This must be the WORST WAY TO DIE (Top 3 Places You Can’t Go ⚠️)

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[@lenagalaxies]

It always baffles me how many people hear screams and bangs but never report it to the police because they’re “minding their own business”

[@donttalktomebye]

Thats one of the few things i would not mind my business for

[@theblossom9907]

The neighbor could have saved his life! That’s heartbreaking

[@therealmouseymouse]

I literally do not mind my own business. I hear screams and am not sure if they're friendly my face is out the curtains. I think I smell fire, I go outside to find it. Safety is no joke, it's everyone's business.

[@eldenlion5850]

I agree, it’s like people can’t be bothered to contact professionals or get an idea what’s going on, I mean what’s that person going to do if you’re just making sure there’s no emergency, get really mad at you? Oh no, sound the alarm 🙄

[@TyeArtisik]

Well, you can't really blame them tho. The banging could be anything. What if it's nothing serious? Then they'd probably say you should've minded your own business

[@purplestingstress]

The first story hits me hard. I was in a situation where I had collapsed, was NOT near a phone, and my neighbors heard me screaming for help and did NOTHING. It nearly cost me my life. I had to drag myself to the bedroom where my phone was - I had a massive staph infection and couldn't stand up/walk- and I passed out on the phone with 9 11. I spent the next 3 months in the hospital. I'm blessed that I didn't die. My neighbors admitted to my mom that they heard me screaming and hadn't seen me for days. It's so so so important to check on your neighbors, even reclusive people have daily habits! Checking on someone might make the difference between life and death for someone else.

[@folasadesuzanne]

I’m so sorry to hear that I had a friend who told me that she fell, and she was screaming in so much pain; while the neighbor was just looking at her doing nothing. Fortunately, other people heard her and took her to the hospital so she’s doing good. There are just people who are self centered, and don’t care about humanity or anyone else but themselves and that’s a shame. ☹️

[@LunarLocust]

I had a similar experience. I ran out of tp and had to shit-shuffle over to the shower because no one else was there to bring me another roll.

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

My mom notice she hadn't seen a neighbor for 2 days called their daughter and she had fallen in bathroom and got stuck between toilet and counter. Glad my mom called and our neighbor survived

[@katlynnalmansor4135]

That's so awful. I'm sorry that happened to you. I would be more understanding in these type of incidents if your neighbor was always working on projects at home and they made a lot of noise, but if it's way outside the norm, why wouldn't you do something? Knock on the door or, if you don't feel comfortable going over there, call the police for a welfare check. If it's nothing, no harm done. But if someone is in need, how awful would it be to know you could have saved them?

[@nazarenoescobar8158]

An almost-deadly staph infection, and still morbidly obese. Holy shit, you yankis really like your Cheetos, huh?

[@carolkegel7599]

The last story was such a shame. Such a good person, she didn't deserve to die in such a humiliating way. I hope she continues to be an inspiration to her community.

[@m.y.a.111]

Only criminals deserve that not a model citizen fxck the karma

[@bruceplenderleith838]

I think it's a lesson for all of us, never get involved.

[@gucciluna7277]

@@bruceplenderleith838that’s the worst lesson I’ve ever heard

[@bruceplenderleith838]

live a bit longer@@gucciluna7277

[@justnahayo8490]

@@bruceplenderleith838😐

[@thelordofcringe]

It's beautiful how by a man covering some of the most tragic deaths that have ever happened, his viewers then pour donations and aid to people who truly need it. Mr.Ballen and his community are wonderful.

[@thejaded]

I feel like some of the more, sane people are in this community. Little arguments here, there but just chill ❤

[@AkChiVibes]

❤

[@MeowingCat835]

​@@thejaded arguments are inevitable, but it's in our hands how we solve them

[@BlueAvocado-rt1qn]

Who else is excited that Mr. Ballen is bringing back the “Places that you can’t go” series?! 🙌

[@lymmea]

It's my favorite series!

[@Galbereth]

Yep!!

[@Poppins242]

So excited these are my favourite ❤️

[@bcz3548]

Yes!!! Was so happy to see it come up!! Happy he started his paranomal stories again too.

[@cryptidfaerie4107]

it’s what got me hooked in the first place! so excited it’s back. I understand needing to find more content though!

[@WARVIATION]

The Glass Factory Story was a terrible tragedy, imagine seeing your son falling from the beam into a lava pit and you can't do anything to save him

[@WARVIATION]

@Hunter Vonnegut but think about the father's perspective

[@1mic371]

@Hunter Vonnegut what??

[@WARVIATION]

@@1mic371 idk he's heartless i guess

[@mariaxo3588]

It’s also crazy to know nobody in the stands noticed what was going on. Crazy. What a horrible way to go.

[@biglemon204]

Imagine watching this story and thinking people fell into a lava pit.

[@custardcocktail]

The second story is horrific, and it's made so much worse when you look it up and see that most of the victims were children between the ages of 9-17.😢

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

🙏🙏❤️

[@m.y.a.111]

yes but they were warned and they ignored that

[@ardaoguzhan8181]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

how is it not as bad if the vcotims are adults?

[@viceb7]

​@@mapofthesoultagme7143because kids should be a - protected by adults and b - have not lived long enough to understand the dangers and c - they didn't even get a chance to live their life and are innocent, duh. So bizzare when people ask something like that.

[@robinhaddix7875]

For the second story, I actually did glass working and can confirm that opening the door to the glass furnace was the worst part. Even from a distance it was so hot and so bright that I couldn't look at it without pain. Even though i was only exposed to the heat at a distance for a few seconds, it was enough for my arm hair to just be gone. I can't imagine actually landing on top of thar furnace

[@sonicbfdiag7050]

I knew someone who worked in factories like those (he retired) He compared it to getting close to The Sun

[@lindboknifeandtool]

How hot does it get? I use a heat treating oven and it gets up to 2100 f during operation and when I open the door to that it’s intense and feels like I get an instant sunburn. Safe to say, not good for the eyes or skin 😂

[@Picklegurl420]

I guess I actually have a weird question for you!How does the shut down process work in those places? Does it take forever to cool down? I was just wondering cause the workers were telling them to get off the roof and they didn’t listen; if they shut down the plant would it have made a difference?

[@itsnotthesamething]

@@Picklegurl420 I'm not sure how hot a camp fire gets, but it isn't near as hot as these furnaces. I've set rocks close to a camp fire for a few hours, then carefully wrapped them in a blanket, and put them in a tent, next to my sleeping bag. It warms the tent, and keeps me warm while I sleep. So the bricks around those furnaces must be blazing hot, if they can catch a person on fire. And it would take hours to days for them to cool enough to be handled. My guess is, the bodies that they did recover that day, probably jumped to their deaths off the platform on the furnace. The ones who didn't jump were probably never recovered.

[@AndreBrah]

@@Picklegurl420 shut down procedure? an industrial oven that size and temperature takes days to cool down and costs the businness a LOT of money, then more days to heat it back up. these ovens are literally meant to never (almost) shut down, let alone shut down quickly

[@ladydepravity570]

Its so infuriating that people hear obviously distressed sounds like screaming but then decide "Oh it's not my business". That neighbor CHOSE to sit there, listen to Ronald's obvious cries for help and do NOTHING. That poor man would have survived if she had just done SOMETHING

[@avamasquerade]

What's so riveting about their own business anyway?? Ask any person what they're thinking about on any given moment and they usually grunt out some boring derp thing like "laundry"

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

Yeah for real! idk what kinda person can sit there, literally wait for this man to DIE and go completely silent, then finally call the cops!!?! That is extremely twisted.

[@federicoleonardi43]

you dont know what kind of man he was , if he screams alot , if hes agressive , if he quarrels very loudly with the ex girlfriend , most peoples if they dont hear help they think it off as someting else , like anger or possibly someting they do often

[@bungiecrimes7247]

@@federicoleonardi43 victim blaming

[@federicoleonardi43]

@@bungiecrimes7247 please quote when i directly blamed him , pretty please , instead of making delusional claims

[@SentretPeanut]

As someone who works in a glass factory… I literally cannot fathom how these people may have felt. It’s HOT in there. Makes my heart hurt for everyone involved.

[@syrusangi8743]

I can only hope they didn't suffer for too long cuz in such situations, every second counts

[@mickeysanto3639]

Snitches get stitches

[@condemnedto4093]

@@mickeysanto3639 Stupid is as stupid does

[@TowGunner]

Then they wind up in ditches

[@LR-vw8yu]

Bro I'd sell my mom's life just to die like that instead of drowning in feces

[@n8y538]

Such a sad story, life can be so ruthless. That poor man was barely getting himself out of a deep depression just to end up losing his life in such a terrible way. Rest In Peace .

[@michaeldoran4367]

Peenuses dangling down like a rain forest. Hundreds of dangling peenuses. Monkey runs and jumps off a cliff qand grabs a peenus! The monkey swings and jumps from peenus to peenus and goes across the whole forest off flaccid peenuses

[@brokenhearted-je2pu]

It makes me think there's still hope for humanity when I see people like mr.ballen using their position on social media not only to deliver a form of entertainment but decide to take advantage of any opportunity to help those who need it most ! He's my favorite KZbinr for a reason ! Keep it up ! We need more people like to you 💜

[@normie2716]

There's tons of hope for humanity. People are, by and large, good-hearted and care about others. We're just so inundated with negativity, be it on the news or social media, that we can start to believe that the whole world is nothing but a cesspool of awfulness. Don't believe it. Humans beings are wonderful, amazing creatures (with a few exceptions). 🙃

[@sirridesalot6652]

@@normie2716 Well said.

[@elsavaldivia8493]

I love yr chanel.

[@Melang372]

How to mute Georgia

[@matthewb-k4422]

So happy you brought back this series! I miss the Cool mysteries. The people who disappeared and then showed up with no explanation. The cool forest stories. Places where you shouldn’t go, survival stories all of it!A nice change from the all the murders and serial killers.

[@lineakristensen1821]

Yeah right? For me there's also a level of detachment while listening to these stories as I'm way too much of a coward to go places I shouldn't go.

[@LogBitzWasntTaken]

@@lineakristensen1821 it’s not being a coward, it’s having common sense

[@lineakristensen1821]

@@LogBitzWasntTaken haha thanks

[@KSL042]

Factual statements ^ both of you lol

[@Sojourner.1]

Think we are all glad he brought this series back b

[@Lazamarie]

This was really well arranged because each story had me saying “no, THIS is the worst way to die”

[@Lussie9]

Lmao same

[@leahbess4]

SAME! Me:"How can it get worse than the 2nd one? Ohhhh that's how"

[@Just_A_Transperson]

I have only watched the first one and I have no idea what can be worse that that. Skin coming off while trapped and dying slowly? I feel so bad for him. Ok now I’ve watched the second one. How can it get worse than being literally on fire Ok they all suck

[@mariaf3943]

@@Just_A_Transperson the first and last one are tied for me because the first one is way more prolonged Imagine knowing you’ll die, being in a closet hungry with your own human waste and being constantly cold and wet and having your skin peel off for days But drowning in human waste??? I can’t decide which way I would rather go…

[@hsuyeesandar5491]

almost threw up

[@choov7554]

If someone truly wants to help victims of violent or sexual crimes then we need to begin to hold our city and county prosecutors accountable for allowing criminals to take lesser charges, and be on the streets within months, sometimes even days… What you’re trying to do is amazing, and something to be greatly appreciated!! Please keep this up! My sister and a couple of close friends are in that category and it’s great to see someone care

[@Derek2k]

Only god can judge people.

[@MizzKillercult]

​@@Derek2k so why did he "allow" humans to create courts? 😂

[@vannahmae7413]

we also need to test all of the untested rape kits! it’s backed up by thousands and simply testing those kits would lead to hundreds of convictions

[@KayGreylai]

​@Derek2k why is he doing such a shit job then?

[@miapdx503]

The problem is that too many judges and law enforcement are predators, and they give each other a "pass." We never find out about them until they have so many victims it can no longer be ignored...

[@philball4451]

John you are an absolutely awesome human being. Not only do you tell the best strange, dark and mysterious stories online but you also give back to society through the Mr. Ballen Foundation. Keep doing what you do legend and may your life be completely blessed with abundance and happiness.

[@co.dconfidential5395]

I’m torn between the the last two. On one hand being alone and drowning on human waste is just an awful way to go especially for such a good lady. But on the other, hanging on for dear life, watching your friend cook, falling again and then bursting into flames is just unimaginable.

[@dayangmarikit6860]

And he himself also fell on the furnace and burst into flames himself.

[@TheRealPurity]

...and his dad saw

[@angelzorrilla9618]

monica's story was bad but from what i hear shes full of shit so maybe shes exaggerating

[@dayangmarikit6860]

@@angelzorrilla9618 Stoooop

[@jasonvoorhees5640]

both deaths were hilarious but the drowning in crap one was the funniest

[@An_even_fuller_sun]

The first story is very similar to the woman who got stuck in a closet while on vacation. She also broke a pipe to use as a tool but it turned out to be a water pipe. It ended very similarly with no one noticing until it went quiet.

[@RealBradMiller]

And she was almost through, she had put her hand through and felt a painting, thinking it was another wall. 😔

[@An_even_fuller_sun]

@@RealBradMiller i know :((((

[@katybug6572]

@@RealBradMilleroh damn.. that’s freakin awful 😢

[@RealBradMiller]

@@katybug6572 Honestly heartbreaking!! I think about her more than I should, and I don't have a reasoning for it. 😑

[@chasinalice]

Yes I noticed and remembered this story too!

[@kevinsworld.7086]

Such a great thing you're doing, helping all these families, schools, and everyone else needing help with these donations. I'm so happy to be standing behind you, your channels, and your charity. Because I know you're 100% genuine and really do give 100% of all the donations and money out of your own pocket back to these people who so badly need it in these times of sorrow. Keep doing good Mr. Ballen.

[@jamesskinner4944]

I love you man. I knew you had something good and powerful the first time I heard you tell a story. And knowing that you are giving out 100% of the donations you bring in just seals it for me. This planet needs many more good souls such as yourself. I enjoy your story telling and pray your blessings keep getting better and better. Your a hero and you are super man❤

[@susaneichelberger4770]

Dear John I wrote you a comment almost 2 years ago. I told you how my husband and I loved to listen to your stories together. He got sick and was in the hospital and your stories kept him happy while there until he died of malpractice. After listening to your stories helped me keep going and made the days a little better. Well its been 2.5 years since then and almost 2 years since I wrote you. I just wanted to tell you I still find great comfort in your stories here and on the podcast. I just wanted to say Thank you again. Things are still hard as I miss my Mark more than anything but I still listen almost daily to you and find that you make hard tasks easier to do just by providing some great entertainment. All the comments on the post I made really lifted me up at the time and I just really want you to know how much I appreciate you and your wonderful fans. I am so impressed by how big your platform has become and how generously you give back to the world. Thank you again and I am doing so much better since the last I wrote. You really did help me a lot and you will gave my gratitude always. Take care and hug your wife extra hard😊

[@SilverMist0121]

@MrBallen

[@charliecollier5210]

Damn, sorry for your loss sending hugs

[@sandrarangel4272]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My sweet momma passed away unexpectedly from malpractice. My poor momma, it wasn't her time to go. It was the stupid doctors fault, all I have to say. 💔😭🕊

[@HemorrhoidCream]

Stay strong, you've got this. I was 12 when my dad died from a pulmonary embolism. 11 years, and still it hurts.

[@RichardVSmall]

He died of malpractice? How? Are you making a claim against the hospital?

[@kiaranechelle]

It’s crazy that people decide to “mind their business” at the absolute wrong time! But when a little girl is selling lemonade in her driveway with out a permit, a SWAT team gets called. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MarkCactus59]

Bad lemonade should be a crime.

[@trawlins396]

Stop exaggerating. ONE random woman had an issue w the girl selling lemonade. That's literally ONE incident.

[@trawlins396]

You sound ridiculous.

[@arthurhutchinson2755]

@@trawlins396 It's more common than you think.

[@chasinalice]

​@@trawlins396 what are you referring to?

[@sherrihelm4692]

Dave's story was the 1st one that I heard. That's a wonderful thing to have helped him financially. Glad you plan to help others too and that you've already helped the Uvalde' families. ❤️

[@user-bf7ff3bx9o]

Hello, I am always amazed to see how an honorable and good hearted person you are! Your stories are captivating and very interesting to listen to. I do thousands of hours of volunteering a year to help people in need (I am a medical first responder), but unfortunately, that doesn't bring any money. So to see you raise all this money to help victims, it really warms my heart! Thank you for being you. Sylvie (from Canada)

[@rachelc.5298]

So many people don’t realize just how much charity donations go to overhead and in many cases misuse of funds. Huge respect to Mr.Ballen for being up front as well donating 100%. That’s impressive. A great way to have a direct impact and know where your money is going. Thank you.

[@MrBallen]

Thank you 🙏

[@eclipse8321]

How can we be so sure that the money is completely being used for the good cause?

[@rachelc.5298]

@@eclipse8321 because charities are required by law to provide annual financial statements that layout exactly where all the money goes.

[@angiesargent4233]

​@@eclipse8321 because mrballen is a good man. I can tell the tell the fake ones from the good ones

[@q12aw50]

@@angiesargent4233 wow you must be the messiah

[@BeeKee404]

#3-Man I feel so bad for Ronald. He was going through a dark and depressive time in his life and just when he was finally ready to move on, he had to suffer a horrifying end like that! #2-I can't even imagine how the father felt watching his son suffer a fate like that! My heart goes out to him and all the other family members of the deceased. People, please when you are told to not do something because it's dangerous, LISTEN! This is stuff you learn as children! #3-Oh God. Another truly horrifying death. I don't even know what else to say. Having to spend your final moments trapped in human waste where the last thing you smell and feel is human feces is something I would not wish on any pure good soul. None of these deaths are.

[@sly369]

Sad but well said...

[@deprest5555]

yeah #2 had me fucking horrified, visualizing that was a nightmare

[@encycl07pedia-]

Where's #1?

[@BeeKee404]

@@encycl07pedia- Sorry. The bottom one was meant to be #1.

[@catherinespark]

“This is stuff you learn as children!” Yes! And that’s the trouble - some people grow up and think ‘Those were rules made by adults for children, and I’m not a child under anyone else’s control anymore - I’m above that! Rules are patronising!’ Which of course totally misses the point of said rules.

[@knifeturtle]

mr ballen foundation is incredible, i'm so unbelievably proud of this community

[@danielleterry6642]

This is absolutely wonderful. I have been following you for years and I love that you support members of the community that need help. You are a real treasure and we are all lucky to have you. So nice that we are given the opportunity to be able to give back. Cheers!

[@Emma88178]

Monica was truly a one of a kind Mayor and human being. It’s so tragic what happened to her.

[@patrickklouman8152]

Truly!

[@luvyatubers]

She sounds amazing and I can't help but wonder if she did not fall. What political leader wants to follow her example of getting down and dirty with the commoners? She was making their power look bad

[@MJ-fj9yv]

@@luvyatubersyep, it was an obvious conspiracy. She couldn’t possibly make a mistake.

[@luvyatubers]

@@MJ-fj9yv she could have but I'd have to see the poo plant. Surely it has a safety rail

[@MJ-fj9yv]

@@luvyatubers surely she bent over or under the railing to get the reading. Surely the plant had a two person rule to be around the vats, so if one takes a spill the other gets help. Surely it was a conspiracy, the killers clearly followed her to the plant and snuck up on her just as the right moment without making any sound. Or unfortunately bad things happen to good people.

[@lakesthaproduct44]

I remember another story that you did about a lady getting trapped in a closet and breaking a cold water pipe. She was just a couple strikes away from getting through the wall, too. That would have to be one of the worst ways to go out, man. So sad.

[@olfo_artz]

Oooo same! Its bad but this is why i dont get locksble closets xD

[@lakesthaproduct44]

@@olfo_artz 100%. I'm always checking locks. Lol

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

YESSS! I JUST WROTE THIS IN A COMMENT ABOVE!

[@asphalt-cowboy9479]

It's pretty hard to imagine that a grown man wasn't able to break through a crappy interior door with a pipe. Or even an interior wall.. I used to do alot of framing and honestly i can't imagine how shit like that could happen.

[@scottashe984]

Not as bad as the guy who got his arm trapped in his furnace. He had to cut his own arm off because nobody found him for days. He survived losing much blood and an arm. The pain of severing through his nerves, muscle and bone with a dull instrument and slippery bloody hands in the dark is horrific. His story is part of the 'I Survived' series on A&E.

[@saskuerox]

Mr.Ballen is amazing. Not only is he great story teller, he helps victims

[@kaylesanders3386]

All I know is that the MrBallen foundation ROCKS! IT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SELFLESS THING I HAVE EVER HEARD OF!

[@kayla1245768]

Now this is classic mrballen! So stoked you brought this series back! Maybe we’ll get a “top 3 pics with disturbing back stories” soon??!!

[@SomeDude-oq6oq]

Maybe we’ll send the like button to bells canyon again.

[@nikkib8811]

These were all very sad and disturbing. I once rang an ambulance because I heard a neighbour making distressed sounds that went on and on and I couldn't get any answer. She finally answered the door to the paramedics. I didn't see her for several days, but she then came to thank me and explained that she'd been having a mental health crisis. It's better to get involved and be wrong, than do nothing I think, but that's always easy to say with hindsight.

[@andrewhall7176]

Yeah, that's true. Unfortunately hindsight is 20/20.

[@nikkib8811]

@@andrewhall7176 Yeah, sadly none of us have crystal balls.

[@roxannaramon8756]

I just have to say, you’re super Amazing for all that you’re doing to give back to different communities, families, and yet finding time to keep up with all your “Mr. Ballen Fans.” Continuously a true inspiration and hero. ❤ thank you for sharing yourself and your stories with us. 😊❤

[@jflo7674]

Mr Ballen isn't only a great story teller but also a philanthropist. Keep up the good work mister. 😊❤

[@pookiebearandhercatslovepo2385]

So I've been around since you started here.. I can't even imagine how shocked you still are that this hobby became a full career and company along with an entire charity organization where you're able to help so many people!♡ that's just incredible! I don't know of anyone else that became successful here that decided to start a huge organization to help others without receiving any profit.. like that's unheard of! And I'm proud to be apart of that!♡

[@erikasundlie305]

❤️❤️❤️same! Agreed!

[@Late_to_the_party]

You're comment is very underated with likes and comments. I agree with you 💯

[@LukemanO8]

I love how you go from dark and mysterious stories straight into enthusiastic sponsors. Gotta love the emotional whiplash

[@djm24able]

Yaaaaaasss snap my neck harder mr ballen PLEASE!

[@davidberger8420]

You watched the wrong video.

[@LukemanO8]

@@davidberger8420 I'm talking about most videos, but still I guess not this won, oh well

[@djm24able]

@@davidberger8420 😂😂😂

[@davidberger8420]

@@LukemanO8 👍

[@kaydenskyy]

I never leave comments I'm more of a silent fan. Since I've been watching your videos and listening to your podcast I've been consumed by all of it. And when I watched this video and at the end you talked about the Mrballen Foundation for victims of violent crimes and there families I was absolutely overwhelmed with respect for you more than I already had. I am I lesbian and am involved in the LGBTQ+ Community and when the Pulse Nightclub Shooting happened 49 brave souls lost their lives. It hit home because Chattanooga TN lost 5 of there native people who were in Orlando for vacation so this foundation is going to bring the whole world that's been affected by awful and tragic events some hope and maybe some peace and change. So thank you so much for all you do.

[@JAYZWRLD]

Let’s all appreciate this man telling such a story inside an abandoned house

[@debbieprovenson601]

He uses a green screen as his backdrop. That's why the background always suits the story.

[@JAYZWRLD]

@@debbieprovenson601 that was the joke lol

[@debbieprovenson601]

Ahhh. A lot of people really do think he's doing his videos in different locations. They've even asked him which forest and other locations he is in.

[@ronnyreagan9320]

Heh

[@justokayemilay6029]

I've asked what the background images are before. Recently it was the his KZbin podcast of The Sleuth. The coastal pics were gorgeous and I couldn't find a description. I searched the image and eventually discovered it's the Wooli Wooli river in New South Wales

[@LawNerdClips]

“Nobody listened to them” How many tragic events start, Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏

[@dirtnap8455]

The fact that mr ballen not only tells the best storys on youtube but also that he donates his own hard earned money on people in dire need and promotes others to do so is the reason why i watch his videos . First i was here for entertainment purposes but overtime it grow much more than that i know that our views help support his dreams on helping others in need . Its a win win for me

[@aidenspokemonmadness820]

Wow, thank god for your foundation! It warms my heart to see people rally around people who truly need it, and the fact that 100% of the profits go straight to these people in need is phenomenal! I will join this cause today, thank you for your kindness!❤

[@mmre2731]

Thank you so much for having a foundation for helping these people.

[@unapologetically__me]

the second story broke my heart into pieces for not only those people involved but the father who had to sit and watch his son fall to his horrible death…one of the worst stories i’ve heard in a while and i’m glad someone is talking about it. these things in history deserve to be heard and i’m glad such an amazing storyteller is willing to share❤️ Edit: idk why some of y’all gotta have an issue with what i said and how i feel sympathy for a dad who watched his son die on thanksgiving. i meant damn well what i said so keep your opinions about it to yourself because i could care less if you don’t feel sorry for them.

[@unapologetically__me]

@Sage Nero i genuinely never said they didn’t have a part in what happened but imagine being that father watching your son die in front of your eyes. show some sympathy for god sake

[@aawillma]

Horrific stuff like that used to happen a lot. One of my great great grandmas was pregnant over 23 times. She had at least 3 miscarriages, 2 still births, 5 babies die before the age of 2, and a daughter who died of an illness at age 5 (the only child who died that my great grandma knew the name of.) Of the 13 children who survived to adulthood, she outlived 10 of them. A daughter who drowned in a lake at age 20, a son who got struck by lightning at 19, a son who deployed to Normandy at age 27 and was killed to friendly fire just a week after d-day, a son who got ran over by a tractor at age 23, a daughter who died in childbirth and so on. She was pregnant almost constantly from age 16 into her 30s and loved so so many babies and buried almost all of them. She outlived 3 of her own sons who died of old age! Life used to be really different.

[@Daemonarch2k6]

@@gunofdiamonds don't be surprised if you wake up in hell eventually. You are an incredible bad person

[@unapologetically__me]

@Sage Nero yes because letting your kid go to a game is a reason for their death. please get your head outta your ass bro. idc what you gotta say atp. why tf you here if you gonna victim blame? that’s literally so disgusting.

[@unapologetically__me]

@@aawillma and this is something i completely understand, but to victim blame? it really doesn’t sit right with me no matter what time we in. it’s absolutely disgusting and disrespectful. i genuinely appreciate you putting your input in a respectful way because nobody deserves that type of death no matter how it happened.

[@lostcanadian5121]

Shout out to everybody who donated to the sky diving instructor, I’m sure he’s extremely grateful for such an amazing community. Thank you everyone and Mr Ballen as well for organizing this foundation, you’re doing Gods work. I’m a victim of a violent crime so this foundation hits home for me and everything it stands for. God bless you all 🙏❤

[@b-dub6865]

I know! It’s incredible. By the way, Dave is not a pilot - he was a Skydive instructor. 😉

[@eleghamtv7148]

Pls can I ask u a question?

[@eleghamtv7148]

Pls can I ask u a question?

[@lostcanadian5121]

@@b-dub6865 oops idk where I got pilot from you’re right

[@lostcanadian5121]

@@eleghamtv7148 and yea of course! I can Ask anything

[@El-fy6bf]

That door knocking sync with sound in the first story is just perfect 1:42

[@tylermurry7633]

100% of proceeds from a foundation is INSANE! I stopped giving to several foundations due to that percentage. When I get back to a stable place monetarily you will start getting checks. You're an amazing man, your content is epic, and your heart is huge. None of that encompasses your military service and hero status in my heart. Thank you for being such an inspiration. The world would be a worse place had you joined the 22. God bless, be safe.

[@MontycelA]

I’ve been a subscriber of yours for a very long time, and watching you grow from a small true crime storyteller to a charity organizer has got to be one of the most amazing things I’ve seen. You’re an inspiration and we’re all very grateful to you for everything you’ve done! Have a good day Mr. Ballen.

[@pippa3150]

Please report scams^^^^^

[@MrBallen]

Thank you so much!!

[@keelyclevenger]

@declan11m just report it. I don't think you need help.

[@jameshensley8564]

@@declan9457 block them

[@JB-vv3pf]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesancona3590]

That’s so amazing that much money was raised for Dave, and within a week! It’s also so touching that the Mr Ballen foundation gives 100% of the profits away. To think you were able to do all this from being a great storyteller (and obviously a fair businessman). You’re truly doing wonderful things John. Thank you for everything you do.

[@shawnduddridge]

Well honestly if you were a rich guy asking for donations and then keeping some of the money for yourself... id have some serious questions!! But good on him, its how all charities should operate.

[@scamp744]

At least it wasn't the hot water pipe😵‍💫

[@robknapp6683]

Yes this man is a living legend, I love how genuinely kind and caring that he is, truly a wonderful person and a huge role model we should all strive to be like!! @Mr.Ballen, you are the man, keep up the awesome/ amazing work!!

[@luvyatubers]

@@shawnduddridgelots of shady charities w names we all know

[@vince_gg]

@@robknapp6683 àaà.pp

[@jus10lewissr]

The first story made me feel so suffocated and claustrophobic that I had to take a break before watching the second one; It takes a good storyteller to create that type or level of reality within your imagination.

[@Plaksa2004]

there was exactly the same story about a woman in a closet in a bungalo. She got stuck in the closet with the door broken and she damaged the water tank. Like exactly the same story(

[@kierstenmccree3493]

​@@Plaksa2004Yes❗She gave up as she was about to break through a huge portrait and be free😥

[@serenegoro1529]

Am I the only one mesmerised by Mrballen's hand/arm movements & body language while story telling?😮 It's subconsciously became his Trademark... ❤Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@nateandtasholiver1371]

I love Australia 🇦🇺 AUSSIE POWER ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘

[@ZoZoZoeee]

Ronald's story sounds so similar to another story you've covered where a lady got trapped inside a closet, where she then used a pipe to try to get out but the pipe led to a water source. it's such a bizarre and tragic way to go that it's insane that it has happened twice. or even more? i feel like i have to strap my phone to my thigh or something to prevent this from ever happening to me lol

[@DKCGamerGirl]

Thank you! Knew that one sounded really familiar but couldn't remember if it was via MrBallen or somewhere else I heard it.

[@mythogenesis4788]

When I heard about the “Flooded bungalow with scraping noises,” I immediately thought this was a reupload of that story.

[@0dayExploit]

As soon as he said the guy got trapped in the closet and could only stand I thought the same thing. Then he said Ronald reached for a pipe and I thought I was having some deja vu or something

[@rachelstratman1405]

That lady's name was Isherwood & it happened in a vacation bungalow she owned. Very sad.....scares me from traveling alone, where no one would be coming to check on me.....

[@UnderCurrentAtlanta]

I thought I'd heard that story before also.

[@rewatteefroimchuk8589]

I got goosebumps when he said 100% goes to the people they help. Way to go! Thank you to all those who donated.

[@awolf2753]

Highly doubtful. Every single non for profit claims just the same. But I am surr ballens family will appreciate the cash.

[@lizevanjaarsveld3494]

I cry whenever you speak about the MRr Ballen Foundation. Seriously, what you guys do is truly good and pure. I hope yur actions and efforts spread the spirit of giving and community. I am literally at work BALLEN my eyes out

[@Bigbadbuffalo2009]

I like how you post like podcast like videos so I don’t need to pay full attention but can still listen to your videos, good job keep the good videos up!

[@Appellonia]

Wow..the first story is exactly what happened to the poor lady who went to her vacation house that her and her ex husband had shared. I believe she was going one last time before they sold it and could divide the money for the property and was initially supposed to go with some friends but they had all backed out on her, so she went alont and she got locked in the water closet. This same thing happened to her, which I also learned on your channel so thank you. MAN.....this kind of crazy stuff TERRIFIES ME!!

[@MollyPrewittWeasley]

Thank you, I was having serious déjà vu listening to this.

[@nova_zar]

It's bizarre how similar those stories are

[@roach6992]

@@nova_zar yeah cuz theyre all fake

[@sanna8431]

@@roach6992 hi! Are you sure they are fake? Im dissapointed if they are.

[@rlawrence9838]

We should always check the circumstances of our physical surroundings, like whether a door handle of a confined space is in good working order etc, at least that is something I'm more likely to think about because of watching Mr Ballen.

[@nettyz833]

Poor Ronald .. what a horrific way to die! I can’t imagine what he must have been thinking and feeling for a week straight in that little closet :( it sucks that the neighbor and police didn’t get there in time to save him

[@WolfDreamer101]

I know! I can’t believe the neighbor didn’t call police sooner, after hearing all those unusual loud noises

[@airsoftdude36]

Why would he be standing in a 2ft deep closet to begin with?

[@sakuramochi5610]

@@airsoftdude36 Did you even watch the video

[@Copboy427Livestream]

​@@airsoftdude36 He did it to get ride of his ex's stuff. TBH I have done it in my old house as it was a walk in closet. But they are death traps.

[@richardbracey6484]

How can someone be so weak they can't break a closet door?

[@Viraie]

I got so horrified about the events in Story 2. I had heard of the event before on Fascinating Horror's channel, but I must have forgotten or slept through that last part. I thought I knew the story, but I didn't. Well done, MrBallen.

[@Nerdy_Melodies]

Hey, Mr. Ballen! I just wanted to say that you are very inspirational and I love your content. Yes, the stories frighten me, but in some ways, it's amazing how calm and animated you are with these stories, and you inspired me to write and continue my horror story on Wattpad and Inkitt. I have even thought of making my own channel with horror true stories. My mom introduced your channel to me almost a year ago, and ever since then, I've been HOOKED with these types of stories. Thank you for posting great content and not being fictional and fake like some other story tellers.

[@tiggyvolts9076]

You're a writer? That's so cool! I find it hard to come up with original stuff so I'm still doing fanfiction lmao. How do you do it?

[@Nerdy_Melodies]

@@tiggyvolts9076 I'm an aspiring author, but I am making a book. I also used to write fanfiction, and it can be hard to transition between a fanfic and an original story. I suggest finding inspiration from the fandom you typically write about and then make your own characters, settings, and plot. It's okay to gain inspo from a fandom as long as you aren't plagiarizing. For example, my book is a psychological thriller, but I gained inspo from Kubrik's "The Shining" movie because of the story writing for the ghosts and the immense detail used for the lore.

[@reginamachamer821]

The second story might be the most terrifying thing I've ever heard. Especially for Thomas. Knowing he's hanging over that thing that just instantly burnt up and contorted his friend, feeling your muscles giving and your hands slipping, God I can't even imagine. The anticipation would be just as horrible as the death itself. Edit: idk actually story 3 is a fcking doozy if I've ever heard one.. I feel so bad for that woman.

[@justintaft4707]

don't forget about Thomas' father being there as well, witnessing it..

[@michaeldoran4367]

Peenuses dangling down like a rain forest. Hundreds of dangling peenuses. Monkey runs and jumps off a cliff qand grabs a peenus! The monkey swings and jumps from peenus to peenus and goes across the whole forest off flaccid peenuses

[@John6298]

That was awesome hearing places you can't go and people who went anyway. Please bring back classic style videos? Standalones are good, but the top 3s never disappoint

[@vinceleaguedwithlove]

Agreed, love the continuation of these classics!

[@Bajan0taku]

Never ever disappoint ❤

[@EyeCue23]

I kind of miss the paranormal stories also

[@aliahmorales8327]

It's amazing seeing this channel grow and I am so proud that you went from a small channel to a huge channel that has an amazing fan base but also a great community where we help others in need❤❤❤

[@victoriagdalevich3164]

The first story reminded me of a terrible story that happened in Israel a few years ago and was all over the news. During several days of heavy rain, a neighbor advised a young couple who lived in the building to remove their car from the parking lot under the building. Because of the heavy rain, some cars were flooded, so they rushed to the elevator. Once the elevator reached the underground level of the car park, flooding caused the elevator to become stuck. They quickly called 911 to ask for help, saying they were stuck in a dark elevator with heavy rain coming in. Unfortunately, there were too many calls that day due to a lot of flooding, and the dispatcher didn't realize the gravity of the situation. They both drowned.

[@diaryofarealmom3264]

I donated to Dave because I was told his story. It’s more personable to be able to connect to someone, know their story, and then feel the need to donate. There are so many charities and organizations that constantly have their hands out, that it gets overwhelming. I feel like you should do more interesting stories on people like him, because it’s just human nature to want to know exactly where your donation is going and the good it is doing.

[@erikasundlie305]

Right. I love that he gives updates of how much and I bet being the one to be able to tell these people that they haven't been forgotten after so long and helping them out is the greatest reward of all. Truly a lot of good he does the world just through storytelling. I love it.

[@alison5009]

Yes, this is amazing. He’s a hero. Would love to know more about others in need as well!

[@samston]

I was so bored and stressed out at work, but I watched your videos and enjoyed my evening.

[@Lynn-zx3th]

Absolutely Amazing what you’re doing with Mr. Ballet Foundation!!

[@Lucky_2847]

He has gotten good at closing the video. His consistency is unmatched. And his cause is so just. We need more people like John in the world.

[@cheapskatepanic]

Yes! I'm so happy for all his success. He deserves it. He needs his own show.

[@pippa3150]

Please report spammers^^^^^

[@Kidderrgaming]

Was coming down to say the same. I have always loved his content because he is so genuine; just such a good dude.

[@capstone6045]

@@pippa3150 it usually does absolutely no good but ya gotta try. I see him here all the time

[@jasonjuneau]

@@pippa3150 Reported already

[@nausheen_nishat435]

Just listening the glass factory incident left me traumatised. I can't even imagine how it was for the victims, the witnesses and specially the dad watching his own son falling on the flare pit...

[@a.dchicky645]

Imagine the pain of burning alive tho😟

[@CodyWhitlock]

I tried googling it because it scared me so much and I can’t find anything that actually says a guy named Thomas fell onto the furnace in-front of his dad. The disaster def happened but Mr. Ballen/ his team did a lot of speculation. 😅

[@LJ-ey6nw]

I personally couldn’t finish it- I felt physically sick to my stomach and just could not… an appalling tragedy indeed

[@HazbinCovenWitch]

​​​​​​@@CodyWhitlock There was 2 victims named Thomas. Thomas Pedler age 28; he lived on Stevenson St., and Thomas J. Rippon age 24; who lived on Haight St. And there are 2 Charles, one of them was with Thomas Pedler. Charles McMahon age 12; lived on Post St., and Charles Monahan age 31; who lived on Greenwich St. This was in the Stanford Magazine.

[@geodatboy]

The worst part is that most of the victims of this tragedy were children. The youngest of the victims I saw was 9 years old.

[@Heavyisthecrown]

Good God… the Ronald story shows why we need community so much. Humans are not meant to be alone. Know your neighbors. Make sure you know them and they know you. It’s so important. Growing up our neighbors came to our aid so many times and vise versa. I know for a fact if my next door neighbors hear me or my husband or children banging and screaming they would come help. One time my 6 year old son was playing outside, I yelled his name out the door to tell him lunch was ready. He didn’t come quickly so I yelled again like 30 seconds later. Not even a scream or frightened yell, just his name. My neighbor 3 houses down came outside basically running. He yelled to me “where’s Jack?!” Then he came out of the other neighbors yard. It was so comforting to know others care. All this takes is minimum conversation every couple of weeks to build these bonds. So important and this is how people have strived for so long. Our phones and mental health issues and most selfishness have eroded this from society now.

[@m.e.kitson2188]

Its amazing what you do for those in need ..such a blessing in life to be able to help others ...

[@rebeccaimmel4160]

It’s been a while since we’ve had a “3 places” story. Thank you!!

[@deprofundis3293]

I love and missed this series! Really appreciate having not just 1 but 3 stories like we used to. I'd heard of the 2nd one, but as always, your storytelling and perspective made it much more engaging. So sad for all of the people killed or burned in that incident, but I especially feel bad for #1 and #3; such horrible and lonely ways to die. Thank you for sharing, and I do feel like it honors their memories to do so. Also a good lesson to us all to notify police immediately if we hear unusual noises from a neighbor's place!!

[@rukus9585]

@@georgiypotulov23 exactly! Bingo

[@deprofundis3293]

@@georgiypotulov23 It does seem weird, but things do happen...especially if he was shifting something, which caused the outer wardrobe to shift, assuming it was unbalanced. I tried looking the case up and wasn't able to find many details (in fact most sources were even more muddled). I hope the police did actually investigate thoroughly, just in case it was foul play.

[@meredithlawson9777]

Mr Ballen, you’re a very special person. I appreciate your storytelling, and your philanthropy is inspiring! You’re a very respectful man, and that’s a rare thing

[@williamwelsh1034]

Not only do I totally enjoy your show in fact it's the only show in this genre I watch I totally respect you Mr. Ballen after hearing your story about when you were a Navy Seal and got wounded...thank you for your service Sir...

[@SophimusPrime]

The first story reminds me of the one you told about that poor lady who accidentally went into the airing cupboard in her little holiday bungalow and couldn't get out. Mary, I think her name was. Can't even begin to imagine the fright her and Ronald felt while they were trapped. Carried on fighting til the very end. So sad.

[@hotryu]

Mr Ballen is like a modern day super hero, using his storytelling powers for a noble cause.

[@benxcell]

@@mr_ballenGiveaway bro ur so fake

[@scottwall8419]

I like his tone and speed he tells the story in but I can't watch him do it. The hand motions are so over the top

[@jcmorton899]

Noble? How?

[@PainInDiaz483]

@@jcmorton899 If you watched the whole video, you'll find that he's doing charity work supporting victims of violent crimes.

[@VadulTharys]

He was a Seal, and every Seal I have ever known have always been dedicated to helping others. There is something special about those who can do that, and they never stop working to protect others. (yes there are exceptions but they are rare.)

[@AmberFarr]

You’re amazing!! Being from Texas and Uvalde being close to home, this made me love and support you even more! I had no idea you donated to that. This is exactly why you’re mine and my daughters favorite KZbinr!

[@trteeerryfse-wy2ww]

Uvalde eh? Your police officers are useless

[@tanphifer]

Love the MrBallen foundation and all your contributions 😢❤ youre such a beautiful soul!

[@Sonicfan-ro9kl]

I missed the "Places You Can’t Go and People who went anyways" and "Photos with disturbing backstories" series! So glad to see them returning! Keep up the great work!

[@g1rl_veteran]

ME TOO!!!

[@b-dub6865]

I’ve heard the 2nd story before, but the way you told it is beyond compare. You make the story more personal as you present it from a victim’s POV & make us feel like we’re in the story, experiencing everything they felt. It’s incredible! Thank you, Mr. Ballen! 😊

[@maryeckel9682]

I heard it on Fascinating Horror, but his approach is more on the details of what happened, though he does honor the victims.

[@b-dub6865]

@@maryeckel9682 That’s where I heard it too. Fascinating Horror does focus more on facts & provided additional details, but I like Ballen’s approach. It felt more human & made you feel for those boys, the father, & the other victims. They all have a story & thankfully, we have people like Ballen to share some of them.😊

[@Wonderlikechild]

@@b-dub6865 I saw the FH video before this one as well... and even if there were more details in that video, I 100% learned/absorbed more from MrBallen's video due to how captivated I was in his storytelling. Whereas the monotonous voice of FH narrator and way he delivers it more like a lecture than a story causes me to kinda space out at parts.

[@ivechang6720]

I guess I am the odd person out as usual. I love how FH highlights the points of failure that lead to the tragedies. How regulations, rules, common sense and sound practices combine for our safety. Hopefully before not _after_ lives are lost. Love knows how often I fail in one area (edit) or another, as most of us do. I think it's a healthier approach than just blaming the people who suffered the consequences.

[@b-dub6865]

@@ivechang6720 Oh, I agree with you! I still love FH & have been a fan since he first started. He does his homework & he’s so thorough & provides a complete layout of the incident. I was just saying how much I appreciate Ballen’s approach to this story. It’s different. Altho, I wish FH would expand his storytelling topics like in the beginning. Lately, his stories have been similar - a catastrophic fire & significant loss of life due to poor design, a structure/bridge collapse due to poor design, etc. Sometimes it feels like it should be called Poor Design Horror. Ha. Regardless, I still tune in every Tuesday.😊

[@sumdouglas3376]

Oh I’m so glad you went back to these! I just sent my mum a link to you and she wouldn’t answer my call cos she was in the middle of one of your stories! Lol Keep it up Mr.B! And much love to you and your fam xx

[@adriennebettes5933]

I admire you dude. Such good information, so interesting and to tie it all together, you help others!! Keep up the great work!

[@skylerwhite3427]

You are the only person i've ever witnessed on KZbin to receive nothing but love and adoration in the comment section. I've been watching you for years now and I've never once read a bad comment. Also, you are still an american hero to this day for raising all the money you do to help people. You deserve all the success coming your way in the near future and i'm sure we'll see you on the tv screen one day soon if that's something that interests you.

[@skylerwhite3427]

@@phenomenal7323 lol im sorry i dont get the reference

[@phenomenal7323]

@@skylerwhite3427 just being silly and bored 🤭🥴

[@libradawg9]

Well I don't like him!! Lol kidding, he's by far my favorite personality on youtube.

[@aa.mirezZ]

Not to mention a war veteran who served in Iraq. The guy is all around amazing, and he’s so humble and down to earth.

[@buffyk-952]

The only complaint you'll see is that he went from posting 3 - 4 times a week to once a week. I love him telling the 411 stories.

[@leereedeastern1]

I have watched every video I think you have ever posted. I am an employee at MSU (Michigan State University) where there was just a mass shooting last week. I want you to know that I listen to your channel EVERY week while I do my job. I am so happy for all the acclaim you have received. You make great content. I really appreciate you donating to victims of violence. I never have been so close to a tragedy before and I just had to say thank you.

[@tarrahschuessler3297]

Glad you’re ok!

[@wombatburrito5896]

Just a random dude here, that has lived through a lot of trauma. I’m sorry. I’m praying you and all involved can heal. I hope justice is swiftly served, and I hope we find a way to better protect our children and teachers. Gods blessings from Washington

[@roxannemoser]

I'm happy you're OK. Stay vigilante, but try not to let this tragedy make you so vigilant that you're isolating yourself. If you feel anxious, please tell your doctor. The staff and students are in my prayers.

[@AdrianRodriguez-sq7un]

You are sooo good at telling these stories from the sound effects to the hand movements I’m so intrigued every time. Keep it up. Love your videos!

[@jorgunmandr3797]

Dave is an absolute LAD! I aspire to be like him!

[@MrBulletpoint]

The first story is so sad. Just goes to show how important it is to be in a community and to be on the look out for each other.

[@availanila]

And soft wood doors and furniture.

[@bentonrp]

Feb 15th 2004. He was depressed and was clearing out his ex's things right after Valentine's Day... :(

[@philfry5550]

The first story reminds me of another story you told once about an older woman who accidentally got locked in a utility closet in her home and couldn't find her way out and died. She had tried breaking through the wall twice, but unluckily picked spots with something on the other side and couldn't get through.

[@valleyoclarity7635]

yes I remembered that story too, the exact same thing happened to her when she broke off a pipe to use as a tool, but both people ended up dying of exposure from the cold water trapped in a pitch black closet. now one of my fears is to be trapped like that somewhere in my house

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

Yes! I just wrote this in a comment above. What a terrible way to go.

[@designsbyisaac]

mr. ballen actually covered this exact story a while ago too

[@MaryNAdam]

That is what i thought, makes me think this story about Ronald isn't real.

[@rhylpancakesph]

the woman have many cats

[@kellybudd9437]

Iam so glad you are helping victims of crimes my daughter granddaughter and I have been victims the struggling after is very hard mentally physically and financially and emotionally.i have been there and still am 7years later lost everything live in a camper and can never get ahead thank you so much for this Fondation.iam a big fan and watch when I can.thank you again hope u help as many as u can.god bless you.

[@kellyjensen2745]

My favorite stories. Keep em coming John. We love your content!

[@corawhilsby4724]

I’ve been watching Mr Ballen since before he hit 1M and he’s the first KZbinr I’ve ever consistently watched. It’s so amazing that he uses his platform to help people and make a difference, the world needs more people like him. This is such a lovely community to be apart of, thank you for all you do. ❤

[@MrBallen]

🙏🙏🙏

[@carolegeorge1604]

I'm a 62 year old from England, and I would just like to say what a fantastic story telller you are. You put such effort into your stories. I love watching them. Maybe you should start writing books. It's great to see that you have made success with your KZbin and Podcasts. At least you have created your own unique ideas and put them out there. I love your facial expressions, you're a treasure. Keep up the good work.

[@rickdaddy4188]

!

[@jugsmasterson3313]

Oy love are you having a go at me? Bollocks!

[@dudeoftheearth3836]

Welcome to Brixton

[@yayaa8721]

Almost as good as Mike from That Chapter

[@YoureRatharStewpidMate]

​@@RelaxingWalks When You're on KZbin, It's A Different Thing

[@user-mz8qd5rd9q]

Your foundation is awesome. Thank you so much for doing it! God bless you Mr. Ballen.

[@j.davidsapp6212]

The last story reminds me of a time I was a camp counselor for a summer. One week out of that summer I was rotated out of counseling work to do something else. My assignment? Repaint the handrails on the catwalks at the camp's sewage treatment facility. We were having to lean out to the side of these cat walks in order to get some of the spots. The facilities manager who put us on the job warned us in no uncertain terms that if one of us were to fall in to any of the vats of sewage, we would die...maybe not immediately, but he said we would definitely die. We took that seriously, and stayed safe...to this day I thank God that I was sick with a cold that week (the only time I was sick all summer), because I had the good fortune of not being able to smell while doing it.

[@lazytama1651]

The last story was just sad... Based on the story she seemed like a nice lady and a very dedicated mayor, but died in a horrible way covered in human waste.. Also the story about a sports event, I cannot imagine how scared those people who were left alive for a moment just to see how they'll die and the despair of a father who watched his son cling unto life and die..

[@jamespower5165]

Honestly she seems like a populist busybody who was more interested in putting on a show than doing her own job. It is one thing doing this on the campaign trail but every day on the job? It's a bad way to go but she was clearly not a good faith administrator

[@Grief944]

@@jamespower5165 She’s better than the self serving politicians like trump

[@zachkri8418]

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[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

@@jamespower5165 when politics rots your brain completely.

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

​@@jamespower5165 Clearly?

[@TheOfficialTarynTots]

These are all such horrific ways to die is an understatement. I covered my mouth in shock as I heard each one. You never know when a freak accident could happen. I'm going through a hard time and hearing that reminds me of how it could be worse and I feel grateful for my life. Thanks for the reminder of how precious life is.

[@Utube_user_0001]

Totally agree with you!

[@longsonfullmetal1856]

Here I am, a Fan of the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format.

[@Velocipastor]

This man really makes a story come to life

[@gdt19871]

I was genuinely surprised and happy when I saw that this was a "3 places" episode! Thank you for kickin' it old school, Mr. Ballen!