My Cousins Boyfriend Is A FAKE NAVY SEAL And I Exposed Him!

[@MarkNarrations]

🧇🧇🧇🧇 Hello you spicy spices! :) Much love all!

[@paden1865able]

Wish you were closer, Waffle Bear, I'd feed you fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies. Have a great day!

[@MarkNarrations]

@@paden1865able Awww! Cookies, yes please :)

[@lizcatty9281]

Hey my fave person I've never met! Hehe☺ Lookin 4d 2 some tasty, wholesome waffles & thought provoking stories mate! Much love 💜🇦🇺 Edit: Wow man, that fan art is amazing! Y'all little waffles got skills yo! 😜👍🤣

[@todtebyn3400]

waffle!

[@marist6734]

Are you aware that the waffle emojis don't look the same on the computer screen? 🤣🤣🤣

[@direwolf8703]

first story NTA Stolen Valor is a felony and deserves to be called out publicly

[@glennaharris1536]

Plus he tried telling everyone before and everyone blew him off and said he didn't know what he was talking about. They weren't listening to him to begin with so I say NTA.

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

@@glennaharris1536 that’s EXACTLY why I say NTA. If he’d never tried telling them before, then he’d kinda suck for how he handled it. But he tried low key multiple times and got nowhere. Sometimes the nuclear option is the only way forward.

[@Me-pe5xl]

Agreed. The bloke lied to EVERYONE about being a SEAL, only fair that everyone gets to find out that he's a lying twit. It's not like he was just sneaking around and only telling a couple people. Everyone had time to listen to OP's concerns, they didn't want to hear it so heck with their feelings. OP def did them a favor.

[@mwillblade]

Only illegal if you try to make money or get free products out of being a fake military.

[@mkuti-childress3625]

@@mwillblade Lying about military service “with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit.” If he so much as got a free coffee from Starbuck’s on Veteran’s Day, that counts.

[@yorukage5926]

People seem to forget that impersonating being in the military is against the law along with just pathetic

[@MarkNarrations]

What's the punishment for it?

[@jasperj.d.g.4147]

Is it really illegal to lie about past jobs? You'd think that would only count in important matters (medical proffesionals)

[@yorukage5926]

@@MarkNarrations it's a federal crime so jail if I had to guess

[@laurapeters6647]

And it's an aresstable offence to and can land you up to 15 years behind bars

[@prodigypenn]

It is only illegal if you gain any benefit from it, like getting any monetary benefits, or maybe getting a job that only a qualified military person should get, especially govt. jobs, but walking around and claiming stuff you never did isn't illegal itself, just stupid. I say NTA, but I do feel kinda bad for his cousin that got caught up in the middle

[@justinjones-smith5168]

Story 2: NTA. Being pregnant isn't an excuse to rub it in your face, especially knowing your history with pregnancy.

[@abdullahalali3962]

Yea exactly there a right time to announce a pregnancy and this was not one she did it just to spit her

[@renoloverxoxo]

She's a sadist.

[@summer-fallwinter-spring8326]

She definitely has a huge hate for you. No one should be that thoughtless. Unfortunately some people will always go to far.

[@nerdy_evy]

First story: NTA. he tried to tell her and her family his concerns and they said since he wasn't a navy SEAL, he wouldn't know. People who are that far in denial don't even listen half the time to reasons so just telling her and her family wouldn't have been enough. He deserved being called in out in front of hundreds.

[@Mimino55-y5k]

Totally agree. Reddittors as usual ignore parts of the story that do not suit their judgmental attitudes. They ignored OPs own opinion and openly denigrated his own experience in military. So he just showed then they were total AHs to him. Personally, I found it pretty entertaining, the fake seal and the embarrassed family deserved it all. Serves them right to have a joke as part of the family.

[@MsLaughingRabbit]

Story 2: definitely NTA. I don't get "families" who turn their back on someone without second thought. Especially if they at the same time point out how kind and good that person has always been - if that's the case, then shouldn't you be questioning the story you've been fed? Tally up the general acts and impressions of the people involved and go "wait, this seems out of character"? Fucking hell, OP should send all family members the text as well as any other proof she has of SIL's nasty attitude, and tell them to pick a side. If they're still being idiots about it, she should just cut them out of her life - that's not a family you can trust to have your back. Build a new one with friends and husband's side.

[@alexismyers6053]

I think the only reason they're allowing the SIL to treat OP like crap is because they also believe the SIL is the only on who can give them grandchildren and they don't want to upset her, or she may never let them meet any grandchildren she gives them. If this is true, then the family are even bigger @$$holes in my eyes because they would rather destroy the mental and emotional wellbeing of an existing family by playing the SIL's stupid games just so that they can have a (what used to be) hypothetical family member. I honestly have to wonder if the SIL also got pregnant just so she can take these jabs at OP. Maybe one family member was starting to "fall out of line" in SIL's eyes, questioning if she will have kids or why she was so cruel to OP, so having a baby that is now real and not just hypothetical is a way to put them. Ack in "their place." I could be completely wrong about the last 2, but I think I'm right about the first. There HAVE been stories of families (specifically parents) doing everything to please the sibling most likely to give them a baby simply because they want a grandbaby and just absolutely destroy their relationship with the other sibling(s) because they feel those children never give them what this one sibling will.

[@renoloverxoxo]

@@alexismyers6053 if they think that they should coddle SIL because they want grandkids then they deserve NC from OP. And when SIL decides she doesn't want the brother around his family anymore they'll realize they bet on the wrong kid.

[@alexismyers6053]

@@renoloverxoxo yeah, if what their actions are what I think they are, it's going to come back and bite them in the @$$es sooner or later. I would pay money to see the fall out of THAT when the Karma train eventually plows them up the @$$.

[@Takeoverartist1987]

Stolen valor needs to be exposed to everyone they have lied to. You’re taking the sweat blood and tears and lives that people have sacrificed to serve, as something to make them look cool and get laid

[@Mimiroo]

Story 2: I'd flip and block the B as well, she sounds absolutely awful. The fact she gleefully announced her pregnancy right after your loss is so disgusting and my heart really goes out to the OP.

[@grinningweirdo4888]

Story 2: this is what I would do, send them the text mention everything she’s said and then say “I’m sorry you prefer this monster over your own blood, so until you apologise for all this, this is goodbye” and block them

[@MikkosFree]

This is why I'm having trouble believing the OP of the 2nd story. All she had to do was show/explain that text, and everyone would agree it was insensitive. At the very least, some of her relatives, specially the extended ones, would side with her. But no one did. So it's either she doesn't have proof of said text, or there lies afoot. Notice no mention of her husband's reaction or support either.

[@Mimino55-y5k]

@@MikkosFree Nope, this is totally believable. Some people go batshit crazy over grandkids. The SIL could physically assault OP and they would still take SIL's side just to have access to the babies. Sad really, but life is sometimes unfair.

[@ComaLies225]

Story 2: blast everyone on social media. They’ll be embarrassed for not taking into account the other story and being fools. Then block them

[@MuteRaidius]

It’s an average day in the city as Mark does his work however he hears a familiar sound,a police siren.and he put on his supersuit as he is WAFFLEMAN

[@MarkNarrations]

Dun dun dunnnnnnn! :)

[@yobabycolin2933]

Facts! Plus, Gunnery Sergeant Hartman will not be amused.

[@yobabycolin2933]

Wrong comment. Lol

[@mtimm9023]

Who is waffle mans arch nemesis? How about his sidekick sausage?

[@scousemouse9566]

🤣🤣

[@simsgirlgem]

The miscarriage story if it been me I have shown every rude text she sent me say if you still side with her consider our relationships dead because I don’t need this toxicity in my life and you’ve shown that you don’t consider my feelings valid

[@15oClock]

1. My ex-army chaplain dad would probably be glad this stolen valor was reclaimed, though he'd probably say it deserved more tact. The time for tact had passed when no one would listen until OP had to get an actual ex-Navy Seal to expose the fake. 2. They won't listen, even if OP shows proof she's the victim. This family wants their grandchildren more than they want a relationship with her and want her to heal. 3. Probably should've led with the concerns, not the bombard her with alternative baby names. I think she would've listened then, but OP undermined her own goal. 4. Family doesn't steal from family! If my twin brother stole something from me worth criminal charges, I wouldn't drop the charges; he betrayed my trust!

[@niueansaiyan09]

For story 4, I would've beat him to the point of no return. He betrayed my trust and now I'm the one being punished for it. I would sue them for theft. But that's how I would handle it.

[@AnimeLover-iy5bv]

I can see Why you said ESH for story 1 but i have to say NTA because he did tell the family first. They wouldn't listen.

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Agreed.

[@Lobotomy_Gayming]

True dat

[@AllenTax]

Agree to. Parents are worse. Enablers.

[@cheskydivision]

Why does the victim always have to apologize for reacting to being treated badly. I'd tell good twin to make sure brother does also us his ID.

[@Mew_Mokuba_Akari]

That's true. Think he already appeared to intend to drink and drive. If his license is ever suspended for that he could just steal OP'S so he wouldn't get caught driving on a suspended license. Then he'd screw OP over by having a DUI on his record when it wasn't him driving.

[@martinprochazka3714]

Honestly, if my mother named me "paradox" I'd be changing my name the minute I turn 18.

[@Tammohawk1]

I was in a band called Paradox, so yeah... lol

[@evecampbell3069]

Paradox reminds me of the Yugioh Villain.

[@King-Of-Dragons]

@@evecampbell3069 Pegasus ... But close enough

[@GoldanSaint]

@@King-Of-Dragons Paradox was a villain in the Yugioh 5Ds bonds beyond time movie. I believe he even kills Pegasus in that movie.

[@m4sk3d1]

@@King-Of-Dragons ... but what about The Paradox Brothers: Para and Dox or the Antagonist from Bonds Beyond Time: Paradox (Edited to added colons to help identify the names)

[@Thespokenone]

Story 3: imagine how the kid will feel when they learn the meaning of their name. Isn't that insensitive to them? That their name is a concept of a contradiction and that that's what they are named after?!

[@lunanight2151]

Oh lordy I know. I actually had a role play once with a character named Forlorn. We legit had the characters dad try to change the name and the characters friends and lovers suggest changing their name and asking if hi mother actually loved him because of the names meaning. When naming characters I look at the meaning of the names. If I had a partner and was expecting I would look at the meaning of the name if my partner vetoed the names I currently really like. Luckily for any future kids, I like older classic names that sound regal long and fancy such as Alexander, Nicholas, and Elizabeth. Those names can be shortened as well if they want something that sounds cool or modern such as Al or Lex, Nick, and Liz or Eli.

[@benjaminhurley6460]

Reminds me of a story I saw on the news. A lady and her 3 year old were at the airport boarding a plane. The 3 year olds name was Abcd and when the flight attendant saw the girls name she mentioned how odd it was. The mother then used that interaction to get the flight attendant fired. But when the story came out everyone agreed that the mother set the child up for somthing like this to happen. Edit: the girls name was pronounced as ab-city

[@buffysheffield1328]

I wonder if his middle name would be Conundrum? 🤔

[@Sherwoody]

Reminds me of an old song, “A Boy Named Sue”, where he had to fight all his life because of his name.

[@PelegdolevWackyycool]

Story 4 theft is theft. Doesn’t matter who it is. He should’ve stayed much more than a night

[@umiusagiseabunny9023]

Story 2: wow I hope her brother dosent marry that women. Complications or not, having a baby isn't a competition. Ops brothers fiance seems to view kids as items rather then people.

[@elysiasfield9828]

paradox=a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities.

[@fireofdawn3515]

If she’s stuck on that name- shorten it to Para or something similar. Don’t legally name your kid something that’s gonna hurt them in the long run.

[@cgi2002]

@@fireofdawn3515 the only Para I know of (not counting the fact that its en entire regiment of the british army), is from a scifi web comic and I have to admit, it made sense as a name. Para Ventura, and if the kid grows up to be anything like the character, the parents would be very happy.

[@AndreNDP]

Paradox= A name I'd beat myself up if I had. That kid's getting bullied.

[@_cybermoth]

The doctor be like "It's a boy...girl.....human.....or is it?"

[@SkiesOfYellow]

Story 4, been there, done that. My sister and brothers have stolen my car and multiple other things from me over the years, including a ton of money that I had been saving for university. My mother always made me sweep it under the rug (I was under 18 and moved out almost the second I turned 18). My dad helped me set up a bank account to keep the money theft from happening again, but none of them were ever punished for it. If they tried it nowadays, I would absolutely call the cops and press charges, but I also don't live with my parents anymore, and I know if I did my mother would make my life miserable for daring go against "faaaamily".

[@1994BNC]

The fakes get's me angry.

[@Dracojax]

Wow I'm willing to bet had the brother drunk drove and been pulled over he would have given the cops the OP's name aswell

[@haydennoble9253]

Story 3: well if that kid is named Paradox then getting a doctorate might help. Dr. Paradox

[@soulbound2]

Sounds awesome man

[@russs8644]

Stolen Valor thieves need to be publicly cained. Between the public humiliation and the pain from being flogged, it would drastically cut down these incidents.

[@Arkryal]

Twin revenge... A buddy of mine is a twin, and they had an escalating series of "pranks". It reached it's zenith when the brother bought a new house in a snobby HOA. My buddy (the brother of the guy who bought the house), went around to all his neighbors, giving his brother's name and informed them by order of the court, he was required to notify all residents of his prior sex-offender convictions (totally false). So the OP in the twin story can keep that in mind for the future. He has more options than he knows.

[@sorinsilverheart3200]

Story 4: classic golden child situation. Ignore your POS family and charge your brother, then find a new place to stay because things will only get worse.

[@TheKorfish]

Also they are twins which makes it worse.

[@Doublemonk0506]

OP should've taken his brother's car and left it at a strip club or something, and when the parents are screaming about the car, OP says "It's just a prank". And if the parents say taking a car is wrong, OP says "brother took my car and it's okay?", then proceeded with ngaf

[@butterknife4621]

Naming your child something unorthodox should be considered abuse smh.

[@hollywood0124]

He’s not the asshole for exposing him. Stolen valor is a felony crime.

[@tweetymonkey]

Story 2 NTA, sounds like time to cut off that family, their waffles are terrible anyway.

[@longroger1]

The first story Stolen Valor is a crime and the fake NAVE Seal needs to be arrested and jailed for what he's done. He got off lite because I call out all Stolen Valor and then contact the police.

[@chealsem]

Railroad conductor here. I listen to your channel all the time. I've worked in Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico. Now I'm in South East Texas and occasionally work in Louisiana. Ive listen to you in all of these locations!

[@MarkNarrations]

Yes, I love that. Thank you 😁❤

[@chealsem]

My coworkers will joke about how I listen to "talk radio" and tease me a bit. But they always end up quietly listening too lol! Then we discuss who the ahole of the story is.

[@fake-inafakerson8087]

Story 2: sending that text to the family wouldn't be petty, it would be getting your families trust back

[@supersonicsandshrew9742]

Story 1 nta you can’t get called out for stolen valor if you don’t pretend to be a navy seal

[@ice_bead]

I'm sorry, but how tf is the lady who wanted to name her baby "Paradox" going to introduce him to people? like, does she know what Paradox means? "this is our little Paradox" implying what? that the kid isn't hers? that her husband isn't the father? it has some weird implications, man.

[@kimjuanun8424]

"My parents didnt show up to my birth"- Dr Doof

[@fionamasters1822]

Oh that kids life would be utter hell if he is named that.

[@sarahshock6805]

I see you beat me to my point. I commented this elsewhere, but I just have to voice my agreement. Paradox is an awful name because of what it means. Even if the kid doesn't get bullied for it, the name still SUCKS.

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

@@sarahshock6805 My parents names me Cassandra. It means ‘she who will not be believed by man’. Cassandra was a doomed prophetess who slept around with gods and got jinxed. Worst of all it’s a Greek myth and my parents studied Greek and Latin in high school so they knew the meaning. I was *pissed* when we reached that tale in Latin class when I was 13. No one knows what it means but I do and that’s enough to make me refuse to answer to my full name. I only respond to Cass or Cassie. Plus I’m one of the unluckiest people you’ll ever meet so the name really rubs me wrong.

[@Snipergoat1]

I'm going with he went back in time and fathered himself.

[@paulchaudoir190]

Never hate the whistleblower. OP did everyone a favour. Even the cousin.

[@mtimm9023]

The brothers fiancee is a brat. She needs to be accountable. Very entitled.

[@reptiles3244]

Mark I think for story one everyone is forgetting the part where he literally waited for the guy to leave and told his family and cousin who was marrying him why he was a fake navy seal and why he knows they didn't listen so he took it a step farther and called him out with 100% proof. Besides he was more respectful than I would have been I would have sent him to the hospital

[@tazhienunurbusinezz1703]

RIGHT!?! My late husband was former military. Because of his own experiences, he wasn't the biggest fan of the military itself but he still loathed the fakers SO much. I mean maybe I could get it from someone who actually tried to serve but was denied for a reason beyond their control (still not okay but at least more understandable) but most of the time stolen valor is done by someone who hasn't even tried to sign up & just wants the attention of having done so. So gross.

[@rogueshark23]

The ESH probably skim through the post or didn't read it at all.

[@whiskey_phillips]

The way Mark said, "Ohhh Paradox" has me dead

[@caitlinbrewer4843]

The cousin was already told her fiance was probably a fake and refused to even look into it. That makes her an idiot and I have no sympathy for idiots.

[@ladyszechuan8934]

I spent MONTHS picking out names so my children wouldn't be bullied for it. Kids are mean when it comes to names and i never wanted them to experience that.

[@KE-hr4sb]

Story 4: Next time his parents start in on him, he needs to walk over, shake their hands, and say, "Hi, I'm (name), remember me? I think you're confusing me with my brother. He's the one that broke the law and stole a car, not me."

[@我很菜请见谅]

2nd story, I can already hear the excuse from the family /brother when op show them the text "oh she is just so excited to share the news with you." or something like that.

[@girlswithimagination370]

First story: NTA, because it sounded like he tried to tell his cousin and his family about the stolen valor,and everyone brushed him off like he was crazy or didn't know what he was talking about

[@sandragarner2912]

Stolen Valor: personal choice, I think you should have blasted it everywhere to anyone you could. 400 people doesn't seem enough to me. I wish you knew some Seals to tell.

[@queenofuganda7718]

"Paradox"? So the nickname will be *"Perry"?* *•insert platypus noises•*

[@comajuice]

PERRY THE PARADOX????

[@ThatsViews]

Giving your child a silly name is an act of bullying in itself, I would think?

[@indianspartan76]

I'm here for confession. Bless me father for i have sinned: I skipped the initial waffle. 😭

[@momv2pa]

I can’t believe some of these people actually exist. Listening to some of these stories, I can feel my blood pressure rise and I’m already on 2 different meds! Love your channel!

[@druid799]

First story , OP did try informing family but they ignored him , also unless you’ve served in any branch of the military you can never understand the anger that persons behaviour will raise in serving or ex service men and women .

[@Legion-xq8eo]

Dude called in Don Shipley? 🤣😂🤦‍♂️ that’s like the professional stolen valor exposure especially when it comes to anything navy related!! Noones a more trusted source than him. Dude is legit

[@ritafryer8134]

I overheard a woman trying to explain to someone that her baby's name wasn't short for anything and he literally was called JT.

[@sarahchapman532]

Story 3 reminds me of when my sister tried to name one of her kids Bronco. Thank God we talked her out of it.

[@nisshokutamashi4550]

I hope story 2 gets an update or something I want to know what OP did Anyway good video! Hopefully, I can make some more fanart!

[@ComaLies225]

Same. Seems like the psycho SIL left out important details to make her look like the innocent party

[@elvisneedsboatsbennett2455]

You probably can't believe this, but the exact thing happened to me. My twin sister asked borrow my car and I said ok. She kept it for FOUR DAYS! This was pre-cellphones and I had no way to get hold of her. When she did come back, my dad told her if she was smart she would leave it at my house before I got home from work so I didn't kick her ass.

[@marist6734]

I agree with you on the first story Mark, mostly because this guy also humiliated the wife as well who did nothing wrong. She may have been naive but he should have confronted the wife in private first about his lies to let her be aware. Now 400 people know how her partner is a fraud. I'm all up for petty revenge sometimes but only if it's just that one person that is humiliated.

[@Flakey101]

One he did and got called a lier by the cousin and family. Two you under scoring the number by an order of magnitute. Don Shippley posts his confrontations with fake seals online and is watched by 100,000s lol

[@Joe-kb1sm]

Getting Master Chief Shipley Buds class 131 involved was the right thing to do. Calling this A hole out in public for commiting a federal felony was also correct. Not putting him in the hospital was letting a felon slide. This liar would have rang the bell his first week anyway.

[@skipdraco4501]

NTA he got lucky a real seal didn’t call him out in person. There have been people beaten senseless and hospitalized over stolen valor.

[@Azulakayes]

In some countries ban certain names from being used, I never knew I would support that but here we are at story 3.

[@smokingsoilder]

Story 1. Should have asked him the SEAL creed while the cousin looked at it on her phone. If he doesn't know the first line.... Just laugh and walk away. But ESH Story 2. NTA! OP needs yo be allowed to grieve and recover. The pregnant female is obviously showing signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

[@scruffblackie]

To those who are saying Story 1 should have been solved in private, bullshit, stolen valour is vile, it's the exploitation of those who have been injured, maimed or killed in the service of their country, people who claim stolen valour need exposing as publicly as possible.

[@laurenmentink7401]

Story 2 = I would send the text to everyone who is hating on OP. Then go prorevenge on her butt, at the very least. Print off every mean and spiteful text she ever sent to OP and send that to everyone. If they still side with her then go NC with all of them. If anyone does contact you then tell them to bugger off.

[@celestialangel666]

Story 4: Insurance is per person, per vehicle for most regular everyday insurance. So if I drove my dad’s truck and something happens, I have to show my insurance and my dad’s, and the police have to show he allowed it. So def TA

[@jazz-cat00]

Wait, how does that make op the AH?

[@cgi2002]

@@jazz-cat00 taking a guess that they meant the brother is TA, otherwise it makes no sense. There is a separate issue here tho. He didn't steal the car from the brother, he obtained it by deception from the car wash. They would be fully entitled to file their own charges against him, but honestly that won't happen.

[@celestialangel666]

@@jazz-cat00 Sorry, I meant the brother was TA.

[@c.v.2294]

I’ve got an ex friend who wants to name her daughter Morona. She says it’s like Moana but different, but all I can think is that it sounds like moron and her poor daughter is going to be bullied so badly.

[@ivymcassey2405]

The cousin already spoke to the man who exposed him so she already knew before he exposed him

[@AuntieCreed]

Story 1 - NTA. Fakes need to be called out. Simple as. Story 2 - NTA, OMG poor OP! Her future SIL sounds like a total cow! Story 3 - NTA. OP is right, that kid would be bullied. Dear God, that poor kid. smh Story 4 - NTA. It's your freakin' car! I'm a Stay at Home Mom in TN, USA. I love listening to your channel in the evenings when I'm cooking supper or when I'm chilling out in the office with my husband. :)

[@dragonrider1549]

Story 1 - I don’t know why people keep saying Op should have told the cousin first, they did tell their cousin before they had proof. And instead of asking to her proof, they just outright refused to believe OP. Just because they were getting married doesn’t mean they regain that right, and if people are going to shame the cousin for their fiancée stealing valor, then those people are TA’s. OP NTA.

[@DystopianOverture]

The first story in my opinion is NTA, OP warned his cousin she didn't believe OP even with proof, so they just showed the proof to everyone. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Wanna stand by your faker? That's cool, gotta accept that others won't like it.

[@Rowan_Rosaceace]

I really do wanna say you've helped me stay motivated through this month. I love listening to you when I'm working on my college art portfolio and creating time lapses of me doing my art. I'm always listening to you dude so thank you so much for the entertainment!

[@TrulySilentLie]

For story 2, I wouldn't say showing proof of your innocence/someone else's guilt would be petty. The family does sound like major idiots as well though for refusing to listening to her side

[@lapsedgoth]

Story 2: I think a lot of people don't realize that a miscarriage of a wanted pregnancy results in grief. Real grief, especially after multiple losses. OP lost her child and her sister basically texted her "sorry you lost your kid but I'm pregnany celebrate me." OPs family needs to understand that her grief is real. You wouldn't get mad at someone who lost a baby or a toddler or a birthed child of any age being emotional IMMEDIATELY AFTER LOSING THE CHILD. My heart goes out to OP.

[@ryzukumagawa7143]

Stolen valor pisses me off like nothing else my papa was in the navy but then he got alzheimer's when I was in elementary and then slowly degraded as he got older and died when I was in 6th or 7th grade so I never really got to know him well (edited for corrections)

[@Evie_Jeebies]

I keep meaning to say so: I listen to your videos on the way to and from work, and I put the playlist on to help me fall asleep.

[@mansikkapoika]

I'm currently binging your videos trying to fall asleep as it's 3am here in Finland. I'm a 17 year old guy just trying to get past my mental health problems haha. Thank you for making videos, they help me alot

[@TarisLuna]

Last story: Nta. Seems like the brother is the golden child and OP needs to get out of there as fast as he possibly can. If his parents let him trampel over OPs feelings and borders all the time and get mad at OP for getting mad about that, they probably will never stop. What if his brother steals OPs identity or something because they happen to be twins and ruins his life by doing that. I know that seems far fetched but he was already impersonating OP by getting OPs car and who knows if he did that earlier in life already? Get out of there and don't look back, they don't respect or deserve you.

[@karendaniel620]

Karen in Knoxville, and I was sitting at home watching then left to pick up hubby from work.

[@JootjeJ]

I'm so exited for you. I really hope it all works out perfectly. Meanwhile I've been back to the office for the first time in weeks. I have been given special dispensation due to mental health problems made worse by lockdown. Pretty weird to be alone in a normally packed department. It had the added bonus though of being able to catch up with your videos while digging through a load of neglected admin. Really liking the new music. X

[@zanetmh]

Paradox ........ are you joking this isn't freaking anime or cartoon where you can name someone something stupid and it's going to be normal. What did she watch too much Ben 10 or YU-GI-OH?

[@dlvox5222]

Being a veteran and a former USN SAR Swimmer, I get it. Those that haven’t been subjected to training where you are always being threatened that you will be subjected to chipping paint in the fleet of you fail...yeah, I get it. My GF’s roommate claimed the same BUDS BS. This guy was a lumpy POS. I outed him. Not as dramatically, but I did. Pulled him aside and said he best come clean or I will do it for him. This was in the late 80’s. It’s worse now. So much stolen valor. People don’t realize that those that lie about military service take opportunities from real vets. It happens and it’s not good. Those of us who bust our ass and miss out on frat parties and other fun to serve don’t appreciate the lunacy. It’s not because we believe we are superior. It’s resentment that comes from those that claim they put in the work but didn’t.

[@Aetriex]

I listen to Mark whilst I work from home, drawing maps and listening to AITA stories turns out to be a great mix. -Washington State, USA

[@donzyroberts3457]

Was playing this on tv while cooking dinner so didn't hear it properly so I'm watching it again on tablet. Hope your digital legs are ready for tomorrow, you via spotify is helping me go to next town over on my lonesome. Thank you for unknowingly keeping me company during anxiety inducing trips to hell 😭

[@taetannim3581]

You're totally wrong in saying that. No measure is too harsh for those filthy, lying people who try to steal valor.

[@OneToxicPixel]

You love hearing what we do while listening? I'm sitting in Germany and am currently playing through all the Kingdom Hearts games all over again, but this time around I'm trying to do as much extra stuff as I possibly can (which is also why I didn't comment as much lately, using KZbin as background noise while grinding so I just click through the videos real quick) I just finished the first one.

[@MothCreature13]

Since you mentioned it, I thought I'd say I'm listening to your video whe walking home from a haircut and picking up veggies. Its cold and rainy so this is nice

[@kierstenfish9324]

story 1 nta my husband is in the army and due to injuries wasn't able to go on a special mission deployment that very few were selected for. missing that opportunity was devastating to him, and caused a deep depression because why be part of an extremely active deploying company in the army if you can't deploy. faking being involved in any form of military is so disgusting. if given the chance my husband would be deployed in an instant. but to talk about honoring and serving a country of which they didn't while people who don't get that chance while in the military is just shitty. for some people serving is their purpose and by not being able to, it leaves them empty. seeing others lie about something people dream of doing and work so hard to do and live for... I cant

[@SuperBatSpider]

If I remember correctly isn’t lying about military service a crime? Couldn’t the fake Seal go to jail?

[@Arthus850]

Story 3 reminds me of a story I heard where someone wanted to name their baby Turok after the video game.

[@spinartist2397]

Story 2: I'd be Petty Labelle...not only reveal the texts, but confront her on tape. And if my family still takes her side...forget it. They'll realize her treacherous ways one way or another

[@perrylover99]

Hey, Mark! Its currently 11:45 PM in California! I usually listen to you when drawing or playing video games, your voice is really suited for this!! Its a perfect hybrid between noticeable so you can pay attention but not loud or noticeable that it distracts you, which sounds really weird but I swear I mean it in a good way!

[@MarkNarrations]

Haha thank you 😊😊

[@sam_humanvariant]

I'm listening to you in Kansas while recovering from Covid and working from home! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@GreenSkye42]

I love drawign while listening ^^ Listening from Caithness Scotland :P

[@MsTemptation]

Story 1: NTA. Stolen valor should be considered a crime. You have people who envy those who actually served trying to pass themselves off as something they aren't. People like that make me sick. The majority of people who do serve are humble about their experience. They don't want to talk about it to hype themselves.

[@kimberlyhennesey8462]

Hopefully this is a new one for you Mark! I’m an urban mushroom monger/farmer and I’m currently listening to you while I pack mushrooms for farmers market tomorrow morning!

[@MarkNarrations]

Haha that's awesome, thank you :)

[@garthrogers2269]

Every year, a newspaper here in NZ publishes a list of weird names that people around the world have given their children over the previous 12 months. Some names seem normal until seen as part of their whole name. One year, 1996, four names from the US really stood out: Toyota Corolla Wilson Chickenbone Robinson Ima Rose Bush Ima Hooker

[@Cecelia021]

Story #1: NTA if OP goes to the cousin first, there's a slight possibility that the cousin won't say anything because she's still in love with the fake member of the Navy SEAL.

[@janabug68]

Story 1: NTA. It's Stolen Valor, which is illegal, and deserves to be called out especially when he tried before.

[@wishingdove]

When I have a kid(s) I want to name them something somewhat unique doesn't have to be completely original but unique enough to make sure they won't have to deal with constantly having someone else with the same name. Because I had to deal with that growing up and it's especially hard when you arent the popular one with that name, you have to deal with people saying your name and looking over only for them to say "ew not you!" Like it's your fault that you didn't realize they were talking to the other person with your name

[@randomidakatta4333]

Your videos get me through the night so well, i have major sleeping issues so i just turn on your videos and let them play. Eventually your voice and the stories lulls me to sleep. Im in Norway by the way!

[@Booyakasha787]

Hey there, mark Currently doing homework and preparing my speech for school tomorrow, your voice is so relaxing and makes working a lot easier I need something to listen to whenever I do stuff that I don't need to concentrate that much on and ever since I discovered your channel I've been listening to your vids almost exclusively Thank you for being the wonderful person that you are ❤ greetings from Bavaria 💙

[@belladonna5666]

Hey Mark! I always listen to one of your videos while I eat breakfast, get dressed, and do my morning routine. Gives me something to think about throughout the day