The Black Swallow Of Death - Eugene Bullard

[@the_fat_electrician]

Keep the video suggestions coming!

[@TexasNationalist1836]

the Alamo

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Billy Waugh

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Davy Crockett

[@14th_ghost]

Chesty Puller

[@indianajones4321]

Tibor Rubin, Hungarian Holocaust survivor and US Medal of Honor recipient in the Korean War who trolled the commies when he was a POW

[@donaldwert7137]

Thank you for rescuing people like Eugene Bullard from obscurity.

[@divineorder7695]

YESSS 👊🏼💯🔥🔥🔥❗ #RealTalk

[@fact_frenzy386]

Fran. I never heard of this guy.

[@Riotskunk89]

I was so impressed by this story I immediately bought the book. Bullard is so amazing

[@ArstanWB]

He's pretty famous in France.

[@cheyennemccall6228]

I live in Harris County GA and visit Columbus often. There is a metal sign where his shotgun house was that has his story on it...

[@bertalanolah6565]

Bro, you're a legend-while the rest of the internet churns out ragebait, you're over here running a full-blown serotonin production line. Listening to you is like watching Independence Day when was 10 years old.

[@donaldliverance2597]

An oddly perfect description

[@orppranator5230]

I knew battleship/pacific rim when I was young, but that works too.

[@keithb6717]

L

[@Bl00dCrown]

​@@keithb6717What is L about enjoying content? You weirdos really just hate life huh lmao. Hope it gets better for you lil guy.

[@tootiredtostop1606]

Will always love the Hornet because of that movie.

[@glennburt2531]

Sir, as a Black vet, I have never heard of Mr. Eugene Bullard prior to this....I thank you between tears, as my heart swells. You don't know how much your work means to me and many others! Thank you, and God Bless!!

[@tnwhitley]

The older we vets get the more we appreciate what he does honoring our fellow brothers in uniform.

[@jessietoney8919]

Hes portrayed in the movie Fly Boys if you need something to watch

[@ltldxy71]

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@krpinckney]

Truth. Same here. I just knew he was the first black fighter pilot.

[@NordicDan]

@@jessietoney8919 Great movie, too

[@watchjuggernaut9405]

I’m a Veteran from Queens,ny. This is my first time hearing about Mr. Eugene Bullard. He’s buried in queens I going to find the cemetery and his grave site and bring flowers!!!! One of the most incredible stories of an amazing gentleman. Thanks for sharing.

[@dr.shawnsoszka4438]

Hey, did you find Eugene's grave?

[@WadePenley-d1e]

I hope you found his grave

[@PHANTOM-wj5zj]

Did you find his grave?

[@seangambone8534]

"Don't fret, honey, it's easy." That's beautiful. Absolutely.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Unabashed tears at that point.. So many GOOD men forgotten... Thank God TFE is bringing his story to light!!

[@dvlaserworks]

The one time that you want a "heart" button....

[@Chef-vg4pu]

❤️…. I was crying 57-year-old plumber……

[@RaheemFriedRice]

To an author who absolutely intended on being the one to receive his last words correctly as a lifelong asthmatic5000 what a way to leave this breath away completes me being at peace with not being able to breathe

[@rdf4315]

If there was one thing Eugene Bullard could say before he took his final breath, is that it was a life well lived.

[@JustinSanders-nx5ol]

Black US Army vet here, you made me cry. Now I need to watch all of you videos

[@jameslutz1517]

Definitely watch them all!! Great info and story teller!!

[@D3athM3tal-i4c]

You will enjoy his videos, look for battleship texas video

[@Ron-d2s]

It's gonna be a wild ride......... have a beach towel ready for the onion cutting ninjas.... there are tons of em!!!

[@ecoasis1]

AMEN! AND YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN EVERYTHING YOU FEEL AND SAID.

[@dunbarf2413]

Couple of mainstream movies with fictional characters based loosely on 2nd Lt. Eugene Jacques Bullard. Flyboys A 2006 movie that loosely portrays Bullard, played by British actor Abdul Salis. Red Tails A 2012 movie that features a fictional Col. A.J. Bullard, a thinly disguised representation of Lt. Col. (later Gen.) Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the main commander of the World War II African American Tuskegee Airmen.

[@robnorman343]

I got my degree in history and I taught history and I'm a black guy that went to a historically black college and I've never heard of this man. I appreciate you for enlightening me.

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

Because they were "Supplanted".

[@jbw8471]

Watch the movie Flyboys from 2006. Theres a character based on him in the movie. Theres alot of Blacks in aviation people never heard of.

[@damedan9389]

Go get a refund from that HBCU fam. 😅😅💪

[@ronnieroberts7414]

"I'm going to fly airplanes "

[@Moonshine-d5i]

You know.

[@Eireman_on_Twitch]

Damn it, man, *I’m* bawling my eyes out! My son passed await at the age of 23 due to cancer. He was preparing to be married, a new father, PFC Specialist Engineer for the US Army National Guard. His cancer was quick, brutal, and he smiled and comforted everyone. He was dying, but he was the least disturbed by it. His last words were to our parish pastor. Reconciliation, Communion, and the Blessing of the Sick (aka the “Last Rights”). When the priest was done, his mother and I went back in. He smiled at me, and fell asleep forever.

[@houseofgoodandevil]

I actually wrote the screenplay “Bullard.” We’ve been trying to get the film made for 15 years. We are currently putting The Black Swallow comic together as well as a Bullard postage stamp. His life is amazing and this video left plenty out

[@jbsulls]

What do you need.

[@houseofgoodandevil]

@@jbsullswell, it’s a big budget film. His story goes through several decades as a period piece. Period pieces are expensive. The film has been listed as in development for years. The script is currently with Obama’s production company. It’s a great script that has won several screenplay awards, but for some reason it’s not hitting. This is why we are doing the comic book and stamp, to generate interest and hopefully that lights the fire. Thanks for your interest. Blu de Golyer

[@Vanayr]

@@houseofgoodandevilthe joys of financing. At the screening for my father’s 1st film, an exec at Republic told him he was brave (the film was autobiographical) and when my father asked why, the exec replied “self financing the film without distribution nailed down” 😂

[@michaelwoodby5261]

Honestly he sounds more like a miniseries kind of guy.

[@derekelliott6098]

I got a hookup at Crown (Random House) publishing in NY.

[@jackr2287]

A credit to the French president also, for knowing his country's heroes so well that he at a glance picked out Eugene Bullard in a room.

[@aidanhorwitz3914]

who was he? source?

[@black10872]

​@aidanhorwitz3914 Probably Charles Degualle. He was President of France numerous times.

[@michaelmartin203]

​@@black10872also, a decorated vet himself, and an ardent supporter of the military

[@Aryasvitkona]

To be entirely fair, "famous black war veteran and first black combat pilot" is such a unique thing to be that even if the president didn't know ANY other war hero, he'd know that one

[@Danheron2]

Not just any French president Charles de Gaul

[@off5314]

Black Vietnam vet 72 old here, thank you for this. Tears are falling like everyone here.

[@whitetrashbandit2704]

Thank you.

[@Viking-ry8vo]

God bless you, sir. Plenty of tears here from an old white guy who never served. Thank you!

[@isometimestrytodothings2375]

I'm Random 14 year old here, thank you for serving 🫡 have a good day 😁

[@JasonElser]

You're not a "black" Veteran to me. You're a man and Veteran to who I owe thanks to. Don't worry.... I cried at the end of this too. Thank you sir for your service and all you did for this country and the people in it.

[@DamnThatsFunny308]

Thank you for your service pops!

[@judgem0rt1s23]

These are the exact sort of stories that Hollywood should be telling, but they're too incompetent. Thanks for making these videos, dude. My whole family loves you

[@iceavelli7667]

Absolutely would make for an incredible film

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

The problem with that is his story should have been told ages ago so Mr. Denzel Washington could have the lead. He’s a bit old for something like this!

[@bdot2324]

Man we know this won’t do well…

[@SAINTMAURICE-tl7kb]

They hate BM to the core, never going to happen.

[@andyrathman6463]

the problem with hollywood is they wont leave the actual truth alone and they have to change it to make their story not the person or people who lived it!!!

[@GSmith-cd6ct]

“All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard” is a great book!

[@stevemcclendon9297]

Thanks for the suggestion, definitely will check it out

[@brettbaker8357]

Incredible title

[@MarioHernandez-dp3lz]

I'm gonna go buy it. Thanks for that.

[@sincityrenegade7761]

Thank you. Absolutely cant wait to read this book.

[@Broken_Savior]

Did anyone ever do anything with the memoirs? Were they ever published in any kind of book Or magazine?? Have they made it to the surface at all??

[@Jarl4ad]

You have single handedly brought forgotten American hero's stories to our attention and I can't thank you enough for it. Much blessings to you and yours

[@Hawkido]

Except, he is also a French hero. France is the only country that has sent their soldiers and sailors to American soil to die for us.

[@burnburn645]

@@Hawkido i just started the video and this intrigues tf outta me. i cant recall any of this.

[@djr2078]

French hero!! What is wrong with you people!??

[@fritz1990]

Amen.

[@diabolicalfox]

He wasn't American though? He left America to go fight for France. He's a French hero, America has no right to claim him. They actively drove him out

[@cmarch1974]

As a black man and a veteran I truly appreciate this I've watched every one of your videos and I will continue to do so

[@jameslopez5652]

Man, I couldn't agree with you more. How I have never heard of this man is crazy. Love learning about these great people in our history. Makes me feel so inadequate in my service.

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

​@jameslopez5652 , never think you're inadequate in your service. From someone that was never able to serve due to medical reasons. You've done one of the hardest things to do. Sign on the dotted line to protect your country at all costs. The advances in fighting from WWI to today are beyond most of our comprehension. The things that service personnel such as Mr. Bullard did. Paved the way to your service. Keep up the great work. Thank you both for your service.

[@jameslopez5652]

@@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747 Knowing others had rougher times at it than myself helps somewhat. You know how we men are. Always, well there is always someone who had it worse. I served my career on submarines. Being 6'6" in the submarine service didn't jive well. Funny enough I tried the Marines, and the Army, but was turned down because of tattoos below my sleeveline (pre 9/11 rule) I had a very distinguished career in my own right to be honest, but the men of the past proved themselves in some terribly brutal combat. Retired now. I have 9 service related disabilities, Nine and the VA only awarded me a total of 90% haha. I was paralyzed for a few months from 3 failed fusion @ l5/s1, which forced me to retire. Wanted to go warrant. Sucks man. Chief Electronics Technician Submarines (SS/IDW) Hooyah!

[@jameslopez5652]

@@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747 Oh, and add to that, that apparently no one wants to touch me for work with a 10' pole. That or the HR people down here in Jax, FL just hate military, disabled vets or don't read any emails/resume.

[@Michigander79]

It’s like that everywhere, it might have something to do with the indoctrination camps, I mean colleges. Who knows really.

[@hafmaint7557]

Im an 83 year old Brit I've read storys about this man but never heard the detail you've given in this video. Thanks for spending so much of your time getting all this infomation your a credit to the USA repect from Wales UK.

[@feliciacooper8339]

The fact that a Brit knows more about our hero’s of color than America teaches shows how white washed American history is.

[@sunofahunn]

Before I watched, I saw all these Black vet comments mentioning how they had tears in their eyes. I felt, surely that wouldn’t be me. It’s me. Thank you for this brother.

[@oscaroscar7263]

Same… outstanding job telling this man’s story.

[@everlasting-hate]

This one was hard on the heart, black or white. If you are a father, this one will get you.

[@Viking-ry8vo]

Ditto.

[@enyskept]

As a Black Man who has very recently completed a 23 year Career in the Army, this put a lump in my throat, bro…I really appreciate highlighting this amazing Human Being.💪🏾

[@ecoasis1]

YES INDEED.

[@Viking-ry8vo]

Thank you for your service! I went from a lump in my throat to trying not to cry - to tears.

[@JasonElser]

Thank you for your service Sir. As for this "good 'ol boy" from Alabama... You're not a "black" man... You're a MAN. Yeah, this one... I was in tears at the "bear hug" . My father who served in Vietnam never says black or white. He just says the name of the man he served with. To him you're all brothers in arms. Same as me. Color doesn't matter. It's the character of the person. You served and I owe you thanks. These young kids out there today need to learn that.

[@bibiayube677]

I am Canadian thanks for protecting me and my fellow Canadians and Americans while we slept, as I watch this it's sad to know that the evil of racism still exists not so much here because we wouldn't put up with it but it's very much so in your country

[@AlTaylor-z9b]

😢 Dude, this hits all the feels.

[@A.Arrington]

African American vet whose grandfather fought in WW2 Red Ball Express and left a diary- that I transcribed-that not even my grandmother knew about until he passed a few years ago.First time I ever teared up while clinching my fist in joy watching anything. Thank so much brother.

[@SpringerA1984]

Duuuude!!! Get that published!!

[@douglashammann1987]

Get it published if you can!

[@everyone_is_ur1hater491]

Please get that published cause his story deserves to be heard cause those ww2 guys were a diffrent breed.

[@leewilkinson6372]

HEY! That would be an awesome segment for this guys channel!!! The red ball express.....and your grandfather!!

[@malcolmkirk3343]

Amazing, loyal, brave, faithful, honorable, reliable, courageous, industrious, determind, smart, indomitable, valient, faithful, true.

[@emeka1975]

Thank you. I shared this with my son. It’s awesome that he was able to hear something so amazing and positive about a Black man from that time and it’s not being told to him by a person of color. You saying it means a lot to a Black child. Thank you.

[@toysoldier46552]

Another fact that you can tell your son. It was a Black firefighter who invented the oxygen tank. Well, the raw version of it. This firefighter ran a tube up through his suit to a mask on his face so he could get the clean air from below the smoke. Rather than trying to breathe in the smoke filled air.

[@steveh4521]

As the French President bear hugs Eugene Bullard: "All of France owes you a great debt" and "Don't Fret Honey it's easy" made me cry. That hit me. I wasn't expecting that. Eugene Bullard, You'll never hear it. However, Thank you for your service.

[@doxx2265]

With the amount of views this video will get and new people now knowing of him, if there’s any form of afterlife, Eugene heard it.

[@CCISolitude]

Right? So glad it wasn't just me!

[@CCISolitude]

@@doxx2265 That's a mighty fine thought!

[@josephhyland8904]

Yep. It got a bit dusty here at that.

[@jbsulls]

He hears it. I promise you that.

[@jareddegraw8719]

Eugene Ballard, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Dan Daly, Jake McNeice, Joe Medicine Crow and many others are brought back to life by your funny, imaginative and well researched stories about how these amazing men lived their lives to the fullest. THESE are the new American Folk Tales!

[@EricBrown-s4r]

Hero’s.

[@mikenichols9475]

Awesome people for sure

[@lisvalerio2453]

right you are, sir

[@privatecookie29]

Eugene should not be counted amongs them as he is french. Americans have no right to claim him.

[@blazingangel5463]

@@privatecookie29 Doesn't matters. He was born American

[@blau2034]

As a young German whose great-grandfather and his brother both served on the western front in WWI, I want to pay respect to this brave man. Thank you for sharing his incredible story and I am glad he survived the war. We Germans had Elo Wilhelm Sambo, a black Cameroonian who served in the German Army during WWI and was highly decorated but is nearly forgotten today. He was brought to Germany as a 5 yo orphan, managed to join the Prussian Army, made it into the Kaisers personal regiment, was godfathered by the Kaiser himself (thus the middle name), fought on the Eastern and Western Front, received two Iron Crosses, was wounded and finally fought alongside the Ottomans where he was captured and released in 1919. After the war he became a famous musician at German Carnivals, worked at luxury hotels and rejoined the German cavalry. He was one of only 5-10 black men who served in the imperial German army in Europe and the former Kaiser in exile sent a memorial wreath to Sambo’s funeral when he died peacefully in 1933.

[@trevorkendall4720]

Thank you, for the history 🇩🇪

[@caranconarroe-pearson2954]

Fascinating - Thank you

[@coppertopv365]

I'd certainly like watching a video on him. 🫡

[@williammills5597]

We celebrate our war hero’s in America. It’s our way of honoring, and never forgetting them. That’s the promise we make to our fallen. It’s good to see other people from other countries celebrating their war hero’s accomplishments, their victories, their medals, their life and sad endings. We were at war with each other at this time in history. We are now friends, it’s all water under the bridge, and we can all celebrate amazing soldiers, with incredible talent. 👏👏👏

[@williamminamoto.7535]

Thank you.. this Visio was extra ordinary.. repeated it.. all of Nicks history lessons are excellent.. in 2 months going on 80.. there are fine history videos.. Nick’s especially fills the gap that I wanted as a small child.. Now.. your further information.. wow.. we.had the all black Red Tails.. P51’s.. who never lost a B17..😊👍🎤🌎🏠

[@ldean2832]

This has to be some of your best work. Been following you for a long time. As an 11B GRUNT w/ 19 years served I'm not ashamed to say this story brought tears to my eyes. There is something inside very few men that drives them to the limits talked of in this story. These men are to be risen above the words and held in honor. Keep up the great work.

[@KiloIndia]

In this polarized environment it's nice to just to sit down and listen to a great story about an awesome dude, no politics, no bs, just a good story.

[@John-mf6ky]

Isn't it? 😊

[@kidd7583]

Amen, You're absolutely right about that

[@MrTahoeBob]

IMNSHO - a story is a story, this is history come to life, greater than any story could be. Because in the end, there's a hero, and in this case, one I knew nothing about but now wish were my friend.

[@cdzrocks]

​@@MrTahoeBobperfectly stated my friend, simply perfect.

[@phydeux]

I'm just appalled that none of my history teachers ever mentioned Bullard. He's practically the main character of all main characters and I'd never heard of him until tonight.

[@TChalla007]

This is what the internet is about, great story telling. I'm 63 and black and never heard of him. Thank You. WOW, just Wow and yes, I have tears.

[@ronaldrice2936]

I'm black also and a Marine vet and never heard of this amazing guy,💯👍✌️

[@TChalla007]

@@ronaldrice2936 Thank you for your service. I played in Europe and Japan and met some cool brothers overseas when I was playing.

[@TheatricsOfTheAbsurd]

Bruh I'm 43 and my father is from Columbus Georgia. I vaguely remember him only because of the military museum in Ft Hood

[@Al-Rudigor]

I've heard of Mr. Bullard. It's sad that American GIs were treated so terribly by the US. Many were actually lynched in uniform, when they got back home. No GI bill etc...

[@TheatricsOfTheAbsurd]

@ facts

[@martinharding4795]

Man, this story had me in tears!! I’m a black US Marine Corps Veteran. And the way you lay the story down was amazing thank you for giving this warrior the honor that he deserves.

[@shay21067]

I am not a veteran, I am not a man. But what I appreciate is a story of resilience in a situation deemed impossible. But his determination, and his chameleon character, THIS STORY IS HOPE! AND GOES TO SHOW ANY HUMAN THEY HAVE A CHOICE, EVEN WHEN THEY FEEL THEY HAVE NONE! SALUTE TO THIS MAN! I AM FOREVER CHANGED BY THIS STORY, AND ANYONE WHO LISTEN'S CAN'T HELP NOT TO BE! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS STORY. YOU ARE AND AWESOME AURATOR.💕

[@leoncepierre3963]

Thank you covering Eugene Bullard. He has been my hero since I first read about him when I was a teenager. I am 60 now and have yet to see anyone top this man. Not his accomplishments, but the reason why he performed them. He took, " Do not go gentle into that good night...Rage, rage against the dying of the light" to heart, and he started when he was eight years old.

[@Donald-ky2fg]

I know right! What a badass. Absolute monster gentleman.

[@Donald-ky2fg]

Makes me want to be a better man.

[@Daren-Law]

Now, I am curious as to what happened to his family and other people in the story. Wow. What a bad ass man!

[@brigidtheirish]

Wish we learned about guys like *him* when I was a kid instead of plastering Martin Luther King Jr.'s face all over the walls every year. You'd think him and Harriet Tubman were the only black people to do anything in all of history.

[@vavinecetti]

Thank you for connecting such an incredible story to one of my favorite lines in poetry.

[@philwhite3760]

I first heard of Eugene bullard at San Diego air and space museum when I was in the Air Force mid 1980s. When i asked my colleagues about him no-one knew especially my Black coworkers... Even when it was black history month. I recently made a request to the committee that decides whom to honor during the black history presentations that Eugene bullard is honored. Thank you Nick, now i have facts to back up my request. Well-done

[@Woody_Florida]

Very cool that you're going to share this great story when you saw the opportunity.

[@geezescopildo895]

So you think it's ok to claim this person as an American hero, the country he ran away from as a young teen. He was in the French army and flew planes for the French for a few months got in trouble and was back in the French Army. He fought the nazi during ww2, was injured shipped to the US and never have the resources to return to France.

[@caseyb65]

@@geezescopildo895I get where you’re coming from but you are certainly overthinking this. It’s simple. The allies hated communism and were fighting against it.

[@lordpumpkinhead265]

@@geezescopildo895 He was born in America and lived out the rest of his days in America. He might not have done all the cool things that he did while living here, but he deserves to be honored by America just as much as he's honored in France. Also, put some damn respect on his name. You're only listing a very small amount of the things he did while in France.

[@ealtar]

hope it goes well, not to rain on a well deserved parade the fact that you have to request and it's not already done at the FOUNDING is ... concerning ... and telling

[@figtreeprophecy]

I'm 70. Never learned any of this. What a fascinating legend. My God, how great are some of our unsung heros. Thank You for the introduction!

[@PhilipCieply]

I am 76 living in the Toledo Oh area. My dad was born in 1913 and was a huge fan of boxing as Toledo was a boxing meca back then. I am sad to say this story and man has never been told to me to my dismay. Growing up I wish I had known of such an inspirational figure . Thank you for this enlightenment.

[@nzed99]

"Don't fret honey, It's easy." This has to be one of the hardest phrases ever uttered at the end of an incredible life. Truly an amazing story.

[@smotherytable39]

45:25 IM NOT CRYING, ITS JUST THE RAIN I SWEAR

[@smotherytable39]

THEN HIS END, GOD

[@kencoon2472]

Me too

[@13lbaseball]

Damn onion cutting ninjas got me I swear

[@psykotisyinc]

Fuck I was just going to say the same thing haha

[@jeffreyjames100]

me too

[@yoface2537]

You may not have achieved as much as these men but something tells me that their spirits are eternally grateful to you for telling their stories

[@teamcybr8375]

Back in the day, there were those who made their living traveling around and telling stories everywhere they went. Now, we have folks like Nick who spread the stories in other ways! My only regret is that it means I won't run into him telling these stories at a bar

[@yoface2537]

@@teamcybr8375 You could just track him down (this is a joke)

[@jbsulls]

@@teamcybr8375 Maybe not a bar. But maybe also at one of the shows he and the Unsubscribe boys do.

[@ChibiTails]

@@teamcybr8375 So you're saying he's....a bard?

[@scooterdescooter4018]

Nic is just getting started, baby! Nic is gonna be a legend.

[@killak6704]

As a retired black Army Veteran of 20 yrs. Salute to Eugene and you young Sir. 🫡🫡. Beautiful story that you told of a Beautiful Savage. Bro was a complete driven monster. Man pitch this to Netflix for your boy. I’ll vouch for u on the black side. I’m still good in the hood. Great narration. Description of the times. I could see everything in my head. Ty again brother. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫡😁

[@ASupremeTabbo]

This is genuinely one of the best stories you have ever told, and Eugene Bullard is someone that should absolutely be taught about. Tbank you for the video, Chubby Electon Guy

[@colemanjr]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@danielchaves2228]

@@ASupremeTabbo i cried it is a damn good one

[@end_managed_democracy]

Why doesn’t Hollywood make stories about people like this?

[@danielchaves2228]

@ because every time they try to fuck it up. No one believes it. Just tell the story as it is. Who cares what they believe

[@FeyTheBin]

​​@@end_managed_democracy Because much like other great heroes, Hollywood would ruin it for the sake of "realism."

[@sublis939]

Almost dies like a couple of dozen of times and just keeps on going. Dude is basically; what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.

[@greglemrow3917]

"... but he is the main character ..." seems to basically sum up Bullard's entire life.

[@Danheron2]

Lol footnote things he did would be the highlight of other people’s lives, even as a bar and gym owner he became wildly famous

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

He was absolutely the main character in the story of his life but he kept putting other people first. Truly an amazing man.

[@CarsonTrue-k6t]

My grandfather was a WWII, Korea, and Vietnam vet and is still alive at 100 years old. He is turning 101 in March and if you end up seeing this, it would honor him for you to try to do some research. I watch your videos and admire them for the depth of information and truly honoring these people and telling their story. I see your videos of poor farmboys who end up making history and every time, think of my grandpa. I can get you his name and some units where he served and time period and would be incredibly thankful to surprise him and the family with his story.

[@theNfl_Esq]

If that’s a passion I’d strongly recommend you do it yourself and put it out. You may find you have a talent for storytelling as well!

[@grabbity]

From personal experience, the best thing you can do, is to buy a digital recorder, a pack of good pens, and 4-5 lined journals. Sit down with your grandpa as much as you can, have him tell every bit of his story he can remember. Then go to people who have known him a long time, and ask them. After doing as described, I found out so much about my grandparents and great grandparents that was incredible.

[@Mojo-Beans]

How in the heck is there not a movie, a mini-series, a comic book line, etc about Eugene Bullard!? I heard the story about him a long time ago, and I had almost forgot. This man doesn't get attention he deserves. Absolute legend.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

screw a mini-series this man deserves a show with a minimum of three seasons

[@matthewcox7985]

Much like Audie Murphy, they'd have to leave out or tone down the most unbelievable stuff!

[@DFVaun]

Seems like the media doesn't like heroes

[@JimmyJamesJ]

There is. It's French.

[@gryphenicedancer8796]

​​@@matthewcox7985 . Could you imagine Eugene and Audie teaming up in their 20s? A team of 2 men that would put comic book heroes to shame!

[@Sion359]

Under no circumstances ever think you have done nothing. You have kept these mens stories alive. It would be a shame if they were forgotten to the sands of time. You may not believe it, but every video you do not only brings to light heroes of a bygone era but also brightens the day of every person on your channel. Please keep doing what you do, brother.

[@josephhyland8904]

Bravo! Very well said and absolutely spot on.

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Well said, without people who teach history, the legacies of great men fade into obscurity.

[@vainsan]

As a French dude, when i saw Eugene Bullard i clicked instantly, that man was a fucking legend! Thank you for your coverage of his story. +1 subscriber.

[@keithtowles8354]

If nothing else you've accomplished this. The telling of a story that needed to told to this extent, and for people of African descent, I humbly have to offer the deepest of heartfelt appreciation for what you've done here! I've seen short a video of his accomplishment as a the 1st black pilot, but it pales in comparison to this, I know your children will be proud of this exceptional presentation, because I am, thank you, Thank you THANK YOU!

[@uncatchable1148]

As funny as it is to say, that you haven't reached a level of epicness as Eugene Bullard, I'd argue that you have also done something incredible. With your reach in KZbin, you have single handedly passed on the tales of forgotten heroes to the next generation, and reminded everyone of the sacrifices these men and others took to achieve what we have today. Which in of itself, is pretty badass to me! :)

[@pmc2999]

It is the storytellers who are tasked with telling the stories of our heroes and keeping our history alive. Without the storytellers we lose the most important part of ourselves.

[@andrewhamop6665]

I believe someone is truly dead when their name is spoken for the last time. Your videos are a national treasure, and I thank you for shedding light on these criminally unheard of heros.

[@tearstoneactual9773]

I wonder if we can get this vid put into the Library of Congress archives.

[@reneedennis9495]

I watch this with my 15 year old grandson. He paid attention!!! He looked at himself like Superman learning to fly thank you

[@ianbailey6777]

Dude it takes a lot to move me. The end of this actually brought tears to my eyes. This was an amazing story.

[@DutchTraveler]

Same here. These stories always make me think: “my only goal is to be able to hold a candle to the people in these stories”.

[@Skip-h3s]

I know, right

[@Flash_Flood44]

Same here

[@jro341]

There are a lot in the same boat as you @ianbailey.

[@woofwoof5658]

I was teary eyed for a good 3 minutes

[@ediemarie13]

My father in law was a munitions expert in the China-Burma theatre in WWII. I would love to hear more about that part of that war since I wasn't blessed to have met the man who we named our oldest son after.

[@ianmcmillan5887]

RIP too a real one 🫡🫡

[@kryhavoc]

What was his name, if I may ask?

[@kryhavoc]

@@ediemarie13 Thank you! He sounds like he was a great man.

[@atomicbaboon1329]

Might I recommend a channel called HardThrasher? He's a historical documentary channel and has done loads on that theatre. He has a specific style of humour but can't recommend enough.

[@ediemarie13]

@atomicbaboon1329 Thanks 👍 I'll take a look

[@patrickharrison8978]

Bro!!!! I got teary-eyed when the President of France said thank you..... in my car about to go into work. But at that ending, im now bawling my eyes out!! Thank you for introducing me to a BAMF that I had never heard of. Quite honesty one of my favorite videos of yours yet!

[@matthewyoung9040]

It’s criminal that in the dozens of World War I and World War II books I’ve read as a military history nerd and a veteran that this is the first I’ve ever heard of it. Nick keep up the great work. Thanks for bringing stories like this to public attention and for making history fun and exciting for my kids in a new generation.

[@benyoung6655]

Yeah…. I straight up cried watching this…. Especially at the end. As far as “Doing something with YOUR life”, you are you apparently just don’t realize it…. You’re immortalizing these men and women’s memory in a way that virtually everyone can understand and what’s more, you’re giving people of new generations and old heroes to model themselves after. Essentially, providing hope in a world that is often portrayed as hopeless. The power to guide via heroic tales combined with giving people hope for sometimes impossible outcomes has changed the course of history, many times over. You are doing more with your life than I think you realize…. While having fun doing it!?!

[@RichardAmmo1]

You are not kidding! Story telling is a lost art; he is like a miracle today. He can tell a better story than any movie Hollywood could ever produce!

[@patrickmchose7472]

@@RichardAmmo1 Agreed... The cadence, the voice inflection, the humor, and the accuracy. No words, nor time, are wasted. Gifted!!

[@SA12String]

That $2000 bet Eugene won is equivalent to over $61,000 today. Hell of a win. Great video. I'm crying here.

[@ravenhurst00]

I cheered for this man as you told this story, then failed to hold back tears. Thank you.

[@razvanpetrut9771]

I was holding back tears at the end too😢😢😢

[@brianmaynard7320]

You're not the only one, good sir.. That kind of dedication DESERVES the shedding of tears..

[@richardmardis2492]

Yep, me too. This Air Force brat had watery eyes 🫡❤️

[@hazardousroo]

Nah, you might have the same problem I have. A sudden infestation of onion cutting ninjas.

[@richardmardis2492]

@ 🤣🤣🫡

[@MNNelson55]

The greatest story never told. I appreciate the way you told the story. His life required that amount of enthusiasm. So thanks.

[@michaelyounke6924]

I had the privilege of speaking via the comment section on KZbin and he was talking about a Vietnam chopper pilot called “Dustoff” who performed miracles and saved our guys while putting enemies in their place, that is in a red smear on the battlefield. He ultimately gave his life while saving our guys. Respect. I told his son who was going by Son of Dustoff your channel and told him you’d be the perfect person to do something on his dad. In case he’s too modest I am not. PLEASE give it a look? I’d love to see it on here as would your many fans or bros who like true heroes. I’m a HUGE FAN KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO!! Respect and thanks for your service.

[@mcmogg_incmogg2080]

That’s super cool sounding

[@jimbochops]

I will say, its going to be very very difficult to find that information without the actual name of that pilot - "Dustoff" is a callsign used by ALL US Army medevac pilots flying in combat zones from Vietnam to today. Its not a unique callsign, its been used since the first medevac birds landed in Vietnam in 1965. The medevac guys that flew for us in Afghanistan used "Dustoff"

[@TheeTwanSolo]

This video is something I needed today, and it instills a great deal of pride in me not only as a black man from the south but a human being. I'm about to sit my 10 year old son and 11 year old nephew down to watch this. I'm both extremely proud to have learned of this man but I'm also saddened because this is the first time I've heard his name in my life. Thank you so much, Fat Electrician, for sharing this.

[@LegendSpencer]

Just sent it to my 11 yr old son and 13 yr old nephew lol, and my brothers and dad lol. This is the best story in history

[@jamesbyrd468]

Way to go, Helping your sons pick heroes to emulate.

[@willa.3416]

I’m a black Vet at the age of 44. I listened to this story the whole time I was here at the gym. I heart is overwhelmed. I’ve never heard the amazing story of Eugene Ballard. Thank you sir for telling this story. You have a sub for life.

[@NelsonJ1]

All he did was summarize an audio book and add a bunch of curse words... stop it with the butt kissing because you "feel seen"...

[@lisahardy7591]

I just found a few years ago he is my ancestor!.. I did ancestry and found I'm related to the Ballard family.. I am so proud to know how he persevered as a young lad to become a force to reckon with in history!!..

[@LuoJun2]

F*cking Kite with an engine attached” That description is as classic as it is accurate. I’m a combat vet (field artillery), pilot, and aircraft mechanic. Those WWI aircraft are probably some of the scariest machines ever employed. They were exceptionally fragile, extremely flammable, and their service ceilings were often above the altitude where modern flight rules require supplemental oxygen.

[@carloshenriquezimmer7543]

A leaky steel fuel tank sitting just above the pilot's legs, behind a hot engine and under the machineguns, with an extremelly flammable cloth-and-dope "fuselage", no parachutes, no helmets... I mean, hard to believe that they could take-off, carring the weigth of those guys' brass balls...

[@vincentmueller3717]

​@@carloshenriquezimmer7543 And don't forget, due to loose cylinders, those engines also burned a large amount of castor oil and vented the exhaust in the pilot's face. Result- cronic runs. Rickenbacer wrote about it in his autobiography. The runs spared no branch of any service in WW1.

[@cruisinguy6024]

The early war aircraft were absolutely sketchy and operating on pure hope and dreams.

[@LuoJun2]

To @carloshenriquezimmer 7543, @vincentmueller3717, @cuisinguy6024: You are all entirely correct. Castro oil was used as a lubricant for the engines, and tolerances were not to modern standards. The reason the pilots wore scarves was to wipe the oil from their goggles so they could see. I’m wondering now how many in the community can describe the difference between a rotary engine and a radial engine?

[@NefariousKoel]

Yeah.. those old flying crates were as likely to kill the pilot as the enemy. Every day operations could be deadly even without getting shot at. The most informative memoir on the every day pilot's experience I've read was Eddie Ricenbacker's "Fighting The Flying Circus". It's a quick and engrossing read which relays all the little details and horrors of the late WW1 pilot. Examples such as the "archie" (i.e. flak) bursts being discernable as friendly or enemy by the color of the smoke in the explosion, the very dangerous experience of being a rookie pilot & the reasons so many of those died within the first couple weeks, and wondering why his vision would start turning a hazy black & white at high altitude which he later found out was due to oxygen deprivation. Getting shot down over no-man's land, etc. Interesting stuff by a great storyteller and doesn't waste time. Highly recommended as a starting point for those curious about the subject.

[@jonathansteiner8053]

Bullard went for a 100% playthrough. He definitely got that platinum trophy.

[@stanleyb2320]

he literally just pressed start and beat the game off of 1 credit.

[@blackhorsecavalry]

I'm not sure why, but the "I'm not crying, your crying" meme comes to mind. Thank you for introducing many thousands of people to this man. I'll be back when the swelling is down.

[@Tactical_Arts]

Black Air Force Special Ops veteran here... which pales in comparison to this gentleman and his accomplishments. Talk about a man being a man's man. Good grief! You have incredible narrative skills, sir. Thank you for bringing this to light - thank you for seeing the person and not their color.

[@Squarepantz808]

My dad just passed away today. He was your biggest fan. We've stayed tuned to all your shenanigans. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@urielgrey]

My heart goes out to you and I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing ok today on Christmas and this coming year.

[@DamnThatsFunny308]

Stay strong for your dad! I’m sure he’s proud of you for continuing to watch! ❤

[@louistarnsman6330]

🕯️🙏🏼🕊️

[@yoboyblitz]

@ The Fat Electrician, Thank you for shining the spotlight on a black American/French hero. Who just like Marquis de Lafayette showed up for America during our Revolutionary War, Eugene Bullard showed up for France during both World Wars. We must never forget the struggle and sacrifice of the people who shed blood for our freedoms 🫡

[@TimeCircleBlue]

Thank you for connecting those dots. I hadn’t even considered. It’s an oddly perfect… mirror of events. Delayed a few centuries, but still…

[@ShadowcZ-pu9gl]

Don't ever stop doing what you do, these stories NEED to be remembered.

[@deianncunningham9935]

So sorry to hear that my condolences to you and all yours, all the way from Trinidad 🇹🇹 may the good lord strengthen you and give you his peace at this time of your grief.

[@akielstraker]

Oh man...this man's life is simply amazing. What a bonafide hero. The part where the French president honoured him and gave thanks on behalf of the entire nation of France brought me to ugly tears 😭😭 This legendary man needs to be celebrated more.

[@joshmccoy1522]

Wow. I teared up when you mentioned the President of France embracing him. Finally, some proper recognition. Thanks, Nic.

[@JGM1800]

Sir you missed the point of his entire life, wasn’t about recognition it was doing what you believe in to the fullest.

[@vincedibona4687]

@JGM1800 The man said he teared up when he heard about that and you have to try and put him down and tell him he missed the point. YOU missed his point, sir. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JGM1800]

@@vincedibona4687 snowflake 1st I referred to him as sir, 2nd he did totally miss the entire point which obviously did also

[@colewest7096]

The president thing started getting me, but the last words part had me pause the video for a bit to recover.

[@Danheron2]

The cool part he didn’t mention was the French president was Charles de Gaul

[@marvelfanalliance7725]

The way you explain some of these men's stories, it's hard to hold back tears. What an incredible human being.

[@fyreantz2555]

Dude...I got all choked up at the end... it was off the chain...

[@simply_jaybe]

I'm a huge student of American Freedmen history simply due to the pride I have in my extraordinary people. I had never heard this story before until today. I'm floored by how incredible this is. Thank you for sharing this

[@jasonlomax1188]

I'm a Marine Vet that was Victor coded to the Navy( U.SS. Kersarge LHD 3) contact with the Army National Guards and Army Reserves and never heard of this guy. Motivating Story Bro... thank you

[@chiefkeef74]

The moment you mentioned "jazz musician" i knew it was gonna be one America's underrated black heroes.

[@oz_jones]

The thumbnail didn't clue you in?

[@gumbygomes3278]

Or the title?

[@Avtomat4774]

I wish "they" hadn't brought this to a point where anytime I see a legit American hero who happens to be black, I assume it's astroturfed; yet here we are. They deserve better than that.

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

​@@Avtomat4774astroturfed?

[@metroidhunter965]

@@gumbygomes3278 OP could have just had auto play on and this was somewhere on their queue. Like while they were driving, working, studying, shopping…

[@Keeli129]

He won an animal...are e sure he was not secretly a Marine 😂

[@Hawkido]

Marines could only wish he were also a Marine. He was what every Marine aspires to be. Badass in every way. Some of our marines pull it off, this guy had to borrow a country first.

[@WillVogt]

SFMF

[@ateufel5759]

S.MutherFuckenFi.

[@brettbaker8357]

Hahaha I see you also watch every single one of Fat Electrician videos too 😂😂

[@kevintemple245]

He was a Legionnaire, the French equivalent.

[@michaeljames7500]

22 year Army Vet and never heard of him. Thanks for bringing it to light.

[@domainmojo2162]

I'm in tears, but they are tears of joy- tears celebrating the best that can sometimes come out from humanity. Our forefathers- especially those during the times of both World Wars, were just built different. Thank you for your service, and may you rest in Peace, Chevalier Eugene Bullard! Thank you, for what you've done for our country. I have 3 heroes - 3 extraordinary men that I absolutely idolize- Sir Thomas Cochrane, Chevalier Eugene Bullard and Private Desmond Doss. Men with the craziest, movie-like lives. Their real-life stories are just so amazing, that even the toned-down versions are too insane to believe.

[@calebstroup6917]

What an absolute badass... he didn't just get blessed with main character energy, he took every opportunity given to him and capitalized on it. And when he didn't have any opportunities, he made his own. That's the best kind of unbelievable

[@D-earlybird]

I'm a disabled veteran and this is one of the best life stories.❤ Love you guys!

[@masonborden5594]

What started as youtube shorts about funny planes and wierd weapon systems turned into a docuseries that preserves the stories of our worlds heroes. People that by name are forgotten but have touched more lives than can be counted. And you bring their names out of the dust to remind us, fantasy is great with its heroes and myths. But nothing compares to the courage, heart, honor, love and integrity of the real heroes we have. This mans life reads like a myth told to remind future generations that when the world is flooded with darkness, heroes will rise. And somehow its true. Somehow when america beat and bled for hate, it gifted a hero to the people that helped us ever become free to begin with. And they in turn gave him back to us, just a man and so much more. Never stop nick, the world cannot be allowed to forget the lengends. Thank you for keeping their lights burning. For reminding us that these people existed. Lived, loved, died. Thank you.

[@bethtysor5027]

You put into words what we all feel but don't know how to express so eloquently...thank you.

[@jrmfsu]

Brilliantly said!!!

[@omargraham8591]

I have loved your stories for about a year now…been a while since i watched one. I love seeing how much you touched ppl by highlighting this man. Thank you telling this story.

[@BgyPntSkyFury]

As a GWOT vet of both Afghanistan and Iraq I love watching your videos. Of all the ones I've seen to date, this one is the most inspiring, and humbling of them all. I could only pray to be blessed as much as this True American Hero.

[@BgyPntSkyFury]

And to add to my GWOT service, I would love to have videos about any of our CMH warriors from both theaters of the conflict to add more recent history to your channel.

[@martymcpeak4748]

what an absolutely beautiful piece of history about a great man and Patriot, it doesn't matter that he fought for France. it's the fact that he followed his heart and fought for his Country that he loved, and her people loved him. I believe that Mr. Bullard, Roy Benavidez, Audie Murphy and Jake McNiece are hanging around together in Heaven and the devil is checking under his bed to make sure that Mr. Bullard or anyone else from that bunch aren't there. Nick, you Sir are top shelf and had me emotionally invested from the jump. I honestly had tears welling up in my eyes by the end. I am so happy I found your channel... Cheers

[@hibikiverney4146]

I got the opposite of second-hand embarrassment from this absolute king, I got second-hand pride from him. I haven't been more proud to be a member of the human race ever. What an absolute G.

[@elnino5892]

Your videos have captured me for the last few years. I can't find the words to say how much I've enjoyed learning all the history that you teach us. This one like many others have brought tears to my eyes. You are an incredible story teller. I would like to thank you for your service to this country and continued service to the history communicate. You're a badass and so was this man. Cheers!

[@brendan2007]

Dudes just made shit happen back then. One of the scariest things I can think of is having to start my life over again and figure out how to provide for my family, meanwhile these people did it 3 or 4 times over. They were just built different back then. Truly inspirational.

[@rellis881]

thank you... thank you one million times. I will watch this many more times. I said that I wouldn't shed tears, I lost that battle. I can't thank you enough, so I'm going to thank you again. as of 57-year-old black man, I just got the role model that I didn't even know I needed, you just gave me the childhood hero that I was never given, and I still can't thank you enough for this.

[@Guardian2]

Always amazing to hear about a guy who got injured in a way that would kill literally anyone, and that person just casual tells death "No. Can't right now" and lives

[@tearstoneactual9773]

Mfkr just walked it off. Multiple times.

[@landilandlandiland4357]

I don’t think a movie can do this man’s life justice. He needs a series.

[@rakheem351]

I don't like saying as a black man but as a young black man that loves history and the military and alot of other things and I truly love hearing stories about man that I can see my self as and from learning about tusant alexander dumas Shaka Zulu those man truly added to my love of military and history in general and me not even knowing this truly astonishing and remarkable life of this man it brings a tear to my eye and having you one of the creators on KZbin that I truly am eager to watch and learn and give me more patriotism this is truly a special video that I will cherish the first time hearing it its a shame I won't be able to relieve the first time hearing about it but man you truly have outdone yourself this this right here means something to me and I'm glad it was you who gave me this core memory I'm staring to ramble so to end it thank you man and gods speed please read this comment I truly tha m you

[@schaddenkorp6977]

You should look up Thomas Alexandre Dumas. He was the child of a French nobleman and African slave woman whose father took him to France with him, which under French law meant his son was no longer a slave. While there he would receive an education and his father would see his induction into the French military. He would go on to become a General in the Army of Napoleon and there used to be a statue of him in Paris, but unfortunately when the Nazis occupied France, they ordered the statue melted down. There are pictures of it online though and it’s pretty badass.

[@hillbillynurse7212]

Definitely need @thefatelectrician to do a piece on The Black Count! Can't you hear him going on about a man that not only solo charged a barricaded bridgehead, captured it, but then single handed held off the counter attack?

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

My Father passed away this year on the day We were hit by hurricane Helene, (Sept, 27, 2024). We were holding hands when he died, and this story brought more tears to my eyes. As a combat veteran and former police officer, I get it. His plot armor is truly amazing. Thank you for another awesome story about yet another amazing person.

[@toddlosure4793]

Sorry for your loss. Hang in there brother.

[@ThadAirhart]

Totally feel the "I've done with with life vibe " as a veteran hearing these stories. Brother, you have done plenty and are still crushing it. Keep up the good work and educate!!!! Bravo Zulu.

[@amariantiquity8543]

As a 41 year old Black Army Vet. Thank you man.. for this video about our brother Eugene Bullard. Until today Ive never heard of him. May his heroism & sacrifices live on forever

[@complexblackness]

Eugene Bullard- FBA flew for France. Pierre Rajon- Martinique Flew for France. William Robinson Clarke- Jamaican, Flew for Britain. First Jamaican with a Drivers license. Ahmet Ali Celikten: Afro( Nigerian)- Turkish flew for Turkey. Domenico Mondelli( Wolde Selassie) Eritrean- Flew for Italy.

[@codycampbell3562]

The greatest human I've ever heard of. The definition of grit. "All blood runs red" will be my next tattoo.

[@cjcallahan96]

I’m in tears over the president of France giving him a hug 😭 what a special moment. If time machines are invented in my timeline I’m requesting to go back to that moment

[@ealtar]

ofcourse it was Charles de Gaulle

[@bruderschweigen6889]

Really? That's what you would choose? 😂

[@connorschmidt4175]

PERFECT TIMING

[@William43275]

I was thinking about watching a video and look what popped up!

[@dacetyler6642]

We are quite timely here

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Ya - bored AF at the in-laws! They are great people, but all women.

[@Usainblob]

couldn’t say it better myself

[@ronaldamesjr.7125]

Absolutely Agree Smiling like a raccoon eaten shit!

[@isabellashieh8556]

As someone who has spent over 45 years studying history, especially WW2 history, I must say you are my favourite online historian/storyteller by far. I wish every school had someone like TFE as their history teacher because then kids would learn & love to study history. This was an epic episode & one of my new favourites, right up there with you vids on Daly, Ching Lee & Sgt Reckless (#1 Fav). Always look forward to new videos & TFE does NOT disappoint!!! Huge FAN!!!

[@just.aislyn]

Thank you! I sent this to my son. His nickname is Sparrow and he’s an aspiring soldier. I was wondering if you were fighting back tears like me and then you can back with the laughs. Thank you. Been a fan since your early TikTok days during the pandemic.

[@tryindad1481]

All the stories I've heard on your channel are incredible and I can only try to accomplish a tiny percent of what all these amazing human beings have. However, being a black man and listening to this story...... bro... The last bit with the French president and the hug... ya broke me there. The way you tell these stories is miraculous. Standing ovation to you sir. Keep up the good work.

[@BeingFireRetardant]

Standing ovation...

[@elitehacker1416]

I have to admit I love hearing Americanwar stories but this one right here. Is absolutely my favorite even though it has nothing to do with the American military. Just an everyday father and hard-working man who fought for what he believed in and didn't let anybody stop him or get in his way. And as a man I hate to admit this but this is one of the few stories that brought tears to my eyes in tears of happiness. God blesses man

[@diangelo6686]

Because this is a story of what it means to be a man… a story that is sadly fading through time

[@cja0688]

Well, the video didn't mention that he did apply twice to the u.s. army air corp as a pilot but was denied twice because he was black from joining the air corp unlike his fellow American pilots flying for France. In the 1990s Congress would posthumously gave him a commission as a second lieutenant in the u.s. air force.

[@seatedliberty]

1) I always thought the black swallow of death referred to licorice flavored Jagermeister, and 2) you are my favorite history teacher ever- watching your channel is like getting a degree with a history major and a profanity minor.

[@riverlady982]

You always thought the black swallow of death referred to black licorice flavored Jagermeister? Two things; first thing is that while I've never heard it referred to that way, I couldn't be payed enough to try that nasty liquor because I hate black licorice, but somehow that seems hilariously accurate. Secondly the way you wrote this caused me to question if you're implying that Jagermeister is actually made in another flavor and I find that thought both shocking and unsettling. I don't know where you're from but I don't know of a bar or tavern in Michigan where Jagermeister isn't ordered as part of a drink usually called a Jager Bomb that drops a shot glass of it into another glass of alcohol you chug. Whenever some crazy and/or uninformed foolish soul orders one of these it draws attention even if ordered quietly. It's like the bartender can't touch that bottle or dispenser without the majority of customers at the bar noticing and spreading the word with a tap and hand gesture and if it's being delivered to a table the waitress looks like she's carrying a bomb and everyone gets out of the way ahead of her as if she actually is. One of my sisters friends talked her into letting her order her one at her Bachelorette Party in the second row of a Comedy Show on the second floor of a downtown club here. This distracted and affected the mood of half the audience by the time it reached her. Of course that caught the attention of the comedian on stage and her Maid Of Honor was dumb enough to proudly proclaim she'd talked her into trying one. He asked my sisters age, she was 22, and the whole place temporarily turned from a party into an impromptu wake of almost nothing but strangers on behalf of my younger sister. The comedian didn't miss an opportunity and asked my sister if she was sure her best friend wasn't trying to get rid of her so she could get a chance to marry the guy instead. Instead he found out that all of us brides 'maids' were already married and he also didn't miss the chance to point out that maybe she was trying to keep her from being able to get to the wedding and save her from making the same mistake. My sister informed him that she wasn't dumb enough to risk going to her own wedding and that's why we were doing this two nights ahead and then proved she was stupid by having someone drop the shot in, ask how do we get the shot glass back out, and downing it after being informed that it's by drinking it. She was clearly already drunk before that and the guy onstage was right to say it's a good thing we have only 15 minutes until the end of this set because I give her 20 at most before one of these young women will be holding her hair back in the bathroom, he was right.

[@gregorybrown252]

​@riverlady982 in the late 80's bars close to the University in Tucson sold Jäeger poured into a shot glass itself dropped into 12oz glass mug of Jolt Cola. The name given to this abomination unto the Lord I do not recall. The consumer of this beverage needed to remember to hook the top of their index finger inside the top of the larger mug to prevent the shot glass from bouncing off one or both front teeth while turning up the drink as it was custom to "slam" the beverage in a single throw-back of the head dumping the combined contents into one's gaping maw. A chipped tooth was said to be a wound from The Master Hunter himself and my own evidence of trespass into the realm of The Master Hunter is still visible some 35 years after an evening full of poor decisions and regret.