2023 in pop culture moments that altered my brain chemistry

[@jordanatheresa]

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[@BurnNBoogie]

The Double standards in s😘x is why the s😘x industry is female dominanted. And the mabophire flat how women being open devalues the 😘 monopoly of women.. their protecting only female dominanted industry. If women like men the same way men like women. Women would lose our monopoly

[@TylaStark]

ngl, the "no annoying pattern modes" bit is probably the most useful thing ive heard anyone say in a bellesa ad. truly relevant info that actually makes me wanna try them!

[@sksainc688]

1. None of the names in your Vanderpump Rules portion were pronounced correctly. 2. Regarding the submarine... that's what happens when you go the "minority hiring" route instead of who is most qualified.

[@TylaStark]

@sksainc688 no, it's what happens when people with too much money skirt around rules and regulations put in place to prevent that kind of disaster 🙄

[@kaliceisthecoolest]

@@sksainc688hey, you’re annoying!!

[@watchcloudspassmeby]

I have to be so honest with you all right now. I’m American, and after the Watergate scandal, it’s common to just add “-gate” to the end of a different situation to make it a full name, and I thought “Oceangate” was the popularized name for the scandal of it all and not the *literal name of the company* for soooooo long. I thought this for like two weeks lmaooooo

[@jalapeno1119]

Remember in 2009-2012 when everyone was adding -geddon to everything? Or -pocalypse?

[@kseniav586]

Oh. I only realised this now from your comment. I'm not even American, I just assumed Americans name all of the scandals whatever-gate...

[@watchcloudspassmeby]

@@kseniav586 At least we’re in this together 💪Haha

[@TylaStark]

saaaaame

[@mo0njelly]

@@kseniav586we do name them all whatever-gate so it was really not a great choice for the name of a company

[@TaraMooknee]

if the editing in this doesn't get an Emmy I'll loot

[@goober479]

Two legends in one place 😭

[@sadmermaid]

I'll loot, lmao that is such a good phrase, luv ya Tara!

[@jasminlovesbagels5166]

The submarine story was WILD is baffles me that that happened this year 😭

[@cjgroom109]

I forgot so fast 0:

[@dklee.01]

@@cjgroom109oops 🥴 rest in computer

[@baby.yogurt]

there's a podcast called Respect the Dead who did an in depth episode on the whole thing--the guy whose idea it was, how the submersible was built, etc, it was such a ridiculous situation and I highly recommend

[@Rose-hh7mk]

@ville__ what

[@parkchimmin7913]

@MissBalkanija He’s probably a bot too. He’s got other similar channels that just copy and paste popular comments

[@justright8547]

I'm a mechanical engineer, the submarine story had us rolling in the office with raucus laughter due to the sheer level of stupidity surrounding its design and construction.

[@rodeogirl135473]

I knew y’all would get a howl out of this whole thing 😂

[@blondie9422]

I wouldn’t laugh. A 19 year old lad still died 😢 It was a stupid stupid idea though.

[@annabeinglazy5580]

​@@blondie9422 it is tragic that He died, it is tragic that the people on the Submarine lost their lives. However. The more i learned about the whole company right down to how they sourced their building Materials, the more i felt Like i was Reading about a Cartoon villain. At some point all you can do IS laugh. Not at the Kid, but at the Guy responsible

[@justright8547]

@annabeinglazy5580 Fr, he ignored all expert advice and fired his chief of safety when he refused to sign off the submersible. But to me, the most criminal oversight was the use of carbon fibre for the main body of the vessel because 5 "innovative." Carbon fibre is great and strong when in tension but useless under compressive forces, like those resulting from the immense amounts of water pressure at those depths. Pure narcissism and stupidity.

[@starkman78]

Imagine being so rich and arrogant that you refuse to take no for an answer, even from the laws of physical reality.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@cyanidebutterfliesx]

what a ridiculous year, look forward to facing the horrors of 2024 with you all

[@mochimochi7669]

Lol same. It’s been a wild few years and I don’t think next year will be any different.

[@Nikimouse311]

Right? Does this crazy train have a break?

[@sophiekoett1740]

Well said. This gives similar energy as the Plankton meme where he’s like “Goodbye everyone, I’ll remember you all in therapy” 🫡

[@johnskidmoor-e5b]

Joe Owens Talking Sense The Shocking and Continued Cultural Change of Liverpool…

[@SJTJ]

Oh no. No. Take it back. This is why we can’t have nice things……

[@simonevivian4524]

I am in love with the fact that Tim Allen is just "the guy who plays Santa Clause". it seems very appropriate that we don't give him too much credit

[@nasecoo]

When she said “the guy who plays Santa Claus” I literally had to pause the video for a sec to register it fully

[@melissacarron2309]

Why?! Don’t tell me Tim Allen is bad, he was like a TV dad growing up and I thought he was a lovable dude? Is my childhood about to be ruined? He’s from Michigan like me, I want to believe he is good

[@bonesonstones1]

​@@melissacarron2309I mean, that depends on who you ask? He was (is?) a pretty stark Trump supporter and is a staunch conservative. I can't separate the artists from their art, so that kinda ruined him for me 😢

[@melissacarron2309]

@@bonesonstones1 nooooo, that’s so sad - I didn’t know

[@bonesonstones1]

@@melissacarron2309 sorry :( Still wishing you a happy new year tho!

[@chillarypuff]

13:15 "WHY IS IT ONLY MEN THAT METHOD ACT" my jaw is on the floor

[@RubyTuesdayJB]

I’m a History teacher and my GCSE kids were doing a literal assessment and I broke the silence with ‘okay- but can we talking about that damn submarine’ and the room just erupted hahaha

[@wonhoe1926]

this channel has been like the only channel where I always voluntarily want to watch every upload. The videos are always so funny and interesting and educational. Please never stop being yourself! Looking forward to the uploads coming in 2024!

[@neobridgey]

are there youtubers you watch involuntarily?? 🤨🤨

[@gregothy9190]

​@@neobridgey Yeah, I go and force them to watch Mr Beast videos every other Saturday

[@wonhoe1926]

yeah there are like podcasts or some youtubers that I like but I get bored of the content but I feel obligated to watch because 1. I cant find anything else to watch and 2. I wanna be caught up with their lives because I am a tad invested and like the actual person running the channel/podcast haha @@neobridgey

[@britling9101]

Seeing Jordan being more and more unhinged and just chaotic I LOVE IT SM. GIRLY POP IS SO CONFIDENT IN HER VIDS UGH.

[@Mushroompanda648]

"Eveything I've found out about Price Harry has been against my will!" 🤣 Same Girl and I'm not even British!!

[@lexhdz5803]

well Jordan i want to thank YOU!! as a (recovering) anorexic its been great being able to sit down to eat and putting on your videos, feeling like i had a friend to eat with even if i was alone. thank you SO MUCH for your videos, truly, youre helping so much 🩷

[@nadiaalonso2631]

Same!

[@Crumbledpaperball]

Congratulations you two! I'm so proud! 💖

[@chappellgroan]

The submarine going missing while I was at Glastonbury with no phone service was insane. It was the talk of the festival and I got all the updates through word of mouth lol

[@jorrdan.]

Crying at the fact that you said that everyone immediately agrees about being able to eat 48 chocolate fingers because i aggressively nodded in agreement just seconds prior

[@Sal-xj6yu]

This tier list is so unhinged and I love it. Tell me why we had to sit thru a holiday movie tier list just to understand the pop culture moments tier list

[@mariapapa6370]

The worst thing about the submarine disaster in june is the fact that another boat with at least 500 hundred immigrants also sunk at the same time and hundreds of them died and there was almost no media coverage in Europe except for blaming the greek coast guard for the deaths even though there is zero proof of it.

[@Sandtalon]

Jordan’s intro to this video was beautifully chaotic and I loved the energy, hope your 2024 is incredible!

[@boat3501]

I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already! I’m so glad I found your channel, internet controversies and video essays have become my favourite type of media. I’m always excited to watch your latest video!! Editors do an amazing jobs and your commentary is so great! Happy new year!!

[@boat3501]

How is that at all related to my comment? And btw you forgot an ‘=‘ sign in your random comment haha. Please try to learn proper math if you’re gonna try to be rude 🙃 still have a happy new year tho

[@captaind0ugwash]

the editing is sooooo good!!!! and I loved watching you throughout the year, feels like catching up with my sister LMAO

[@emcr719]

I just spotted Barry Keoghan in the front row of ANGELA BASSETT DID THE THING 🗣️ and I can’t stop laughing 😭

[@jaendhoe3962]

i know this is a fun tee-hee video, but right at 13:24 when you asked "why is men that method act?" the first word that popped into my head was EMPATHY

[@ffffatimmaaa]

the prison break one was so funny because the airport and borders were shut down for him to be 2 hours away in LONDON.

[@OddsandEndsandOtters]

Jordan I am here to validate your dad's car experience. yes. omfg you described it PERFECTLY

[@berby2068]

Yes that sickly strong leather smell

[@emilyzozokos14]

Hi Jordan! I found your channel and podcasts during the second half of the year, and it has totally changed the content I consume online. I stopped using tiktok and limited my Instagram usage by listening to you, and I’ve started seeking more thought-provoking video essay style content now! So glad to have found you and can’t wait to see what 2024 brings :)

[@strawberryynat]

there’s just something so incredibly contagious and wholesome about your energy, i really love your content and can’t wait to explore even more ~

[@Emxcix]

i'm a flight attendant and the daniel khalife story was iconic lol. for some reason there was a rumour that he was up in the gatwick control tower but we were all like omg yes king finally someones up there!! he can sort out all the atc delays and let us depart on time

[@meowiestwo]

That Tom and Ariana scandal had one of my friends in such a grip and it was so fun for me because usually she's not chronically online while I am. I got to hear about all of it from her because she's a fan of the show and then the creators I watch started talking about it.

[@star0nyx]

the editing is killingg mee. The 3D santa is too good. Loved the content this year!

[@laurenparadis5084]

ironically enough it's the the liminal week between christmas and new years being suuuuper slow for me at work that brought me to your channel! ive been watching you for the past couple days and subscribed today

[@fs3743]

The thing about bullying bullies is really interesting. I think you're right about people wanting a public enemy

[@teddytots12]

Your pronunciation of scandervol and the cast names made this video a million times better 😂❤

[@mariagoncalves905]

I heard about the prison break story here for the first time (not a brit myself sjsj) and it was properly hilarious but let me tell you, let me tell you - the fake inmate being called sexy on twitter and later on making an acc to thank people for the compliments took me out I literally CHOCKED ON MY PASTA

[@sarahwatts7152]

I also didn't read Spare, mainly because the videos about it were probably funnier than the actual book

[@Julianaao2601]

What shocked me the most about the submersible is that people paid to go in it, they PAID and it wasn’t cheap! Absolute bonkers

[@KT180X]

I'm so here for the meghan support babes, you're a real one

[@roxdaphe]

Does anyone else think the whole Hailey Bieber thing was wild? Like the reaction of the public? I don’t have any sides, I do not support any party involved so watching it all unfold from the outside looking in was wild. I honestly felt like people projected their negative mean girl experiences onto her to the fullest, like it became more than just “Team Selena”. In my opinion, it felt like it became more about making themselves feel better because they never got a chance to stand up to their bully. And I get it, I didn’t have the confidence to stand up to my own bullies when I was younger. Nobody likes a bully…but so many people did stoop down to that same level. If anything, the whole thing gave Hailey more publicity for her brand and company. But again, that was my observation/opinion. I know this can be a sensitive topic to some people…for some reason. But I feel like enough time has passed to have a (hopefully) mature discussion about it. What do y’all think? I won’t get mad if you think the opposite lol. Looking forward for 2024 content from you, Jordan! I absolutely ADORE YOU! Hugs from Texas 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Sun.Shine-]

I found that whole thing so pointless. That was such a "get a job" controversy

[@amira34]

I found the whole thing wild 💀 did Hailey get publicity for her brand lol for me she got crazy bullying in my opinion her reputation is destroyed.

[@scarlettsativa2960]

@@amira34didn’t she start multiple trends this year?

[@amira34]

@@scarlettsativa2960 but still people hate her under any video you see her the comments are negative the whole thing destroyed her reputation!!!💀

[@princessnicki63]

This isn’t a “sensitive topic,” this exact opinion has already been unpacked multiplied times on this app already 😭

[@meglaw1288]

This is the hardest I've laughed at a video in a long time. Love this channel, literally feel like I'm drinking tea with a friend and gossiping. Have a great new year!

[@xrdmaddy]

wow I could watch this a million times. thank you for this content it’s literally perfect 😭 I love that you ranked it by your fav Christmas movies too

[@philijean9810]

"The guy who plays Santa Clause..." hahaha. It's Tim the Tool Man bloody Taylor!

[@unseenmolee]

ty for calling out ppl who bully bullies. fighting fire with fire wont help anyone in the long run. im not gonna act like im better than it dont get me wrong, but im trying to check myself when i do catch myself being overly critical, not constructive critisism, but just pedantic and petty nitpicking. its like how am i any better than the ppl im criticizing if im basically doing the same thing as them? its hypocritical to bully a bully, i dont want to live my life like that and it makes me sad just how many left leaning ppl feel righteous in being so unnecessarily cruel cuz they feel like its justified... ive unfollowed a lot of youtubers over this actually, its been really bothering me

[@muchomango11]

Bro that guy that escaped prison is the best story I’ve heard all year 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@maxitaxitaximaxi]

Omg your Scandavol Description killed me! This was my biggest obsession this year, I have been watching this tv programme for years so it‘s been a real shock. Hearing you trying to sum it up and giving all people wrong names cracked me up 😂😂😂 Thank you hahaha.

[@_tobey_tobey_]

Revisiting this and I don’t think I’ll ever recover from how seen I felt when you described the grinch as making you feel carsick because I know exactly the emotion you mean I thought I was alone

[@rclementine77]

I can't believe I, from the US, heard about a prison break for the first time from in this video lmaoo. Love how this leaned more British in stories and references, I had never heard anything about Spare either and now I need to track down chocolate fingers

[@the.time.crystal]

i am so bad at commenting, but you are absolutely my pop culture news source! i am not on tiktok so whenever you post i always am here within the first hours to seeeee

[@simoneg4brielle]

Jordan thank you 4 all the amazing videos you put out!! I’ve been following you for about 3 years now and I will never get tired of your essays!!!!🥰

[@thestablepirate]

I swear I laughed out loud so hard when she showed the news segment where they have a countdown for until the oxygen runs out, so morbid.

[@junnybear957]

I feel like your personality is really shining in your videos lately it's great makes them even better!!!

[@xelaperez4559]

The editing in this video goes OFF omg I had my hand over my mouth wheeze-laughing for like 90% of this 😂😂

[@soul89g]

the way i was going to already say that ur editor is really doing it for me 😌☝️

[@soul89g]

@ville__ bro what 🤨

[@thingslaurasays9995]

you've been one of my favourite youtube channel and podcaster this year thank u for everything x

[@Eneri-z9v]

Tim Allen's actual surname is ironically what you described his character as😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I simply can't help myself 😂😂😂😂😂. It's too hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂. Especially to hear you tell it😂😂😂😂.I love 😍 it.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@twilxghtx6989]

jordan!!! i gasped when u posted this!! it's just what i needed omg, i've been binge listening to ur podcast the past few days and ur quickly becoming one of my favourite creators

[@run2gianna]

@ville__ wth

[@thatoneperson8154]

@@run2gianna they are a troll bot that ive mainly seen on women's yt channels

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

​@thatoneperson8154 remember to report the spam ❤

[@twilxghtx6989]

@@Sabrina-sc1db I did! thank u:)

[@nathandavis2377]

Ngl this is the first place I ever heard "Angela Bassett did the thing" and it now has a permanent spot in my brain.

[@JM-hd3lr]

i really enjoyed the content you uploaded this year 🤌🏾 especially your podcast and the 2 videos about sex/life. these two were hilarious 😭😭 hope you have a nice end of the year and keep being you ❤❤

[@Minihood31770]

Whenever we have a party coming up, we call the food and drink that needs to be saved till the party embargoed. That's definitely not the proper definition of embargoed, but it's stuck. "Can I have one of these biscuits?" "They're embargoed"

[@13realmusic]

7:15 made me giggle! Your cat really said today is the day to figure out who tf my owner is always talking to in that damn camera!

[@uhhhitszaide]

YESSS this video is exactly what I needed in this lul between Christmas and New year. Hope you had a happy hols Jordan ♡ x

[@Oli92_]

I think I subscribed to this channel a few weeks ago, but honestly, it's already one of my faves. Can't wait for next year's shenanigans!

[@annoyed1216]

great video as always jordan. would love to see more videos in the new year about british culture specifically, just something i dont have as much knowledge about as an american.

[@vaneespino-q8e]

The Oceangate situation feels very Succession to me. Like, I could see Connor being in that submarine.

[@KumoriCoffee]

i have never felt as seen in my life as when you said the grinch made you feel icky

[@softwaifu]

Did you just call Tim Allen "the guy who played Santa Claus" im screaming 😭

[@somimael]

ive been watching you since i was a freshman in high school and now im a senior! you and kat are some of the most slept on people on the platform.

[@aminaa5824]

What you said about chocolate fingers is making me crave them now but I’m boycotting dairy milk 🥲

[@MadeleineGeorge-z1h]

Men method act because actresses were built with pain built in and actors have to seek it out

[@natasham4184]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and the opportunity to relive some of 2023's most weird and wonderful moments. It's Harry's todger for me. Thanks for all the amazing content this year, Jordan! You've certainly become one of my comfort creators (I especially love the podcast) 💖

[@scarlettflower9777]

it's so funny that you can't remember the last time someone broke out of prison, it happens kinda frequently in the us and they run for days until there caught

[@faeryid]

LETS GOOOOOO SO EXCITED TO WATCH

[@michalapalmer8874]

CATH STANS MAKE SOME NOISE!!!!!! *arena collapses from noise breaking the sound barrier*

[@30secondstochar1]

The 2022 recap vid is how I found this channel, been obsessed for a full year!!!

[@olivialauder9207]

Hi Jordan, longtime subscriber first time commenter here. Just wanted to say that your performance as Venetia in Saltburn was incredible

[@someoneghvjvj1808]

I will always maintain that the media going crazy over Khalife was just to get everyone to forget about how Sunak fucked up in the school concrete situation. It was literally the most boring prison escape and subsequent manhunt I have ever heard of and the media’s obsession with makes no sense to me otherwise.

[@loismiller7123]

actually weeping over the chocolate fingers segment because YES

[@hazeyhay4864]

Wooo, I've seen a few of these "Highlights of 2023 pop culture moments" and I haven't wanted to actually watch any, BUT I'LL WATCH YOURS, cos you're great I've never laughed so much from an ad before hahaha, brilliant, I want one

[@lacivam1427]

My dad's car smelled like diet pop, burps, and cashews. Wonderful memories

[@sabrinafiore4736]

I AM SO HAPPY YOU MADE THIS VIDEO I HAVE NEVER CLICKED FASTER ON A VIDEO OMG you're always so slay 💕

[@sockpant]

I would’ve watched the ad but I was playing this vid out loud with my family LOL

[@sarahknowlton4088]

north sea/drake passage tok is SO SCARY i love it

[@085cur1ty]

i laughed so much, this really brought up my mood, thanks jordy!!!

[@emilyr8668]

i wish this video was like an hour long i need to know more about crazy british pop uclture moments

[@vdubthefoxx6808]

Love your channel, just discovered it a few months back. Thank you for what you do!😊

[@aparkinglott]

my fav channel. sooo entertaining!!! not to be parasocial, but you talk like you're talking to your besties and I feel like one of them! happy holidays

[@laurenoneill8001]

also the fact daniel was getting around on a bicycle.. it’s no wonder he didn’t get out of london

[@ladyzoe5734]

Todger sounds like a pastry. “Mommy may I have a jammy todger”

[@damariusingram6205]

You knowing about the girl who ate the oysters on the first date is giving me life!!

[@sunshell]

u r one of those people whose happiness and laughter is contagious

[@eiqhties1140]

omg im sooooo here for your commentary on the eyebrow gate thing… EDIT also when you brought up the 48 chocolate fingers i DID go “oh, yeah!” hahaha

[@pandamystery5990]

succession finale and roman, shiv and tom winning the golden globe is the best thing to happen in 2023 and 2024

[@RissRoute]

The oyster video is something I think about every day

[@alicejbrocklesby]

it’s a good time of day when jordan posts❤

[@allizzle]

it feels like i just watched your 2022 recap last month omg

[@cookiechip8490]

BARBENHIEMER ON HOME ALONE LEVEL? NOOOO JORDANNN 😭😭😭 I'm disappointed The culture phenomenon of the year?!?!?

[@SamanthaShelley]

who among us did not inhale 48 chocolate fingers at christmas

[@cosmictilly]

Hi Jordan, I found your channel this year. you're super smart and perceptive and I love hearing your take on the subjects you speak about. I live super rurally by myself so I see you like my peer because we are similar age (I think...... ha ha ha

[@Carolinee1045]

Spare, Succession, Submarine. How did this all happen in 2023??? Incredible

[@lilia9089]

jordan mispronouncing everyone’s name while talking about scandavol is actually so hilarious!!!

[@angelwebss]

The explanation for how the grinch makes you feel compared to the smell of your dads car made perfect sense

[@kenziekolijn]

the Peak british experience is eating all of the christmas chocolate fingers thank u for the representation