Weird Roadside Mascots! Giant Mutant Black Bird - Grant's Pass Caveman - The Oregon Duck

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[@scottwebster5211]

Sir are you kidding me? I love when you stop at neat little places along the road that's my favorite part

[@mikehughes4969]

Jacob don't even think about it. We know how hard you work, and we know how exhausting long distance driving can be. If you need a day off, take a day off. You don't have fans, you have friends, and we worry about you. As always, much love and safe travels.

[@Mashleigh]

I know how you feel. When I start cleaning my house, if I even sit down, it's over for the rest of the day. We understand if you need a break! You're only human.

[@swhite8907]

Jacob, never feel the need to apologize for taking a day off. In fact, if you need to take a few days in between videos, I don’t think anyone would be upset. Take care of yourself so you can continue living an adventure and providing us with great content.

[@mokkin240]

Personally I love the roadside stop videos - you inspire me to pay attention and look around instead of just focusing on the destination

[@Barecub77]

Omg, my home town of Grants Pass. They still do dress as caveman every year for the Boatnik festival over Memorial Day weekend.

[@ShelleeGraham]

The Cave Man statue and the story of the group who dressed up is GREAT! 👍

[@AwkwardAnxiousJennifer]

I enjoy your travel day videos. A little bit of footage through the windshield as you drive and a few random stops along the way is enough to make me happy! I especially enjoy footage of driving through mountains, because I used to LOVE driving through the Rockies when I lived in Denver, so that type of footage brings me a special kind of nostalgia.

[@kristencarlbon4561]

I actually love sitting in the car watching what’s going on. I love the driving videos.

[@barbaraschmidt5062]

That’s okay Jacob. We all need to take a break and recharge. Safe travels on your next journey. Keep up the great job.

[@thomaspeterson7338]

Your driving videos are actually my favorites !!

[@SanDiegoAnnie]

You don't know how homesick I am right now. Seeing this video made me happy. California will always be home. Thanks, Carpetbagger! Safe travels and love to Jenn!

[@bg199083]

The black crow statue and the Yo-Yo museum look really interesting. The Oregon duck looks cute, too! Hope you have a great day Jacob!

[@deborahnodd9414]

Love the driving days because most people like me, would not know all those cool things you manage to find and learn something! Love any of the Oddities! Your Hoosier friend

[@rayfoote1983]

The Oregon Duck is named Puddles. And for a long time, there was an agreement with UoO and Disney due to the likeness to Donald.

[@mikehughes4969]

Ooh, that sounds good.

[@rbalara31]

Fun fact: There is a small restaurant in Weed with the best meat loaf you'll ever have. Delicious meat loaf with mashed potatoes and onion rings on top, all covered with a bbq style gravy. It's amazing.

[@kristencarlbon4561]

Its always a good day when the carpetbagger does a video. ❤

[@butchmckay1119]

Jacob, no matter how much we love what we do you need to take a break. There is such a thing as pushing too hard enjoy all that you do.. If you need to rest rest, you be safe.

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Jacob, we all need to rest. Don't feel bad, bad when you need to take some time off.

[@EyeGeeAre]

Stay rested and hydrated! Please

[@laurag-oe9xo]

I just got back from a short road trip and it was fun but exhausting. I'm older than you but I'm still surprised by how much you do every day. And I love these vídeos of in-between places. Sometimes that's where the true adventures are. Take care.

[@briannathwreatt6100]

I grew up in Eugene. Live in Springfield which neighbors it. The Oregon Duck was originally named Puddles! But now it is just the Oregon Duck

[@emmapruitt1659]

So cool to see you visiting Medford, my hometown, and UO which is my alma mater!!! grew up going to Black Bird with my dad, so thank you for bringing back fond memories :,)

[@Jakethebear2021]

I truly do appreciate you having videos like this, Thank you again Jacob

[@cheapglass3068]

Glad you took a break, you work hard, walking around or driving all day is more tiring then people realize. I love the driving videos a lot, I love seeing the quirky roadside attractions🦩🦩🦩

[@Person10169]

The Oregon duck was so cute!

[@wesmorrell3052]

I really like the impromptu roadside stops. That’s real America.

[@icychill105]

Hope Jacob makes it back to Washington, it was cool meeting him in Seattle

[@lorettablakeman3335]

I'm so glad you got to rest a bit,I worry about you not getting enough sleep.Your channel is my favorite,thank you so much for the vids Jacob,sending so much love to you and Jen❤🤍💙

[@rayfoote1983]

Black Bird just opened a 2nd location. There is a giant bird there, too.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

I used to go every time I stayed with my girlfriend when visiting Medford. I miss that store really, and medford in general, was kind of a nice place.

[@ShelleeGraham]

The Black Bird statue and store was cool. Enjoyed seeing the vintage photos since 1965, of the bird statue!

[@syedhamidi5643]

Sometimes I just want to give this man a huge hug ❤ You NEED that rest Jacob. I really enjoy your driving video Jacob, love to see the sceneries while your driving 😍😍😍

[@Shadowfae69-cf9ux]

Dude, if you need to decompress, do it. No sweat, my friend. And personally I don't mind locale vids or travel vids. They have their own flavor of fun. Keep on trucking and we'll follow!

[@chelseyalexis2913]

I'm glad to hear that you took a break, Jacob. You deserve it! Please take care of yourself and take a break whenever you need to, no matter how long. We'll be here! ^_^ thank you again for all that you do. All of your videos are wonderful and we appreciate you more than you know! :)

[@SLYGARR]

Your a BEAST Jacob. You were back in my neck of woods again. I live a few blocks from the Schultz Museum and Ripley's grave. You have hit so many places this year I grew up going to. Good work and please take care of yourself. No Guilt for a day off. In fact you need to feel grateful and embrace the down time.

[@genageeraert8039]

Everyone needs a rest. You work very hard.

[@user-js4qk9pc8z]

Betty the black bird is amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Have a wonderful week. Sending a 👋👋 from Anaheim California

[@MatecaCorp]

Oh my gosh it’s so cool to see you visiting the landmarks near me! I always forget about the black bird so it scares me every time I go past lol

[@Crystalblue58]

Jacob, not only are you documenting Americana, but you are a blessed relief from all the politics. WE ALL ARE FEELING LIKE STAY IN BED ALL DAY! Thanks for what you do.

[@Mr.GabrielAngelGoldenBurton6]

Good morning, Jacob! I hope all is well with you and your family. I know today's adventure is going to be (as always) very interesting and fun. Keep up the great work! Have a wonderful and safe day! Talk to you later. 😎✌

[@cadenmikota-pm9fm]

The Black Bird mascot looks exactly the same as one that they used to have at Yardbirds in Chehalis, Washington before it closed last year. There is still a massive bird in the front that doubles as a helicopter storage unit interestingly enough. The smaller Yardbird statue is now housed at the Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis, Washington.

[@ReginaldKinnaman]

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[@ReginaldKinnaman]

The laying down version was a replacement for a standing version that caught fire and burned down. There's lots of videos for yard birds in Washington

[@user-il2py5ez8m]

Love all your videos. You always find amazing roadside attractions.

[@DonJoeBob]

LOVE this type of content. When we're on the road, this is the stuff we look for and honestly, it's the best memories. Random roadside stops. And you do such a great job of communicating just why this is an important part of the 'American Road Trip' Thanks for making such pleasant videos, they truly brighten my day as well as prep me for my next adventure.

[@KurtFriend-t9e]

When you go to the Montana State Fair, be sure to get a Viking on a Stick, a large fried meatball. On a stick 😂

[@mikehughes4969]

@@KurtFriend-t9e Ooh, that sounds good.

[@suemoo22]

It should be illegal to have any food on a stick! Or any food that’s blue.

[@mikehughes4969]

@@suemoo22 Does that mean you want to ban the corn dog? Heathen.

[@chrishoffman6052]

Absolutely!!

[@KurtFriend-t9e]

Just learned there will be no Vikings this year at the fair! Bummer.

[@marshmallows5641]

I love the travel day videos! You get to show more cool things and places along the way!

[@alanlough638]

I like the driving roadside videos. Kudos to your KZbin Channel, Jacob! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulaphilbrick121]

I love the "on the road" videos!!!

[@penxor53]

RIP Mascot Museum, that was a great video

[@SeekingSerpent6]

Nothing wrong with stopping and relaxing..Glad that you do.Keep up with the great work!

[@2neverlandboy]

I enjoy vicariously hanging out with you. I get the opportunity to explore a variety of museums, and places that I know I will never get to see. I appreciate you for doing this. It's been quite fascinating and educational along the way.

[@DawnBenchley-gt6hu]

I like your driving videos, Jacob.

[@amy_tigger76]

Keep doing what you do! I enjoy your videos! Be safe and thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@atlang]

Jacob, it was cool what you said about geocaching. It's a great sport or hobby (however you look at it) and the fact that you travel the country would give you so many great opportunities to nab unique caches. Take a day or two for yourself on the road and see! I had almost a 10 year break, then during the pandemic, I got into it again as a way to keep active and get outside. Four years later and I'm still hooked!

[@paulfuryes203]

Great video, Jacob. I'm glad to see you got some rest .till the next one take care my friend and as always safe travels.

[@keySkullghost]

Super stoked to see what you got going in Oregon! That bird with 4 talons & that poster with the hiking shoes though…that’s got to be direct result of legal cannabis

[@wolffslaven8008]

Your driving videos are my favorite. Checking out random things along the way. I love the calm, chill vibe and when I need to relax after work it's perfect. Also, I don't travel at all and basically see new and exciting things through KZbin videos 😊 I give you credit, I don't know how you do all of this driving day after day - I can't spend more than two hours in the car without going stir crazy and being sore and tired. And we are the same age 😂.

[@forrestdamrow]

This is the 3rd time I just missed you, drove through Grants pass yesterday

[@silverghostcat1924]

I enjoy the driving videos, as someone who's always the driver it's nice to be able to see the scenery 🏔️🛣️🌉🌇😸

[@Jsteng08]

Love the road videos It’s cool to see all the little and big towns

[@mitchelholbrook9691]

You were in my hometown of Grants Pass and I missed you.😢😢😢😢😢

[@mk13902]

One of my favorite videos was when you drove through West Virginia in the middle of the night.

[@beng2427]

Road trip videos are my favorite.

[@willyjosmith5364]

I really enjoy the travel day videos. It feels like I'm on the road trip with you, and that's awesome!

[@shawnjackson3288]

Good morning, Jacob

[@steveanderson9303]

wish I knew you were in Medford---live down the street

[@nathanvanmiddlesworthmedia844]

You were miles from me! Hope you liked the area &hope others enjoy these weird & cool things southern Oregon has to offer! Northern Oregon is more known,BUT...People shouldn't discredit the lower half of this state,we have lots to offer!

[@craigholstine2154]

Good Morning " YA ALL " Jacob the Carpetbagger

[@stevenhaworth9]

this is why cash is king, always have cash on hand use it or lose it, when cash disappears and the systems malfunction or go offline you will not be able to purchase anything in an emergency.

[@mollysmith1226]

😊I agree

[@JD-fp2nt]

These are my favorite videos, the driving and roadside stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@shellyl2442]

I really enjoyed this video! Oregon is my home state so it was fun to see the Southern area. I live in the Willamette Valley and dont make it to other areas besides the coast often!

[@AngelofLight68]

Yeah, you are in my area! Did you check out the Sutter Buttes...California heat is no joke!

[@silverghostcat1924]

25:30 that black bird reminds me of Heckle & Jeckle 😸

[@burningbeard79]

Big Red is the mascot for Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green Ky.

[@nadiaborzacchini1987]

I love Weed,CA it's nice lol that for sharing and yes in some parts they do sale itc but thank you for taking us with you be safe

[@madebykemo]

Growing up as a bay kid we took many field trips to the exploratorium. Really cool place with rotating exhibits and experiences.

[@suemoo22]

Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger, I couldn’t yo either! 🤣

[@lissachocolate]

Glad you took a day to rest. You have a tough boss lol. Love these neat places you find along the way.

[@loravaloo55]

it's always great to see you in Oregon. Even if it's only briefly. I imagine it's how I feel about the East Coast - It's nice but too dang far away. FYI, you have not been to prehistoric gardens yet. It's a little north of Trees of Mystery. Opened in 1955. No animatronics but still pretty fun.

[@pauloliver2852]

Your amazing. I live vicariously through your videos. It is something I wanted to do with myself, but I don’t have the courage you do. So instead, I’m going to college with my son that just graduated. I’m 43. We’re talking about being on the university radio, we signed up for it. Would you be interested in being one of our special guest?

[@realryushiro]

Ah yes. The black bird statue of Oregon. As a little kid that statue would scare the hell out of me whenever we'd drive by it. I swear so many kids were terrified of that thing. Kept them from wanting to go to the store lol.

[@ShelleeGraham]

LOVE 👍 the driving videos; stop along highway 🛣 here and there. 🙌 YES!

[@rayrae204]

You are amazing Mr CarpetBagger! 2k to Half a MILLION!!!

[@user-he3fl1de2p]

Jacob You need to rest too. We get it. Love you

[@Retromicky82]

We do rely so much on technology it will happen again .

[@johnshipley4286]

The Blackbird is the best store ever grab a hotdog at the stand there they are the best whatever fixings you want or crave

[@brianking973]

I love every video you make. I like the stop offs in the interesting places you go thru. I love seeing what you see Jacob

[@kathylicon4646]

Lol. Reminds me of the Yo-yo Man off of the Smothers Brothers show. Damn, he was really good and fun to watch 😊

[@Jakethebear2021]

Those look like rainbow trout.

[@gregtodakonzie6168]

Driving videos are cool 👍

[@michaelgrife6964]

The bears on the Missouri flag look like human in bear suits. The bear on the California flag looks more like a real bear. So I would say California has the more bearish flag. I love these travel videos please more!

[@corinfletcher]

There used to be an arrow in the Black Bird's head, but they eventually took it out. I used to get Star Wars toys there in the 80's.

[@TheFinnMcGovern]

Enjoy when you go to NoCal, PNW and the like as many content creators simply do not go here. The East coast, south is common, so it’s nice to see a change of pace. Thanks for sharing your travels

[@loravaloo55]

I'm torn. I love it when youtubers show the PNW because it is awesome but as a local I also want to keep it a secret due to overcrowding. 😄

[@Sklabah]

I love this one. So much to see. Thanks for sharing and taking it easy.

[@johnshipley4286]

You’re in my neck of the woods Im in Ashland Oregon hopefully while you’re in grants pass you take a trip down the rouge river in a jet boat

[@rmtsdelight3773]

Finally, you came to Oregon! I live in Portland now, but from Alabama!! You should do Washington state, too!! I started watching your channel because of the haunted house walk throughs, but enjoy the theme parks and roadside attractions!

[@juniebugjune08]

When I attended ODU in Norfolk, the university had a mascot statue (Big Blue) in the student center. I believe he is still there.

[@GLI1346101]

37:55 Big Red is Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY. The University of Kentucky has a wildcat statue for the Kentucky Wildcats.

[@gudaskateboards8990]

I love blackbird they have the best selection of boots!

[@catholicactionbibleonlyist1813]

My internet has been wired for about two week hard to tell if was my area or everywhere

[@IliaDolenz]

If you go to the Wyoming State Fair or the North Dakota State Fair, my dad is the hypnotist/magician there this year and is a big fan! Michael Mezmer.

[@maddog6620]

You are amazing

[@LORDOKER]

Thee authority on anything Americana love you bagger