, or the tourist information office would have taken common sense. Even asking the staff at the station when he got off would have been more intelligent. Let's watch him try that in Chicago! You're very literal. Are you American too?

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@judithrowe8065 well said

[@nickhickson8738]

@@judithrowe8065 Thankfully no. A UK resident for all of my very long life.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

CharlieBo313 says that he lives in JPS home city of Baltimore where somebody can become. Some body. Worse than any British City, Murder is endemic, streets look disgusting. Are you reading this JPS

[@arfski]

If someone comments that they don't like where you live, perhaps you should be looking inwards instead of outwards and wonder why that is? Constructing a strawman "my dad is bigger than your dad" response is a very low effort.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@arfski hahaha very good

[@jamesanthony3072]

@@arfskihe went to an area that is about to be redeveloped and an evening/weekend hotspot for it’s interesting bars/events, not Birmingham city centre as most tourists do and find a wonderful interesting cosmopolitan city

[@colinwood1582]

@@arfski Did you see the video? The place he viewed and based his opinion of Birmingham was an old industrial area, now almost derelict because it's earmarked for re-development. Then he trashed the citizens for allowing the mess to happen. Ask yourself why he's now removed the video.

[@paulhanson5164]

Joel crapping all over Birmingham is a national sport in the UK, it is usually played by people who have never been there or people who just want to be negative. So we Brummies are usually a bit defensive when somebody plays that game, which is what you appear to have done. You can ignore the offense you have caused or you can address it, as you want as successful a channel as possible and Birmingham is the UK's 2nd biggest city I'd say addressing it might be a good idea. Maybe a reaction to one of the many Birmingham videos would be a good start.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

I agree well said

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Do me a favour please? JPS is asking various people to telegram him. He has asked me too. Every time I ask him on here to make a public announcement to Birmingham people hey delete my messages. I think he should address everybody publicly on here

[@paulhanson5164]

@@arnoldarnold4944 I've never used Telegram. I've explained quite politely to Joel why he got the reaction he did, I did that because he seems like a nice kid. That's as far as my involvement will go unless he comments here.

[@Anna23686]

@@paulhanson5164 People gets these kind of messages on other channels and all of them have said they are fake.

[@paulhanson5164]

@@Anna23686 Had it loads, I ignore it.

[@camerachica73]

When you come back, skip the cities and go rural and relax bit more - Cornwall, the coast is stunning, Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Hampshire have beautiful countryside too.

[@kwak6509]

And the majority of Wales is rural too but you definitely need wheels to get around rural places as the local transport systems can be very sketchy. Being in your 20s though, you'd need to be with friends to get the most out of it

[@nightowl5395]

I have been thinking the same. I didn't really understand why he wanted to focus on Northern cities and the Midlands when there are far more attractive towns and areas in the South East and the South West for example; I was just assuming it was because he's young and there is more to do in the bigger cities....but then he clearly enjoys the natural landscape too 🤔 I fear that on this trip the dull, rainy weather and the backstreets of Birmingham may have ended his love affair with Britain... 😬

[@Richardssong18]

​​@@nightowl5395ore attractive city's down south? That's just not all true York is beautiful which is a northern city that he loved. Newcastle he loved. Birmingham in the Midlands he would of liked If he went into the actual city and London he loved. Scotland he loved so overall city's up north was great. He can't go everywhere in 4 weeks.

[@ABCGrimsby91]

​@@nightowl5395let's be honest Birmingham would do that to anyone 😂😂😂

[@nightowl5395]

@@Richardssong18 yes, I was thinking that about how much he loved York....and he has, as you say, enjoyed the Scottish countryside 👍

[@belle_fast3551]

Your comments about Birmingham were completely disingenuous, Ill-informed and I’m sure downright hurtful to those who live there. Your comment on the litter in particular and how that told you a lot about the citizens was particularly galling. I’ve travelled to over 20 cities in the US - did I like all of them? No. Did I base my opinion on a couple of hours intentionally walking away from the city and around the most rundown area I could find? Again no. Why did you do this - was it for clicks, increased interaction, to prove that your patrons that told you not to go there were right? You are not required to like everywhere you go, but to do zero planning and completely avoid the city itself to create a false narrative is actually close to being unforgivable. I’ve said before (when you made your unfortunate comments about Edinburgh and Scottish people based on one negative interaction, that while I think you’re essentially a nice guy you have a lot of growing up to do. I sincerely hope you reflect on your comments and learn from this Joel. I wish you the best.

[@complexptsdsurvivor]

You said that perfectly mate, he clearly filmed the St Basil's area of Digbeth and not the city.. He knew exactly what he was doing and what he was looking for. What he wasn't counting on was Central News catching it, I can't wait to see his apology video.

[@belle_fast3551]

@@digidol52Sadly, while I think an apology would go some way towards making amends and rebuilding trust, I tend to agree with you and very much doubt one will be forthcoming. The really sad thing about all this is that he has enough of a reach and influence that I’m sure it will put some people off visiting B’ham. People who may ordinarily, like me, been pleasantly surprised by the rich history, culture and the genuinely kind and lovely people that live there.

[@poejineapples8717]

Hes done brum a favour, shame the council into capping students and sort the crime.

[@arfski]

Except that was what he found, and yet no one wants to address that the place is a shithole that should have been bulldozed along with the Bullring and the only mistake the Germans made was not finishing off the job.

[@arfski]

@@belle_fast3551 Public service like that shouldn't be knocked.

[@rain_down_]

Looks like he's taken down the Birmingham vid lol.

[@bigal6789]

Along with all the comments !!

[@noway5347]

Oh yeah, that was bound to happen, prob best thing to do. The comments section was bubbling not surprisingly. Dust will settle, things will move on. Joel will self correct. Have faith. Hes a good soul.

[@stanlee4210]

What happened in the brum vid

[@eilatanok]

I was looking forward to watching the Birmingham video, what happened

[@rain_down_]

@@eilatanok Massive backlash from it - he suggested that litter in the back of a builders van represented the city and insulted the people to the extent that he expected dead bodies to be in the nearby canal.

[@envy99976]

Google it’s jps vlog and you’ll find the news articles. Hope he’s got some balls to say something about it!

[@iainjordan8930]

You didn't learn your lessons from last year, attempting to fit in too much in such a short space of time. Whizzing from place to place, going from one industrial city to another, wandering around aimlessly with no idea where you are going and missing all the places of interest. Going from one region of the country to another and not trying any regional local food. Also to travel to another country, especially the UK and not have appropriate clothing and moan about the weather is a bit much. As for your comments about Birmingham...very poor.

[@john_smith1471]

@iainjordan8930: Some of us tried to give that advice last year but were dismissed, he did the Rick Steve’s thing, travel heavy, see little, for one week have a base and take trips, or an open jaw flight, arrive London depart from Scotland, so no need for backtracking.

[@belle_fast3551]

I think I described his last visit as planes, trains and automobiles! In all honesty I think he’s an ok guy - but he’s arrogant and won’t take advice! It feels like it’s all a tick box exercise- to say he was here and there. You have to plan and prioritise when you’re travelling! Even the Newcastle vid - no visit to St. James Park, the Angel of the North in Gateshead, Tyne bridge, the gorgeous Newcastle castle, the amazing Theatre Royal! What’s the point in travel vlogging- if all you’re doing is looking for your next pint!

[@susanashcroft2674]

I agree.

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@john_smith1471 I agree.

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@belle_fast3551 Totally agree.

[@christinesmyth8342]

Birmingham is very industrial pity you didn't visit Stratford on Avon not far from Birmingham Shakespeare country you could have visited Shakespeare'house xx

[@alexaaa20000]

He called have visited warick Castle aswell which is 30 mins on a train from Birmingham

[@dee2251]

It’s not all industrial. Birmingham is huge and has some very nice affluent areas. That said the Black Country and Birmingham were the backbone of this Country during the Industrial Revolution and made it a rich one. We shouldn’t be so quick to judge it now.

[@tonyhaines5929]

You've made the ITV national news with your comments about Birmingham!

[@arnoldarnold4944]

And I suspect he has lost a lot of viewers because of it

[@bigal6789]

​@@arnoldarnold4944I've un-subscrided now. Glad I wasn't a Paetron member...... Imagine paying to be insulted about a region of your Country

[@commanderclaude8781]

@@bigal6789 that was his experience though ..Birmingham just wasnt for him ... im american and even though ive never been to the uk and want to go ... there are certain areas of the uk that i would avoid such as manchester and seedy areas of London.

[@sheepcow36]

​@@bigal6789I'm from near there, and he is right, it is a shithole! I'm fine with people commenting about that- it's an observation, not a personal attack. Maybe we shouldn't be quite so sensitive 🤷

[@poejineapples8717]

​@@sheepcow36 Totally agree, im near there and brum has gone down hill badly, whats he supposed to do lie to not offend a loada wokes? No thanks.

[@Andrew_J_R]

It's been a few days now, @ItsJps. Plenty of time to have posted at least a brief apology. Yet nothing, what gives?

[@darthgardner]

im afraid the comments have hit hard, shame because his prior visit with will was better..but this trip was always going to be the polar opposite of last yrs, that i sensed from the build up to it.

[@truthseeking-t7l]

Because Birmingham is shite. Simple as.

[@babynatnat1]

You have made the British news 😂 there’s a full article on you.

[@user-qo4jq8gh4g]

Fact: Birmingham has more parks than any other major city in the continent with an estimated one million trees. Not sure where you went Joel.

[@alterbridgegod]

He went to digbeth which is a pretty rough suburb of the city centre. You only go there if you know birmingham well lol. Pretty weird place to go as a first time visitor.

[@davidrhodes5245]

It’s like going to Florida, only visiting the theme parks, and saying Florida is an awful place as it’s all just theme parks and tourist traps which you don’t like. You cannot judge a whole area and people, based on the small part you visit. We can all badmouth places, and things, and people, to ourselves, those are our opinions, and we have every right to them, good or bad. But to make a video of it, and put it out there for us all to see, and be incorrect with your judgement, is just asking for trouble. I think my boss is an idiot, and that’s my right to think so. But if i tell him that, i may well lose my job. JP thinks Birmingham is a disaster zone, but telling people that will inevitably have consequences.

[@davidemmett8191]

Oh give it a rest. He was only saying what everyone else outside Birmingham thinks. Everyone he told that he was going to go to Birmingham said 'why?' - including me. He was led to believe Birmingham is shit before he even went. What he saw confirmed it, so he said the same as everyone had told him about the place. Leave the lad alone, he's done nowt wrong.

[@davidrhodes5245]

@@davidemmett8191 He’s giving his opinion, which means everyone else is allowed to give theirs. If WE are supposed to “give it a rest” with ours, then HE should have “given it a rest” with his. Can’t have one rule for one, and one for another.

[@davidemmett8191]

Most people aren't giving an opinion though, are they? They are jumping on the bandwagon without even having seen the video. It's the modern equivalent of medieval witch hunts. I just find it really sad. Are you commenting from a position of actually having seen the video in it's entirety and having watched any of the others to get a feel for context? Be honest.

[@davidrhodes5245]

@@davidemmett8191 I watched the video. And i wondered why he was judging Birmingham and it’s people so badly, having not even attempted to find the better parts. I know you can only judge what you see, but all he had to do was use his phone, or ask someone, where the city centre was.

[@clairegillies7919]

@@davidemmett8191 Noble of you to be jumping to the defence of someone who isn't remotely bothered by comments from those of us ENTITLED to comment on a public platform that aren't paying for his content ie his patreon's - he did, naturally, to continue the grift, address them. If he's not fazed at all, by what's written here, then why are you? I saw the video in its entirety, not that I need to justify myself to you - riddled with hyperbole - and running out of Bham like he was being chased by the Taliban LOL!!! It was utterly ridiculous! Before you mention he's a 'lad' - this is the behaviour and opinion of a grown man who took it upon himself to trash the city without seeing a fraction of it. This comment section isn't the Salem witch trials - Who are you to INSTRUCT people to give it rest...wow...maybe you're surrounded by people too scared to tell you to eff off for a quiet life.

[@viper7869]

I did delete you but subscribed again to see the comments... hope you have learnt from this. .. I suppose the young kids don't care but you were very disrespectful to literally millions of people.

[@arfski]

And quite right too, don't you think people should speak as they find? It's called being honest.

[@belle_fast3551]

@@arfskiNo-one should have an issue with genuine criticism, but that video was as disingenuous as it gets. He didn’t go into Birmingham but headed in the opposite direction and then proceeded to judge the city on that. It would be like someone going to the roughest part of the Bronx for an hour and deciding New York City is shite.

[@bushcrafty7274]

Good don't come back 😂

[@user-li8ic2wy9w]

Joel, your Birmingham vlog was a total misrepresentation of Birmingham. It was lazy vlogging, you did no reserch on Birmingham and it's rich culturel history and amazing attractions. You made your assumption on the whole city from just the city centre and Digbeth and ignored the rest of this amazing City. Don't vlogg on an area unless you are going to give a true representation it damages your credibility. Perhaps come back and this time do it properly

[@andywrong3247]

Yeah Joel a total washout.

[@andywrong3247]

Jps we should of sent you to Coventry not Birmingham..it was to diversed for you nearly a seasoned pro only too let yourself down be prepared for repercussions. Apart from York not as good as first time in Britain seemed rushed walking to much on back streets seemed to cater more for your pateron cliental.

[@maggiemroczkowski6050]

Have you removed the Birmingham video?? If yes, why?

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j It's that interesting mix of people saying he doesn't know anything about it, and people suggesting that he deliberately sought out the rough areas, you can't have it both ways. You want to defend your local shithole, that's fine, but why knock someone who's impression was that it was a shithole? Why not wonder why they formed that impression and do something constructive instead of whine in a KZbin comments section, Get a grip.

[@clemsonbloke]

Joel, I'm probably the most honest person you're going to talk with and I have to say man, this video was not your best hour. I've noticed that your videos have got worse rather than better. I believe it's because you're paying more attention to your Patreon videos (special videos), that takes a lot more video editing work. You used to have great regular videos but you can do better than these last few ones. I say this knowing you'll probably be pissed off at me but I don't mean it to be a bad thing. I am trying to get you to get better man! That is why I say that. Don't let your main youtube channel here go down. Don't waste too much on that patreon stuff. Sure, you have to make longer videos or whatever for them (your patrons) BUT don't do that and lose your main audience. That is how channels go down fast. Keep up the good quality on your main channel here and don't skimp on it. I hope this helps, I know you were tired but man this video is one you probably should have not posted and it showed. Edit: And I was referring to the Birmingham Video.

[@lenaoxton8827]

He’s had patreon for years and had never changed KZbin content because of it. His patreon videos while on this trip are actually the unedited versions of these videos so less work not more.

[@seansmith445]

He's travelling. He has not got the time to spend editing videos. You should know that.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@seansmith445 well he should be

[@andywrong3247]

I couldn't put it better myself, I like Joel but he couldn't get out of Birmingham quicker.i preferred his York vlog,but the rest seemed rushed& walking down to many ghost streets.i guess it's all about the money patron I wouldn't pay in washers for that.

[@shrekshronk3469]

@@arnoldarnold4944 he obviously doesn’t care, why are you so involved with someone else’s KZbin channel? Stop wasting your time weirdo

[@robertwilletts4122]

Dude you said there was nothing to do in Birmingham, are you joking what parts did you go to and all places have rough areas, did you visit Edgbaston or Bournville where Cadbury chocolate is made, you obviously didn't spend enough time in Birmingham or do enough research, come again and I'll show you the good places, you needed more time, and I think you were over exaggerating personally.

[@anncopson6615]

Sorry Joel, you've gone down in my estimation.

[@arfski]

Up in mine, honesty is worth more to me than platitudes clearly are to you.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@arfski you shouldn't insult people here you will get banned by KZbin

[@stevepage5813]

@@arfski To insult people un-necessarily is not honesty, it is UN-NECESSARY.

[@alfredoalejandro87]

Joel, as an American who now lives in the UK just wanted to say that your channel has grown so much due to the support of many proud British people who give you these views. I am not sure why you had to make those comments about Birmingham but just think if it was the other way around. If you were British, had a channel based on America (naturally you will have a lot of Americans subscribing), came to any city in the USA without a plan, you would probably end up in a much rougher/dirty area. Let's face it my friend, every country has it's rough places, but to blame the people is just not right. The last thing you would want to do is judge the people living in the area based on this. I think you owe it to a lot of your viewers to make an apology video or perhaps mature a little bit more, and then come back when you actually have a plan/guide. I mean if this is the sort of content you are making now I guess you should concentrate at our worse issues back home dude.

[@belle_fast3551]

Very well said. I really do hope that he finds the humility within himself to apologise. Sadly I think he was trying to create a particular narrative to appease and please those that told him not to go to Birmingham. Unfortunately for him it’s majorly backfired. People have been endlessly supportive of him and his channel, sending him thoughtful and often expensive gifts particularly given that most of us are struggling in the midst of a ‘cost of living crisis’ . That said, I get that he’s very young and I thought he looked miserable at times. Solo travelling isn’t easy, particularly when homesickness and loneliness bite. Hopefully, he finds a way to hold his hands up, make amends and move on.

[@andybaker2456]

Nicely put. Something I think he still needs to learn about British culture is that we're happy to criticise ourselves and to see our own faults, even to laugh at ourselves; but woe betide any perceived "outsider" who does the same. He's done himself no favours by doing what he did. Yes, he's taken the Birmingham video down, but you only have to look at the comments to see that it's a case of "gone, but not forgotten".

[@darthgardner]

very well written,i think you speak for many.

[@ryanhelton1865]

He doesn’t owe anything. All he did was be honest about his experience that the whole point of this channel to be honest. I’d rather him be honest then lie. He doesn’t need to apologise at all for having an opinion this is t nazi Germany. He doesn’t need to make an apology video for giving his opinions on a place which is the whole point

[@andybaker2456]

@ryanhelton1865 I think you're missing the point. He seems to have quite a following in the UK, many of whom have spent their own money sending him gifts, some very expensive. They've encouraged him to expand his horizons and have welcomed him here. But he goes on to thank them by wandering aimlessly around the less interesting areas of British cities, and being downright rude about Birmingham, having visited parts of the city that no tourist would ever visit anyway. He had clearly either done no research on where to go, or came here with the sole intent of attempting to do some kind of "gritty documentary". It fell flat, which it seems he himself has realised, otherwise why else would he have taken the Birmingham video down? He's come across as immature, disrespectful, and rude.

[@gemmasealey1270]

Next time you come back to the UK please let someone who's from Birmingham show you around because I have no idea how you thought Birmingham was so bad

[@PepMMA]

Let’s take him to alum rock or handsworth

[@jamesanthony3072]

@@PepMMA🤡 comment, though parts of Handsworth are lovely but why would a tourist go there? There is plenty to see and do in central Birmingham, always events going on, great bars and restaurants and beautiful old buildings and cool very modern architecture

[@PepMMA]

@@jamesanthony3072 hey James I was very clearly joking idk if the joke went over your head

[@paulhayes9432]

As a proud brummie. I'd take him round and see the sights of Birmingham. Yes there are parts of it grim & industrial. It was once called the city of a thousand trades.

[@hilarietopping9172]

@@jamesanthony3072 When I moved from my birth city of London to Birmingham in the 90s, I lived for the first few weeks in Handsworth. I loved the vibrancy and energy of that place especially on Sundays when generally speaking shops etc still shut on Sundays in the UK. It was those few weeks that decided me to cut my London roots and settle in Birmingham - I no longer live in the Handsworth area but have never regretted leaving London for Birmingham.

[@V4Dad]

I see you got berated for putting down my BRUM, next time you come back have someone show you around. If you had walked in the exact opposite direction you would of had a much different experience of Birmingham.

[@Everymanplease]

Did you take down the Birmingham visit?

[@79BlackRose]

Yes. He can give it out, but cannot take it, lol. 😂

[@envy99976]

What’s the link to the news article?

[@phllipmarsden3636]

I found him very disrespectful this time visiting the UK.. ya can't go some were a few hours an judge it.. its like he just wants to say he's being there an not actually proper explore the place

[@everilmatthews3483]

Well Joel you have gone down in my estimation, lack of table manners after your visit I. 2022 and now this shambles! More SLEEP is what you need and proper accommodation! A plan would be good too plus a guide to give info. You have missed so much. You started off well but you need to sleep well at night and recover for the next day! Better luck next time, we all live and learn don't we?

[@everilmatthews3483]

I really don't know how to do that. Just hope you are home now and recovering. Better luck next time. I have always really enjoyed your videos and thought well there is an American who wants to widen his horizons. Maybe your stay was a tad too long? Sleep is always a good idea, lol. Sometimes we need to bite our tongues when we are displeased or disappointed. I really hope you visit again and please visit my County, Cornwall, you will love it. Take care from a care from a very old lady xxx

[@Past-melody]

@@everilmatthews3483 Don't think thats really him, one of those spam things, just ignore.

[@darthgardner]

@@Past-melody totally agree.

[@marionpetford7374]

Hi Joel you did so well on your solo trip. A month travelling on you own is not ease. It’s always better when you have some one to share your experience with. Enjoy being back home 🇬🇧

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Still no apology from him on here

[@davidemmett8191]

He has nothing to apologise for. He spoke as he found.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@davidemmett8191 really? I hear that he grovel to his patreon subscribers

[@davidemmett8191]

Grovel? Not in the slightest, so you have heard wrong.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@davidemmett8191 are you one of his patreon subscribers?

[@rain_down_]

@@arnoldarnold4944 Patreon subscriber here, though now cancelled due to the rapid decline of his UK vlogs lol. His Birmingham reaction vid was a reaction and explanation, but not an apology. Anyway, let's move on. He seems like a good kid and will be learning from this. He's taken a hit, but long term it's better to support him and his channel rather than relentlessly criticise. Maybe if we show more love than hate, he'll be back as normal.

[@scottwebb1978]

I see Joel made it on to itv news saying how grim Birmingham was lol well I see him pop up on a report in the itv news facebook page posted this past Monday...

[@NicksGotBeef]

Did you delete your Birmingham vid?

[@RWL2012]

yes or privated or unlisted it

[@bunniemunch123]

I think you not posting for a few days means you are either hiding as you arent sorry or your ego took a bit of a hit 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ponyboy9087]

The video u made in Birmingham got onto the ITV google news lol

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Yes we all know where your views on Birmingham now so stay away in future

[@ponyboy9087]

@@arnoldarnold4944 who me or the youtuber?lol

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@ponyboy9087 the KZbinr

[@arfski]

@@arnoldarnold4944 I've been trying my best to stay away since the early 90's, mostly managed it happily.

[@norahdenovan8658]

Joel, I love you man, but your getting a bit “ cocky” I am Scottish & I was so excited about you visiting Edinburgh& was so sorry about the way you were spoken to by those girls, but apart from that you gave me the feeling you did not like Scotland& it’s people.now it’s Birmingham’s turn, as people have said every city has it’s downside, but coming from America , the gun capital of the world, & some of your cities , I agree with pastmelody, sorry but there you go 🤷‍♀️

[@PhatInAHat]

The comment section here is quite funny - I've not got to see his Birmingham vid as he's deleted it, but he's not wrong for suggesting it's one of the crappest cities in the UK because it is (regardless of which direction he walked out the station).

[@johnpolo4544]

Re the Birmingham vid. I think the lesson is , do your research before a visit. Great guy who got a backlash because he literally walked in the wrong direction and he thought that was Birmingham in its entirety. And we saw the resulting comments.

[@andywrong3247]

Joel was disappointed he was told that there was a whale in the canal it turned out it was a bicycle whale sorry wheel.

[@andrewlayland8455]

Shame you went to only worst place you could of gone in Birmingham and rubbished it on 1 place alone there is so much nice areas disappointing really oh well

[@seansmith445]

It looked to me like he was walking around some industrial estate.

[@seansmith445]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j Yes it's very undiplomatic and rude to trash a city you're visiting. He should have known better.

[@john_smith1471]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j Removed from KZbin but the video summary and his comments remain on ITVX news web pages in perpetuity, thats the legacy.

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@john_smith1471 thanks for that that is useful

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j It has no importance now, the days of it's manufacturing hay day have long since past, I think Fort Dunlop being a cheap hotel, and Triumph at Canley a Sainsbury's supermarket says it all. You only have to walk around to see that it has that faded glory written all over it.

[@mariapicot]

Man up and apologise to the people in Birmingham. I hope with this behaviour people will unsubscribe if no apology.

[@andywrong3247]

I agree, I know sometimes Birmingham gets a bad rap,but Joel showed total disrespect. He hits one place he hits all of the UK.we bleed red white & blue just like the good old us of A.

[@mariapicot]

@@andywrong3247 I’m from London, wether people like it or not, I got offended by what he said, north and south have a dispute but the old patriot thing kicked in. We stick together when it matters then back to slagging off each other 😂😂😂😂

[@VinnieRM]

You should, 'man up', Birmingham is not great in my opinion and that is an opinion.

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

A few years back, I went to the British Museum with a couple of friends. We walked into one of the first rooms, I stopped dead in my tracks and exclaimed: “The Rosetta Stone!” To my shock, both of my friends looked at me and asked, “What is that?” 😮 It’s been fantastic watching your videos, Joel. It brought back so many memories of the time when I first arrived in Europe and was exploring/learning all over the Continent. I love your enthusiasm for what has long since become my home. Take care!

[@paullewis2413]

What is the Rosetta Stone? - WTF! The level of education now says it all about why we are in such a mess.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

@@paullewis2413 You must mean the USA with its terrible education system.

[@peterc.1618]

@@paullewis2413 Who needs the Rosetta Stone when you can recite the full biography of the Kardashians?

[@peterc.1618]

@@bobbybigboyyes Ours isn't far behind.

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

Present-day education can‘t be blamed in this case! The one friend was English and in his 70s; the other was German and in his 40s. Both well-educated, well-read people with good to excellent general knowledge. That is why I was totally gobsmacked.

[@RyanG144Videos]

As a Brummie who has lived in Birmingham all my life I just thought I would say that you should seriously do a little research before you visit somewhere. I’m sure there are plenty of people from Birmingham that would happily show you good things about the city. Give us a second chance. We wont disappoint.

[@stephentaylor-rm5pe]

Good comment but you dont disagree that the part of Birmingham he walked through didn't show the city in the best possible light

[@RyanG144Videos]

@@stephentaylor-rm5pe I can confirm that I do disagree about where he walked through. Yes there are better areas that could have been visited for a first time trip. Brindley place, The Mailbox, Broad Street, Comlmore row, Jewellery Quarter etc. Even going outside of the city centre to see other towns. Bournville is a very nice area.

[@ryanhelton1865]

@@RyanG144Videos At least you have been a lot more decent than most of the Birmingham folk here. End of the day yes he should have done more research but he’s 20 years old travelling on his own and literally had blisters on his feet. This lad has achieved something remarkable and I feel everyone is being a little pathetic over the fact he didn’t like one places. Again he’s 20 he’s bound to make mistakes. But the ways people from Birmingham have acted it would surprise me if he never wanted to return. Because all they have done is reinforced a stereotype.

[@robertrobson4690]

You've made English News 😳😳

[@carolsuperwheeler2431]

Next time you come back do more research b4 you go anywhere.

[@carolsuperwheeler2431]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j I can't of put it better myself mate. What does he expect if you don't work at something or do some research into where or what you a doing. He can put you to sleep he's that dull.

[@arfski]

@@carolsuperwheeler2431 And yet here you are, a viewer of at least, well, since you clicked on the link and immediately left your comment, you're not a subscriber after all and have never watched any other content.

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j Ah yes, tropical Birmingham, the 4th most dangerous place in Britain for crime, maybe he should have looted the 'offie and ran away with a few cans of White Lightning eh?!

[@digidol52]

@@arfski You're suddenly all over this like a cheap suit, but not a single thumbs up. Just thought - are you Joel Simpson?

[@simonjones7727]

Amazing, I was within about 100 yds of you in Bloomsbury, it would have been strange to have actually bumped into you. Excellent video as always, and you have really caught something of just how full of interest Britain is. On your next visit you might have to stay clear of the Birmingham Tourist Marketing Authority, though. Those Brummies are tough!

[@clivet3252]

I think the Birmingham Tourist Marketing Authority are to blame for this. They promote the arse end of town on their website in an attempt to cash in on Peaky Blinders.

[@Past-melody]

Yeah, sod off 🙂

[@Rionnagan]

If you are going to continue to travel, I'll give you the same advice my grandmother (a seasoned world traveller in her pension years) gave me when I first left Australia, "If you get homesick, get over it". She fle there was too much of the world to see, and plenty of time to spend with your family later, bringing the world back to them.

[@user-dh6et1fy4l]

What an absolute 🔔 end

[@farhaanahmed8924]

Is he meant to say Birmingham looks like a Utopia? Literally nobody in the UK likes Brum anyway.

[@clairegillies7919]

@@farhaanahmed8924 Define Utopia? Oh wait you can't🤪- Disagree that 'literally nobody' in the UK likes Bham - You're demonstrating a very myopic view of how the majority think, see or feel.

[@andybaker2456]

@farhaanahmed8924 Speaking on behalf of the whole country are you? Personally I didn't give you permission to speak on my behalf. I've been to Birmingham many times, it's a great city.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

@@andybaker2456yeah we are. Birmingham is an absolute disgusting dump. It’s an eyesore on face of England

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@farhaanahmed8924 tell me where you live and I will give you my opinion of it

[@DaveLennonCopeland]

Next time you come get a camper van and drive around. Cities don't represent England fully, you need to see other things.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “London is so chaotic. It’s like literally the British New York City.”

[@markpalmer8083]

It's quite a lot better than that.

[@jemmajames6719]

@@markpalmer8083It isn’t, it’s far far worse.

[@darkmatter6714]

You mean New York City is like the American London

[@markpalmer8083]

@@jemmajames6719 You need to travel more.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

In reality "New York is the American London because London was here first!" FACT! Central Park is based on and copied from an English park.

[@janecooper2115]

So glad you enjoyed yourself .. have a great flight and journey home Joel 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

[@ryanevans126]

Do u prefer doing trips with friends or solo each to ur own but I wouldn't go to another country on my own I feel very lonely and just be better with friends or family

[@HarlanP-gb4cz]

It’s not like you went to war…plus I wanted to say that Tesco meal deal isn’t worth it!Look 2cans of pop are £1,Loaf of Bread is £1 and pack of 6crisps are £1…you do THE Math!!!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

How many Blue Plaques did you walk past without noticing them, Joel? So many in London, so much history.

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j You're on a mission in these comments, it's hilarious, let me guess, Brum tourist board? No, they surely can't have one of those, perhaps you live near one of them schools with the constant anti LGBT protestors outside, that will be it.

[@LeeLondon]

Fun video, i thought central Cee was about to hop out there in the studio haha

[@seanmc1351]

true brit now JP, accepted all over the uk, got your rose, some good times over here, loved your york radio episode. and you got tea bang on, teach your american friends as even with instructions they still struggle last of all, what a lovely young lad you are, very respectful, honest and genuine, that also makes you a brit. im sure you going to do very well for yourself, Thanks for bringing us on your journey.

[@roswilkinson4335]

Not really.

[@noway5347]

May not have aged well, that comment.

[@stevefarrow9210]

I’m glad Britain didn’t let you down, Joel, and really glad you’ll be back…maybe next year!?!?…Bring Will with you if he’s up for it!! 👌🇬🇧😁🌞😁🇬🇧👌

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Bring his mummy with him, he might get a blister

[@VinnieRM]

I didnt like Birmingham but thats just my opinion. Im sure there's nice people and areas there.

[@louisemiller4970]

What us it with all the brave and courageous comments? I travelled solo in Turkey (.a month) then India ( a year) it wasnt brave or courageous. Your bar e and coragepus if you do something for others etc not for yourself. Brave and corageous my ass

[@susanashcroft2674]

I have been travelling solo for decades and in times when technology wasn't available.

[@louisemiller4970]

@@susanashcroft2674 yes same here no mobiles no online stuff

[@darthgardner]

@@susanashcroft2674 went from the UK to austria in 1990 never knew anyone on the trip but soon found like minded folk and went back a few times..in 2008 went from manchester to toronto on my own and had to get to grips with the whole flying thing..as you do, & in 1990 a smartphone was never invented so maps were king

[@rain_down_]

If his vid was from Pyongyang then yeah, he's brave. From the city centre of a major UK city, not brave at all.

[@darthgardner]

Joel has released videos via his other channel after the uk trip, we should acknowledge he is not fazed by the negative comments he had and quite happy to talk about germany in a very positive way he never complained about any place in germany so no one gave him an ear bashing. he has said there are haters regarding his birmingham video and the press have not helped.he just wants to move on from the negativity he got over that one video and as yet he has not addresed anything on his main channel which is not really helping his uk subcribers and im sure he could not care less as some of those are not paying for content. so going on patreon to explain the negativity over the UK trip was NOT a clever move but obviously he thinks his patreons deserve an answer over that video not the wider audience. joels reactions have been to a degree centered over uk related material and other countrys have been mentioned also. people from the UK have been thoughtfull by posting things to him and this should not to be overlooked in all of the judgement. he has chose to be biased in himself over how he communicates to those who were annoyed by that one video which going fwd will to put a dent in the UK reactions. joels approach to those who he said are haters but actually we are not.. is he will move on, continue and ignore the negativity. like a lot more reactors know there is money in patreon and in youtube so as long as he has patreons thats all he needs, no amount of british comments or offended people will deter him, although his fellow americans have commented over his attitude . there are many excellent videos of americans visiting the uk and joels trip this time does not compare.he has his firm followers minus those who unsubbed

[@noway5347]

Interesting....

[@clairegillies7919]

Of course he isn't fazed - bottom line>>>the $$$$ are still rolling in - the gifts will still be sent by his 'fans' LOL and the adulation will continue - he's not stupid on that level at least.

[@bunniemunch123]

I not paying tut

[@darthgardner]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j yes there are many from the US that have been here several times,most have been couples not as if that matters,but they have done york,theyve done the cotswolds etc etc and theyve been back for more.the difference is the age gap and how joel wants to do things compared to them it does show.

[@darthgardner]

@@clairegillies7919 you hit the nail on the head the basic pack on patreon is £3.60 a month (UK) includes VAT in the uk. x this by the 595 members = 2,753 us dollars a month he gets at a basic level..more if the other packs are chosen.

[@clappingpenguin4256]

It's been fun watching you on your journey, Joel, I'm sorry you didn't have the best experience in Birmingham but I hope the rest of your trip was worthwhile. 🤝🏻🫂😊 Safe travels, mate. 😁👍🏻

[@trevorjackson4157]

I think he was so exhausted he just wanted to get home.

[@clappingpenguin4256]

@@trevorjackson4157 I can understand that and I don't blame him for second. 😊

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Shame he did not have the decency to explore more of Birmingham than only one of the bad back streets. He then went on to slag off the city having travelled about 1 mile. He graced other cities with hours of exploration but apparently could not do that in Birmingham!

[@clappingpenguin4256]

@@arnoldarnold4944 You make a very valid point however keep in mind that he went into it without any foreknowledge and on his own and I agree it wasn't the most ideal part he went to but still. If he happens to visit Birmingham again on his next trip, whenever that may be, I'm sure he'll have that in mind. 🤔

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@clappingpenguin4256 he has had such a bad press that I would think that he won't come back

[@aoneill]

Sorry to say but your americanism just jumps out. Far too willing to judge on no information.

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j And yet here you both are judging someone on 7 minutes of video content? Nice.

[@classic-shirt-obsession9843]

Where’s your Birmingham video?

[@rain_down_]

It's behind his Patreon paywall now. That means people now have to pay to hear his essential fast food outlet reviews.

[@classic-shirt-obsession9843]

@@rain_down_joke- no chance I’m paying for it 😂, just wanted to see as apparently he slated brum in it, according to the news - bearing in mind geeza comes from the US 😂🙄

[@envy99976]

He deleted it, probably from the comments.

[@PaulB-17]

Anyone, Why does Joel not ever respond in any way to the comments section on any of his videos? Neither with a heart or a comment.

[@ItsJps]

What’s up

[@stevepage5813]

He's just proved you wrong there. He obviously does respond to comments - yours anyway. If he responded to all the comments, he would need to take another month out to do them all.

[@andywrong3247]

Joel hardly respones these days,ĥes to busy digging his way out of the shamefully Birmingham vlog,he has to look after his vip pateron account holders.did we trust Joel when he said he wasn't going to London once.he didn't he meghan markled us and did it twice.

[@AM-dz2sh]

@@andywrong3247 You sad, sad little person. Leave him alone. Birmingham is nowhere the nicest city.. plus he was tired and it was raining. Give him a break and get a life!

[@andywrong3247]

@AM-dz2sh truth hurts it wasn't just me.he will learn for future vlogs just because it's raining &feeling tired you don't have to shine a cultured city in such away.he couldn't get out of there any quicker. He needs to make amendments go back in show its diversity &culture. Sad little man lol.

[@JasonRogers-vb4vh]

When u do come back make a visit back to Birmingham just go to the right places lol

[@arnoldarnold4944]

No please stay away we've had enough of your comments

[@arnoldarnold4944]

The airport, and go straight back

[@marshmallow8998]

What is the title of that rap,pls?🧚🏼‍♀️

[@FullTimeDosser]

What's your favourite city in England

[@AH-hv8hm]

more maturity next time, do your research better and don't be insulting to Birmingham!!

[@philplace2726]

Ok, was not gonna comment but... cut Joel some slack on Birmingham...! I used to pass through there when I was travelling up from Brize Norton (I was in the RAF) in the 70s. Birmingham New Street and the Bull Ring were fine, still are, but he made a miscalculation, turned the wrong way and spoke about what he saw, which really does not represent the whole of Birmingham obviously! He made a cursory post about my adopted home city of 24yrs, Manchester. Disappointed that he didn't get the full vibe but, hey he's on a limited timescale... don't forget he's getting tons of "advice" on what to do and where to go so he's not making the easiest of decisions on where and when he's going. The more trips he does here the better imho! PS his weekend in York was his highlight I think, I thoroughly enjoyed it, but then again I'm a Yorkshireman!!!

[@edf6607]

Agreed. Sometimes in life you learn nore taking a wrong turn :)

[@Grib68-]

I can’t believe your Birmingham video made it onto national news! (ITV news)

[@markryder1805]

Where's the Birmingham video? I just read about your vist there 😂

[@michaeldaley7511]

Well done Joel. Don’t take all the criticism to heart and try to recover. You did well and it’s hard being away for a month travelling solo. Hope your blister heals. My heart went out to you. So painful

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Oh dear a blister, didums, maybe he should go to an American Hospital and have it treated

[@arfski]

@@user-hu8xj3gq2j Which one is your sock puppet account is it this one or @arnoldarnold4944, asking for a friend.

[@LittlestSamurai]

He should compeltly take it to heart. He was beyond disrespectful. Saying he'd "literally die" because he walked around an industrial estate instead of the actual city, He travels but doesn't care about the people or history of the places he visits.

[@robertwilletts4122]

Give me Birmingham to London any day loads to do

[@seanmc1351]

Birmingham was bad when i was there back in 2003, i shack up with a girl, boxing day night, her ex and his 2 brothers came round, gave me good kicking, i left there with broken arm broken hand and 2 broken ribs, i got to the bus station next morningand left, didnt even press charges, did not want to go back there to court, happy to get away, the next day outside the flats i was in and got a good kicking, a girl was shot dead. Thats not to say all of birmingham was bad, there are good areas, i eneded in bad area i guess, the story is longer, to long for you tube lol

[@adrianhempfing2042]

Lucky it wasn't any worse, that was bad enough for you

[@doreenayi3751]

Yeah, you’re right, Birmingham is a dump, a very good male friend of mine who has lived in London all his life. Went to Birmingham for a friends stag night decided to cut through a park walking back to where they were staying. It was British summertime, so a very well lit evening. Needless to say the guy that came out of that park was not the guy who went in. he barely made it out of that park alive. The beating he got was horrific and he was in hospital for six weeks. Bearing in mind, this man was a very fit guy a personal trainer in London has never been mugged or attacked here, I was just so shocking to me how brutally he was attacked all for a Wallet and mobile phone.

[@seanmc1351]

@@doreenayi3751 i lived in london 10 years, 2000 to 2010, yeah there are gangs in london, but they not bother about joe public, yes intimadating, its a gang thing, not joe public, i never had a problem 10 years living there at all, yes there are murders and deaths. nornamly gangs, and to be honest its not mentioned to much, honour killings. i know of two that i knew the people, one in greenford, she was a customer of ours, killed 4pm broad daylight picking kids from school, because divorcing husband, which is taboo in that culture, another the same at top my street in harrow, honour killing.

[@adrianhempfing2042]

@@doreenayi3751:-( for your friend

[@arnoldarnold4944]

@@doreenayi3751 I have been to London and consider part of it to be just as much if not more so of a dump. This is sour Grapes just because you could not fight

[@pauljones8532]

Still haven't been to Wales!!

[@juliedowning7782]

And nowhere south of Bristol! But then he would struggle to do the South West without his own transport, especially Devon and Cornwall

[@gen5773]

I've watched a ton of these vids and each unpacking video, he seems to get at least one guide to - book. He must have a bookcase full of 'how to plan your trip and what to see' books. Maybe he didn't open any of them?

[@rain_down_]

There's a lot I don't understand about these recent videos. He stood next to the Berlin Wall without making any reference to what it is (!), let alone the symbolism the artwork on it means. No reference at all in the Berlin videos about why the city has two city centres, or the blindingly obvious history that hits you at every corner in Berlin. I'd hazard a guess that the books remain unopened.

[@susanashcroft2674]

People have kindly sent things in the past to help him including fold up rain ponchos ok not trendy per se but handy to have in a rucksack if travelling light, maps, guide books etc but he appears to want to do his own thing. Ok, fine, whatever, his choice. IMO he is coming across as trying to burn the candle at both ends with his drinking/ nightclubbing, lack of sleep which combined with jet lag and drink isn't good on the body or mind for travelling over a period of time and especially on your own. Never staying in one place long enough to take in or see the sights, wandering round aimlessly in random places like parks, canal tow paths and industrial estates. Yet even if he did not take them with him, the guides and books were there to help him plan and look at. Lots of missed opportunities to get the best or better experience from a visit.

[@john_smith1471]

@gen5773: He has difficulty with the underground, at the most basic level use a free pocket tube map on paper or a phone, London has visitors from around the world, many don’t speak English and use a different alphabet, but manage fine, I think the Wayfinding signage used in London is better than NYC.

[@darthgardner]

@@rain_down_ i think he wants too experience the nightlife and the culture of the younger ones amongst us he did say when he left germany that germany had older people where he went..and i dont think the history of any place is totaly relevant for him to some degree. his newcastle video pointed this out when he met the group and said he was fed up of being on the streets,and he wanted to be among them in a club..a month of going here and there can be a chore.

[@darthgardner]

@@susanashcroft2674 he used a rain poncho last year at the lake district that a viewer sent him it was mentioned on video,but i guess guide books are out of fashion..pull your phone out go to maps and see whats interesting around you..if thats your thing .🤔

[@joanneemma2428]

Shame you used your platform to trash Birmingham and it's people. Visitors from abroad usually love Birmingham, see the coverage of Commonwealth Games. Don't suppose you care, though, got your views.

[@dazmick1111]

Where's the Birmingham one?

[@envy99976]

He deleted it, couldn’t handle the flack!

[@dazmick1111]

@@envy99976 wow. Love to see what he thinks of bham. Bham is massive.

[@dazmick1111]

Birmingham is the second city of the UK? It was and is, and is about to become the rightfully massive powerhouse of the UK 🇬🇧? All railroads to Biirmingham from London? Where else is it going to go? HS2.

[@envy99976]

@@dazmick1111 I saw it. In a nutshell...he walks around some desolate back areas around Digbeth without even venturing into Centenary Sq, Canals etc. Then pisses off!

[@dazmick1111]

@@envy99976 thanks for the description. Would of liked to of seen it. Never mind.

[@sally5983]

I think out of all your vlogs this time around, this was your best and purely because I think it really helps having a little company. Your Aussie friend has an amazing talent, could really feel the atmosphere when you where in the recording studio. There aren't many people of any age that would have the confidence to travel around Europe on their own. Not only did you do it seamlessly but also made friends, which again not many can do on the fly. I hope you do come back and if so, I would recommend Scotland again and then try south England, weather is always a warmer, less rainy even in winter and genuinely lots to do and see.

[@MsLeewood]

Hi Joel. Your tea looked good. Try different amount of sugar to get your taste. Sorry the weather was not good for you. But loads of countries are on fire. Spain, Greece, Italy Canada, USA, and more 47- 53c so I'm glad you are safe in the uk. Hope you have a good couple of days.

[@janew5752]

Rather be in the YK with our weather than in those countries which have heatwaves

[@juliedowning7782]

Hey Joel…..just saw on FB here in England that you made the Birmingham Live channel due to your comments on Brum…as we call it! 😂

[@rain_down_]

Quite funny thinking of those rappers. They must have thought they were getting some free publicity, but now no one is bothered about this video, it's all about the fallout from the Birmingham one which doesn't even exist any more on his free channel.

[@bunniemunch123]

Maybe if he didn’t ignore people…