Off The Record: What's BETTER About Your Native Country? China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.

[@OfficialMeridiem]

lmao bart getting up in the first 7 seconds of the video is iconic

[@josesantiago1509]

Nick starting to do it a bit when he sits in Barts chair 😂

[@weweweLit]

yes I been noticing this for months now

[@pkruez2089]

These longer format discussions are fantastic.

[@bethnichols2875]

I like hearing the comparisons to see what the similarities are vs the differences. Edit: I really liked Joe's travel vlogs from the different countries he has visited that he would post on his channel.

[@chriscentury]

I just came back to the states after staying with my family in the Philippines for one month and it goes to show less is more. Family is heavily prioritized, so having all your family there and no one but your siblings and parent here makes you realize that sometimes its not the place you’re in, but rather who you’re with, no matter the struggles. Sana all kasama.

[@kl1467]

Ive been living in Taiwan for 4 years and I've never seen someone shit on the floor 😂 but I visited Shanghai for 1 week and I saw two people shitting on the street 😂😂😂😂😂

[@d.oldbanana]

LMMMMAOO

[@MoanaSelwyn]

🤣😂

[@jameschen-gt8rm]

Yea, calling BS on that one. Never seen anyone shit in public, been to China multiple times. Especially wouldn't happen in a modern city like Shanghai.

[@kl1467]

@@jameschen-gt8rm imagine thinking your individual experience of a country of over 1 billion people is exactly how that country operates on a daily basis

[@Pangcah88]

​@@jameschen-gt8rmI've been all over China and definitely seen parents putting down a newspaper and letting children shit on the street.

[@besarionrompuy8180]

i just realized ryan’s necklace is just 2 cigarettes 💀💀💀

[@antoniobautista6718]

I agree with Ryan, as a Pinoy, on the point that in here we always love to joke around and look for fun. But it's just a way for us to destress with the very much hard lives we live here. Everything is so much harder to do here compared to the US, so we take every opportunity we can to enjoy ourselves. As for snobby Filipinos, I think the world has a skewed view of our people and country here. There are just as many snobby and stuck up Filipinos here as any country. But foreigners don't see it because most of the time they either go to the richer areas in the capital region or known tourist cities where people want to accommodate to keep our "hospitable" image. Hospitality is a big thing here for us Pinoys, but the hospitality we show to foreigners is different. As for the real Philippines, you'd see it on the street, with dirty yet sturdy plastic chairs, with Pinoys joking and eating and drinking lutongbahay in karinderiyas. That image of the Philippines is not really promoted to foreigners, and that's why I would argue that foreigners, even American Pinoys like Ryan don't really know much of the real Philippines unless they go out and visit the provincial areas and stay for a good while.

[@jchikarachu]

Great episode again. Dammit Nick idk what subsidize means either 😂

[@gemini4276]

I agree that in Asia especially in Singapore where i am at, you have to be good at studying, it determines your success. So if you are a creative person , its not as valued although now the government has set up art schools and even sports schools to cultivate those people who have that kind of talents. The government is pushing for people to be more well rounded and don't want people to emphasize on academic success only. Which is a step in the right direction. But i love America in a way that since it is so diversed, people appreciate different types of beauty. Whereas in Asia, they prefer skinny girls with fair complexion only. I also appreciate the u.s. for having a lot of tech companies. We in Singapore benefit a lot from it because these companies in the silicon valley set up Asian HQ in Singapore. It's a blessing to us in the tech industry and i love how the benefits of these tech companies compared to local Sg companies.

[@Jayydubss]

They should invite the comedian Andrea Jin on the show…she’d be great and vibe well I think

[@De_rekening_a.u.b.]

I discovered her on IG a few days ago. She's hilarious 😂

[@victoriamiranda-stotelmyre4382]

In Fiji family’s go to McDonalds for thanksgiving. It gets so crowded on that holiday and everyone sees their neighbors at McDonalds. Fijians call it the American embassy.

[@brokeasskidddd]

Hoping time will come to earn money doing the job that feeds my soul, not just my stomach.

[@brandonvincent5695]

Lived in China for 3 years American food definitely better. Can’t believe man said hamburgers are just as good maybe one spot in the city would be as good an American burger place. Pizza you can’t find one

[@neutral6941]

Taiwan has great food.

[@CuongChanster]

Almost any asian country. I always look forward to eating the food and culture. America feels like you have opportunities to succeed in life.

[@MattyCWalker]

It’s nice seeing Joe wong

[@kiarademoner]

What I love about Peru more than America the most is the food. Dear Lord, when I go visit Peru I start eating everything. It’s the best.

[@rybo510]

No worries about it

[@itinnyi]

Joe's going to lose an inch when finds out that they are faster than Japan's.

[@ramsr1127]

China's high speed trains are actually faster than Japan's. Sorry Joe

[@shad0wCh8ser]

Might fall off the tracks tho.

[@joek7031]

@@shad0wCh8ser quit drinking that radioactive water, hardly any trains falling off track except in the US..

[@dennisestradda9746]

@@joek7031 90 percent of China ground water is polluted.

[@shad0wCh8ser]

@@joek7031 Tofu Dreg. Trust Nothing there. Lay off the gutter oil. It's affecting your cognitive abilities and radioactive water is in Japan. We have good old fashioned lead water here.

[@YovaniBinuelo]

Yooo invite ma dawg big herc backk!! What a tb ryan

[@DionIjeh1991]

No Bart, people with dylexia can read, just that they have difficulties reading however they can read.

[@weweweLit]

I think bart gets up in end is to check or press stop on the cameras.

[@bobbyalistor]

yea lol they mentioned they dont have video cameras, they use the ones for photography, so everything is manual, which explains why the focus gets weird sometimes

[@brokeasskidddd]

That's why other culture like BPO's or callcenters work for Filipinos because they offer a way better salary than regular jobs.

[@Zalazaar]

Saying China is well run is the funniest joke he's done lol

[@jameschen-gt8rm]

He said the train system is well run. If you've ever been to Asia you would know the transportation blows the US out of the water. Literally no comparison whatsoever.

[@stevemathis9702]

Omg i love hearing him say traim

[@pingpong5877]

What's better in Hmong than the US is you can force a woman to marry you. What's better in the US than Hmong is you can be anything than just a farmer.

[@kk23481]

Hey Joe in Japan they have hunting licenses for guns. still only one or two gun deaths overall a year that’s crazy

[@Hellobro2727]

And americans still dont think banning guns will help the problem

[@DonAntonio6]

With what wilderness

[@BurittoSandwich]

​@@DonAntonio6Japan is one of the most forested countries in the world with at least 50% of it being forests.

[@brokeasskidddd]

qualifications to have a job in the PH is high but they offer low salary. Imagine you need to be a graduate at least to work as a crew? Hell no.

[@Tonydinh100]

when did joe get married??

[@bethnichols2875]

He married Hannah around a year and a half ago, yet he didn't post the video to his personal channel, with the announcement, and the ceremony until 4 months ago. The title of the video is: So... We got married

[@jpcambe7674]

Hahaha neck pit! 😂

[@weweweLit]

u guys should invite MC Jin and talk about the Chinese rap scene, Chinese hip pop is on the rise!

[@zacharyfps1938]

I don't have anything that I like in America but I'm here...lmao...go china man!!!

[@9840vajjayquiiii]

Joe do a full japanese episode!! Great place lame attitude 😂

[@Zhcwu]

oh my god it was a disgrace...... damn harsh words but true american public transportation is quite terrible.

[@bhopirl4552]

I think American gyms are the best...Europe and Asia dont have many nice gym facilities and theyre smaller

[@iLoneWolfy]

Gang baby

[@jasin95]

Gang baby gonna go goo goo gat gat on ya

[@ayabeihere]

Invite comedian Leslie Liao that girl is funny.

[@dz-dg9sv]

To Joe’s point around the 19-20 min mark, I’ve lived in China now for 7+ years. I think the entrepreneurial spirit here is almost comparable to that of the US. Most of my friends here are local Chinese, and it seems like everyone’s dream is to exit the corporate rat race ASAP and start your own business. You’ll always see dumb Americans on social media being like “China=communism, communism bad! China bad!” But this is the most hyper-capitalistic society we’ve ever seen, and it’s certainly reflected in the attitudes that young folks have here towards working and “making it”.

[@jay1jayf]

cap

[@c_pistons9989]

Yes, the economy is some what capitalistic, but that is where it ends. There economy is crumbling for a reason, you say "the attitudes that young folks have here towards working and “making it”" But the stats show otherwise. China's youth has an INSANELY high unemployment rate and very little jobs are being created due to lack of youth starting new businesses. The argument Joe is making is factually correct, you may have a different anecdotal experience, but statistically you are wrong.

[@Diddy_claps_Meek_Mill]

China is economically capitalist, not a full capitalist it's more so monoply/ enterprises. but, for the most part china is communist so "young dumb americans" aren't wrong. I'm a chinese native who moved to hawaii by 13 years old.

[@SmileB4uDie]

@@c_pistons9989 I believe Joe was talking about Japan because in Japan, it is not culturally normal to deviate from the standard which is being a salaryman. In China, you can start businesses just like in U.S. It's also hard because you needa lot of capital just like in the U.S. There are technically more entrepreneurs in China due to the amount of people. It's ironic because China is arguably more capitalistic than U.S at this point. China does have a high unemployment rate currently due to burn out and essentially the rat race, but this is true for almost all countries because of inflation. Still this is a huge problem in China. China's economy is not crumbling. That is western propaganda. It's gdp is not rising in the double digits anymore, but it is still positive and one of the highest among the super powers. If you take a look at the real economics you'll see how its actually doing.

[@c_pistons9989]

@@SmileB4uDie Of course in pure numbers there are more entrepreneurs but percentage wise there is not. They are struggling to create jobs(Product of not enough entrepreneurs). The high unemployment rate is not because of burn out. It is because of the high amount of students who have had higher education because of government funding, but not enough jobs that require these skills and pay enough for these skills. GDP is not a direct correlation to how well an economy is doing. It can be a useful tool to look at, but it is definitely not propaganda that China's economy is crumbling. Some of the biggest banks in China have gone out of business because of increase in rates and not making payments. And one of the company's was the biggest company, Blackrock. And now this brings us to the real estate crisis, new home sales have dropped by 33% and that is over 65 million vacant homes. The amount of funds received by countries have dropped about 500 billion yuan, and over 85% of houses are sold through presale which is up from 50% from 2005. Now I could go on and on about statistics that show how China's economy is crumbling, but I think it would really be better if you go and look at these statistics yourself. Because in nearly every metric, besides GDP, the economy is failing.

[@lerrojcv3987]

😂😂😅😅😂😅😂

[@SpAzZzZz_]

Day 31 of ryans cult. Everyone gets thier dream car. What is yours?

[@mannyramirez7609]

Chevelle ss

[@SpAzZzZz_]

@@mannyramirez7609 I love the 69 SS

[@rybo510]

1969 Chevelle orange and black. I have wanted that car for 35 years.

[@SpAzZzZz_]

@@rybo510 yesss. 72 split bumper camaro, Blue with thick white stripes is mine. Or a Koenigsegg

[@adrianangg_]

Porsche Tays 4S, it looks sick af

[@leejohns2010]

I heard this conversation in previous episode so in my opinion they need to wrap this "complaining" in another angle especially Joe. so what we complain? Asians complain Africans complain Europeans complain. there is nothing wrong to be critical of one's own government. In my opinion Joe needs to articulate better because it sounds like he can complain all he wants and when other Americans complain somehow it's unpatriotic? how many times have we heard Joe complaining our government or hollywood or media or teachers in the same or similar tunes like fox news?

[@minty8429]

You sure love complaining

[@weweweLit]

crime in china also low, cause camera everywhere ☺

[@joek7031]

The US has more surveillance per capita.. yet it still isn't safe..

[@SmileB4uDie]

More so its safer because of the culture and they're civilized 😊 U.S actually has more surveillance cameras per capita compared to China

[@Pangcah88]

自以為的中國人

[@ChooChoo93210]

Where’s David?

[@bethnichols2875]

Either in his backyard growing tomatoes, spending time with his wife Mariel, on Dudes Behind the Foods with Tim, on When Foodie Calls with Tim, helping Tim babysit Tim and Chia's kids, or on Genius Brain doing his own podcast.

[@xronxronx]

So he doesn’t like Amurica? Then go home and enjoy your train.

[@xronxronx]

And your hamburgers.

[@jameschen-gt8rm]

Sensitive much? Where did he say that he doesn't like it?

[@tiGGrteik]

but downfall of america is high black crime tooo much freedom of bad influence.....

[@TheDraco175]

Imagine unironically thinking "will and work ethic" will make you successful.

[@valeriamedrano7870]

Someone commenting this unironically lol

[@Diddy_claps_Meek_Mill]

Not everyone can become a billionaire in a single life time. That's not how life works. Neither does it require you be a corporate criminal to make billions of dollars.

[@CuongChanster]

Almost any asian country. I always look forward to eating the food and culture. America feels like you have opportunities to succeed in life.