Reacting to Your Comments About My 30-Day Taco Bell Experiment

I sorted through the 5,000+ comments on my 30 Days of Taco Bell documentary and the Instagram Reel recap in order to react to some of the best (and worst) ones.
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[@TheGrillSergeant]

Sam the “be curious, not judgmental” quote is like the best thing ever!! I love that quote (Ted Lasso is such a good show)

[@ThePowerSloth]

It always shocks me that you aren't a bigger channel yet! Even the shorter form content you do is always snappy, well-edited, and just all around entertaining. Keep up the great work of being a positive voice in an internet filled with haters.

[@aaronkontio1481]

As someone that just ate a 4 person Taco Bell meal to myself I can just imagine how u felt after the month

[@radicaloctagon9449]

People are so dense man. It's crazy for me to go onto social media and just see people constantly bash each other and talk out their ass about stuff they have no idea about. There's so much negativity being spread. It's absolutely insane. It's honestly so impressive that you were able to see all these comments and take them as positivity or constructive criticism or just a source of humor instead of getting upset about them. Because honestly I was getting really annoyed just seeing those comments from a third person point of view just because those peoples negativity hurts to see lol. Fantastic video, fantastic doc, and keep up the good shit!

[@sydney7701]

As someone who went mega-viral at one point (people commented daily that they were sick of my face), it was so hard seeing comments that strayed from the point of my video and somehow decided to pick on my looks and voice. I struggled with a lisp for years because I was born with muscle problems and when people focused in on that I felt really let down. Best advice I always give is to talk to people in your life, as you mentioned -- friends and family and any support system you have. They reminded me that actual human beings do not pick apart your looks or care about a slight lisp. Such is the way of going viral, and I'm sure it's frustrating with the reel specifically. But as you said all the comments from people who watched it all the way through were overwhelmingly positive. So the message you intended tell worked! And as someone with a sister who almost passed from an eating disorder, I really really appreciate how you handle food. I hope it helped people look at their relationship with food differently.

[@therealsamreid]

Thank you, Sydney!! I really appreciate you saying that.

[@thespooner3906]

All these bad/horrible comments makes me think about just how low the intelligence most of the public has to have and that they are ready to spew out any bullcrap thats on their minds no matter how wrong they are. it's borderline madness Im sorry you both had to go through something like that.

[@SjarMenace]

Why lie? U have 13 subs

[@Jpik72]

​​@@SjarMenace they didn't say they went viral on KZbin or got a lot of subs lol... C'mon, you aren't that dull. Infer that they are talking about Twitter or TikTok or something

[@sydney7701]

It was on TikTok. I have over 200k on that platform.@@SjarMenace

[@kristenperez8298]

That taco bell documentary is fantastic! It's how I found your channel! It's so well done from editing and your tracking! Now I'm loving your content.

[@kelseyf2619]

Loved the documentary, and your kindness and curiosity about things really shines through in everything you do. Looking forward to whatever else you’ll end up sharing with us. Thanks!

[@TaylorTheHater]

I really did enjoy the full doc and this was a very funny follow up video too. As someone who is also an aspiring content creator, coping with the plethora of illogical comments is definitely a fun, new challenge.

[@AWWx2]

I loved your whole approach to this month-long event in your life and the way you documented and shared it all with us. I'm also pretty darn glad you did this follow-up video about all the non-constructive and outright mean and negative comments. I know you do the videos on your channel to show us some of the fun in your life and some lessons we can take away from places and events you and your friends put yourselves in. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here on this video, too! Live long and prosper !

[@chibivampiregirl]

this was so cathartic to watch; your comment section was driving me crazy! thanks for another thoughtfully produced video. excited to see more from you. :)

[@ryanbratton3486]

Great video. It's good you were able to have some fun with the comments. Your videos are fun and entertaining, that's all that matters ☺️

[@DevranUenal]

I’m so glad that you were able to address the comments like a champ! So much positivity from you. Awesome

[@leo_brooks]

This is a great video. Productively reacting to comments is not something I’ve seen on KZbin before. Wow. Awesome. I had seen the short but not the full documentary. But I’m about to start the full doc now. Rock on

[@elkaphant]

Shocked and pleasantly surprised to be part of the initial response to this. I just thought you addressed all of the most important issues around a complex and sensitive subject like fast food eating habits. You deserve all your recent success and more!

[@Elsiie]

once again, a great video Sam!!

[@anthonyizquierdo5467]

Casually pulls a cheesy Gordita crunch out the bag and takes a bite. Great way to end an awesome video. I can’t say I’m surprised so many people left crazy/dumb comments. But I loved the documentary and all of your other content Sam!

[@davidp2888]

The time and effort you put into the documentary was substantial. You covered every base you could think of and presented everything in a very understandable manner.

[@fiftiethfiend8999]

Randomly stumbled upon your channel before you even made the Taco Bell documentary you had like barely 1k subs at the time and I’ve been loving your content you definitely deserve more subs

[@lisboazz]

Just got your taco bell video recommended, and I been watching your content on a loop... Really good job, you got a future on the platform if you keep your head and don't lose hope/focus... Congrats

[@MandGproductions3]

Can confirm that Sam Reid was an avid Taco Bell eater before this 😊 #YL

[@giosph569]

Damn, some of those ignorant/negative comments made me lose brian cells. Great original video and great way to address all of these type of comments, you're great 💪💪💪

[@Isaiah12306]

Great vid! Keep up the amazing uploads!

[@fleecystheking]

Your mind is in the right place Sam! No, reality isn't in the comments section on YT or IG. Love your work! Keep it up!

[@jacobmanter5947]

Completely unrelated to the video but I’ve currently been having a rough time recently and I really haven’t been ok emotionally. I’ve had to go through some tough things these past few weeks. Although it may seem insignificant to others, everytime you end your video with “even when it doesn’t feel like it, it’s gonna be ok” it is exactly what I’ve needed to hear. I’ve really been struggling and I know it sounds so stupid but watching your videos and hearing you say that at the end has really encouraged me and helped me. It really doesn’t feel like I’m gonna be ok but I know that it will be with time. I just have to believe it. Thanks Sam!

[@jacobmanter5947]

I sent you a dm on Instagram

[@therealsamreid]

Jacob - appreciate your honesty and kind words. Don’t know the details of your situation, but I’ve felt similar. It may not be tomorrow or the next day, but it gets better.

[@bw0081]

Awesome response. I feel like your documentary did a real good job of addressing and predicting people’s hesitations regarding such an experiment. Even with that being said, haters gonna hate. That’s the internet for ya!

[@Michael-ds8if]

I loved the documentary! I sent it to several people and have continued to crave Taco Bell since watching it a few months ago 😂

[@gregoryhunter7413]

I loved the doc! Deserves more views.

[@Domhalldc]

Very grateful for this video! I had a video go viral on TikTok and I have received so many nasty comments. It’s nice to have the reminder that I am not those comments.

[@therealsamreid]

Yes!! People can be wild sometimes. Appreciate you being here!

[@Mel-__-]

The flute/piccolo background music while responding to all the clown comments was just, -chef's kiss-

[@marisollunamusic]

Well done! You handled all the bonker comments with finesse! The internet is filled with bonkos thinking they know everything, and it will never end (unfortunately). Keep it up, man!

[@SadGuyLuke]

I’m genuinely surprised that people had those reactions to the documentary! I enjoyed it and this video a lot

[@PrestonGriffin]

As a fellow Keto Bro, just wanna say, I'm all in on this! Haha love you bro!! Never stop dreaming!

[@DrewLytle]

Just thinking about all the people that drove by as you were filming this at night next to a Taco Bell wondering what the hell you were doing 😂 - keep it up Sam!

[@beckwilde]

The collage of the NYC trip was amazing! I laughed out loud

[@therealsamreid]

My mom is a scrapbooker, what can I say ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@beckwilde]

@@therealsamreid shout out to mom

[@gcfun]

FWIW, I loved the documentary and it’s what earned you a sub from me!

[@taylord1063]

The Taco Bell challenge was the one that brought me to your channel 😊 very interesting

[@RyanISaR0bot]

Sam! I just wanted to leave a short note: my boyfriend and I absolutely adore your videos - this might be our favorite one yet. The concepts in your video are beautiful and resonate with us. You consistently create content that is impressively thorough and truly inspires the pursuit of knowledge. And, using your fame to spread maturity and positivity is really quite noble. Keep creating and keep being your witty and kind self!

[@therealsamreid]

Wow! Thank you for the kind words!!! I appreciate you saying that.

[@lolthischanneldead5512]

I love this series it had me entertained

[@blakemale6950]

Goated videos. Big fan keep up the great content.

[@mattgc]

Thanks for the content. It’s good stuff

[@clandestinecoherence]

you dealt with all of this with such grace

[@kelseyhenderson2921]

I don't know how people make public content without losing faith in humanity 🤦 kudos to you for your work and putting up with these comments!

[@morganhartvigsen5163]

The documentary was great! I was surprised when I first watched it and realized you were in Lexington, VA! I went to college at Southern Virginia in Buena Vista. Love your videos!

[@therealsamreid]

Go Knights!

[@hockey161616]

It was a great video and I see a lot of potential in you in this channel and the future!

[@graysonedwards6255]

Keep up the good work man!

[@tulleyj3]

Hope this channel grows

[@sawcsam1019]

You did an amazing job dude!!❤

[@Fluryman33]

Damn your sub count has blown up in the past month man. I found you through the Taco Bell video and I'm telling you, if you keep with it you'll blow up. Good stuff and keep going strong

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate that!! Thanks for being here

[@Saltpork305]

Funny enough, I don't typically comment. I watched the documentary and then the interview with the taco bell nutritionist. It was interesting to see the 'Super Size Me' model being applied to other things and people just going for it. I enjoyed this and it introduced me to your content and channel. So while I'm sure there's plenty of criticism there are those of us who enjoy long form content.

[@thebanner28]

You are a humble dude ill sub

[@Retardothegreat]

You are so entertaining thanks for being you!

[@TakeThePenn]

Never let the comments get to you. People are stupid and are weak. When you do something they can’t do they get a little angry.

[@psychologicalmeal]

you're such an underrated youtuber omg

[@bballrpa]

I love how the haters became funny good content without truly putting them down! That’s how you stay rooted!

[@AmeeraTanoMama]

I saw the whole thing and honestly it was a great video. You showed results before and after. You did what you set out to do. If people are too lazy (which this gen is very lazy) to watch your whole video only to comment things that are ridiculous then honestly they really aren't even worth the time in responding to them. I think the whole thing was eye opening. It was awesome to know that Taco Bell is actually caring about making changes. Good on you and thank you for doing the experiment. PS: Weight doesn't always show health because you can be 300 lbs but inside you're extremely healthy but hormones has caused you to keep on the fat or even diseases with the kidneys etc. Ppl really need to stop thinking that weight means you're healthy or unhealthy. Skinny ppl die all the time.

[@lastjo321]

how you dont have millions of subs is crazy too me i love ur vids

[@roseia1]

The wildest thing is that you were THAT CLOSE to Subway Jared!!! Sam you got me cracking up at 2am my guy.

[@BeanBoy69]

You single-handedly fueled my Taco Bell addiction 😂

[@therealsamreid]

🫡

[@ProducerJoe]

I'm am v. impressed with you!! I've produced content for TV for a long time and didn't have to worry about public comments. Now as I've started my KZbin channel, I see how nasty people can be and truly don't watch the whole vid. Anyhow, I'm digging your content. Also, I was wondering how you did those Taco Bell Backgrounds for your interviews. That is a pro tip I will use in the future - Free Zoom backgrounds!? Brilliant.

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks Joseph!! Appreciate the kind words!

[@GMfwdSpence]

Comment sections on KZbin and TikTok attract the worst society has to offer. Your documentary was very well thought out and organized. I gotta love the guy that acts like hes so much smarter than professionals... sure random YT commenter, I'll trust you LMAO. Either way, glad to see you let all that crap roll off, theres just a bunch of miserable people that like to run their mouths and spread misinformation and the less attention they get, the better. I'm excited for your future content.

[@kcbowling]

Big fans here!!

[@sawcsam1019]

Apparently there are healthy options at fast food places but i just couldnt do taco bell lol kudos to u!!❤❤

[@martinmoke9451]

There are way too many haters and complainers out there. Just watch the video and enjoy it.. I liked it, keep it up!

[@tpammt8276]

You’ve got great production and speaking skills! Been enjoying the content since the T bell vid. I hope you blow up and continue with the cool, innovative ideas! edit: just noticed the tidbit about not including “every” health metric-if you happen to see this comment, humor me and let me know what happened to sodium levels!! I’ve recently become aware of my sodium intake so i’m curious what happened to you.

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate the kind words! Noticed blood pressure rising during the experiment so I adjusted what I was eating - less tortillas/more hard shell tacos, and more potassium wherever I could get it (tomatoes, potatoes, orange juice). Sodium levels seemed to level out by the time I did my final blood work!

[@tpammt8276]

@@therealsamreid Awesome. This has eased my guilt about the drunk taco bell i routinely get on saturday nights. Cheers my friend

[@vladgargun7860]

haters will always make excuses, was a great video

[@markpersson2383]

LAUGHING OUT LOUD, Sam. Miss you.

[@naijarach]

Very classy responses

[@vintagemotorsalways1676]

The folks complaining about the prop 65 would definitely be the type to eat the packaging - which is the only way you could get anywhere near enough acrylamide to do anything😆

[@BatBeardGames]

This is so depresseng, people assume what they want to believe vs paying attention to what they're actually watching. Most of their assumed misunderstandings were addressed in the doc.

[@ChefBojack]

We live in a funny world when this poor man needs to ask people not to compare him to Jared

[@therealsamreid]

😂😂

[@PickleRickSanchez]

You’re a hero for doing that Taco Bell challenge lol gigachad

[@sarahh7466]

I've never understood why people feel the need to comment negatively on people's videos. Most of the time, all it takes is a quick google search or actually watching the entire video with context to answer any doubts/concerns. I guess I should make a better effort to put more positive comments out into the world! I thought you did an amazing job with the documentary and look forward to checking out more of your content!

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate you saying that!!!

[@joshcarlini4459]

Great job on all your videos. Haters going to hate. Don't let it get to you.

[@KicknNmesTaknAss]

That cancer warning is on like 99% of building in California. It's been that way for years now. As a resident it's always funny to see people freak out about it because we don't even notice them anymore.

[@Fisack_]

What are your favorite soccer teams? I see you're wearing the USA hoodie and a Chicago Red Stars shirt in the main video!

[@therealsamreid]

Love the USMNT and USWNT. Favorite NWSL teams are Gotham, Red Stars, and Spirit!!

[@thomasthetrain19]

I appreciate the return to the front of the taco bell

[@pepita7o2]

I was ‘like’ #702 coming from the 702 #VegasBaby🎰 🔥 🙌🏼😏

[@rayparenteau]

We can't let the haters treat the #1 Sam Reid on KZbin this way. Keep brushing em off bro. Apparently nobody likes to watch the videos before they hit up the keyboard. 🌮 How goes the #1 wings in the country quest? Greater Northern BBQ in Providence, RI awaits!

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate the kind words!! Plotting out the hundreds of recommendations now! Hoping to make several regional trips to cover different parts of the country.

[@themonz34]

Bro, the video was fire. These haters are wildin' 😂

[@PixelatedSlag]

Gonna tell people i watched your videos at 20k subs lmao

[@Hoshie7]

Hey isn’t this that same guy from those old Quiznos commercial? Played a guitar with a hat on

[@therealsamreid]

I had blocked those out of my memory but now I can’t unsee it

[@manbuckets]

I definitely couldn’t do 30 days of Taco Bell😂

[@RenanSperendio]

That’s why I can never be on KZbin or content creator, I would hate all those stupid comments hahahaha Your documentary was amazing

[@AnimeWorlds101]

Your video was very interesting. And the opposite of clickbait. I think many of those people wanted to see this end like supersize me.

[@vidhoard]

Wow people really are kinda dumb sometimes. Please ignore the haters!!! It's not that hard to watch the whole video haha. You worked so hard in this challenge and I think it was super interesting!

[@StuartGelin]

Prop 65 is a huge problem because it overgeneralizes. Anything can be toxic in large enough amounts and almost anything can be safe in small enough amounts, but prop 65 has such crazy requirements that pretty much everything has a prop 65 warning whether it's dangerous or not.

[@Stranger.]

You should definitely try to get into Taco Bell commercials

[@martinwolfe9086]

Good video

[@shanepark16]

As an occasional taco bell consumer, and avid KZbin watcher, I really annoyed your documentary. To echo some of the other commenters, I will say that the documentary was very well thought out, shot, and edited. My wife has a very difficult relationship with food, and the main thing she took away from her meetings with a dietician was the practice of intuitive eating and it has really helped. I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel!

[@Satya.N]

Man , now i see the pete Davidson

[@therealsamreid]

😂😂

[@lexlane_]

I sent the documentary to a guy on a dating app- and he replied with "that was the biggest waste of 30 minutes I've ever experienced." I unmatched him.

[@therealsamreid]

This is honestly high praise. He didn’t deserve you

[@taylord1063]

Omg not the subway guy 🌚

[@Triviality]

Taco Bell is healthy for me, see mom, SEE!

[@NoahSlate]

Hate less. Live más. 🌮🌯

[@dominicksolerix2703]

I usually eat two people's caloric needs for 2 days in one sitting at taco bell. I can't do that every day.

[@TheJeanean]

The “spread kindness” people with cancer threats is consistent with “spread kindness” people.

[@montrealsports29]

Fake! You made up all of those comments just so you could make another Taco Bell video. Just kidding. I don't understand why some people are so mean.

[@therealsamreid]

😂 I think a lot of people forget that the person they’re talking about is the same person that reads the comments!

[@montrealsports29]

@@therealsamreid I think that some people just enjoy being mean, especially when they can do it anonymously on social media. Most people wouldn't say those things to you in person, but a small percentage of them probably would.

[@koda4247]

if someone leaves a toxic comment on anything you should never listen to it. It just means that their life is so miserable that they have to take it out on other people.

[@corinneoliver9198]

Now you know why teachers are quitting. 😂

[@jlee1522]

This video just makes me realize people who comment on youtube videos suck. Wait....damn