Unboxing Nebraska: What It's Like Living in Nebraska

Is Nebraska a bunch of corn growin farmers?
Does everyone in Nebraska hate everyone from Iowa?
And is Nebraska football like the biggest thing ever here?
We’re gonna go into that and talk about lots of other stuff too. So grab a Runza - that’s a sandwich - we’re going to unbox the entire state of Nebraska!
Aww cool. It’s a cattle ranch. Ranching is a very honorable profession in America. Folks like cattle ranchers and farmers are the cream of the crop. Their hard work puts food on our tables every night. Nebraska cattle ranchers are a big part of this state’s economy, and as we’ll see, without them, we’d be in a heap o trouble. 92% of Nebraska’s total land is taken up by farmland and cattle grazing. That’s a lot.
But there’s a lot more to Nebraska than just big ole cattle ranches and farms. Sorta. There’s a bunch of small towns scattered throughout. And there ARE two big cities in this big ole state. We’ll get to that later, but to really get to know Nebraska, you gotta visit all the different areas. That way, you can understand what it’s like to live here, and you’ll know what part of the state is best for you.
This is Nebraska. Geologically, it’s a really diverse state, with some high plains and fertile valleys. As we’ll see, the western side of the state is WAY different than the central part of the state, which is WAY different than the eastern side of the state.
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[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@austinward1543]

Is this the one where you talk to the farmers

[@witzelasper2821]

Being from Nebraska my most favorite thing about it is it's wide open spaces and complete lack of population density and that's way I like it Nebraska is perfect for people who wanna get away from other people

[@sethsteria7320]

I agree. I am from the southeast corner. Little bit too crowded tho.

[@witzelasper2821]

@@sethsteria7320 any part is too crowded lol

[@653j521]

@@witzelasper2821 Have you considered central Alaska?

[@witzelasper2821]

@@653j521 I would love Alaska I'm sure

[@Craftyone-nh1yu]

Correct I lived in Lincoln Nebraska my whole life and I like how I can go anywhere and get some fresh air

[@JonasMatthewBahta]

I’ve been to 42 states as of this writing (Feb 2023), and Nebraska, hands-down in my opinion is the most kindest and friendliest state I have been to. That is not to say that they are not unfriendly or cruel people here. I cannot wait till the next time I go there…….

[@NickJohnson]

I agree ☝️

[@methatlovescats3602]

Anyone can be nice for a day

[@motherofbeagles8532]

@@methatlovescats3602but we are nice every day and on the days you feel bad, your friends cheer you up.

[@danield.7359]

Beautiful state. Boring means less distraction and opportunity for more focus. There must be many talented people living there.

[@loettaswanson1423]

I’m born and raised in Nebraska and never been to other states, but we are right, it’s definitely not from everyone. You definitely have to have an imagination to live here, but that’s how we are raised. There’s multiple things to do, and taking an hour trip to do so, makes it worth the wait.

[@Ned88Man]

you have never left Nebraska?

[@freefoodchef7939]

That's exactly how I feel about the state motto, "Honestly, it's not for everyone." What that means is that it's for me! I'm from Southern California, but have lived and traveled all over the US and many places around the world. One of the most important things I've learned about travel and living elsewhere is that if someone isn't imaginative enough to explore an area and make their own fun, then I don't want them anywhere near me. I have a great aunt, for example, who has traveled globally way, way more than I ever have, but has only ever eaten at worldwide Burger King franchises. Huh? So if the state slogan weeds out those people, that sounds great. Nebraska is beautiful state with a rich history and largely good people, which is why I'm planning to move to central NE later this fall. I can't wait. I'll be able to have an enriching and more affordable life in a beautiful, interesting area without the shallow superficiality of So Cal.

[@1chumley1]

​@@freefoodchef7939Did you move to central Nebraska? I didn't think so.

[@HAUNTED-DOLL]

My daughter is 11 and my husband has had to drive her to school twice in the tractor. (Sometimes it snows ALOT and the tractor has a blade.) She hates it, but thought it was hilarious that you mentioned it in the video. Also, we are firm believers that we've never met a stranger! We love it when out of state folks drop in and we get to meet new people. We might ask loads of questions , but it's usually just because we're genuinely interested in YOU. If we happen to discuss what we've learned about you with our friends and family, it's not really gossiping. They are just genuinely interested in YOU too. 😉

[@ryanlanders2139]

I've lived all over the US and traveled all over the world and Nebraska has the kindest, honest and generous people I've ever come across generally speaking....everywhere has it's bad apples but in Nebraska they're few and far between.

[@QuietlyCurious]

Wholeheartedly agree with your statement. The first time I visited Nebraska I cried when it was time to leave both for this reason and having to say goodbye to my best friend. I live in L.A.

[@tommysimmons3258]

Yeah but they love to gossip

[@meluk6991]

Agreed 👍.

[@meluk6991]

@@Press1for where's that?

[@brillancetechnicalwriting9083]

I agree. The people were so friendly to me and my family. We really enjoyed our visit.

[@williamsmiler184]

I live in the Scottish Highlands where I was born. Nebraska looks like a similar pace of life. I would love to drop by one day.

[@Stupidname909]

Terrytown near scottsbluff was founded by a Scottish millionaire and there's buildings owned by something called the Scottish Masons in Lincoln city.

[@heatherhillman1]

Ha! My sister and brother-in-law live in Nebraska and raise Scottish Highland cattle. What are the odds??

[@kathyc8284]

Where in Scotland do you live?

[@jasonhunter974]

I see nothing wrong here. I live north of Seattle, and everything about rural Nebraska looks like paradise.

[@terie6901]

That’s great- but “Chad”-ron was my first clue you aren’t from here. 🤣❤️

[@wescottllc9522]

(Posted by Rick Pickell) More like it is pronounced (schad-rin).

[@GiantDwarf-vr5zc]

Yep

[@colleennewholy9026]

I was like BRUH lol

[@Josiesue]

Lol definitely 😂

[@chrisv9006]

CSC grad here. "Pine Ridge largest hand planted forest"....missed that by a couple hundred miles. Ha!

[@vincenzo225]

i’m from italy and i’d do everything in order to move to nebraska. i don’t know why but it appears to be perfect to me. the truest hardworking america. god bless you 💙

[@jamesleland4220]

We'd love to have you!

[@sarabeth1018]

I live here. I'd abort mission. 😂

[@admiralsemmes6939]

Italy is a beautiful place. The people are wonderful and ur food and culture are legendary. Why don't u want to stay there?

[@admiralsemmes6939]

@@sarabeth1018 it looks safer than Los Angeles California. Expensive, dangerous and crappy people

[@loganbell322]

its amazing if you live in the country

[@braulio3082]

Bro really sneaked Nebraska in there

[@naniwhat7332]

💀💀💀💀

[@thebaudelairegroup2609]

*Snuck

[@TOXIC_BONES]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 y’all are everywhere

[@wade6663]

I love Nebraska. It’s home and always will be!

[@mzrozzy8115]

Glad to hear that Nebraska will be my next moving place I've lived in California and Arkansas only so moving there is exciting lol my brother has been living there since he was a teen he is now 32 he absolutely loves it.

[@heatherhillman1]

Boring or not, I wouldn't change having grown up in Nebraska for anything. Yes, we had to make our own fun, but in doing so, we bonded with our friends in a way that kids just don't do anymore. I can go to my class reunion and have an awesome time seeing the people I grew up and enjoying our shared experiences. I grew up a farmer's daughter in a small village (that's right, a village) and graduated in a class of 17 in all. If you can't appreciate Nebraska for what it is, you're better off just passing us by. We like us and we don't need negative Nellies coming along.

[@501764727]

My Ex is from Omaha and I've been there a few times along with Lincoln and I gotta say I was a big fan of Lincoln when I was there for the Huskers-Badgers game. Cool, clean college town with little crime, affordable and plenty to do and the Haymarket area was really cool and very nice, friendly, salt of the earth type folk.

[@stalkinghorse883]

You left out that North Platte, NE has the biggest railroad yard in the world! You can see it all from the Golden Spike Tower. OK, that may interest most for part of a day then it is back to boredom.

[@tommyv4980]

I had to google that out of curiosity. A) How the hell do you know about this B) ITS HUGE and IMPRESSIVE

[@acealex6769]

Living here is a different story, most refer to it as crack platte

[@urinesoakedtroglodyte5764]

@@acealex6769 here in grand island our high schools nickname is drive by high

[@austintisabeast]

Going to train there in April as a train crewman for Union Pacific, should be interesting

[@POLITICALHYBRID]

All my family is from Nebraska. Some are still there from the sandhills of Ravenna to Grand Island. It is definitely a different pace of life. Most people are used to it and don't want it to change so that's why they really don't care if people to come to their state. I'm moving to North Platte for 10k and a runza. Nick, you need to get a Corn Head. Actually I do too, mine is looking a little shabby.. In the country everyone waves at each other even if they don't know them. Nebraska is a good place to be from. Thanks for the vid Nick

[@a_human_person7665]

As somebody who has lived in Omaha all of my life, never have I seen ANYONE do drugs. It's a busy city with a bustling crowd; nowhere to really hide while doing drugs. Though, as a Nebraskan, the people here are great. Sweet people, really. The people you meet here are usually kind and honest and generally people with good souls. Some people keep their distance, but those are good people too. When I was a kid, I saw a homeless man by a store. A lady came up to the person and gave them about $50 in cash. Really warmed my heart seeing that. Nebraska may be boring and not for everyone, but people over here care about it if your cat died. (Also when I was younger I saw a guy walking his pet husky and he let me pet her, the husky's name was Rose and she was the sweetest dog in the world.)

[@tylerbarrow7576]

I grew up in Omaha most my life and, sadly, drugs are everywhere...

[@BigStepppa]

@@tylerbarrow7576 yup

[@kayfor2351]

@@tylerbarrow7576 if a person wanna build a mansion in the state of Nebraska , what city to be the destination? With no trouble/problems

[@tylerbarrow7576]

@@kayfor2351 hands down.. the country side of Louisville. Everyone's super nice. And you're not that far away from cities for your goods and getting out. Lincoln is also a very calm nice place(Louisville isn't much of a city)

[@kayfor2351]

@@tylerbarrow7576 what about Omaha?

[@sorry...nowbased]

Lol, this guy is just continually circling my house in Omaha and saying "this is where you don't want to live". Its not too bad, pretty workingclass. It varies a lot from block to block.

[@NickJohnson]

Sorry!

[@sorry...nowbased]

@@NickJohnson no worries, just made me chuckle.

[@heidireinpold4173]

🤣 for real, I went to school in the area and it’s not bad at all. But really, statistically the crime vs population is higher because of the lower population than other big cities.

[@c.d.alexandernoble4380]

I always say Nebraskans are better pound-for-pound and that's why Omaha seems scary because even our undesirables work harder

[@jwswiss8338]

It definitely varies. I live in north Omaha. Born and raised.

[@btetschner]

What a fantastic video! I can confirm that these things are true because I have lived in Nebraska most of my life. There is certainly a need for entertainment, but it is very, very stable here. Thank you so much for the video.

[@vincentbelfire2873]

Having lived in Nebraska for 17 years, I can tell you this guy is about as informed about Nebraska as my dog is about my cat. My wife was born and raised in North Platte,. They have the largest train yard in the world. Bailey Yard

[@flapjack4886]

I live in a small town between Omaha and Lincoln and you nailed it buddy! Now I’m craving Runza. We also have brutal winters and terrible humidity in the summer

[@NickJohnson]

Yay!

[@HAUNTED-DOLL]

Ashland?

[@flapjack4886]

@@HAUNTED-DOLL Wahoo

[@nevermindme8922]

@@flapjack4886 grandma used to have land in a little town called Ithaca. We’d go to wahoo for groceries or to go to a restaurant. Wahoo seems like a nice little town

[@busterblock6295]

blair

[@RobStuart]

yes yes and yes to your intro questions

[@esraathanoon197]

@@playzthepug6288 I love Ne it is amazinggg

[@americanlore1528]

@@playzthepug6288 no rob is correct

[@americanlore1528]

do you live in Nebraska?

[@aliza-is-dumb]

no fr though 💀 once my brother went to a nebraska vs iowa football game and he said that the husker fans started boo-ing the hawkeyes when they walked out onto the field 😭😭

[@David-bb5ho]

This might be my new favorite channel.

[@mismovies09]

I live here in Omaha over 4 years now, from Miami Fla, and I have to admit my love and hate relationship with Nebraska I love the economy, the traffic, the food ,the tranquility but I hate the winter weather and the lack of fun activities here. Honestly I been living with much peace here. I almost manage how to drive in the snow, So I think I will stay for many more years.

[@leonardjoseph6309]

You are right about the weather..I used to live in Omaha too and I really regret moving from Omaha.

[@ryanborghini2975]

Wish to move US oneday but it's hard

[@mzrozzy8115]

Moving my family to Omaha soon we visited my brother this summer and we loved everything about it...this will be my next big move from Arkansas I grew up in California

[@brillancetechnicalwriting9083]

Oh I loved my visit to Arbor Day Farm, Lied Lodge, Brownville, and the Birthplace of Malcolm X (especially the community garden there). The airport in Omaha was the most relaxing experience I ever had in all my years of air travel. I ♥️ Nebraska and can't wait to return!

[@Geminis3505]

Thank you, Nick, for the video. I have been to Omaha before. It is a cool town to live in!!

[@housefires.movement]

I've lived in Omaha/Council Bluffs for 25 years until I moved to California. Lived there for 3 years and moved back to settle in Bellevue and bought a house. Its true when they say you dont know what you've got until ita gone. Cali was over-hyped and too liberal. I missed this area so much and my wife (who is a Cali native) loves it here.

[@ZeroFreak1]

After 26 years of being in CA i moved to Bellevue and I've been here for a couple months. Much more quiet and laid back for sure. But I miss CA a lot sometimes. I hate how liberal it is (and soft on crime it is) but I feel like nothing much happens over here 😅 with concerts coming back I don't see bands stop here unlike CA where there's always stops there. It's so weird to me being in the most landlocked state when I've always been close to the water up until now

[@housefires.movement]

@@ZeroFreak1 its definitely quiet and im hoping the amp up Bellevue a bit more, but surprisingly Omaha sees a lot of action. We just had the College World Series and Olympic swim trials. I know concerts should be back but yea, Cali is a hotspot for all that is entertainment for sure.

[@burtbunns2270]

My God I'm in CA I can't wait to move.... it's like a different country....😬

[@jacob3975]

I’m from Cali and want to get out of here thinking of moving to Nebraska

[@waynekaminski5438]

I was born and grew up in rural Nebraska, got my MS in ChemE at UNL and moved to California (SF/Bay Area). There are two things that mark someone as not cool. 1. Referring to San Francisco as Frisco and 2. Referring to California as Cali. I do not miss the extreme humidity of Nebraska summers (nothing like 100% humidity and 100 deg F heat. Good for growing corn and soybeans). I do not miss the brutal Nebraska winters either. I don't miss the constant prairie winds. Then there is the Nebraska spring full of snow slush and people wearing t-shirts and shorts on a 40 deg F day because that is a heat wave when you suffer through 30 consecutive days of below 0 deg F weather. Nebraska's taxes are NOT GOOD. Omaha property taxes will break the bank. Farm property taxes are also high. The whole state relies far too much on property taxes, and the state legislature is continually trying to "reform" the tax base. Nebraska is one of only six states that have an inheritance tax so don't die in Nebraska if you have a sizable estate. If I miss snow, I can get my fix by going to world-class ski resorts in the Sierras and not freeze. Sure, Nebraska can be low cost, but there is nothing out in the rural areas to do but work. Nebraskans are hard workers, honest to a fault and straight shooters. Nebraska is a good place if you love to hunt and fish. You might be able to buy a large house, but get ready when the first utility bill comes due (running the A/C all the time in those oppressive summers and heating that house in the freezing winters gets EXPENSIVE!). My latest gas/electric bill was ~ $232, and I live in a hotter inland section of the Bay Area. Much of the NE rural areas are being depopulated. My high school graduation class numbered 78 back in 1974 (and not counting the girls getting pregnant and dropping out). The same school's 2021 senior class numbered 22 (and one of the largest in recent years). Surrounding smaller school districts averaged 8-10 graduates. Bill Gates is a Corporate Farm Owner, the Nebraska family farm is fast fading. You do have to hustle in the Bay Area, but there are good paying jobs and you can staycation at everyone else's world-class vacation destination. With the proper skill sets, one can make $250-300,000/year in combined salary and benefits.

[@KJsiete]

One big stop in the panhandle is Lake McConaughy, tons of summer fun

[@meluk6991]

Oh man, love that place. Even when I moved to Denver, I'd still go in the summer.

[@christophercluck4375]

Good ol' lake Mac!!!

[@Takatukata]

I hope you cover every U.S. state with this energy! Greetings from germany!

[@angelofthedead5589]

As someone from Nebraska, the slogan’s not wrong. It’s truly not for everyone... but I actually love it here. It’s also surprising when I tell people that... just because I’m a college student and most people my age are off to California and Florida. I love the small town vibes where I can know every corner and in places like Omaha there’s seemingly always something going on! It’s also beautiful here, I personally think we have some of the best sunsets in the country. And some of my best memories come from BBQ’s in the country with friends and family. Oh! Almost forgot, GO HUSKERS!

[@NickJohnson]

Gooooo

[@jimc4839]

The small town vibes are special. Agreed. Something about them takes me back. I was waiting for a tire repair in valentine. Another guy came in to drop his car off then said he needed to go to the store later. The guy behind the counter handed him the keys to a company pickup truck and said go ahead take the truck, its going to be a couple hours. I don't tell it very well but the whole scene reminded me of a scene right out of an Andy Griffith episode.

[@waterloo1405]

I totally agree; "It's not for everyone," and I would bet most Nebraskans enjoy that. I like it here, but I also like high heat and humidity in the summers and really cold winters.

[@soundhealingsubliminals943]

I remember reading somewhere we were rated #1 for watching sunsets! 🥰💛

[@dundundun5866]

@@NickJohnson Biiiiggggg Red. GBR

[@donnalong9633]

This is the best place I have lived. The people here are the most kindest people I have ever met. They are always there for you. We have beautiful lakes and rivers very clean.

[@No1reallydies]

In Warren buffets book he talks about how he took 167k of his savings with a wife and moved to Omaha , $150 a month payment on his home and from there he started saving big money and built his empire Berkshire

[@agirlwhoeatscarrots2211]

lol ya i wonder why of all places he picked nebraska

[@thomassmith9433]

@@agirlwhoeatscarrots2211 Buffet was born in Omaha

[@MrChilili]

As a Nebraskan, I was shock by what you said. Idk where your from, but you called North Platte a TOWN!?!? A city for us is 30,000+ people, making Grand Island pretty big. Also for me, 1 hour is a pretty average drive. And fun fact: the Omaha zoo is ranked #1! Yay!

[@oscarperez9783]

what do you do for fun in Nebraska

[@AJ42K]

@Bunnyloverme02 any city less than 100,000 people is a town. St. Joseph, MO has 80,000 people and even that city is a town. St. Jo. Mo. Is the final big town/city before you get to Kansas City on I-29 South.

[@imnotoktomplins]

As a member of nebraska I do not recognize North Platte as a town

[@jojothermidor]

​@@oscarperez9783Uh...we um...we... Hmm...

[@motherofbeagles8532]

@@AJ42KI disagree, there is such thing as small and large cities and then metro areas

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

Thank You Very Much For Sharing Nick.. Have A Nice day..

[@melioristicone333]

I'm 43, I've lived in Lincoln Nebraska all my life. I'm out before winter hits this year.... Looking for some palm trees 😉

[@oe542]

Your backhanded compliments crack me up non-stop! Every time you make a video I find myself wanting to move to that state but also to be expect very little.

[@Nebraska_Phillip]

As a Omaha, NE native and currently living in Lincoln. Lincoln has its share of crime lately as well, but in north Omaha if you mind your business you don’t really have to worry about violent crimes happening to you.

[@midnightmook948]

yeah, North and South O aren't actually all that bad. If you don't provoke the people living there they will leave you alone 99% of the time. I can confirm this as a South O resident.

[@nickhinman6429]

The forest that was mentioned is actually down in the sand hills. I am from western Nebraska. This is my home and I am proud to be here. Lived other places but can't stand all the people in cities.

[@loganbell322]

Amen

[@Canandice1985]

Agreed. I love the panhandle. Born and raised and I don’t plan on going anywhere!

[@midwesterner7676]

Yeah well we dont like you either bruh

[@nickhinman6429]

@@midwesterner7676 ok HAHA Let me clarify before someone gets butt hurt. I don't like crowds

[@waterloo1405]

Halsey, correct? I always thought that was the largest hand planted forest in the US (maybe world).

[@reedwagner7668]

I think the most overlooked thing is that most of the larger town are only an hour away. North Platte, to Kearney, Grand Island, through to Lincoln and Omaha. People travel on I-80 all the time. People don't stay in one town, they travel a lot to go do stuff. If your smart and safe, you can go anywhere in Nebraska. Day or night.

[@b-man1232]

I feel like you're TOTALLY disrespecting my state! Here's the deal; I've lived around this country. Big cities and now a small town in Nebraska. I wouldn't change it for ANYTHING!!! Very little crime, affordable housing, EXCELLENT school systems, diverse landscape, excellent hunting and fishing, excellent place to raise a family, incredibly nice and caring people, etc., etc. You're exactly right, IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE.....Let's keep it that way!!!!

[@jmzsil]

"Excellent school system, "? Not OPS I graduated from there system it sucks.

[@b-man1232]

@@jmzsil - I agree...BUT, as an entire state, our Public School's are damn good compared to other states!!!

[@beastbee0118]

@@chevysilver-ray-dough6328 311

[@b-man1232]

@M&M's Ice Cream - where I'm from, it's been SEVERAL years since we've had one. It's not just the Mid-West, tornadoes are nation wide.

[@iliashcherbakov5717]

Yay! Finally a video about Nebraska!

[@NickJohnson]

Finally!!

[@sd90mac61]

Oh WHOOPTY DOOOO 👎👎😟😞😩😫👎

[@huskergirl5913]

🎈GO BIG RED!!!! 🎈HUSKER POWER! 🎈🤣 This is so funny! Quite accurate too! There's No Place Like Nebraska!

[@oldfriend327]

I was born and have lived in Los Angeles California all 48 years of my life. With God as witness I can tell you every single thing presented here screams at me "move here." How though, I think. Those plains that go one forever looks so euphoric to me.

[@teubks]

Your money will go 4-5 times further here. You could choose a quite nice house in even the bigger two cities for 350k

[@MrAnonymous1515]

I've lived in Nebraska most of my life. I spent time in Arizona, Georgia, and some time in California. I moved back here to raise my family. I own a home mortgage, a new car, and care for my wife and kids financially with one income. My home is 5 times cheaper than it would be in most of California. Sure it's "boring" for "teenagers". No mountains, no oceans, no where great to hike. But I already do not like the growth I've seen here in the last decade, Omaha. I left Arizona because of the amount of people and the tempatures. The Midwestern vibes of friendly people was great. But now all these folks are coming from big cities and bringing their negative attitudes, their horrible driving skill, and their politics. They are mucking up the place. It's not for everyone is a great motto. Stay away if you have shitty poltical ideas, shitty dispositions, and shitty big city driving. If you want to come here and enjoy the great things we have to offer, like a good family life and low homicide rates compared to leftist hellholes, just respect that it's great here because of our culture, don't bring your shitty big city culture that you ran from.

[@jossetteking4967]

Amen

[@loganbell322]

And the samll towns are just the same low crime.

[@sethsteria7320]

Dont forget that the Niabrara River is rated one of the top 10 for canoeing. I have floated it personally and its really great!

[@653j521]

Rusty Shakleford And you are accusing others of a negative attitude!

[@MrAnonymous1515]

@@653j521 Yes, I am. Because these new comers are ruining the city I grew up in.

[@jonasabry9099]

Omaha, Lincoln and tons of corn fields. That was my experience with Nebraska.

[@dustinminor6479]

Nothing special, I live in Omaha and I never recommend people come here.

[@jonasabry9099]

@@dustinminor6479 They used to have quite the music scene in the 2000's.

[@christopherely4364]

I try to visit Omaha and Lincoln only when necessary. Prefer the rest of the state.

[@animeproblem1070]

@@dustinminor6479 honestly omaha isn’t that bad i kinda miss it well except north omaha like if north omaha was surgically removed from omaha it would be an exponentially better city

[@Craftyone-nh1yu]

Lincoln ain't bad Omaha can be bad sometimes but their are tons of fun stuff about Lincoln lol

[@brightpage1020]

Love Unboxing Nebraska! Thank you! The song is the best part at the end!

[@matthewmajestic1013]

Excellent video on the Cornhusker state Mr.Johnson!, love to Nebraskans from a Virginian:)

[@nochepatada]

Great Ethiopian food and sushi. Pizza is top notch. Fresh produce everywhere. Plenty of places to shop. Terrific music and arts scene. Lots of great parks within walking distance. Lots of great trails and camping in the national parks and reserves.

[@nochepatada]

@@fenixrising1972 I know. The person who made this video of how great Nebraska is made a video trashing my hometown

[@AvioftheSand]

"Nebraska... Honestly, it's not for everyone" may be absolutely brilliant. Think about it. So many people don't want others to California their Texas or New York their Florida or whatever. This is a great way to say keep out. Texas and other red states should have thought of this sooner.

[@dundundun5866]

That is exactly what I was thinking too. It really is true, Nebraska is NOT for everyone! Down to earth people who love to BS. Of course there are exceptions, just like every state. It may be boring but it is safe, I would take that all day over a lot of places.

[@god5535]

California their Texas huh? smh...

[@lowkey9377]

@@dundundun5866 nebraska is pretty much just american canada

[@kocoaberry7041]

Good thing is you can say keep out all you want but as an American citizen we can move anywhere we can afford.

[@brittanyakellymartinez7121]

@@kocoaberry7041 I design business logo,album cover,cover art,business cards,labels,flyer,portrait work,cartoon work or cartoon videos...I offer good rates and fast services

[@rosstravels.official]

This is honestly pretty accurate!! I'm a Nebraska native myself and you're pretty dead on. I know that Chadron is pronounced "Shadron" but other than that, pretty dead on. I eat corn with pretty much anything and also love RUNZA!! They even sell out of Runzas at Cornhuskers games! We of course love our Husker sports overall but to me, Football and Volleyball are the biggest Husker sports, but we take every Husker sports seriously haha. It's a pretty friendly state though! Even being african american and born here, it's a great state to meet folks and have friends for sure! Although I don't live here anymore, I always come visit and get my Husker games in and catch up with the folks! Haha😁🌽

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Isaiah! It's a great state!

[@dundundun5866]

@@jordanminson5751 chill bro

[@roadtoad7704]

One thing can be said about many small Midwestern towns: You drive by a Rural King or Farm and Fleet and they don't have a fence around their stuff that's sitting in the parking lot 😳. Also, the 4 block long "downtown" area has active storefronts with huge unbroken glass panes still intacted.

[@kylechesterman630]

I lived in Nebraska nearly thirty years (near McCook, then in Hastings, then Omaha), and I have to say: I learned a few things and, overall, you did an excellent job with this! Thanks for the fun watch!!

[@NickJohnson]

Ok! You should sub Kyle

[@maxmoon2254]

Whether Small town or big city, life is what YOU make it. It has nothing to do with population or tall buildings. Nebraska has 80,000 miles of rivers. Hiking, hunting, riding, fishing,boating, camping, good water, fresh air and lots of horizon. A sportsman’s and outdoorsman paradise city boy.

[@russell1821]

Love me some Nebraska - thank you farmers and ranchers!!))

[@Victory1981]

I drove across Nebraska. I liked it. It’s an underrated state as far as VISITING. I went to the Lewis & Clark Center in Nebraska City. Also, I hiked to the summit of Scottsbluff and went to Chimney Rock on a road trip a couple years ago. I stayed in Sydney in the panhandle. On the way back, I went by Omaha, but I was across the river in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

[@zeecet2457]

After all the States are Done, Its Probably Gonna be a More In Depth Unboxing of Cities

[@zeecet2457]

@@WhiteWizard44 😆lol

[@LeveyHere]

Hopefully

[@humanwolf1984]

Hi Nick I hope you & Mappy is Doing Well this week. 😇

[@jonasabry9099]

Can't wait till you unbox Utah.

[@brianmatthews4149]

Donny and Marie are protesting nick.

[@jonasabry9099]

@@brianmatthews4149 I might be moving to Ogden and that's where Donny and Marie are from. Speak of the Devil.

[@joebaker3822]

I'm from Nebraska, you're hilarious!

[@isuckatlife27]

the costumes are always on point😂😂 I love it

[@JohnDaker_singer]

I drove through Nebraska once. It’s the closest time I’ve ever had to falling asleep at the wheel. I couldn’t even get a radio station for half the goddam state. I didn’t see a tree or even a hill. It was endless farmland and perfectly straight road. It was the late 80’s, I was a 20 year old stud with high hopes and an attitude of rainbows and waterfalls that only the young have the naivety to possess. I think everyone should drive across the country at some point.

[@NickJohnson]

What were you searching for?

[@tbagger5211]

@@NickJohnson children of the corn most likely

[@carlin6243]

@@tbagger5211 😂

[@brianmatthews4149]

Sounds like texas.

[@earlystrings1]

Coloradoan here who drives through NE every so often: If you were on the i80 corridor, that is unquestionably the flattest, dullest, most unrelievedly boring part of the state. If you turn north off of i80 into the Sand Hills, it gets a lot prettier.

[@corinneripenburg7574]

I live in Nebraska, you do forget it's a good place for hunting and fishing. We don't have huge lakes but it's a fun pastime sitting by the lake catching fish and grilling with family and friends. 😃

[@marshallbrannon8855]

I just moved to North Platte Nebraska 3 weeks ago and it is awesome.

[@samkangal8428]

I'm German, but i wouldn't have a problem to live in Nebraska.I'm never bored.I think it's awesome if ya don't need the entertainment from outside.

[@sd90mac61]

Where were from????? Did you move in to get on the UP RR???

[@marshallbrannon8855]

@@sd90mac61 I work on the Bailey yard but not for U.P.

[@reedwagner7668]

Wait till you get laid off and are stuck there... That's the true NP story. We thrive in our suffering, we're Nebraskans

[@marshallbrannon8855]

@@reedwagner7668 I can think of alot worse places to get stuck.

[@urstrulybella]

im from NYC considering to move to Nebraska within a year or two. Really liked this video. Cant wait to move.

[@NickJohnson]

Cool it's a great state!!

[@paulamazingpig3153]

I live in NE. I once sat in on my son's kindergarten class and the teacher ask the kids where they lived on the map. She then said we live in the middle where the left and right side of the country think they are better then us. lol 😆 I got to say I totally agree. It's sad how much mockery our state gets. Honestly, we make your food man! And its not easy. There are plenty of people here who are educated, have happy families and good values. Do you have what it takes to live in Nebraska?

[@asmfmjb]

My wife and I are from Nebraska and I always love it when we're out of state and people ask where we're from. I tell them and they laugh and say Nebraska, what's in Nebraska? That's when I get to tell them cattle, four times as many cattle as people and that's just how we like it!!!

[@Hunterkiller3935]

I live in the upper east part of Nebraska, were "No one lives". Sounds about right my home town has a population of 600 and I like it that way, its cheap, everyone is super nice, and a great place to drink 😂.

[@meluk6991]

Don't say Pender or Wakefield... Wayne or Norfolk.

[@ernestjohnson1807]

Until its time for a wife. You have about 2 choices. I recruited for the army in Norfolk. Id say 99% of the population are coward.

[@meluk6991]

@@ernestjohnson1807 why you say that? Cuz they don't wanna join the armed forces?

[@ernestjohnson1807]

@@meluk6991 all of the above.

[@ernestjohnson1807]

@@meluk6991 no because they don't look you in the eye when talking.

[@ryder5465]

I love these unboxing videos.

[@jonasabry9099]

Me too.

[@bresams2917]

Me too he's awesome❤ A travel ride right from your screen😁

[@tarojismith9770]

@@bresams2917 so beautiful

[@marksauck8481]

I saw their zoo in Omaha and was very impressed. There's probably more to see there. Just don't travel in that area much.

[@tylerbarrow7576]

Number two zoo in the world

[@cru3185]

Did Bro really try to sneak on Nebraska 💀

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

As a German myself, I'd move to North Platte, simply because "Platte" is a German word. Also, in general Nebraska has to be one of the least talked about states in the US here in Germany, which makes it even more interesting for me. To add to that, the lesser people there are in this crazy world we live in today, the better. I'd love to visit someday :-)

[@dggustafson02]

It's a great place with old school values. I live in a very small town with 60ish people and not as much poverty and drugs as stated in the video.👍👍👍

[@aaa111ddd111]

The first Europeans to see the Platte were French explorers and fur trappers about 1714; they first called it the Nebraskier (Nebraska), a transliteration of the name given by the Otoe people, meaning "flat water". This expression is very close to the French words "rivière plate" ("flat river"), the probable origin of the name Platte River.

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

@@aaa111ddd111 Well, there goes my plan to visit Platte. 😂

[@nicsdger1542]

I was as a swiss guy in North Platte in 2019! Definetly love the open space and the people are so friendly. They are quite suprised when a european visits Nebraska which leads to intresting conversations as most of them where germans genrations ago. :)

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

@@nicsdger1542 The connection through ancestory is another point! Though that one could also apply to a bunch of other parts of the US 😀I would love to have a cultural exchange with some people from the more rural parts that, like you said, don't get much (if at all) into contact with Europeans 🙂

[@jonasabry9099]

Mappy looks great with the hat.

[@amandakole5808]

Live in Lincoln for 30+ yrs when I came for college. Great place to raise a family. Not sure how I feel about the video though.....would like to see how you bash the other states.

[@NickJohnson]

i was pretty even on this - they all get it in some way or another amanda.

[@Aquahoma]

I was born and raised in Nebraska. Moved to Texas 30 years ago. Every summer I go home for 3 months. I miss Nebraska but I don’t miss the SNOW

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

So glad this episode finally happened. Grew up in west Omaha til I was 9 before my family moved to San Diego.

[@Bubbaboobear06_Roblox]

The one thing I hate about living in Nebraska is the weather. It 60 degrees and then the next day it’s snowing. Weird.

[@anoon-]

I knew people would start to mention how bro tried to sneak in Nebraska

[@dustincallins4711]

Living in Nebraska is very nebraskiating. It really nebraskiates the soul. Blows my nebraskian mind. And I live in Florida

[@CornHuskerFoevr]

I live in Nebraska. I grew up in Texas. I will never leave Nebraska I love it here!!! Lincoln is a great city! I’ve lived here for 11 years. I love small towns in Nebraska. Norfolk is an awesome town, north platte is also a great town. There are a lot of great small towns all over Nebraska.

[@C-TOS]

Save for the crappy weather, I would venture to live in the heartland states, beautiful state and national parks, not too crowded, everyone busy doing their day to day instead of beating everyone else over the heads on doing what they want.

[@Bubba_Games373]

Don't move here, it sucks.

[@JasminelovesIndycar]

I look forward to Tuesdays simply for these unboxing videos. :)

[@NickJohnson]

Aww ❤️❤️❤️

[@BatDevice67]

I had a couple of layovers in Omaha during cross country trips from the Bay Area to Chicago in the 80s. One was at dinner time and we went to a place called the Olympic Steakhouse, if I remember right. The other was in the middle of the night, and nothing was open. But wandering around downtown alone felt safe.

[@ixiahj]

I don't get this "make your own fun" thing. I'm old. When I was growing up, cable tv wasn't even a thing yet. We rode bikes, we played guitars with friends, we had famicom at home. Kids just stare at their phones now.

[@oliverallen5324]

We’ll said.

[@agirlwhoeatscarrots2211]

im young and no we dont sure sometimes we do but we go outside too me and my friends ride bikes all the time

[@thegoodlydragon7452]

Bikes and guitars are expensive though if you're poor. So are videogames.

[@psychoticbastard6271]

I'm 22 and loved making my fun when I was a kid

[@froskura5190]

Right? I live in a town of 200 and hearing this guy say OMAHA is boring? No, bud, I think you might just be boring 😬

[@silver8o077]

As a Nebraska the only thing that offended me was the candy corn remark 😂😂🤢

[@Joshua-wd2jg]

yah I know very few people here who actually eat that garbage

[@silver8o077]

@@Joshua-wd2jg for real lmao tastes like a hand full of sugar and food coloring 😂

[@damienwhited87]

I used to eat candy corn a lot more often. But not that much in recent years. Got tired of the taste or lack thereof. 😅😅

[@653j521]

If a person is interested in paleontology and geology, Nebraska is an exciting place. The museum in Lincoln is great, Ashfall is definitely a wake up call of what could happen again, the road workers have to report the finds they stumble across so it can be investigated, the sandhills with their sandhill cranes migration are amazing for those with eyes to see, the Ogallala Aquifer under most of Nebraska, and western Nebraska has its own secrets including the Agate Fossil Beds. If you are into learning about what existed before you happened along, Nebraska can be for you. Even the capitol has a history of Nebraska in a circle on the floor that includes long ago creatures, no doubt rendered correctly with the museum to advise them. I never used to think of dinosaurs being dug up in the same area as early mammals that went extinct but Nebraska is rich in both, as are the neighboring states, but Nebraska has really gone into finding out about itself. (I also recommend the Mammoth Site near Rapid City, SD, and the museum at the School of Mines in Rapid City.) I'd call that the thinking person's Great Plains, for those who aren't just concerned about the here and now. I hope future videos have other information than stats from a list. I like when you ask a resident. Maybe choose residents who aren't so much like you? And you are putting in a few cultural aspects, which helps differentiate states so your videos aren't so similar. But how about letting your research lead you to find out more? I mean, come on, according to stats, states in a region seem pretty much the same. KS, NE, SD, ND...not much different, you know? Where to move? Where to visit? :)

[@NickJohnson]

then you make a video. oh wait you're not me.

[@maverick28110]

I was watching a video about the SR-71 stealth aircraft, one of its pilot witnessed in these words : "We did Nebraska in 5 min. I think thats the best way to do Nebraska" and as I am from France and had not a single clue what life was like in Nebraska I looked for a video about it and I had a good laugh here, thank you for this unboxing, very good Toto cover btw 😆👍

[@justinmiller1118]

Nebraska, especially Omaha, is super dope. Kinda like PDX pre-gentrification

[@jessicafallen9455]

Loving the videos

[@samkangal8428]

I'm German, but i wouldn't mind to live there.I never get bored.I think it's o.k if ya don't need to much entertainment from the outside.

[@NickJohnson]

I agree!

[@crystalhintz1693]

In my small town is where most of the Nebraska movie was Shotted at.

[@samkangal8428]

@@crystalhintz1693 Looks good.

[@samkangal8428]

@@RealDeanWinchester No thanks ,i don't need it in this case .I have a lonley Cottage in a rural area , and i'm not intressted in the trash the people in that village talk .But you're rigth ,if ya have a new car they think ya robbed bank ,3 beers at a fair makes ya an alcoholic and so on .Horrible. Many humans are like that , they've got nothing bedder to do ,thats all .

[@samkangal8428]

@@RealDeanWinchester oh , and on top everybody here is a leftie and a vegetarian ,it's very hip here .

[@crazyredhare]

Born in '62. I was about five years old when I found out not every family had a tractor. I miss the two lane gravel roads we used to have south of Omaha. Cornhusker Road and Hiway 370 are now four lane Hiways.

[@heidireinpold4173]

🤣🤣 this is too accurate. I grew up in Scottsbluff, and live in eastern Nebraska now. I appreciate what you have done here

[@NickJohnson]

Heidi I did a good video that's what I done ☀️

[@glenncraigmeyer07]

I work at the Walt Disney company and I can confirm that there are indeed plans to build a potential Disney park in the Omaha area

[@glenncraigmeyer07]

@Edgar Miller Anaheim and Orlando only have around 300,000 people

[@lagopacifico5275]

@@glenncraigmeyer07 Yeah, but Anaheim is in Greater Los Angeles which is a gargantuan metro area. Likewise, the Orlando area has a population of 4 million so it’s not exactly small.

[@glenncraigmeyer07]

@@lagopacifico5275 Omaha’s metro has over 1 million people

[@ShellymanStudios]

Oh, you for real? 😮 That's interesting to hear. It sounds cool, but why Omaha out of all places?

[@lagopacifico5275]

@@glenncraigmeyer07 That’s decent but not very large. I hope you guys get it though. It would make Nebraska’s tourism sector boom overnight.

[@PNWOUTDOORS7923]

As a North Dakotan I have been to Nebraska because my grandma lives in Sidney it’s pretty fun but flat and a lot of corn fields I was very happy to be back home in North Dakota

[@apexkiller66-94]

You know North Dakota is the 5th flattest state Nebraska is number 17.

[@PNWOUTDOORS7923]

I was just describing what Nebraska was like

[@devintaylor8702]

Your videos are the best I enjoy all of them I like Nebraska it's cool 😃👍

[@donnayoung7937]

Thanks for this video

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Donna

[@aviewer9668]

Unbox Missouri next Nick! Great video

[@Thebusysuperhuman]

Another great video with great footage and info. Cant decide which states to visit all look interesting. Love it that you are now at 316k subs! Rooting for you to get to 1M bro.

[@NickJohnson]

One day :) tell your friends

[@brownwhale5518]

Chalco is not a suburb. Millard is more of a ‘suburb’. Ralston is also a city of its own. Google and Facebook moved into the Papillion/LaVista area in the last few years, which just south of Omaha proper.

[@burtbunns2270]

I love those sleepy old towns . You can keep the big city life...👀