Sandy’s Dreams Swept Away By Dragons Shell Shocking Criticism | Dragons' Den

[@IAmTheJayster]

This pitch feels like someone doing a dare

[@gorillaau]

The idea is worth the cost of the paper that it has been printed on, maybe. This pitch has no numbers, no ideas on the product or where it is going.

[@SoSo-li6dn]

I'd give him about 5 grand. He's worked with Banksy.

[@jazzyjazz8453]

@@SoSo-li6dn that’s my cat’s name! 😂😂

[@WATCHTHIS.]

@@jazzyjazz8453 5 grand? seems a bit much for a cats name.

[@coldestbeer]

Just a couple of wild 🤪 blokes, innit?

[@kevin084life]

Am I the only one who thought the sand was gonna break when Peter sat on it? 😂

[@kevinbissinger]

You guys should go visit a beach.

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

Yeah, I was surprised when it didn't tbh lol.

[@sayamqazi]

@@kevinbissinger I have, and there is nothing wrong with expecting it to break.

[@caio3568]

Yo, go touch some gr... sand*

[@studymapai]

Peter was surprisingly kind in this one 😂

[@hiimjustin8826]

You almost have to respect a guy who walks into the den in a kilt with no business plan and asks for 100k

[@robertasliutas2903]

He liked the idea of jerking in the beach... 🏖️🤣🤣

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

In fairness the guy bounced back from homelessness and actually has the motivation to try to make a business. Gotta have some level of respect for that irrelevant to how his pitch went.

[@Connorthecob]

He should have written his bar numbers in the sand

[@cdnhawk65]

The most unprepared pitcher ever.

[@bluetimmy24]

“I dont wear anything under my kilt” *proceeds to sit open legged on the sand sofa*

[@dsmsl9734]

if it was a woman in a skirt would theo ask her what she wore under it? just checking double standards in society are alive and kicking.

[@joee2214]

@@dsmsl9734 it is very common to ask someone "if they're a true scot" while wearing a kilt. nothing to do with double standards in society. it was a joke. get a grip. EDIT: you could also see him hold his kilt down when he sat, to the original comment

[@rmhs19]

@@joee2214 Fair enough. But what if it was a woman wearing a Kilt instead?

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

Lol I think Theo was thinking along similar lines judging by the weird smirk when the guy sat down.

[@aleksannuki]

@@rmhs19 women don’t wear kilts.

[@psoteriou3884]

Evan missed so many golden pun opportunities here: "Dreams of an offer are crumbling away"; "Things are not shaping up in the den", "Getting down to the nitty gritty of a deal". "Castles made of sand..." It's disappointing Evan, disappointing...

[@1yearago491]

These are barely puns bro

[@psoteriou3884]

@@1yearago491 come on then... show us your puns.

[@exysness]

I had a beach bar once... It was red in colour... And it was mimicking the traffic that is coming towards you..

[@joshuawiddop7091]

I need to stop watching these videos. I’m getting addicted

[@Myriadconsciousness]

I’ve been addicted for a few months now, literally watch everyday

[@Robbsart]

are you addicted to these videos? if so message Joshua Widdop and form a group of two 👍

[@TheLemonyOrange]

I've been addicted to dragons den for many years now, of all addictions I could possibly have it's not a terrible one. Now I'm off to watch Series 19 episode 7 :)

[@Deleted11100]

It’s been like that for 3 years now. Welcome to the party.

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

Yes I've watched most of them and the new one last night

[@andyptv1996]

He is obviously incredibly talented. But this isn't a business enterprise, it is a talent that he should take to the internet. Create a YT channel doing sand sculpures on different beaches, live stream his sculpting on Twitch or another platform where he can engage with people and get donations. Set up a patreon, social media platforms etc. That is possibly where he could gain traction and a fanbase and make money via donations and ad revenue. That's just my take on it. Lots of people with niche talents and crafts go that route and gain a big following and earn lots of money in Twitch donations. I hope he has since thought of that himself because he's obviously a sound guy who deserves to follow his passion and he is very good at it but his business idea needs scrapping.

[@Vix2066]

That's a brilliant idea

[@badgasaurus4211]

That’s how it is done

[@Mike-jl2kp]

I agree, there's something in this trade, but it's not a business in the way he pitches, and no way you would see a return on £100k for 10% and there's no way to scale it. The KZbin streaming idea is a good shout!

[@rold4096]

He’s set up a political party now lol

[@Fush1234]

He’s clearly a social drop kick

[@pikachuzero3335]

"I might do this and and might do that and I made some money once and I don't know where it went". Savage💀

[@Comrade_Jason]

There are at least twelve guys who do this in my city. It is not a business venture. It's self-employment, and it's honest work, but there's not really much profit to be made.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Back when this was released, this wasn't too popular.

[@Comrade_Jason]

@@TheManInBlueFlames I've seen guys doing this since the 90s...

[@Kysen10]

How could you possibly show up this unprepared?

[@psoteriou3884]

I think he's not used to anyone telling him, "No."

[@WinstonBuford]

its the generation mate. . . . invest in sand.

[@chrismcadam8413]

This guy is not inspirational, he wants a dragon to fund his life in a nice sunny climate where he can run a beach bar!

[@peauntbutterxboy93]

Shut up

[@oxymoron02]

@@peauntbutterxboy93 Why? Chris has a point-- He went on the show with an idea, not a pitch. He has absolutely no clue what to say other than, "I want to do this."

[@madamefeast4824]

@@peauntbutterxboy93 Are you 12? Shut up, wahhh

[@haydencooper_]

Yes, preferably in Miami of all places! 😂

[@Midnight_Freefall]

"Someone threw a pound at me" Americans: "A pound of what??"

[@redrei9]

"Six year ago I was homeless" - me in my head going: You play with sand all day.... jupp that checks out! 🤣

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

Rory disapproves. There's no seaweed at sandy beaches.

[@hayleymarie5976]

i like you ellen, pretty cool in my book💀

[@comicbookdude]

He’s already taken the seaweed. Then the sand came….

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

@@hayleymarie5976 Some rando on the internet thinks I'm cool. That's the best compliment of the month, I'm going to live on that for a while. 🤩😅

[@hayleymarie5976]

@@ellenkarlsson9490 sure that’s ur choice that’s freedom and freedom of the press

[@lando1071]

These are the business ideas that people have when they get high with a friend

[@Squish-TheUrbanScribe]

I love when Duncan shares his story. So inspiring, man!

[@grahamt19781]

Yeah especially at the age of 30. He basically just woke up one morning and thought "guess I should do something with my life now. Bring on the millions!" 😄

[@tobiasgoldman]

An inspiring story from a not so inspiring man. He has the charisma and warmth of a Victorian undertaker.

[@nickimillennium]

@@tobiasgoldman Acting like a James Bond villain is part of Duncan’s charm. 🤣

[@MADMAX7330]

I'm surprised the sand sofa could withstand Peter's weight 🤯

[@BenKellyMusic92]

Quite a stunt, it must be said. No numbers, no knowledge of the costs needed to run a bar or cafeteria and most likely plucked the £100,000 out of thin air 🙄 Undeniably talented bloke but honestly, what did you really expect them to say in response to all this..?

[@b-dogs1038]

Yes, quite surreal really. Gonna build a business around some sand sculptures? This is something a teenager might come up with because of total lack of awareness. This guys got lost along the way

[@FunkyShrimp.]

You obviously don’t know how much skills it takes to create from sand.

[@WobblesandBean]

He's wearing a steampunk top hat with a kilt and high tops, clearly he doesn't think things through.

[@umungus518]

@@FunkyShrimp. "undeniably talented bloke" Reading isn't very easy for you huh?

[@liddybug8311]

He thinks a cute story is all it takes. He definitely doesn't have a freaking clue

[@FrederickViedge]

Duncan's book is legit great read and insight into how to use your skills to start businesses. 🙌🏻

[@toniroberts8117]

This guy has a talent and an idea that is unique and I could see being popular, but this idea of running a bar is crazy. What I would do if I were him, go to resorts or locations where the beach furniture would work out and attract customers, offer them deals on sculptures…. Take lots of pictures, build a website and build a company that way. Eventually once he becomes established he’d probably get paid really well to do that.

[@scienceevolves4417]

Amazing advice ☺️

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

He's doing these sand constructions because he's seen them at beech bars before, they are super common its basically a form of busking all over the world he's far from original, well thinking it's a business is original I spose 😂

[@MrHampat]

Lunchtime, perfect timing. Dragons den and a cuppa

[@munchacrunchyxd8767]

Its insane how this is done

[@laurinollitaneli]

Sandy: I want to open up a bar by the beach where all the furniture is made of sand. Anakin Skywalker: And I took that personally

[@aaronhurst4379]

My very first thought on Andy/Sandy's pitch was 'This isn't a business'

[@TomCro73]

I feel sorry for the owners of actual businesses, who were denied a chance for investment so that this character - who claims to know the pub business, but not the margins - could get his 15 minutes of fame...

[@CalHalbert]

People like Andy annoy me. Everything he does is nothing but a gimmick. From the top hat and kilt to a nickname. A chancer whos wanting a free ride.

[@madamefeast4824]

Absolutely.

[@Minjin19]

👍👍 So true

[@flare90]

Exactly. The point of the hat? So people asked about it. The kilt? So people ask about it. I can bake bread. Doesn’t mean it’s a business.

[@sersolo3112]

Lol

[@nifralo2752]

I think it's fun

[@darryl2542]

That hat really did suit Hilary.

[@charlisays]

All dream and zero research or effort. I've known so many guys like that!

[@GodotOfficial]

He needs Rory to source him the finest sand in the cold beaches of Scotland

[@JordyValentine]

I admire the work he's done, but his pitch was basically "I used to be homeless, can I have 100k to build sand castles?"

[@YoGibran]

Based

[@juandocuc]

Is the sand statue doing what I think he's doing? Also, I don't know why Sandy sat down like that after admitting he had nothing on under his kilt.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

I held my breath while he sat down.

[@Psycho250785]

Yeah, and that look in Theo’s eyes…

[@hamstersmash]

They cut from him sitting down to standing up, guessing they didnt like him sitting down, maybe at the risk of potentially exposing him self lol

[@raymac5235]

Hilary was always so awesome. R.I.P💔

[@TradingTheBias]

I wonder if that guy has ever seen the show before he went on it?

[@bluetimmy24]

No TVs on a beach, definitely hadn’t seen the show

[@elvis2112]

"A house of sand is an empty work of art" ~ Elvis Presley

[@ashleybrooke2087]

If nobody else has pointed it out, I just wanted to question the judgment of wearing a kilt to the beach, particularly with nothing on underneath but I'm not Scottish so I'm not an expert

[@cleopatraonlyfans]

2:45 Hilary Devey points it out

[@Thee_Deputy]

I almost feel like Hilary was down to become his sugar momma.

[@sherry356]

If nothing else, that hat is awesome - I want one!

[@savannahjackson8513]

“I should’ve written the numbers on my hand” Yes… you nailed it. That’s exactly where you went wrong. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@willowwren7752]

How did this one even get through the preliminaries?🤣

[@leenobody3249]

I think they let the odd one through to create drama

[@jimmyneutron129]

It is obviously here for the show

[@pacificanorthwest1015]

He can cross 'Been On Dragon's Den' off his 'bucket' list now... ;)

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

DFS must have been quaking when this one aired.

[@jmharris251]

I applaud this guys art, and recovery, but 100K for a nebulous plan, a dream w/ no biz plan. Worth £1mil.

[@sundeepsehmbi7483]

Hilary asking about the hat 🎩 and kilt first LOL

[@mikafairystar]

He could do his sand art for beachside events or promotions, I could see that working. His idea has no thought put into it.

[@Asif-kh-n9r]

This wouldn't last with today's storm 😂

[@pimpozza]

With all the negativity in the Den, I'm burying my head in the sand for this one! 😆

[@thefonzkiss]

Imagine if one of the guys asked a lady what she wore under her dress, they’d get cancelled off the show.

[@AvariceOverlord]

Thank god Touker wasn't in this one, the sculpture wouldn't be there :^)

[@evuroincdogllc6858]

They were so kind

[@ooginator12]

Investing in this would you lose your money faster than sinking in quicksand

[@stormchild831]

After his answer to Hilary Devay's second question.. 3:02 who was trying to look up his kilt when he sat down ! 😳

[@rickysmyth]

He would be far better to work with an existing beach bar. It can take 10 years to get a return on the investment assuming it is profitable. They only do good business on weekends after all

[@rachm6036]

Awh he's so nice bless him

[@youtubexyzchannel2580]

Name a stronger dou than Touker and office spaces

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

compared to how amazing some sand sculptures are this is a crap example..

[@IAmTheJayster]

Im assuming that is a time issue, can't imagine he had a long time to build it

[@nickychimes4719]

Build a "beach bar" out of sand at Glastonbury? And when it rains??? Hmmm

[@stephenfox8685]

This is already on the subscription list, although released years ago.

[@enoughabouteve]

10/10 puns in the title, bravo

[@dancutd]

Tesco meal deal, chicken wrap, bbq hula hoops, sugar free red bull and dragons den, the perfect combo.

[@Grumbo91]

Cant beat a Tesco's meals deal.

[@campingwithjosh]

I see his vision but he hasn't got a clue.

[@HAn-ie2zp]

So basically just some beachbum who wanted to be on TV

[@Soundwave1of9]

"I would like £100k to make sand castles in Miami, St Tropez.....maybe the Maldives. Would be great if you also set up a bar for me .....and a tab....." Well, if you don't ask, you don't get! 🤣

[@ianoian1]

Andy Sandy poodle and pie, Pitched the Dragons and made them ask why. But Andy Pandy hadn't a clue, The Dragons decided to go to the loo.😁!!

[@GregRickard]

That idea was quickly washed away.

[@johnshite4656]

If he sells NFTs of his sand sculptures he'll be richer than the Dragons.

[@aronbinyam3103]

You'll be just like him holding onto your ada bags

[@gordonramsdale]

@@aronbinyam3103 Yes homeless

[@johnshite4656]

​@@aronbinyam3103 I'm up more than 10X on my ADA. Don't be jelly. 11

[@musahustle]

we were all swept away today

[@Wuhlz]

Hillary really would have been able to pull off a cool Steampunk look! Miss her.

[@sammuddel7751]

Shell-shocked got me

[@AllsortPassport]

Get the Tingatang pitch on!

[@tomorr93]

*goes and deposits Hilary’s smile at the bank*

[@tombartram6842]

Will he do any better under the critical eye of Deborah Meaden? Do we really need to ask that question?

[@deepsouthNZ]

He's a dreamer, good idea but a dreamer

[@oliprj8676]

Why is he wearing a kilt? 🤔

[@Silver_Warden]

Maybe he's Scottish?

[@oliprj8676]

@@Silver_Warden he's not.

[@Silver_Warden]

@@oliprj8676 Well, I guess he really enjoys the breeze.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

It's called fashion. Look it up! 💃😉

[@gordonramsdale]

Could be Cornish

[@LilyRoberts561]

The narrator calling him Sandy was it for me lol

[@ryandowling]

Anyone know if this guy has an online presence?

[@Redemption4U]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnowen7302]

Damm hillary at the end there, she really wanted that hat lol

[@WobblesandBean]

You can't show up in an outfit like THAT, and expect to be taken seriously.

[@Tok_Models]

The minute he said he was homeless at some point in his life (by his own accord) there was no way any of them were investing, even if he had a pretty good business plan (which this obviously wasn't).

[@kreatesse]

why do you think so?

[@madamefeast4824]

Look at my quilt and my quirky hat. I build things out of sand. Give me $100,000

[@RoamingHeathen]

“I do, like, sand stuff. And, like, sometimes sell sandwiches and stuff. Oh and I know a bloke who has a bar. So, like, wanna give me money?”

[@Inn3rman]

Such a test of patience

[@nanathegoat5106]

The sand is great but he cannot equate creating furniture from sand to running a bar. People are coming for the sand furniture...nice attraction but they are not paying for the sand, they are paying for the bar services. He isn't even talking about how he is going to run a bar? He hasn't even considered concrete locations his bar can set up. He hasn't considered the costs of running a bar, licensing, prices of drinks, competition.

[@I_am_a_cat_]

He wears... a kilt... with nothing under it!?!

[@MrEdwinDSouza]

You see these sort of sculptures on many beaches and the income is made by people having their photo taken next to it.....but it's not a great business model.

[@Brad_Evans92]

Arguably the worst pitch ever

[@hughm1383]

Don't forget the hair extension lady who didn't know what balance sheets are.

[@RockyDave]

Where's Rory when you need him?

[@will-i-am-not]

For sand architecture it is very basic. There was a man in Weymouth south coast England doing this 60 years ago, his work was really life like, this is not

[@rezadinho699]

Rice and fish today lads and lasses! And you?

[@RockyDave]

Corned beef and onion sandwiches... And Mini-Cheddar sticks.

[@kidlebateau]

Well that went well.

[@thespiritfont2023]

I spoke to a guy who said it’ll be successful…

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

What he did is great for museums, gallery.

[@josephyeo6966]

"Open a bar put some sand sculptures and you can turn over 5-10 grand a night". I didn't know you can drink and eat sand. What a delusion.

[@dbeaus]

This is a fish out of water and he just landed on the sand.

[@Garycarlyle]

I swear this clip has been on the channel 10 times already. What is up with that?

[@Wykesidefruitmachine]

I love seeing people's dreams shattered.