Stoic Indigenous Memes/BEARSUN Visits Native Americans!

The "mean" looking Native American is a trope in Hollywood and the media. It's used so much we Native American's often make fun of it. We cover some memes related to that! Bearsun Visits the Navajo Nation as well!
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[@ncredbird3998]

So funny story that happened to my dad at a powwow. We are eating lunch, he's still wearing his traditional wear and a lady walks up and says, I didn't know Indians ate hotdogs. My dad looks at me and says, that was a buffalo leg. She didn't know what to do after that. Like don't people get we are human of today and we even shop at stores for food and clothes? It's funny I can't help it

[@ashballs_2230]

Most people with common sense understand that. I will tell you that in most public schools they hardly ever teach us about how Native Americans live today in fact they really only bring up native tribes when referencing colonial wars. I know a lot of people who still think that Native Americans act in a stereotypical way because that’s all they’ve been taught.

[@ryestev8515]

From Canada and some people here think we still live in igloos but iam ojibway and i say we live in long houses lol

[@ncredbird3998]

@@ashballs_2230 that's a sad fact. I'll tell you we are still here, going strong, teach our values, language, etc.. Much info out there if you want to educate yourself. We welcome all

[@ncredbird3998]

@@ryestev8515 I've got a great friend, Ojibwe brother that said that exact thing. It's sad really but a great laugh for us. Be well

[@aliciadupuy9228]

... city ppl....

[@johnbiehl6598]

You guys & gals always make me smile--I'm 80 & don't always hear what you're saying, but just seeing you laugh, brightens my day!

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

Say again? Lol

[@deborahmillette]

Hey is that Dallas Goldtooth?

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@John Biehl : Comments like yours also brighten my day. ^-^

[@laurajarrell6187]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 Hi! We meet in different threads! 🥰✌

[@johnbiehl6598]

THANK YOU

[@raven2795]

Tried your fry bread recipe. It’s was light as air… in fact it was like I didn’t have anything in my mouth at all 😂. Thanks for sharing!

[@saguaro2231]

Well played!!!

[@tuffgirl922]

Raven, you are going to have to share how you did it with me😂

[@MNkno]

"Special diet lite" recipe, it seemed like...

[@mrsbigmamayas3765]

😆😆😆😆

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

Oh, man. The Makah tribal chairman faked out the central library exec who was trying to appropriate our local library funds, by stoically going, “I have heard your words and I will take them to my council.” We were all dying. He saved our funds! ❤️🙏

[@doriswhite1348]

I Love this story. :)

[@eagle191]

Good to hear they are staying strong and keeping what little they have been given. I'm an old friend of Chester (used to live out on Tsoo-Yess Beach Rd). I love all the Makah that live out there, it's been too long since I've been to Neah Bay...thanks for reminding me that I need to get out there. Aho

[@stephanieyee9784]

That is great news Donna. The "voice" obviously came in handy and the tribe won.

[@nicolestlouis6411]

😂👍❤️

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

@@eagle191 Since the lockdown began, I stand on the Clallam Bay beach on the powwow weekend and tell “Happy Makah Days!” to Neah Bay. Wishes for strength and safety for them. 🙏❤️

[@baskervillebee6097]

My Cherokee Dad sat stoically in his chair every night of my life. Mom always said we have to watch the westerns because that's what he likes. He never said anything. When I was in high school he said, " Can we watch that show where the guy steals stuff?" (It Takes A Thief) Mom and I nearly fell off the couch. "There are no horses in that show." He didn't answer. Mom and I could have watched all kinds of shows all of those years.

[@MrReddevil420]

This is why you don't make lifelong assumptions lol. Still tho, prayers for all the shows y'all missed

[@baskervillebee6097]

@@MrReddevil420 You had to be there. Daddy only watches westerns was written in stone.

[@dexocube]

My mum made my dad baked potato at least once a week for more than twenty years, until one day I was talking with him about baked potatoes and he said "I hate baked potatoes." I grassed him up so he never had to eat another baked potato again.

[@MelissaThompson432]

That's funny. "Watching TV With Daddy" was such a thing in my childhood that I kept watching "his shows" long after he lost interest. He never cared for westerns, though.

[@shawnsisler3743]

I watched boxing and old comedies with grandpa. Him in his rocker made by my grandma's grandfather, and me on his lap...lol

[@cherylmillard2067]

My partner is indigenous Quechua from the Peruvian Andes. To make him laugh I call him "stone face" because he looks so serious all the time, he's such a good guy.

[@fragolegirl2002]

That’s a quechua name. Rumiñawi means stone face. And rumiñawi is a historical figure in Inca history

[@cherylmillard2067]

@@fragolegirl2002 thank you for the lovely reply.

[@cherylmillard2067]

@I Saw You Coming I hired him and his friend to play music at a gallery opening.

[@beverlycarswell5291]

"Resting Stone Face"

[@marieknight9385]

My Great grandmothers were featured on the cover of "The Book of Elders, The life stories & wisdom of great American Indians," published in 1994, and on it they were shown as these stoic grandma's, I later found out that they didn't like the photographer because of that picture, it was not how they usually took pictures together. Plus he would ask inappropriate questions and made a lot of ignorant statements. Anyway, our family photos show them all side by side smiling, laughing or singing together, there was hardly any of them looking all stern like that, and you can see the irritation in their eyes too. One of them even refused to speak English in front of him, and she only did that with people she didn't like. I miss them

[@patricia_ann]

Omg Marie. I have that book !! I always wondered about that cover photo because it didn't really seem to fit the title of "The Book of Elders "...thank you for sharing.

[@marieknight9385]

@@patricia_ann I saw the unpublished pictures they took during that interview and they were mostly smiling and sitting side by side and he insisted they pose like they did on the cover photo. I definitely wouldn't have chosen that one over the other ones

[@othellotyrant3152]

I have the book, 'Sand In A Whirlwind' and the picture is the " Stoic Native " is on the cover. At school, elementary and middle, all of the Natives that I knew were always laughing and goofing off.Unless you started something with them. Then it got serious real quick.

[@namespacefnz]

I’m Mexican (born in the Midwest tho) & my parents still speak their Zapotec dialect so my family is all one still with the old ways, anyways I thought this too about US natives…that is until I did time with a bunch of natives lmfao! Bro I ain’t never laughed or been roasted so hard in my life 😂🤣😂🤣 We All the same 🤍 #respect

[@MrReddevil420]

Bro, best way to pass that time is laugh. Stay free brother🤘🏾

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

That's fantastic they still speak Zapotec though. It's sad that so many interesting languages have been lost. But yea, these guys always brighten my day! ^-^

[@namespacefnz]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 Yeah some dialect of it but what it reminds me of is when I speak Spanish with a friend in front of a black or white friend & they like “WHAT YALL SAYING😫” so when mom & dad talk now in it I’m like “HEY! This MERICA! We speak Spanish or English here!”😂🤣😂 -- When I was a youngin & they spoke it it was bc me or one of my brother was gonna get an azz kickin lol

[@nozecone]

@@namespacefnz Oh, man - you should be trying to learn the language ... you'll regret not making the attempt some day.

[@supremethomas7455]

Word g Homies be saying crazy shit lol

[@bighornriver1648]

I used to go into my employer's office when he was out of town and act like I was telling him off. Everybody got a good laugh out of it. It really wasn't a proper way for a controller to act, but accountants like to have fun too!

[@MarieLaveau56]

My favorite thing I’ve learned trying to get to know natives is the sense of humor. The smiles are so beautiful. And acting stoic for humor. 😁

[@kodypratt]

EEeeeeEEeEEEEEEEEEEEe!!!! Another man done gone.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

I live in Japan. We get the "inscrutable" image a lot, too. Isn't that the way of people? But I have my stereotypical image of Californians, New Englanders, Southerners, too. so I guess I can't complain.

[@apriljk6557]

Wait till you hear about California Natives. 😏

[@saguaro2231]

really nicely insightful, lol, to me at least.....what a wonderful history and culture you do have....and are just like people everywhere too.....

[@Fournier46]

In Europe people have instantly guessed I was from California, and they said "it's because of your smile" ^_ ^ I think being born caucasian-Californian is essentially like "playing life on an easier difficulty setting" in many ways. It breaks my heart to hear of the way other people are often treated because of _negative_ stereotypes about them!

[@apriljk6557]

@@Fournier46 they're being polite, it's our accents;)

[@slipstreamxr3763]

I'm part Polish-American , we Slavs tend to do the "stone face" thing too a lot. My mother always had problems getting me to smile genuinely in family pictures.

[@Ruthie888]

I really loved that people were kind to the bear guy as he passed through. Way to be cool.

[@megustamusic94]

3:15 using tools to get the guy out of his vest and there'll be Pat, holding the flashlight 🔦🤣

[@rainydaylady6596]

😂🤣😂💕

[@dexocube]

The flashlight joke ain't going away

[@Flowergurl2000]

I got my jingle dress pin today, thanks for turning me onto the project. Us dancers gotta stick together and keep dancing to heal the earth.

[@dwightwc212]

Yes. Those family recipes are worth keeping secret. I'm still trying to get Bush's beans recipe, but that darn dog is still not talking. 😉

[@spiceyboogerspiceybooger6437]

He tried but that dang human blocks him everytime😄

[@dwightwc212]

🤣

[@operasinger89]

🤣🤣🤣

[@genghis_connie]

Man, my blood pressure spiked when I thought she was about to give away her fry bread secrets.

[@jamesy3862]

That fry bread recipe is legit 💯 We all know it’s handfuls and palm sized portions for measuring lol

[@dcinrb8538]

My sister tried to learn our Mom's tortilla recipe..... different size hands. When I tried years later, same size hands as Mom, but All of them turned out square shaped (?) Only my Dad ate every square bite.... thank you Dad for the 💕 love. Take care and be safe 😷

[@NitaKerns]

"I ate chili" is now my go-to response anytime my boss asks me to do something at work lol

[@User-ft7tm]

I’m Native Hawaiian and a lot of the jokes are similar and the sense of humor. All luv❤️

[@Mike_Jones1980]

The ONLY thing that used to put my son to sleep was that bounce, rock, sway combo!

[@karinbergman1646]

Good way to deal with colic!

[@susanfanning9480]

So cute!

[@loretta2539]

Forreal, I use to put my siblings in my baby board and bounce, rock, sway them to sleep lol. Even kids I baby sat for I did this and they konked out lmao

[@marieknight9385]

For real, that's how we get our momma guns💪 and walking legs 🦵

[@Violet-qf8dr]

The first time I danced with my newborn, I thought he would get all excited, but he fell asleep right away.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

That Bearsun thing just confused my kid he yelled "Pokemon!"..Oh Lawd Jesus

[@TwoPartyIllusion]

I was once a fan of @patrikisnative, now I'm a full blown air conditioner!!!

[@heatherthomas7545]

So a five minute ad came on and I let it play to support your channel. Meanwhile, I scrolled through the comments. You guys are bringing people together from all cultures, races, countries, and walks of life. Bravo to you for spreading love and laughter.

[@Pinup_Panda]

You're awesome. Just a heads up, if you let the ad play for at least 30 seconds, they get paid. 👍🏾

[@theclyde9577]

@@Pinup_Panda I did not know that, thank you. I'll watch again and let it run

[@rhondawright4027]

I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy your You Tube series. There isn’t enough laughter in this world and every time I watch your show I laugh and sometimes laugh really hard. I so appreciate your ability to make fun of yourselves. If you can’t laugh at yourself how sad one’s life must be.

[@m3diterra]

So true. Much respect

[@adoxartist1258]

Same! And I share them with my family. 😃💛

[@rockgamegirl4551]

"We're still IN LINE!!!" how I feel waiting in line at Disney

[@mellou04]

Dang, really called me out like that. I thought it was just a ‘mom thing’ to shush or hum while rocking your babies because it sounds like the womb. 😜 My oldest needed to be bounced and loved movement, honestly he’s 10 and even now doesn’t stay still!

[@maddawgRSS]

I'm a dad that did it too not just mama bears I always thought walking with me was easier than me rocking

[@christinegelabert1651]

She's doing the Rattle Rock with saying the Schhhuuu!!! Schhhuuu!!! Schhhuuu!!! kinda sharply like that... it's the sound of a Native rattle when we dance not a a soft baby's rattle, and the sharp bounce is teaching the dance to beats of drums. 😉❤️😎#ProudTaino #ProudNYMohawk

[@mellou04]

@@christinegelabert1651 That’s interesting. Must just be in my Ojibwe blood then. 😆

[@TheWonderwy]

Missed you guys. Glad to see these last two. Laughter has been short of late. Thanks for todays laughs.

[@stephanieyee9784]

The bloke being shoe horned into his vest at the rodeo is Me in lockdown now in Sydney, Australia! Brett is so funny. I love it when he does the "voice". Thanks Pat, Jacob and Ty. ☮❤🦘🇦🇺

[@nicolestlouis6411]

Hey, lockdown got us all a lil plumper. You'll get your girlish figure back one day!

[@Oishionna]

Thank you so much for this channel. I love the way you present everything with such joy and laughter, and let us who are not native share a little and learn a little too.

[@m.a.v.6172]

It's great to see you guys. Always happy to watch your show

[@jml8975]

I'm not native, but the one about Dads and rain was absolutely SPOT ON!!! Love the channel Patrick, keep up the great work!

[@spiceyboogerspiceybooger6437]

I complained about a storm every person older than me at work...yeah but we needed that rain...I needed my electricity too😑

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

AND the one about the traffic!

[@mar79921]

Have you watched the pbs cartoon Molly of Denali yet? It's about a native Alaskan. Watch the episode Grandpa Drum! It made me cry both happy and sad tears!

[@MrChristianDT]

You are going to look up "Wapos Bay" right now, mister.

[@mar79921]

@@MrChristianDT I identify as she/her and I love wapos bay! I always watch fnx

[@stephaniec3759]

after that first stoic scene, some of us like to eat, then you three were eating, I nearly spit my drink out laughing . 😆💜

[@Akamos11]

I’m so excited to try your fry bread recipes. That was hilarious. 🤣🤣

[@alexandraaaron9705]

Agreed

[@brennaanderson-dowd3557]

"Some of us like to eat." I felt that in my soul.

[@newatthis50]

My sister in law was one of the most beautiful spirits. Stoic when in pain or being hurt but had a wonderful humor !! Wish she was still here to learn from

[@kimharding2246]

You always make me laugh! Great video as usual! I used to produce educational videos for the Baltimore American Indian Center. And one time I brought along a young man as a production assistant who kept looking around as we were setting up to record an interview. I finally asked, “what’s the matter?” He asked,”where are all the Indian people?” Confused, I said “they’re all in their offices working… “ He goes, “But no one’s wearing any feathers.” 😂

[@Laura-mi3nv]

I just watched the first episode of "Reservation Dogs," I truly hope you guys are working on a review of that. I have high hopes for the rest of the show. lol, you showed one of the characters.......... did you even know he was from the show?

[@officialelisajimenezhunger9391]

Me too!! Giving the good!!

[@MrReddevil420]

Isn't that what's his face from the 1491s? Edit: yeah it is, Dallas Goldtooth. He's been around for a decade at least

[@patrickisanavajo]

Reservation Dogs Review Episode coming this week!!

[@maddawgRSS]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💯

[@MarieLaveau56]

Jacob and Patrick! I love you guys! And all your friends that you bring! Makes my day! Every day!

[@susanfanning9480]

It's always great to see you young fellows. You do a good job by making us older folks happy. Keep up the good work. We need you!

[@terriamaya2896]

Hilarious as usual and it’s my medicine to lift my spirits, bless y’all 🙏🏼

[@bryanjames7528]

At work my co workers asked me why I look serious all the time. I told them they aren't funny thats why lol. They looked at me n start laughing but I still have my stoic look on. They asked why I'm not laughing, that was a good joke. I told them I am laughing 😆 Still got my stoic look on lol

[@davefarnsworth3020]

Hey, I was at the gas pump one day with my Chihuahua in my Corolla. Native guy on the other side of the pump with his husky in the 4x4 pickup. He had on his stoic face. I said hey mister, I bet your dog could whup my dog. He couldn't help himself, he had to laugh.

[@willtijerina5149]

Another great one. Getting to watch this and the first episodes of Reservation Dogs on the same day is the perfect day!

[@officialelisajimenezhunger9391]

I did the same!! Ans I had to watch both twice cuz so good!! #keepingthegood

[@KootFloris]

Once again lovely, fun and educational. Love from Amsterdam!

[@MarieLaveau56]

I follow Brett from seeing him on your show. He is hilarious 😆.

[@zacharyjames9602]

Was having a rough day and then saw this. Thanks dudes.

[@lornahowerton1379]

I love you guys. You show the creativity and the humor of Natives is not lost and triumphs in adversity.

[@rebeccamartin2399]

Hey guys, love to watch you guys joke around, reminds me so much of me and my husband and our friends. Yes, I'm old! Lol. Stay safe!😊👍

[@rustyshakelford1279]

“ be great if he gets to the POW wow and no one is there, just a giant robot Buffalo going “ Sorry folks, the pow wow is delayed for two weeks for inspections and repairs, A- Hyuck”

[@sandrasmith7065]

"some of us love to eat..." The best, thanks for that.

[@jakejones66]

I get so much from this channel! I learn about Native culture and enjoy the humor! Thanks for doing yous, boos!

[@llharris4837]

So glad I found you. Your laughs are infectious. I needed some good Indian Medicine tonight. You're the best.

[@alro11]

love your guests! Ty Allison must be a jewelry maker! beautiful!

[@edwardcharron2610]

I noticed even the Rez Dogs were chillin around BearSun. Another great episode, keep them coming and thank you.

[@brendamoon2660]

I love you guys just laughing together. I feel like I'm sitting around the table with my crazy friends

[@granavelenciamethalaka]

Man, you guys never fail to make me laugh. I'm a 33 year old Indian woman from India, and your content always be playing with my heartstrings. Jam on!

[@pattysouza2954]

I love watching your shows. They make me laugh and I have to send them to my daughter.

[@robingray5037]

My attempt at making fry bread after watching this video turned out like "Sorry, we are experiencing technical difficulties". And everyone loved it! Thanks for the all the tips!

[@jodylarson5317]

always happy to see a new upload!!! HAHAHA and when Patrick introduced the main topic, Tyler and Jacob both - expressionless, still ... stoic, you might say

[@UnknoownsWrld]

lmao love your videos always make me laugh idk what to comment

[@michellem4118]

*sighs* just going to have to ask Google for a fry bread recipe now lol

[@alexandraaaron9705]

My Friend was Talking about Fry Bread the Other Day as She was Making It: "NEVER more than 1/2cup of Sugar or You're making Fried DOUGH" ... This is All I Know...

[@banchara]

Thank you so much for this channel and for putting yourselves out there and sharing all the love and laughs.

[@Eekamouse6]

Can I just say how much I appreciate ya’ll and your channel. Nice to have a good honest laugh and to see how much fun you guys have together.

[@deirdrecorey3876]

I'm always so happy when I see y'all have a new video out!!! I know I'm going to laugh!!! Thank you for all the happiness you spread.

[@amybrizendine1863]

Another great video. You and Jacob are awesome, and you bring on the greatest guests. I hope you continue doing this for many years to come.

[@poamokaela]

Loved the guest this week!! 👏🏽🤘🏽

[@amandab2993]

I love this channel so much, I already can't wait for the next episode 💚

[@catastrophe5216]

I need more Patrick in my life omg so wholesome

[@suzaynnschick158]

I always enjoy spending time with you! Thanks for putting your work out there.

[@donnamartin2327]

I'm an older caucasian lady and I really enjoy your videos thanks

[@shelleyburnham3513]

🤣😂🤣😂 awesome thank you for the laughter. You guys are great!

[@dcinrb8538]

When I need a quick laugh, I rewatch the pants wearing bison video you made. Can you film a reaction video to the actress meeting up with a 🐻 bear while grocery shopping? Patrick might have to judiciously "beep" the audio though. Lol Take care and be safe 😷

[@mlee6842]

Omg. Didn't know about this one...have to see it!!

[@debbygordon1432]

I just found you guys today while I was looking for clips from the Reservation Dog. My daughter, who lives in Oklahoma, was all excited bcuz she found out that it was filmed in Oklahoma. Lol. You guys and your guests are wonderful! I've been watching your videos all day and laughing...my dog kept looking at me like I was a nut. I hope you keep making your videos and continue educating people about your culture.

[@Trauma1129]

Your show is Great ! I'm watching the new show on FX "Reservoir Dogs", and I can't stop thinking of you. Its like you wrote the show :-)

[@lindabaker3655]

Love watching you guys, you always make me smile. Always look forward to seeing you

[@alexandraaaron9705]

My friend is Eastern Band Cherokee. I was Sitting at the Table as She was Making Fry Bread RIGHT in FRONT of ME and I Couldn't Remember How She Made It 5minutes after She was Done🤔✨Native Magic ✨ I felt REALLY Special🥰

[@officialelisajimenezhunger9391]

Allways sooo great!! You guys and your community are all so talented and always give me a great smile and joy!! Such a pleasure and many many great goodnesses!!

[@Luna-ki3rj]

thank you for the smiles and laughs xx

[@heatherandgertrude]

ah man. I was in such a bad mood. Couldn't get out of it. You guys always make me bust a gut! I accidentally woke my husband up from laughing so hard at your videos. Thanks for that.

[@mediaaddict3997]

That was probably the most authentic recipe for fry bread I have seen in a while. You know its true.... the secrets don't get given up that easy.

[@lavwrenbeeh7836]

I had a sh*t week here in Vegas. Thank you for making me laugh :)) Ayyyeeeee!

[@gomezaddams6470]

Patrick you have accomplished so much ! So have you Jacob. XO You too! Always happy to see that notice ...✌🏽

[@saguaro2231]

oh, One of the Best...so many laughs....you explain being human soooo well.....& I loved your guest! Really, you all just related to the videos so well, and thus, taught we "non-native people" the joy of just being yourselves

[@kiwiflare]

"Ok let's hop into our next videooo" 🤣 🤣 this content was exactly what my day needed

[@lalaj5831]

I always feel happier after watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your joy with us.

[@tlockerk]

This is always a channel that makes me smile...we need it!!

[@Trendlespin]

I love you people. All your wit and laughter makes me think it is missing in my life. Gonna find more things to laugh about!

[@peterdowd1723]

I found you guys about a week ago. Half Irish half Icelandic and we have the same sense of humor. I laugh my ass off watching your stuff. I save all insects and put them outside. I’ve always wanted to be Native American, maybe I am reincarnated🤣

[@overit1343]

The we needed the rain video…that’s my husband every time. Could be raining nonstop for two weeks and he’ll be looking out the window, “ yeah, we needed this.”

[@williamcarter9380]

I'm always glad when I watch you . Thanks.

[@yvettebrand2034]

Ha! Edmonton Oilers rgt here! The vest reminds me how I stuff my suitcase!!🤣🤣🤣✌🏼❤️🪶

[@coconutty1627]

I have no idea how KZbin put your channel in my feed, but it's the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Now I get to go watch all the old videos and keep laughing. You're awesome! ❤

[@dennismiller9975]

You guys have the best show on KZbin! Really enjoy!

[@salomeydraws]

Natives are some of the funniest people alive, much love ❤️

[@karinbergman1646]

You are all so funny and adorable. I wish you made more vlogs, Patrick Willie!! I love the Stoic Native skits.💗

[@sandyhartman2310]

You always make me smile, and laugh out loud! Thank You! Gods Bless all! 🙏🤗🙏

[@sasmythe9350]

I should have saved all these somewhere cause I really need to laugh nowadays. Thanks. I have to make sure to hit the loo before I watch your videos.

[@rjay4019]

You all are fun to watch and talented with your media skills. Thanks for the laughs.

[@traceyboyer8839]

You guys never disappoint us. Thanks for another entertaining episode!