Unboxing Kansas: What It's Like Living in Kansas

Is everyone in Kansas white?
Is everyone in Kansas a hard core bible thumper?
And is everyone in Kansas an anti-abortion, conservative, creationist, farmer? Nooo theres no way…
We’re going to go over that and a whole lot more than JUST that. So lets gas up the combine we’re gonna unbox the state of Kansas!
The modern American farmer. A very noble career and a respected way of life. What was once a life of backbreaking hard work and pride has become more corporatized than ever. Modern American farms like this one in Kansas turn out more volume with less labor than ever. That sounds like it would be a good thing, but as we’ll soon discover, it’s actually not.
There’s a saying that Kansas farmers like this help feed the world. While agriculture in this state is still very lucrative and VERY important to the economy of Kansas, times have changed now, and farms like this are realizing they need to change, too, or there’s gonna be some big problems ahead.
But Kansas isn’t all wheat fields and cattle farms. Sorta. I mean most people experience Kansas from inside their cars, and this is the only Kansas they know. But there’s actually a bit more to this state than just tractors and wheat. And if you’re thinking about moving here, you should know the ins and outs of this state so YOU know where to plant YOUR roots.
This is Kansas. Now you could split this state up into many ways, but the BEST way is like this, where you have western Kansas, central Kansas, southeast Kansas, the northeast part of the state, and of course, the most populous part - the Kansas City metro area. And there’s a WHOLE lot goin on over there. But we’ll get to that.
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[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@diannemarcil3364]

I moved to Salina 2 years ago. I love it here. I came from CA and I'm not looking back.

[@Gp1769doesbo2]

People that complain about the boring existence in Kansas are boring unimaginable people to begin with. After living for an excruciating period of time in Washington and California I could not be happier to be in the Wichita area of Kansas now. Life is so much more peaceful and stress free. People are actually pleased to meet you and smile when they greet you. Kansas is a great place to live and raise a family.

[@woodardcreekcreations8234]

Wanting to get out of the hell that is Washington . Taking a look at Kansas. 👍

[@enlighten_me1912]

Boring is totally fine with me. My Dad for some reason wanted to move to Kansas so it's always been in the back of my mind.

[@brandonbooker2242]

This helps me out so much as I'm thinking of moving to Wichita

[@citystarridin]

@@woodardcreekcreations8234 man I’m in Washington too, been looking at Ohio since my most of my extended family live out there. Life is alright here but it’s expensive and I would like to be able to buy a house sooner than later lol

[@AnnoyingAllie3]

I agree, Kansas is the greatest state ever, such a creative shape, and the people are so nice. My prison pen pal agrees, his name's Dennis, he's so nice, and he's from Wichita:))

[@iammrbeat]

Holy crap, I'm impressed with how much better your recent videos are. Thanks for putting in the time and research. As a Kansan, I especially appreciate the effort. I was born in Topeka, grew up in Hutchinson and Augusta, but have also lived in Chanute, Lawrence, Manhattan, Basehor, and Overland Park. Cheers!

[@ZiomekPatrykC]

Wow that's a lot of places

[@ashlynheidebrecht1969]

I’ve lived all over Wichita and Kansas City and Lawrence for college. This is all pretty accurate and the first guy who was interviewed is spot on!

[@mariamoreno9703]

May you please say sorry😟 and read my comment what your saying about Kansas

[@damienjackson7534]

Good evening Mr. Beat. I like watching your videos comparing states/countries

[@who2807]

Mr. Beat is a based giga-chad Kansan 😎👍

[@richardhughey6610]

I like that you have people from Kansas talk about Kansas . From a first hand perspective.

[@markaveryjr7463]

The whole world should be Caucasian

[@andresbalzan1413]

@@markaveryjr7463 🤣🤣🤣

[@markaveryjr7463]

@@andresbalzan1413 people who live inside of the earth are all whites

[@Abel-Alvarez]

@@markaveryjr7463 Ok hitler.

[@leslievasquez2645]

@@markaveryjr7463 lol 😂 😅, I know you are being sarcastic but that’s true and you are funny! Don’t get me wrong, I’m actually agreeing with you

[@Zackman217]

Fun fact: Courage the Cowardly Dog is located in Kansas. (No Ware Kansas)

[@rnsteve2265]

I forgot about Courage the Cowardly dog! Good cartoon.

[@itsnick37]

That show is based off of Truth and Consequences, New Mexico actually…..

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

@@itsnick37 No its in Nowhere Kansas which is an actual city.

[@_____J______]

@@JesusChrist2000BC *Nowhere is a fictional town* in the state of Kansas that Courage and majority of the cast live in (and where most episodes take place). It has its own newspaper, which Eustace is often seen reading. There is also a park in Nowhere, shown in "Cajun Granny Stew" and "Watch the Birdies." Nowhere, KS *was* originally a stop on the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Fort Gibson railroad, and today the Midland Railway runs on these tracks. And as of now it's deserted so it's ain't it IS, it WAS

[@j.d.552]

I thought New Mexico or Nevada 😂

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Mountain people say that Kansas folk can watch their dog run away for days.

[@brianmatthews4149]

That's funny.

[@jg5001]

It's true

[@oscopin74]

Lmao, that's funny. I live in western Kansas. That's almost true.

[@ashlynheidebrecht1969]

Lmao! 😆

[@youngnative5891]

Lmao

[@joshbryan2264]

Nothing brings me more peace than to watch the sun set out over my Dad's property in Greenwood county. I was born in Honolulu, lived in various other States, even Copenhagen Denmark... but my heart is in Kansas.

[@sherozkayani6569]

I wanna know more about it. Hmu maybe?

[@corybreckon]

I'm from PHX and just bought a house in greenwood county! So very excited

[@yczhang4590]

I spend 5 years in Kansas. Fort Riley. I love Kansas, and I enjoyed the time right there. now I station in S. Korea Camp Humphreys. HUGE difference between the two places. I still miss Kansas. quiet and peace.

[@14samueld]

How's fort riley? What's up with the housing on base and off base? Did you buy. A house? Should you buy a house or just rent. For the 3 years?

[@sega_saturn4life590]

I moved from California to Dodge city Kansas in December. Got a job right away at the beef plant making 18.50 an hour!!!! Its rural and boring but beats the metro areas

[@waleedmohamed3311]

You will save a lot of money, I been there 2006 and 2007.

[@leohernandez4739]

Don't forget to mention the raise all the beef plant employees just recently got this week. This guy is making 23.50 an hour! I work at the plant in Liberal I'm making $22 an hour now!! God bless 🙏

[@brianmatthews4149]

@@leohernandez4739 that's great money and for the cost of liveing there it sounds like a win win situation.

[@leohernandez4739]

@@brianmatthews4149 absolutely bro they have meat plants all around here. These are the places I can think of off the top of my head that are just couple hours apart...Liberal, KS. Dodge city, KS. Garden City, KS. Guymon, OK. Amarillo, TX and the list is longer but there is money to be made here for sure

[@shortpockets9408]

@@leohernandez4739 How is the job? I'm from Wichita.

[@eurodoc6343]

I'm pretty sure I either fell asleep or became hypnotized driving through the featureless landscape of western Kansas. The roads are so straight and flat that my car just kept going.

[@jaygirl512]

There’s beauty to appreciate in the flat nothing if you look for it. 😊

[@jeannasmith1830]

Gotta get off I-70 to see the hills and curvy roads

[@1Mhoram9]

Get off the interstate and enjoy the peace and quiet.

[@RazorFriendly]

That drive through Western Kansas is best enjoyed as a study in minimalism.

[@eurodoc6343]

@@RazorFriendly There is a sort of stark beauty to it, isn't there?

[@tylermiller2181]

Accurate as someone who lives in “The Meth Belt”. Both my neighbors are meth addicts and alcoholics.

[@NickJohnson]

😢

[@therealrobbdee672]

Sadly so! Butt, meth and drugs are everywhere. Fentnayl , heroin , opiates have crushed southern states. Just a diff animal . Same carnage and destruction. Doesn't change the fact that plenty of good kind hearted ppl reside here in Kansas

[@brianmatthews4149]

Sounds like mr Rodgers naborhood. I guess dental offices are not needed in the area.

[@officialtsathenamontreux2886]

That's pretty much all of Hutchinson

[@therealrobbdee672]

@@officialtsathenamontreux2886 hutch is a methy town anymore. Newton, Salina are too in my opinion.

[@onyxodyssey]

As a lifelong Kansan, I was eagerly awaiting this video- I was sure that someone who didn't live here wouldn't get a thing right about this state. And boy, was I wrong. You NAILED it. You got everything right. I live in "Rich Snob" JoCo, but I'm lower-middle working class. The real southern JoCo wouldn't be bothered to visit where I am. Congratulations, Nick on your pronunciation of Olathe! Most people don't ever get that right!

[@NickJohnson]

I'm just good sweetie ❤️❤️

[@daytraitor5817]

As another born and raised Kansan, knowing Joco very well, I second this.

[@carriemartinez2933]

Lawrence ks here, I've lived pretty much everywhere, and Lawrence is my favorite, just a chill, cool vibe, always something to do and see!!! LFK is fun!!!!

[@AAwillron303]

I've seen some great concerts in Lawrence over the years! Great town!

[@BrotherKyler]

The whole “crime” aspect was kind of overblown in this video too. You’re a lot more likely to get robbed or shot in any major inner city, than you are anywhere in rural Kansas.

[@seanbryan1739]

But cities have more people and should have more crimes. If you have to compare rural areas to cities, that’s not good lol

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

Depends on the farmer lol

[@zachmayes9951]

Try Salina, or junction city.

[@jeffatturbofish]

Wichita is a different story with a whole new level of crime.

[@DaToiletDeer]

Oh yeah the big towns like Wichita get pretty bad but then some smaller towns in south eastern Kansas have a bunch of meth heads which probably lead to more crime.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I'm getting older so I'm done with the parties and crowds. I would move there. I'm 45 now with kids. I would be surrounded by cows and cornfields. Perfect 👍🤣

[@NickJohnson]

Do it!

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@NickJohnson I'm in South Texas. San Antonio. So it's kind of the same thing. Unfortunately too many people are moving here. Maybe when my kids grow up and it's just me and my wife. Hehe

[@heather19875]

We did it! Brought our family here in January. Best decision we've ever made!!

[@stevedavenport1202]

And meth labs

[@heather19875]

@@stevedavenport1202 Ohhhh we haven't experienced that yet. Sounds like our old town in Florida.

[@deutschamerikaner]

I’ve been helping my grandpa with wheat harvest this past week. A guy’s grain truck broke down in the middle of the road. He asked for a fire extinguisher or water since his brakes were literally on fire. Usually I wouldn’t get out of my car (truck in this case) and help someone in the city. Normally it would be very dangerous to get out of your car, leaving the keys in the ignition, but I always feel safe out in the country, even when I’m all alone with a stranger. After I helped him put out the fire with a bunch of water bottles. I was about to leave since I was driving to get some food from Yoder (an Amish town so you know it’s good food), but he stopped me and asked me how much the water bottles were worth and paid me for them. Good guys out here.

[@carolynwilson1939]

I am a KU Grad, I bet you didn't know that the KU SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE is Internationally recognized for its programs. We have a Sister SCHOOL in Costa Rica.

[@NickJohnson]

Nice Carolyn

[@stevel02]

Born and raised here in Kansas. I'm from Topeka ,lived in Wichita for a number of years, and currently in Austin, TX. Pretty much spot on with a lot your observations. Wichita also has Eastborough. Goddard an Maize out west and Andover in the east are really nice areas. If you aren't an engineer or working in Koch Industries there isn't much opportunities which is why I took off. All the drugs in Wichita are in the South side. Topeka also has a lot of rich history in the Civill Rights Movement with Brown Vs. Board of Education. Vice President Charles Curtis, first Native American to hold the office is from Topeka.

[@cyndiveach4279]

I hate the south side!

[@6532697]

Drugs have gotten worse in Kansas. The smaller towns are being hit hard with meth cooks and their customers. As an ER Nurse it is unfortunately a plague in some areas we see too often. Narcan is a commonly used drug which is sad.

[@KS5040]

@@6532697 Most of rural Kansas has junk demographics as anyone with half a brain or ambition leaves for better opportunities in larger cities if they don't inherit the family business/farm/ranch, etc. Also, the CHEAP housing prices are not a good thing because it just attracts a larger undesirable element.

[@ruskokollektiv5457]

"People in Kansas don't want to change just for change. If there's a sensible reason for change, then they'll change." That's a good line, and one that I think a lot of coastal people misunderstand about Kansas and try to lump us in with Missouri or southern states. I've lived in Kansas for most of my life but never heard of Gay-U, lol. I've always said Lawrence:Manhattan::Boulder::Fort Collins

[@phantomayee3049]

Thank you so much Nick Johnson for educating us on everything 🙏. You helped me decide which state i'll ever want to move to ever since the pandemic happened I couldn't see myself. So you've really been very useful for the past year. :)

[@NickJohnson]

GOOD! You know I do consulting on where to move. Email me!

[@eurodoc6343]

@@NickJohnson Can you convince people where to move away from? There's this family on my street with old lawn mowers and refrigerators cluttering up their property...

[@leslievasquez2645]

@@eurodoc6343 but are they killers???? Lol

[@nevadaparker9991]

Been waiting on this video for a while and it was worth the wait, everything is SPOT ON!!!

[@NickJohnson]

💥 🤯 😳

[@TM-bg8dn]

I love Kansas 🇩🇪❤️🇺🇸

[@donkeypuncher46]

I'm from Clay Center KS and I always loved being 1224 miles from the 2 largest cities in the country, LA and NYC

[@emanhobbit]

And 642, 729 miles from the next largest

[@thecman26]

An old buddy was from Clay Center!

[@Abel-Alvarez]

Did not know that, cool fun fact.

[@tylerhvacrtekk4247]

I'm from Kansas. Shawnee, KS. Definitely different than the most of Kansas lol. KCK metro area

[@bettymoss8103]

I've lived in Kansas most of my life. Live far enough outside the KC area to have the small town feel but can drive an hour and have a million things to do. Love it!

[@henryhicks5886]

Yes, the metro area I feel is the most diverse area in the world! Im a Kansan native as well.

[@jenniferunderwood7843]

Makes the day better when ya get a notification that nick just uploaded a new one. Keep em coming !!!

[@thornbird6768]

I love his UNBOXINGS 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NickJohnson]

More to come Jennifer :)

[@davidarmitage289]

Amen to that!

[@Str8sixfan]

I used to work in Topeka. Never lived there. I had a saying that was "I've been working in Topeka for __ years, and I'm still trying to find the good part of town".

[@allaboutbrazil933]

Only in the US being against abortion is considered an "extremist" far-right political view. That's crazy 🤯🤯🤯

[@9.5to1]

alot of the so called liberal usa population are brainwashed anti human NPCs

[@natlenan6743]

Where is the lie? Fascism.

[@9.5to1]

@@natlenan6743 what? Are you saying its facism to not be allowed to kill your own babies?

[@MrMarkovka11]

I know, that's crazy isn't it? Why would opposing infanticide be considered extremist?

[@ileanaaa]

Honestly this is one the best KZbin channels on here .

[@NickJohnson]

i agree Ileana :)

[@therealrobbdee672]

@@Granztolch uranus

[@dehestmann9486]

@@therealrobbdee672 tf?

[@therealrobbdee672]

@@dehestmann9486 idk bro...clearly the person I was trolling or sumpthn redacted there statement , so I cannot comment aboot it at this moment

[@dehestmann9486]

@@therealrobbdee672 oh

[@LaurynJuhl]

As a Johnson County resident, this all tracks.

[@roystroble3354]

Shawnee Kansas baby!!

[@Jakuboooooooooo]

JO 🤮

[@NotTheTrainGuy]

As someone from kansas I will admit Eisenhower was born in Texas

[@therealrobbdee672]

Resided mostly in Kansas tho right

[@NotTheTrainGuy]

@@therealrobbdee672 yes

[@therealrobbdee672]

@@NotTheTrainGuy I think I have read that up at his Abilene home where he grew up

[@cjcgaming7265]

@@therealrobbdee672 That's right. His presidential library is there.

[@therealrobbdee672]

@@cjcgaming7265 ya, it's just up the road 30 - 45 mins from where I live in Central kansas

[@hakanhellgren]

Hi Nick. I am one of the few tourists visiting Kansas from time to time. I live in Sweden in Europe and not many people know anything about Kansas, It was very interesting to look at your video. Last time i drove from Colorado Springs CO to Lindsborg KS. Now i understand why they call I 70 the lonley highway :)

[@KrissiCreates]

Did you come for the Festival in Lindsborg?

[@hakanhellgren]

@@KrissiCreates Hi. The first time in 1988 i was on the midsommer festival in Lindsborg with a Swedish folkdance group. I met some people that become friends so i brougt my family to Lindsborg next time also at midsummer festival :). Last time i visited Lindsborg was in 2015.

[@KrissiCreates]

@@hakanhellgren I've been to the Swedish Dance festival many times in my life. My Grandmother lived in Hillsboro, not far from Lindsborg. We loved sharing that time together. I was adopted . Blonde haired, blue eyed. She always called me her little Swede. I found out through DNA that she wasn't far off. Norwegian, Swedish and European. Anyway, so glad you enjoyed your visits to Kansas.

[@NickJohnson]

Wow you've seen more of our country than many Americans! 🇸🇪 ❤️

[@NickJohnson]

You two should meet!

[@MegaNOObxX]

As someone who lives in Missouri, I worked for a road work company and worked a lot of job sites in Olathe. Olathe was crazy cool. So many beautiful houses and 90 percent of the people that I with there were extremely kind. Granted we did residential roads so I had to knock on hundreds of peoples doors a week to let people know we were working on their roads. Really nice people and would love to live there.

[@KS5040]

Olathe is your typical ugly bland corporate suburb with many cheaply build houses, too many ultra-conservatives, bad traffic, and high taxes. Kansas and Missouri are both national jokes anyway.

[@henryhicks5886]

Im from Olathe. it is definantely diverse. Im from southwest Olathe. the vibe there is crazy, always something fun going down.

[@KS5040]

@@henryhicks5886 Way too much traffic on I-35 in Olathe, way too much population growth. The BSNF railyard down the road in Gardner destroyed any remaining quality of life there by increasing truck traffic to an infinitely bad level.

[@dc76384]

Just drove through Kansas. Almost 6 hrs West to East. Amazing to see nothing but prairie and farmland in every direction clear out to the horizon. Peaceful

[@gswizzy17]

Highway hypnosis

[@crystinamarie1]

There are cities too 😆

[@dc76384]

@@crystinamarie1 I understand. But it's a nice change of pace to just be out in the wide open Plains.

[@ian4040]

Funny. I'm from Topeka and he's right about the sirens as a constant background noise there.

[@ddjmfan]

I am a Kansan through and through. I was born here and have lived here all my life. I love Kansas because it's my home but I won't lie, I wouldn't mind moving to another state like Arizona or Florida where it's warmer. Kirstie Alley is from Wichita and even though she lives in Los Angeles, she still has a home in Wichita and comes back periodically. She loves it here. I was born in Wichita as well and do miss it from time to time. Kansas really isn't a bad state to live in. It's cheaper to live and safer to live and really is a beautiful state. This video made me roll my eyes in places, made me laugh in places and also made me nod my head in places. Thank you for giving Kansas credit and helping us get noticed. Kansas is a place that will never leave you. 😊

[@NickJohnson]

🌻 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@suttonmaple7444]

I'm from Sebastopol Ca. But spent alot of time in central Kansas. Plan on moving back to Kansas in a few months.

[@KS5040]

@@suttonmaple7444 Sorry to hear that, quite a huge downgrade. There are plenty of places cheaper to live in California other than Kansas!!!

[@shawnjoseph7522]

whose kirstie alley LOL

[@ddjmfan]

@@shawnjoseph7522 She was in Cheers, and Look Who's Talking.

[@t-squared6406]

I lived in Kansas,quiet,wide open in a couple of bigger towns,windy,not slot to do,good place if you want peace and quiet!

[@chiefmonrovia6691]

i drove through Kansas once on my way to Colorado, and in one of the Rest Stop bathrooms there was a poster on the back of the bathroom stall that gave a number to call if you're the victim of human trafficking. Its the only place I've ever been where I've seen that.

[@jenniferkeane2455]

Sadly there is more trafficking here than you would expect because of I-35

[@caitlynguthrie5641]

@@jenniferkeane2455 yeah ☹️ I’m glad they have numbers up. It’s very easy to lose people out here and we don’t have much CCTV capabilities out in the country.

[@DrewberTravels]

Reality of the world we live in. The problem is not exclusive to Kansas and I have seen it posted elsewhere.

[@AnyMotoUSA]

There was just a huge bust statewide, they caught 84 traffickers and freed 14 trafficked.

[@tinavazquez5311]

Considering that human trafficking is a huge problem in a number of states, that's pretty sad. I'm glad my state cares enough to try to help people get the help they need.

[@lucilleperez6606]

Kansas was my home for 25 years your videowas so good..Now in Wisconsin.

[@hungvuong3417]

im 24 yrs in Wichita

[@sthier24]

What brand of snowblower do you own?

[@taylorhoke4847]

When you recagnize the apple bee's less than half a mile from your house: Oh hey look I can even see the hampton inn. lol

[@DGTshow]

The nature here is amazing, much more than he talked about.

[@nicholas104]

Your actually right about a lot of people eating Mexican food. Sometimes I go over to a place called California's Taco Shop.

[@rickyhall6687]

You're *

[@MasterMalrubius]

@@rickyhall6687 You’re what?

[@levelleferguson5399]

In Topeka?! Thats where im from!

[@zacksshed7585]

There is an awesome Mexican restaurant in Horton KS, hope it survived covid.

[@zacksshed7585]

@@levelleferguson5399 I left Topeka about 8months ago.

[@andrewf5509]

Good video as usual Nick. It's great that you release the new Unboxing videos on Tuesday, because that's the beginning of my weekend.

[@Alex_048]

Heeeeeeee‘s back with the quality content. Love this series so much!

[@NickJohnson]

I know you do alex 😃

[@corganart]

Lived in the Kansas Meth Belt my whole life so far. Spot on!

[@officialtsathenamontreux2886]

And Hutchinson is pretty much the capital of meth in Kansas

[@pjlarson1716]

Went to school in Lawrence from growing up in Seattle suburbs. I liked Kansas, just hotter than hell and colder than hell. Pretty brown and ugly in winter.

[@therealrobbdee672]

There is beauty everywhere in all seasons. Central Kansas Represents

[@EarthCentral]

I also moved to Kansas from Seattle but in Pittsburg and made the move as I rather chase tornadoes than deal with Rainier when it wakes

[@carriemartinez2933]

But when it snows in lawrence is absolutely gorgeous, just beautiful!!!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

India Inc invasion ruined the Pacific Northwest.

[@thecman26]

That pretty much describes Hays Ks

[@gilnorton1]

You nailed it on this video. I live in Topeka, it’s a dump unfortunately in at least half the city. Property crime is ridiculous and the police just can’t get a handle on it. I lived and worked in Johnson County and it is a really nice place. If you know where to live, or enjoy country living, Kansas is a good place to live. I like the slower family life, so I am here to stay. Thanks for sharing your videos. Peace

[@NickJohnson]

Ok dave

[@KS5040]

Oh, you mean apathetic, complacent, slow, and backward! Kansas has that in spades. That's why all the smart motivated people leave as fast as they can.

[@user-pb3xf9er3z]

You forgot high taxes!

[@charjl96]

I got pulled over twice within an hour for speeding in western Kansas. We were heading west. The first time I got a ticket, but the second time I told the cop that I couldn't stand how flat and empty the state was. I told him I just needed to get out of Kansas, and he sympathized with me and let me go. He said that sort of thing happens a lot.

[@NickJohnson]

Dang noted!

[@t-squared6406]

oh cops are hiding everywhere along Kansas highways!

[@charjl96]

@@t-squared6406 Lesson learned

[@charjl96]

@William Mulvaney Would it surprise you to hear that I found that out shortly after leaving western Kansas?

[@t-squared6406]

@William Mulvaney yep,I lived in Denver and 2 Kansas towns,seems like nothing east of Denver.

[@davidarmitage289]

Nick also love the interviews you do after the videos...it’s awesome to get that local perspective !

[@NickJohnson]

I know right?

[@stephaniechaffee6269]

Thank you Nick, I enjoyed this video! I was born in Topeka and spent most of my in Kansas. It is a great place to raise a family! Living in fly over land definitely has its advantages, especially these days! 😃

[@maretvilla1531]

Another great video. I just remember it's Tuesday and then I saw your video. Watching now. Thanks.😁

[@NickJohnson]

Hope you enjoyed it Maret!

[@maretvilla1531]

@@NickJohnson Very much. Thank you.😁 Look forward to your next video.

[@monkeystank5241]

Place is great after living in Florida 63 years. Heat not as bad (no sticky heat) and neither is the traffic, unless you live in one of the cities. No free land here though. Kansas does help out of staters start a farm, but you must have a business plan and qualify for lots. But it's not free land, though easier to get than most anywhere. You will still need lots of money. For a sparse and conservative state, there are enough Democrats in the 3 cities alone to elect a Democrat governor. Question is, what do young people do here for fun? Not much for them to do here. What I like about Kansas over Florida is due to it's sparsness, meaning less idiots per square inch around you.

[@jaygirl512]

Unfortunately...we drink.

[@monkeystank5241]

@jason royale I don't know bud, I've yet to figure out Kansas politics. Some claim it to be a red state, as the members in Congress would suggest, but DMV was closed for 3 months over covid. Apparently, Republicans in Kansas are OK with this. Did not happen in Florida, mask and an appt was all you need. Florida voters signed enough petitions to create a referendum on the ballot, and Floridains voted to pass medicinal Marijuana. However, still, the state is dragging their feet to make this legal. Kansas seems to be the Bible belt. I cannot understand why Christains vote Republican. I mean, what has Republicans ever done for Christians? I was in grade school when they took the Bible out of schools. This was in the early 60s. Then abortion became legal in 73. Since then, Republicans have done nothing for the cause of Christians. Perhaps they vote Republican as the lesser of 2 evils. Christians haven't figured out, they are still voting for evil. I hate politics, but hate worse, like you, they intrude upon my liberty the Constitution guarantees. No one seems to care bud, and as long as the 2 major parties control everything, nothing will ever change for the good of our liberty.

[@Granztolch]

Can't wait for Arkansas 🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@traviskinsland]

Ahhh Arkansas, America's third world state

[@texasson7950]

I'm a native Texan who has lived in all geographical regions of the U.S. I do a lot of over-the-road traveling throughout the lower 48 states. (No, I'm not a trucker.) I have been to or through Kansas a number of times, and I like Kansas. I generally drive the beautiful wide-open spaces of Kansas on I-70, I-135 and I-35. It's especially a pleasure driving in Kansas after I'm been stuck in traffic on the East or West Coasts, where it is heavily populated and very congested. The Kansans whom I've encountered have always been polite, friendly and down-to-earth - the kind of people that I like. No matter where you live, there are always going to be pros and cons. If there are any Kansans reading my comment, know that this Texan gives your state a thumbs up. You should be proud of Kansas! P.S. I don't give that rating to some of the other states.

[@hadleyoak981]

🥰

[@krissi89]

Thank you❤

[@oldkicker8958]

We like Texas too.

[@c-man6376]

You couldn't have been more dead nuts accurate about Johnson County in general 🤣

[@Shootpplnotdope69]

Been waiting for you to talk about Kansas! Moving to Olathe, KS

[@NickJohnson]

Cool! Lucky

[@TheEstebandido83]

Great Choice bro, living here for 8 years and loving it, JC rocks.

[@user-bc7nx7nr8o]

Be prepared to feel a little animosity from the other 104 counties.

[@gingergisick9187]

I live in Wichita Ks.. I love it here great place to raise a family

[@MalcolmEugene]

Lovely video. Very informative. You have given me a new perspective on Kansas.

[@TwiggyKeely]

I've been a fan of this channel for awhile now, I'm happy to see you have been here! Thank you for featuring our beautiful state! We always get ignored so it's nice to get a little attention for once 😂❤ hi from Wichita! Btw I'm a storm chaser, if you ever come out in the spring I'll take you on a storm chase!

[@bjdon99]

Nick, I hope once you finish with the 50 US states (and maybe territories?) that you hit up the 10 Canadian provinces.

[@NickJohnson]

*sigh*

[@exploringidaho]

Do it. That sounds like a good series

[@dm9489]

YES! As a Canadian who watches this channel a lot, I would also love to see a review of our beautiful country! Nick, can we make this happen?

[@bjdon99]

Unboxing Manitoba would be great

[@martcichocki5571]

@@NickJohnson plz pretty plz do Canada?

[@BigRedPower59]

As a child we moved around a lot. My Dad was a government employee. I was adopted so there was a big difference in age between my parents and I. Consequently, I was only 12 when dad retired. By that time I had lived in 7 different states. When dad retired, we moved to extreme north western Kansas. Like, 30 minute drive to the nearest store kinda rural. I did end up graduating from high school there but I simply could wait to get out. The hunting and fishing are great but there wasn’t much else to do. I.n a time before the internet there wasn’t really much opportunity for education or expansion. In short, I can see why young people are leaving in droves. There simply isn’t a good reason to stay unless you’re in an agricultural family.

[@NickJohnson]

I didn't have rural where I grew up but here we both are still taking to one another

[@Colinop]

We also need to expand the Kansan diaspora for the time the Kansan Empire will come

[@ragnarlothbrok938]

I'm a minority in a small western Kansas town with a population of 2,000 if that. Never have had a problem or any racists remarks . my neighbor is a retired sherriff and we'll talk for hours and mow each other's yard. It's quiet, very safe, calm, friendly. My gym membership is 10$ a month. If you want a calm , safe living, do research of where to live here in Kansas and live out your years

[@NjD....]

👍👍

[@kathleengriffin3616]

Several years ago I took my grandson to Hutchinson and we did so many wonderful things. We toured the Cosmosphere and learned all about the space program. We went to a place called “Flight Safety” which was a company where pilots from all over were trained on simulators. My grandson got use one to Iand a big jet and later to fly an actual Cessna. We toured a salt mine where lots of Hollywood props were stored. There were many Mennonite families in the area. That vacation was one if the best memories my grandson has. It was a Road Scholar inter generational trip. If they still offer it I highly recommend a trip to Hutchinson.

[@NjD....]

Thinking of moving to Hutch.. Been there twice.. 👍👍👍

[@leslievasquez2645]

I remember the Cosmosphere, or was a school field trip!!

[@hungvuong3417]

been here 24 years I love here I won't move out of KS anytime soon before retire

[@MrFishermanbob]

I've lived in Lenexa (Johnson County) since 1987. The growth in Lenexa the last five years is STAGGERING. When we first moved here it had somewhat of a sleepy suburb feel. No longer. It's growing TOO FAST.

[@KS5040]

Johnson County is just a typical corporate suburb with lots of snobbery, high taxes, high housing prices, too much traffic, and way too much sprawl.

[@kevinstreeter6943]

The problem is not that there are no interesting places to visit in Kansas. The problem is the boring drive to get there.

[@IchigosBestFriend]

I freakin love this channel You pull no punches good sir , hard to find anymore

[@jackierockers3552]

My state Kansas! Home Sweet Home! Lived here all my life. This video did a great job. Also we are next to Missouri so we just cross the state line and there is plenty to do there. I am not saying Kansas is not great. It is home and is really is beautiful. It is not all flat like people think. There are many landscapes with beautiful rolling hills too which is even more beautiful in the fall with all the colors. Have you ever seen a Kansas sunset? Breathtaking! Just saying! Thank you for this video about my state

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Jackie ❤️❤️

[@jeffreydancinger2875]

I've lived in Kansas since 1972. My family transfered here from Kentucky due to my Dad's job. When we arrived here, Olathe's population was around 25,000 residents. It's now around 142,000. I had some exposure to Hutcinson back in the 1980's when I marched Sky Ryders Drum & Bugle Corps for 2 seasons. I went to Emporia State University in Emporia, Lived in Wichita, KS for a year after graduating and moved to Shawnee, KS, then to Lenexa KS and then back to Olathe. I've been to the Kansas National Guard base in Salina Kansas and Fort Riley, Kansas Military Base over 22 years of Kansas National Guard Service. I've also been to Topeka quite a bit but the areas I've been through are not very impressive. Fore being a Capital one would think it's wouldn't look like a dump but it does. Maybe the newer housing areas may be nice but the City proper looks really run down and in disrepair. Homeless: Yes, we have homeless in Kansas but we don't have huge Homeless camps like in California. We have a homeless camp on the West side of Olathe that is hidden but I've dealt with people from that camp before. You will see the occasional begger at intersection in Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, KS, Olathe and Wichita. I'm pretty much done with Living in Johnson County. There are way too many people moving here from the Coasts, buying up those $550K plus homes and bringing their politics with them. I'm working to prepare my house for sale and move out to the Country where I can have 20 acres and be able to work on my hobbies without restrictions. I'm not sure where we we will be moving as we haven't gone out and really researched in person, areas we would like to live yet but I have some Ideas I don't want to share because I don't want a bunch of Left Wing crazy people following.

[@mrpoopoohead7668]

so you lived in Emporia for a few years? I am born 'n raised Wisconsinite, and I discovered Disc Golf a couple of years ago and really love it. I am 60 now and getting tired of Wisconsin winters, and want to get my exercise playing disc golf and Emporia is known as the disc golf disneyland of america. Nick was saying that Emporia sucks, I'm sure there is not much to do there? I want to find a place to live with much cheaper rent.

[@jeffreydancinger2875]

@@mrpoopoohead7668 Rent in Jonson County, KS is around $1,200 to 1,400 for a two bedroom apartment. It's probably about the same in Emporia, KS due to the University creating demand for rentals.

[@frenchfan3368]

As someone who went to high school and university in the Sunflower State, I too agree that this video is pretty much spot on to how Kansas really is. I would say Kansas is a great place to be . . . from. No, I do not miss living in Kansas as I now live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. When I do drive back to Kansas to visit friends and family, I do enjoy the fact there are few crowds and traffic issues, but the super, slow pace of life there with few opportunities does not make me want to move back there. I have also said that when I need to get away from the hustle of the big city, Kansas is a great place to get some sleep, rest, and relaxation.

[@thornbird6768]

🤣🤣 I love your intro’s 👍🏻👍🏻 Kansas actually looks really nice , 🌻

[@NickJohnson]

It does!

[@aviator2252]

its quite which i like, i have bad anxiety from my 10 years in the army, so large populations and crowds sketch me out so its perfect. but not for everyone

[@caitlynguthrie5641]

@@aviator2252 I’m in the west. My favorite thing to do before bed is listen to the silence while I’m watching the stars.

[@aviator2252]

@@caitlynguthrie5641 the stars are beautiful here when you get away from the cities, they pale in comparison to out in Kuwait and Iraq, i have never seen the milkyway so clearly. best memory from my time there by far

[@caitlynguthrie5641]

@@aviator2252 I would LOVE to see that some day. The best Milky Way sky I’ve ever seen was back in the 90s all the way down in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. It was like we could reach out and take a bite off. It was a whole other world. My best friend and I would climb up on her mom’s roof and lay there until we fell asleep. We’d always get our asses kicked for that one 🤣 But it was always worth it.

[@StephenJelinek]

Been here in rural KS 30 minutes from Topeka for just over a year. The people are great!

[@mateolisk146]

Which way from Topeka because I’m basically 30 minutes away

[@StephenJelinek]

@@mateolisk146 SW

[@nathanringwald1103]

Ok I’m from Kansas and you are right about a lot of this except the farming part and how it works. It’s a lot different and the gps and technology is misunderstood. There is no technology where they can operate their farm equipment from hundreds of miles away. A person is always in the tractor.

[@jackierockers3552]

Thanks for the video about Kansas! Love the song too! I am a Kansas. 65 years now!

[@NickJohnson]

Hi Jackie!

[@riotmakerzify]

I absolutely love these unboxing vids. What’re you going to do once you cover all states? You should do countries! Or idk what else🤔

[@ArizzieISBoss]

As a current Kansas resident, about everything you described it was spot on! Born and raised in Johnson County but not snobby. Pretty much the reason I moved to a small town.

[@Erik_Swiger]

Somewhere, there's a group of people sharing the information that, "Yeah, man, southeast Kansas is the place to set up your meth lab!" Like Angie's List, but for criminals.

[@NickJohnson]

That's sad

[@Erik_Swiger]

@@NickJohnson Well, I just figure it must be true, if meth labs are concentrated in certain areas.

[@hannah4peace]

Seks is great for artists. Inexpensive and beautiful. I don't have experience with methheads here. Wichita is our shopping area. It's fine. I grew up in ca, lived in mt and was.

[@aaronrobertson8392]

You really do an in depth analysis on these vids. Awesome work

[@curlymak5378]

I’m from Topeka. I lived in Wichita and Lawrence for 3 years and I’m now in Overland Park to be closer to work. Each town has something nice to offer, Lawrence has been my favorite place so far. I loved Wichita too, but didn’t feel super safe there and avoided going out once it got dark.

[@matthewcarriuolo3855]

I'm honestly surprised by how dangerous the cities in Kansas are. Are you and Mappy going to do a duet someday? Also, Nick, did you know that Pizza Hut was founded in Wichita? When I first heard that fact, I remember wondering why an Italian restaurant chain would be founded in a place like Kansas. Then it hit me: to make pizza, you need to bake bread. . . .

[@NickJohnson]

Yes! You do! Mappy and I did a duet once but I can't remember which video. I think it was like about poor people or something

[@c-man6376]

White Castle was founded in Wichita as well, it's strange how there's not a single one left in the state though

[@jeffatturbofish]

It is unusual in that Wichita was actually the founding location of several nationwide restaurant chains. Great place for interesting fast-food places, horrible place for anything else.

[@henryhicks5886]

as a Kansan we are too. when you encounter a hostile person it always throws us off even being a Kansan native.

[@cobano]

It makes sense. Kansas is so rural and decentralized that it seems like criminal activities may be less reported on than in urban areas It feels like something out of courage the cowardly dog because well, that's where the show takes place. Nowhere, Kansas!

[@demiller74]

Wichita has bad traffic twice a day and the aerospace industry turns over hard.

[@1Mhoram9]

So says the person who did not have to drive into and out of Charlotte North Carolina when the city decided to go from two lanes to four. It would take me two to three hours to get home.

[@1Mhoram9]

Yes, aerospace turns over hard and I’ll never forgive Boeing ever. But the traffic is nothing. There’s always more than one way to get to where you want to go.

[@demiller74]

I've been to Charlotte only for an all star race and the 600. It was the one Dale Jr looked like he won until he ran out of gas.

[@sthier24]

@@1Mhoram9 Agreed....never, never forgive Boeing!

[@Christine-fs4ug]

I've lived in the Flinthills my entire life. I love it. It's vast and beautiful.

[@Greyman1114]

Nick, I've noticed you're more recent state unboxings are much more in depth than your earlier unboxings are you going to redo the earlier ones when you finish the rest of the states?

[@NickJohnson]

No

[@logannichols5848]

I love a blunt straightforward answer.

[@punjabpainting2002]

Wow beautiful nature dear,👌 good like 👍❤

[@xxkythegreatxx7332]

I'm in my 20's and moved back to Kansas 3 years ago, the Manhattan area to be more specific. Manhattan is a wonderful area to live, nice friendly community, good schools, diversity and relatively low crime compared to other cities similar to it's size. With any college town your gonna have petty crime, but violent crimes out here don't happen very much. (unlike the wonderful state capital 40 miles to the east). Tons to do if you like the outdoors, lots of fishing, hiking, or partying since its a college town. Also jobs are starting to move in with Kansas State being a major agriculture college. They just built a massive NBAF facility by the university with tons of new jobs. In general the Manhattan area is a fun family friendly place with a lot to offer, my wife and I really enjoy and love this place.

[@sandilobianco6734]

NBAF has been supposedly being built for the last 10 years. They will not hire locals. K-state will hire out of states or foreigners to work there. I know I lived in this police town called the little apple for over 20 years. Don’t you notice all the restaurants/ businesses closed? Cocobolos, Hastings, Varneys book store etc.. It’s a dying town.

[@xxkythegreatxx7332]

@@sandilobianco6734 Hastings closed everywhere. Yes its unfortunate about Coco Bolos but they are still operating out of there catering kitchen. Alot of places come and go from Aggieville its expensive to rent that's normal for College Districts in every college town. Varney's has been closed for like 5-6 years who would of ever guessed a book store would close, since most people use Audiobooks or some other kind of internet form of reading. If that is the logic your going by every place in America is dying because places close down everyday. In order for places to be dying they need to stop gaining population, Manhattan has continued to grow every census.

[@sandilobianco6734]

@@xxkythegreatxx7332 I don’t get paid for my comments

[@JustinLMills]

I’m from Tonganoxie Kansas, we are in the nothing here part of the map.. and it’s 100% accurate

[@Lea_D.]

I'm from Kansas and this video is pretty accurate.

[@NickJohnson]

Always

[@beinggreen24]

I am actually coming to Kansas this week staying for two weeks. My boyfriend moved back there. We are planning to get a home here. This helped.. I am a little worried I’m from LA . My daughter and I are little worried about the move.

[@Lea_D.]

@@beinggreen24 Which part of the state?

[@kaylacolgan]

When I think of Kansas, I think of The Wizard Of Oz.

[@NotTheTrainGuy]

Lol

[@thelton100]

Me too

[@lots3799]

When I think of Kansas,I think of 🌪 tornados,and losing everything I worked for the last 50 years. I pass.

[@franksbtka1624]

That and Superman lol.

[@NewHaven203]

I think of meth lol

[@matthewmajestic1013]

Excellent video Mr.Johnson!, I find Kansas to be a very unique state, I always think of sunflower fields when Kansas is being talked about as well the band. I reckon I’ll make trip out to America’s Heartland:)❤️.

[@NickJohnson]

Go see it❤️

[@matthewmajestic1013]

@@NickJohnson I will 😄

[@adkjani1]

I'm an agronomist and am really impressed with your agricultural coverage in this video, Nick.

[@NickJohnson]

Cool! 👩‍🌾

[@magdastar2249]

Very informative video. Thank you. ❤👍

[@valramos3832]

You went sooo easy and soft on Kentucky, lol hahaha..

[@NickJohnson]

i know i was in a good mood that time Val

[@cyndiveach4279]

You should also, know about an Ol' saying in Wichita "Welcome to DooDah". Lived in Kansas most of my life. Love it there!

[@get_em_jank2973]

Lived here my whole life never heard anybody say welcome to doo dah hahahaah

[@jeffsea6490]

*Great Narrative Accurate Content, Thx4Sharing* 👍🇺🇸

[@vinnybruce2874]

I love that show theme.. Wow that brings back the 80s. I was born in Texas.

[@kevmar2567]

Don't be envious of CA and NY... keep your basic values in Kansas.

[@KS5040]

Kansas has no values, brain dead high tax Republicans that won't to push their big government morality on everyone with their fixation on social issues.

[@CarlJones14]

Great video Nick, really nice length, I think this is better, especially with local interviews. I realise getting good interviewees is hard. 👍

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Carl people are actually pretty excited to talk!

[@CarlJones14]

@@NickJohnson yep, but can you use what they say?

[@justinmasterson4611]

Awesome video I like the interviews at the end

[@otnesoriginals7946]

What a great video. You are doing a wonderful job!