Pure Michigan: Pothole Season

spoof of the Pure Michigan commercials, by John Kerfoot, highlighting pothole season

[@Isabelle-mn9zh]

Pure Michigan. Our cars don't come with one spare tire. They come with four.

[@urwrstntmre]

Driving in MI is like driving on the fuckin moon

[@blizzard1329]

That is true.

[@Refaldooloo]

I think the moon is smoother.

[@urwrstntmre]

Refaldooloo could be, I've never been there

[@kyle8835]

Ethan G, came here to get inspiration for a pure Michigan snap chat Parody I was about to do and saw your comment and starting laughing so hard in my living room, made my night. And yeah it is like driving on the fuckin moon. Hahaha

[@ZennaHarajli]

I made a funny video / diss track on potholes here in Michigan, if you check it out let me know what you think.

[@jenelaina5665]

I literally laughed out loud at Live Action Version Mario Kart. Dear Lord that is so damn accurate. 😂

[@elainetemesan2885]

It's to the point where you don't know whether to look up at the traffic in front of you or down at the road for potholes.

[@suenewell7769]

Exactly

[@alipetuniashow]

😂😂

[@ambivalentdisaster673]

Lost it at “Live action version of Mario Kart” 💯

[@indigodragon0613]

My parents have memorized the potholes from our house to their workplace. They don’t even need to look at the road to know when to swerve. Until, y’know, a new one pops up right where they need to swerve. Luckily our roads have been repaved near us, but it’s a temporary fix. They just cover the entire road in another layer of asphalt. The curb gets smaller and smaller lol.

[@ijonilisha]

I drove from FL to MI last year and I kid you not, when google maps said "welcome to Michigan", the potholes started.

[@CaptainPhantom6]

Here in Michigan the potholes are like 4ft deep in Pontiac

[@df56gh4d5h]

You should have said, Mario cart driving, flat tires, bent rims, pot holes, it's pure Michigan. lol

[@ChloroformHM]

‘Welcome to Pure Michigan, where the potholes are shittier than our winters...’ *So pure....*

[@Mars0984]

One of my best friends once told me, you can tell how corrupt a government is by the condition of its roads.

[@thatindiankid1357]

Pure Michigan where broken roads begin & never end.

[@jackhandy3360]

From Iowa, you are a genius. Same shit regarding issues here, but your videos actually make people LOL. Well played, sir!

[@notsopuremichigan]

jack handy the jack handy vids back in the 90s were an influence on these. Ha.

[@milkbone28681]

You have no freaking idea.

[@brendascheurich9036]

The Big Gretch said she was going to fix those "damn roads"...........still waiting on that one~

[@jawd1203]

New video! I’m glad you’re back! But what happened to all the other videos?

[@GreggRoberts]

Potholes are very common during the Michigan winter months because of the temp changes, road salt, and plow trucks. If you think it's bad here in Michigan take a road trip to Indiana. Last winter I had a pothole there cause close to $1500 worth of damage to my front end. Also, if you see a duck hanging in a pothole that means it's deep. Avoid at all costs.

[@kevinrold1949]

Michigan is not the only state with "temp changes", blame the MI government for this one. That's the real reason.

[@GreggRoberts]

Um...read my post again, but s-l-o-w-l-y!

[@Handidude]

I don't give a crap about Indiana. They can deal with their own roads. Michiganders deal with Michigan roads. Yes, blame it on Government. State, County, and Local. They are all at fault.

[@GreggRoberts]

Chill out old man. Spring is around the corner so you can whine about orange barrels.

[@ZennaHarajli]

I made a funny video / diss track on potholes here in Michigan, if you check it out let me know what you think.

[@beeisonline6654]

But isn’t every season pothole season in Michigan

[@Sitruk86]

in the winter the ice fills them quite nicely actually. sure its black ice, so you go slipping and slidin into oncoming traffing. but its the smoothest death drift you'll ever have.

[@beeisonline6654]

Sitruk86 yep that’s what happens where I live in Michigan XD

[@thirdgen377]

Winter is the only season we Michiganders can relax from the potholes, like Sitruk86 said. Also, you never know who is a drunk driver or who is just trying to dodge the potholes. And the state flower is a construction cone.

[@CR-zh8xj]

1:07 There is no end to pot hole season.

[@packet40]

Another gem for sure! Thanks John for providing a little comic relief, it's much needed!!

[@catness1809]

Went through a pothole on the freeway so hard my tire instantly exploded. That was fun.

[@donniebutton9887]

I remember in march of 2001 driving I94 to I75 interchange ramp with huge potholes We literally had to stop and crawl through that mess an we were heading to Panama City Florida for spring break, the potholes must have been a foot deep or more!

[@cjdoesthingsMISC]

I live in Michigan my whole life, and I’m 15 years old, and I can tell from being in other states like Arizona and Ohio, that Michigan’s roads are shit, especially in Eastern LP Michigan. Welcome to Pure Michigan, the land of purely terrible roads.

[@vanillapop21]

The roads are just as bad in Ohio. I spent my whole life in Michigan until I moved to Ohio last fall for work. I was looking forward to the stories about better roads and friendly Ohio drivers that I had always heard about. Well, that was all complete bullshit. I never had a flat tire before, and I've had two in the 7 months that I've lived in Ohio. I nearly broke several tires from the monster potholes in Cleveland and almost been ran off the road by ruthless Ohio drivers. I want to go home to Michigan!

[@Ichibuns]

The roads in Michigan are fine. Detroit is a different story. I will drive a few hours out of my way, to get around that poop stain.

[@cjdoesthingsMISC]

Gregory Kanniard that’s your opinion. A lot of roads are bad in Michigan, especially in the Eastern lower peninsula.

[@Ichibuns]

@@cjdoesthingsMISC Obviously its my opinion. I spent most of my time in the thumb. Roads were great. Highways around Detroit are in a league of their own. The biggest pile of shite I've ever witnessed.

[@themichigander4924]

You lived in Ohio I feel bad for you

[@corpsie666]

It's always amusing to listen to new-to-the-state people complain about the roads 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@beezuravt]

Corpsie trueeee

[@offroadmayhem1533]

i was born and raised in michigan and i think that the roads are still crap

[@solarpony]

Corpsie no doubt they've learned it from you folks. Nobody hates Michigan and complains about it like those who've been trapped there since birth.

[@Joeywilkins_27]

I’m trying to leave Michigan because of these fucking roads. Grew up in Lansing

[@eluweniestargazer2570]

To resolve this issue. I asked the city where I reside to use sand instead of brine or salt. They use sand on the east coast to prevent potholes and corrosion. They said no because of the sewers. No different out there. They wait until the ice melts and use sweepers with water to clear the areas very slow. This keeps the sewers clear out there. If this method was done in Michigan. It's never been tried. Why not? Peace!

[@peterf4620]

Eluwenie Stargazer That’s not a bad idea. All the throwing asphalt on the potholes don’t work.

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

They use both brine and salt in PA.

[@jjmsk23]

Glad to see another one John. Totally understand life gets busy; but I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say: “aww hell yeah!”. Thanks! :)

[@ChuckPike]

This showed up in my feed right on time.

[@Jacob-qr8pl]

Live-action Mario Kart 😆🤣 You rock, man!

[@jdchez3922]

Thanks for the Smile, I always look forward for the next episode.

[@perfectfan2006]

yep i like to plant mine in fall and by spring they are almost full grown last year we had such a good crop i sold some to other states

[@michaelterzin3099]

Michigan, at least in the winter, the potholes are full of snow.

[@alexthemememachine2301]

When your roads are worse than your weather

[@sunshinejune3983]

Sad sad sad but so very TRUE

[@Digixx]

Yo I got so turnt when I saw the notification

[@warrior_girl_6837]

Lmfao I love these videos so much 😂

[@bosschono5610]

There was a spot on 94 in Detroit this winter where my whole car fit into the pothole. Amazed I didn't mess it up bad.

[@meldinssti3311]

These videos are the best

[@robertbullard3324]

Well.. If the state government would quit putting the road taxes in the general fund, the roads would get fixed.

[@paulff3]

Great voice.

[@RedPanda79]

I love these

[@themichigander4924]

"Live action Mariocart" XD

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

When the Hell are you going to do one on Hell, Livingston County? The tattooed bikers, the hearses, the kitsch of the town would be great fodder. I've been there 7×, and #8 is in the plans.

[@glasgato5770]

Michigan Pothole, my favorite ice cream from House of Flavors!

[@markcaldwell2831]

I trust this is the usual Michigan welcoming video?

[@augie6479]

What happened to all the other videos? I really wanted to watch the Royal Oak one again...

[@tomconstance2391]

They are still there. Subscribe to this channel

[@kodikennedy8912]

Should do one for Corunna and Owosso lol

[@alliekennell347]

Yup, as someone who lives in Owosso I agree

[@beanman4244]

This is all so very much true

[@blkft]

Come to Texas if you want to see pot holes. Tomorrow I get to change a blown out front strut and replace two bulged out tired,,, in 100deg HEAT.😕

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

I lived in the 2 states with the worst potholes. Michigan and new jersey. In new jersey, I read recently transportation officials got arrested using federal funds for private reasons. Does that happen in Michigan as well. BTW, 696 west is shutdown from 75 to 94 throughout the summer for repairs.

[@bumbedoutbee1159]

True tho

[@reanimationeas342]

Ruined tires and broken tie rods: Its Pure Michigan

[@kaivrock]

I’m originally from there. My opinion has always been that Michigans road situation is controlled by the Mob.

[@mrhelsel]

There's more then 3 million people in metro Detroit!!

[@ZennaHarajli]

Hahaha Love this video John

[@mypeopleskillsarerusty4569]

Sad but true

[@CampingCarlUwU]

yess I love these vids

[@kalicosmetics]

Truth.

[@liferiot]

You have to keep your eyes on the road, not for the cars, but so you don't explode your tire. If you manage to miss them, you forget about the cars driving on the road. Nightmare.

[@stroon7586]

make more videos!!!! on pure michigan!!!

[@Marioz08]

Said but try lol I love driving in GR at times and see massive pot holes. You just get used to avoiding them lol. It's to the point my wife will avoid the most efficient route to avoid them.

[@milkbone28681]

I saw a duck floating in a pothole down in Inkster.

[@bernie9728]

I'm 65 years old and a life long resident of Michigan. I've owned dozens of vehicles and drove hundreds of thousands of miles on Michigan roads. I have never once had to change a tire because of pot hole damage. Is it just me, or perhaps the pot holes aren't the problem.

[@omgitsfrosty4888]

Yeah its probably those freight trucks that are way over their weight limits or the absurd amount of salt damage that goes on during winter. I've only been driving for 13 years and have had to replace multiple tires.

[@1jbird]

Does Gretchen whitmer drive over those potholes or does she fly around them on her broom?

[@beezuravt]

This is actually quite accurate Michigan winters suck.

[@SeanVille]

Make Frankenmuth!

[@brendaniebel1355]

Fix the damn roads. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@troygier991]

That's some funny shit.👍👍🇺🇸

[@evacody1249]

How on earth did I end up in the grand canyon?

[@r.e.8809]

Oh so true

[@solutionone3777]

lol like a Ford is tough!

[@christianc5009]

Haha true, but let’s go pure Michigan 😝

[@fizziesclips3647]

Do one on Madison Heights

[@davidcausley3886]

Do one for bay city

[@jakek.6279]

Do you live in grosse pointe?

[@kel319100]

Fixin the damn roads😂😂😂😂😂😂as if.......

[@stavielia7583]

Over 3 years later and it's only gotten worse.

[@fellrathmoonlitknight7866]

2 People haven't found the potholes yet

[@patrickmason6971]

I cracked a wheel because of our potholes

[@gr6060]

The present Governor built her whole campaign on "fix the damn roads!" She has done very little to accomplish that. I have even witnessed the repaving of decent roads because they were next on this list (not sure what list) while other roads connected to this road were pure crap! I pay little attention to what politicians say. Only what they do or don't do. When I make my voting decision I ask myself is my situation and my state in better shape now than it was before the last election. In this case, I say no, it is not. Next!

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

This is NO SPOOF....It's actually the REAL version, the state version is the spoof. This is the worst state for roads I've ever driven on.

[@relentless3735]

Classic 💋🤙🏼👠

[@matthewnardoni5595]

Sometimes I hate living in Michigan lol

[@RS-ft7nv]

No wonder everyone leases their cars in Michigan

[@relentless3735]

Melissa EMU 🤙🏼

[@alexthemememachine2301]

Pure Michigan Our roads are worse than our weather

[@Paalapitta]

I took extra care plan or something and paid 300 extra just so I can avoid this. They still didnt last long. Changed my tires 5 times in 8 years. I did a cross country, drove across, and even lived in 11 states so far. Michigan has the worst roads. They fixed them 5 times in 8 years. Why did you have to keep on fixing them?

[@brendaniebel1355]

This isn't new news. It's been going on for years, in MI. Soooo, where does our money go?? Where's our fourth stimulus check we were promised in MI, in October?????

[@psychticambitin7987]

The roads are either shit or you don't have roads. -aka they're under construction and will be for eternity- Those are literally your only options in Michigan where i live

[@wmcbarker4155]

poured concrete roads don't get pot holes, and last forever

[@bosschono5610]

They do, it just takes longer than asphalt.

[@matthewyang3153]

Yes mario cart

[@JonHulett]

New flash, its because we built all kinda roads under Ford in Congress that we cannot afford LMAO

[@benhatto]

No. Every season is pothole season.

[@fellrathmoonlitknight7866]

There is a saying here "Slap some shit in there and move on" . Sad, for the only place in the World with 5 lakes. People had to fudge it up. Sigh

[@omgitsfrosty4888]

We're surrounded by fresh water and Flint has a water crisis, welcome to Michigan.

[@Jerry-fx8ih]

GOOD VIDEO. I AM THINKING OF LEAVING MICHIGAN, OUR ROADS ARE LIKE 3RD WORLD COUNTRIES.

[@TagumMotorCity]

lol

[@MrGearhead514]

Maybe do a video of roads that Governor Whitmer won't drive down because her limo would need AAA. She's gonna fix those damn roads though.... That will be a cold day in hell.

[@JL-sm6cg]

And now they're talking of putting in a lane electric cars can charge on without stopping? LOLOLOLOL

[@davidleroth8644]

I lived in michigan and hated it so much i moved back to Ohio. And Ohio sucks.

[@ayoung101]

this one isn't funny, because it's true.

[@Nikkipicky]

Cringe,dodge & yell out cuss words..repeat.

[@jaredmchugh3443]

Somehow, Indianapolis is worse

[@meldinssti3311]

Jared McHugh not true

[@jaredmchugh3443]

Meldins STI I've been to both, it was a close match, but Indy and it's 10th Street were wat worse than anything I've seen in Michigan.

[@johnvincent8730]

Come to Dearborn and drive on Miller Rd and Rotunda road. You will say otherwise.

[@jaredmchugh3443]

John Vincent Try 10th Street in downtown Indy

[@PowerOf47]

Try Dearborn in general

[@randyip7153]

Why does anyone even leave the house anymore? Well thanks to Governor Whitmer we can't!