Ranking the Best & Worst Presents for Car People

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[@firefox71]

The Gator Grip should be made into a trophy and awarded for the biggest fuck-up in the shop. This could be passed around/awarded as needed in a continual process.

[@cmak4563]

After watching what we all watched and you say "passed around" ? 😂

[@FastSS02]

@@cmak4563 you KNOW they all did when the video wasn't rolling!

[@Al.Venture]

Absolutely 😂😂

[@arcanask]

That's a white elephant if I've ever heard of one.

[@5whiskey5]

Gold plate it.

[@thecrusher318]

A tool box with nothing but 10mm in all sizes would be a banger gift tbh

[@tdetsm4360]

They actually have gift packs just like that at autozone. We always throw it in our holiday gift basket we give to accounts.

[@Valentxnes17]

Or one of the break when emergency box with a 10mm insides 😭

[@FischerPrice74]

@@tdetsm4360 Harbor Freight sells a similar one for $15, too. Great to use and lose over and over again.

[@lumpofnicoal8381]

Harbor freight has a 10 mm pack too

[@raidersperez1278]

Or a tool box but nothing of actual tools

[@Jonnbgoodx]

“I put my gator grip in the air fryer and called off the wedding.” Absolute gold. 😂

[@augoosto11]

I feel like an idiot, but I completely didn't get it

[@danbruh33]

I don’t get it

[@John15293]

@@danbruh33 Don't think there is actually anything to get. The people saying it's "absolute gold" are just pretending to be in on the joke also. Or they are just dumb and think they get it.

[@musicased9591]

@@John15293 The fact when it actually does mean something and you're just oblivious

[@musicased9591]

@@augoosto11 It's an innuendo saying he heated up his flesh light and realized he no longer wants a wife because it did the job for him

[@JosephJonesboy88]

This episode was so hilarious I nearly pissed myself when James said he put it in the air fryer and called off the wedding

[@dylandeiss1854]

I dont understand this or how it was supposed to be funny

[@CheapCheerful]

@@dylandeiss1854 He warms it up, and no longer needs his wife...

[@TheoneandonlyJobis]

As a car guy, please don't buy me car guy stuff. The stuff worth having is expensive and I wouldn't feel comfortable with getting it as a gift. The rest is garbage I feel obligated to keep.

[@jguerra0117]

However, gift cards TO my favorite parts brand websites are B.o.a.t. Gifts

[@40ozPres]

​@@jguerra0117bring on another thousand?

[@cramias1]

Other than the track day gift certificate I agree with this

[@40ozPres]

@@travisolander4749 🤣🤣

[@guillaumejoop6437]

that's how I feel as a computer guy

[@SKITEMAN]

"You mean the batarang joe? shows what kind of fan you are!" Nolan is proof normal nerds like us can be famous car influencers

[@douglasboyle6544]

He also referenced Elder Scrolls. The nerd is strong in him!

[@RobbertW2]

With a name like Nolan, youre obliged to know the Dark Knight Trilogy through and through

[@Lylisuvanto]

Yeah right! Not like all the other cool Jocks such as: Jimmy or James or Joe or the producer guy which names slips my mind! Great point my guy!

[@douglasboyle6544]

@@Lylisuvanto it was a joke, that you obviously didn't get, referencing the fact the movies were directed by Christopher NOLAN. Jeesh.

[@jacobjohns6047]

Also pronounced willys properly

[@DLight616]

I'm glad to see Jimmy and Joe get some love

[@blackkilo2417]

When I got myself my first car, few months later, Christmas rolls around. Our Christmases usually range around 50 to 80 bucks a person for gifts. My brother comes out with a heavy box and what I get set me basically for life in terms of essentials. A tool bag full of wrenches, sockets, zip ties, screw drivers, metal mag dish, little flashlight, extensions, and of course a ratchet. He left the receipt in there totaling to around 300 something dollars. I have never NOT needed it for my vehicle ventures. Best God damn Christmas present I've ever had.

[@TheFeelSmart]

The gator grip should absolutely just be the world’s most expensive and heaviest cup holder. It can “mold” to all sizes and shapes of cup.

[@trm4life]

And as you drink the springs lift the cup higher. 😅

[@randomsomeguy156]

​@@trm4lifegotta keep refilling

[@jamesonkennedy4604]

I think the giant gator grip should be mounted on the wall with a big breaker bar and it should be used whenever something is really tight.

[@camdrabek9303]

It should be mounted on the wa….wait has anyone tried anything other than their thumb yet? 👀

[@DakuGamer98]

@@camdrabek9303 FORBIDDEN FLESHLIGHT

[@HaHaHaYouFool9439]

@@camdrabek9303lmfao!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gas536]

I have my first shift at zumiez toady, I am so proud to be selling merch by one of my favorite channels out there among many other cool car culture things. cheers guys, stay safe over the holidays.

[@AgentWest]

A retail worker for the holiday rush? Best of luck, and may your deity of choice have mercy on your soul :)

[@LeviKahnSpartan1359]

Seeing how much fun their having over the normal car talk scripts is so nice, just hearing them all giggle like little schools girls over James Gator Grip joke was so nice

[@russelljacob7955]

That Gator Grip definitely needs to be made into an exhaust tip!

[@CassisBlu]

Bump so you get that $50!!! ^

[@eins2001]

the Gator Tip

[@trm4life]

Lol the sound that would make😂

[@ApertureAppliedScience]

not the Gator back exhaust

[@thebeanband1t]

Uploaded right as i sat on the toilet 🤘

[@masongonzalez9371]

Sat on the toilet to watch 😂

[@TotallyNotKanye]

Hahaha

[@1zakis]

Good timing

[@loganmisejka1341]

‘tis the season

[@danmartin8306]

That's right on time!

[@killeralltires]

That little wooden army jeep is sweet. I have one that was gifted to me a few years ago. The suspension even works! I was impressed with how well the kit went together. It was cut with great precision

[@pestilence_5.0]

I think Nolan is secretly Batman. His response to the “grappling hook” comment and the fact that I’ve never seen them in the same room together is all the proof I need 🦇

[@ReverendTed]

Fun video, though I'm used to different White Elephant rules, which I think make it more interesting. After the first person picks and opens a gift, the next person decides if they want to pick a new present or steal. If they steal, the person who got stolen from picks a new present. When the last person has gone, the first person has a chance to steal and that's the only time it's a "trade". There's also usually a rule about how many times a present can be stolen before it's "safe" (otherwise, whoever goes first is guaranteed to get the "best" gift).

[@williammccandlish7211]

I was thinking the same thing

[@AdamDenning]

Yeah their format makes it really crappy and honestly made me quit watching before round 2.

[@buzkie314159]

This is the correct way to play

[@h11unter]

@@AdamDenningSame lol

[@nvrndingsmmr]

I think no matter what this game kind of sucks lmao

[@CassisBlu]

Missed Justin in this episode, but super glad to see Jimmy in on the action!

[@nathanlewis3462]

And JobE!

[@jlo7770]

Yeah this shits racist af

[@soychingon909]

This was a great episode, I fell off watching these videos but I'm glad I came back for this. Just the guys hanging out being hilarious. I loved this episode!

[@Zarrex]

The air fryer line had me dying, that was some dracula flow type bars

[@alexandregingras6004]

It's a boring answer, but we use those giant GatorGrip at work. Municipal water valves that are below ground to isolate a street got a 2" square actuator. When the square gets rounded off, that GatorGrip installed at the end of a 8 feet bar can sometimes save an expensive repair.

[@dbateman]

Yeah the concept isn't bad for certain applications, there are just so many cheaply made ones.

[@Ween3]

Every joke James makes is made even better by Jeremiah’s hehehehe laugh 😂

[@JoshuaJapitan]

What was the last word in that joke? I called off the what?

[@chiefs300]

"wedding"@@JoshuaJapitan

[@edherdman9973]

$775 Gator Grip vs. Air Fryer - who wins?

[@sdtagolf]

James just doesn’t miss!! 😂 when you think about it the jokes he says make no sense, but that randomness and comedic timing is impeccable 😂😭😂😭

[@nathanbrinkerhoff5886]

it makes sense if you have a dirty mind and get it right away.

[@sdtagolf]

@@nathanbrinkerhoff5886 I have a dirty mind I get those jokes but the “I put it in the air fryer and called off the wedding” was a random joke

[@nathanbrinkerhoff5886]

@ghostlyBoots he was saying he doesn't need a wife anymore. I guess it is a little random, but that's James. And I thought his wife left him because he didn't work on cars in a timely manner.

[@marvingarden4587]

Love it! Merry Christmas guys!

[@TheRealOfficialJDmusic]

Put the gator grip in a "Incase of emergency, Break Glass" box, in the shop 😂

[@laurenmp7486]

The way James cracks up Nolan is one of the best things about Donut. Also, those are pretty sweet gifts across the board. Oh as for what I'd do with the Gator Grip, I'd use it as a stand for something and then surprise my friends showing them what it really is.

[@bavarianredline]

The best gift for a car guy is a gift card for car parts. Let us offset our hobby lol!

[@NicheThis]

😂 I had to pause the video at 13:02 because I was laughing hysterically along with the whole gang. You guys are the absolute best! Don’t know if you can tell how long I’ve been following but it’s been a long minute. Keep up the good work genuinely enjoyed sharing that moment of laughter with everybody. Love you guys, Mo power baby!

[@timmartin8088]

Watching Nolan completely loose it and James NOT stop... with you there. Gold.

[@Ipds70GltR]

Hope all of DeNut have a safe holiday. Thanks guys

[@zwierzakfx]

you to bro

[@Spendishy]

Would definitely be a toothbrush holder. Idc what my wife would say best use case for a huge gator socket

[@kaoriisdriving]

one of the best donut videos ive watched. very funny and entertaining :3 happy holidays

[@cttate]

Really appreciating Jerry's Christmas PJs and Cowboy Boots combo for this one. True fashion icon.

[@marcosavila1170]

Definitely need some more Jimmy and Joe content

[@aaron71]

Love seeing you guys just having fun and laughing together without any car strife 😄

[@AngelbertGonzalez]

Put the gator grip on the smallest possible ratchet and sock adaptors in between

[@richyglitched]

It's probably my favourite and consistent creators for the year.. Bravo Donut.

[@BrapBabies]

You guys keep expanding the content, awesome to see and very inspiring for us creators just starting out.

[@balinorgryffudd2963]

"I put my gator grip in the air fryer and called off the wedding."🤣💀 I am dead that was too funny.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

oh sod that's what he said

[@YUFlysofast]

nice to see everyone having a nice goofy time. very much holiday spirit. happy holidays donut

[@aspiazu]

Great video, guys! Happy holidays!

[@zososound]

Happy holidays Donut!

[@austindavis8803]

It’s not toilet time without a donut video, happy holidays 💚❤️

[@cenciende9401]

This video is 17 minutes long, I'd have to go to the toilet half a dozen times...

[@Carl_Jr]

Not how I've done white elephant. Usually person number 2 gets to choose if they want to steal the gift from person 1 or pick from the pile, not knowing what they're going to open. If they choose to steal from person 1, then have that gift stolen, they don't have a choice but to pick from the pile. One advantage of going first is if you don't like the first gift that you pick you get to pawn it off onto somebody else. After all the gifts are gone from the pile, the person who got stuck with the first gift forced upon them by person 1, gets to "trade" with anyone they want. They get the pick of the litter.

[@simpdogmilionar4111]

I want to watch this whole thing uncut, it’s funny as hell!

[@youngculturephotography]

The new set design is legit. And good choice with the wrist cams.

[@jake6483]

The "Is this for dropping your helmet" really came from the soul

[@IIZylark]

Whoever was in the background talking about gundams, yes! too many kits in my backlog but love the hobby. Great vid as always!

[@zukoHD]

Some great recs i have btw, for anyone interested in getting that car guy or gal in your circle something this Christmas. one of the 10mm socket packs from harbor freight, we lose those alot. Spark plug sockets, super useful, opens up the avenue to do a side hustle working on other peoples cars. tool boxes (empty). a nice tool box is so amazing i cant even explain it. the level of organization it brings makes finding tools way easier. gloves, most of us just forgo the cost, but if someone bought us a decent pair of mechanics gloves we and our hands would be very grateful. A creeper, not all of garage mechanics, many in fact, dont own a creeper (not the thing from minecraft), it makes getting under your car and moving around to get to the right part way less exhausting (this gift is cool because they will use it every time they get under their car, and they will remember who got it for them and when for quite some time). If you know the color of their interior, and can get a nice pair of floor and trunk mats that match, those are usually a pretty nice gesture as well, be careful tho, most car people are picky about their interiors. For something very out of left field but something that any car guy who has a decent computer, a decent racing sim wheel and pedal set if he does not already have one. For an enthusiast its such a great way to relax with a drink. pick your favorite car, and pick your favorite lines, or just go and explore and push it to its limits, all in the safety of your bedroom. and please, for the love of all that is high and mighty, please, no more gator grips or "Universal" anything's. If ur confused, its last minute, and you dont know what to do, cash or a gift card is always a universal gesture of "i care but i dont want to screw this up and get you the wrong thing."

[@FormulaOneLeclerc]

These vids always make the holiday season 😊

[@ethanacton408]

My mom wasnt sure what to get me for a gift so she just fot me a car wash kit. Thats always a safe bet along with gas station gift cards in my opinion

[@JapanCustomTours]

This was really nice. Hope all the Donut crew have a great month.

[@papabear8827]

Jimmy!!! So happy to see this dude in more videos. Even as a 40 year old guy, im legitimacy envious of that kid. Keep it up yall

[@TrevortheBatman]

the way I always played white elephant was the you either steal first or open a new one that way there's a risk. opening and then having the option to trade makes it low risk for the person

[@trekfortruth2841]

I don't know how a group of friends could have more fun "working" than these boys!

[@willg955]

"I want to throw it off the roof and watch you watch." lmfao

[@alk3myst]

Merry Christmas Donut.

[@shropski1750]

Oh boy I sure cant wait to see donuts 45th review of the gator grip 😂

[@TheEliteHaxz]

maybe this is the time its good tho ?

[@TitD1331]

this one was funny as shit though. James' joke about it was unbelievably funny

[@oldmanbluntz]

I'd use the gator grip to make a tool themed cornucopia table centerpiece maybe.

[@richards1929]

I love this video, looks like you all had a right giggle doing this one 👍👍🤣

[@Chase-sleezyeye]

BAC tester is helpful if you are like myself and messed up and now have and interlock installed. I have one and never used the app but essentially it will notify you when you when you should be sober based on the average metabolism rate. It's a good product if you want to stay safe.

[@yaaboydanny2907]

Gator Grip should be made into a "Weighted Shift Knob"🍩

[@epictales1307]

The Gator grip should be used on some industrial equipment or maybe a semi that has hardware large enough to actually put this thing to the test all the way to the point of failure. It should also be used on an actual Nasar one lug wheel and see if it holds up to their official impact gun, from your past video! One more idea is to use it on some large square nuts like those I've seen used on electric poles made of wood. Do all 3 until failure happens and you have a pretty entertaining video IMHO.

[@kennithlibby]

I work on gas pipes, the gator grip actually works great for shutting butterfly valves off

[@negil]

I've raced at my local circle track since I was 12, and over the years my parents have gotten me fire-proof racing shoes, a new fire-proof suit, and other things needed for racing, and those have always been great gifts to recieve

[@THE_Game_Mental]

Damn nice to see stuff like this, you guys should try to make a hi low on a charger/challenger since they are dying.

[@TimHunold]

See if they can outrun being repossessed 😅 5 owners, 9 repos on a 2022 challenger. Can be yours at 20% Apr

[@deciplesteve]

They are being phased out for good reason. Those are awful.

[@mewmew8932]

BOOOOOOOOOOO@@deciplesteve

[@s70driver2005]

As a car person who is also subbed to Cinema Therapy and has done therapy before its great to see you guys promoting Mental Health.

[@robertbland1673]

Really liked seeing more of the guys

[@Xaevryn]

Nice to see the guys having so much fun on a video

[@calvinjoseph4486]

i love nolan sitting like a mom

[@bluephreakr]

Absent of women, Nolan _is_ the shop mommy.

[@LRCYuTu]

I noticed that too huashuashuahsa

[@cenciende9401]

What does that even mean. There's no such thing.

[@JMilMovies]

In white elephant, you don't get to decide to keep or steal after opening the gift. You make your decision to either steal an opened gift or get a new one. They even explained the rules before the game started and still did it wrong.

[@ericg7044]

Kind of makes it even funnier.

[@paddytheirishguy334]

The gator grip should be a tool a fan has to use to fix the 5 things wrong with a vehicle challenge 😂❤😂❤

[@fajrimiftahul3173]

Its so fun seeing u guys😂

[@johnrouse3239]

Nolan must be the youngest grandpa ever! I mean damn. He accepts gifts like one too!

[@werewolfman186]

Ive never seen yall so happy 😂😊😊

[@richardarosso]

I would like to see the gator grip used on various items, especially lug nuts to remove a tire. You guys are the best thanks for years of entertainment. I watch every episode. Keep up the great work for 2024.

[@neonhvit]

Rly fun video wish they were twice as long

[@Koko-yz3nr]

great video keep it up

[@Str3tSpec]

It’s been out 3 minutes

[@Rolex0360]

Bro its been 2min how did you know its a great video💀

[@datjap8883]

​@@Rolex0360he's the editor😎

[@benzobag]

It was uploaded a few minutes ago. You literally could not have finished watching it bozo

[@paulgottlieb9712]

Hey Jer… it’s a gator grip, not pocket pu$$y. Just sayin…. Trying to hold you back from injuring yourself. And those earbuds were fûçķįñ sick. Love all you guys. Just said this out of fun. Well, and you’re well being. Because the way you 4-fingered that thing was a little scary. I feel bad for your girlfriend with that kind of aggression. 🤣

[@ChrisJohnson-tn1mo]

I love this channel. You guys are a bunch of goofballs and I love it.

[@panzerfaus8459]

Legitimately id use that gator grip for its intended use, im a machinist who makes valves and having one of those to get some the stuck ones off the QC rigs when they are left on over the weekend would be awesome

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 422 of asking James to do an Up to Speed on his Dad

[@5Ci0N]

If anyone else is annoyed by his harassment, I urge you to dislike his comment and go to his channel and dislike his videos as well.

[@lemagicalpotato8318]

GOGOGOGIG

[@JayTobi]

This episode was funny AF and Jerry teasing everyone lol.

[@SOMNIOHM]

*_Best gift... High end Escort Radar Detector!_* _(Redline 360C)_

[@BigTimmYc]

Bahaha!! That Gator grip in the air fryer joke had me laughing for 20mins😂😂😂

[@TheMeanmarine13]

when Jerry grinned and said I wanna take that from you just to throw it off the roof...baaahaha

[@antoniobermudez4989]

I’m a diesel mechanic and that Gator grip is a sweet present I can think of many uses on semi one example axel hub nut on semis

[@gordonwallin2368]

Merry F-N Xmas, guys.Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@jmickg8069]

I love how the ads im getting before and after the video ends are donut sponcership ads, really cool

[@skyecovington5130]

"I put my Gator Grip in the air fryer and called off the wedding" should be on a Donut t-shirt!! LOL

[@shingie_x]

12:44 This moment caught me off guard. Haven't laughed this hard in a while.

[@JoseRodriguez-yv9ou]

I would use that gator grip for work I change semi tires and that would be amazing since not all lug nuts are the same depending on hub set up

[@dawleymatthew]

I got the wood jeep last year. It is a good gift. Lots of fun

[@Tn2dc24eva]

“I put my gator grip in the air-fryer, and called off the wedding”

[@AngelRodriguez-fe8ko]

I love the c8 after your done with the playlist

[@raiderjohn9407]

Love the contagious laughter after the gator grip

[@FrankenpantsYT]

I have that same Batman phone holder and I love it!

[@enzocelemin6120]

My wish for Christmas is that Donut Media would sell merch in malls here in Asia. It would totally rock and sell out fastt!!

[@deathwish8339]

I got my brother an exhaust and tune for his motorcycle one year. He loved it

[@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd]

I have the BACTrack S80 and it is AMAZINGLY useful if you have drinking buddies who don't like to admit when they're over limit

[@bensummers1835]

That CarHartt organizer goes hard. I got em in my truck for all my doohickeys, knik-knaks, gadgets, gizmos, and sunscreen.