Mr. Happy Man - Johnny Barnes

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Johnny Barnes born John James Adolphus Mills on June 23, 1924, was a Bermuda native found waving to passing traffic at the Foot of the Lane roundabout in Hamilton, Bermuda, from roughly 3:45 am to 10 am, every workday, rain or shine. A Bermuda institution mentioned in several guidebooks and profiled in a documentary film, he is known for waving and saying "I love you, God loves you," to passing commuters during the morning rush hour into Hamilton. Due to the unique layout of the island and its roads, nearly all drivers at rush hour coming from the western and southern areas of the island pass Barnes at the roundabout.
Barnes, now an elderly pensioner, was an electrician by trade and worked on the Bermuda Railroad as an electrician until the railroad closed in 1948. He then became a bus driver. Barnes was fond of waving to people while driving the bus, and would occasionally sit and wave to people on his breaks or when coming to work.
One day in approximately 1986, Barnes stopped at the Crow Lane roundabout took up waving to traffic. He has been there almost every day since, and local radio stations report receiving frantic calls when Barnes is not at his unofficial post. He is occasionally joined by people, sometimes costumed, waving signs to promote a charity, event, or business.
In the 2011 short-subject documentary, Mr. Happy Man, Barnes identifies himself as a religious man, a Seventh-Day Adventist who is motivated to share God's love for everyone. Though Barnes will pray with visitors to his post if requested, he is not known as a religious proselytizer.
In November 1998, a group of local businessmen unveiled a life-size bronze statue of Barnes blowing kisses in the air. The statue is located on Crow Lane just up from the roundabout. Although there were objections to spending $70,000 to build a statue to a man still living, Barnes said in Mr. Happy Man that he appreciated the gesture while he was still alive, saying he wouldn't be able to enjoy it if he were dead.
Barnes was married in 1949 and still lives with his wife. His wife has a cheery disposition because he (Johnny) has "covered her with honey" since they were married.

[@emirhanunsal7731]

Happiness is a choice. Johnny Barnes is one of the examples. He wakes up at 2 a.m. and goes to a corner of a road everyday. He is just saying "Good morning, i love you, have a lovely day" and he puts a smile in people's faces. He looks happy while doing this. He is sharing his happiness to the other people. He chose to be happy by make other people happy.

[@MzCoffee123]

I was fortunate enough to have grown up seeing Mr. Barnes waving to the passers by in the roundabout. When I first saw him I thought he was crazy, but I began to appreciate his wonderful, rare quality. He was from a time in Bermuda where everyone said hello to each other passing by and you could Lea your doors unlocked. What a treasure he was!

[@GuvNick1]

I’ll never forget this man. He was such a pleasure on my ride every morning to work. RIP MR BARNES

[@zeynepkurt2943]

Happiness is a choise. In this video is an example for this. Johnny Barnes's mother didn't say that she loved him though she loved him but he has always told everyone that he loved them. He chose to share happiness. If we are happy, we can show our happiness. When people saw happy and lovely person in their around, they will be happy.

[@MsMaxie777]

I wish I had the chance to personally meet Mr. Barnes and really appreciate what he stood for. As a child I saw him everyday, on the bus going to work or school and I to it for granted. Thanks for the reminder video. Love conquers all!

[@elenadamayantirdgz6321]

This video brought me to tears. We all should be like him!

[@mango8510]

Man, I miss this guy. He will be remembered.

[@Vision6800]

Johnny Barnes has passed. Godspeed Johnny. Thank you.

[@betul1749]

i think happiness is a choice. and Mr. Barnes is a proof of that. maybe he doesnt have a wonderful life but he keeps smiling and thinks life is beautiful even bad things there are. that shows us happines is about perspective. also its possible to share happiness like what mr. barnes does. even one smile makes someones day better.

[@nurgulyldrm9484]

For me, being happy is a choise. A person's motivation, purpose, and self-compassion will attract good energy into their life and make them happy no matter what. I think that if we are happy ourselves, we can make others around us happy too. Maybe we can't make the other person happy with just words of love. .However, we will make people feel good when give the positive energy and compassion

[@meralavci9628]

Yes, happiness is a choice and it is in one's own hands to share this happiness. A happy life is the victory of reason and thought over passion and fear. The only way to experience happiness is to share it. Byron

[@angell6893]

Yet all it takes is the courage to do it

[@helinzeybek2362]

I think sharing happiness is possible. When you put a smile on your face and look other people, they are also happy. That is what do Johnny Barnes. He is sharing happiness. Is happiness a choise? In my opinion, it depends on your wishes about life. If you always want more and more, you can not be happy. But if you focus on what you have, you will be happy. So this is your choise. This is our choise.

[@angielovett4159]

I love Johnny Barnes! We saw him in 2007 and we got SO excited to see him! We yelled “we love you!!”

[@EmreYlmaz-zh4gi]

Happiness is a choice most of the lifetime. Maybe we have a lot of problems in our life but life is too short for think about that. So we always should be happy. We can share happiness. Sometimes a smile just enough for happiness. Smile too

[@cansusaygn9763]

I think happiness is a choice. If we really want to be happy, we must be nice to people and help them. their happiness and the feeling of having done good brings us happiness.

[@slaalbayrak2456]

Happiness is choice. We should smile at the difficulties we face and build our lives on positive emotions. happiness can be shared. always a smile makes everyone happy

[@tugcebulut591]

İ think some people choose to be happy themselves, they wake up happy and motivate themselves and they can share this happiness if they want because happiness is contagious. People who see them happy are also inevitably happy just like in this video.

[@TarynBell]

This made me nearly cry. This is so beautiful.

[@serraordukaya8301]

Happiness is a choice.People choose whether they will be happy in their life or not in line with their preferences.Happiness is infectious.We can share happiness even with our smile.

[@tugbamny]

happiness is a choice. We can share happiness but with those who want to receive it.

[@ardaovaciik]

I think happiness is choice. Life is hard and sometimes everything is going to bad and this things make u sad but if you choice true window and look positive like Mr. Barnes ,your life will be easier than before. İf you have a fair heart you can share your happiness.

[@davutsimsek7178]

I think happiness is a choice. This man is example for it.We can encounter situation that make us upset in our life but we may don't think a lot about these situations.Then that make us happy. We can share happiness.For example if a person smile in front of you.That influence you and you smile too :)

[@atamircoskun2910]

love and happiness increase when shared.

[@zehrayetkin453]

i think, happiness is a choice. Life is hard. So sometimes life isn't like we want. This shouldn't affect our mood. We should always smile. We should always happy. We should tell the people around us that we love them. We should try to make everyone happy not just ourselves

[@zeynepcanaslan9065]

According to this video, happiness is a choice. Jhonny says "No matter what happens in life. It is always sweet to be alive." and a woman who takes part in this video says "I had a choice for my day to smile and be happy or carry this heavyweight of anger with me." In my opinion, it is relevant to people's perspectives. But some people have really difficult lives and expect them to try to be happy is impossible. People can't be always happy. Jhonny says " I enjoy making people happy." I agree with him. I talked about the same topic with my friend who studies psychology and he said to me making other people happy is makes people happy. It is possible to share happiness.

[@GiffordWatkins]

Met the unforgettable Johnny a few years back... ack! :)

[@yunusbyz4063]

İn my opinion happiness is sometimes a person's own choice and sometimes a situation that is out of his hands.But smiling is always in our hands.I also believe that happiness can be shared. If a friend or relative is happy and shares it with us, we will be happy too.

[@haileyallison601]

I'm so happy I came across this video! When my dad lived in Bermuda, I would ask to drive with him to work every morning just so I could see Johnny again. One day I will come visit again. Bermuda is the most beautiful place in the world!

[@Lina-tq8sy]

Although I didn’t see Mr. Barson, but this video conveyed what a wonderful person he was. It’s great that he shared his kindness, joy and love with people. Even though he didn’t know them, he still said he loved them. He really was a wonderful person)

[@goekhandag]

I can say that happiness is a choice by deducing from the words of Johhny Barns. He can increase someone's mood by waving, saluting or smiling at them, so he shares his happiness with other people. It is possible to share happiness with other people. He shows us even a simple smile can change lots of things. So smile :)

[@basaroluk8099]

I believe being happy can be quite easy. In our example Mr.Happy. He just stands in the crossroads and waves his hands to people passing by, occasionally hugging people and constantly greeting them without waiting a response. So in short, the answer is yes. Happiness is truly a personal choice and can be easly shared via simple and intimate actions.

[@selenaykaramustafaoglu5475]

happiness is a choice. even the little things are enough to make us happy. it's like saying I love u and sending kisses to people or just a smile. in this way, we share happiness. also sharing happiness makes us even happier and I'll never stop thinking that

[@iremguven3464]

happiness is a choice . we may experience events that may upset us.yet we must create our own happines. it’s up to us to be happy. the energy of a happy person affects the people around them. we’re infected by the smile of a person who smiles at us. so it is possible tos hare happiness.

[@cigdemkevseraktas3229]

İ think being happy is sometimes in our hands sometimes we can't.However, İt's our choice to laugh even when we feel sad and hopeless.I'm someone who believes that life is short.That's way I'm looking for reasons to be happy no matter what.Also I try to make the people around me happy because I think smile spreads from person to person.This is my life.I will share the happiness and like Johnny barnes I won't be missing a smile on my face

[@BelligerentNeckbeard]

RIP, Mr. Wonderful.

[@williamjardim9711]

For some 7 years this man made me think about how I was going to deal with my working day. By a large measure he represents what Bermuda is.

[@jesussaves7777]

God bless! NeedGod.Com

[@amaliaalvarez1090]

Que historia más bella, hoy vivimos en tiempos complicados en que los seres humanos están enfrascados un vida llena de egos poco empatia en los demás y este señor nos da una lección de amor que te deja perplejo y te hace reflexionar en cómo estamos viviendo nuestras vidas, es bueno decir que amamos porque de eso se trata la vida amarnos con defectos y virtudes, llore con esta historia porque mr happy man era un señor lleno de amor y más que eso entregó su amor con acciones y su hermosa actitud, solo puedo decir que descanses en paz mr happy man 🎈🎈🖤 mi más profundo agradecimiento y admiración. El falleció 2016.

[@dpanganiban3343]

i remember him every morning, such a lovely person.

[@lbcoach2295]

RIP Johnny. I saw him when I went on a cruise to Bermuda. Saw him a few times doing the same thing everyday. I asked someone what he was doing and they explained he does it daily and people love it

[@mustafaerbay5865]

In my opinion happiness is choice because as we can see in video it is easy to get happiness as much as how smooth to say "I love you". But when it comes to talk about possibility of sharing happiness things can be harder than first situation. For example , some of us can be happy if somebody says them 'I love you ' . For me , mostly words fail. If you love someone show that with your behavior. This is the best way to share happiness up to me of course . Shortly my answers are yes. But second question was mixed up for me. Thank you for reading :)

[@MargieRose777]

What the world needs now is more of Mr.Barnes. What a wonderful man he was so full of Gods love

[@sapredon9400]

Happiness is a choice. But I think it's not just a choice. Sometimes people can be suddenly happy and not understand why. Some are happiness itself. It is possible to share happiness. When we share happiness, other people may seem frivolous, reckless, or meaningful.

[@olivierdierickx2810]

We could be all Johnny Barnes! It depends to us! If only we realize we can do as he does. And 2 people here are not liking this, what a shame!

[@bumbi2081]

I love this man!Why arent more ppl like him? Why is it sooooo hard for some ppl to smile?

[@GilBarOn]

Thank you for this Beautiful video! and Thank you so much Johnny for who You Are! We Love You! :-)

[@philbrown8181]

I was lucky enough to wave back at Johnny many times. Good man. We need more JB's in this world.

[@GuvNick1]

Me too!!!

[@dilarayucelii]

Happiness is a great choice. When we start our day unhappy we say i can’t be happy today but it’s wrong there are always reasons for being happy we just have to find something to be happy. So actually sharing happiness is possible as we see in this video this man shares his happiness with a lot people so why not we can do too for example we can say have a good day your hair looks amazing to an elderly woman or young woman we can help a man who holds heavy bags these are little things for us but it can be very important for someone we don’t know very well happiness increases when we share it :)

[@SCFoster]

Every time I hear Bobby McFerrin's song "Don't Worry be Happy" I think of Johnny Barnes. My Dad was an electrician and knew him when I was a kid growing up in Bermuda.

[@1980msamERICA]

He's such a beautiful spirit..I hope to meet him one day on my 1st trip to bermuda 2015

[@vollblau5310]

When I get old, I would like to be like him :D

[@MariaHerrera-mx2kz]

Es maravilloso lo que este anciano entregaba día a día a las personas

[@jguido6]

Johnny lives on in our hearts. What an amazing soul ♥️. We should all aspire to have a little of Johnny Barnes in all of us....

[@valleystina]

Right back at you, Johnny Barnes from, Alaska!

[@mailealexandra2175]

I Love you Johnny Barnes God Bless you, you are a sunshine of Bermuda. Have a lovely life, full of joy and tenderness. yours sister in God love. Maile-Alexandra

[@antineaantinea2062]

cela existe Avoir une belle vie, pleine de joie et de tendresse. !!!

[@mailealexandra2175]

Oui absolument Oui, si on l'accepte !!!!

[@flappybirdplop]

RIP dearly as a Bermudian

[@mukulnandi2153]

This is just beautiful.This is so touching to me. I love and respect it. My sweet love over there

[@user-tc2go3ko4x]

Happiness is not a choice just connected you like happy that is it and so easy for me and this man is sharing happiness with other people and he is showing us "happiness is contagious".

[@unrealizablemoi]

I love you Johnny Barnes.

[@jamiewatters5355]

Johnny Barnes, you're a legend. You make me so happy but my eyes don't seem to get it as I they always have tear or two when I watch this film. An inspiration and a way-shower! I Love you too and I love you too!

[@ajsilvestro]

BERMUDA WON'T BE THE SAME, IF JOHNNY ISN'T THERE, GOD BLESS YOU, JOHNNY BARNES, WE LOVE YOU, AND WE LOVE BERMUDA.....AND IT'S PEOPLE...........

[@johnjoseph1492]

He is a great inspiration for happiness though we face hard times. He can be with us in our memories.

[@CarolMcCarvell]

I love you too, Mr. Happy Man! XoXo ♥

[@baharaltnbas]

i think happiness isn't a choice because life is tiring and we don't know what it bring us. sometimes happiness sometimes sadness or sometimes excitent i don't know. if we share those feelings people who around will be feel it too

[@patricko7963]

why just why would you give it a thumbs down WHHY

[@mert4232]

In some situations happiness is a choice in my opinion.But in hard conditons people can't choose to be happy sometimes.For example if you are a poor person and you have nothing for your child to eat you can't be happy whether you want it or not.But if you are happy you can share it by doing things what other people like.The energy comes from your happiness.

[@RhenDaleLopez]

I search this video after seeing his story in Hope Channel Philippines 💗💗💗

[@marthabalbuena4264]

Great Video! What a kind human being! I hope to be half of the person he is. ❤

[@youngjimmyofficial]

This man is amazing!

[@juliana-go4zb]

Oh, I love him, hes so awesome!!!! :)

[@jso45wf]

A true legend. The six people who down voted this video clearly aren't happy :)

[@cainwilliams5301]

You all don't know the "real" Johnny Barnes!!!

[@Unity-xb9nh]

@@cainwilliams5301 Is it ok if we just take whatever positive message he left us?

[@schormair]

TOP Man, TOP Film! Best wishes from Germany Bernhard

[@Dariela2010]

En estos momentos estoy viendo este reportaje, hermoso hay que contagiar al mundo como lo hace este gran personajes . Felicidades para todossssssssssssssss.

[@juzzerbell]

Met Mr Barnes on a recent visit to Bermuda, what a lovely man!

[@claudiaemendez7057]

Thank you!

[@likeafallenangel8074]

This made me cry Jonnny Barnes just died

[@blinkers88]

Imagine if the whole world was like him!!

[@arys.4]

beautiful 🧡

[@WildBillZim1]

A great spirit. Thanks for the video. And the statue!

[@egevural9102]

9.37 'there will always be JOHNNY BARNS ;(

[@dejorn]

Love this man! Spread the love.

[@mr.nobody5880]

Notice how he isn’t dependent on the approval of the people, he is focused on something bigger, his mission of giving hid greatest gift.

[@manguniyayat6825]

I love Johnny Barnes

[@Bryceyoutubification]

beautiful.. can't believe there is not more likes

[@EndexCA]

Forever alive Johnny, you're a legend.

[@maximilliangoffman3871]

Rip ❤️🙏.

[@Guillem-hd7ot]

The fastest 10 minutes of my life☺😍

[@enisozbey8874]

Omer Hayyam says 'heaven and hell are inside you'. That video and the sentence of Omer Hayyam have similar meaning. If you want you can do your life better just a second time enough for this. if you want you can make your life hell and can be a pessimist its not that hard. But most important thing, choice is yours. Johnny loves himself and life. Life is a major word, including everything. And Johnny loves everything in the world. Everyone should watch this video then look their life. Are we happy? Can we?

[@voonkyo1]

i have added france subtitles

[@HuntForWaffles]

What a good person.

[@gioo1o1]

Fabulous!

[@olivierdierickx2810]

We love you!

[@HeroBrineM4ster]

LOVE YOU

[@aportaoaparta6193]

Gracias

[@pigeon7696]

this was my homework for english

[@toaster7239]

Alex Caine same

[@palcopiar]

:') Uno De Los Pocos Hombres Que Esta Consiguiendo La Verdadera Autorrealización :D I LOVE YOU!

[@aronised7217]

Good omen хорошее предзнаменование

[@aronised7217]

Guess догадываться, предполагать i used to work in the railway раньше я работал на железной дороге Initial reaction первоначальная реакция A lot of people couldn't figure that out Многие люди не могли этого понять Go past проходить мимо

[@valtimon]

Super

[@aronised7217]

And say that no matter what И сказать, чтотнесмотря ни на что