What Happened To The Only Black Man Who Joined The KKK?

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[@Bibibosh]

Biden is the worst president ever Two wars have almost broken out in the world since biden was elected. Its his first year. There will be terror attackings this year and probably next. Biden is weak and pathetic and stronger countries see this and test what they can get away with.

[@dram3711]

@@Bibibosh speedrunning controversy

[@AroAceGamer]

@@Bibibosh Fascinating. *Slams door*

[@Edgelord-rn9he]

The name of this video sounds like a 4Chan meme.

[@Forgiveiolord]

@@Bibibosh black kkk cult found kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLMXnRsm9SHors

[@bloodyax8070]

Daryl Davis is another black man with an amazing KKK story (or stories) He converted over 200 KKK members into regular citizens just by talking to them and listening. Daryl went to rallies without the garbs on and did quite a bit, we don't hear much about him sadly.

[@tigerboyQais]

I immediately thought the video was about Daryl but was confused when it wasn’t 😂😂😂

[@adognamedbird]

Idk he seemed a little one sided, couldn't put my finger on it but he just seemed off 🤷‍♂️.

[@Forgiveiolord]

@@tigerboyQais black kkk cult found kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLMXnRsm9SHors

[@pkz420]

No, he didn't. He's just a story teller. The KKK has not existed since before he was even born.

[@phantom8926]

@@pkz420 source about him lying about conversion?

[@robpatty6062]

It's brilliant that he still carries his membership card...... signed by the Grand Wizard may I add 🤣🤣🤣

[@scroopynooperz9051]

It's Clayton Biggums

[@Lady_Chalk]

My husband said he believes a movie was made of this comedy.

[@codyobannon8484]

It's still a get out of jail free card in "Good 'ol boy" justice towns down south

[@Leeviiii758]

@@Lady_Chalk yes it's with Denzel Washingtons son.

[@Str8outtahdub]

Lol grand wizard🤣 Harry Potter laughs

[@booleah6357]

The fact that David duke made friends with a black guy over the phone without actually knowing his real race is the best case against racism I've ever heard. Its also really funny.

[@grfrjiglstan]

This is legit like a sitcom episode plot. Started off as a simple idea, there was a big complication where he had to lie heavily, and then everything worked out beyond all logic.

[@jacobmartinelli7496]

there's an episode of the dave chappelle's show with a segment called dateline of the black-white supremacist.

[@uncleted470]

There’s a movie about this.

[@ChakasCave]

@@uncleted470 what movie? Please tell me it’s a comedy

[@_artemystical7796]

@@ChakasCave It's has some comedy but it's more focus on the events around that persons life.

[@ChakasCave]

@@_artemystical7796 I’m gonna have to check it out after work

[@Crimea_River]

You really should do a video on Daryl Davis. He's a black jazz musician who has played a key role in dismantling the KKK. He simply operated on one thought "a person can't hate me if they truly know me." He's an amazing person and is well worth the effort of a Thoughty2 video.

[@Bibibosh]

I would probably unsubscribe if that happens.

[@Crimea_River]

@@Bibibosh

[@lusjsjmsmsksm7347]

@@Bibibosh why

[@Forgiveiolord]

@@Bibibosh black kkk cult found kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLMXnRsm9SHors

[@pkz420]

No, he didn't. He's just a story teller. The KKK has not existed since before he was even born.

[@gallo470]

My guy Ron managed to get useful information out of them while also trolling them. What a legend

[@docbaker3333]

The guy's charisma stat must have been off the scale.

[@joshjones718]

he was completely useless in the matter. not only that, his only role was serving as a liability. "chuck" or any other white cop could have accomplished the same end; and, did the legwork while Ron's getting the credit regardless of almost blowing the investigation and having a few chats on the phone. affirmative action credit for a pointless story to begin with. you may as well throw in the lie of the "invention" of crushed nuts(peanut butter) if you want to throw another meaningless bone. the fact that people celebrate stories like this actually goes to show the true lack of any real accomplishment by "them".

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

💯💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪

[@Brutaltronics]

Imagine how awkward would have been if Ron asked Chuck to help him out infiltrate the Klan and Chuck responded like yeah no prob bro, I'm already a member

[@JustKeepBreathing01]

🤣🤣

[@Hamilton-TheMusical]

That took a turn😂

[@edmundthespiffing2920]

If it was a story written by a writer, I would have declared the story as being full of plot-holes. But no! It is real!

[@takumiyoshimoto9542]

What a time to be alive? Am I right?

[@TheMisterDarknight]

Hi Spiffin Brit Fan

[@kyekruchoski1457]

Why the spiffen Brit?

[@J.o.s.h.u.a.]

So real life is full of plot holes? What a plot twist!

[@paulycoleman98]

I’m part black and one of my ex girlfriend’s father was in the Klan, it was hilarious and sad at the same time how we had to hide our relationship from her family.

[@sharkhenry8010]

Definitely a sign to have ended it. But I've been in a similar situation.

[@Forgiveiolord]

@@sharkhenry8010 black kkk cult found kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLMXnRsm9SHors

[@Bill_tyler]

Bet her daddy was proud

[@pkz420]

The Klan shut down in the forties. Just how old are you??

[@isaiahalexis4095]

@@pkz420 are you ok? the klan has NEVER shut down and still operates quite openly till this day

[@nefuros551]

The "only" black man to join the klan is not true. Daryl Davis attended klan meetings and made friends with a klan leader. Eventually the klan leader reevaluated his beliefs and sent Daryl his robes and retired from the klan. Quite a moving story actually.

[@30DayReviews]

don't think he ever had a card though or was officially a member

[@captainmycaptain8334]

Joining/being an official member and talking to/going to some meetings are two separate things

[@ScPolaroids]

Joining and attending are two different things mate

[@AbrasiousProductions]

That's beautiful😢❤

[@Ladybhive71]

No he just converse with them and Bond

[@whodrankallthekoolaid4217]

As a fundamental Christian, I can say with all confidence, kkk are NOT in any way shape or form Christians. Just because someone says they are Christians doesn't make them Christians. As Christians we are called to love EVERYONE, love the sinner, hate the sin. We can love people and still tell them they are on their way to hell. Not out of hate, but out of love, because we were all on our way there at one point. The only way out is accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior and repent of your sins. Praying for anyone thats reads this! ❤

[@UniDocs_Mahapushpa_Cyavana]

Technically the KKK and people like them sometimes believe that black people are not related to whites and whites are specially created. While obviously wrong (e.g how do mixed-race people work?), it means blacks technically don't count as human so that rule and others such as do not murder don't apply to them. It's stupid, but at least theologically self-consistent, if not consistent with reality.

[@shadowslayer2929]

true in the case of a few Christians but most Christians I've met are hateful spiteful judgmental morons

[@WhoCaresAnymoreTho]

Ther more satanic if anything

[@preternatural3231]

had us in the first have ngl lol

[@spycenrice8108]

@@preternatural3231 lmfao my thoughts exactly

[@BocchiTheBox]

God damn this man was really just flexing on them. Taking pictures with them. Not caring about hiding his voice cause they're too stupid to ever notice. Carrying his membership card. So many things really makes this seem less like an investigation and more just an elaborate flex. So many minute details he did just to further flex on them. How can anyone not love this? This man is ingenious.

[@spooky5031]

"Wizard my arse". That just killed me with laughter! It was perfect timing and unexpected! Lol!

[@graysongrahamcracker8573]

This man is the definition of “if you can’t beat em, join em”

[@rw2382]

WTF

[@prodbasedmystik]

mf beat them and joined them

[@djdigital3806]

Phfffttt

[@mightyocelot]

Nah, "If you can't beat'em from the outside, join'em... Then take them down from the inside"

[@DrethNET]

I will never cease to be amazed by Thoughty2's dedication to create his own animations as well as stock footage. Simply incredible.

[@slayingroosters4355]

Does he not just use some of that big sponsor money to pay an editor? 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@nursenightmare6245]

I’m from Louisiana so sadly David Duke is still deeply rooted in our government dealings. There was a photo of me as a baby at a parade and Duke chose me out the crowd to give a little PR baby kiss to. When I learned of this I was LIVID AF and literally burned the evidence to ashes. I never again spoke to the uncle who handed me to Duke for the kiss.

[@BlaydeAlabama]

Wowwww!!!

[@nursenightmare6245]

@@BlaydeAlabama that was one of my reactions followed by a barrage of expletives

[@bruvathroatpuncher500]

Black klansman, the cop that went under cover to bust the KKK. Spike Lee did a movie on this.

[@BaltaBueno]

That's what he says in the video

[@melonheadr7166]

That movie was anit of a let down

[@Soren27]

Do you not watch the video before you comment?

[@nightglide_]

Among Us be like

[@themanwhowouldbebrick]

@@nightglide_ 😭

[@XNicx]

I immediately thought of Dave Chapelle when I saw this title.

[@theunbeatable6598]

I thought of candace owens tbh

[@gustavju4686]

That was a hilarious comedy skit.

[@bujkaizack]

@@theunbeatable6598 Unoppressed black people are so oppressive 😝👎

[@bujkaizack]

It would have been a funny skit for his show

[@toruoikawa368]

makes sense

[@Dc-alpha]

This happened so many times, most didn't get this far though. No doubt these great people will be listed in other comments. My favourite will always be Stetson Kennedy though, the clan was still massive when he stuck it to them and you could argue that's what started the mass membership decline. Though numbers had already started to decline. Plus..... more than anything has since it shows how something popular can be used for genuine good and world change.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

Stetson Kennedy was great and he used his findings in a very interesting way. Radio was the mass medium of it's time, so him creating a series of audio plays was awesome. I read somewhere that even a high-ranking member of the Klan once complained that his kids were reenacting one of the audio plays when he came home, with Superman being victorious over the KKK-member.

[@OlyChickenGuy]

Ooo! I know this one quite well, and again you've done wonders to present old information in a new and engaging way! For instance, I didn't know about the intervened nail bomb. I absolutely love the role Ron took on, himself, and how far he was able to get on this mission. He is an absolute legend, in my book.

[@antaresthirdeldenlord4840]

I saw another video on this, it's quite fascinating. At the end, the Klan leader said that he has more respect for that black man than anyone else. But he didn't leave because that's all he has known. He's done it for so long. Quite amazing.

[@AC-bk1jg]

How is that amazing lmao

[@irionuchiha3823]

@@AC-bk1jg that one's corrupted mind can be influenced by the one they are against...how isn't it amazing?

[@Warmlemonjuice]

I think that’s a different guy

[@nox6687]

​@@irionuchiha3823I think they mean that it's more sad that the Klan leader was so deeply entrenched in white supremacy that he couldn't leave the KKK even though he knew it was wrong.

[@irionuchiha3823]

@@nox6687 ah okay that does make more sense but eitherway the other guy questioning this has enough answers

[@loading...9920]

I dont understand how you can hate so much that you spend so much time hating others

[@swolzer]

its just their lifestyle

[@davidarundel6187]

I have neighbours like that , along with some of my landlords staff . The worst offender , hated himself to an early grave . He was the 2nd most complained about tenant on the books . His place has been taken by the new crop , ready for me to do battle with - I've just finished one , and the landlords staff , started another , while protecting one of their "secret employees" , that the rest of us aren't supposed to know about . It's unfortunate these people have taken the wrong path in life , only to hate themselves , above all others , into an early grave .

[@robertkimmel5416]

Me either. I just can't comprehend any of it. It's very sad.😔

[@kylesmith7413]

There's people alive today that are still doing it. It's called being woke. At least they aren't as violent just yet but these ideologies always seem to find a way.

[@SomeAustrianPainter]

Just because you think cats are better doesn’t mean you hate dogs, or vice versa. & just because you don’t want cats and dogs locked up with one another doesn’t mean you wish death and destruction on either one of them.

[@randyranderson690]

Wow, I was in Colorado Springs in 72. I was 8 but my family was stationed there at that time. So cool to be that connected with history. Mega props to that cop, love it and him.

[@soundscape26]

This was a particularly inspired episode. Awesome story and great humour all around.

[@golfgrabu]

I know it's not supposed to be funny but seeing Hitler's photo with a background full of hearts hanging on the wall just cracked me up

[@7tifdfi]

This man never fails to make me smile

[@skrappyjon2019]

You literally can't make this stuff up. Absolute gold

[@eleanortalbot1316]

You're brilliant! This is so well done; it's such a great channel. Keep up the great work!

[@Jade_1872]

“Wizard my ass” best line

[@Benni777]

There is an excellent TED Talk video where Aron talks about this experience. (Which was the first time I heard of Ron’s story) He even displays the KKK robe that he was gifted by the Grand Wizard at the time, same thing with his “membership card” in the speech. I’m pretty sure Ron wrote a book about his experience as an undercover cop!

[@rebekahbullivant4616]

Can u send me the link please? Thank you

[@Benni777]

@@rebekahbullivant4616 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPTZKRnhMaYsNk Here u go! It’s very intriguing! ☺️

[@wallaceorin7887]

It's actually not that hard to become a clansman. I asked, and they told me the only requirement is that I be a complete loser.

[@adampecore6917]

Just came across your channel the other day. Watched numerous videos. You have a real talent!

[@monhlante]

Thoughty2 even at 00:00 my time in Zimbabwe🇿🇼 i can still wake up and enjoy ur video... thank you for the video and goodnyt😁

[@dyronmiller4335]

i love how thoughtys intros sort of get you into the mood of the video as it fades in to the idea, great vid as always

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your video!

[@vash4337]

As always Well done my friend,

[@brett4264]

Phone lines in the 70s had way better audio quality than what we get now!

[@uncleted470]

“Wizard my ass” Nahhh I lost it 😆

[@coax47]

This was the first ever video of yours man where i actually knew about Ron before watching, I watched alot about him, very interesting stuff... Very nice editing BTW.,

[@markcepeda8144]

Incredible story. Good job Ron and Chuck ...!!!!!

[@ivanvalverde7018]

I feel bad for being unsubscribed for 3 year. I have been a loyal viewer since 2016 to 2017. Thanks for still being here!

[@ChiefsAholic.]

Love the videos mate I found an interest in odd facts

[@comedianmattrossey]

Brilliantly hilarious!!!! Thanks Aarron!

[@derwolf3006]

That was one wholesome video! Thank you for that!

[@joelhall5124]

You should do a video on Daryl Davis. He's a wonderful bloke.

[@lightshadow6984]

This man is the stuff of legend 🙌. Gotta appreciate it

[@douglasmackallor]

With every video you post, my love for kitsch culture seems to go highbrow. Always entertaining as well as thought provoking.

[@Oh_liv_ee_AY]

i love the implications in the beginning sequence that the thoughty2 club has a prerequisite of having a mustache

[@shr00mhead]

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear KKK hoods.

[@e2smoove820]

Hating someone because they color is lame, all around the board it proves how strong black people are mentally and spiritually 💯the chosen ones…. At the end of it all us blacks still have open arms for y’all 🫱🏿‍🫲🏻

[@Akursedtime]

Ron being the ultimate troll without the term troll being used during that time. 😅

[@julietkeogh2334]

this is actually my favourite story I've learnt, what a BADASS!!!

[@MJCLAXDEN]

Just a quick note if not picked up elsewhere: at 9:33, you said "Palm Springs". It was Colorado Springs. Great content!

[@dano1307]

So we're just gonna act like Clayton Bigsby didn't exist?

[@addanametocontinue]

Clayton is the definition of the KKK. Divorced his wife when he found out he was black because she married a black man.

[@raijuko]

He wrote some amazing literature I hear

[@dano1307]

@@addanametocontinue When asked why after 25 years of marriage. He replied, simply..because she was a N*** lover.

[@atmosfear3056]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youhavetoguessit]

Stealth and speech level 100. This man is amazing.

[@OWLeong]

Thanks KZbin for recommending me this. Subscribed.

[@badgerstatebard320]

I think the story of the Polish Army officer who deliberately got himself sent to Auschwitz to find out what was going on there and report it to the world would make a good video.

[@imaXkillXya]

Before there was as catfishing. There was Clanfishing

[@protosoul14]

That reminds me of the episode of the chapelle show where he was playing a blind black man that didn't know he was black and became the leader of the kkk. It was hilarious when they unmasked him at a ralley.

[@jameshunt4097]

This is almost the dave chappelle skit come to life🤣🤣

[@hitechinc.7875]

His animations are awesome.

[@ebonyperkins4129]

It is so weird (in a good way) watching you now vs watching you 6 years ago. I feel like a proud big sis.

[@Sakura_Matou]

This guy is an absoloute hero and a pulled off the greatest Troll in history,

[@marian13emo]

Hats off for this legend!

[@Cander617]

Absolutely Legend!!

[@littlewillowlinda]

A movie came out about this!! Solid film but terrifying. I do have to wonder why they kept Ron on the phone tho, good thing no one noticed lol. They should've kept him as advisor but just used chucks voice

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

it would be better if it was a buddy cop comedy movie heh

[@SpaceMonkeyBoi]

Finally, a video about Uncle Ruckus

[@CissyBrazil]

😂😂😂. Great video! I love it! ❤️

[@drewshourd4482]

Great video, bizarre situation for sure. @9:33 you said Palms Springs, I thought(ty2) we were in Colorado Springs....did I miss something?

[@evilpompom]

Omg that was genious! I would've loved to see the look on the Grand Wizard's face when/if he found out 😂

[@justinbennett9998]

Heart warming story. I saw his ted talk.

[@cathleenc6943]

This is so awesome!

[@omkarkulkarni1621]

happy to be the part of thoughty 2 club \O_O/

[@hollie7926]

When I first heard about this, I thought it was some guy living out the Dave Chappelle skit in real life.

[@LION-NUMBA-ONE]

Everyone needs a Chuck in their lives

[@erikwheeldon4171]

As a Colorado Springs resident, I appreciate the 719 shout out at 9:02… Nicely Done!!!

[@emjay934]

Loved this story!

[@bittersweet7145]

This is genius! the guy is an absolute legend 😂😂 but the cross burning always confused me - surely that would be blasphemous as its the symbol of Christianity - though quite why they wear a symbol to remember the way their messiah was killed in the first place is baffling too as Bill Hicks pointed out.

[@petehill7280]

The burning cross thing was something which originated with the Scottish clans-- a man on horseback would ride through the countryside in times of trouble, carrying a burning wooden cross in hand, in order to rally the members of the clan to arms.

[@woelmer3457]

Wearing crosses, is to remember that Jesus died and paid the debt for our sins, it's a symbol of victory over death. But i have no idea why a christian would be part of this though!

[@markadams7046]

The cross burnings first appeared in D. W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation.' The film which made the KKK appear to be the heroes was popular amongst the KKK and prompted them to start the tradition of burning crosses. Before this movie, they didn't do cross burnings.

[@benhac]

Your voice, your smile and your vibe are lifting. Go on and change nothing!

[@LL-rb8wd]

This reminds me of that skit Dave chappelle did of the blind black guy who thought he was white and joined the kkk 😂😂😂

[@Winston_Churchill1]

This story is insane love the content keep it up😃😃😃😃😃

[@HG-gj9lh]

These two officers were the real deal. I just wish he had gotten a photograph taken of him actually arresting the wanna be wizard. That would have been truly priceless!

[@luisgomez8635]

Clayton Bigsby is a legend.

[@markmcallan973]

Ron and Chuck! You guys are crazy! Respect from Australia 🤟👌👍

[@jeffkadlec8264]

This is a great story!!

[@Hello_Fuckers0]

This guy is an absolute legend!!!!

[@tomhiggins4651]

This has got to be the embodiment of “if you can’t beat em, join em”

[@angietopaz6099]

This is definitely breaking the barriers. I sa you go boy I applaud you That's keeping it real

[@dianarios886]

I’m from Colorado Springs and never knew this! Never thought this small city would be in a video

[@flyingfree333]

Thumbs up for the way you constantly belittled the Klan and its members.

[@Lemonhead8890]

please make a full 1hr long or more about literally anything, your voice and charisma is enough to justify it.... netflix sponsorship

[@greenknight8239]

6:00 Ron was the blue print for the ‘Uncle Rucus’ character in The boondocks 🤣

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

Simply great!😎

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

Arran, you look mighty fresh with that new hairstyle 👏🏾🔥🇳🇱

[@RichardArkax]

i am trully surprised that this man manages to get a sponsorship on any video he makes , he could make a video about a mass murderer and still get sponsored

[@zenon459]

Pretty sure he has before

[@FBI--OPEN--UP---]

Bruh why dont you have a add blocker

[@bbssxcugc_]

because psychopaths and people with mental issues watch his videos and brands don’t care as long as they get payed after all you’ll never know who really owns the company or brands 😭😭

[@sixtothegeez4482]

Beautiful story 🦾

[@kyallogideon8625]

Having a silly hat is a must🤣😂you make me lol

[@killcharge4338]

Honestly I needed this laugh. So much humiliation

[@heyyouguuys7939]

He joined for shits n giggles like a boss

[@Dastormcoming]

The intro was long but thanks for giving us a break and dropping the name before you went on about what we should buy.✌️