Unboxing South Dakota: What It's Like Living In South Dakota

[@NickJohnson]

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

[@funoh1]

The types of states are becoming more and more appealing, with how crazy cities have become. 'Boring' has become code for 'safe' and 'drama free'.

[@nichole2106]

Best comment ever.

[@dwaynejones1555]

Fun IKR I love it.

[@dwaynejones1555]

@@Testingthisname Yip

[@Trainmaxxer_Prime]

@@Testingthisname As a soon to be ex-Californian, I would be the right type to move there. I'm FED UP w/all the damn hippies! I was gonna move to Oregon, but the hippies beat me up there, and now they've F'd it up too!

[@jondough3339]

Everyone is running from the left wing socialist authoritarians. By doing so, they’re only buying time. These leftists have to be fought, not ran from, otherwise their policies will spread to every corner of the United States

[@larryhamlett6554]

I visited South Dakota October 2021 went to Hill city (3 days) loved the area, mt. Rushmore mtging people in town great. Also spent time in hot springs S. D. I fell in love and seriously thinking about moving there. BTW , I'm a black man 71 yrs old in good health and believe in treating all people like I want to be treated. Peace 🥂✌

[@JackiBigger]

We have people of all races and backgrounds here!

[@jgionti3]

I sincerely hope you do move there my friend. The state is very friendly and would welcome you with open arms. Who knows, maybe we could be neighbors one day

[@marksauck3399]

Every motorcycle enthusiasts know where South Dakota is and the Black Hills draws them to Sturgis. That’s the most beautiful part of the state, by far. That doesn’t mean the rest of the state isn’t pretty, it is.

[@joeli2119]

I love how you interview an actual person from SD

[@maggieblack3106]

@@marcoparada6652 Why piss poor? They're just random average people from SD.

[@lorirobertson643]

'I'm On Meth' has GOT to be one of the craziest ad campaigns EVER!! 😳🤣

[@miked7212]

Lol

[@dillonthatch4624]

Lol

[@lorirobertson643]

@@gadfanad Cuddos for trying - no doubt! I wonder how long the campaign ran.... & if anyone was silly enough to try it. Surely not!

[@chrisf8855]

The "I Love Crack" campaign is way better.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

It was METH we're on it!

[@miekebazen747]

As a newer South Dakotan...5.7 years.. it's a great place to live... small towns.. it's like camping 24/7. We do work hard. There is poverty. There are lovely people people here.. kind, helpful. I love the beat up pickups... the new cars are in the garage... the gravel road are awful on vehicles. And yes, our cars are running.. lol. Proud to be East River!!

[@shellybennett8194]

My husband and I were in South Dakota last week for a few days. We stayed in Deadwood and explored Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Spearfish Canyon and the Black hills in general. We loved it!

[@learnallican3627]

Are you on meth? lol 11:33

[@jgionti3]

I’ve been to 49 of the 50 states and SD is near the very top of my list. I just one day I’m lucky enough to live there. Such a stunning state

[@ciimoon5661]

I love South Dakota. The black hills area is so gorgeous to me. My favorite town to visit was Custer. Also really liked Spearfish and Deadwood. I really enjoyed Crazy Horse memorial. I skipped Rushmore altogether. I could totally live out there. The land alone is special.

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

Get Nick to 1 mil subscribers people. This is some of the best stuff on you tube that actually requires work and talent to make. Really enjoying these.

[@patrickhale2087]

I started visiting South Dakota in 2021 because I loved how they handled Covid. I fell in love with Spearfish and visit every summer now. The place was beautiful and the people were kind. I hope South Dakota will need electricians in 7 years because I am moving there from Denver when I finish raising my daughter.

[@DeltaLou]

I wish I could have a DVD box set of all these unboxing series states. FREAKING GOLD, SON!

[@NickJohnson]

Just watch them all in a playlist?

[@weaponizedmemes3461]

Having grown up outside Portland, OR and now having started a family, SD is looking real good nowadays.

[@oldtimeway1]

You'll die of heat in summer, freeze in winter and once you're here you'll be too poor to ever get away like the rest of us.

[@333-k3x]

I moved to Rapid City a few months ago from Atlanta and I absolutely love it out here. Beautiful scenery and everyone is nice. I love the outdoors so there is plenty areas for me to explore and things to do. Love your videos man! Keep them coming.

[@pete1853]

Good luck with winter!

[@333-k3x]

@@pete1853 Rapid city is in what is known as a banana belt. The winters aren’t as harsh as surrounding areas. Don’t get me wrong, it still gets cold. I spent 2 years in Canada so I can handle it.

[@333-k3x]

@Gabriel M I lived in Atlanta for many years and it was time for a change. I love the wide open skies and the geographical diversity out here compared to Georgia.

[@333-k3x]

@Gabriel M All good! Sometimes you don’t know how to interpret text. I agree, it’s getting rough there.

[@333-k3x]

@Richardo Franzie If you like hiking and are interested I started my own little channel doing hikes up here. The videos will show some of the great landscape up here. The people have a genuine friendliness. Not forced or fake at all. I definitely made a great choice.

[@BrandonHanson]

When talking about Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt was the one to have the National Park founded just like the other ones. So he deserves the credit.

[@agcala9619]

I had no idea South Dakota was soooo beautiful and so much to do there-at least West Dakota. Amazing video. Eva

[@NickJohnson]

It really is Eva ❤️

[@stefiesurfer72]

I relocated from Santa Barbara/Ventura to Sioux Falls. I freakin LOVE South Dakota!! I love the people, the sense of community, virtually NO traffic, the politics, the tax structure, etc etc etc. As a outdoor adventurist, SD offers so much (except for the ocean, of course). I’ll miss surfing daily, but I can always visit my home state of California when I need that fix. Are the winters brutal? Can be. Are the summers hot and humid? Can be. But again, I’ve been loving this state and especially Sioux Falls. Absolutely zero complaints from me ❤️🥰

[@NickJohnson]

Stefanie sounds like you're in your perfect spot! Good! People search for that forever!

[@stefiesurfer72]

@@NickJohnson thank you! I’m a “glass half full” girl-always the eternal optimist. I believe I can “fit in” anywhere. I’ve lived in several states during my lifetime and I have to say, South Dakota ranks number one across the board for me (don’t tell my Native California fam that, tho!!) 😂😂

[@stefiesurfer72]

@Joshua Barton hello and welcome to the state! To answer your question: I am not single. Married for almost 14 yrs

[@dutchhoffman5685]

I’m on the fence about leaving California, the politics suck here but the health and bodybuilding scene is hard to leave behind. I just wonder if other states are on a similar program when it comes to that

[@stefiesurfer72]

@@dutchhoffman5685 it is what YOU make of it. Plenty of folks here care about their health and fitness. There is a BB community here, and plenty of them compete in IFBB events

[@lyleberzin2577]

Rapid City continues to call me. "move here! you and your dog will love it! come play around in the black hills!"

[@lilredexptsc]

My Dad and I went through South Dakota in the mid 90’s coming home from a trip to Colorado. It was a beautiful state to see. We stopped in Mt. Rushmore but we literally stood there for about a minute, took some pics, turned around and left. The Badlands on the other hand, were awesome! We had a great time driving around through there and seeing the wildlife. One of my favorite funny memories of it was stopping in an XKOA campground in Rapid City and I was this shy, quiet, awkward, kid and a couple of different girls had came up to me and started talking to me but I was so shy and afraid to talk to girls so it was short lived. Still a good time, nonetheless. Would love to go back sometime.

[@_ded.8854]

I live in South Dakota, and I go to those places all the time

[@truebetold65]

Everyone in America should visit Mount Rushmore and the beautiful state of South Dakota. at least once🇺🇸👍.

[@zachpike1773]

Coming this summer!

[@mackdaddy1891]

WTF WAS THAT

[@austinbevis4266]

Are the people on the west side uninviting to tourists and newcomers?

[@truebetold65]

@@austinbevis4266 I was a tourist and yes I would go back, especially to see the black hills, it's Australia, in America.🇺🇸👍

[@josia.h9885]

Going to Rushmore this weekend.

[@georgetown8986]

Nick does a great job with these unboxing videos. He does a lot of research. Well done.

[@mesomeone8684]

Lived here for 20years. Definitely a peaceful place and a great state to raise a family or retire. I love my state.

[@kapriseedwards9687]

Thats all I needed to hear

[@shakeriad]

Thank you so much for your comment. I'll be there soon.

[@andyvaldez2830]

Sounds like a nice place. Considering moving there next year. What area do you live in?

[@toddweller]

We've visited on vacation a few times and we love it too! I would love to live in the Black Hills area someday. However, Sioux Falls is a great place too!

[@dwaynejones1555]

Mo nice

[@Tonymanero1960]

Elvis Presley was the1'st performer to play at the Mt Rushmore Arena which is in downtown Rapid City. Part of the footage shot there was included in the 1977 CBS televised concert,..which was aired only a few months after he died.

[@carly829]

Hi Nick! I've lived in South Dakota for 36 years and counting! Great job, my friend! I lived in Rapid for 16 yrs and the rest here in the Corn Palace "city". Lol! Awesome vid. Thank you!

[@jrod264winmag]

Good ol Mitchell

[@jordans7028]

South Dakota truly is an amazing place, and it was an amazing opportunity to be interviewed by you Nick!

[@NickJohnson]

Jordan!!! Keep in touch!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jordans7028]

@@NickJohnson Thanks!! I'll try to keep in touch :D

[@marcbayarea1980]

South Dakota is beautiful.❤️ I drive through there a lot when going to Minnesota, and sometimes stay a few days.

[@Dangic23]

Been to the Mount Rushmore, Keystone, Deadwood area a couple of times. Nice touristy areas. Very pleasant.

[@Dangic23]

Yes. Deadwood is a themed town. Looks Western/mining. Tourist trap....but fun. We stayed at the Lodge at Deadwood.....really nice hotel.

[@Dangic23]

@Newton Geiszler No

[@Dangic23]

@Newton Geiszler It was before covid. Lol And surprisingly, I will be moving there soon. Got a job offer at Ellsworth AFB I'm considering.

[@jorgen1990]

Yeah, I know you have a crush on their Governor… but hey! You’re done unboxing my favorite four: WY-MT-ND-SD! Much appreciated!

[@SamTheMountainBikeBeast]

A lot of people like her

[@SamTheMountainBikeBeast]

I kinda do too

[@johnsteele1667]

The best four in the country

[@amadeo2032]

Not the only one lol

[@champanzee6486]

The best states in this country! SD with the hottest governor

[@arturoharvey9733]

The Mars add sold me. There’s breathable air AND natural bodies of water!? Sign me up!

[@cmorris95]

Thanks for unboxing South Dakota. We’ve been thinking of moving there and this gave us some good info.

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Connie email me if you need help finding a home!

[@marksauck8481]

Sioux Falls is the fastest growing town in the area. It's very diverse in nationalities. Even it's suburbs are growing faster then other towns. As long as it stays small here it's a lot better then Chicago where I came from.

[@marksauck8481]

By the way. The far east side is the most attractive. It's hilly with lots of trees and nature preserves with creeks and the River. The Big Sioux. The best houses I think are on the east side where a lot are being built. The city has four public high schools, all named by the four presidents on Mount Rushmore, which is neat.

[@Czechbound]

As a European travelling around America, I really like West South Dakota. Lots to see and do. Very friendly people. Spearfish was one of the nicest places to tour around. Mount Rushmore is very impressive when you're actually there. Chief Sitting Bull even more so. I nearly got bitten by a rattle snack in The Badlands, so I would wear cowboy boots ( it was in grass just beside a well walked trail )

[@honeybfly2010]

That ad…”why die on Mars when you can live in South Dakota?” Lol 😂 😂 Omg your interview with Jared! “What do your people eat?” “Have you ever driven a tractor or know anybody that has?” “Do you hate North Dakota or wish them any ill will?” 😂 😂

[@NickJohnson]

Just general questions right Tanya? I mean we gotta know the truth. ❤️😘

[@rnsteve2265]

@@NickJohnson You're hilarious Nick.

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

Indeed 😃😃😃

[@lisanoetzelmann2763]

@@NickJohnson lol, I've never driven a tractor but know people who have. We eat a lot of steak and Indian tacos. We don't hate North Dakota but we feel like there's not much there and it might as well be Canada, except that Canada is going crazy right now. East River is boring. West River has lots of museums, hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, camping and old west style attractions. We do have high speed internet. Besides the Sturgis motorcycle rally, we also have a few car rallies. In Rapid City we have many diverse restaurants, Summer Nights activities with concerts and movies, Art Alley, where you can see some really nice murals on the buildings. The Civic Center often has big name concerts, we host the State Fair and lots of rodeos. The weather can be crazy, 100 degrees one day and 70 the next. Pretty windy most of the time. We have some really beautiful parks in Rapid City and lots of other parks and scenic places to go just a few minutes from Rapid. Just a great place to be. My family moved here around 2001 after visiting once. I am originally from upstate NY and found the scenery made me feel like I was going home.

[@jonasabry9099]

I'm going to Deadwood and Mt. Rushmore next summer. Glad you made this video.

[@razor1130]

We fled NY recently and purchased a property in SD, best move we could have made. Lots of outdoor stuff to do and the people are so nice and welcoming once they find out you are on the political right... The town we chose has more jobs than people right now and the starting pay isn't as bad as I was expecting.... I also have not locked my door since being here and have made a few great friends already.

[@gentronseven]

You should definitely lock your door if you live in Sioux Falls or Rapid you will be robbed eventually.

[@razor1130]

@@gentronseven No I moved to a rural town. No more cities for us.

[@razor1130]

@Sakamoto Really depends what you're looking for. We wanted nothing to do with cities anymore so we are south of Aberdeen in a small town. Close enough to go shopping there. We love it here, and super cheap compared to NY.

[@gentronseven]

@Sakamoto anywhere in SD is better than California except the weather. If you want things to do then live in the Black Hills and if you need to find a job then live in Sioux Falls. If you need to live affordably, live in the middle of nowhere. The weather is much much worse than California, though. It is still winter in April.

[@cornfedlife]

"Out West the sun comes up first". You sure about that Nick? 😂🤪😁 BTW I'm watching this video again because SD just popped up on our radar as a possible place to move to if we leave Kansas. Nick is the king of PLACE videos! 👑

[@paulamensing1664]

Hi Nick, another great video, thanks. Love your humor and all of the info. Keep them coming.

[@jonasabry9099]

The best states are where there is more land than people like Wyoming and Montana, I have yet to visit South Dakota, but sure I'll love it.

[@reptiliandomination1]

Rapid city has a big Drug problem. I liked the scenery of the foot hills black hills ECT. Didn't really care for the population. I lived there for almost a year.

[@eternalbeing3339]

@@reptiliandomination1 rapid city has a major alcohol problem. So many drunk natives in that town. It is very sad.

[@reptiliandomination1]

@@eternalbeing3339 That too. 90% of the whole town.

[@upinalaska49]

I guess that’s makes Alaska the absolute best! Lol

[@samkangal8428]

Yes ,that's true ,in case it's not so cold .

[@missusd1130]

Spearfish canyon is free, by the way. Also check out the fish hatchery outdoor museum. There's a campground right next to it and a really family friendly campground down the way called Crhs Campground. Two pools and a kiddie pool, baby animals you can pet and watch being fed during the summer season, plenty of bathhouses operated on quarters for 7-10 min. Every site from totally primitive camping tent to pull on RV hookup and primitive cabins with electric and AC.

[@DSpurlin215]

As a Philadelphian, a patriot, a woman GenXer(42) who happens to be black, w/ a 16 yr old daughter, SD is on my relo radar. I am surrounded by people who while look like me, don't share the same values. It's gotten worse over the years. So many good people but the bad outweighs and when you have a corrupt local government designing the chaos, I've become so weary. I don't need incentive, just need government who works for its constituents, like-minded citizens and good jobs. Thanks for this video!

[@czernya307]

I'm Asian, live in NYC, and have recently bought property in SD. I think you'll like it in SD.

[@RetJetFxr]

Did you end up moving there? My wife and I live a couple of blocks off of City Ave and are looking at SD as well. We plan on checking out SD this Summer.

[@DSpurlin215]

@@RetJetFxr not yet, still here in Philthy hahaha. Daughter graduates in June and we're headed to TN.

[@DSpurlin215]

@@czernya307 what area did you buy the property?

[@ant-ekay7215]

They are turning SD into a $hit hole too. I live here.

[@MrCalverino]

I love how you're soooo damn detailed...to the core and pretty accurate!

[@edenmarie9392]

I’ve lived in South Dakota (rapid city) my whole life. You did a great job with this video. It is beautiful here. Not sure id ever have chosen to live here had I not been born here, but it’s not a bad place.

[@laurairish1]

LOVE this episode! The commercials, too funny. Is that South Dakota humor? Lol. Good job Nick !!

[@Cwilly13ify]

The Black Hills, Badlands, and Wind Cave are awesome. West side of the state has alot to offer

[@Cwilly13ify]

@William Mulvaney except no state tax, less crime, and an awesome governor

[@tasman9696]

The "Meth, We're on it" will forever make be cry from laughter. Best thing about the state is there Advertisement team

[@chandraanjelica5608]

Although some of your language comes a bit biased, i enjoy your content and i think you are doing a great thing by educating people about the variety of lifestyle across the US and the backstories behind them. Thank you.

[@Teleios116]

Bias?

[@cakesinthecity]

@@Teleios116 Yeah he can a lil sh!t talky but thats his shtick.

[@miked7212]

Great video! I'd pick the east side because of Sioux Falls. Those commercials were kinda crazy, and funny.

[@pavleveljkovic9756]

I am so proud that as european i know some things about South Dakota now,very interesting state tbh.Thank you Nick for everything.Hopefully i can visit all these places one day and also become a basketball coach in high school or college one day because i am ex pro basketball player and current coach in Serbia.Lot of loves from East Serbia(one of the most beautiful parts of whole country)

[@loralarose9615]

Lord I hope you an actual European cause your not a European if you live in USA

[@granitesevan6243]

​@@loralarose9615 What's that? You hope that this person who is clearly from east Serbia is European? You must have been top of your class

[@jenniferunderwood7843]

Great video Nick , we have been going to SD for many years for holidays, weekends , family getaways etc. Anything or any reason to get outta ND. Lol. Hill city and Custer are just a short ways away from Rapid and are super nice cozy lil mountain towns , there is a really great place in hill city called Newton Fork Ranch and they have super nice cabins for rent year around. LMFAO!! On ur comment about being around in 2150 that the crazy horse crap might be finished. It hasn’t seemed to change much in the last 10 years and through social media and reviews etc everyone agrees its a tourist trap as they bend you over on parking and locals say the blasts you hear are mostly just for effects to seem like there doing something with all the donations and monies they get from unsuspecting tourists. Keep up the great work Nick.

[@Tonymanero1960]

I agree that Crazy Horse is a tourist trap. They don't have the cost of parking posted,..so,..once you get to the booth and realize you have been had,....it is too late. The museum inside is actually quite nice and took away some of the sting of getting ripped off. You can get all the views you need of the monument from outside the parking lot .And,...I agree it has looked the same for the last 10 years...and will still look the same in the next 30 years.

[@NickJohnson]

Jen you're so smart ❤️

[@majorfomo7895]

The way Nick asked the young South Dakotan "What do your people eat?" reminded me of what early explorers must have sounded like asking the same question to the indigenous people. 🤣

[@crystinamarie1]

I was laughing at this too 😂

[@marksauck3399]

The best restaurants to eat are in Sioux Falls. There are lots of them and very diverse in cuisine. Sioux Falls has become a favorite destination along I 90.

[@hudontraining9726]

My college geography professor born and raised in Kenya Africa, says Sioux Falls was his favorite place to life and raise a family. He taught in Kansas City and traveled the world

[@NickJohnson]

Can I talk to him? I am coming there next month. Email me! [e-mail]

[@bigt9127]

the crazy horse memorial is a completely private endeavor, only like 10 people are working on it and its huge, which is why progress is so unnoticeable

[@moneymattersmastery55897]

Wrong. The Mt Rushmore monument took 14 years to complete. The crazy horse monument has been under construction for 76 years. The government made a deal to send fat checks until the monument was completed to boost tourism and the family that owned the property decided to take advantage of the tax payers and never finish the monument and collect an insane amount of money. I personally know the family as I lived in Custer SD for many years and they blow all the money on mostly cocaine and (str||pperz) I can confirm the monument will not change for at least another 3 centuries. You can read many articles online that talk about the controversies but I know the owners personally and it's much, much worse than the people believe.

[@zackbrand9311]

Wow I was just here a couple days ago, I love South Dakota I wouldn’t mind living in there.

[@Jared40]

Got this video today when I was on vacation in South Dakota 🤣Custer State Park is so beautiful.

[@JasminelovesIndycar]

Sweeeeet a new unboxing!

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

I've been to the badlands a few times in South Dakota. My first stepdad was friends with a Native American family on a reservation there. Apparently, the father was so big he broke the toilet by sitting on it and their teenage daughter taught me how to play the board game Mouse Trap. It was an interesting experience going to their house (actually, I think it might've been a trailer).

[@jodyfredericks9710]

Reservations for native Americans are the poorest in the Nation. Many homes without windows or have holes in the floor. Yes, there are a lot of trailers, there is so much alcohol abuse, that is all they can handle and there are very few opportunities to get off the res. Very dismal life

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

@@jodyfredericks9710 Yeah, I recall the father got arrested for beating his son with a baseball bat and sexually abusing his teenage daughter later on.

[@brianmatthews4149]

Dam it

[@chazlyle41]

As a person who was born and raised in South Dakota, lived all over the States and World for 12 years, and is now back for a couple of years, I can tell you, there's a lot more going for South Dakota than I realized when I was a teen.

[@BillKing3456]

The videos are getting longer because people are saying they want more Nick Johnson.

[@NewHaven203]

Arkansas, Mississippi, and Hawaii

[@NickJohnson]

Iowa

[@JM-mc3mu]

do you know why Iowa sucks? Because Nebraska blows.

[@esraathanoon197]

@@JM-mc3mu LOOOOOL

[@claudiahavelevitch5015]

Very well done and Nick has a pleasant way of saying everything!

[@laurakeightley9882]

Late to the comments, but Dam I love this series, Im a new Zealander and its nice to get a better idea of the realities of the different areas. Again another great song! Dude u crack me up!

[@davidarmitage289]

Lovin these interviews. Amazing to see the contrast of opinions from East to West...yeah we had ice storms in Edmonton AB..NOT FUN

[@deutschelehrer69]

Hope you and your family is safe 💕 Prayers from sydney 🙏🙏🙏

[@maril1379]

Been to South Dakota. Did vacation volunteer work with the Oglala Indian tribe in Pine Ridge which ha one of the highest levels of poverty in the country. Interviews are always great ! Thumbs up ! Recently saw another survey -Raleigh landed #1 spot.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

I am a proud conservative from Nevada and I have my eyes on South Dakota! It’s an absolute gem of a state ❤️

[@mrsMOmiles]

Same here! I want to get out of Vegas

[@astrobot702]

Shhhhh, same here. Vegas values can stay in Vegas. The redder the better. Also looking at North Dakota too. (The northern Lutheran area or German country.)

[@astrobot702]

I was looking to be about 45 min to an hour from Montana and North Dakota camping, fishing, hiking and be away from everything..

[@magicalmystery1964]

I sign the offer on my house tomorrow. I live in Vegas. In a week I’ll be in South Dakota buying my house.

[@mrsMOmiles]

@@magicalmystery1964 omgosh congrats!!!!! God bless your journey my friend! I hope to be posting this up soon aswell

[@757-David]

Took a week and half road trip through SD and WY last September. Loved everywhere I went, Spearfish was probaly my favorite.

[@sharkymama]

If you don’t watch it all the way to the end you’re gonna Miss Nicks famous crazy state song 🤪 Always a pleasure

[@NickJohnson]

I try lisa :) actually I'm gonna do a video of just state songs when I finish them all ❤️

[@sharkymama]

@@NickJohnson looking forward to your music video

[@jorgen1990]

“If you live in Montana then you drive a truck 🎵”

[@jaycammom1]

You completed skipped over Yankton.. I lived there for four years before I came back to Sioux City and I loved it.

[@thornbird6768]

Ohh goody my favourites , the unboxing’s 👍🏻👍🏻 wish I’d seen Rushmore when I was in the States 😢 it’s on my bucket list .

[@mollycuddle9990]

Love it. Scotland here. Thankyou for putting your time into doing these. Must be great fun to do xx

[@stephenenders2066]

Love your videos..keep em' coming .

[@jeffwalterman1884]

South Dakota is wonderful, even though I don't live there anymore.

[@jeffwalterman1884]

Our people eat Chislic!

[@Roobah]

You seriously understated how nice and polite SD residents are. You also failed to mention how many people domicile in SD but rarely visit. SD is home to a high number of Nomads who have no other state to call home.

[@hookoffthejab1]

Visited rapid city last month and the only place I've been in that has nicer people is the south but cmon, you're never gonna meet nicer people than in low crime parts of the south

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

Advantageous for tax purposes…

[@lexibathory4819]

I laughed too loud when you cut in on the meth commerical.

[@laurairish1]

I did too!!!

[@stevenrowell156]

Classic!

[@NickJohnson]

Seemed fitting haha

[@jimflint2654]

There was a collective face palm across the state when that ad aired.

[@LeveyHere]

South Dakota: "Hey, we're not North Dakota!"

[@brendantschappat1371]

"North Dakota: we're not even the best Dakota!" XD :P

[@thegamersfaction6343]

Family guy

[@brendantschappat1371]

@@thegamersfaction6343 yeah

[@marksauck8481]

Heard someone who thought South Dakota was a southern state like South Carolina. Geography is obviously not taught much anymore.

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

Uhhhh One WHOLE hour clip ? 🥰 WoW 💜 Thanks Nick 💚 The best “unboxer” ever 💙

[@bfun4615]

Well he saved that 1 hour for the best state of South Dakota!

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

@@bfun4615 indeed 😍😍😍

[@fmcevoy1]

I am familiar with the "unique" South Dakota ad campaigns. Kudos on the self-harmony in the final song! Sioux Falls is up on my list of potential retirement cities. Thanks, Nick.

[@NickJohnson]

Good singing comment from frank!!

[@jillmorton3096]

Omg Nick...the "I'm on meth"🤣😂😂

[@NickJohnson]

😘

[@petuniasevan]

Hubby's parents live on the shore of the Missouri River in eastern South Dakota; have since 1976. They are a long ways from the nearest city. What do they eat in South Dakota that nowhere else is a thing? CHISLIC. It's a corruption in spelling of the word "Shashlik", brought there by eastern Europeans (think shish kebab, sort of). It varies from town to town but is basically deep-fried marinated meat cubes (lamb, venison, beef) skewered on toothpicks and served with garlic salt, seasoned salt, crackers, hot sauce, etc. Definite bar food there!

[@davidconn3222]

One of your better songs,thanks Nick

[@NickJohnson]

💥

[@jules4626]

This was a great video. Commercials were hilarious. You interviewed a nice kid. Loved the song.😂 Home run video!

[@NickJohnson]

💥 ❤️glad you liked it D J

[@gbC4mpos]

Dude. One of the most quality videos I've ever seen.

[@NickJohnson]

There's 49 more of those

[@davidclough3951]

The sun sets in the west, rides in the east. The East half is an hour ahead of the west and thus wakes up first.

[@missusd1130]

If you get a state sticker for Custer, you can also visit Palisades near Sioux Falls and you SHOULD. Great campgrounds and hiking trails and gorgeous scenery.

[@dodgerblue2299]

The Black Hills are beautiful

[@davidprosser7278]

Living in NZ, I'm always surprised that American houses don't usually have fences around them. They're the rule here.

[@expatatlarge5286]

They do in the west and east coast but in many places in the Midwest u can walk backyard to backyard..yea it's kinda weird

[@davidprosser7278]

@@expatatlarge5286 Yes, it is. Having no fence shows off the house rather well though.

[@davidprosser7278]

@William Mulvaney Thst's good to know. I was just going to look at real estate there. I gather it's one of the better suburbs of Kansas MO? Do you live there?

[@bfun4615]

I live in America and have a house in Nebraska and one in South Dakota (where I reside). The Nebraska one has a fence on three sides and the South Dakota one has no fence. The Nebraska one I had to rebuild the fence and its a constant chore. Mowing grass or shoveling snow can be a challenge. On my home in South Dakota I really like having no fence because of the maintenance of the fence line and the fence structure itself.

[@magicalmystery1964]

Yeah the house I bought has a short chain link fence. I want to put a full fence back there if I can, because I have cats and I’d like to keep them in the backyard

[@laurastan9904]

this actually sounds like a really good place to live to be honest

[@hundejahre]

If you like white supremacy, a Governor that is forcing the state to fight an amendment that passed with more votes than she received, an Attorney General that killed a man by distracted driving and is now trying to claim the man wanted to commit suicide... Our biggest city gets most of it's water from an aquifer that is rapidly driving. And if you leave your car running when you run into a store, it WILL get stolen. If you leave it unlocked, it WILL get robbed. We're among the lowest pay for teachers. And pretty much every other job.

[@Teleios116]

@@hundejahre sounds like California and every Democratic run city

[@hundejahre]

@@Teleios116 Then there's no point coming here, is there?

[@jrod264winmag]

@@hundejahre shut up you little girl. Move to Minneapolis

[@HK-ur7hu]

Hey Nick I just moved here in April from NJ... kind of a culture shocked in terms of a state still lockdown vs one that is open with no mask mandate... love it. I have notice being here they don't like blinkers and there are way more smokers than I'm use to. I moved to Brandon about 10 mins from Sioux Falls. I like this state way much more than Jersey. I do miss the great pizza from Jersey though.

[@sharkymama]

Hey Nick you crazy KZbinr 😜 The more I watch your channel the more I appreciate California as flawed as it is, you show us that no place is without its drawbacks! Keep on doing what you do we all love you silly fake mustaches and all ❤️

[@NickJohnson]

Fake?? That's real!

[@paintflw]

"...what do your people eat ...?" Too funny,...the Q&A was funny, but informative, keep 'em coming Nick, always worth the watch

[@NickJohnson]

Ok noted

[@LGCblessed]

THANK YOU! THE MOST ANTICIPATED of your videos for me! More than likely my next destination to spend the rest of my days at! ^.^ I've been to Mount Rushmore one time and to Deadwood and it is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l-l!!!!!!!!! Glad you mentioned Sioux Falls (wanna live there) Nice job! Again : )

[@NickJohnson]

Ligia just for you ❤️

[@laurasweeney2546]

This information is interesting. Thanks for giving us this information about South Dakota.

[@wil7228]

Nick interviewing Jordan really put on the acting and got into character with that hat and real genuine mustache. Yeehaw Nick 🤠 !!!

[@VINTAGE1959]

I work for the National Park Service at Mt Rushmore currently. I'm not from the state, I'm from Nevada, but the state is real nice if you live in the Black Hills area. Rapid City isn't too bad. It's pretty in some areas, but it's not terribly exciting.

[@marksauck3399]

The Black Hills isn’t the great and grand vistas of the Sierra Nevada or Cascade ranges but driving through Spearfish Canyon on that scenic highway is one of the most beautiful experiences in my life and I’ve been through all these great mountain ranges in my long lifetime. Early morning sunrise is my favorite time to travel it.

[@timlove1]

I was born in South Dakota so do not remember what it was like to live there because my family moved to Los Angeles when I was two. I do have many extremely fond wonderful memories of visiting my family who lived in East River in Yankton. These videos are totally awesome. Thank you for the wonderful tribute to a state full of people I love.

[@soniag295]

Hey nick!! I love your videos..I get to about the different states without having to travel there.

[@NickJohnson]

Cool Sonia!

[@gawross7860]

That Martian ad is too much! Thanks for another great contribution to our knowledge of the states.

[@TaterSalad123]

Thanks Nick! I'm moving there soon!

[@JM-mc3mu]

What part are you moving to

[@TaterSalad123]

@@JM-mc3mu Despite the video's recommendation probably Sioux Falls. Ideally I'd like to move to Coeur d'Alene Idaho/Kooteni Forest area, but seeing as the rent is the same as Boise @1k/500k+ houses because of all the Washingtonians and Californians moving there, Sioux Falls is first to see if I can handle 40 inches of average snowfall. 100°+ weather is nothing for a native central Californian so the heat isn't an issue. I just figure a baby step of cold, from the arid N. California winters to the treasure valley of Idaho, to Sioux Falls SD, will prepare me for either my ideal location or my secondary location choice of New Hampshire.

[@soledadgonzalez7617]

Love love your videos!!! Thanks sooo much ! You make them fun to watch ,very educational ! Love your personality!

[@daniel385]

This Unboxing Series is fantastic, and it keeps getting better. However, it's gonna be hard for Nick to beat Unboxing Missouri and those wonderful songs. "She'll be coming 'round the trailer when she comes" and "If you say Missouri, you say you better, you better, you better do meth."

[@Dangic23]

That "SD is better than Mars" ad is hilarious.......because when I lived in Wyoming, I would tell everyone I knew outside of WY, that living in WY was similar to life in Mars.

[@NickJohnson]

Totally!

[@Roobah]

Obviously these people have never been to Goblin Valley, UT... A place that truly makes you feel like you are literally on another planet.

[@maretvilla1531]

Would love to visit South Dakota, my husband's other option if ever we're ready to leave Vegas. Thanks for this great video. As always, you're the BEST.👋

[@Bigjizay]

You'll be ready to leave Vegas soon. It's just going to get worse and worse.

[@magicalmystery1964]

I just sold my house in Vegas and bought one in SD. Do it. Vegas has gone so bad.

[@Alex_Gordon]

LOVE your unboxing videos! very interesting for me as a European to discover the true America! but I have to point out one thing...at 19:35 you say "out west the sun comes up first" but the sun rises in the EAST. so it's actually the eastern part of SD that see the sun first in the morning. just saying! 😁 love from Sweden.