The WORST internet SWORD FAILS #3 - The Darwin Awards

[@robertjensen1438]

It’s very rare that a defibrillator fails. But when it happens, no one is shocked.

[@Brute_Studios]

💀

[@TheVisualDigitalArts]

😠👍

[@curtisbeattie5571]

What a punderful joke.

[@garion742]

So bad that I now have to inflict it on my employees 😂😂

[@angmarmidknight527]

…I didn’t even dry laugh…

[@wisnoskij]

Shad: Well we dont want to make light of actual crimes Tyranth: Unless its funny

[@Zanemob]

I too subscribe to this notion. Just don’t do it in any way that the family and friends of the victims will see it if you ask me.

[@willbohland3698]

@@Zanemob Sandy Hook families just entered the chat.

[@robertwiesner6825]

The bullshido stuff is really painful to me because not only does the swordsman completely comply all the time but also uses a completely wrong technique. They almost always prepare for attack by telegraphing it and pulling the sword so far back you'd think they're trying to reach around the globe and hit their oponent in the back.

[@Likexner]

This gives me flashbacks to playing Chivalry and doing the overhead slash while looking up at the sky and turning my back to the opponent. It was pretty much a way to cheat without actually cheating.

[@zerberus_ms]

The are actually scratching their backs right before they hit.

[@shrootskyi815]

Another thing these demonstrations frequently get wrong: they don't "follow the blow." The swordsman only starts to move their hands after they starts stepping in. They should start the attack first, and thus present a threat to his opponent, before closing in. But the way they do it, they just step in while completely exposed, giving the "master" free rein to do whatever they want.

[@jpteknoman]

I call it the backscratcher attack

[@ardynamberglow3124]

And not even some of the "attacks" make sense. Like with the big log--Why would you swing it _overhead_ to intercept a swing. Why wouldn't you _rotate_ it out from you're side to catch the strike?

[@AlexBeyer-hq1rx]

As a man who owns a lot of guns, so many, and so varied, I still love a good edged weapon, which is also by definition "ARMS".

[@rhetorical1488]

In the CZ you can carry a gun or sword legally in public

[@Markbell73]

Yes indeed.

[@Markbell73]

​​@@rhetorical1488 it's surprising to me how many people are shocked to learn it's completely legal for me to carry my sword almost everywhere I go, in California. Both the 2nd amendment, and California dirk and dagger laws approve of my sword carrying message 👍

[@rhetorical1488]

@@Markbell73 concealed pistol not so much 😅

[@WLS_Churchill]

Springfiled trapdoor 88 and a bayonet, name a more iconic duo.

[@Multicam44]

I remember reading a news story a long time ago about criminals who broke into a guys house, that was either a HEMA dude or just a sword enthusiast. He successfully fought them off and brutalized the home invaders, after one of them grabbed another of his swords to assault him with. If I remember correctly, one of them had an arm cut off and another had a wound from the elbow to the wrist right down the middle, that went to the bone. The geniuses were apprehended after going to a nearby hospital.

[@Paradox-es3bl]

Well, at that point, their options were hospital>prison, or morgue>cemetery... so of course they went to a nearby hospital.

[@Urbansprint5100]

The sad part was it was two kids who broke into his house. I remember this story. Forget what show I saw it on. But the story went that two kids go to the hospital with major injuries claiming they were attacked at their bus-stop by a man wielding a sword. But in reality they broke into his house and stole one of his swords which I believe were

[@bbd121]

​@@Urbansprint5100Do you know which country is this? I've never read this.

[@Urbansprint5100]

@@bbd121 They were speaking english. And I believe the story was partially fabricated for TV. That is all I know.

[@archangelministries2265]

I know of a similar case that happened in Florida. 3 young thugs broke into and older couples house and was leading them at gunpoint through the den. The man grabbed his katana and went to work. The thugs ran off and we're found four blocks away by a cop while they were bleeding out in their car.

[@jaxirraywhisper741]

Oh no a ninja is attacking me! Thank god I have my self defence log with me.

[@TerryProthero]

Yeah, there is nothing like the convenience of carrying around a 100 pound log.

[@WG55]

🎶 What fits on your back, is great for attack. It's log, log, log! 🎶

[@marhawkman303]

@@TerryProthero yeah, that log clip is just silly. any reasonably intelligent enemy wouldn't just stand there and let it hit.

[@nothanks7919]

there is a school of martial arts that uses heavy log-like objects for training, but it's for conditioning, not actual fighting. that's just silly.

[@TerryProthero]

@@marhawkman303 Not to mention the fact that carrying around a heavy object would slow the person down and make it easier to fight them. The guy would be more of a threat without the log.

[@Ranstone]

Shad, you have children, which means you're not a virgin, so you wouldn't know this, but reddit and 4chan are the places for 2010's swordfail clips.

[@Zanemob]

Where would I go for this stuff? I love this stuff.

[@Maelthorn1337]

​@@Zanemob reddit and 4chan apparently.

[@masato3981]

@@Zanemob 4chan if you can handle gore and nudity. Reddit if you can avoid reading the comment threads

[@ChristopherGallo-h6h]

Loving this reaction type content. Your other stuff is great of course, but you two are just genuinely fun to listen to.

[@OmegaZyion]

For once, I want to see someone put up the disclaimer: "Do not try this at home. I am not a professional, I am not qualified to do this sort of thing, and neither are you."

[@Atercor-kx8hs]

Man, that pommel falling off had such a comedic timing...

[@RilaAudio]

Guns- I mean swords- are great. Idiots? Not so much.

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

Came here to say this

[@Doofing_Cookies]

When you put the two together, you’ll usually find yourself the winner… of a Darwin award

[@Willrocs]

Dealing with them not so much watching them is awesome

[@MrBlazinace102]

Both are great

[@benpekarek382]

What are the four rules of sword safety?

[@Señor-Donjusticia]

Beware, Shad, the Log Ninjas will be coming to your home for the disrespect you’ve shown them.

[@JoRoq1]

Logs are just very big STICKS.

[@marhawkman303]

@@JoRoq1 yeah, arguably too big, a quarterstaff works better... even in a sword fight....

[@barelyasurvivor1257]

The Heavy Stick is Superior to the Sword.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

I have a real police story about sword vs gun. This happened more than 30 years ago (I don't remenber which year I read about it), a criminal practiced some sort of sword art, and carried a sharpened sword. When he faced police, he pulled out his sword and charged at the police officer (if I recall correctly, from very short distance, may be only 6/7 meters), who just shot him Indiana Jones style.

[@marhawkman303]

This is why drawn and carried weapons are important. If you don't need to draw the weapon it's far quicker to attack.

[@nivision]

that McDojo clip: as a former pro wrestler, I'd like to tell them to stop presenting their stunt ideas as legit lol.

[@thirstyfordoctor609]

the Skyrim NPC had me bursting in laughter. And to no ones surprise he definitely acted like one

[@biggzmcgee2.017]

THE SKYRIM PLATE! In the game you can glitch through doors holding a plate and walking into it into the door. Was a way to speedrun and cheat ways around things

[@ravennevermore2538]

in 2017 Texas passed a law that basically legalized open carry swords, halberds, etc reversing a law from the late 1800s that had been passed to prevent factions with large blades fighting in the streets... It's interesting how HEMA & LARPing have created a whole new industry demand for ancient weapons.

[@mrtusason6847]

You guys should include the “Seattle Street Samurai” in your next video. No gore, pure comedy.

[@Maelthorn1337]

That second clip is one of my MOST FAVORITE videos on the internet. I've cried laughing at it. The loud crash noise as he strikes the target and falls and then instantly into the windows kovie maker text saying "I am severely injured" is just comedy gold. I got so sad you paused it a couple times instead of just watching for 10 straight seconds.

[@FernandoComicsOfficial]

4:12 at this moment he realized, he was not the main character

[@Sagewolf1975]

The guy whose sword broke first just got eaten by a zombie.

[@chricre]

No, the log dood got eaten first. He was just too slow.

[@RinkuStahr]

Thanks for always producing fun and qaulity medievily fantasy vids!

[@Junk_Knight]

Skallagrim analysed the dojo one with the big log. it was a fun watch xD I wonder how much laugh you folks will get out of the full version of the one with the log xD

[@redscale3709]

When they got to the video at the mcdojo where the trainer punched the guy with the sword in the area and where the trainer tried to attack the other guy with a log, I remembered a video by Skallagrim from a while ago that was a reaction to the same thing.

[@zackdavis7867]

I think that first one may be an instance of someone buying a sword expecting to get a functional weapon without having any actual idea of what they're buying. Either that, or it's fake. Yeah.

[@christophpoll784]

I bought a sword a bit more than 3 years ago. Nice katana made of sheet metal from the shores of china 😂 but properly made, with a well-fitted handle and so. Then I thought... "should get someone to show me how this beauty works..." well I am in my forth year Iaido now 😅

[@sparrow420500]

I LOVE these sword fail videos !! Shadiversity is one of my favorite channels!! It's a shame youtube doesn't feel the same way, as this is the THIRD video in a row youtube failed to notify me of!! The only reason i saw this so soon is because i happened to be about to watch a fight scene autopsy. Keep up the GREAT work, guys!!

[@Paradox-es3bl]

I'm subscribed and just check my subscription page when I wake up (and sometimes other times during the day, of course) and I've never missed a video.

[@warhorse03826]

check the "subscribe bell" below the video. if it's black, you should be getting the notifications. if it's white, youtube switched you to "personalized" notifications. unless they specifically tag YOU in the description, you won't get a notification. switch your notifications back to "all" (black bell) and you should be fine. I have to go through all the channels I subscribe to at least once a week, and usually 10% are switched to "personalized". I know I didn't do it.

[@sparrow420500]

@warhorse03826 Yes, I know. I AM subscribed, and my notifications are ON. THAT is exactly my complaint

[@Sagewolf1975]

Also Indiana Jones already proved gun beats sword if their is any kind of distance. 😄

[@r.awilliams9815]

Right up until you run out of ammo...people tend to forget that bit.😉

[@sidroberts7960]

@@r.awilliams9815 Which only comes into play if you are trying to shoot about a dozen people or if you are just a completely terrible shot. Also, you do realize it can take less than a second to reload depending on the gun and where your extra magazines are, right?

[@SethCrowderMusic]

I do appreciate the enthusiasm, but i would like to clarify: your not reloading really any gun sub 1 second, that would be world class, atleast in my humble opinion. But generally below 5 seconds if your practiced is probably a safe bet depending on your readiness of a mag. But i definitely agree ammo is generally not a factor in sword versus gun except save for accuracy, which at close range and providing you know how to use one, you're pretty safe.

[@rhetorical1488]

@@sidroberts7960 An attacker can close 20ft in less than the time it takes for the average person to unholster their pistol. This is while being observed. Second you are assuming the first shot will be totally incapacitating. A dead man walking is more then capable of ending you with a blade.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

​@@rhetorical1488 I'd still prefer to have gun than sword/knife.

[@FAKE-NAME]

7:50 ah the old block the sword and aim for the plums technique 😂 i immediately started laughing

[@LastGoatKnight]

"Your balls are mine!"

[@radian063]

KZbin search: returns results that have nothing to do with search terms, with lots of unrelated videos that I have ALREADY WATCHED.

[@ello_verity7667]

This. The KZbin search function is (deliberately) broken.

[@tri-seeker2753]

Tyranth speechless - best reaction ever 😀

[@Madison-iw8ix]

I think you guys and Donut Operator would get along splendidly.

[@adoringfan1924]

Love these vids. Keep em coming. As long as the content river runs.

[@EclipsedKingdom]

Hey Shad here is something you'll be interested in, Houston Jones had warhammers tested on him and then shows the damage inflicted and how it heals over time. This seems right up your alley.

[@naughtseeingeye7767]

The only day I go in public with my swords is Halloween. I've had cops called on me for having an umbrella with a sword hilt. She told them I had a gun. I was expecting a possible call about Afro Samurai

[@merakimelodies8931]

I love this series!!! As a martial-artist (Muay-Thai, Kungfu [like combat-oriented and swordsmanship with a jian, not slow-kata and bullshido]), I would LOVE a McDojo-breakdown!

[@code066funkinbird3]

For me even as a filipino i pick katana for some swords kata iaido

[@guitarsnstrings4things677]

Happy to see that you guys are cropping up more in my suggested feeds. Hope that things have been picking up and I have been enjoying the new content. Glad to see you guys are still going

[@EasyMac308]

Is it really a Darwin award if someone didn't get removed from the gene pool?

[@urishima]

No, it isn't.

[@Paradox-es3bl]

No.

[@EasyMac308]

That was rhetorical, friends.

[@marhawkman303]

@@EasyMac308 Well... you asked. :D

[@annasstorybox7906]

I mean, if someone is that stupid, its hard to believe anyone would Date them as soon as they learn about that fail. So... Even If they didnt end themselves or damaged their important bits they still showed themselves as somewhat unfit Dating material. I mean I wouldnt trust a fool like these to be able to safely handle a baby or drive their kids to school...

[@jameshamaker9321]

i love watching the over the top weapon demonstrations, especially when it comes to the fact that the other guy has this, bigger then necessary weapon, like a freaking 2x4 or a 4x4 beam against a sword. particularly the wooden ones, everything can go wrong with that.

[@riicky83]

7:30. I hate seeing a strike like this in anime/movies etc as normally they go for a powerful strike using this stance and the opponent only has to do a simple horizontal strike to get the win when they do the infamous scene where they do their final attacks and then they're on the opposite sides doing the "who won?" scene.

[@Watch_over_us]

When i see the thumbnail i think "what in the devils name is this madness" and have to click immediately

[@Urbansprint5100]

Sword assaults are pretty interesting too! As long as there are no major injuries.

[@wolfdewachter4887]

Yeah and if you look up UK roadmen there is plenty of those video's.

[@thedukeofcats6616]

You guys should make the white line that splits you a sword for thematic purposes

[@remiwelch6234]

The fail test video was legit well done. Love these fail videos, and hope you do more testing!

[@gameragodzilla]

American here: I do carry a gun and a knife with me at all times. A gun and a sword is certainly not out of the question. lol

[@keeganhammond2612]

I elect that the line border be elevated to the height this channel deserves; I cast my vote for a big stick.

[@Nickito313]

I love to watch any kind of react content that you 2 put up, sword fails, martial arts fails, movie/series fails. Just keep em coming guys!

[@DarthZ01]

that 20 dollar sword had great comedic timing, with the pommel falling off after a short delay.

[@maropas123]

i really enjoy how Your editting has improved :)

[@theknightly1]

Just an FYI for Tyranth on coming to the US it's not a total free for all, you as a non-resident will not be able to carry a firearm here legally. In half the states you need a permit to begin with and those without permits still only apply to citizens and permanent residents, you also can't buy a gun while here on a travel visa. You can shoot one at a range that allows rentals or a private range (still holding out hope for a Demo Ranch Shadiversity collab) but unless you aim to move here you won't be able to carry one around with you.

[@Watch_over_us]

Yeah it's dicey for visitors to have guns. We have to start talking about visas and things like that, and like you said just depends on what states you're in. I would like to see these guys get good training and really experience that side of the culture here

[@jamesfigler6576]

Permitless carry is more than half the states, 29 to be exact.

[@TacticalNandu]

I reckon sword fails are harder to find because, on top of being more niche, the results are more easily bloody enough that the platform will just nuke them. At least with gun fails, when someone's wounded, it seems more often the case that it's not readily visible right away.

[@Extanglia]

Im so glad no one got hurt in these videos. I literally cannot watch the ones were people get hurt. Thank you for the great content guys

[@zerberus_ms]

12:21 Tyranth: "sword vs gun, who wins?" Shad: "gun" 21-foot rule: Are you sure about that?

[@briancox2721]

That's a drawn sword/knife against holstered pistol carried by an unsuspecting person. And it *usually* results in a draw.

[@Jaeler9]

Was I the only one hearing Elliot Spencer lecturing about range of efficacy?

[@Zarzunabas1]

That first fail video didn't fly under my radar. I saw the thumbnail, recognized the video you were referring to, and had no interest in seeing that again. I avoided it on purpose.

[@Ractrin]

I vary rarely subscribe to channels, I prolly have 12 - 15 subscriptions. I usually have been using YT's algorithm to give me the content I want to see, but seeing as how that's failing you guys, I gave you guys a sub. I love y'all's content and the fact it took 4 weeks for me to come across this video that I had been waiting on bothers me. Good luck to you guys and hopefully the algorithm gods don't keep shafting y'all. I'd love to see more fails if y'all can find them and still waiting on a collab with Brandon Herrera!

[@Isaac-YLYL]

I loved your sword fail test video.

[@lughnacide9778]

In my state there is no law banning openly carrying a sword as they would be classified by law as a "bowie knife or like kind". However, it would be illegal to try and conceal a sword on your person. We have permitless carry as well, but brandishing a weapon, whether a knife, sword, or firearm, is illegal and that's where stupidity really comes into play with the Four Rules being ignored.

[@SA12String]

Oh geez. I always get so nervous watching these sword fails. I agree that they're harder to watch than gun fails.

[@manuelabad8682]

You should watch the film alatriste, you will love it. It also has great fight scenes to react and analise.

[@MemberRoach]

7:50 the old guy going for a cheeky grope. I like his style.

[@Stephen_Brooks]

For the last one you needed the Indiana Jones shoots guy with massive sword clip. I don't know is links are blocked I'll post a link below if anyone wants to see

[@MrEsphoenix]

Guns may technically be more dangerous when mishandled, but with blades the wounds always look more painful, and it's more relatable as most people have cut themselves before, where as very few have been shot. There was a video recently that I'm surprised want on this video, with some girl doing a tick tock thing where they pretend to stab, but she was using a real knife and her wrist was so limp she managed to slice down her face, and just thinking about it makes me cringe.

[@MrGhosta5]

You guys should definitely look into the ridiculousness of Deadliest Warrior.

[@timokarp91]

6:46 That reaction, Tyranth, includes much pain, but keep up the good job. Nice video btw

[@TomSmith-nw9bk]

They're nor fails, but try searching "Michigan axe defense", "Texas spear home defense", and just "man uses sword" for some interesting videos. On a side note speaking of America I'd love a video on "gunpowder fantasy". it'd be great if you could team up with Rob from Britishmuzzleloaders one day.

[@KettleHatt]

we call the european version of mall ninja an Ebay Knight

[@Hadgerz]

I like 'Temu Templar'

[@RipOffProductionsLLC]

​@@Hadgerzoooo, that's a good one.

[@code066funkinbird3]

Lol

[@nessiteras_rhombopteryx]

8:30 "By hitting him in the nuts, the guy suddenly isn't gonna be able to use his sword anymore." Well, the guy might have trouble using his _sword_ afterwards.

[@jojo6126]

love your content!!

[@afrog2666]

Google buys youtube, youtube gets horrible search and way more ads than needed 🤯

[@Paleo_P1anet]

Guns vs swords - ❌ Guns paired with swords as a sidearm - ✔️✅

[@gundam2jimmy]

Missed opportunity of not having the white line between you two be a sword.

[@kellykilpatrick8363]

You guys are amazing. I love all your content. Keep up the amazing work!

[@errorabortretry3694]

Still remember the fail where the QVC guy is trying to sell cheap Katana and smacks it twice on the counter then the tip goes seek and destroy...

[@wolfdewachter4887]

I don't know if the algorithm would allow it but if you want actual sword / knife fights to react to just look at drillers in the UK or the rest of Europe. They don't have a lot of guns so most street fights are with mall ninja type machetes like zombie killers. And idk for yt but on IG you can find a lot of those video's. Most often they don't know what they doing with them and it can make for a good laugh.

[@norbertzillatron3456]

Advantage of swords vs guns: You don't run out of ammo.

[@code066funkinbird3]

For me my fav is katana

[@gfmol845]

Shad laughing while Tyranth looking like he has lost all faith in humanity.

[@jakebrewster4911]

It IS America. Many states have a law called "Open Carry" where you are legally allowed to walk around with a gun openly displayed. In fact, in some places you only need a license (known as a CCW: Carrying a Concealed Weapon) if you want to hide the firearm. [This is coming from someone who has his CCW and has been involved in firearms (and firearm safety) since childhood]

[@dantematellini6464]

Your reactions are gold !!!!

[@mmgross144]

I’m appalled! Haven’t you ever seen the slow-motion log defense before?

[@RolandHazoto]

This felt rather short. Tangential to the McDojo stuff, I'd love to see a deep dive on the Dojo Wars of the 60s and 70s. I've read some wild stories, but I always want to know more, and can be a tad overly loyal to my fav creators so Shad, if you're reading this, pretty please?

[@code066funkinbird3]

Mc dojo eh

[@terryjohnson5579]

It's not a video but I myself have a relatively minor sword fail. Just gotten a new gladius was super excited doing practice swings and such around the apartment underestimated the length of the blade and sliced my foot open

[@seanwilliams7059]

I've been subscribed for an eternity and I thought you'd stopped posting. KZbin never recommends

[@capatheist]

4:28 Also the way he swung it was very tentative and deliberate as tho he knew it was going to fall off on that swing. +The "swing" that preceeds the break is obviously just panning the handle from left to right whilst keeping the blade ballanced inside the loose tang connection 😏

[@jimschuler8830]

My dream of EDCing a telephone pole for self-defense have been shattered.

[@AlexSwanson-rw7cv]

Video idea, maybe for next Halloween... test out the costumes/masks/etc worn by antagonists in horror/slasher movies and see how well the work or don't work. It's not an original thought but it seems to me that anyone wearing the "Ghost-face" costume from the Scream franchise should actually be pretty easy to defeat.

[@Hadgerz]

the last clip, when you mentioned it was in the states, i was relieved it wasn't the one where the deranged neckbeard who claimed he was related to Dionysus charged police with a katana

[@TheArknight]

The video testing fails is great

[@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC]

I secretly want Shad to put up a flailing sword shitpost complete with Windows Movie Maker title cards and desynced audio.

[@DC-hw7fw]

Shad, may I ask for a video about personal horses, logistics, and the weight what they'd typically carry or how long they could canter or walk? Canter and gallop information seems to vary depending on the source. I know they are trained by visiting cities and becoming accustomed to the various noises with a reward, but I'm trying to write about a group of "Watchers" in my universe and the information on personal logistics varies quite a bit, if not for the fact it seems somewhat lacking or scattered.

[@MYouTube-gt2ro]

I liked the testing sword fails vid. It was almost like a game, like when shooters do trick shots to see who is best.

[@BenCarpenterWrites]

That 3rd fail: pretty sure that’s the “El Cid” wall hanger

[@gabriellynch2764]

Shad: We don't like assault. Tyranth: Well there's one that's funny so....

[@Frammdo]

Watching the last clip, it made me think. How about a video assessing if a dinning chair would be a good defensive weapon? You know, helpful to keep the enemy at bay. It will, of course, do nothing on its own, but how much would an attacker struggle to get past the long legs and bulky seat. Especially when the backrest is long, giving you plenty of reach.

[@Señor-Donjusticia]

Got the Brigandine Hoodie! Thanks for designing it. It’s very nice.

[@knightingale9833]

Try finding sword fails on sites other than youtube for us, Shad and Tyranth, they’re out there!

[@TejanoPendragon]

"I will show you the technique for how to stop an attacker with a sword -- the attacker will have to be fully committed to a big overhand swing and not react to you in any way, they instead will continue a straight forward swing as if you were still there - this is definitely how an assailant with a sword would behave."

[@KoleTheSilent]

As an American, it is my God-given right to have both a handgun and a sword at arm's length from my bed. It is also my God-given right to have 4 other swords scattered around that same room like decorative vases. You never know when there's going to be 5 people and a magic movie monster that's impervious to bullets but susceptible to medieval weaponry in your bedchambers.

[@Angelo-uw9eo]

Hi Shad I have a video idea You could do reaction videos on GeminiTay's (minecraft) castle defend series and compare her buildings to real castles And by the way i love your castle analysis videos they're so useful and i learned a lot from them and MACHICULATIONS

[@Mlurd1]

Everybody's gangsta until they hit their lights.

[@madisonlink7141]

#1 is definitely (badly) edited, because the lighting changed SUDDENLY when he hit the water bottle.

[@bwody3734]

The "I'm a pro" and the hard cut to "I am severely injured" feels like someone eddited it in as a joke