The Villages....Are The Rumors True!? | WORST and BEST of The Villages

[@TomDavisVideo]

The first interview is enough to keep people from moving to the Villages

[@EpicCrust]

Looks like a trans trump lol

[@brianunderwood2966]

​@EpicCrust I was thinking the same just before I read your comment I eas like "that's trump post prison"

[@chuckconnors615]

Boy howdy, that first lady in the red golf cart was the definition of KILLER KAREN!!

[@seanhenry8243]

Female Trump

[@janetquiggle8408]

Little harsh lady

[@patrickarchbald8734]

Thank You. I'm 62, after watching this, I'd rather live on the moon. Give me a medium to larger college town, anytime.

[@arellatikvah]

I'm with you!!

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

I just turned 50, and Tuscaloosa is the place to be!!

[@Rachel-ul8et]

That lady in the golf cart saying I’m happy then proceeding to complain is all I need to know

[@blackrifle6736]

*Booze and age can do that. Common all over the US, just not always shown here on YT. Cheers!*

[@kbanghart]

@@blackrifle6736 probably a trump supporter, they say life is great and then also complain

[@RippSnortin]

It is a best and worse video.

[@henlokinty]

After being asked what she didn’t like

[@bobmcclure]

Eat $hit!@@kbanghart

[@magic2506]

If you are the party big crowd atmosphere type, this is for you. I'd rather live in a quiet and peaceful community with access nearby to do these things when I'm in the mood.

[@mirage711]

Looks like a place for 55 and older idiots that like to get drunk

[@vicm6561]

Been here 4 years and a trust me far from the big crowd type. Yes, winters can get crowded if you choose to go to the squares, summers are warm so get outside early or late evenings. Golf, pickleball, tennis, bocce, pools, pitch and putt courses, par 3 putting greens, dog parks, 150 miles of golf cart and multi use paths, Rec centers for endless exercise from pool volleyball , aerobics or lounging some adult only some sports some family. If you download the villages app you can see daily what is offered you will scroll m scroll and scroll some more it will shock you what they offer, everything from Archery to Yoga. I have a private Villa ,quiet beautiful gardens with fountains. Sanctuary. Friendly neighbors that will help you if you need it or leave ya be no judgement. The Villages does an amazing job of maintaining the property. If you see a piece of trash it won’t be there long. Crime is almost non existent. So feel very safe. The nice part is IF I do decide I want to do something there are loads and loads of options. 99% of the people you meet are extremely nice. Grand kids LOVE to come here LOTS to do. My 42 year old son would be here tomorrow if he could. Haven’t had one day of regret. If you think your interested they offer a “life style “visit where you can pay $99 ( might be a little more now) a night they will put you up in a home give you golf cart and let you explore . No hard sale tactics it sells itself.

[@StephanieRebecca-0]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@j32744]

Do you not have 401k? Most people thay have been paying into 401k for most of thier lives there 401k has doubled in the last 10 years

[@vankao2004]

​@j32744 statistics show that only 35% of people nearing or retired have some retirement (401k, cash and/or pension).. unfortunate that some people don't think that far ahead..

[@BubbleheadDiver]

I grew up in Leesburg as a Florida native and I have to say the villiages has completely ruined every childhood memory I had of hunting and exploring the woods around lady lake. But I guess that's the price to pay for freedom. Long live Florida....

[@alexndg5260]

So sad that you feel that way. What does this have to do with freedom? Sounds more like tyranny to me

[@HeetXS]

whole thing is rich jews. No thanks.

[@alexndg5260]

@@HeetXS I feel bad for you, seriously Being such a loser that literally zero Jews have ever wanted to be friends with you your entire life. You remind me of one of those flying monkeys from the wizard of oz, being suckered into doing the bidding of your oppressor

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Price to pay for freedom? That's the price to pay for giving in to greedy developers.

[@gussfish8670]

Actually rich Nazi's.

[@The1andonlyism]

I’ve lived here, all my life, I remember when it was nothing but orange groves, and now the villages is growing to almost the size of Orlando, for anyone, considering moving here, I highly recommend you don’t, the villages is the reason I am moving far away, it’s by far the worst place. The traffic is terrible and the people are absurd. It’s getting out of hand.

[@charliebrown5611]

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR Homeowners insurance? People in Charlotte County are not getting help.

[@shonnyhines1737]

I'm 49 and I can honestly say from watching some of these elderly parents or people I couldn't honestly say they're kind of embarrassing they seem like a bunch of drunks. So I guess since they're in Florida they consider it par.for.the course😂

[@mallinois4978]

I lived in wildwood in 1990..watched the whole thing begin.

[@terrybogart589]

Like.those that grew up in Orlando pre Disney!!

[@lolkthnxbai]

Sounds like what happened to my family, we lived in California in the bay area when San Jose was orange groves. Then Intel built their headquarters down the road and that was it.

[@clifford7594]

It's like walking around drunk in Disneyland, except hotter.

[@kbanghart]

Ewww

[@girldrinkdrunk5453]

If that first woman in the green top? Jesus if she represents the typical Villages resident....they're in trouble. What a crude drunk...

[@blackrifle6736]

*She does not and she certainly is. Cheers!*

[@moviestudioland]

Agree. She is a reason to never move to the villages. She needs charm school

[@pattymelt9861]

The Villages. You either love it or hate it. Personally, it’s not my style.

[@tomfields3682]

So that means you hate it.

[@a.jennings4664]

I love it. But then I'm not a poor whining liberal. That probably makes a difference.

[@brianunderwood2966]

​@@a.jennings4664It's actually people from your side who do the most whining. You're about to whine even more when your orange messiah loses to someone you racists hate just because she isn't white

[@Pete-rs4yz]

My biggest issue with The Villages is being too far from the beaches unlike living in say, a 55+ village in Sarasota. But in your later years a community vibe is beneficial and the neighborhoods where your house is appears to be very quiet.

[@jaysantos536]

The Villages (especially Town Square areas) is modeled EXACTLY after Disney World (except for the rides). It's big and loud all the time with piped in sounds and smells to make you think it's Utopia. Designed to attract all the residents to interact and spend a lot of money all the time on recreation, food, drink and useless crap.

[@bigradwolf5001]

And for someone like me, it's quite from a sunset beach. I'm happy being 5 minute gentle walk to the sands while catching the sunset across the ocean. To me that's the beneficial therapy. The calmness and God's assurance of "well done my son".

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@jaysantos536Well if they're not gonna spend the money, who will? They saved for 30+ years.

[@vicm6561]

@@jaysantos536 that is Sooooo untrue ! Piped in smells. lol yes the squares (only ) have music playing if your inclined to visit them . Live music 365 a year of GOOD bands if ya like to dance or mingle. Yes, busy in winter with people escaping the artic of the North but 75% of the time very quiet .I moved here from the beach after dealing with hurricanes from June - November the beach is the last thing you want to deal with as a retiree and talk about crowds ! You can find what your looking for, if your so inclined, anywhere! I am in a Private villa with gardens , fountains and a pool across from a golf course , serene. No trash , grounds beautifully maintained, no homeless and virtually no crime and if I decide to venture out some of the nicest people you will ever meet . Yes, there will always be a “Karen “ most have relocated from the north sad but true.

[@dharmajoy938]

I live by the beach in Sarasota Florida and it’s hell. Crowded, moldy, storm surges, paved over, poorly engineered, hurricanes, high insurance, loads of tourists, expensive and not worth it. I’ll gladly move inland to a well designed and maintained area.

[@Eunegin23]

"Not for everybody". Indeed. Good that there is always a choice in life. I prefer a mix of people and ages in a real environment. Not semi-assisted living. Sitting in a café or a bistro with young people, kids and young couples is life. I also loved NYC, but too exhausting (and pricey) when you are older. My plan so far: medium size city, Côte d'Azur or Northern Italy, rent an apartment with a terrace or balcony(better than buying at a certain age and keeps you flexible), beach, travel. city, countryside, good food, family/kids not too far away.

[@alfrede.neuman8898]

Italian building codes suck. Walls are paper thin so you can hear everything from your neighbors including the toilets flushing, their farts and pissing along with their LOUD voices all day long. Yeah, a real shangri La.

[@carlgehriger6732]

That could be nice but not everyone speaks French or Italian.

[@Eunegin23]

@@carlgehriger6732 That's true but you can learn it, even after moving there, which is highly appreciated if Americans do that. And in Northers Italy (Südtirol), German would do the trick as well ;-) Your advantage: English. No problem getting around and organizing your life there, but of course only half the fun. In some "hip neighborhoods" in the cities it's sometimes as easy if not easier in English because it's such an international mix. I speak 4 languages and thats really the key to dive in and become more than just a visitor.

[@bigradwolf5001]

I'm studying Russian as I'll be retiring there. Lots of mid-20s supermodel type girls in my village, wishing to learn to converse with someone in English. Enter me.

[@TM-li7bl]

Gush…, people living in the Village seem like living in a bubble…, complains about dog poops and complains about parking, omg. We are from SoCal so we can definitely afford the life style but I’m really hoping to find something Where we can live more of purposeful life style rather than just drinking and complaining…, 🙏😳

[@Scott-jf1nh]

Leisure World?

[@moviestudioland]

Stay in Compton then

[@phillipweissburg1882]

to find any persons house...you must have GPS in the car or you will drive around forever.

[@JohnHoganN8]

Great job people! We first saw TV here in the UK on various You Tube channels and became fascinated. We rented through VRBO for 3 weeks earlier this year and we love it! Going back in a couple of months. It is amazing how those rumours are widely known. I’ll stick a pool noodle on top of my golf cart next time just to find it in the sea of similar looking vehicles and see if we can start a new rumour. 🤣

[@Explore55Plus]

We will check back in a year to see if any new pool noodle rumors have caught on! 😂

[@charliebrown5611]

You cannot get quality homeowners insurance IN MOST IF NOT ALL of Florida. If there is storm damage, you ARE OUT OF LUCK.

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

says this comment is a year old...has there been any pool nodle rumors?

[@MsCountrygirl03]

Sadly the villages are taking over our farm lands in Sumter County. It's horrible and so many of the developers are being sneaky about it.

[@Tomallenny]

You cant take something unless someone cashes a check. Just saying............ Takes two parties to transfer "real" property.

[@kbanghart]

@@Tomallenny so is it the homeowner's fault for buying at home there, or the developers fault for building it there in the first place?

[@MrCarolynCarver]

I agree it’s sad. The county government should deny the builders. But then money talks. Seems no stopping them.

[@CattyMcMeow]

Yeah the villages are an ecological disaster, and the Everglades are such a beautiful and unique biome. And the whole thing is so creepy and dystopian too. Imo a monument to the worst aspects of this country and the Boomer generation

[@willowclay5406]

Corporate

[@SirPiglet2020]

Another great video you guys put out! We originally thought that The Villages were for us when we started researching 55+ communities. But the more we learned we knew it wasn’t where we wanted to be. The place is beautiful and the town squares are incredible but for us it just seems too big, too populated and too busy.

[@Arty_left]

It is. I sometimes regret my decision to buy here.

[@jaysantos536]

@@Arty_left The Villages has nearly 100,000 old people. Who wants a singles bar with that demographic? No thanks..

[@Hclann1]

@@jaysantos536 they are old, but most are not geriatric

[@kbanghart]

@@Arty_left hopefully you can sell, if u want to of course.

[@stephenshippos4604]

@@jaysantos536 But...doesn't this population decrease each year? 😬 And they seem to keep building. Wondering if future generations will have the $$$ to afford to live there? Not sure how sustainable this place will be in 25 years. I would consider it.....

[@DNAleguillou]

He shouldn't be judging the handicap. I for example don't look like I'm handicap, but if you take a look at my back xrays, you'll realize that not only do I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, but I also have severe Degenerative Disc Disease as well as prominent scoliosis. I hurt when I walk yet I look normal.

[@gliderider7077]

I think if you have a placard he wouldn’t be angry

[@Mensan1960]

If you do move there you’ll forget how to drive and everything about road rules. You’ll immediately drive 10-15 mph under the speed limit. You’ll forget that your car has a blinker, and signs like DO NOT ENTER, don’t pertain to you.

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Nah. /

[@beemer1111]

I visited once, and remember dinner at the bar. I woke up in a unit with a dozen naked old people, a really sore butt, and dentures everywhere. It was a nightmare but the food was good. I escaped on a golf cart, and made it all the way to Atlanta before the battery died.

[@tonycaliva434]

I do not believe a word of your statement, Rick.

[@beemer1111]

@@tonycaliva434 Ok, maybe it wasn’t a dozen old people, may have been 9 or 10, but the rest is true, lol

[@tonycaliva434]

@@beemer1111 nope. don't believe you. have lived here six years, I call BS!!

[@beemer1111]

@@tonycaliva434 Just be careful at the bar Tony, keep an eye on your drinks, and the bartenders. This lady at the bar must have been at least 90, was trying to pick me up, but no matter how many drinks I had, she still reminded me of my Grandmother. I think it was her or the bartender who spiked my drink, and took me home to her friends. When you are young and good looking like me, you have to be careful at a place like The Villages.

[@marisafernandez3397]

😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@jeanie111]

Seems like a geriatric highschool.

[@Taurusbabe9999]

I enjoy your videos…you’ve done a good job over the time you’ve been doing these. I notice in the last interview you did, you said there’s 150,000 homes here, but I’ve been told by people who work for The Villages stats of 70,000 homes, 140,000 people.

[@beemer1111]

I met a few of those couples at a Swingers party in the Villages, they were all very nice, and after a few drinks, with low lighting, they started to look good. Well , maybe ok!

[@sm6839]

Villages are a super great place to live- I live here and rarely go to the squares for the evening events. I get up early and play tennis then water volleyball, sometimes other sports in the evening and I work part time. If you want an active lifestyle, to stay healthy, NOT be a couch potato, The Villages are the best! Villages are not for everyone, so if it's not for you stay on your couch! You do you! There are so many friendly people and there are a FEW jerks who are rude and impatient, but isn't that true anywhere you live? I have lived in many states and places, but Florida is my favorite! I have researched and visited many 55 communities and Villages is the place for me.

[@Explore55Plus]

Thanks for sharing your personal experience! We love to hear things like this! 😃

[@helenrosen5356]

how does it compare to Margaritaville?

[@jarthur1369]

...so my only options are to stay on my couch or live in the villages. interesting

[@vicm6561]

Agree live here too !

[@SWASTIKAPETE1980]

Why can't you just appreciate that people are happy and like there homes and villages a place where they want to live and enjoy life and friends?

[@philmullins136]

I have toured The Villages. I am 62 years old. I was very impressed with what I saw when we drove thru. I don't understand the haters. If you don't like what you see or don't like the politics or the color of people. Don't move there. Stop focusing on silly BS. Make friends with people. If you noticed, I said people we need to all get along. We older people are going to run out of time. I am from Indiana. Maybe in a few years, I will move to the TV. Best wishes to all of you. Good luck.

[@kbanghart]

@@philmullins136 what "silly bs"?

[@fposmith]

@@kbanghart The "Cross Burnings" !

[@susanryan985]

Haven’t heard anything on this video that doesn’t occur where I live as well

[@SWASTIKAPETE1980]

@@susanryan985 well we both can agree on that it’s a shame there’s so much hate in the comments

[@louisbarnes9971]

Please don’t encourage anyone to move to Florida, period. It has gotten far to crowded, too much traffic, rent/real estate pricing too high, insurance skyrocketing, it’s just not what it used to be a few years back. In a word, Florida has become OVERCROWDED !

[@reecec8490]

Florida suuuucks

[@supercman882]

To each their own but this would be hell for someone like myself. I would guess a lot of 2nd and third and fourth marriages congregating in and around the Villages.

[@raymccarty4612]

With a 3 to 1 ratio, I am sure the marriages are tested on a daily basis.

[@garymoisan5899]

My mother’s niece, and her husband, have been living there for many years. She told me there are a lot of hot looking “cougars” down there.-Lol

[@blackrifle6736]

*Yep. Always on the prowl. Down here, 70 is the new 50. Cheers!*

[@brianlane9534]

Welp, one minute into this and I crossed 'The villages' off my list. Thanks

[@shannonerin1332]

Why?

[@purplemonster2239]

Yeah, why??

[@freebird1ification]

yep that lady got on my nerves in about 10 seconds

[@WezzleG]

@@freebird1ification nowhere else has annoying people

[@marywegrzyn506]

I agree 💯💯💯💯💯

[@karunadd]

Sadly it looks like everyone needs an alcoholic drink in their hand like babies needing their bottles.

[@alfrede.neuman8898]

Check the 23 AA groups listed in the social groups listing there. Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in the TV

[@karunadd]

@@alfrede.neuman8898 good to see they have help & support options!

[@blackrifle6736]

*Who TF are you to judge other folks? Stay in your lane and keep yer nose in your pocket.*

[@jaydubs6354]

Exactly it’s a party! Let em go good on em

[@jaydubs6354]

@@alfrede.neuman8898 aa is for quitters

[@drwright7]

I've been looking for a place to retire and visited the Villages. It's such a nice area with awesome amenities and conveniences, but it's a bit much for me. I think I'll keep looking for something a little more laid back and affordable. It's definitely frustrating, but the search continues. I'll be back down in September to look again.

[@rickintexas7826]

I probably saw the Villages 10-15 years ago for the 1st time (10-15 years before I could qualify to live there). I loved it - because it was much smaller and the houses were very very affordable. Now - not so much ... I still love it but don't think it is affordable any longer - but we'll see - sometime. I sure like Gov. DeSantis and what he is doing in that state.

[@dahe8883]

@@rickintexas7826 DeSantis is a prick. He does nothing for Florida. Name one thing he does other than stir a bunch of nonsense. We have a huge teacher shortage because of him.

[@kbanghart]

@@rickintexas7826 Death Santis

[@helenrosen5356]

Have you thought about Margaritaville?

[@kbanghart]

@@helenrosen5356 😁❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jordyzelaya1459]

Older folks hanging out with older folks makes one feel old.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Ha!, ha!. Not here.*

[@tomfields3682]

Unless one is old.

[@karenfischer453]

I feel young living here, yes I am old but have the energy like 60 years old. Been here for 23 years and still love it.@@tomfields3682

[@teenac718]

Absolutely!! I'm 63 and refuse to accept this kind of lifestyle. I need young people around me. Children playing, dogs barking, ....

[@greggo502]

Nope ,These people are enjoying there life

[@hw8778]

You didn't ask about the bowl that everyone throws their golf cart keys in, and at the end of the party, they just pick out a key at random, and that is who they are going home with for the evening. Maybe it's a small demographic, compared to the total population of the Villages, but don't let anyone tell you that there is not a large swinger community there. Loofa's and golf cart keys are just a part to it.

[@JohnSmith-ho3cu]

I hope there are separate bowls for men & women

[@ghostbombl8034]

Reminds me of the nudist lol.

[@ghostbombl8034]

I bet you the guy who gets the keys for the lady at the first clip in green lol.Imagine waking up to her after a night,alcohol black out lol

[@billcummings8337]

Loofahs are for people who park too far away from their cars and the keychain beep is out of range. You will notice that 90% of the cars that have loofahs are white so old people need a splash of color to find their cars when the keychain is out of range

[@walte153]

Of course, the posters never actually participated in any of these activities themselves, and NEVER have any actual first-hand knowledge, but they've heard all about it "from a friend who works there" or "my sources tell me."

[@raymccarty4612]

I remember an old guy on a cruise that waited until the ship's store discounted the captains hat that he wanted. He had more ladies for that $4 than you could imagine. I can see some older gents now getting a hat and an ascot, looking like Thurston Howell the Third and capitalizing on the 3 to 1 ratio there, lol.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Yep. That 3:1 ratio is but one reason that brought me here. Never disappoints. Cheers!*

[@tomc7434]

We just bought in The Villages and thank God we don't live next to that first lunatic. I haven't met anyone like her here. So far everything is just great. No golf cart yet. Gonna e bike for a while. Haven't met any swingers either...lol

[@walte153]

I've been here 12 years and haven't met anyone like her either.

[@blueridgepatriot1356]

Bet she's a YANKEE!!!!!

[@blackrifle6736]

*Just means you're not looking, which is fine for you.*

[@tomc7434]

@Black Rifle I actually kind of know her now. And she's not as bad as she comes off here.

[@blackrifle6736]

@@tomc7434 *Um, that's not my take but OK. Cheers!*

[@RealityofAlternateReality]

I could tell everyone here many things about the Villages. But the guy who owns this channel would remove it all. So why even bother, lol.

[@Babyfaceref]

Great vid coming down in October. Our friends who have been down there for years are encouraging us to move down. Hope to see you!

[@Explore55Plus]

We hope to see you too! 😀

[@paulrogers6364]

Have the lady in the green shirt move back to her trailer park.....

[@melindatrifone5273]

I thought Florida was the TP 🤣

[@carolnewlands8630]

I am an active 70 year old single woman..that is the last place I would ever live.Gods waiting room..drinking and hanging out with your own age group all the time you learn nothing nor contribute anything..my idea of hell..sorry

[@debbiemartin6845]

On the contrary my dear. There are plenty of opportunities to give back and there is so much to do BUT if you want to sit on your porch and watch the cars drive by, you can and no one will care. The Villages does have sectors for family living with one of the largest school systems in the area and then just on the outskirts you have numerous shools. Many Villagers volunteer as mentors, become booster members and contribute in so many ways. Lots of opportunities abound here to give back and be around younger people.

[@jamesb.armstrong5433]

What would be funny, is to drive around adding loofas to golf carts that didn’t already have a loofa.

[@bcjoey9944]

The Villages is not for everyone but please be conscientious of asking those who may not have the budget and would like to live there

[@blackrifle6736]

*Eh? What the hell does that even mean? "Money talks and luzers walk" has been true forever.*

[@Burps___]

At full build-out, when the Morse family sells, the house of cards will come down. 🏡 🃏

[@tomfields3682]

What are you on about?

[@sherlockholmez8764]

5:04 she gives me the "Typhoid Mary" vibe.

[@abchappell01]

This is my very first time seeing your channel. I really enjoyed your content. I look forward to seeing more 😊

[@Explore55Plus]

Welcome and thanks for watching! We have new content each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, so be sure to stay tuned. 🙂

[@ChairmanPaulieD]

My parents live in Fruitland Park of Leesburg CURRENTLY and they first lived in Lady Lake and I lived with them for a few months inside WaterOak and I was IMPRESSED with the local squares of like going to Spanish Springs and the bars bc I’m almost 38 years old and I love going up to The Villages every now and then like at least a few times a year with my parents

[@terrywinningham5405]

People getting into a community of people that are like minded, most are affluent and are looking for an escape from the crime that is rampant in many cities.

[@phillipweissburg1882]

aka...White flight.

[@mississippisnowplow]

@@phillipweissburg1882 Call it what you want, but who wants to live in a high crime area? Plus, there are blacks there who didn’t want to be in a crime ridden area. Black flight? My neighborhood has blacks who’ve moved here in the last 15 years to escape the crime of the city.

[@blackrifle6736]

@@phillipweissburg1882 *F!ck'n right! Do us all a favour and remain where you are.*

[@jaydubs6354]

@@phillipweissburg1882 yeah man no one wants to live in those shit holes full of homeless and crime ridden minority neighborhoods who only contribute by selling dope and fighting other neighborhoods for territory. These people have worked hard, saved money, and now they’re retiring and moving tf away from the urban shitpocalypse the darkens and democrats have created

[@arellatikvah]

​​@@mississippisnowplow I don't think I've seen a person of color in any if the videos I've seen about the Villages. It's definitely 99% white. No thank you.

[@tod3msn]

If you were not popular in high school and were not someone who fit into the groups, then you probably won’t like the clicks at the Villages. If you don’t like golf, maybe the rethink the Villages. And if you don’t want a small home with less space for a much higher price than where you currently are then maybe rethink the Villages. In the Villages you are paying a premium price for less space and a warm climate. And it has a high school vibe with clicks and groups hanging out together and all that…sort of you start life out in high school and you conclude it in high school. Ok, if you like high school.

[@dawnsstar5918]

I liked HS but I always was independent, invited to places, but found it more exciting to go rollerskating with my good few friends than get wasted at the "popular" parties, where everyone just got .......well......wasted! I'm in my 60's, still working by choice, Rather bowl than golf, and will crank up my Led Zep, Sisters of Mercy, AC/DC, Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath and Jethro Tull. whenever I want, and love to go to Ybor to party and dance like an 80's throw back, and I rarely drink . Major night owl....none of these morning "brunches" in searing heat, .....uggggggh! I love my all aged down to earth suburban heaven. You will never find me there.

[@raymccarty4612]

All good points. Fools and their money are soon parted. We purchased property here in Florida to have space between neighbors and the freedom to do what we want without fees and restrictions.

[@user-il2gn9io6m]

I love it.im55 and I'm getting action 24/7 .a stingers dream come true 😊

[@wheatberry]

Too me, it's an out-of-control, overbuilt, environmental disaster for Florida. Sure - to some it's ideal - but many of those same people know very little about Florida itself. Like truly appreciating the exceptional wildlife that is here, or the fact that Florida's fresh water supply is tenuous at best, and the outcome of overuse could result in The Villages becoming one of the world's largest ghost towns ...

[@gussfish8670]

If they really truly believed it was ideal they wouldn't need to keep getting drunk to forget that it's not.

[@BlackMan614]

Environmental disaster? ROFLMAO... Turn Miami back into South Florida circa 1600 and we'll talk.

[@kbanghart]

@@BlackMan614 You may get your wish

[@BlackMan614]

@@kbanghart Better tell your buddy Obama who bought ocean front property at Martha's Vineyard.

[@kbanghart]

@@BlackMan614 rent free? Lol I mean, it's not actually on the beach regardless of what the Reich wing media says.

[@rodcoulter997]

In Winter..yes…Summer?….NO WAY….heat is unbelievable. Live inside 4-5 months.

[@gumbie007]

Great video and thanks for sharing it…now I know where I don’t want to retire! 🤔🙄🤨🤦‍♂️

[@reternity777]

A giant no thank you.

[@MartinScreeton]

On your first interview, (Lady in the cart) I see an angry drunk... no thank you. :) .

[@ediem4222]

Would you do a video on what it's like for single retirees living there?

[@debbiemartin6845]

The Villages has a huge "Singles" population as you can well imagine. Numerous Singles Clubs that are extremely active with activities like travel, golf outings, social gatherings with food and music, softball and so much more. If you are single...The Villages is the palce for you to retire to! Honestly you would love it!

[@djtopz757]

I'm 47 and already moved to central FL. I'm looking forward to finding a 55+ community when I reach 55 just because the same houses are half the price as when not in one. But what I got from this video is that there are alot of people from the North East there... and that's a 100% deal breaker for me.

[@sillysingogram]

We rented in The Villages for two weeks until we closed on our house in South Florida. We did not know a thing about the rumors because we were moving out of Savannah and saw how cool this area was and the concept. We quickly got educated about the rumors lol. During our 2 weeks there we had 2 loofah sightings (4 on a car and 1 on a golf cart) of course we had to go on TikTok to learn the colors lol 😂 We also saw a golf cart with a flag. All in all the community was super cool. You literally have everything on site (doctors, lawyers, financial planning, shopping and grocery stores) all in a golf carts drive. The nightly entertainment is a cool concept and has a “ Margaritaville” vibe. Maybe when we retire in several years we’ll seriously look at this area. We will definitely drive down for dinner and entertainment until then.

[@Explore55Plus]

Thank you for sharing!! We love hearing about people's experiences when they visit these communities.😀

[@Tomallenny]

You would think it was old grannies running around organizing orgies. I am a Gold Coast Dem I wont be visiting the swamps anytime soon, but have fun and dont let the skeeters bite too hard. lol.

[@jaysantos536]

"The nightly entertainment is a cool concept and has a “ Margaritaville” vibe" Except for the fact its 100 miles to the beach! LOL I find it impossible to believe these "single family prison camps" have managed to lute 100,000 people to move to Florida WITHOUT living within 75 miles from any beach. LOL

[@kbanghart]

@@jaysantos536 lol wut? I probably wouldn't move to villages myself for various reasons, but your comment about being close to the beach is kind of weird, I live in California and there's tons of people who have been moving to the Central Valley in California for many years, away from the beaches.

[@former5-0trustjesuschrist57]

Am I the only 1 that doesn’t know What a loofah is? Or what the rumors are ?

[@alfrede.neuman8898]

23 AA meetings in TV are listed in their social groups. I’d expect 5-10 but 23!

[@blackrifle6736]

*Out of 175,000 retired-but-active people is probably not that outrageous. Keep in mind there are a lot of high-functioning achievers here who brought their booze with them from previous lives. Their livers are not mine and not my concern. Cheers!*

[@motokev2727]

I'm old, but the last thing I want to do is hang out with old people.

[@KitTarot]

Wow! So busy there!! It does look like a lot of fun. I never heard the rumor you’re talking about.. so that’s a plus! 🤣😉🥰

[@Bas_Lightyear]

You can succ as many tootsie rolls as you want!!

[@debbiemartin6845]

My husband once said...we've lived here since 2006 and we have not come into contact with anyone associated with the loofas side of the The Villages...how are we missing this? My personal view is that there is a dark side and a weird side to communites all over the world and if you look hard enough you will find it. I focus more on the positive and care not to find that stuff. More into crafts, swimming, golf and recreational activities.

[@blackrifle6736]

@@debbiemartin6845 *All depends on what one is looking for. You weren't looking so you didn't find it. Cheers!*

[@Saltfly]

Looks like absolute hell on earth. My god. And I love how ya put three pros on the thumbnail 😂😂😂😂

[@BRado]

I’m only 26 and I’m like fuck I wanna move here

[@blackrifle6736]

*Great. The good news is you're not coming here.*

[@Saltfly]

@@blackrifle6736 you would be spot on.

[@akken2112]

The Villages should be called 'wonder bread'. I didn't see any pumpernickel, wheat or rye.

[@BillLaBrie]

There’s plenty of stale challah rolls in that basket.

[@V0YAG3R]

Not what your mom said! 🍌

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

And ya won't..

[@akken2112]

@@carolannpacificadam1944 That's AmeriKKKa..

[@dawnsstar5918]

@@BillLaBrie Bagels?

[@thescorpio5430]

The villages is actually pretty quiet, that one guy doesn't know what the heck he is talking about.

[@fredbrillo1849]

The hottest place in Florida in summer is Central Florida away from either coast. Hope they enjoy it there.. I ll stay in Ft lauderdale.

[@jeanetteduurvoort7298]

Everything here, your yard for example, is shared property. No one has any respect. If you live off of a golf course, you will find inconsiderate ppl in your bushes, running clubs thru your plants. Ppl walk the dogs on long leashes so doggie come in your yard to poop. Owner is on the phone, oblivious. It is ridiculous!

[@ghostbombl8034]

Most these types of villages,Older folks love to flock to.I notice older folks love to make friends and start a morning routine of meeting up in places.

[@jaysantos536]

Villages is simply over the top with crowds and noise ALL the time. Kind of like going to disney world EVERY day...it gets REALLT old,,,,and expensisive,

[@kbanghart]

@@jaysantos536 Ughhh yeah no thanks, I mean sure I like to talk to people now and then but I like my quiet too

[@phillipweissburg1882]

No gas stations in the villages...no directional signs to help you get out.

[@oldpirate7434]

Ran into alot of racism there when looking at homes. Instead I live in Clearwater Beach.

[@MrZola1234]

The rumors aren’t true, darn… that was one of the big pluses on my list😅😅😅😊

[@davidguelette7036]

When my kid was in medical school for optometry his school had a program to send students to the villages to study the effects of STDs on the vision of older adults.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Yup, their houses devalued now by 40%.

[@donnam1257]

My friends have lived there for about three years and love it. I have visited about four times, and each time I dislike it more. There is something unnatural about it, it´s too cookie cutter and perfect and everyone is older, everyone.

[@ghostbombl8034]

Yea,usually older folds love flocking to these places.Every time i see a village like this,its most older folks.

[@GregRentschler]

Well it is 55 and older lol

[@ilovenyiloveny1140]

It’s like the movie Pleasantville.

[@kbanghart]

@@GregRentschler seems very white also LOL.

[@TheFaipht]

Sundown town Shit, sunup town too

[@joan7562]

golf, drinking, pickleball, drinking, pool, drinking, how many bars in the villages, and how much line dancing can a person do, and anyone can get in, its not secure, no thanks

[@robertskelton2576]

Forgot to method all the VD, alcololics, swingers and cougars.

[@jonesy9035]

What I have noticed is the lack of crime! Wow, that would be a good point to bring up! It seems to be a very safe place for senior citizens.

[@greggo502]

I visited in October. The place is spotless. No luffas to be seen. I was impressed to say the least.

[@user-fg3kz5pc1n]

Or they have been robbed but don’t realize it because they don’t remember what they had that’s missing, or they just assume they misplaced it like the golf cart keys

[@OleensEmbroidery]

That Megan Bangbang would scare me away .lol.

[@jenniferwilkins9880]

Fun video Please do one like this at margaritaville

[@helenrosen5356]

yes

[@markcharleslamendola2928]

I had lived in Ocala and watched the villages break ground and grow .. I would never move there..

[@fedupdomer5654]

that woman in the green tank should be put in the KAREN wax museum

[@tyronetrump1612]

Everyone calls that place "Jonestown"

[@blackjacket7118]

Excellent interviews. Thank you.

[@Explore55Plus]

Our pleasure!

[@nhyardlimit]

one of the last places on earth where I would live! it sounds absolutely horrific!! Give me peace & quiet, few neighbors, backroads and pickup trucks. and all those people all around all the time!! I couldn't do it. But, hey, if Villages is your wanna be life style, then go for it. But not my cup of tea.

[@suzanne9150]

This a video TO SELL PROPERTY THERE. i HAVE FRIENDS LIVING IN THE VILLAGES AND THEY HATE IT. They are sorry they ever bought in there.

[@OriginalPrincess32]

Did they say why they hate it there? I know a guy who has vacationed there and another who lives there. Both of them give you that vibe though. They love this place.

[@stephenkelly1650]

It is not all 55+. There are villages that accomodate people in their 30s and 40s.

[@NabillD]

20 to?

[@steveludwig4200]

Thousands of old people in the middle of NOWHERE, Florida. The ONLY reason to live in florida if you are CLOSE to the beach and this place isnt anywhere near it. Cheap land and expensive below avg houses.....

[@vermeerrecpt9290]

Most of the homes in the Villages clearly have been designed for a married couple, with lots of stuff, and with children and grandchildren expected to visit. There do not appear to be any homes for a single person (that just wants to play golf), with not a lot of stuff, and no children or grandchildren.

[@gregthomas2448]

The villages is a scary dump of fake people imagining that everything is perfect.

[@miket7184]

Kind of like California!

[@gregthomas2448]

@@miket7184 I would still take the fake villages over the dumpster fire known as California 🤫😉

[@blackrifle6736]

*It is perfect without imagining it. Envy much?*

[@lj7816]

..... and it's at least clean, safe, and looks perfect. Very much contrary to Gavin Newsom's "Villages". Put a review on his page, too. 👍

[@fuckingbullshit8952]

Wouldn’t live there for free

[@thehammer3340]

Full of Village wackos 🤣

[@adamnevis7636]

Terrific video!

[@Explore55Plus]

Thank you, Adam!

[@nathangrandmasterk9760]

You only asked 2 people about the swingers. That's not much of an investigation.

[@BeachBum8865]

The loofah’s are used to locate your car in a parking lot. Nothing sinister about it. Do you think 90 year olds are out swinging?

[@dxd813]

There’s a reason they once earned the distinction of being the STD capitol of the United States.

[@BeachBum8865]

@@dxd813 Thd didn’t earn anything. It’s fake news. If true please post the link from a credible source that shows how many cases. FYI std’s are tracked by county, not by housing development.

[@cherylschneider6903]

@@dxd813 not true

[@dxd813]

@@BeachBum8865 This is a rumor, maybe it’s true, maybe it’s not. I heard that it’s not the 90 year old men it’s their wives. The blue pill no longer works for them and they don’t mind their wives having a little fun. Lot of young hot repairmen and delivery guys have stories to tell. (That parts true. Some of them were on Bubba The Love Sponge telling it.) Beach, a lot of swingers are at the Villages. A lot, lot. Don’t be so defensive.

[@debbiemartin6845]

Go to Wallmart in The Villages and see how many cars and SUVs that look similiar...they use them to find their cars in the sea of parked cars!

[@robertrabanal2195]

I expected to see more upside down Pineapples in Geezer World...? You should shot a Sunday morning video of driving that area. Insanely slow in left lane comes to mind.

[@DianaPixieDust]

The drunk lady in the golf cart isn't a good advertisement for the Villages🙄🙄

[@marilynkozlow8400]

My luck, I’d end up with that lady in green as my next door neighbor. No thank you.

[@lilphonix1160]

The rumors are true look up the medical stats

[@kathyalber9720]

We did the lifestyle stay we think we want the villages but …… still thinking 🤔 🤔🤔🤔🤔. We keep seeing what you guys find!!!

[@Explore55Plus]

Plenty more to come! There are so many communities to explore!

[@melindatrifone5273]

Hmmm...you probably don't know what it means to say "we did the lifestyle" 🤣

[@kbanghart]

@@melindatrifone5273 hmm I want to watch and maybe join in

[@jak9483]

Where can I buy your blue shirt please!

[@garyK.45ACP]

The golf cart super highways are hilarious!

[@1m2rich]

They are called paths.

[@ralphholiman7401]

We only know one couple who lives in the Villages. But, every time we are around them we get the swinger vibe from them. Lemon parties? Is that what they call them? Something like that.

[@marshellcanney376]

Pineapples everywhere! We have been on several cruises where people from the Villages.Most said Yes there are lots of swingers.There is also a color code for type of swingers.

[@NabillD]

@@marshellcanney376can you explain more about the Coler code and what is the price to buy house in the villages

[@Steelhorsecowboy]

Looks like a great place to visit but I couldn't live there.

[@davenc8527]

If I died and went to Hell, I would be in the Villages.

[@supercman882]

I was thinking the same thing. Seems so fake

[@blackrifle6736]

@@supercman882 *Yep. Real is some 13%er punk sticking a .45 up your nose at a gas station. You're welcome to it.*

[@blackrifle6736]

*Better than some DemonRat-run city.*

[@davenc8527]

Nice try@@blackrifle6736

[@jameshines6486]

Lot of people getting arrested by the police in the villages. Drunk golf cart drivers mainly.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Yeah. That results in some hilarious scenes. Carts are governed to 20 MPH, so except for some bruised egos and yelling, there's no real harm. I love living in a city where that's ones biggest concern, because it is not a concern at all.*