Wandering the Streets of Philly || MagicCon Philly Day 4

[@malamenz2671]

Just a little more context to the Eagles Santa Incident. There was a massive snowstorm the night before and the stadium crew was only able to clear a little bit of the stadium, most of the seats were still covered in snow when fans arrived. Also, because of the snow storm, the original guy to play Santa couldn't make it to the stadium, so the Eagles entertainment team pulled some drunk scrawny twenty-something who was dressed as Santa out of the stands. As the halftime show started, the float then gets stuck in the mud causing a delay. So between the snow covered seats, the shitty season, freezing cold weather, and now a drunk skinny Santa running down the field, the fans began to throw snowballs. At which point, replacement Santa decided to start taunting the crowd, screaming they were now getting coal in their stockings, causing the incident to escalate. It should be noted though, the replacement Santa, the late Frank Olivo, has stated repeatedly that he had a blast during the whole incident and was quite proud of being the Santa to piss of the Philly fans.

[@Tr1sh4Lynn]

I was looking for this comment and am glad not to be disappointed, either by the story or Philadelphia sports fans.

[@jdrobertson42]

The other missing context is that the rest of America has never let Philly forget that this happened

[@airwindows]

Best story ever, clearly :)

[@jokerES2]

​​@@Tr1sh4Lynn One of the most important facts about Philly sports fans is that the stadium where the Eagles played used to have an operating courtroom and jail, in order to more quickly expedite justice for things like disorderly conduct.

[@KyleCollington]

@@jokerES2snowballs at Santa was at Franklin Field. The Vet had the jail.

[@MrJustintreat]

You've spoiled us the last four days. Have a great weekend G

[@Cone_A_]

That last transition was so clean! Great work

[@DirkDigglerExtreme]

I am sorry for the tourist trap lies. Once upon a time, there were exactly two good cheesesteak places in the city, Pat's and Geno's. Then everyone who worked at either place who knew how to make a good cheesesteak scattered to start their own restaurant, leaving behind two empty holes with advertising budgets and nothing worth eating. It's been more than thirty years since either of the famous two made a meal that was better than, "fine".

[@KingBytor2112]

I was looking for this comment. Tourist traps indeed...

[@JakeTheLateCreates]

I’ve been told by Philly residents that the *real* sandwich of Philly is a pork sandwich with some kind of broccoli stuff on it?

[@KyleCollington]

@@JakeTheLateCreates roasted pork with broccoli rabe. My personal favorite is from Tony Luke’s, but you can’t really go wrong anywhere with Amoroso rolls.

[@DirkDigglerExtreme]

@@JakeTheLateCreates Sounds like a good sandwich, even if it's not somehow iconic. Philadelphia has a strong sandwich game.

[@HSDclover]

@@JakeTheLateCreates yeah the roasted pork is very very good. You can still get a good cheeseteak tho it will always be a hole in a wall you've never heard of.

[@KyleCollington]

Philly kid, born and raised. Moved out to Illinois about two years ago, and I’m so fucking homesick. Thank you, Graham. Thank you so much. A little slice of home for the last four days was just what I needed. (Jim’s on South for your next cheesesteak, please.)

[@TheyDarthElmo]

See here's the thing about the philly cheesestakes you can't go to a place. The place has to appear to you. It has to either be a food truck or the greesyest spoon dinner. No decorations, barely a sign & if you slightly fear for your life, you know that is the place to eat a cheesestake. It will be the grossest most amazing thing you have ever eaten.

[@urichov7017]

This reminds me of the Grey Carter thread about British kebabs.

[@mishization]

16:07 absolute fucking masterpiece of a cut

[@SuperGameageddon]

Came here to say the same damn thing. I legit had to rewind the video it was such a clean cut that I thought I had spaced out for a moment and missed something

[@NotCainNorAbel]

Agreed. it was an amazing way to END

[@Girlgirl5218]

@@SuperGameageddon I did the exact same thing!

[@robertnewman7263]

I don’t really comment all that much, but I just needed to say something. As a relatively recent convert to the Vlogs, I just cannot express the immense joy they have been brining to me, even in such a short span of time. The amount of time, effort, care, and consideration that go into the production, filming, and editing can only be a powerfully daunting, and thankless task. I can only hope that it is work that Graham truly wants to undertake, but even still the amount of pure artistry and fun within these videos are awe inspiring. Not to mention putting yourself, your life, and your incredible presence and wit through the churning crucible that is the internet is nothing short of inspirational and deeply humbling. Life is just a bit better knowing that, while painstakingly crafted, it also feels exceedingly genuine. Which speaks volumes as to the caliber of person is on the other end of the phone camera. Keep it up Graham, you are doing incredible work!

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

Thank you 😄

[@sirspate]

That transition at 16:13.. [chef's kiss] I've never had the itch to travel before, but with each new architectural beauty, I admit I started to feel an itch. 5:11 yo-yo

[@PharaohBender27]

I'm glad you got to see the Philadelphia City Hall. I remember how wowed I was by that structure when I visited Philly back in 2017.

[@paultanguay4695]

You guys going into a local gameshop has got to be the funniest thing ever. "Oh hey, we're the LRR MTG guys, you know, the ones that have been around forever. Doing all the cool magic stuff. Making comedy. Let's go to this random shop."

[@heather7992]

The best part of the Liberty Bell is the exhibit outside while you're in line for it.

[@Gledster]

Thank you for these vlogs Graham. Allowing a bloke from Northumberland in England to "experience" Philidelphia. That last transition was really awesome too.

[@electric_claire]

The next time you're in Philadelphia with unexpected time here are some cool things to do: - Magic Gardens (really cool mosaic museum) - Insectarium - Shofuso (traditional house brought over from Japan) - The Anarchist bookstore - Philly Goat Project

[@benhirsh8700]

Seeing you enjoy my home city was a ton of fun. It filled me with a vicarious nostalgia, I'm glad you had a great time.

[@biolard5574]

same. I was only in Philly for a couple years (technically lived in Camden but hopped over the bridge all the time) and this whole series has just been me reminiscing about how good philly was

[@houseofshadow6380]

This was quite an entrancing and hypnotizing gvlog. That music choice that closed out most of this episode had me dozing off, rewinding, and falling asleep all over again. Thanks for all that you do, G.

[@seanclark4071]

I’ve never been more called out than when wheeler described how people on the east coast interact with people, mostly because of how accurate it was

[@Fitxts157]

It cut too deep 😂

[@evilspoons]

That edit at the end where you transition to the view out the window on the airplane was excellent 👍👍

[@thecolortwelve3784]

These have been such a fun return to something I was missing. I only realized how much I missed them now that they're back. Thank you.

[@flameofmage1099]

16:11 That was awesome

[@benmundt2069]

Oh man, I love the Vinyl Altar, 2nd favorite philly record store

[@SigmaMorrigan]

Your vlogs are my absolute favorites: beautifully shot, fun, informative, and chill. Thanks for taking us with you on this journey!

[@danielplisken2155]

When I still went to conventions, I could tell how much I enjoyed them by the sense of sadness I felt as I left and came to terms with it being over. The last time I felt that was back in 2018...until right now. Somehow this vlog gave me that same sense of anticipation, discovery, amusement, moderate letdown and major redemption that tends to happen over a full weekend; and I feel that same sadness now that I've watched it all and realize this particular trip is over. Damn fine work, and thank you.

[@VelocityBlasters]

Hi Graham, Thanks for these recent videos! I've really missed your vlogs and appreciate the time and effort these represent. Hope you're having a wonderful day!

[@MikeGeney]

I loved every single post of this series. So great.

[@goat325]

I love that the monologue at 1:38 could equally apply to the philly cheesesteak, the vault and philadelphia as a whole until the end

[@Rycore]

The secret is that neither pats nor genos is a top flight cheesesteak

[@sl3848]

Yeah my nod goes to Jim’s as the “better place” he kept referring to

[@jonahfish-gertz4061]

As a former ghost tour guide in Philly, John Barry is pointing off South, not towards the naval yard he filled with ships, but to this own grave!

[@rditullio]

Wow, I had successfully forgotten the earworm that was the Barbera commercials and now its back. So thanks for that. Shame you missed the Mutter Museum. I'd add a recommendation for the Franklin Institute Science Museum if you have a chance someday. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[@distractdelude7121]

This may be the most successful tourist video for Philadelphia, ever. Because it looks amazing & now I want to go.

[@gamefreak3072]

I forgot how much I loved these vlogs.

[@ИгорьСеминога]

That transition at the end tho Your video production quality is always so outstanding, I'm genuinely impressed

[@rulz6010]

Damn this is a pretty good travel show. Would watch again.👌

[@Hoochbazooka]

Wow awesome transition to the clouds at the end. I really enjoy these videos

[@finks1]

Glad you got to explore Philly. Our experience was quite different as on Friday while getting lunch at the market we were talking to some police officers who were also getting their lunch and they advised us to be careful as they just got back from an incident where a tourist was stabbed in the face… this was at 1:00 in the afternoon. We decided to stick to the event hall and our hotel for the rest of our stay as I’m allergic to face stabbings.

[@Grescheks]

16:13 duuuude dopest vlog transition!

[@liamhart9809]

Fun fact: Philadelphia's City Hall, the building you walk through near the end of the video, is the largest freestanding masonry structure in the world. At one point they considered demolishing to create a more centrally located city hall (because center city is actually pretty far south compared to the whole of philly) but it would have been far, far too expensive to demolish.

[@inf0phreak]

11:01 Wow. Kimagure Orange Road vinyl record? Talk about a blast from the past!

[@RebekahWSD]

Oh man, Barbera commericals could sometimes get into NJ, but I haven't thought about them in years! So that was suddenly "HEAR THE JINGLE NOW" sound!

[@fosterark]

Your cheesesteak experience is sadly relatable for me. TBH, I have yet to have had an regional food which was mind-blowingly revelatory except for BBQ in Kansas City. It was so good, I moved there. Well, okay meeting someone (romantically) from KC and finding a good job there ALSO had something to do with the move. But still! Great BBQ!

[@AthelgarAleding]

That was a super cool final transition to end a great set of vlogs. Always happy to see em!

[@ebmusicman84]

I live in Baltimore, not Philly, but I can pretty confidently state that there is no cheesesteak in the world that can possibly live up to the hype Philly puts on them. They're all pretty much just "fine".

[@---we1ok]

This is true for almost all "local highlight" fast foods.

[@wavesofbabies]

That transition from the bridge to the plane was [chef kiss]

[@Syupweque]

I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed my city, hope to see you here again for Pax Unplugged

[@ssimpson3288]

I don't really know how to explain it but one of the biggest reasons I love your vlogs is because of how comforting they are. There's just something comfortable about watching them that I haven't felt with watching other vlogs if that makes any sense?

[@seanbrown4584]

That video was amazing. It's was the chill thing I needed.

[@MaskedBeeX]

Now I want to see a Nick Cage alter of Dack Fayden

[@Vmcf1968]

top notch. so clean you remain the man.

[@scruffythelilslugger]

The return of the G-Logs has made my week! Thanks for taking the time to film and edit these.

[@rebeccasmith5287]

Love the views! DOOOPE transition at the end mah dude 💓

[@SabianGGST]

Beautiful cinematography as always, Graham. Glad you enjoyed my city. We share a lot of the same views on it. The architecture and history is incredible; cheesesteaks and football are just alright.

[@chrischerubini7766]

This series has been great to watch, as a philly native it was fun seeing you go to spots I’ve been to many times!

[@chifii]

4:50 There are the Magic cards R&D designed for the Sorcerer's Apprentice movie in the mid-2000s.

[@martinphillips2461]

I love these. Thanks G! Also, I make cheesesteak at home, it's fine.

[@seanfriel146]

hope you enjoyed Philly guys! so cool to see some of my favorite creators in my local area! go birds!!!

[@gltepel]

16:10 Ooohhh, VERY good transition!

[@vegas_party_animal7737]

So glad your Vlogs are back 👍🏻

[@grifftastic2745]

I believe the "Santa Incident" included 9-volt batteries among the projectiles. There's a reason ECW was born in Philly.

[@bertrambauer7357]

Batteries were JD Drew. (Drunken) Santa was snowballs.

[@KyleCollington]

@@bertrambauer7357 and even the JD Drew thing is waaaaay overblown. It was two 9-volts, the closest of which was at least 25 feet from Drew lol

[@bertrambauer7357]

@@KyleCollington for sure. 100% worse things have happened in other stadiums, but Philly is apparently the only place with unruly fans

[@jgmweston]

Getting a little taste of travel with these new vlogs, thanks for making them!

[@OctopusOwl]

This was giving me “exploring Toronto “ flashbacks in the best way.

[@EricOrang]

I don't know why but "didny ploos" really got me.

[@seeweda]

A gaming and record store in one? Surprised James didn’t have any comments seems that would be one of his dream stores.

[@thetime27]

I've recently been re-watching the gvlogs. So happy to get a new run of them, love these!

[@mxg75]

The advantage of the newer forward-pour cement mixer is the driver can drive forward and see where’s he’s going while maneuvering into position to discharge his load, rather than having back into position and rely on spotters.

[@informaturge]

That was great. Thank you.

[@jeromylloyd]

As a Cdn who just moved away from Philly, it was great to see the LRR crew discovering my old neighbourhood. Wish I could have been there for the con.

[@steelfox13]

In 68 all of Philadelphia was on the naughty list. 😂

[@Lauph1tup]

Alton Brown once said that once a city gets known for a certain kind of food they start slacking when it comes to making it

[@hamishian0]

Great series. Awesome to see you back vlogging.

[@Madchicken0246]

I just want to say it was so nice to have a new series of GVlogs again after everything that went down over the past year.

[@Tweygoh]

The bear on the window calls back to the bear token from last episode hilariously

[@Firestar4041]

Those wide panning shots, were beautiful, but also with the effect on the edge of the camera they really turned my eyes into jelly

[@chaosof99]

The thing about "Santa deserved it" is that partly because of that incident Philadelphia has a reputation as having the worst sports fan in the US. And even though far worse things have occurred in other cities related to sports (e.g. literally people murdering each other in a parking lot over a sports rivalry), whenever anything bad occurs at a sports event in Philadelphia the Santa incident is brought up as evidence that it's "typical Philly fans". And I guess when a reputation is not allowed to die, the only thing you can do is lean into it. Hence "Santa deserved it".

[@rwdavidoff]

In my opinion, as a Pittsburgher (and thus somebody whose opinion on anything Philly is inherently suspect if not outright heretical)...Cheesesteaks aren't mind-blowing, you shouldn't expect them to be. They're just a good sandwich. They won't change you're life but it's meat and cheese and some veggies on bread. It's a solid sandwich. Honestly, the touristy cheesteak spaces impressed me less when I was there than the kind of place you saw at the Terminal market or local restaurants. The cheesesteak is like a chicken parm, it's not meant to be the star of a massive production it's just the kind of thing where you're like....yeah, I could go for a chicken parm. I could have a cheese steak.

[@rwdavidoff]

Like, I had...one of Geno's or Pats when I was in Philly as a tourist once, it's a Tourist Rite of Passage thing in Philly, but the one I remember more was the pretty decent vegan cheesesteak my wife managed to get at a local sandwich place. Which, if you think about it, is a real marvel of modern technology.

[@Deathven1482]

Glad you enjoyed yourself and seeing you do stuff again has been joyous. May the year be great for you and LRR

[@cyclopsboi]

that transition at the end was outstanding

[@usmub]

It's great to see the vlogs return. Love 'em!

[@pigmyocelot6623]

I’m so glad these are back! Love the content G!

[@HeartfireGames]

As an American disillusioned with our government and the history we are taught, your banter regarding the Liberty Bell was delightful.

[@Deman-sk2jx]

That transition at the end was super slick!

[@IanWeaver]

This has been a fantastic journey. Thank you!

[@estebanrodriguez5409]

Great job G!

[@hoobajoob1]

the awncer to the cheese steak question is just about anywhere is good, but a few places like jims, or delasandros(sp) are great

[@ujai5271]

What is the black shadow that sometimes shows up at the outer edges? Didn't notice it in the other days, but this time, I really noticed it.

[@chrislijoi9997]

I like what Alton Brown said one time: "Once a region thinks they have a lock on something, the quality goes down."

[@insane0042]

Did you have it with the WIz? I'm kidding, I don't actually care. I hope you had good food overall. Thanks again for sharing.

[@DETHofMAN]

Very nice edit at the end.

[@TheUnspokenKibbles]

A+ transition at the end, love it

[@draygosmith]

Hmm, nearest known vault to Philly is Vault 92, no idea which one you've found in the hotel.

[@voltcorp]

damn smooth transition in the end there

[@SnyperWolf101]

Why is there an old city-of-Louisville flag in Philly @ 7:41 ? Is Graham trolling us!?!

[@clencheastwood1571]

I like whatever Graham is doing to get a wider angle. It actually lets me use the wide screen feature of my phone

[@TheSkuvnar]

Sweet jesus the aspect ratio. When did youtube do this?

[@nekobun]

Anyone who told you to go to Geno's was the true fool. Proximity-wise to the convention center, I'd have said your best bets were maybe Sonny's or heading down to one of the Ishkabibble's, off the top of my head. Dalessandro's often comes up as top tier but you're gonna need a ride of some sort, it's a bit of a haul. Glad y'all got out to see some cool stuff despite meaty disappointments, though.

[@Wraithfighter]

Philly sports fans are kinda legendary for their......... passion. And aggression. There's a reason they've embraced Gritty so much...

[@TK-_-GZ]

Algorithmic punch! (I have heard tell, nay legend, of the fact that when the sorcerer's apprentice movie came out that started Nicolas Cage he had somehow wrangled the fact that part of the promotions were being done through Hasbro for toys to have an exclusive fireball magic card made with something that looks pretty close to him on it for that movie giving away at the release or something like that.)

[@JayBlancVideos]

You're a brave man Graham. A brave brave man.

[@mylifeasjoekim]

I'm a Pat's lover for life tbh. it's the style that I grew up with

[@glusol]

“Pomeranians are such weird dogs” he says while a Pomeranian sits on my foot. My weird little guy.

[@DavidLeeKersey]

11:00 I want that KOR vinyl.