ABANDONED IN ISTANBUL FOR 24 HOURS WITH NO MONEY

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[@SeekDiscomfort]

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[@TheDeloreana]

I am a Turkish living in USA and just while I was thinking, if one of family member saw you, immediately they would invite you guys to home or feed you , then a KZbin commercial popped out for a upcoming movie." Speaking Evil" with James McAvoy. It is about a family is inviting a tourist family to their home. KZbin's algorithm is amazing😂😂

[@93RZ]

Aww the boy who sold water and took them around was so pure and generous :'( protect him at all costs! May God give him more.

[@ridatariq8989]

Ameen

[@cemakkus5870]

Thank you my beautiful friend. I was very happy to see this prayer. God bless you too

[@zane_sadauskis]

@@cemakkus5870 you are an absolute legend!

[@cemakkus5870]

@@zane_sadauskis thank you mate. Eric and tristan are very good friends. They are the real legend. They will be very successful.-Aquaman🌊🌊😂

[@ijfdse]

@@cemakkus5870 Cem you are a beautiful soul!

[@TheCac]

Can we all agree that this channel is just as good as their main one?

[@sebbejohansson]

Didn't even realise that this wasn't the main one!

[@KuzkayDev]

I actually prefer this one recently

[@CC-tu6pq]

Better!

[@shivaniargade3961]

But why the don’t post videos on that account

[@Johnny-Vang]

@@shivaniargade3961 because the videos on here are about seeking discomfort - the videos on the other channel are about saying yes

[@ZeroToPatrick]

For his incredibly kind generosity, Aquaman needs to be hooked up with some merch and some money. How do we make this happen?

[@ShaXCwalk]

yo this would be awesome. do they even have his contact info?

[@rat3944]

Fr 100% agree

[@elliotmack7393]

He replied to a comment above about himself!

[@kei-avang4192]

@@elliotmack7393 wat did he say? can u link it? I hope he enjoyed it with them :)

[@Dwnwthtrmp]

@@kei-avang4192 he's in the section of @Honey and he is @CEM AKKUŞ in the section! enjoy as much as I did reading the messages!

[@nintendolover114]

No word of a lie, this just happened to me yesterday: ok so, I'm from Australia but I've recently been traveling across Europe for the past few months, a few days ago I had all my money stolen by some fellow travelers, leaving me with nothing. I'm currently in Amsterdam, yesterday morning I had to check out of the accommodation I had previously booked, so from then on I was homeless. I stuck around at reception using their WiFi, I searched for a Yes fam Netherlands group, found one, joined then posted to the ground if there was a Amsterdam WhatsApp group, and luckily enough there was! I posted to my story to the group and literally no more than 5 mins later I received a message from a lovely German girl living in Amsterdam offering me her couch and we've been hanging out having a blast for the past day and a half! All thanks to the Yes Theory community!!

[@cherrybelle5794]

Aw, that's really sad! But good for you for being able to turn it around. The YesFam is really a good community though, so happy to be a part of it and meet different people ❤️

[@rat3944]

So glad you figured that out hope you are doing alright ❤️

[@A____G]

Damn this really is a strong community.

[@whoismds6002]

mate thats mental!!

[@edwardmunson3896]

Gregory Ross: What a great, "feel good" post. I, just as you and others, enjoy this channel immensely. It is awesome to find a channel where negativity does not exist.

[@tzahra]

"are you gonna kill us?" nod with a smile LMAO

[@GreenFiro82]

😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@noonieslife1211]

😂😂😂😂

[@384evonkey]

No disrespect to Eric’s past work but I feel like he is so much better and happier here than at Buzzfeed. Couldn’t watch him there but he’s so fun and real here! Super cool dude.

[@tanmaydeshpande4460]

I think BuzzFeed shud do a top 10 reasons why Eric is happier at yes theory

[@384evonkey]

@@tanmaydeshpande4460 100% agree hahahahaa

[@YurikRoss]

A lot of good talent came out of Buzzfeed (like the Try Guys for example) but the channel itself was too cookie cutter and stifled people creativity a lot. It was too corporate

[@384evonkey]

@@YurikRoss I wonder if buzzfeed has ever counted their profit losses from former employees going out on their own…

[@Screm]

@@384evonkey I doubt they calculate, but i'm sure they notice - and start hiring right away xD

[@Pruperduper]

I have a couple friends from highschool who were foreign exchange students from various parts of Turkey, and let me tell you that Turkish people are incredibly generous. You don't just become friends with them, you become family.

[@irondasgr]

As a Greek person I have to hand it to them and agree with the situation as shown above. They can be very hospitable and giving if they see that you are at a brink of despair. That applies pretty much the same for a great deal of Mediterranean people. YES Fams for ever, peace.

[@aliveforlife]

You should keep in contact with aquaman, he's just too gererous and nice. Deserves some great adventures :D

[@EricTabach]

I still can’t beleive I took a poop in a Turkish bathroom…highly recommend it

[@colleensgarage]

You only live once!!!

[@alinajacob3575]

Still can't believe we saw that😂

[@HELLOitsME393]

It’s so good seeing you on other channels! I miss your videos so much but I’m glad that you’re still here somewhere ☺️

[@user-ed7oz3ee2u]

As a Balkan person, I still can't believe you haven't seen such a toilet before :D

[@anaabbas1]

These toilets are common in many parts of the world, including India. As for washing, cleanliness is an important part of Islam. So cleaning with water after pooping and peeing is common

[@melaniemontoya9846]

I think Tristan needs to be sent on a no money adventure by himself. Also, Eric is definitely the person to get abandoned with in a foreign country! Loved the getting a job idea, pretty smart man.

[@cherrybelle5794]

Yes! Like Tom did in Thailand, it'd be more challenging for him 😂

[@johnpaulpasco2508]

he’ll be like td in thailand

[@Prettycars_NL]

Tristan kinda looks like mr. Patato head..

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Man I literally was in Istanbul 3 weeks ago and also got a haircut from mustafa! So crazy!! Turkish people are the most hospitable. Currently doing a two month road trip around Turkey with our two little girls. Awesome video!

[@ExaelE]

i love watching your videos. you have a great family, really cute and smart daughters. god bless xx

[@halilnevzat]

i live in Turkiye, and you guys made me remember the time that i hosted a french couple who walks around the world, it was winter and they came to my internet cafe to use internet, and then we met, when i asked them where are they going to sleep they said that they have a tent, me and my sister decided to invite them for the night, and we had an amazing meal together. its been years since then, thank you guys.

[@ZatteraEu]

Because of Yes Theory sometimes I catch myself thinking: what if I quit my job to get lost in an foreign place to see If I can survive?! Not a bad idea!

[@beverly2030]

Go for it! You can do it! 💪

[@thelmchen2499]

I think we've collectively just decided: yes.

[@dulemeiona8719]

I'll join you

[@joelmcbeni4368]

Let me join you 🤩

[@cherrybelle5794]

Let's go

[@johndoe-hu2ss]

You guys should definitely hook up the water kid aka aquaman with some merch or something. He deserves it

[@i_muthee1010]

i vote for this too

[@ateNgAstro2123]

Up!

[@YurikRoss]

Eric was the best thing that could happen to Yes Theory. Its amazing how hes always down for anything and never complain about any hardship or challenge they go through in their videos. and hes super nice and respectful. Hes perfect for Yes Theory

[@johnpaulpasco2508]

And he is always smiling :))

[@lolfish78]

Turkish hospitality is known internationally for a reason. What an amazing country!

[@Beltwayful]

As a turkish guy thank you so much for doing this. Showing how beautiful our country is. I'm kinda mad that i missed this while it was happening bc one of my biggest dream was to just meet you guys. You inspire me a lot

[@michaelshaffer3339]

I see the guys say on a lot of these challenges that they think it would be more difficult to do this in the US. Well, put that theory to the test! Try "abandoned in" random cities around the country.

[@ionaupping220]

so true id love to see it

[@ionaupping220]

@Sambhav Mathur oh yeah i’ve seen that one it was rly good i’d love to see more in america and one in england would be cool too

[@0700andrea]

Honestly I'd be scared to do that here in the US, so many serial killers and creepy people

[@michaelkelly7379]

@@0700andrea ? lmao

[@failtolawl]

I don't think so. They are attractive clean men, if they need help they could literally say they have a youtube channel and people would take care of them. If they looked like bums nobody would help them though.

[@MarkIsAsleep]

Seeing Derin doing this again is nostalgic 🤘

[@irondasgr]

I was excited as well especially under the condition that the Yes nuclear team has undergone so many schismatic hits all these last years.

[@edwardmunson3896]

I don't think it was by accident that you fellows picked the most welcoming, generous, City on earth to try your experiment out. That was a great move. I really enjoy your work! The people of Turkey, are the most kind people my wife and I ever encountered. Their kindness is genuineothers can be as critical as you want, but you will not find people who are as sincerely thoughtful, and helpful, as the Turkish. Certainly not in France/Monaco, Germany, or Greece. I apologize to the good people of those three European Countries, but in our travels we never encountered such kindness. The Turkish people, and the people of Norway, actually made us want to visit them again.....which we have. Turkey, and Norway, are absolutely beautiful Countries. Istanbul may be the most beautiful City we have ever seen. Its sheer beauty defies imagination. Now, this is just my opinion, and I could be wrong......but I don't think so.

[@alexstening7806]

So glad to see Eric more - he's too funny xD

[@shoutatthesky]

And very articulate too👍

[@alexstening7806]

@@shoutatthesky Yes that too! :-)

[@exhale7873]

Eric belongs in the yes theory squad. This is probably my favorite abandoned without money vid. The dude was fkn breakdancing lmao what a legend

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

I’m in love with Turkey ever since I started watching Turkish Dramas. This made me so excited

[@sapphicnickel]

I have watched all of these abandoned for 24hrs…but this one made me cry for some reason. Everyone was so sweet, and when the boys were bedding down on the couches tears fell from my eyes

[@shanemag-ash6315]

Turkish people are so generous, just like in my country Philippines. I wish y'all visit my country when the right time comes when it is not restricted anymore.

[@klara_2437]

Tristan the MVP. He showed them around and gave them free food, that's SO nice, friendly/welcoming on another level

[@cherrybelle5794]

His name is @CEM AKKUŞ 😁

[@AndieBVlogs]

I’ve been following Eric’s journey since he was new at Buzzfeed and now he’s part of Yes Theory! I am so incredibly proud of you!

[@michaelhall14]

Vote to give this kid the yes theory scollarship

[@briang4662]

Eric is a great addition to the team. hes a mix of thomas and ammar and matts beard haha

[@selina12333]

I could feel every ounce of their anxiety when Eric said, "we're alone". But then watching Tristan's demeanor especially change so drastically really goes to prove how valuable and important seeking discomfort really is. Aaaaaaamazing

[@somericanfam]

Turkish people are truly some of the most welcoming and generous on the planet masha’allah 🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@robertc4346]

the kid who made sure they were okay and well fed, hes going places on

[@Bregfx]

Wow after watching them struggle, you really realize how Ammar (and Thomas and Matt) are so outgoing and spread such positivity that it seems they meet people so easily. Crazy to me

[@hannahquick7072]

I would like to see you guys do an abandoned episode with girls only, I feel like traveling is much different from both sides!

[@cherrybelle5794]

So true! But if Lexie did it, I think she'll ace it very well. Idk if there are other girls in the team tho 😂

[@kyliep5376]

i hope they'd be tracked and have self defense items on them. Two foreign girls vulnerable for food and a place to stay does not sound like it'd go well.

[@rat3944]

As amazing as that would be still gotta have extra caution since they are women as sad as it is just something we gotta be extra careful on

[@orhandincer2887]

This is definitely a good idea.

[@lemonchelli5265]

I was thinking the same thing! I would love to see women do this, although they have to pay more attention (sadly) for there safety

[@fugebacsi]

Would be really interesting to see an "Abandoned in" episode in Eastern Russia, like in Vladivostok or somewhere.

[@claraloves3853]

Eric enthusiastically telling everyone about his turkish poop is so Matt's energy haha 😄

[@-_BahauddinTaha-um9mn]

When I saw Istanbul , I already knew that it'll be the easiest one to survive. Because Turkish people are so generous. N.B. I'm not Turkish.

[@ritafunmiobaze159]

The guy that showed them around was super. I kinda wish he got to go with them for the 3 day vacation too. But it's understandable since it was preplanned

[@mridul7639]

Yes, that would've been amazing for him. I hope they took his contact ad gave back in someway. What a kind person.

[@zach1747]

pre planned?

[@flightswithmel5326]

Please keep the videos coming! The video quality and stories just keep getting better and better! Keep it up guys!!!!

[@matthenson3511]

I love this channel so much goes it goes back to the core of yes theory sometimes I feel like the main channel videos are a little over produced

[@Hakiii]

I'm so glad I found this channel I needed more content than only their main channel😊

[@vipr1142]

This arab guy ruins the whole show. Always crying in every episode. Throwing kisses to guys. No wonder his dad disowned him.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

This was a Certified "Adventure" Classic

[@blatantmoose454]

I can’t believe how generous people were. It’s so heart warming to see! Great vid guys like always

[@KirnSaleem]

This was probably my favourite video yet. Love your content!!

[@jemv6834]

Can't stop laughing when Eric said "and i look Egyptian" 🤣🤣

[@0nics]

Ngl i think abandoned in Germany is gonna be a real challenge

[@crissyluvz]

I agree! I drove around Germany (I’m from u.s.) and I had such a hard time there. I imagine being there without money.

[@Stella-cf4cl]

they did it in helsinki, so i feel like they could survive germany

[@brunomontoya1448]

Nah everyone is so nice. They always help

[@tw3ist]

germans are too cold lmao

[@failtolawl]

@@aak9310 japan would not be hard for these two attractive tall guys.

[@matakokaka]

Great to see their confidence grow as the video progressed and they began to seek discomfort!! Great vid!!! Did you ever meet up with that kid again??

[@joshuacurtis613]

You guys keep me going. Don’t stop! Love the videos

[@curiosityroom2030]

Water is the cleanest way to clean ourselves. Have you ever clear bathed with tissue or soil. So water is the best way to clean ourselves.

[@sumeshmadhavan2400]

Whenever you guys are visiting any different Countries try to contact some known KZbinr's from that country and challenge them to do the similar thing with one of your teammate. This way you will reach more audience from their Subscribers as well.

[@ghangj]

lowkey i think this is smart

[@adityasankar5943]

but i think they will miss the whole point of seeking discomfort as the local youtuber will know the languages and know all the places they could go to. So they will that part

[@ghangj]

@@adityasankar5943 true u right. I guess it will be more of exposure than seeking discomfort if they were to go that route.

[@linoemdo3507]

this channel and your guys other channel is so underated and deserves way more recognition world wide i really hope to be apart of your guys journey oneday no matter how but keep up that great work

[@notsophy]

IM ENJOYING THIS CHANNEL. like these things could fit right into the main channel!!! and alsooooo deriiiiin aaahhh i cant process it like i missed hiiiim

[@maya_a214]

"I would like to kiss more" I have not laughed that hard in months

[@jillianbrennie6053]

Abandoned in NYC!! Like he mentioned in the video, no one offers anything here 😂 it would be cool and funny to see

[@failtolawl]

they could just go to where hipsters or gay people live and ask around. just staying away from the tourist spots where nobody could really help them because everybody is either scamming or visiting.

[@jillianbrennie6053]

@@failtolawl Yeah true

[@elenaspano5067]

how fun would it be if all the fans from the yes fam came together and did crazy and spontaneous things together? i’d love that, honestly. i feel like we share so many dreams and passions and we’d have a blast together with all the different cultures, languages and traditions. definitely a video idea for the future!

[@richdlaw]

This was one of the best ones thus far. Keep 'em coming!

[@notyouraverageglowup1057]

I love how the whole laugh half of the video is him just telling everyone how he had to poop 😂 I genuinely laughed out loud multiple times during this video. Great job boys…. Also Ammar worrying about the boys was so fucking cute.

[@abigail3080]

Damn y’all got a deal with lululemon!! That’s freakin huge congrats!!!

[@ktienguyn]

These are my favorite, and I'm so glad you guys got the chance to do it again!!

[@patrickmccain5831]

INSPIRATIONAL!!!!! i love this channel.

[@lmaono8139]

tristan’s smiles are so charming pls my poor heart

[@NICO13586]

It would be awesome if they could let the guy who helped eric and tristan join that vacation 😄

[@angesvlogs6628]

Awesome video. I'm so shy I could never do what u guys did. Much respect 💯

[@orlandosmith9599]

I enjoyed the video...try doing one in the Caribbean Jamaica to be exact...

[@chappi1812]

I think you guys should repay the favor to that kid man he was simply amazing

[@Kim-ci6po]

Good job Tristan and Eric for surviving Turkey 👏🏼 Love these type of videos guys!! If and when possible, please do an “Abandoned in Manila” video as it would be very interesting to see how you guys deal with our chaotic streets and culturally diverse environment. watching from the Philippines at half past 12 in the morning!!

[@johndavidsantos1990]

Pre that's a great idea...pero medyo delikado lang dito.

[@jpr4wr]

I can't wait for these guys to visit ph.

[@sgt.krakatoa1093]

Open na ba po yung pinas sa travel?

[@matthewgarcia7376]

NO NO NO NO one wrog turn and you end up in Tondo, there wouldn't be a video.

[@cherrybelle5794]

Filipinos are generous towards foreigners though, not quite a challenge 😂😂😂

[@johnalimedia]

I was having a really shitty day today and this video literally cheered me up! Thank you guys! ❤️

[@gavinsandlin6700]

A new fan. This makes my day, awesome guys! Thanks for showing the humanity abroad. America is great but so is many other places in the world

[@ridatariq8989]

So glad the abandoned with no money series is back because I missed it so much. So much love from Pakistan ❤️❤️

[@anashrita5868]

the fact that in any country you guys do this challenge you find the kindest ppl says a lot about humanity .

[@CanadianPsycho]

the boy who sold the water was amazing, but i have to say the pooping segment was amazing :3

[@battlebornpyro8567]

Great job! Love these videos!

[@AdventuresOfPhoenix]

Having Eric on the team as been a great addition, I’m so glad that he’s with y’all now he probably is too lol but just wanted to say you guys inspire me with every video I watch of yours.

[@mayawilson9034]

Him telling anyone and everyone about his Turkish poop has me dead 😂💀

[@lyssasletters3232]

AMAZING CONTENT!!!! Enjoyed this video so much!

[@rat3944]

I really hope they go out and find that boy and repay him for all the kindness he showed ❤️❤️ he deserves so much for what he did for them

[@laika1290]

Iconic duo 🤣 one who's always hungry and the other who's just goofing around HAHAHAHA. I wanna see both of them doing this challenge by themselves.

[@johnxu5898]

Main channel level content on here - you love to see it

[@lee-around]

Content never ceases to amaze and excite - As always, thank you for sharing 😊

[@reemao5274]

this video is up there amongst my favourites from Yes Theory/Seek Discomfort. great job boys!!

[@TheGlobalNotebook]

I love these videos, man. You guys really capture the generosity of people wherever you go. It's so inspiring - but also triggering my travel lust... Thanks guys!

[@abdirahimmahdi3401]

Happy Friday to Seekers ❤ Love from Mogadishu, Somalia 🇸🇴

[@dremmz]

stay safe bro

[@carlitoz7686]

@@dremmz why does he stay safe Do u mean that he is in a dangerous place

[@dremmz]

@@carlitoz7686 yes.

[@shoutatthesky]

Hi Abdirahim! ❤Love from New Zealand🙏

[@abdirahimmahdi3401]

@@carlitoz7686 He is right bro, Mogadishu is little bit dangerous. @Dremmz thanks bro for your concern.

[@NiceNicholas]

Eric breakdancing in the street with Tristan on drums was easily the highlight of the video, bravo

[@Just_football2]

Thank you so much for one of the best videos.When Will you come to Uzbekistan?

[@DEADLYFT]

Incredible content coming out of all of the Yes Theory members now. Really cool to see these guys experiencing growth again, just like the early days of Yes Theory. PASSING THE TORCH 🔥 love the content & production. keep it up!

[@isaaciskander5793]

The content on this channel is amazing...keep it up boys.

[@mpuckett1025]

Both channels never fail to put a smile on my face!💗 can’t wait for next week

[@D1sturb3d.gh0u1]

I’d love to see eric more! He’s good at what he does & very fun

[@generaljoemalia6077]

As a Turk myself, this made me smile so much! really enjoyed this :)

[@Opal_Royalty]

So glad these two are apart of this new team. they are amazing

[@cjgatmaitan5924]

Bro.. That kid is so kind and generous... God bless him... God bless all Yes Fam... SEEK DISCOMFORT!

[@mixe]

YES I was looking forward to this video!!

[@renaet6748]

I love that Eric is apart of YesTheory!!

[@ghado-dono1326]

The amount of Anxiety being left on a foreign place hits. Even I'm anxious just by watching🤧 Good job tho😄

[@posh_islander9726]

This was the best "abandoned in" y’all did amazing!

[@TheMumasy]

Awwww random strangers who helped the guys are sooo nice ❤️ God bless them all! What a beautiful video idea to show that there are good people everywhere and all around us!

[@adrianaweinlichova5810]

An important lesson from this episode is that when travelling, whether solo or as a group, we should always trust our gut feeling. We are all about seeking discomfort and going beyond the socially imprinted fear of strangers in connecting with one another, and I am all about that too. BUT, let's acknowledge that sometimes it is OK to say no, or to even step back when a certain situation or person doesn't feel right. I am referring to the 15:39 moment :)

[@tellawi7329]

But why are you judging them?! I think it was wrong from them to refuse the help that guy was offering, just because he is a Syrian refugee, I used to live in Turkey, and most destinations took me 1 to 2 hours in the metro, following your guts is one thing, and blindly judging a person is another!

[@adrianaweinlichova5810]

@@tellawi7329 Oh I didn't mean to judge, and I am sorry if my comment came across this way. What I was meaning to express is that it doesn't matter if that given situation was actually dangerous or not, we should follow our inner instincts and not push too hard if it really doesn't feel ok. Also, from the video, I really don't think the boys were blindly judging :)

[@misba2282]

@@gladysalvarez9849 that's what the entire world thinks about the US but when the leeches come and attack our nations we do the best with the situation at hand.

[@Nick-pi8og]

@@tellawi7329 I think the barber’s reaction was enough. He is a local, and if he is shaking his head no immediately, he probably knows something. Not to say those guys were definitley bad people, but its not a risk worth taking.

[@iremfrat7771]

@@tellawi7329 I don't know about trusting the guys because their screen time ws very short but 1 hour transportation in İstanbul is the norm. I would go 1h 15m for my internship when I was a student there. 🤷

[@harrienotharry]

YEY ITS HERE SO EXCITED

[@TuckerPearce]

Really enjoy these guys, cool to see others featured in videos like this. What a great experience they had. I wonder if the kid actually knew who they were or is just that kind.