This is my Failed Ethiopian Barber Experience 🇪🇹 vA 45

[@OdinTube]

shame on them , that's why it is always better to ask how much the cost before the job done

[@Xmpzl19]

I agree

[@peternixon1460]

Why shame on them? You ever tried to survive in a 3rd-world country?

[@ajax1472]

@@peternixon1460 there is no justification in scamming people, plus I come from third world country and I not all of us need to steal to survive

[@OdinTube]

@@peternixon1460 yes am from Iraq

[@selamzemen1730]

Me too

[@Dubsam]

They had the nerve to ask you to take them out to lunch after they scammed you 🤣You handled it very well!👏

[@followhim.8543]

If you died TODAY, where would you be spending eternity? Have all your sins been forgiven or are you still hoping that you're a good enough person to earn a spot in heaven. The reality is that no one can earn a spot, our sin disqualifies us. But the God news is that Jesus paid for our qualification by dying on our behalf taking the punishment that we deserved. JESUS said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son; that WHOEVER believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 Nothing is more important than your eternal destination. Please, don't say, "When I get older I'll get right with God' or 'I'll get serious with Jesus one day when I'm ready.' Don't wait any longer, today is the day of salvation. Get right with God today, for tomorrow very well might be too late. We invite you to REPENT and accept that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life by praying this simple prayer out loud right now... 'Heavenly Father, I turn away from my old life and repent for my sins. I believe that Jesus came for me, that Jesus died for me and that Jesus rose again for me so that I can be forgiven and receive eternal life. I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, receive the gift of eternal life. I ask you to fill me with the Holy Spirit and lead me for the rest of my life. In Jesus name - Amen.

[@IbrIbrIbrQQQ]

The scammers would have kidnapped him if they had the chance and demanded a ransom for your release

[@meskeremsaunier4216]

This is it organic food since à 1000.... years that's Ethiopia🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@naceine8287]

Yeah real scammers !!!

[@بابالایکابابالایکا]

die schämen sich nicht ...

[@Xmpzl19]

For the money they took from you I am Ethiopian 🇪🇹 but I live in California USA 🇺🇸

[@KinoYves]

Thank you very much !

[@daewas1403]

Thank you so much Chris !! Really i am ashamed of this kinds of unpatriotic citizens 😢

[@firewm9793]

Arif man leke arghal

[@agapedesta1312]

May God bless you!!!

[@kidisty]

Thanku. U saved us

[@beardtrick]

The way he was shaving you, made me extremely anxious. Glad you came out of that ok dude. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jmerced]

That shave was brutal. The fear in your eyes was priceless! Watching you try to tuck your lips away so they don't get shaved off had me pretty freaked out.

[@ahmedopone4080]

Damn that shave must've been Hella uncomfortable 😂I feel the pain through the screen!😭

[@phillylarkin.s1930]

I thought he was gonna rip his lip off 😂😂😂😂

[@funkyabstract7496]

Same 😂

[@thecatswillplay86]

Dude was shaving sideways under the nose. lmao

[@LexlutherVII]

He was very crazy on the razor 😂

[@LexlutherVII]

@@phillylarkin.s1930 Lol, same 😂

[@abennyabi5188]

Sorry about the unfortunate experience.

[@KinoYves]

Thank you very much !

[@hanimuler8202]

I want to sport you. Thank you for showing my country.🇪🇹 ❤

[@KinoYves]

Thank you very much !

[@mahletberhan7005]

​@@KinoYves welcome 👏👏

[@dilhadi2122]

They should see your Kenyan Barber experience and take some notes

[@vanman724]

Yes, I saw that. Interestingly, he said Ethiopia was his favorite place...

[@Amoni_]

My brother i am happy that your opened minded and think this way and my brother I would be happy to take you around ethiopia if want no need to pay anything

[@rediatyema54]

I’m so sorry that this happened to you Yves, but I will be forever grateful for you showing me my beloved Ethiopia . Safe travels ❤️

[@vivesaladin5246]

NO NOT SORY

[@joaotomas238]

@@vivesaladin5246 bro what

[@steffdia7080]

Africa and Ethiopia are greek names. Africa means unhorror, and frica means horror. We should change Africa to Frica.

[@aufremof]

Ya right, your beloved scams country!😂

[@lukab7893]

​@@joaotomas238Oh poor him,hes just been robbed for big 10 bucks 😂😂😂

[@tobiasz2492]

I have to say that you have balls Yves:⁠-⁠) That was very brave to stand up against those two in that kind of place, I salute you. Delay in time of what you publish and where you are it actually gives you an extra safety, in case of some "unhappy local viewers", even though delay maybe was not intended. Good luck to you and safe trip!

[@KinoYves]

Indeed, that's one of the reasons why I have a delay.

[@seantynan1]

Very brave!

[@DBd-ko9vu]

@@KinoYves he cut u with that rusty razr and u said nothing

[@kalidabuafnan5707]

@@KinoYves haha

[@Michael-ks5os]

​@@KinoYvesWhy don't you buy your own razor blades?Are you hear to mock us? You said you haven't a permanent home, at least them they have what they can call home. Scammers are everywhere in Europe they try selling you TVs, expensive phones, Cameras, laptops etc from vehicles if you buy them, when you get home you fund stones etc.

[@MrTicTics]

Aside from the scammers, the shave seemed to be really bad. Barber was very heavy handed and fast, no wonder there were cuts everywhere.

[@davider8038]

He's not a real barber, doesn't even handle properly the tools 😂 total scammer

[@johngilmore697]

@@davider8038 He would done a better job cutting his own hair. More hygienic also.

[@andysok06]

gotta be careful when there is a puncture to the skin. it can be very dangerous. infection, etc.

[@luiscorbalan7093]

@@davider8038soy barbero 💈 y tienes razón !! Las fotos que tiene en la pared de degrade con diseños ???? Lo aria? Xd

[@zenonyt22]

25:23 the guy with the red shirt and the black vest was keeping the half of money if you can see They are all in this scamming plan

[@xmateinc]

You’re a good traveler, the ability to step outside your comfort zone seems to be key. I would be anxious having people following me around trying to lead me places. But you are a pro at smiling and acting like it doesn’t bother you, which I’m sure is the confidence you need to not have many people try to scam you.

[@michaelb2388]

A good traveller always asks the price of something before they buy😊

[@martinschonemann264]

nein es ist youtube und seine regeln .er verdient dran.

[@DirasatLanguage]

Look at 13:40. Bigna was telling you he came to Ethiopia to visit his mother, because she's sick, and his friend was literally facepalming listening to this BS. His facial expression tells you everything. Personally, I would have just paid the 600 Birr/$10.98/ and walked away from them. There is a lot of poverty in the country. Inflation is at an all time high and the cost of everything is skyrocketing. 1 US Dollar is 54.64 Birr at banks and airports, but 1 USD is widely traded in the black market for 110 Birr, so 600 Birr is basically $5.45.

[@mp-rn6lb]

They scammed you and then asked for a free lunch. The barber did not seem to like them either. They are professional scammers.

[@Dreamer66617]

Wow ! The barber didn't like it at all. These guys knew what they were doing. PRICKS!

[@rafikooo1]

the audacity 😂

[@shlomovenezia101]

no, it was an option to buy them lunch OR pay extortion

[@matusala8322]

How is it scam? They provided him service, Nothing is free. When someone goes extra step to help you it’s better to assume they want something in return. In their defense they never said their service is free lol

[@mp-rn6lb]

@@matusala8322 They would be totally entitled to get payment for their service, if there was an agreement for such a service. From the video, it appears that they were being just helpful to this foreign traveller. Why "overcharge" his hair cut ? These two gentlemen have lived abroad (1/4 of a century) and spoke excellent English, no excuses here.

[@Canjeex]

I love your content man. I would have lost my marbles. I’m an East African and I went through exactly the same thing when I traveled to ethiopia 2 years ago. I got to the point I didn’t want to buy anything as a result of being taken advantage of because I didn’t speak the language. That all changed when I met a local Ethiopian who showed me the best restaurants, shopping and tourist destinations. He was so kind and nice I even wanted to pay him for helping me out but he refused. Through him I met so many nice local people who even invited me to their homes. Stay cool as ice man as he use to say. Enjoy your travels.

[@Blessed-r6g]

I am glad you found that person who is wise to help you.

[@followhim.8543]

If you died TODAY, where would you be spending eternity? Have all your sins been forgiven or are you still hoping that you're a good enough person to earn a spot in heaven. The reality is that no one can earn a spot, our sin disqualifies us. But the God news is that Jesus paid for our qualification by dying on our behalf taking the punishment that we deserved. JESUS said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son; that WHOEVER believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 Nothing is more important than your eternal destination. Please, don't say, "When I get older I'll get right with God' or 'I'll get serious with Jesus one day when I'm ready.' Don't wait any longer, today is the day of salvation. Get right with God today, for tomorrow very well might be too late. We invite you to REPENT and accept that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life by praying this simple prayer out loud right now... 'Heavenly Father, I turn away from my old life and repent for my sins. I believe that Jesus came for me, that Jesus died for me and that Jesus rose again for me so that I can be forgiven and receive eternal life. I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, receive the gift of eternal life. I ask you to fill me with the Holy Spirit and lead me for the rest of my life. In Jesus name - Amen.

[@YOUTUBEETKNIGHTHUNTER]

when ever you come please search on internate the price for what you wont or ask a person who is on good shape when you saw him

[@JL-ro6xg]

It was funny how the two guys said in Ethiopia you don’t get scammed usually, but they scammed you later on 😂

[@KinoYves]

Indeed 😂😂😂

[@munalove8143]

I said. Sorry instead of them in our countries we have good people and also worst people

[@Drunk-Fly]

What do you expect “ They don’t think and speak; they speak and think after a week “😂

[@jakejhons5138]

The haircut was awesome but I got a secondhand embarrassment for the two guys.

[@FREDRIC_VALY]

​@@KinoYves Oh là là ! Quelle catastrophe !🤣🤣🤦🤦

[@ZerihunM]

I am Ethiopian. the real price would be 100, I'm so sad to see such unwelcoming situation, I understood that the two guys were the Cause for high cost.

[@allnightfright619]

25:18 Yves hands 2 bills to the guy (looks like blue and pink), his friend takes them, then if you watch, the friend goest to hand the bills to the barber, but keeps the inside one (pink) and only gives the outside one (blue) to the barber (this happens around 25:25).

[@168rollo]

great to hear from you. glad you are safe and doing well.... all the best from switzerland!!

[@alikodinko9158]

Mr. Yves, peoples are not using the tree twigs as teethbrush because they are poor, but because those twigs are natural medicinal for teeth. In Ethiopia, trees like Vernonia amygdalina, eucalyptus and jacaranda are mostly used as teethbrush because of their teeth medicine and without added chemicals.

[@zero-nolimit3402]

In Arabic it’s called Siwak

[@alikodinko9158]

@@zero-nolimit3402 In Arabic its correct name is called Musiwak. The word musiwak is derived from the Arabic verb "yasawik" which means to brush.

[@zero-nolimit3402]

@@alikodinko9158 👍🏻👍🏻 Siwak and Miswak are both right.. Regards from Jordan

[@alikodinko9158]

@@zero-nolimit3402 I believe you, since the Arabs have different dialects ( اللهجات) In Amharic it is called Mefakiya ( መፋቅያ ) and in Oromic it is called Rigaa.

[@zero-nolimit3402]

@@alikodinko9158 Siwak and Miswak are both pure Arabic not لهجات Siwak is the tree itself while Miswak is in this form because it is a tool name so it rhymes with مِفعال Personally, I like talking about languages.. so thank you for your information 😃

[@Andu_music]

The guy whos back in Ethiopia to visit his “sick mother” is most likely lying and probably been deported for crime. There are a lot of deported Ethiopians who were once living in the USA that live in Ethiopia now. I’ve seen them and met them, they all hangout together and all speak good English

[@shaunlegend9821]

👌

[@wedieri3013]

I agree. He is making up stories. Scumbag lier

[@Lemlem7682]

Not only Ethiopian, but we have a lot of Eritrean who are deported from the U.S. to Ethiopia because Melese Zenawy, the previous Ethiopia 🇪🇹 prime minister , made a deal with Americans to take Eritrean criminals to Ethiopia, which is a terrible mistake..

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@Lemlem7682 what is that Ethiopian script called ?

[@servant_symm]

yes i have family like this

[@berhanuzergaw3611]

Big fan and you are very humble,dont give up bro!

[@_9287ArmyMan]

Watching you since 2023 when you been in Egypt, i really like your real reactions and feeling about aroundings. Other channels don't do that. Best travel channel :)

[@dontlookeast]

Yves, you are a brave man to stand up to them whilst sat down in a room full of barber knives!

[@sextempiric7137]

Well, he weighted a life vs money, and money prevailed. But it's understandable, as we talk about a couple of Euros. Likely he is smart enough to threaten them with demonizing their country in beautiful eyes of France and rest of beautiful Western society. I was realy embarrassed watching him.

[@ivanm2189]

Like they kill u lol ?

[@Dreamer66617]

im so happy he did this made me feel great! fuck those guys. Great job Strong man Yves!

[@LifeFoodandTravel]

They are not that wild to kill someone for that

[@LogitechXibanga]

everyman stands up to someone as long they are not having their neck shaved at that time

[@barcontube1216]

As an Ethiopian I’m ashamed to see you treated like this , no diaspora steals from a barber , that guy is not there for a visit or to take care of his mother , he is most likely deported and living there by scamming foreigners , I’m afraid , it’s dangerous for the locals to to have some one who speak English that well with 0 moral , he could easily scam them ,

[@gstrdms]

That would have been my first question; "Oh, you grew up in the States? How long have you been back in Ethiopia?" Because 90% of the time, deportation for crimes is the case.

[@martamarcha2850]

Yes you are correct, he was most probably a criminal in America and they put him on the first plane to Bole. Any way 600 birr for this cut is not too much for the French man. In Paris I pay for same hair cut for my kid 2 000 ethiopian birr.

[@Delitewon]

@@martamarcha2850 You are missing the point entirely. He isn’t in France getting his haircut. He is in Ethiopia and those guys are of low character. That one that spoke English is probably a deportee and he preyed on someone’s vulnerability. There was something about him that didn’t comport.

[@mr.nobody9086]

Exactly! Why would a diaspora visiting his sick mother put in all that time and effort to make less than $8.00 USD? You can even see from his friend's face + reaction @ 13:40 that the story is BS.

[@drivinginslovenia9592]

When he started speaking I thought, wow, he speaks good english. But when he said he was born in Texas, it suddenly felt that his english is not as good as of people who grew up in USA.

[@marion-ou3ey]

On behalf of Ethiopians, we sincerely apologize for those delusional shameless scammers. It’s also ironic that the barber said it was Haram(not allowed in Islam) to cut your eyebrows but didn’t say a word when they were scamming you. But on the bright side, you look fresh 😄

[@amphiphile]

you noticed that?😄

[@marion-ou3ey]

@@amphiphile yeah, but you never know, maybe they forced him or whatever. But it's funny to see how his reaction changed from 0 to 180° degrees 😆 lol

[@amphiphile]

@@marion-ou3ey I'm a Sudanese who understand few Amharic words but still I managed to understand what was going on 😄

[@terenceaustin7186]

this is usual double-faceness of islam and its followers. In Christian areas, we haven't seen this non-sense, as soon as Yves came to a muslim area, the dirtiness started.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@amphiphile but he can't use his 1st name "Kino" in Kenya ,Tanzania or wherever Swahili is spoken. It means vagina or female genitalia.

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Reminds of that scene from The Office where Michael asks Erin to shave him. That looked extremely painful and unpleasant.

[@eaglekeeper7608]

I watch these videos and combine my thoughts with my own travel experiences. In conclusion I’m just astounded as to why people put themselves in such awkward and stressful situations. He subjected himself to a terrible haircut, a brutal shave and exposure to all kinds of bacteria. To top it off he had to navigate an unpleasant negotiation and ultimately got stroked and overcharged. Not exactly the experience I’m looking for when I travel. Most of these places are the same.

[@Davethawave1999]

These people will do anything for "content" 😂

[@California92100]

You tuber like to create and invent drama for the rating !

[@lukab7893]

​​@@Davethawave1999thats right and we should feel sorry for him.making 100x from this video then that 5 or 10 bucks they charged him...

[@kriskimber3366]

When everyone in a community is yelling at you to stop filming and you continue, its his own fault he didn't get the hint 😂

[@mochilo_wiss]

As an advice to every traveler... When you travel and discover a new place, look carefully for prices and see the experiences of previous travelers... Do not go with strangers, they may be thieves like the ones you met... Fourth, do not say that you are alone, but you have friends from this country and they are They will come shortly...but you went out for a walk alone for a bit...the person was a thief because he asked you why you didn't hire someone from the area to take a tour with you...and he asked you if you were alone or not...and this confirms that he is a bad person. Unfortunately, you were the victim of a robbery.

[@hanac2982]

I like how you seek out the authentic parts of the city. Watching your videos feels short. I look forward to your next video.

[@gstrdms]

We need 1-hour Yves!

[@atman1142]

What I noticed is the fact that you integrate easily among the Ethiopian community, you are really cool with these people who themselves are very nice

[@KinoYves]

Indeed, that's what I love about Ethiopia, I find it very easy to integrate myself in the community

[@Xmpzl19]

Their both Christian’s and most Ethiopians are very welcoming people. I also believe he’s been to Ethiopia before.

[@senait25yeseraw50]

I'm very sorry for you treated like this You don't deserve it as an Ethiopian I'm also ashamed but this is nat the image of Ethiopia and there are alot of kind peoples and Ethiopia should ve known by hospitality

[@princerecaped8645]

point of correction, those sticks are not traditional toothbrush, they are tradition medicine,

[@Kujien]

7:00 Those two men must have been laughing inside hearing Yves say how safe it is, and he feels fine traveling alone. they must have thought "WE GOT ONE"

[@partoflife3961]

You handle situations very well and this is part of a learning lesson towards your traveling experience.

[@kingof15aiz23]

You should ask the price before you cut your hair

[@shaunlegend9821]

Very important to ask the price first 💰

[@rfthjrt56uy5r6uyr5s6]

Its all about reaspect not the money

[@Deira854]

They often change the price after

[@indianapolisthecolts5525]

Yves is a brave man, respect for you

[@ayejay5603]

Damn that dude just going straight in with the razor.

[@edgedgaming2911]

25:31 "Why dont you invite us for lunch" bro woulda become another war casualty XD

[@Kurdan122]

Richness is more of a mindset than a full pocket of money. That's why I see these people poor and you are so rich when you try to educate them even though you got scammed. Best of wish to you bro

[@Yahawadah70ad]

Yves was giving them a lesson on scamming while they were busy thinking about what they were going to eat once they leave.

[@baconsuma6777]

As I’m Ethiopian I was super mad cause the price was too expensive. But next ask the price first and deal with the person who provided you services do not deal with tourist guides. If you watch the video around 27:46 minutes behind your chair you will see the barber received only 100 birr.

[@LynetteA68]

That’s so sad! The man who did the work got less than the men who did nothing. No wonder the barber didn’t seem to like them!

[@mengistubisrat7157]

25:41 I'm really sad you have to face those to Guys. As an Ethiopian I feel that they have made our country's image bad. I'm really really enjoying your journey.❤❤❤❤

[@ashrafmohamed4510]

MorningStar mall next to Best Western Plus Hotel. i met some solid barbers with top equipment, wash area and massage too😃

[@peggybartels2587]

YVES, I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH BECAUSE YOU ARE SO BOLD, FRIENDLY, COURAGEOUS AND ADVENTUROUS. TO LEAVE YOUR YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN FRANCE TO BE SUCH ADVENTUROUS IS NOT EASY. ENJOY AM ND MAY BLESS YOU.

[@Abeya213]

I swear to God, i was scared that he was going to shave his lips clean from his face! 😂

[@psnipez]

he went 2 yr old throw away razor dollar general cream remnants Ninja style

[@jabbawabba4949]

It pains me to see a genuine person like you get taken advantage of, but i'm so glad you speak up for yourself.

[@KaleSmith9]

Yves I’m an Ethiopian and those men don’t represent our country. Please report them to the authorities.

[@nnajilucas9642]

Bro was holding back tears after the haircut, when he brought out the shave stick I died 💀

[@phillylarkin.s1930]

😂😂😂😂

[@marvinrappoport2710]

you where in a difficult situation you handled it with grace and dignity stay safe

[@asayeeshetu1662]

Thousand apologies 🙏 Yves,as of my country i really ashamed.those two idiots were the one doing all drama,even they talk about inflation due to war,really shame upon you guys,stay safe dear brother,and as a tip,Don go the place where they don't want be filmed,that's the place where you get robbed

[@terenceaustin7186]

that's the place where muslims are. even drawing and painting a picture is haram in their rotten minds of that rotten religion.

[@ajax1472]

Those two guys are scammers 😢 You should have reported them to the local police

[@shaft8779]

Shame..

[@selamzemen1730]

Very shame

[@mr.nobody9086]

Haa, you think the local police would give 2 shits? Bringing awareness and shaming them on social media probably has a more effective outcome.

[@followhim.8543]

If you died TODAY, where would you be spending eternity? Have all your sins been forgiven or are you still hoping that you're a good enough person to earn a spot in heaven. The reality is that no one can earn a spot, our sin disqualifies us. But the God news is that Jesus paid for our qualification by dying on our behalf taking the punishment that we deserved. JESUS said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son; that WHOEVER believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 Nothing is more important than your eternal destination. Please, don't say, "When I get older I'll get right with God' or 'I'll get serious with Jesus one day when I'm ready.' Don't wait any longer, today is the day of salvation. Get right with God today, for tomorrow very well might be too late. We invite you to REPENT and accept that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life by praying this simple prayer out loud right now... 'Heavenly Father, I turn away from my old life and repent for my sins. I believe that Jesus came for me, that Jesus died for me and that Jesus rose again for me so that I can be forgiven and receive eternal life. I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, receive the gift of eternal life. I ask you to fill me with the Holy Spirit and lead me for the rest of my life. In Jesus name - Amen.

[@RdamWest]

Feyenoord kampioen 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉 ajax veel succes met steijn als trainer lol

[@bluecavemen]

You never see me get a shave from anyone else. I can do my own shaving thank you very much.

[@davionwilliamson1524]

I'm glad they got ya, with your lack of praise and appreciation, especially after using them as a prop! With your Lloyd Christmas lookin' ahh!

[@abdullahalshehri9128]

I feel you. Nobody wants to be scammed

[@lakibret4405]

To be honest those guys around there literally tricking people is a living to them. But this is the little mistake you have done by trusting them. Live with everyone but trust no one. I can't wait to see your next journey.

[@Ghion-alhabesh]

I'm an Ethiopian know every side you are traveling but when I'm watching things in your channel all are interesting and new again. But it is sad to see guys asking for un fair money.actually they are thief's. I am ashamed of those guys.

[@ArthurKiyanovski]

Very brave of you to call them out on the lie, I wouldn't have had the courage to do this to their face

[@ken254]

After watching from kenyan side i have to come here and compare, sincerely kenya we are far and doing good, congratulations to caren to represent kenya.

[@amiralkook1]

One of my friends had big problems in the nose with microbes he is still under antibiotics since years. Don’t let people introduce things in your nose that are not sterilized.

[@ulisesalmoinadelcueto4276]

Dear Yves, I'm Spanish with an Ethiopian wife, so sorry for what happened to you on this one, my wife felt so upset and sad...but it's true... She said: no wonder why there is no tourism in Ethiopia...very disappointing... Good luck we keep following you!!!👍🏼👍🏼 You are an amazing traveler.

[@KinoYves]

I completely agree with your wife, it is very sad that this kind of things happen, it is sad, because Ethiopia is such a fascinating country.

[@fekareted]

Not everyone is an angel in the western countries too. There is always good and bad people every where . Ethiopia is not an exception.

[@birddawg1568]

With their language skills, clean cut look, nice clothes, etc… these guys looked a lot like local secret police or part of an organized crime syndicate. They looked out of place the moment they approached you. The poor barber was obviously not comfortable with them.

[@4ytube]

Any police Don't have a good English like that

[@allnightfright619]

And waaaay go friendly and talkative.

[@indridcold3762]

That shave looked like a torture technique used at Guantanamo Bay.

[@avril232]

Thank God you survived this. If I were you then I would have my blood tested to see if I was infected with something, because these razors didn't look disposable and the "hairdresser" didn't have good intentions - you can see it in the expression on his face

[@johngilmore697]

Nobody's got aids, and I don't want to hear that word in here again!

[@avril232]

@@johngilmore697 ?

[@maxpower259]

aids@@johngilmore697

[@solidunsprage5164]

@@johngilmore697sopranos

[@kinfukibret368]

I appreciate all you efforts to learn and pass your knowledge of different cultures and facts. The wooden tooth brushes people use are not like you said not because people don't have money it is traditional brush maybe long before the modern world came up with what we use now. Keeping snow white and clean teeth was a trdition. Had you tried one or 2 of them you would have learned why. Not every wood can be a brush, most have good flavor and are sweet. Have a great day.

[@ghirmaiyy]

When two random adult men spend hours with you, expect that they will get something. They could have shown you the barber and leave, but they stayed. They had a mission. You are lucky it was only 200 birr.

[@Xmpzl19]

It would of just been cool to let him know hey can I show you around for this much money.

[@gstrdms]

Bro, right from the start he said : "You're travelling alone? Don't you think it's better to have someone who knows the area show you around?" This is typical tout behavior and a red flag statement to indicate you're dealing with a parasitic scammer.

[@matusala8322]

Yea they didn’t scam him with anything. They translated for him and they got paid fair price.

[@gstrdms]

@@matusala8322 They scammed Yves AND the barber by "providing" a "service" neither of them asked for and tainted the whole experience. Especially the one guy who wasn't even talking, his only contribution was knowing the "american" who did speak English.

[@ahmedabdullah8503]

Very good

[@xgutierrez933]

I just watched the vid of you in Kenya. You got a good haircut, a shave, a full-on massage, and great conversation = $13. Here in Ethiopia, a good haircut, and a rough shave = $12. No worries, we all get scammed here and there. You handled it well. Good luck with future posts.

[@justanaveragebalkan]

Bruv you mad, $8 for a cut is a steal, my barber takes $25, that's just being cheap ass, these people don't have much just pay the man what he asks and be on your way.

[@terryhughes7349]

Great episode Yves. Sorry they caused problems. Stay safe!

[@Et_sapien]

Its sad it happened to you. But please don't stop walking and talk to everybody because they may be possible scammers like these dudes. Be tough and keep going. And try not to go to such messy areas because there are a lot of places where you can pay much less and get quality things.

[@Xmpzl19]

I agree theses always going to be a bad apple’s everywhere you just need to differentiate them from the good people.

[@renator8257]

I honestly hope for you that in that place the most basic sanitary standards are respected

[@adrianamireyna]

That shave was brutal 😬

[@256ugkalix3]

The queueing experience for buses in Ethiopia Addis (Kigali, Rwanda)equally amused me. Our Ugandan passengers do jot have that queueing patience for buses or taxis

[@skypirate4806]

Great video, shame about the scam. The people there don’t seem very hospitable, but rather hostile, when you was walking down the street, they were staring, maybe scheming to rob you some how, then you had people follow you, this has totally put me off going to this place, so I can safely say, I wouldn’t go there ever. I enjoyed your video though, and glad your brave enough to go there. 👍👍👍

[@danig44836]

The real price between 50-100 birr in Addis Ababa😢😢😢😢

[@danayithabte4733]

I feel so 😢😢😢 why are ppl so mean and this guys are chewing chat I can see from their eyes 😂, any way please go somewhere safe, much love for showing my city ❤🙏

[@dh6hb7ub94]

Cutting beard with a hair clipper. That looks so professional.

[@xcape2usa]

That shave was brutal!

[@minte8570]

As an Ethiopian I’m ashamed to see you treated like this....😥☹

[@BaverIy]

Don't worry, there is horrible people in any country, we still love Ethiopia. ❤

[@addisetech-u6q]

The tooth brush is made of special wood that has a natural tooth cleaning and probably strengthening chemical. It also has a pleasant long lasting test keeps mouth wet, fresh, especially in warm dry weather. Basically people go around cleaning their tooth all day.😃😃

[@Nalier]

I'm from Europe and in my country 8 $ for a haircut is very cheap. I usually pay around 15-25 $. For a crappy barber 8 is fine.

[@mathewvanostin7118]

Lol just shave yourself and cut your own hairs 😂 real waste of money asking someone else to shave you/cut your hair

[@frankbasile3662]

​@mathewvanostin7118 Get a better job and stop being a brokester,can imagine how much of a muppet you look like being too broke to use a barber,..no corny laughing emoj need apply

[@wayneguy6043]

I pay $35 w tip for a basic haircut in the US

[@hpvspeedmachine4183]

@@mathewvanostin7118 Since Covid never visited a barber shop again!!!!

[@HappyMSI1]

​@@mathewvanostin7118One of the first things I decided to do by myself to save money, or rather to not throw money out the windows.

[@robertpichardo7871]

Feeling the pain and the scam by the screen is already possible...💇🏾‍♂️💯🤔

[@MohamedAmine-eu5mz]

0:50 These sticks are called the siwak, and they do not have many benefits for the health of the mouth and gums. Muslims have used them for a long time, and their use is better than toothbrushes. You can search for them.

[@nothingcomeseasy]

They said to the barber that he has to consider them, the haircut, and filming the work when calculating the price... I bet that those scammers took 2/3 of the payment.

[@nonebusiness2777]

It’s funny that he said he lived in Dallas Ft. Worth. Being from Texas my whole life, we know they are two separate cities. That would have been my first clue he was going to scam you. Hate it happened and very brave thing to confront them at the end!

[@godislove1776]

Why these strangers are the one to negotiate the price? It is so disgusting. The guy even didn't handover the whole money to the barber. As an Ethiopian I am ashamed of them. By the way by just looking at them and how bold they are in asking for free lunch It is reasonable to think that they are in the situation of substance abuse.

[@AbdoulayeBah-ud7jy]

Waouh très cool 🥰❤❤😊🇬🇳🇪🇹🇨🇵

[@robiaddis1438]

It’s fine my friend you just bought them nice chat ! This happen everywhere they did you smoothly!

[@AlCafacci]

In these countries you should always ask for the price and negotiate it before you get the service not after

[@zariah9922]

The Ethiopian "American" probably was deported. One of the reasons I hesitate in visiting developing nations or 3rd world nations (although I still visit). Business tend to be unjust. This could be a reason why many of these countries are developing slowly 😢

[@evamekonnen]

“In Ethiopia there is no filter between the brain and the mouth . They just say what they think without filter “ 😂😂😂

[@Blake4014]

yup it happens everywhere with low iq people, they don't think critically and have forethought its not limited to Ethiopia just idiots.

[@LionSharpAction]

The way he shaved him... My back hair left and came back.

[@russofamerica]

18:32 - This is the most frightening thing I've ever seen in my life--some dude just whacking away at my stubble all willy-nilly with a cheap-ass two-blade disposable razor, like an angry gardener trimming the edges of the grass where it meets the concrete. My god, man, how did you get through this?! Oh, I see, at 20:09, he seals all of your cuts with a dirty rag. That was a nice touch. It really speaks to the professionalism of this establishment.

[@SebastianBecker]

Not too sure here; it's a poor country, you film in there, you CAN afford to overpay by a little bit - 8 Euros is somewhat "fine" and not actually outrageous. And that's n o t the price in Europe; even in Georgia or Armenia, you'll pay usually more than that for a haircut and a shave. :-) In Germany, going to a Persian or Arabian barber, it'll cost nowadays at least +/- 20 Euros. Most importantly: Why wouldn't you ask for the price BEFORE getting the haircut and the shave? (-:

[@osmanmohamed-tp8uc]

I agree with you here 💯 filming the the process of hair cut and putting in youtube itself you make money .. So no need to complain about few dollars . It is what it is ...move on

[@BarefootJeff]

You handled it well...they should have been more direct and honest before they took you there. Oh well...life goes on

[@papitosabe]

That's the scam...they're nice and friendly so that u don't suspect anything, then they getcha

[@wondimunegussie5443]

I paid 600 Birr for the same service you got. The only difference was the hair wash I got in a relatively cleaner barbershop. I do not see a severe price gouging here. As one of your expatriates mentioned it to you the inflation and cost of living in Ethiopia is unbearably high to the locals. So, 400 Birr, which is under $10 is not too bad.

[@dave8709]

The guy didn't give all money to barber tho

[@margazzproductions2146]

U got scammed too😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vsbaratinho]

I was thinking the same. A lot of drama for a 7 dollar haircut.

[@Drumyx]

in africa 7 dollars its REALLY expensive dont be naive@@vsbaratinho

[@damionzura2826]

Don't worry dude... your hair will grow back 😊

[@PAUL-wv6vu]

Not a single word that guy said was true. Love how he suddenly got an American accent when he said he lived there

[@adm8462]

That shave!! Brutal

[@Realist2022]

That’s why you always ask the price before the haircut and after they have given you a price, you go out and ask locals how much it cost for a haircut