Route 66 is Weird

[@richardcooper]

Cheveyo, Count Down is for New Zealanders, Wollies is for Aussies :) Rocking Chair was AWESOME!

[@rfarid]

You got a red mark in my mind for saying Countdown for the Australians (that’s for Kiwis), but more than made up for it by saying “servo station”. So we good! 😂

[@kadegray]

Countdown is Woolworths in Australia, they feel similar to walk into although Countdown’s are noticeably cleaner. It’s easy to get the country confused. Countdown’s are going to be rebranded to Woolworths this year.

[@GenX_Gal_71]

There's a stretch of road in the Adelaide Hills called Devils Elbow. It's a very sharp bend on a steep descent, hence the name!

[@brettcummins3386]

Lovin' that Cheveyo called it a 1930's servo! Australia has rubbed off on you!!

[@simonhoby2485]

8:50 Countdown is a Kiwi brand for what we Aussies call Woolworths. Another great video from you two! I always look forward to seeing your smiley faces.

[@carolynkatherine8065]

I love how you always translate for us Aussies xx much love to you both.

[@kismetau]

They are honorary Aussies after all! 😅

[@findingoureden]

Someday, y'all need to do a video collage of all the giant things Tia has found... so far. 😂

[@jannahparadise]

Yes! 😂😂😂

[@CB-sx8xh]

I second and third that

[@kymwright263]

YES

[@carolcarol3938]

or/and find tiny things so Tia can be the giant.

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

Tia's face when she talks about all the big things. Gold 🥇

[@CB-sx8xh]

The car totally needs to be named Rhonda. Then when you feel anxious you can sing "Help me Rhonda, help help me Rhonda"

[@leamerritt7870]

I love how you consider us Aussies. Thankyou 🦘 My husband and I are enjoying your videos, we sit down for lunch and put you up on the tellie 😊

[@kalliste01]

I had to Google Uranus Missouri to find out whether that was one attraction or an entire town! And the answer is a sort of both "Uranus is a tourist attraction in unincorporated rural Pulaski County, Missouri, United States, along the former U.S. Route 66 (US 66).[1] All businesses are owned by Louie Keen, who calls himself the "Mayor of Uranus"." The idea of unincorporated towns in the US is still a bit mind blowing as an Australian. They basically don't exist in the same form here.

[@timothydunn5889]

Your joint ability to separate the wheat from the chaff is what makes this channel so eminently watchable. Thank you both for all of your efforts.❤❤

[@MrRolandMichel]

The car's name is R'Honda, the People have spoken!

[@MelodyMan69]

RONDA.....❤

[@peterhatch206]

I used to have a Merc I called Herman the German .

[@nightberg1971]

Tia & Chev: Firstly, yet another awesome video. Secondly, loved your Aussie Adventure Series. Thirdly, as a slightly older Aussie, I have memories of the name my Mum had for her cars. She would atypically refer to it as Gertrude, no matter what type of vehicle it was. Also, as per my generation, we'd tend to refer to our cars as an old bomb (aka: this old thing) regardless of the age of the vehicle. Since you've already suggested Cherry (heavily prompted by Tia's mug), how about Cherry Bomb? Thanks for the continued smiles and laughs ... and the "Tia for scale" - that always makes me smile 😊

[@lunatic200]

Hearing Cheveyo's sigh at the Rocking Chair has made my day 😂 I admire Tia's commitment to oversized attractions.

[@davidlee2900]

Remote US and remote Australia are very different. It seems like a ghost continent to Americans, while your Australian journey had Australians travelling everywhere despite how far you were away from a main highway. NZ was even more "active" Interested to hear your thoughts.

[@Ninchi_TrueCrime]

I’m loving this - so not the stereotypical America that we are shown here in Australia!

[@That_is_for_me_to_know]

Hannibal MO is a great town being the home of Mark Twain. Also there is/was good river cruise

[@kayenash5481]

Hi there have you named your little red car as yet 😃. Safe travels, from Queensland Australia!

[@limdog5000]

"1930s servo station" You are an honorary Australian!

[@88divinegrace]

This was a fun one! Thank you for sharing.

[@Shift0231]

I’m on the small-town middle-America train for all its quirky, bizarre charm! Plenty of inspiration and scope for location of murder mystery/horror films! Nicely shot too btw! Like R’Honda the Red Honda for a name too - fits in with the theme of the Cars town! You’ve left me craving some Mexican food now!

[@rudy.robles]

You need to call the car: Ruby And PS - love you guys are using old school paper maps.

[@SarahH-ns6ly]

So where is the largest rocking chair in the world? I feel that finding that should be one of your goals. These videos remind me of "Notes from a Big Country" by Bill Bryson. He did a big road trip around the more rural parts of the USA and found a lot of quirky roadside attractions and general weirdness.

[@gerardwhite.]

The biggest rocking chair in the world is apparently in Casey IL.

[@carokat1111]

When I look at Outdoor World, I'm struck by the cultural divide between Aus and the US. Fascinating actually.

[@JerryGs-Cards]

I'm curious why. Can you hunt/fish in Australia? Also, Outdoor Worlds also sell things like camping equipment, boats, etc. It's truly a store for those who love the outdoors.

[@carokat1111]

@@JerryGs-Cards Absolutely you can hunt and fish, but you don't see it promoted much. Hunting is strictly controlled and limited. Fishing depends on where you live - very popular in my state, but I live on a large island. I think my comment is more about middle America and how different it is. I last travelled through Utah and Arizona about eight years ago. I really felt how different it was to Australia on that trip - lots of little things: food, clothing, lifestyle etc and LA and New York had changed too from my previous visits.

[@debrap206]

Some of that stretch was as creepy as,- maybe creepier than, - outback Australia. Mexican food!! I miss it so much. Mad Mex, Zambreros here in Australia are nice enough but Ive been spoiled having lived in California for many years - authentic Mex, Baja and Tex Mex galore. Have a lovely trip.

[@linhofmann4913]

Im so invested in this trip , would love for you to interview or speak to a local 😂 , im sure they would be a special kind of different folk . Where are all locals though ? So quiet out there , except for the 🐈

[@janeabbotts]

Well you had a blue car...Blueberry, now a red car...Raspberry or Strawberry would be quite fitting...:) Though I do like Cherry as well.

[@ian_forbes]

I’m so happy you’re checking out the weird and odd things along the way. I drove back and forth from San Diego, CA to Peoria, IL for college and never really stopped at much of the kitschy things so I’m enjoying it vicariously through this trip. 🙂 And Cherry fits in with prior car names well! I support it.

[@Lukesvlogz]

Thanks to the inspirational push from you both I am now on my KZbin travel adventures and I hope we both cross paths. ❤

[@harperr2180]

Going to follow. Love watching people taking on adventure. Good luck with your channel.

[@Lukesvlogz]

@@harperr2180 thanks so much Harper

[@HabitualHobbies]

The first and BIGGEST Bass Pro is actually in Springfield, Missouri and is has a whole aquarium in it. Like a paid for walkthrough aquarium with sharks and everything. I have never bought anything from Bass Pro, but I have visited several times as a Missouri resident. A midwestern disneyland haaaaaaa thats great!

[@kevinwall8893]

A lot of creative minds went into that outdoor world Im impressed

[@tarshnottrash1483]

A friend showed me pictures from that Outdoor store a little while ago it was really good to see it through you guys but I’m with you it just looks like sooo much, too much?? Every video from you makes me smile ….go the Big things Tia!!!!

[@susanquigley8383]

Have to say you both seem very happy and relaxed now you are back on home soil. No place like home hey ? Great video as always.

[@MrJames_1]

I've been to the Bass Pro shop in Orlando a couple of times. A mate wanted some of their bleeding zombie targets because they are cheaper to buy in the US than in Oz. I was very happy to avoid the bag search when landing back in Sydney. I'm sure it would have been a Border Security TV show highlight. BTW, we have Target and Kmart in Australia guys :) Keep having fun 🤩👍😃

[@leapintothewild]

Well, now that you’ve visited a Bass Pro, you’ve seen the heart of middle America. They actually carry some good brands, but it’s an overwhelming place! Recently some guy got arrested for jumping (naked?) into a Bass Pro fish tank - Alabama I think. Anyhoo, my favorite part of the whole store is the huge bags of old fashioned candy up front, sugared orange slices, maple pecan drops, licorice, cinnamon drops. 😋

[@digimaze]

Loves it, now I don't need to dream about Route 66 again..lol Love the Big Rocker and Whale, after some cultural cringe over our Australian Big Things I'm much more relaxed now ..lol Happy Trails guys :)

[@ElGordo1959]

14:30 map folding takes practice Tia - you'll get there! 😆

[@andyjames2082]

Fun fact, we have a devils elbow in the Adelaide hills 🙃

[@Franz-f8w]

Welcome to Oklahoma . Love Tia’s smile.

[@brianjarred340]

Doesn’t mater where you guys go it’s just fun watching 24:02 you And oh yeah Servo “ is so much quicker to say then gas station ( note from last video )🤣😂

[@stevemurrell6167]

The signs in Uranus were hilarious! Please don't take that personally.😂 I'm Australian...what is a Countdown? Strangely, we actually do have Target!😉 What an amazing 'outdoor store' that was! You're timeshare experience sounded quite funny. My ex wife and I went to a timeshare presentation once early in our marriage....these guys just would not take no for an answer, in the end I had to get angry and rude to get them to back off and actually let us leave without signing up! It was excruciating. Glad it wasn't like that for you!

[@coujunque]

Yay!!! Tia for scale. A perfect video.

[@antipodean1233]

Tia's love of big things continues to make me laugh and feel warm inside ..never stop Tia, never stop..

[@vinhquyen46]

Hello Tia and Cheveyo, nice to see and watch your video again.

[@10SweetiePie01]

You should have gone to precious moments while in Carthage!! It’s… an experience

[@shhulihee3330]

“A lot of dead things…”😮 this road trip is serving up some interesting sights lol Love the “big things” so keep it up.

[@ElGordo1959]

6:00 I love a Dad joke, but that whole town has taken it to another level 😂

[@alandavey3010]

As an Aussie who who has done part of 66 in a hot rod with the greybeards I am following with interest some sad past glory towns the old days but there is so much to see Eat at road kill cafe mmmm

[@jaredford8440]

Crikey what a bizarre mix of quirky and weird lol i mean "experience the taste of uranus" 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@waramatt1]

Great job sharing what appears to be a sensory deprivation chamber otherwise known as Route 66. You are doing a great job of showing it warts and all.

[@geoff2196]

Thanks for another great video guys. I quite liked how Route 66 took you through different small towns and gave you the opportunity to discover some interesting places. Had to laugh at all the Uranus puns. The worlds second largest rocking chair!! Nice one Tia 👍You are a patient man Cheveyo 😊 As always travel safe ❤

[@kalliste01]

The rocking chair is world famous... now :D

[@Bluejay103]

I have to say, I love your music editing. You have your own thing going and it’s so mood enhancing Great stuff

[@FrankMcGenniskin-wd1nk]

Hi guys, still following and watching from Latrobe Valley Australia.Can I suggest Ketchup for your rental cars name. Love your videos ,keep up the good work,Frank

[@smeLLyphant37]

I’ve never been to the Outdoor World, looks interesting. LMAO at the Uranus place 😅 Thank you for visiting Uranus! 🤣 🤔 maybe name the car red pepper?! Thank you for another video! Can’t wait for the next one! 🎉

[@ian_forbes]

Tia for scale! Confirmation that the rocking chair is indeed … very big!

[@belindahutchinson5333]

😂

[@typhanthongphay]

Thanks for the awesome video ❤😁

[@Rabbitoh72]

I think your car needs to be named Bluey. Aussie for a red 😂

[@TheChroniclesOfNada]

Hi Tia and Cheveyo just discovered your channel and absolutely loving it. Is that the Osmo Pocket 3 that you're using at the Bass Pro shop? The "incognito camera" as you refer to it? Hadn't seen it in any of your other videos. New addition? How do you like it? Been wanting to pick one up. Does it help with Tia's anxiety? Less attention-drawing?...

[@OnePackWanderers]

Heya! Yep that’s the Pocket 3. It is way less attention drawing and we bought it specifically to alleviate Tia’s anxiety. Neat little camera!

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

Great cinematography and editing, guys - really well done

[@Bill-s3x]

You missed Casey IL: The small town full of big things". Since you liked the Rocking Chair so much.

[@paulbeaton9894]

Nothing beats the Big Potato - for a big laugh!. Haha!

[@peterhoz]

16:25 Loving that you're still saying "servo" 😂 #straya

[@Dats.Travln]

Keep up the good work... ps... Countdown is in New Zealand it's called Woolworths or Safeway in Australia

[@Kiwi-Macca]

If I was in that "outdoor store" I'd be asking everyone where the vegan cafe is... just for laughs.

[@tpham4607]

It's very interesting! Thank you for sharing.

[@larsonewhipsnade1643]

I gotta say "Ooh, that's an armadillo" sort of sums up the vibe of this trip 😀

[@chrisgreen7194]

Countdown is New Zealand and Woolworths is aus, I was so confused when you said countdown hahaha

[@carolynkatherine8065]

Me too

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yea that was a slip of the tongue 😅

[@Maverick-cl2lt]

As an Australian, may I say I appreciate your efforts to showcase so many of the BIG things in this world. Even if the look in Cheveyo's eyes says he's dying inside. 😁

[@sirmonkeyboy1789]

The US is weird and pretty surreal. Nothing feels quite right. I (an Australian) grew up in Pennsylvania and my partner is from Baltimore but we both agree crossing the US is WEIRD. So happy we’ve settled in Adelaide SA. Lots of the US is just sad now… route 66 is pretty dead it seems.

[@donaldcroom1483]

and the rocker had no noticeable grafity or initials carved on it. that is simply amazing. respectful people in america. who would have thought?

[@TheAverageGuy12]

From Oz. Lived in N.C. for 3 years. Can totally relate to the "Bass:Pro Shop" experience 🤣🤣🤣

[@petertimp5416]

A lot of things were “executed” There ‘very, very well’ from the look of it.😊

[@davidperry3257]

As an American when I look at Outdoor World, I realize that I don’t have much in common with people that like this kind of attraction. Maybe it’s because I actually use my passport and have visited 50 countries already. It’s a big beautiful world out there…

[@hash_sim4286]

It is a big beautiful world, and outdoor world and the culture that surrounds it is part of it, as a outsider (Kiwi) id love to visit and what ive seen of the people of that area, seem interesting and friendly people.

[@adrenalinmatt1]

Fyi - Countdown is New Zealand. Australia is - Woolworths or locaily known as "Woolies." 😉 🇦🇺

[@MelodyMan69]

You really need to visit the Monument to the Oklahoma bombing. At dusk, the lights come on and sets the mood to remember.

[@matthewgreer7735]

Hi guys!👋 not sure if you know but the Daintree has been cut off due to a landslide.😮Just thought I'd let you know so Tia can update her where icecream is available on the planet list🤤🥶🎇 Love you guys 😀🇦🇺💙🇺🇲

[@deshibertinus]

It's weird seeing you guys drive a red car and not lil blueberry.. I watched the full Aussie road trip and am looking forward to the US edition!

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

We do have Target in Australia.

[@FC-BS]

7:40 I know this store. Dude perfect went here for a few of their videos, I think

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Hannibal was from Carthage, on the south coast of the Mediterranean sea.

[@REBELMOTION...500]

this outdoor store has featured in a couple of movies.

[@Walts-Travel]

Okay I'm a few days behind. Saying hello from smoked out KL, Malaysia

[@SueMcColl]

Hi guys Currently watching latest episode which is great, but we’re disappointed that you as Americans didn’t know about Bass Pro or Cabelas as there are over 200 in the Us and Canada. As Australians we even know about these stores. Although you did make reference for Australians to compare part of the size to a Countdown store. What is a Countdown store? Maybe found in New Zealand? Keep posting great videos Sue 🇦🇺

[@OnePackWanderers]

We knew about Bass Pro and Cabela’s but most of them are a fraction of the size. The store we went to in the video was way different than most of them. Totally misspoke on Countdown 😅😂

[@pauljstephens]

latest postcard arrived. 🤩

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

I'm still votting to name the car "R"Honda", car Rhonda the Red Honda. Travel safe, Muffy from Oz

[@MrRolandMichel]

You got my vote, Go R'Honda!

[@hash_sim4286]

Not a complaint, but I really don't see what was weird about the outdoors place you visited, looked awesome and what id expect in a outdoors oriented middle America.

[@daveamies5031]

"And for the Australian's a Countdown" 🤣🤣🤣Cheveyo you did that on purpose right..... Countdown is for the Kiwi's

[@The_NomadNinja]

car name: Red Bean Cause, you started at 'The Bean' in Chicago. And red bean desserts are delicious

[@darrylk808]

This can't be your first Bass Pro Shops? They are all over the country. I have 5 T-shirts from different Bass Pro's.

[@modfus]

I love the whale!😊❤

[@sgraham005]

Jalapeño soda, you’re braver than me! 😂 Eating at Uranus is also braver than. Bass pro in Spring Field very, very American. Good camping gear and clothing. We are returning to the U.S. from Thailand. I am looking forward to Mexican food. My wife’s name is Tia. She is Thai so it’s a nickname. Yup much of the U.S. is unusual and usual at the same time. Private welcome 😂

[@PaulinePendock]

Whale, whale, whale! 🐳 🐳🐳 That was a bit different! Good but different! 😆 So glad we don’t have those 🤮sodas in Aus. 😂 Safe travels you two. 😍

[@vonkurtz8437]

So confused with the Countdown reference then realised it was New Zealand 😂 BIG THINGS 🙌🏻

[@Steven91637]

I love you Guys ❤😊

[@loisstanford8736]

Sorry guys I’ll watch your content when you leave USA again ❤️❤️

[@allanwilliams1814]

Just a couple of Yanks cruising on the prairies, good to see you 2 happy in the US of A .

[@DamagedDingo]

Is it just me or are there never any trees? I know it’s winter but still it’s all so bare

[@peterhoz]

22:17 "ugliest thing I've ever seen". Robertson's Big Potato says WOOHOO 😂

[@Wdeane1957]

Hmm, the Big Potato and the town of Uranus could get something unique going :-)