Man does the UNTHINKABLE right before takeoff

[@Vivzi]

19:05 on the phone it says hi dave

[@MrBallen]

Winner! The secret is “Hi Dave” as well as Dave’s Twitter handle which is “theflayedprince”. Dave hit me up on Twitter and I agreed to put him in as a the secret. Might start doing this more….

[@kindandrespectfulcommenter3432]

@@MrBallen its a good way of advertising well thought of

[@melissajarnigan2116]

@@MrBallen I seen this earlier but for some reason didn't think that was it! 😆

[@HeatherWho11.10]

There's a Tom MacDonald song where he says "hi Dave, hi Dave, hi, Dave" and I thought that's what it was lol

[@derkaturka]

Dang you beat me out! But I finally saw it!!! I was probly slower because I never see them, I was in dis belief!!! 😂 😆

[@heidimc5013]

I just want to say thank you..... I’m blind and have to listen to movies... however I came upon your site a week or so and I’m really enjoying your stories. You tell them in such a way I can see them in my mind. Thank you

[@vvnn3948]

How you type this

[@nathangarland9453]

@@vvnn3948 i was gonna ask the same thing.

[@parthkachhia4117]

@@vvnn3948 Voice dictation probably

[@jasonpark4626]

@@vvnn3948 I have a blind friend she will talk to her phone it will write it down then read it back it will even describe photos it’s pretty cool

[@solarose7820]

@@vvnn3948 you’re so ignorant. Omg I can’t believe people like you actually exist…

[@rhiannamilton8240]

Second story, literally gasped hearing they were brothers, absolutely devastating and freaky even for a freak accident.

[@Britni-qe6qt]

Right!? Out of all of the boys it was the twins and they were right beside each other! Their poor family

[@hues848]

There was a freak accident in my state where 3 brothers who were all grown men died together at their own property...another guy who went to help him died as well. I'm not so sure of the details but they went inside the water tanky and ran out of oxygen or something. Truly horrifying..

[@coke378]

Final destination is REAL

[@10RexTheWolf01]

15:55 Honestly, as grim as it was, that made me think of Andy and Olly from Bobs Burgers. Together in the end, twin brotherly bond is strong.

[@kushir7398]

Gasped? We're you not using your eyes? Took longer for him to say that than it did to SEE they had the same face. Same as daddy smile pants

[@boleebo2925]

I know a lot of people always think “no, this couldn’t happen to me. That’s just a TV or someone goofing off” but, please, if you hear someone calling out for help take their pleas seriously. Worst case scenario is you’ve waisted a few minutes of your time looking into a false alarm, but it’s more than possible that you’re the one thing standing between someone being saved and certain death. Don’t ever ignore a cry for help

[@Scotia__]

I'd add to that that if you feel at all in danger yourself you should call emergency services and wait, or get someplace safe yourself. There are too many stories of people trying to help someone they thought needed it, but discovered it was a trap. So don't ignore, but use your best judgement and always call for professional assistance.

[@RM-jb1wo]

Worst case scenario is its a trap and you end up the one in danger. Be careful

[@giorgiodechambre6798]

That's so true, I have never ever heard a cry for help, so to hear one it would immediately send a red flag... And my brain won't jump into action..

[@royslapped4463]

Yeah. Don't put yourself in a dangerous situation to help someone screaming for help. Call police.

[@Thorrnn]

@@RM-jb1wo that's why you should never, ever, go into a forest, canyon, anywhere in "nature" that is far from civilization, without being armed. Humans are not the only dangers in the woods. There are also bears, wolves, moutain lions, even angry/rutting dear can be extremely dangerous if startled. Learn to shoot, be armed at all times.

[@michelleericson9313]

He sure knows how to tell a story! I lost my husband recently and now it's just me and the dogs. I get bored with TV and I can sit outback and listen to these stories and I feel like someone is sitting right there with me talking to me. You can visualize everything. Such a great storyteller and friend. Hope everything has a great day. ✌️

[@michelleericson9313]

Everyone ^

[@brendatomlinson]

My condolences on your loss🙏🏻

[@sarahjaynehoelscher7884]

I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out!

[@Messup7654]

@@sarahjaynehoelscher7884hey not to be a pest or something but I’ve really needed to talk to somebody about something it’s not bad just something I’ve wanted to speak about

[@Messup7654]

@@sarahjaynehoelscher7884can I just reach out to you about it you or anybody

[@Wickwok]

If only we were all as determined as John. He shows that anything is possible if you are completely out of your mind.

[@shundie1]

Underrated 😂

[@danielahoubim3673]

beautiful post ... inspired me this morning

[@Wickwok]

@@danielahoubim3673 you welcome! Sometimes I feel like I’m overworked but then I watch videos like this and realize my potential for workload correlates closely with my mental outlook. Blind determination like a crazy person and you can do anything! 😂

[@smelk4774]

My guy probably wanted to get all five stars

[@OttoVonBonesmarck]

Then he just naruto ran into a plane turbine like a chad after causing naked mayhem

[@jcubed824]

I studied with some incredibly gifted people in college. One of the main things I learned during that time was that no matter how gifted you may be, it does not mean that you are imbued with common sense.

[@stargazer_stacey7415]

Because common sense is not so common…

[@Neenie1976]

Absolutely. You can have all the intelligence in the world but have zero common sense. Ppl need common sense!

[@SunRabbit]

Mike Judge based his characters Beavis and Butthead on 2 of his classmates in high school who happened to be the class geniuses. They both had slightly sociopathic tendencies and would laugh like that all the time.

[@menapausal_carnivore]

Matters of the heart can over ride good sense.

[@0NORO]

bro 170 iq and she thought she could Santa Claus her way into a household

[@kristinagarrett1827]

I cannot believe what I'm seeing! I lived in Bakersfield for many years from childhood through early 20s. Jackie Kotarac was My mom's primary care practitioner and mine on the rare occasion I was sick. The second I saw her face flash on the screen I was in shock! After several years of her being my mother's doc and my mom passed away from many medical complications, Dr Kotarac was so heartbroken and reached out to my dad and I. She not only sent flowers to the funeral but also forgave all medical debts from my mom and I. I still always remember her as a caring and wonderful person.

[@carldrogo9492]

It's sad that she seemed to have been a lonely and disturbed lady. May she rest in peace.

[@rbmiddleton1979]

I'm sorry for your loss on both occasions!

[@SpiritOfHalloween31]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@en2336]

@@carldrogo9492 In what way was she lonely and disturbed? She was drunk and made accordingly stupid decisions, but her boyfriend's avoidant and callous behavior is what sticks out to me most. What a piece of trash of a man

[@Initium1000]

I'm so sorry about your Mom. It seems that Dr. Kotarac was indeed very kind-hearted and that's what matters most in the end.

[@d.joseph2059]

I live Trinidad 🇹🇹 and it's awesome that I can verify your story as it obviously made the news..... so cool to know that your stories are 100% authentic 🔥

[@K-Mariposa]

Ditto. When he said “Trinidad and Tobago” I was like “wait, what?!” Then I realised I was familiar with this story, though I didn’t know some of the details.

[@RidiiumClassic]

Leave it to John to pronounce Tobago properly ✌. Yeah, this story haunted me for years. especially the front page picture in the papers

[@levisays7676]

I frequently google the stories after to dive for extra details, aswell as check to see if I can find the story to see if it got any publicity that can be easily tracked by anyone with access to google

[@justinsamaroo3363]

First time I hearing about this story though 😂

[@stellatilinger6458]

The twins in the luge story went to my school, and one of them (Jordan) was very involved in student council and school events. He made it a point to talk to everyone and make them feel welcome, which was a really big thing for me when I was in 5th grade and new to the campus and he'd take time out of his day to show me around and introduce me to people so I could have friends. We mourned for two weeks after it happened, and to this day have a memorial for them in the school that people visit very often, especially on the anniversary of their deaths. They're still missed

[@Kiss_lynda]

Thanks for sharing

[@syrenasketches6902]

I feel so bad for the twin's family. To lose one is heartbreaking enough, but both in one night? Incredibly sad.

[@yorgizeroles09]

I’m sorry for the loss of your friends. Such a tragedy.

[@RomaDuneGilberto]

That is such a super sad story of kids just being kids who ran I to unforseen trouble. I'm so sorry you experienced their loss! It sounds like they were cool nice guys!

[@kiaravrtic9029]

holy shit

[@katherineliz1]

I have to take a break from listening to this show. He has become my internal dialog throughout the day. For example, I was out for a run this morning, I took a wrong turn and almost decided to keep going then in the back of my mind I heard in his voice " she thought it was safe to push through, but little did she know that....." Then the other day I had to check under all the beds because I had left the door unlocked for maybe 1 minute. In the back of my mind I imagined him saying "even though her door was unlocked for only a minute, he managed to get in...". My anxiety can't handle these stories, but I am addicted 😅

[@AI-AITUM]

🤣🤣

[@BrysontheeTV]

Lmao

[@climbtheskyspine5748]

Jahahahahaha!! 🥲🤣

[@RaccAttack77]

My family just moved into a new home that’s mid-renovation (so only the first floor is livable). It’s a hundred year old house that had railroad workers living in it who just up and left one day. At the same time we moved, I started watching MrBallen, so I know EXACTLY how you feel 😂

[@katherineliz1]

@@RaccAttack77 hahaha not to add to your anxiety but that sounds like one of his intros!

[@milanstevanovic6826]

“Dad, why is my sister’s name Rose” “Because your mother loves roses” “Thanks, Dad” “No problem, strange, dark and mysterious delivered in story format”

[@yuriy_kondor]

Lol good one!

[@carolgibson-wilson4354]

😂🤣

[@anahdra_]

sir, i think you deserve thousands of likes for this joke 🤣

[@danielcappuccino8143]

This should be pinned at the top of the comemnts

[@Bwittneeyy]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHA. Love this.

[@SNP-1999]

How absolutely weird, and of course horribly tragic, that the only two fatalities from that irresponsible ride down the Luge canal were the two identical twins in the group of friends ! My heart goes out to the boy's parents and family - one cannot fathom their terrible loss.

[@ThatGreenGuy85]

That was my biggest takeaway from that story. What kind of hoodoo sh it is up with that family?

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

My guess for the first story, INSTANTLY after hearing of this "health issue", was that it must have been schizophrenia. I've worked with people with severe mental health issues for 6 years. This has all the hall marks of a psychotic episode. Schizophrenia is such a cruel illness, because it sentences the sufferer with a lifetime of fear, isolation and misery. I can only shed a tear for John, and hope that he is resting in peace. I can't divulge personal info, obviously, but some of the things I've seen have had us scratching our heads as to how it was possible that such feats of strength and just effort the things took to achieve.. During such psychosis, I believe that parts of the brain are active that we just don't understand.

[@anisakhan-hosein945]

that could be possible, we don't have medicines like that to be purchased without a prescription from a doctor

[@Paulo-py4mm]

Yeah, it could have been any of a number of schizoaffective disorders. Maybe even a particularly intense mania in bipolar. Either way, no pharmacy in any country hands out atypical antipsychotics or lithium over the counter.

[@TheDutchDutchess373]

Yes it's a horrible illness.

[@jeegupopli1871]

That story was hilarious

[@michaelwright3830]

He is resting in "piece." 🖐🏼👃👁🦷🦴🧠👅🦰

[@josephvigerzi3035]

I battle with addiction and you have honestly kept me clean thelast two weeks, when I get the urge to use I put you on and get lost in your brilliant story telling. Much love. Joe.

[@kkb892]

❤️

[@yotafan174]

Stay with it. Your doing great.

[@zethnmara7622]

I'm just a stranger on the internet, but I'm glad you found something that works for you. Good job, mate!

[@tessagilmer]

proud of you, Joe. keep it up ♥️

[@speghettipizza3384]

Great job!! You can do this.

[@VettaBoop]

How weird is it that ONLY the twins died in that second case? Gosh, I feel so bad for the parents.

[@BunnyQueen97]

I'm a twin, and all I could think was I'm glad the second twin died without knowing his brother was dead. They were both having fun until the very end.

[@nikkili11]

Maybe their height?

[@Peter_Parker361]

@@nikkili11 Good point! And most likely they had almost identical personalities as well, which is why they both may have insisted on sitting at the front of their respective sled

[@pierresauce8307]

@@Peter_Parker361 okay I could actually buy that last part. Either that or a curse.

[@Peter_Parker361]

@@pierresauce8307 Haha, after having watched SUCH an ridiculous amount of strange, dark and mysterious MrBallen-videos (delivered in story-format), I'm not sure which one of these two explanations would be more reasonable... ^^

[@whitneyriddle1088]

John must have been on some really strong anti-psych meds that he ran out of unexpectedly. Maybe schizophrenia or some other combination of psych disorders. That’s terrifying.

[@AshLilyNeko]

this was my thought exactly, although idk why he would go on vacation without enough of his meds. very sad. at least his death was likely almost instantaneous

[@ShortHax]

The only thing more interesting and variable than the stories is Mr. Ballen’s flannel collection

[@jessicacameron3141]

I was thinking the same thing. I'd buy a Mr Ballen flannel

[@stevieam34]

That and all the new and exciting ways to troll the like button 😎

[@MG-dk2yu]

What

[@Deebeez716]

New flannel Friday. Never seen this one before and am liking it

[@blackmoon8022]

@@stevieam34 that poor like button

[@yasminet6355]

How heartbreaking for the parents of those twins. Their grief is unimaginable.

[@songlee1253]

Play stupid game win stupid prize

[@LordPrometheous]

@@songlee1253 yeah, I don't see it as unimaginable. I can easily imagine two morons being removed from the family tree.

[@Madelonasan]

@@LordPrometheous You're a savage you know that lmao

[@Icewind007]

@@LordPrometheous Considering a genius was removed from her family tree in the next video, you certainly aren't immune.

[@ajd0101]

@@Icewind007 iq test's are bs and created by the system

[@datheamore6395]

I imagine that you are inadvertently saving lives by informing people about how a series of mistakes and poor judgment can often lead to death in the most unexpected of ways. Thank you for putting such time and effort in doing these videos.

[@cdes1776]

It's kinda shocking how many people thinking going down a chimney is a good idea....

[@godnyx117]

@@cdes1776 Yep! Exactly that! EVERYONE have heard about similar stories and dump choices. It's up to the human, no amount of examples will stop someone from been an idiot.

[@MS-sr6mj]

Also giving people anxiety disorders.

[@TwilightNecromancer]

Only a few though. Because “it won’t happen to me”itis is a real thing. If you think you are indestructible or something like that won’t happen to you, then it won’t deter you. It’s rather like why the legal system works. “It won’t happen to me and I won’t get caught, so why not rob the store?” Versus “Uhh yeah O’m desperate for money but with my luck I would absolutely get caught so I’ll just take out more loans. Haaaa..”

[@j.b.9581]

You know, the moral of many of Mr. Ballen's stories is (pardon the phrase, yet it's accurate) "Stupid people do Stupid Things, and they Get Hurt (or Die)!" I was just about to do a 'stupid thing' last week, and realized that if I did that thing, I might get hurt. So I asked for help, and was OK. Warning signs are not put in place so people can breeze past those signs. Warning signs are put in place to Save LIVES. Thank you, Mr. Ballen, for helping us to think twice before rushing into something 'stupid.'

[@Bridgette433]

Ok, that sled story tore me up. I was literally tensed up praying that what happened wouldn't happen & it did. So sad. Poor kids, they were just being teenagers 😢

[@rodriguezmartinez5636]

"Unfathomably bad choices." I really appreciate Mr.Ballens' diplomatic way of saying "Stupid." Alcohol is usually a part of people making "Unfathomably bad decisions." 🙏

[@nathanb8264]

yeah weird how someone can have an IQ of 170 and still be a complete idiot

[@scottdavidson526]

So true.

[@-i6313]

@@nathanb8264 Iq ain’t mean nothin when you drunk af

[@Streetview1130]

WELL SAID

[@missdimples1982]

@@nathanb8264 He ran away when he saw her coming, I guess she also had a very dark side too

[@Kimberly....]

Our son is stationed overseas and plays your stories for his unit. It gives them a nice little reprieve from the daily grind so thank you for that♡

[@kimbershark]

Please tell your son thank you for his service ♡

[@roserollins9800]

Please do and his unit

[@daiale93]

🧡🧡

[@sandeepdmello430]

Love and respect to your family from Mumbai

[@chillylizerd]

👍👍👍🇺🇸Proud

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

*Bf sees gf approaching his house. Runs away to friend's house* Sounds like a great relationship.

[@gadgetsmith9351]

Ex-boyfriend...he said they were estranged

[@hraefn1821]

That detail as well as Jackie's incredibly psychotic decision to break into his house (I know she was drunk, but drunkeness does not MAKE you do anything you were not already prone to doing, maybe just more easily and recklessly) leads me to believe Jackie must have been a very controlling and imposing person. It's not unreasonable to suspect that she was the forceful and aggressive one in the relationship.

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

@@hraefn1821 There's a fine line between genius and insanity.

[@БогданКрименюк]

Ho Ho, Are you Approaching me ?

[@БогданКрименюк]

@@hraefn1821 for real tho that bitch must've been bonkers

[@shlokb.8554]

I was really surprised that you covered the story of the two boys in the Luge incident. It actually happened in my city, and really nearby to my place. My mother used to work in the same highschool the twins used to go to, and was actually quite close with them. She’d always say how they were such incredibly joyous, smart and kind kids. Really was an unfortunate incident, and my heart goes out to their family.

[@DancesWithAngels]

Don’t forget privileged! It would have been a different story if it were BIPOC kids. Fact!

[@cheesetastesbad6371]

What's your moms name? Sorry you don't have to answer ofc I just went to WCS and wonder if I ever met her

[@BadassBobY]

The first story is just bonkers, like literally, *"Naked man climbs 2 fences and an unclimbable concrete wall, overpowers 4 security guards, steals their vehicle and then disappears infront of like 100 people then comes back but then ceases to exist after jumping in a jet engine"*

[@3neeplays_]

This story a lil sus , the description of the police sounds real heh. The pic is from an African flight. Great narration as usual .

[@woreoutdrummer1861]

GTA V in real life.

[@creategoogleaccount2459]

Story seems stretched out a bit, I think they weren't being honest.

[@runswithphantoms]

PCP, or Angel dust, is a helluva drug. People do the impossible (and unthinkable) on that shit.

[@cans7043]

Gta online chaps levels

[@binbashbuddy]

When the guy snuck out the back door I just busted out laughing. When you choose to flee your own home to get away from a girlfriend who doesn't even have keys to your house there might be a problem in your relationship.

[@oceangrownkae]

🤣😂😭😢

[@natashka1982]

If she's the kind to crawl into the chimney, he was justified lol

[@tommikaelsen9149]

No doubt.

[@adamharrell9008]

Yeah it was funny because she died and all. Had she survived, it just wouldn’t have had the same comedic effect.

[@kamenwaticlients]

She sounds like she was terrible to be in a relationship with

[@ianwinkler6224]

Most people find the silver lining in the position of the twins' bodies, but I find it in the fact that neither ever knew the other was dead. I can only imagine the amount of grief from losing a lifelong twin.

[@TheGonzogibby]

How did they orient their bodies without heads though? Did they move their bodies from a third person perspective? so many questions.

[@kamikazi5144]

@@TheGonzogibby Lol that's that's odd question but sure I would like to know

[@samuelbrian6454]

No they just accidentally ended up that way he said. He said the others were injured and didn't move anyone. Prayers to the family of these young men it is a tragic story.

[@tiredofitall9213]

I find it odd that both died from the same injuries. Then they were both in the same location right next to each other after being flown from the track! Too many coincidences...

[@soulfly3438]

i think people find solace in they departed together. and didnt have to take that journey alone.

[@carolynwelsch]

Regarding the 3rd story... I remember when this happened and I have NEVER forgotten it. She was actually a close friend of mines family doctor. Anyway, she did cry for help but because of her low air capacity and how far down in the chimney she was, her few cries were very faint. It was so bizarre and needless and tragic. Her boyfriend as I believe it was told, was to leave on a trip out of the country was avoiding her because he really didn't want to deal with her anymore. She was inebriated and maybe even stocking him. But my friend said she was a good doctor and well liked by her patients. It's such a tragic way to go... Sadly, she did this to herself.

[@_MjG_]

Nearly everything you stated was already said in the video, so don't know why you repeated it here. The only thing different you stated, was your theory about Jackie being a stalker & that being the reason William left the country.

[@dragorn3212]

This explains why he fled his own house. I thought that part was a suspiciously conveniently reason for not helping someone stuck in the chimney but if were a potentially dangerous stalker that would make sense. Otherwise why flee instead of just not answer the door

[@sleevenocardbehind]

@@dragorn3212 Sounds like you don't have a crazy ex. Good for you!

[@TheMetalfreak19]

The final story just really emphasizes the fact that IQ and common sense are not the same thing. RIP to everyone in these stories.

[@MrSqurk]

The smartest guy I know basically needs a baby sitter while outside. The boy is clueless.

[@hoshizoraaki6551]

I'd think this was less about her common sense and more about the fact that she was intoxicated.

[@GlennaVan]

@@hoshizoraaki6551 Somewhere in her intoxicated state, she thought if Santa could do it then she could do it.

[@Icewind007]

Common sense is not a real thing.

[@GlennaVan]

@@Icewind007 Oh, common sense is a real thing - it just is not common so it is mis-named. Good sense is a better phrase to use since "common" is much too general and gives credit where none is deserved. 😅

[@blackmoon8022]

It has been posted for 10 minutes and already has 2.2k likes, good to know I'm not the only one that absolutely loves listening to his videos, he truly is a great narrator, by far the best narrator I have ever found on KZbin.

[@MrBallen]

Thank you very much!! Ya that’s honestly crazy

[@Schizoinsomnia]

35 mins and has 1.1k comments already...

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

I know right ! I look for Mr. Ballen's post as soon as I log on.

[@enchantriss4213]

I 100% agree 😊

[@LadyBronwynn1400]

I wait anxiously for those notifications. I love MrBallen's stories!

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

Neighbors thought cries of help were coming from kids at a pool nearby, so they ignored it. They were quoted as saying, "We just thought someone was drowning...we had NO IDEA someone was asphyxiating in a chimney...we definitely would have helped if we knew that."

[@Picachki]

Kids crying out for help is more alarming you’d think! If they just called 9/11 incase it could have saved her life… So sad.

[@reboundrides8132]

Genius iq btw 🤦‍♂️

[@infantile.destruction]

@@Picachki I don't think it could have if u consider the fact that she died soon after they heard that, so if they were to call 911 it could take a while to locate the source, adding the amount of time it took to free Jaque even when she was deceased means she could have very well died either way

[@brambleon]

Kids, and people, can yell help for lots of reasons, not just cause they're in danger And no person, police or citizen would would ever think, "ahh yes, lets check this one random chimney" Maybe the police come, check out the neighborhood and find 0 people were yelling, maybe they enter the house that didn't answer, I still don't think they'd hear her after hours of scouting, interviewing and finally entering the home. She had restricted movement so can't bang the sides, and little air in her lungs to be able to make a sound. And IF they heard something from the chimney, they'd think it was an animal and dismiss it for sure

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

@@brambleon I don't know any kids (who are actually people as well) who yell "help!" repeatedly without actually needing it.

[@stevenwilhite4026]

The last story really freaked me out as I’m claustrophobic. I can’t imagine the fear she must have experienced.

[@stt5v2002]

“Hey who is that faintly calling for help?” “I think it’s just kids in the pool” “Oh, well no need to do anything then.”

[@einsp227]

🤣😂 I thought the same thing when he said that about that kids. Neighbors don’t rush when they hear kids screaming for help in that area.

[@heyitsshay6058]

That's the first thing I thought but its still hard to say, someone could be play fighting in there backyard and you call the cops🤣🤷🏾‍♀️ IDK, its sad.

[@rachel_Cochran]

@@heyitsshay6058 or... Go look? Idk. I would beat myself up pretty bad for the rest of my life if I heard someone calling for help and then dismissed it, only to find out later I might've helped

[@jhoughjr1]

Seems like you haven't lived in areas with kids. Considering kids yelling happens everywhere everyday, and geniuses getting themselves stuck in chimneys nearly never happens, they made the correct assumption

[@DAndyLord]

@@einsp227 I grew up in the boonies. When I bought a house in the city, my friends threw me a housewarming party. The next morning around 7am I was awoken by the sound of a child screaming and screaming from one of my (as yet unmet) back yard neighbours. I run from my house barefoot in only a pair of boxers, vault my fence and am about to vault my neighbours fence. I stopped a meter or two short when I saw my neighbour's little girl happily playing in her back yard. Apparently her "I'm having fun" sound is similar to most other kids "I've fallen and broken all my limbs" sound. That's when I take stock of the situation. I'm a stranger here, and I've just vaulted a fence nearly nude and am now running at a small child. To this day, I don't know/pray none of my neighbours saw me.

[@teptime]

The thought of being lodged, wedged, or in any manner stuck in a small space is my biggest phobia. Thanks for the meticulously detailed elucidation, it almost gave me a heart attack.

[@charlesbullghost5491]

ALL I COULD SAY USE YOUR SIXTH SENSE!

[@valerie7008]

Yep! I had to skip through when he started explaining exactly how Jackie died. I was like “ugh. Nope. Nope. Nope.” 😆 The thought of it all started freaking me out. I’ll say he sure does cover these stories VERY well in a detailed way.

[@72tadrian65]

Crazy women are scary AF. I can understand why the guy booked it when Jackie approached his house!

[@theL0VERS]

There's something called cleithrophobia its the fear of getting stuck and I have been that way since I was a child. There is no way I'll ever go caving there's no way I'll do a lot of things I was terrified of elevators as a child cuz I was afraid of getting stuck I was terrified of amusement rides as a child cuz I was afraid they would get stuck like I would get stuck in the seat and it all stems from when I was about four or five I went to this girl's house and her bedroom door swelled and we couldn't get out I climbed out the window it was on the ground level but I was freaking all the way out and I'm 36 and I still don't like the idea of getting trapped.

[@jaylyn7285]

It happened to a 14 yr old boy December 2019 in a snowy part of the US. He went missing following a row with his dad or step-dad. He was missing for a few days. Police were searching everywhere for him, then searched an empty house opposite to where he lived and when they went inside, they found his coat on the floor near the vent of a blocked up chimney. He had climbed a mast outside the house, climbed onto the roof and down the chimney. He got trapped in the flue and died due to the constriction on his chest. It was heartbreaking 😢

[@lilfattcatt7758]

i like how he doesnt say "john dies instantly" he uses "ceases to exist"

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

I mean, he literally get’s *disintegrated* by a jet engine so he just goes bye bye.

[@projektrobi]

He became mist

[@paddedsky]

LOL

[@nate7LP_my_dog_found_the_knife]

He transcended human form with a bit of help.

[@ThunderStruck15]

Eviscerated

[@JacobSmith-fh3kb]

FINALLY! A guy who does these kinds of story videos and isn't a complete idiot. *cough cough* Be Amazed

[@brettlynam5048]

Mr. Ballen: The friends went down the luge track, thought it was great, did it twice more then said “hey, let’s not press our luck”. Left and went home. Me: Wow, that’s not like a normal Mr. Ballen story at all.. Mr. Ballen: Then they came back with more friends. Me: Ah, here we go.

[@mae388]

Those twins were born together, and died together … I can’t imagine the survivors guilt of the other boys… or having to plan a funeral for not one, but two sons

[@unknownuser8454]

survivors guilt makes no damn sense.

[@lovebunnii]

@@unknownuser8454 Survivors guilt is a condition in which a person goes through a stressful, livethreathening, and traumatizing event but escapes with their life. However the people with them haven't. This can cause a person to feel an immense amount of guilt, wondering if they could have done something to save the person or people that have died. Or they wonder why they were the one that lived while the others didn't. Hope I cleared that up and made it easier to understand c:

[@halogod0298]

Especially if it was one of the surviving dumbasses idea to go there

[@unknownuser8454]

@@halogod0298 give em a fucking break ffs

[@halogod0298]

@@unknownuser8454 no? Stupid games = stupid prizes. If we are sweet to dumbasses they will continue the cycle

[@SemiCommma]

I like how you don’t make jokes about some of the people that pass away from this unfortunate accidents (and murders) but you also narrate it in a way that isn’t depressing. Also bullying the shit outta the like button is nice

[@cassidyrabold293]

100%. He doesn't make it depressing, but is respectful. That's why I watch this channel.

[@amosamwig8394]

that should be the norm, its not something to like, its something to expect

[@LeBatteur]

@@amosamwig8394 Unfortunately not, given the incredible dearth of “Darwin awards” comments.

[@FrogmanAnime]

Watching your videos I have learnt what not to do 1. If you see a chimney, don’t try to enter via chimney. 2. If you’re unsure of which cave to go down, don’t dive in headfirst, nutty putty caves come to mind. 3. If you think something is a good idea, ask a friend and if they say yeah, ask another friend and if they say yeah, back out now. Especially when high or intoxicated even slightly…

[@EyeCue23]

“The neighbors heard someone yelling HELP but they figured it was just kids in a pool” 🤔🤔🤔 wouldn’t that make you wanna investigate a little more than? Lol

[@kingayy9267]

If you've ever lived next to kids who frequently (and loudly) play outside, you'd understand how counterintuitively dismissive one can become about kids yelling "help!"

[@The_Sharktocrab]

@@kingayy9267 not a day goes by where there isn't a kid outside my window screaming like they're being disemboweled

[@kyle10590]

@@kingayy9267 I've been around and heard many kids play and rarely, if ever, have a heard a true scream for help unless something was seriously wrong

[@justinlynch3]

lol I thought the same. So you are just going to leave kids to drown? Some neighbours.

[@darkamora5123]

@@kyle10590 To be fair, at the time she was getting towards the end. It would have been a half hearted, relatively quiet cry for help. Likely it wouldn't have been as compelling as when she started.

[@TheZeZeToP]

Let’s take a moment and appreciate everything that Mr. Ballen has done and will continue to do! You’re amazing!

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!

[@saspredydious9295]

I definitely appreciate your stories. Love the narration as well. Whenever I become distressed over what is happening in Australia, I come here to destress!

[@gobackgina]

Yes lets

[@tylerwillis3476]

Mr ballen? More like mr balling, dudes a beast 😄♥️

[@Glory_inthe_3rd77]

How about you speak for yourself LOL I mean I like the guy but I'm not into doing standing ovations on command LOL

[@hutchyvetiii2630]

“And instantaneously John ceased to exist” is the best way you could possibly say he was minced up by a turbine!!🙌🙌

[@silvakevin1]

Get the pressure washer boys. Ehhhh what a mess

[@theadversarylight-bringing6980]

Smitherines

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

I would’ve gone with “basically vaporized”. 😬

[@MsMtheory]

Uhhhhhh ok 🙃🤨😢

[@justsage4521]

I thought the SAME thing! What else is there to say...

[@insanecow24]

The only thing worse than doing nothing when hearing calls of “help” is hearing calls of “help” and doing nothing after assuming “it’s probably just a drowning child”.

[@ShannonGarcia-zs6yd]

Right? "Oh, those screams for help are probably just children in a pool... screaming for help! Seems perfectly innocent, I'll ignore that." What is wrong with people!?

[@CalebKunath]

Who are you

[@TonkaJay]

That luge story makes me feel so bad. They were just having fun and they were not trying to hurt anyone or do any damage to the property they were using. What they did was wrong. But what they did was stupid (not wearing helmets, not wearing lights), however, the consequences were far more than what they deserved.

[@teresamcculloch452]

wearing a helmet would not of prevented decapitation

[@voreincorporated3056]

@@teresamcculloch452 No, but the injuries on the other kids would have been less, i.e. permanent brain damage

[@andrew_koala2974]

The boys were just plain stupid for ignoring the signs - High-risk activities are only fun for the first five seconds - Beyond that, the 'body' and soul can easily part company. At least those that died became 'somebody' and joined all the other bodies in the cemetry. The only worthwhile thing that emerged from it is that the soul returned early to its place of origin. So for all the stupid people who wish to take risks for fun - remember that if you wish for the soul to stay with you - do everything to protect it and not participate in high-risk activity. Good luck every'one'

[@Hmongbookie]

There’s a reason their are signed do not enter/dangerous. When you enter/trespass there’s always a risk

[@Icewind007]

There is no "deserve" in real life. Things can just happen when you are trying to have fun. I def would not want to be pitied if I died having fun. I like how the UK (or Aus?) call it, death by "misadventure".

[@licir272]

I am from Trinidad and Tobago and I was wondering how i never heard John's story. Then i realized i would have been 8yrs old at that time. But what really makes me sad to hear this, is the fact that we have free health care over here. Had he gone to a hospital or health centre he would have been seen and depending on the medication he needed, he may even have gotten that for free as well. 🙁 i feel really sad about John. If any of you are planning to visit our islands, please come.. relax, have fun, and if you need medical help, please just walk right in. Within a 30min drive from where i live there are 3 public hospitals and 10 public health centres. If you are sceptical about the free services there are also private health facilities where you can pay. If you have health insurance that is fine but No health insurance is required. That wont even be a question.

[@truenokill]

I heard Tobago is the most beautiful island in the world ❤️

[@licir272]

@@truenokill Tobago is very beautiful. It has the oldest legally protected rain forest reserve in the world. If you love nature you'll have a great time there. Trinidadians usually go over to Tobago for vacation or weekend getaways. There you'll find the white sand beaches with blue water, the forest with the waterfalls, friendly people and fantastic food 😋😏. Of course Trinidad is fantastic too 😁... For instance, I live in the little village of La Brea. People are more familiar with the La Brea tar pit in California, but not many people know of the largest tar pit in the world where my village is. It is called the Pitch Lake where we actually swim in the warm lakes formed in the fissures of the pitch. The pitch/tar/asphalt here is mined to pave roadways across the world. As you can probably tell..i love my country 🇹🇹😙🇹🇹 (except for those spiders 😢)

[@truenokill]

@@licir272 sounds wonderful! 🔥

[@j_117]

🤯

[@SugarandSarcasm]

@@licir272 you did NOT have to mention the spiders! Lol

[@andreamalik2961]

Those poor poor parents of those twin boys. Unimaginable agony. My heart breaks for them.

[@TheQueenOfSheba]

I know that’s just shocking and sad that it happened to them.

[@reginafowler3517]

I'm a twin, that one hit me hard! Neither knew the other one had died though, so it was kind of comforting that they went together and neither had to live without the other one.

[@heatherpuckett1135]

I'm not going to lie this broke my heart. As a parent I can't begin to imagine.

[@archwaldo]

Of course it's sad, BUT after-hours, without helmets and headlamps, on plastic sleds? They had it coming.

[@e10110]

@@archwaldo they where teenagers tho... teenager don't always make the brightest decisions but that doesn't mean they deserved to die from it

[@leslielane7741]

My twin sister sent this to me. We are from Bakersfield. I listen to you when I’m going to sleep and she listens to you while she’s at work. Then we call each other everyday to discuss the stories you tell. You’re awesome.

[@evangeline77x]

The twins having both been killed the exact same way moments apart and laid out side by side, that hurts. I feel so terrible for their parents, losing both boys in such a senseless way. I'm glad they found comfort knowing the boys were together but that small solace cannot be nearly enough consolation after such a tremendous loss. Absolute tragedy, all the way around.. Thank goodness the other boys survived, despite their injuries. That's just one of those stories that wrecks your whole morning.

[@evangeline77x]

@@playandgrowtv9846 Welp, that's an unnecessary and shitty take.

[@siobhanmorrison3561]

I’m a mom of twins, its unfathomable to think of losing one of my girls let alone both of them at the same time. My heart and prayers go out to their family, so sorry for your losses.

[@jread9973]

They must of had weak neck genetics

[@anadubar4819]

" ... absolute tragedy". Err, no. A tragedy is nobody's fault. But this was completely and absolutely due to idiocy, irresponsibility and recklessness.

[@RehabProjectSRCB]

@@anadubar4819Tragedy - an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Doesn't say anything about fault, it is based of off suffering.

[@urmaker]

(Real photo of Chicago winter)- why did that make me laugh so hard?

[@Joel.Lehtinen]

Urmaker i watch/listen to ur channel too!

[@RRG95]

Because it’s scary....and lasts like half the year

[@infidelviking8805]

*Real photo of police peeking through door

[@losernob8618]

REAL MAP OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

[@paulapalais]

Omg! I'm not the only one who thought that? Lol

[@mrmike73]

The last story was like the one you told once of the boy who climbed down the chimney and you told it in the same cringe way of exhaling and slipping further. I can't think of a more horrible way to go, alone and unable to breathe.

[@PikaBrianna]

That’s the exact story I thought of too. So awful

[@jennynogov3511]

It’s so disturbing. Makes me realize that I’m claustrophobic.

[@castallyourspells5330]

We need to discontinue the santa chimney thing i think, might give more people ideas

[@gavingreene9084]

It was a woman who went in the chimney by the way, who was considered a genius at that. A tragic way to go no matter who it was but just letting you know bro

[@TheOnlyLegitimateZoigle]

@@gavingreene9084 Michael is referring to another video, where a boy ran away from home, attempted to get into an abandoned building to sleep, and did so via a chimney that was also too narrow for him to pass through at a certain point. He died the same way.

[@Hexcaliblur83]

#1 - This story is so unbelievable and outlandish it almost begs credulity if not for your absolutely exceptional and "Boss Level" storytelling abilities. Just great. Thank you.

[@corylyonsmusic]

I think one of the scariest things I've ever learned on your channel, is that it is possible for human beings to have such an intense psychotic break that they run around town naked, after trying to murder their friend, and jump into a jet plane engine. Wow that's crazy

[@hichamlorenzo]

That’s exactly what I thought it seems like he suffer from a very server psychotic break

[@apoptosisduellinks109]

Imagine what he felt like during that psychotic episode. I can imagine it was a terrible experience

[@bluephoenix702]

And that there is apparently an over-the-counter medication that might have prevented it. Huh????

[@kamilareeder1493]

I feel like poor jon may have gone to TNT without his meds and found he wasn't able to get more once he arrived 🙃😶 there are also many physical things that can cause psychosis. Ita so sad 🥲 I hope his friend is okay now. That's so traumatic. Of course tnt has hospitals and things but they don't have the same level of mental health infrastructure as the US 😪🥲 Im sure he couldn't get the meds he needed without a prescription

[@JMPERager]

If it was me I would NOT allow myself to get into that situation. I would go to the airport and tell them that I need to get home RIGHT AWAY, and possibly even strapped down, so I could get home and take my medicines. I would not allowe myself to take the risk without my medication.

[@TheCrystalBoat]

It's a horrible accident, but I agree, the twins landing together even thought they didn't go down together was tragically beautiful. They came in together and left together.

[@newworldlord643]

Yeah I hear about twins not being able to survive after one of them dies and are deeply traumatized.. In some weird way I think they chose to go together.. I don't think one would want to be here without the other

[@unknown11215]

Huh,wth

[@TheCrystalBoat]

@@edmondt848 Well, I did say tragic lol.

[@chantriaphem1882]

​@@newworldlord643 😅

[@lordjaraxxus5418]

@@newworldlord643 huh, that kind of explains what happened to a certain twin after the other killed themselves due to being a science experiment. (the second twin killed themselves via drug overdose later on).

[@imakefoodhappen]

Showing up to your exes house in the middle of the night and breaking in through the chimney while he's away is a bit more than "a lapse in judgement".

[@tee5104]

I think this is what they mean when guys refer to their ex as, "a crazy b@##h". Turns out they aren't exaggerating.

[@reboundrides8132]

Genius iq btw 🤦‍♂️

[@mark2073]

Santa Claus surprise

[@gavinsandlin6700]

The like button tried that once. When he showed up the the notification bell was there screwing his beloved search bar. Then he developed multiple personalities. One of them known as the dislike button

[@SS-jb8wj]

When you're drunk, you have no judgement let alone lapses.

[@Jack-lo3ky]

That decapitation story in some literally some final destination stuff, like out 8 people, the people that were decapitated was two twin brothers, died the same way, in the same place right next to each other.😮

[@jlucas1004]

Listening to the story of the girl in the chimney gave me a physical reaction. As she is sliding farther and farther down the chimney as the chimney narrows, and she is having a difficult time breathing, I found myself feeling very short of breath and almost claustrophobic. Mr. Ballen you have to be one of the best story tellers I have ever heard. You bring things to life just by the telling of it. I thoroughly enjoy your stories. Thank you for sharing your talent of storytelling.

[@lisahinton9682]

@J Lucas I had the same reaction! I was lying in bed, trying to convince myself to get up and start my day, and listening to this video. As @MrBallen described what Jacque was experiencing, I found myself propping myself up on my elbows, then pushing the sheet off, and then sitting right up in bed. I so wanted to be free of all constrictions, that even lying in bed felt to be too much! MrBallen is so talented!

[@jlucas1004]

@@lisahinton9682 He tells the best stories and makes you feel like you are there or have lived it.

[@arabelladenine8566]

It was a trap set to kill Santa Claus...

[@BennyLars]

Same, I was scrolling down to see if someone said something like this. It really unsettled me that story

[@jacksondiegoc-g4434]

"hay honey do you hear that faint yelling for help noise?" "yeah i do but its probably the children at the pool, no cause for alarm" "ah yes, let the children drown!"

[@freethinker3716]

lmao

[@pollypockets508]

They could have at least called the police. Ridiculous.

[@rbmac110]

Right?? Like how do you not think something could be wrong when you hear a cry for help like that?

[@Captain-Yuzu]

I have neighbours who have kids and a swimming pool, you learn pretty quickly to not care for blood curdling screams and their cries.

[@freethinker3716]

@@Captain-Yuzu good point lol

[@falcoperegrinus3712]

I thought John's story would end with John coming to his senses after getting medication and everyone just got a good laugh out of it.. boy I was not ready for the end

[@Piggg440]

i thought they were going to try and fly the plane :bruh:

[@areyoujelton]

He did get the medication he needed... just happened to be a jet engine.

[@jonye7511]

This is Mr Ballen nobody has a laugh at the end. They're lucky if they get to live.

[@russelbrown6275]

@@areyoujelton yep hopefully you get some of that same medicine. You pos jelton

[@duskbound9791]

hamburger

[@Highwynd]

That's a terrible way to go but it's hard to feel sad for Jacque, she was clearly deranged and made that man miserable and she ended up rationalizing that breaking into his own home to continue harassing him was an acceptable thing to do. Clearly, genius doesn't cure stupidity or inconsideration.

[@Izaan2810]

Doesn't matter. Either pass your condolences or gtfo.......

[@Callimoone]

Smarts don't make you rational lol. Quite a few of the stories Mr Ballen tells double as Darwin awards

[@fruitygranulizer540]

​@@Callimooneagreed. the IQ test is such a ridiculous measure of intelligence.

[@_MjG_]

​@@fruitygranulizer540 Common sense is not accounted for when it comes to IQ. A genius can & often do lack common sense.

[@CMStrawbridge]

What about the alcohol consumed right before this? You really think that had nothing to do with it? Pretty sure that's why it's mentioned

[@LOOKINTHRUMY3RDEYE]

I think that they way he uses his hands to gesture and incorporates his whole body into telling the story is an important factor in why he is so good at what he does.. as well as his tone and inflections etc. This dude is one of the best at what he does in general.. his experience as a SEAL just makes him even more remarkable and amazing person, love this dude.. we must protect him at all costs!! 💪🏾🙏🏾✊🏾😎

[@cas8344]

right?? hes so awesome. i love him

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

It seems pretty formulaic. Aside from the bit about the "like" button, his introduction is precisely the same every time. It all feels very focus-grouped.

[@lightdweller]

💯 correct. Mr Ballen is a story teller par excellence. Outstanding and gifted.

[@longwednesday]

Never knew just how unbelievably dangerous killer chimneys were until I started watching these videos.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

We need chimney control legislation now!

[@Язепс]

We need an assualt chimney ban 😜

[@martin-pz6ds]

Nobody ever talks about chimneys and how dangerous they are. All you think happens is you fall down and get dirty. After all, that's how Santa and all the burglars get in.

[@h0rriphic]

Chimneys are actually pretty dangerous, especially if not properly maintained

[@Ella-iw7xn]

Plus falling in trash compactors, sliding down a vent that also narrows, and so on. It certainly makes us more aware or assessing the dangers & making rational decisions before we explore an abandoned structure, an old mining cave & so on. MrBallin's stories teach us whilst enthralling us with his excellent storytelling skills.

[@anthonyesposito9953]

The chimney story is beyond anxiety inducing! Can’t even imagine the horror she experienced before she died. That’s got to be one of the worst ways to go

[@Pluto_Is_A_Planet_]

Right! I recently watched another one of these videos where the boy met a similar fate. He tried to sneak in an abandoned house through the chimney that looked like it was wide enough for him to fit down through, but it got skinnier & skinnier as it went down, and the boy got stuck about half way down. Apparently, every time he screamed out, it caused him to become lodged down a little further, which was starting to put pressure on his chest. He basically was getting crushed slowly to death until he finally suffocated from not being able to take in enough oxygen. I can’t even imagine how terrifying something like that would be; It’s seriously nightmare inducing.

[@jmh2105]

The smart guy in Nutty-Putty Cave who did basically the same thing...only head first will give you a 'Topper'!

[@Pluto_Is_A_Planet_]

@@jmh2105 Oof! Yeah, that might be one of the only things that could make a situation like this worse-being stuck head first instead of feet/legs first. I’m getting claustrophobic/panic attacks just thinking about it lol

[@shakalaka-a]

There's another story like this, about someone stealing a vehicle, trying to get away through the pillar of a restaurant and getting suffocated and burnt by sun to death.. indeed worst way to die!

[@steamaccount2651]

I don’t feel bad at all, she was literally breaking in entering, she even may have been planning to attack him

[@audrajeanrussell8066]

I don't even wanna know how you can take someone with an I.Q. of 170+, add a little alcohol (okay, maybe even a lot of alcohol lol).....& end up with them making SUCH a drastically dangerous decision (like climbing into a chimney). Her death must've been unbelievably scary to go through 😓

[@mikewhitman745]

High iq doesn't really mean you common sense. Most of the extremely gifted people I've met have very little common sense.

[@jaminjones8784]

​@@mikewhitman745 yep... and IQ actually isn't even a good measure of intelligence in general. There are many different types of intelligence and IQ really only measures those that make someone likely to do well academically. Some of the dumbest things I've ever heard came from the mouths of brilliant academics who would score super high on an IQ test... and some of the most emotionally/socially intelligent people I've ever known were hopeless academically. Everyone is gifted in some areas and lacking in others... the idea that a single number could offer a holistic measure a person's mental/cognitive ability is absurd.

[@mals4142]

The boy who prayed over his friend 😭😭😭 warmed my heart

[@Mypenisissmallbut]

A better use of time woulda been calling 911

[@mals4142]

@@Mypenisissmallbut nah. God can do miracles that don’t even compare

[@Mypenisissmallbut]

@@mals4142 if god can do miracles he woulda just stopped the boys from going down the sled course in the first place. God does everything which means he is responsible for those 2 twins deaths and every one who dies everyday.

[@pamalaboyd7008]

Amen. I just think that they should have thought to pray before they did this ride down the mountain. Poor families of these boys. I'm so sorry this happened. I'm a chicken at heart, but I'm also a woman, so I would never do this. God bless the families.

[@pamalaboyd7008]

Me, too. That would be my son, who is 52, and is very Godly.

[@kalleprice9885]

I’m from Calgary, Alberta and every time I hear about the luge tragedy it hits me deeper. Thank you for re-telling their story in an accurate and moving way.

[@Maddy-me5hz]

Maybe I'm too negative, but I never felt this was a tragedy. Just a bunch of stupid decisions that lead to their death, which happens more than you think. Qualified Olympians have died on luge tracks, they had to have known there was risk of injury/death. Also it was one of those- well the consequences were bad enough, let's not charge them for breaking and entering, ect. So the kid that worked there, encouraged his friends to do this, didn't walk the track to check for obstacles (basic for any course sport) got off with just his injuries. - Jaded calgarian

[@emilybelt1564]

@@Maddy-me5hz ya but they were teenage boys. Teenagers dont make the best decisions. We were all teenagers once. So sad

[@coconyt3623]

No matter how 'brilliant' a person is, once they're intoxicated, they are likely to become inconceivably less so.

[@flipnap2112]

you gotta love the "please drink responsibly" sayings. like, drinking in its essence makes you irresponsible.

[@valkyrja--]

For some reason I did way better in school when drunk. It slows down my ADD brain enough to where I can actually focus on one thing and not a million at once. And now I have a master's degree in aerospace engineering because of it lmao

[@ellavek1998]

@@valkyrja-- yet. Is ADD all you had?

[@flipnap2112]

@@valkyrja-- theres a huge difference between being drunk at school, and being a drunk in school.

[@chibicthulhu4382]

How drunk you gotta be to become Santa tho?

[@barbarachambers7974]

John climbing onto the fence and breaching the airport reminds me of a man who breached an airport in a similar manner. This gentleman was at the end of the tarmac and was hit by a plane that was landing and died as a result.

[@kyedav]

This is the ONLY channel I've ever watched every single video of. This legends personality, content and story capability is the definition of perfection. Cheers buddy, we appreciate you man!

[@kushotakuvon4202]

I've been watching Mr. Ballen for over a year now and not in a million years I would have thought he would cover my home Trinidad in one of his stories. Keep the stories coming, buddy

[@weaselGRM]

Mate im from Slovenia and he covered us! Was exstatic! :D

[@dannyboy2750]

Which episodes?

[@weaselGRM]

@@dannyboy2750 The one where the mayor too people rafting through a half built dam. In Sevnica.

[@Trinavara]

Ent ! Lol yeah, same here 🇹🇹 . Ballen's the real deal, great research great delivery everytime . 👏..

[@angelgracia6308]

Covered my city to son

[@ashleyhumbyrd7274]

That boy singing the song to keep the other boys going definitely hit me in the feels. You never know what you are going to do in times like that. His choice was inspiring.

[@alerey4363]

terrorific scene: dark night, 2 decapitated bodies, blood all over the snow, other boys crying in pain and in the background a religious song?!

[@cggalan3914]

Yes, that was beautiful. Singing a song to God is praying. God was certainly needed to escort those poor babies to heaven.

[@alerey4363]

@@cggalan3914 so a god that allows for 2 kids being decapitated is needed? ignorance kills!

[@rufuskuklinski1459]

MrBallen deserves some credit for the accidents he has prevented since starting to tell his stories.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I can't imagine going out by getting shredded inside a plane engine, that's so brutal.

[@herebutnever]

1 minute ago

[@rei3878]

hello again

[@reggierendert6494]

Yes, but I'd take it over the chimney. That's like being slowly constricted by a huge anaconda or something. But the anaconda takes one quicker...

[@banana8988]

You should hear the other story about the lady that die in a Disney amusement park show it’s brutal

[@Pussmash]

I dont think that would be a horrible way to go. Disgusting for sure.

[@MarcusGW1028]

Climbing barbed wire fence while naked is pretty impressive honestly

[@daiale93]

i lowkey agree lol.

[@bigcheese2949]

He must’ve been doped up on something

[@nadia-tp1xv]

@@bigcheese2949 PCP

[@davidkohler7454]

Yeah that's the part that scared me the most. That Constantine wire is no joke. Like razor blades.

[@Carless52]

@imgladandrewgillumisnotmykang that depends on the dude...

[@aimeedouglas1584]

I cannot even imagine the anguish of the parents of the twins who were decapitated. What a horrific way to lose a child, and then to lose both children in the same gruesome manner. As a parent, I don’t know how you go on from that.

[@notevenlistening6072]

As a parent, I would have to assume something like heroine would be the only comfort left. So horrible.

[@astasiamott2283]

You cling to your surviving kids.

[@kayehodges6689]

Astasia Mott,I wish that was true sadly not always the case. My mum pushed two of us surviving siblings away after losing my brother and sister.

[@no_peace]

Jesus Christ

[@rachelkoehn5836]

It’s a bit eerie that they died the exact same way and ended up right next to each other. I’m glad he said their parents found it comforting that they were together in the end.

[@drewintampa]

Your storytelling is so good it's starting to eff with my head. I keep thinking, "am I going to end up a story for Mr. Ballen." I wonder what happened to John to make him lose it. The story about the twins is devastating but the family and friend's faith (seen on another video) carried them through. As far as Jackie goes. Alcohol can turn a genius into a statistic if we consume too much. I'm no genius but I definitely have been the fool. God rest all of them.

[@DebiQ1830]

"The secret" is ... Whoever finds the secret can't possibly be a fan because how could they even notice "the secret" when the stories are always so captivating? Excellent episode, Mr Ballen! (BTW... I always am on the lookout for the secret, but have never seen it without the pinned comment cheat!)

[@a.j.leclair5426]

I know it seems like the only way to find the secret is to only look for the secret and not listen to the story LOL good point

[@Anita-k]

I haven't even noticed, there's no "pinned comment" yet, might happen at any moment though.

[@philippel.9086]

I don’t even know what’s the secret... even when pinned in the comments...

[@jaymestaten959]

Same!

[@SirSlovakis]

I saw one before but it was so long after I didn’t even comment,they are so hard for me to find

[@Kisha_Zuri]

I cannot fathom sending my babies out to hang out, only to get a nightmare call that I'd lost my twins at the same time. Prayers and love to the bereaved...wow...

[@sunnyboi2461]

Always wear a helmet. Even if you don't think you might not look cool. It definitely might save your life one day.

[@Kisha_Zuri]

@@sunnyboi2461 I don't know how much help a helmet would've provided if they were decapitated by the chain. But yes, proper protective equipment could make a significant difference in most accidents.

[@thatJAWNraps]

Only MrBallen can make me LEGIT excited to hear awfully depressing/terrifying stories :D

[@SanguiphiliaTV]

Every one of these stories were absolutely insane, what a compilation. I feel awful for everyone involved. Great story telling.

[@johns1625]

The "three places you can't go and people who went there anyways" videos are by far THE BEST ones you make! Keep 'em coming!

[@martinapunto8560]

Agreed!

[@oscarestrada4509]

I second that.

[@defenseagainststalking]

Yeah, I agree. But he should've put it in the title though. I thought it was one of those long stories. Not that it'd matter, they're all great anyways.

[@adamjg4]

On many occasions I've heard these stories of people trying to gain entrance to a home through the chimney. But just the idea of going down feet first from a rooftop into a dark hole and expecting to come out the other end unscathed is totally insane to begin with.

[@lesleywilliams1210]

Mr Ballen should do a story on London's chimney sweeps. Those poor children.

[@jedlynch4820]

Would head first be better?

[@divinedesolation4825]

@@jedlynch4820 that would be so much fucking worse…. I have a brilliant idea. Don’t go in tiny enclosed spaces that are easy to get stuck in like a damn chimney in the first place, problem solved. That’s gotta be such a nasty way to go…

[@robertputlastnamehere6215]

@@divinedesolation4825 but Santa never got caught and he's fat

[@TheSalabama]

@@robertputlastnamehere6215 But Santa is an elf

[@lukeholmes8785]

The delivery of “John ceased to exist,” was unintentionally hilarious

[@TheGonzogibby]

"The world is exactly negative one John"

[@jonathanmol4489]

Darwin award. 🤡🤡

[@jewelzzz4455]

It was😂 I deff lost it

[@ayewstupid8683]

Thats what i call spaghetti Bolognese

[@citizenshane8932]

Tragic😔…but yeah, it was a gentle humorous way of revealing the bird John turned himself into by jumping in the engine. THE THOUGHT IS DEVASTATING. I’m an identical twin and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re inseparable, that Love is immortal, eternal. [I’M IN A FULL BLOWN ANXIETY ATTACK]

[@davidquatermass789]

This is my claim to fame, being the secret in a Mister Ballen story! What a legend you are Mister B and will always be grateful 🙏

[@h0rriphic]

It really creeps me out that the identical twins both died in the same, really gruesome way while the other boys survived. Those poor parents. Can you imagine both of your sons being unexpectedly decapitated on the same evening?!

[@leahwhiteley5164]

I'm guessing the reason they were decapitated was that they were taller than the other boys so the chain was under their necks at the perfect height.

[@carolinependleton8445]

I know unbelievably horrible.

[@creciascott253]

That story hit me hard. Those poor poor boys. As a twin myself, I’m thinking it happened for a reason. When one twin loses the other it’s an unbelievable heartbreak on the other. And there have been studies that have shown when one twin dies, the other one dies shortly after. I could only imagine what one twin would have felt if one had survived. The pain would be insane.

[@CamDollar]

@@creciascott253 Yeah, I follow a mom on tiktok who had twin daughters and one died at birth. Apparently the living twin cries for her sister all the time now and doesn't even like her own birthday because it makes her sad because she feels its the day she lost her sister rather than the day she was born. It's so sad. I feel so bad for those boy's parents! I couldn't deal with losing two kids at once!

[@Gielderst]

This story made me think how this was definitely a predetermined outcome. Maybe by some higher power beyond comprehension. I mean, come on we get twins who die exactly the same way seconds from eachother. If this is not an example of the supernatural i don't know what else could be. What a shame fate decided this for them. I pray they're in a better place than this cruel reality 🙏

[@jaytucker8834]

Wow, that was unbelievably tragic for those young boys and ultimately their families. Told as always, in the brilliant story telling by Mr Ballen that no one else can match.

[@MrEvilTurkey]

Did noone question the death trap? They must surely have known the track attracted kids. Very strange thinking.

[@notyourgma]

That was actually very understandable, they were identical twins, one was not going without the other. I know that sounds morbid but with some of the weird stuff I have seen or been through ,I am 100% sure the twins went together by choice ,to somehow not take another friend and be together. The after world is is weird and creepy thing. but tragic indeed.......

[@kaitlynmaxwell1613]

@@MrEvilTurkey it was actually really difficult to get into the area the went to. The luge was blocked off by quite a few fences. Nobody is permitted to go there even in the daytime, unless you're a professional luger. It definitely wasn't expected that ppl would be going down it when it was being repaired. I remember this incident very well, it was horrifying

[@MrEvilTurkey]

@robert punu But why didnt they expect that? Teenagers do it all the time.

[@loricarter2394]

I absolutely love how the pics are all “real” or “different” pics of the various places, etc, Mr. Ballen talks about lol. I’m so glad that he lets us know about that lol

[@jonny_mazerati9410]

* not real

[@clarissa8477]

I love that it specifies whether or not it’s a real photo too. Some youtubers use stock photos/videos and don’t tell you, and it can be confusing not knowing what’s real lol.

[@liquidduck8052]

yes good on him, giving us the best possible content he can!

[@nd612]

I 👍

[@HarptoHeart69]

@ Just curious, if you know they are exaggerated, then why are you here commenting? I'm assuming because, regardless of how trivial his mistakes are, you like his stories/storytelling? 🤔

[@katrinaosorio2134]

I cannot believe the chimney story 😭 I’m so claustrophobic that it made me absolutely freak out 😭

[@123JoeDeee]

The way Mr. Ballen tells the story like he was actually there and his flannel shirt collection fascinates me.

[@evankirton5151]

that ballen drip be hitting different LOL

[@LesA.R.6568]

Let's not forget the caps that he wears backwards. Talk about a style.

[@laylaperez2507]

Yes 👏🏼

[@jenniferdavis5813]

@@LesA.R.6568 would love to see him without the hat.

[@gamergirl2127]

lmfaooo forreal! he gets so fucking into it! its amazing

[@virginiafry9854]

Being unbelievably brilliant doesn’t matter when you’re drunk!!

[@riftvallance2087]

Booze ,Truly the great equalizer

[@Befevered]

*emails this story to fellow Mensa members* LOL 😂

[@wolvie1618]

And being upset while drunk makes it even worse, what little sense you'd have left after getting wasted would go right out the window

[@jamesrodgers3132]

Probably more of a hazard, like a very powerful loose cannon

[@ecas4315]

@@riftvallance2087 lol

[@DeIicateFynn]

Don't you just love those people that hear something like "help" over and over but do nothing about it?

[@antony1397]

Not as much as the moron who literally CLIMBED INTO A CHIMNEY.

[@kv5917]

Better question: those people could hear it, but the bf didn't notice it for a whole day? I can't imagine the woman remained silent exactly when the guy was so close to him. Somethin' somethin' sus Ok, I can imagine her being silent out of shame but it'd qualify as suicide... still, you never know...

[@Luvzrain]

Fr and if they did hear the word “help” even from kids WHY DID THEY IGNORE IT😭😭

[@andreeab3116]

​@@kv5917by that time she couldnt breath properly. When you speak you expel air but by that time she wasnt able to inhale enough air because the walls wouldnt let her expend her cheast/lungs.

[@smashleybreaks]

Congrats bro. Always happy to see anyone find or make a silver lining from misfortune, a mistake or bad luck.

[@nicholelafollette2593]

Ugh, this is what scares me the most about being a parent. I did stupid things when I was young, and luckily never got badly injured. I pray I never get the call or knock on the door those boys parents got.

[@tycobrenton4792]

Exactly! No way I should have survived the stupid and dangerous things I did as a kid. In a way I feel like those memories makes me an overbearing parent sometimes. lol

[@donlemonsstinkfinger6695]

It’s true. It’s amazing that most of us survive to adulthood.

[@gazepskotzs4]

Ikr, i must had a whole armee of guardian angels!

[@littlemissgwendolen1466]

I can’t imagine the horror a parent must feel when they’re told that their twin sons were both decapitated and dead

[@zaveyonpalmer2694]

Man said “ Decapitated and dead “ u didn’t have to put “and dead “ that kind of goes hand in hand with decapitation 😭😭😭

[@haunted5311]

As a kid, I had these 2 identical twin friends named trevor and travis. One day they got in a horrible car accident (they were 12 at the time), and everyone but Trevor, only got minor - moderate injuries. Trevor died on impact. I feel so bad for the parents, and especially Travis. I bet Travis felt like a part of himself died in that accident. When I was 11, I was at my OTHER twin friend's house,(Erik and Andrew), and their mom suddenly collapsed and died of a massive heart attack within minutes right in front of all of us. I can't get the disturbing noises she made out of my head to this day. Life is tragic and unpredictable. Be safe out there, anything can, and may happen.

[@haunted5311]

@@zaveyonpalmer2694 It's like threating someone by saying "I'm going to kill you until you're dead!" 😅🤣

[@নষ্টচোদাবাঘিনী]

@@zaveyonpalmer2694 Not true. I am living without a head for quite a long time.

[@Bigironranger]

There is a reason they put these danger signs up.i don't know why teens think they are invinsible

[@phacelesshero]

Proof that alcohol and strong emotions drastically lower a person's intelligence. Great stories Mr B!

[@rjledbetter9304]

Love your work mr.B....keep rockin!!

[@adamezarik8929]

I honestly think your stories are saving lives at this point. So many things of which to be aware. Love your stuff, sir.

[@factsoverfeelings9228]

I agree.... ive learned so much of not to do from listening to stories here. Also where not to go

[@ryanlord24]

Facts, now everything I do in life I always have his video's in the back of my mind.

[@zenon1o15]

@@factsoverfeelings9228 same. Small things or a little prep can really save your life I've learned.

[@ssic_network]

if you didnt know not to climb down a chimney before watching this video idk what to tell you lmaooo

[@bethanyestes5126]

Well, I for one will never go cave diving.

[@ninelaivz4334]

When he was telling the part about being stuck, constricted not being able to move her hands to escape I felt every bit of it in my lungs and chest. That is a true nightmare. I'd rather jump into the spinning turbines, head first though.

[@nicholaschelala4868]

Id rather be chopped head first than fall into that chimney flue

[@d2mogu]

He covered a similar stories a while ago about a man running from police in a walmart. He got to the roof and had hidden inside one of the pillars and slowly went down further and further until he hit the bottom where his arms were restricted. He died of suffocation and heat stroke

[@megamushroom]

@Justine Biebler what does that even mean

[@olliecrow3547]

@@megamushroom I understood everything he said without confusion.

[@olliecrow3547]

@@d2mogu he's covered several stories of this happening. That's gotta be my worst nightmare!

[@derekv8534]

You were the top 1% of the best of the best in the military, now you’re probably the best story teller ever. Thank you frogman! You give me solace with my messed up mind.