Why The Pope's Army Is The Strangest In The World

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[@elizabeth-gt8rv]

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[@DoctorPipeHer]

First?

[@eoester]

as Swiss I can tell, you did a good job in putting the facts together, as always. Thanks for your entertainment.

[@darthsinister9942]

We need more random interesting facts

[@andrewkondrat]

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[@-Master_Of_Disaster]

As a Swiss man myself who served in the Swiss army, I'm feeling honored by your kind and solid video about the Swiss Guard. To this day, most of us are very proud of our guys down in Rome. Switzerland may be small, but we have pride and dignity... And some freaking mad lads armed to the teeth in clown costumes.

[@Finn-ks3wr]

Churzi frog Bisch du gröni gsie?

[@-Master_Of_Disaster]

@@Finn-ks3wr Nei Spez Möti im Kata hi Ber Bat

[@hsetrainingacademy9208]

I have nothing but respect. Pure unadulterated respect for these guys. Laying down their lives even when the pay is shit!

[@Alyssa_aria]

I am from the East side of the world and this is truly fascinating. Mad respect.

[@Phoboz]

Presidente, can you shed more light on why the pay is so low for the Swiss Guard? Is it so only true devouts join? If only 19-30 are allowed, do they retire at 30 with a shitty pension? (consequence of the low salary) or do they move on to other security jobs?

[@burnadze]

Isn't it ironic for a British calling swiss guard uniforms outdated and "clownish", while Buckingham royal guards have 2 meters high dust magnet caps, ride horses in full medieval armor and guard a grandpa wearing hybrid of judge's manto and christmas tree decoration with palpatins tunic

[@oscarsierra5029]

lmao

[@BenDover-de7tf]

They all look like clowns

[@JakezMad]

Damn you rlly can't help but hate the British 💀

[@justinread4381]

The difference is the British aren't Pedo's where as Vatican city it's required lmao

[@simonbolivArrr]

what a roast

[@hereLiesThisTroper]

For the grace, for the might of our lord For the home of the holy For the faith, for the way of the sword Gave their lives so boldly

[@burny6666]

Dying for salvation with dedication No capitulation, annihilation Papal commendation, reincarnation Heaven is your destination

[@samuelsiregar3377]

For the grace, for the might of our Lord In the name of his glory For the fate, for the way of the sword Come and tell the Swiss Guard's story again

[@quandrius92]

men of culture i see ;)

[@shovel662]

IN! THE! NAME! OF! GOOOOOOOD

[@zennathanielyuzon3177]

Then the 189 In the service of heaven They're protecting the holy line It was 1527 Gave their lives on the steps to heaven Thy will be done!

[@franreizl672]

I actually have a friend in a Swiss guard. They indeed are highly professional and well trained soldiers. I've been to their ammunition warehouse, saw their private tailor, and had a chance to see their training... they are truly a fantastic bunch of pope's guardians.

[@barnousauresrex2662]

​@@highcountrydelatite did you watch the video

[@OxdevasterxO]

@@highcountrydelatite Cringe

[@johnharrison1573]

​@@highcountrydelatite nice copy pasta. These guys fit the definition of soldiers so they're soldiers. The same as a duck is a duck. Soldiers don't need combat experience or special forces training to be soldiers. I doubt you're either a soldier or special forces. Usually the loudest guy in the bar Is the liar

[@Sniper-gx7mq]

Grüezi wohl

[@quuaaarrrk8056]

@@highcountrydelatite Did you spend too much time being an idiot or worse in war zones or did you only become this after your tour of duty? I mean, of course their army (not technically an army, more of a military corp) is useless. What army of 140 men would not? But individually, each of them is more soldier in their left pinkie than you are in your whole body.

[@tjcochius6331]

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[@presmasterflash7555]

Did you by chance see what the responses to your post were? I can’t help but find it humorous. And I agree; always great content

[@herbiehill2215]

Here here brother 😎

[@tigdepp4484]

Here here!!

[@gregmarkel2836]

I completely agree!

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

So this British bloke really calling the uniform of the Swiss Guard a "clown outfit"? While his country's soldiers dress with a silly, black bush-looking helmet? Okay.

[@DerBierschuetter]

0:48 Never, never in your life, EVER, call this a clown outfit again. Thank you. A former Swiss Guard from 2013

[@KrikitKaos]

Whoa, look at the clown outfit!

[@Peasantlvl]

It literally is a clown outfit. Where you think clowns came from? Jokers…. Lairs…. Deceivers of man

[@EB05312]

That’s pretty cool how did it feel to be up close to the pope

[@TCW838]

Much respect.

[@geordiewishart1683]

Bunch of fanny clowns guarding the King of the paedos.

[@mertyuip06]

Sabaton fans already knowing why the Swiss guard is still in the Vatican

[@elizabeth-gt8rv]

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[@Alagachak]

Truth!

[@SeanWinters]

Then the 189 Im the service of HEAVEN!

[@lordpaolo6730]

For the grace for the might of our lord, for the home of the holy!

[@patimationstudios]

Fot the graceful way of the sword

[@paolotorres8537]

Don’t let their clownish uniforms fool you. These guys are real Swiss soldiers. And yes, they do conceal automatics and gadgets like pepper spray underneath their uniforms

[@kennyj43]

I like the uniforms. Yes, I'm a sucker for tradition. As you and Thoughty have pointed out, the colorful garb is mainly ceremonial and these guys are tough, serious soldiers who do a lot of their work dressed quite conventionally, and who can give you a very bad day if you mess with them. My question is why is their pay so low? I mean, given the cost of living these days, their salary is rather tiny. What don't I know? Do they also draw a Swiss government salary? That assumes that it is the Vatican that pays their base salary.

[@pratheekbhat6595]

​@@kennyj43cost of living doesn't matter here cause their costs of living ie food housing and basic amenities are covered along with the salary. So it's basically money for them to spend/save/invest

[@danielsinaga6996]

"Michaelangelo's renaissance rival and fellow Ninja Turtle, Raphael" Idk why that line makes me laugh 😂🤣

[@nbenefiel]

Years ago we took my five year old daughter to the Louvre. She kept going up to paintings saying “that’s a Leonardo, that’s a Donatello”. Everybody was looking at her as if she was some kind of prodigy. I kept saying, “ It’s turtles”.

[@johnnyb_right1629]

Calling them clowns wearing pajamas is extremely insulting.

[@DoloresJNurss]

I recently found out that the reason renaissance mercenaries dressed in pieced-together bits of wildly clashing colors was advertising. Every time they prevailed in battle, they took a bit of their opponent's livery or flag to sew into their clothing to put their victory on display for the next guy who might hire them. The more motley the mercenary, the more deadly.

[@sibusisotshabalala3662]

That actually makes sense💯🤞👍

[@Hungryghost01]

2:14 skip ad intro

[@DrumEagle]

In the heart of Holy See In the home of Christianity The Seat of power is in danger There´s a foe of a thousand swords They´ve been abandoned by their lords Their fall from grace will pave their path, to damnation Then the 189 In the service of heaven They’re protecting the holy line It was 1527, gave their lives on the steps to heaven Thy will be done! For the grace, for the might of our lord For the home of the holy For the faith, for the way of the sword Gave their lives so boldly For the grace, for the might of our lord In the name of his glory For the faith, for the way of the sword Come and tell their story again Under guard of 42 Along a secret avenue Castel Saint’Angelo is waiting They’re the guard of the Holy See They’re the guards of Christianity Their path to history is paved with salvation Dying for salvation with dedication No Capitulation, annihilation Papal commendation, reincarnation Heaven is your destination In the name of god Gave their lives so boldly Come and tell the Swiss guards story again!

[@JUMALATION1]

I was JUST about to mention this! For anyone wondering, this is The Last Stand by the band Sabaton. I have seen the song performed live twice, it was EPIC

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When Thoughty2 said he has had a few people close to him that have started to lose their hair. That person was me.

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I'm also a balding friend of Thought2

[@leewightman8619]

Ha ha I know the feeling

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@@indianinja420 That bastard is taking everyone's hair. Unsubscribing.

[@Krf566]

They quite literally have God on their side.

[@gilcraftsource]

Literally

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

The god of this world !!!

[@MoMoMonster18]

True

[@wio2189]

Great video. I once almost joined them as I was eligible. I decided against it as it was a two year commitment without any holidays or weekends off.

[@justkittensbeingkittens5892]

I’m just curious, why did you want to?

[@damienirvin777]

No one cares about the ones who "almost" enlisted.

[@presmasterflash7555]

@@damienirvin777 you cared enough to respond. So there’s that.

[@teacuptoe2143]

@@damienirvin777 Butt hurt

[@teacuptoe2143]

What was the pay like?

[@giannidt6126]

Then the 189 In the service of heaven They're protecting the holy line It was 1527 Gave their lives on the steps to heaven Thy will be done! For the grace, for the might of our lord For the home of the holy For the faith, for the way of the sword Gave their lives so boldly

[@CxerRy96]

To join the elite Swiss army that guard the Pope of all people you have to be 174 (5'7), meanwhile a girl on tinder is complaining that I'm 5'9

[@Albiliuss]

10:37 that's Peters Basilica, the Castle of Sant'Angelo is the other way 😅

[@jamesmarciel5237]

Came here to say exactly this!

[@jerichostevens2711]

I'd say that Swiss neutrality is a testament to its ability to defend itself.... Nobody has wanted to bother climbing that mountain for the consequences it brings with it.

[@paulgoogol2652]

Just to get shot by a clown.

[@Laurelin70]

@@highcountrydelatite Apart from the richest gold reserve in Europe, I think.

[@Laurelin70]

@@highcountrydelatite I wasn't talking about mines. I was talking about banks.

[@fiedelmina]

the Swiss neutrality is actually based on our country's history of exporting soldiers. the leaders of the early Swiss communities swore unto each other to ... never fight each other and never swear fealty to or get into an alliance with one of the powers surrounding them (Habsburg, France, whoever) which might endanger the others... but to let each of them export their young men as mercenaries to the highest bidder. Which created literally centuries of a flourishing business. It was only by the middle of the 19th century that we stopped exporting our sons as cannon fodder (except for the Vatican) and just kept exporting weapons. to whomever payed the most. Unless they are actively at war because then we couldn't sell weapons to their enemy at the same time.That's the Swiss neutrality.

[@NOTMARCOSTE]

At 6:09, a guard is shown in a square that is supposed to be in Vatican City; truthfully, the square is actually located in Turin and goes by the name of Piazza Carlina. A small mistake that hurts many Italians like me who are proud of our identity.

[@zennathanielyuzon3177]

For the grace, for the might of our lord For the home of the holy For the faith, for the way of the sword Gave their lives so boldly For the grace, for the might of our lord In the name of his glory For the faith, for the way of the sword Come and tell their story again -Sabaton

[@RestingBitchface7]

The reason for the “clown outfits” is because they are easily identifiable and cannot be replicated. They are specially made from proprietary fabric dyed by hand and stitched with particular marks. They cannot be made forfeit to pass.

[@kwanchan6745]

but the reality is that most people would not know the difference and those that do know the difference, might not have the time or be close enough to identify a fake before it is too late in reality, the exclusivity of the guards means they probably all know each other by face, so the exclusivity of the uniform is pointless

[@Alpenjodler1]

silly

[@sabersz]

@@kwanchan6745 most people are irrelevant to the reason as to why it was made, and if some fucking idiot isn't checking properly they've just majorly jeopardised EVERYTHING. Did you even pay attention?

[@memeju1ce]

plot twist: that’s just a excuse to wear fun outfits without being made fun of

[@kwanchan6745]

@@sabersz what are you rambling about, you tvvit ?

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

Honestly, it must’ve been terrifying to see soldiers dressed up like that. Imagine, hundreds of years ago the biggest man made construction you’ve ever seen was a farm house, maybe a local church. But, you bring your newborn to the Vatican. It’s the first one to survive out of 5/6, so you must do all you can to get it blessed and protected. You see a structure that’s closer to the size of a mountain, than any man made thing. You see stain glass windows, and paintings for the first time. Some of the paintings even look alive. You’re wearing what you have. You never thought to make it look pretty, or add color. It just needed to work. Not a single person you’ve ever seen wore the same thing either. And then you see men, in matching outfits with bright colors. Colors that you only see in flowers and some vegetation. But that color quickly fades. And these men are guarding that structure, that is too grand for mere humans to have made. So scary isn’t the right word. Maybe intimidating.

[@tigdepp4484]

That line, a 5 yr old on acid! Absolutely killed me lmao!

[@scottusamechanic4243]

I only wished you, sir was a national reporter. Trustworthy and obviously does perfect research. I would hang on every word! Thanks for your awesome videos.

[@shiftysilouette8296]

Agreed!

[@Heva1987]

The band Sabaton wrote a song about the Swiss guards last stand. very catch and it tells the whole story of what happened in 1527.

[@lieutenantdiamond5601]

For the Grace for the might of our Lord! In the name of the Holy! For the faith for the way of the sword! Come and tell their story again!

[@cheeseburgerinparadise7124]

Sabatons a storm of awesome metal history!

[@patimationstudios]

THE SEAT OF POWER IS IN DANGER

[@j-j1210]

I think the song is called winged hussars

[@Heva1987]

@@j-j1210 no that one is the siege of Vienna, where they charged in and saved it from the Ottomens. The swiss guard stand is called The Last Stand :)

[@margaretpearce1054]

How rude. I think those uniforms are great. A lot of history in them.

[@TheJuddly]

Thank you for doing video about my Church’s mini Army for my Pope, I appreciate the respect you showed, we get enough disrespect and hate that seeing a video about us that is respectful as well as truthful is just amazing, can not thank you enough thought2. May the Lord Bless you (even if you may or may not believe) and show mercy upon you just for doing such at small thing for His Church : )

[@st-ex8506]

Right! I am Swiss... and an officer (retired) in our army... and I have a few friends who served in the Pope's Swiss guard... and despite being an atheist, I have the outmost respect for them! A man's true value are beyond even faith!

[@TheJuddly]

@@st-ex8506 for sure! And hey if you dont mind me asking. It seems you are respectable and having conversation with Catholic like me wont bother you. So i want to ask, what if I could help your journey on finding whether there is a God or not?

[@st-ex8506]

@@TheJuddly I went from the child of a deeply faithful reformed family to being an atheist, through years of experience, thinking and meditation... and that was not without some painful moments. But that is a personal choice. I do not wish to impose it upon anyone... not even my (now adult) children... but would, in a mirror image, resent my well-considered choice being questioned. Thank you anyway for your consideration.

[@TheJuddly]

@@st-ex8506 not a problem friend, I understand

[@daryld4457]

@TheJuddly who do you think you are?

[@Vikanuck]

That “No one is more ‘VI’ than the Pope” joke was truly the most brilliant, and daddiest of all dad jokes I’ve ever heard haha 😂 (Though technically, wouldn’t Francis be a X-VI-P?? 😉 lol)

[@MrReubenTishkoff]

I laughed hard at both jokes. The Dadness is strong with you!

[@Vikanuck]

@@MrReubenTishkoff Well, thank you, I learned from the greatest. But coming from me, they’re really just ‘uncle jokes’ lol. But I appreciate the compliment just as well haha 🙏🏼

[@hsetrainingacademy9208]

how about the comment on their retirement plan... hahaha

[@kramchancel1266]

Do not Disrespect the Swiss Guard

[@JoseCruz-rj9cp]

Apart from their courage and military prowess, their unshakable loyalty was always and is beyond question...

[@emanfey]

Thank you Steven Rix, Jack Stevens and Arran for constantly putting out quality videos and answering questions we didn't even know we had

[@cdfdesantis699]

The stand of the Swiss Guard against Charles V's forces reminds me of "The Last Stand of the 300", the famous Spartan engagement. Also, the global perception that Switzerland is a bit of a "softie" could also apply to today's Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, Denmark & Norway. These countries are seen as peaceful, progressive & civilized. But they, as well as Switzerland, are sitting smugly in the knowledge that they produce some of the most fearsome warriors the world has ever seen - the Vikings. People like that KNOW they don't have to prove a THING. As Pres. Teddy Roosevelt said, "Walk softly & carry a big stick.". I'm sure His Holiness appreciates his OWN "Secret Service".

[@Freedi2of2]

I live in switzerland and never heard someone say "we don't have to proof ourselves, we already did hundreds of years ago." and it would be kinda weird to do so.

[@HyBlock]

Damn they produce Vikings in 2022? That's crazy. _idiot_

[@SeanWinters]

You literally say "the last stand" and you don't make a sabaton reference. Weak. Oh also, really? Hundreds of years ago is not today. I guess Americans can be smug in the knowledge that we were cowboys once.

[@MeanApollo]

Softie ? I agree when it comes to the scandinavian countries, but when was switzerland ever considered a "softie" ? Are you an american who mistakes sweden with switzerland ? Switzerland was never considered soft, quite the opposite. The fact that all the european countries bend their knees and do what brussel tells them, while switzerland did go its own way right from the get go as it always did, says it all.

[@SeanWinters]

@@MeanApollo In many anglo countries, Switzerland has the reputation of "absolute neutrality" because of a supposed fear of war. That's not exactly true- and as you know Sweden has actually gone longer without being in war, but that's the stereotype and why some might consider the Swiss to be "softies". Then there's the opposite stereotype of "gun toting money laundering libertarians" which has become more popular recently. In fact the idea of the "offshore swiss bank account" is some mythical, untouchable, extralegal "shady business practice" which the "based swiss" allow because they're not weak, but drawn absolutely to the dollar. So yeah, while the stereotype of the Swiss being softies might be wrong, it does exist and has for a while.

[@alexnewell9631]

I used to work security many years ago. During my time working there the pope came to the resort for some ceremony. He had his guards along with secret service and deputies from the county. The popes guards were pretty cool, and had their outfits for the ceremony but otherwise looked like normal police officers

[@michaelpetritsch7467]

Great vid, as always. :) The marked building at around 10:41 is not Castel Sant'Angelo, it's Saint Peter's. The picture was shot by someone standing on the Castel. This is what it actually looks like: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_Sant%27Angelo#/media/File:Chateau-saint-ange-tibre.jpg It's a unique building that has seen some stuff.

[@benjamintodd2216]

Hearing thought2 say “yes 42” is the highlight of my new year

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

“Strange, clown” outfits?….not at all. It reflects their history and tradition much like what the Pope and the Catholic Church is known for. It’s as unique and historical as the kilts of the Scottish highland regiments, the Beefeater guards at the Tower of London, or the white skirts and stockings of the Greek Evzones presidential guards in Athens. Their Renaissance-style colorful outfits, helmets and traditional weapons are for ceremonial purposes but they have completed the required Swiss army training. In their papal protection duties, they wear suits and carry modern firearms (pistols and sub-machine guns) similar to those of the Swiss army. So, beneath that colorful costume is a well-trained professional soldier who takes pride in the privilege of being a member of this historical military unit.

[@langreeves6419]

So what Dan Brown wrote about the Swiss Guard uniforms is incorrect, like everything else he wrote.

[@bookashkin]

Pope's earthly dominions were not always that small. Perugians' bid for independence from Papal rule in 1859 was put down in a bloody massacre. Upon Italy's unification troops had to be sent to protect the Swiss guard from vengeful Perugians.

[@MrTryAnotherOne]

Sabaton made a great song about the sack of Rome called "The Last Stand".

[@aleksandraz7477]

Pope's army doesn't look more hilarious than British fur hats and skirts.

[@ultra7353]

Man this channel is a real treasure

[@PointyTailofSatan]

One thing not mentioned. A number of the Swiss Guards who died defending Pope Clement VII are buried within the Vatican, in the Teutonic Cemetery. And I believe there is some kind of remembrance ceremony there every May 6th.

[@SylviaRustyFae]

The most amazin part about the story of the swiss guard is that theyve only lost 65 of their original 200 over the course of five centuries of conflict.

[@gimariefernandez]

“And fellow ninja turtle, Raphael.” Killed me 😂

[@captawesomeful]

My favorite part was definitely the "42" part. Such an amazing reference to your fans. Thank you for that 👍

[@ameeryussuf430]

FOR THE GRACE FOR THE MIGHT OF OUR LORD

[@sidewinder3422]

"They're the guard of the holy see They're the guards of Christianity Their path to history is paved with salvation"

[@PineappleOnPizza69]

Nah they protect pedos

[@psychedelicpayroll5412]

They guard the rituals they do so the little boys can’t escape. They know what the pope and the others are doing in those catacombs. It’s been a while since the Vatican had a pope that actually worshipped God in it. I remember seeing a creepy video on another website of him reading a speech with a mysterious little girl next to him. The video did analysis saying that child was Satan in disguise.

[@sage8313]

0:08 TF2 Soldier

[@Slit518]

Holy crap! I literally mentioned the Swiss Guard to a friend just hours ago, and then I seen you have uploaded this. The stars have aligned!

[@McCarthy1776]

The swiss guard are so hyped up but the only extra training they have after regular Swiss army basic training is a 176 hour course in hand to hand combat and a firearms refresher. They are about on the level of a regular army infantryman in other countries, not even SEAL, SAS, Spetnaz level

[@Alagachak]

It was 1527! Gave their lives on the steps to heaven! Come and tell the swiss guards story again!

[@Specter576]

Thy will be done!!!!

[@DrumEagle]

In the name of gooooooooooooood

[@yyelloww212]

Was literally searching for a Sabaton comment. 👍

[@garrysmith5562]

Its not outlandish. They haven’t changed the uniform. Its very old school.

[@viifaz]

Sabaton - Last Stand

[@Sevenigma777]

Their clothes might look ridiculous but even they arent as ridiculous as how ridiculously lethal those guards are.

[@incredibleflameboy]

The Swiss guard use a special style of evasive maneuver called the Swiss roll.

[@its_slat3]

I’m ngl, the sponsorship was actually good. Some people just advertise the craziest stuff I’ve ever witnessed lmao. Loved the video 💪🏽

[@spudgunn8695]

€1300 a month to be in one of the most elite militaries in the world? What's that old saying?... Oh yeah. Sod that for a game of soldiers! 😂

[@yeahyeah9869]

I don't think they are doing so because of the money which should be obvious

[@frey7631]

Ok, but why not pay them properly for their good work? Considering how obscenly rich the vatican and catholic church is, this seems not fair to me.

[@spudgunn8695]

@@frey7631 how do you think the Vatican stays so obscenely rich?

[@sagittariusa9012]

@@frey7631 As a Swiss Guard you almost have no expenditures.

[@FalbertForester]

Mercenary outfits of the age also favored bright colors because they were easier to see on confused battlefields. Gunpowder weapons were starting to be used, and produced huge amounts of smoke, making knowing friend from foe even more difficult, which probably helped with the retention of the colorful uniforms through the centuries. And England's own red coat uniform would be adopted within the 16th century, give or take.

[@Kynoki]

Love your videos, I’m excited for the book! Cheers viewers! 🥃

[@elizabeth-gt8rv]

🆃🅷🅴 🅻🅰🆃🅴🆂🆃 🅲🅾🅻🅻🅴🅲🆃🅸🅾🅽 🅾🅵 🅷🅾🆃 *2022* *p͓̽o͓̽r͓̽n͓̽* 🆅🅸🅳🅴🅾🆂 🅵🅾🆁 🅰🅳🆄🅻🆃🆂 HOUSEOF-LUST.XYZ 💌 cutegirls Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "mundruk" Yoongi: "Butter" Asi con toy y sus mañas no se la lease que escriba bien mamon hay nomas pa ra reirse un rato y no estar triste y estresado.por la vida dura que se vive hoy . Köz karaş: ''Taŋ kaldım'' Erinder: ''Sezimdüü'' Jılmayuu: ''Tattuuraak'' Dene: ''Muzdak'' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu gana taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. ''Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt'' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu.#垃圾

[@giu8442]

I'm Italian brother, minimum wage is 1200 here, far below 1700

[@penultimateh766]

While all you people are busy mocking their uniforms, these soldiers are carving you into sushi with their halberds.

[@loke6664]

...Or you know, shoot you with a gun. Halberds are great if you charge them with an horse but like any other weapon popular in the 1500s they haven't aged very well. The style of the 1500s landsknechts were rather unique and the Swizz guard is frozen in time in looks but they are better trained then marines even if their clothes might look silly. Their ceremonial parades is just a part of their duty. Switzerland also have the second highest number of guns per people after US.

[@penultimateh766]

@@loke6664 Dude, when you're facing 40 ambidextrous succubae with flaming pikes in their hands, you'd better be pretty darn certain that the naginata you pull out wasn't forged out of PVR cans by a guy named Jingo in Moose Jaw, Canada...

[@loke6664]

@@penultimateh766 Wait, why does ambidexterity factions in when they are wielding 2 handed weapons? And when facing 40 anything you are in big trouble even if they wield butter knives. I trained with swords, I can take out 2 opponents with worse training then me. Possibly 2 but that require that they are pretty bad. Someone good can probably take out 5 opponents but anything above that require a plate armor and opponents who doesn't know how to take out someone wearing plate. So I don't really see how your example make sense. Halberd was a great weapon in the early 1500s when firearms still were relatively rare, expensive and unreliable while the plate armor technology was at it's top. An experienced soldier can pretty easily dismount anyone with a halberd and it can double as a spear even if it does that a bit worse since it weights more and can't be thrown. Once the flintlock and wheellock became a thing they became obsolete just like the plate armor.

[@johnschweska5944]

These uniforms are stunning and timeless ..and these men are outstanding.

[@FunnCubes]

Yo, if the Pope is really the voice of God, why would he need an army? Haha take that... uhh... Vatican!

[@elizabeth-gt8rv]

🆃🅷🅴 🅻🅰🆃🅴🆂🆃 🅲🅾🅻🅻🅴🅲🆃🅸🅾🅽 🅾🅵 🅷🅾🆃 *2022* *p͓̽o͓̽r͓̽n͓̽* 🆅🅸🅳🅴🅾🆂 🅵🅾🆁 🅰🅳🆄🅻🆃🆂 HOUSEOF-LUST.XYZ 💌 cutegirls Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "mundruk" Yoongi: "Butter" Asi con toy y sus mañas no se la lease que escriba bien mamon hay nomas pa ra reirse un rato y no estar triste y estresado.por la vida dura que se vive hoy . Köz karaş: ''Taŋ kaldım'' Erinder: ''Sezimdüü'' Jılmayuu: ''Tattuuraak'' Dene: ''Muzdak'' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu gana taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. ''Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt'' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu.#垃圾

[@RestingBitchface7]

No Catholic - including the Pope - believes that he’s the voice of GOD. That’s Protestant bullshit. He’s the vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome. End of story.

[@psychedelicpayroll5412]

There hasn’t been a pope who actually worshipped God in a long time.

[@joshuatheunkownuniverse.2475]

@@psychedelicpayroll5412 human cant command God neither the angels.

[@ellendelin7237]

It's not about God or religion its a political power

[@NicholasNappi]

Do not underestimate people who dress in medieval garb. It may look outdated in this era but a lot of people who wear medieval garb are actually very talented and experienced people and most likely understand how to use the weapons they have military or reenactment. I do medieval reenactment and I reenact the executioner and a lot of people who are not in the reenactment community have said unkind things about what I wear in reenactment. But for me it’s a way of life and I personally love it so much and take pride in my medieval skills and knowledge. I know this video is about the swiss guard and that’s not reenactment but an actual military. Honestly I can tell you in my case I have had people underestimate me and make fun of my medieval clothes so that part I relate with.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

I wouldn't say the Strongest, but I'd definitely say the BEST. They're VERY good at what they do.

[@elizabeth-gt8rv]

🆃🅷🅴 🅻🅰🆃🅴🆂🆃 🅲🅾🅻🅻🅴🅲🆃🅸🅾🅽 🅾🅵 🅷🅾🆃 *2022* *p͓̽o͓̽r͓̽n͓̽* 🆅🅸🅳🅴🅾🆂 🅵🅾🆁 🅰🅳🆄🅻🆃🆂 HOUSEOF-LUST.XYZ 💌 cutegirls Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "mundruk" Yoongi: "Butter" Asi con toy y sus mañas no se la lease que escriba bien mamon hay nomas pa ra reirse un rato y no estar triste y estresado.por la vida dura que se vive hoy . Köz karaş: ''Taŋ kaldım'' Erinder: ''Sezimdüü'' Jılmayuu: ''Tattuuraak'' Dene: ''Muzdak'' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu gana taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. ''Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt'' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu.#垃圾

[@minivanvibesinc]

It doesn’t say STRONGEST anywhere, it says STRANGEST w an /A not an /O, hold this L + Ratio

[@viifaz]

strangest 👀

[@puchaczytacz]

bishops might be even better at covering up pedophile scandals

[@gargoyle7863]

Since the catholic church is known to be a quiet conservative institution the 500 years old uniforms fit perfect into corporate identity.

[@theodorsonfors1391]

Can we take a second and admire the amount of work our buddy is puting in. Research alone must take ages and he's slamming a video every week.

[@jankocech4310]

"Uńion disputes have gotten a lot less dramaticin the past 500 years,have'nt they?"Great joke,Aaran.,made me laugh all morning.Cheers.

[@seanharlow3091]

The stock footage in your videos always makes them so unsettling but honestly I kind of like it

[@GhostBear3067]

Prior to the end of the Napoleonic Wars having a Swiss Mercenary Guard was a bit of a status symbol among European nobility. At the end of the Napoleonic Wars the European powers essentially said "Swiss Guard OP, ban from server" leading to Switzerland's modern-day neutrality. The Pope got to keep his Pontifical Swiss Guard because he was special.

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

"one standard issue penis" what if it isn't standard issue? I mean, if it is exceptionally large or small, does that mean you're out?

[@funfacttrivias2121]

Its not just the bravery and fighting prowess of the swiss that leaders sought about them its thier loyalty that is proven many times that leaders really appreciate from them

[@scotstirling4946]

Retirement plan bit got me I'm not gonna lie 🤣

[@patrickmcdonald8513]

I just love the fact that the Catholics loved the Halo theme so long ago.

[@KamiRecca]

"How about colorful pyjamas?" *Me, looking at people in camo, sleeping in the field* Yea, sounds about right...

[@ssqueaky-il9yo]

Hey Thoughty2, I just wanted to comment and say thank you for the amazing content you put out for us, I think that I have probably watched just about every single one of your videos give or take and it’s gotten to the point where I can’t sleep without watching one. Thank you so much and I am so appreciative and love everything you do

[@death13a]

Payment maybe small for Swiss Guard but I am sure they get all basic lodging and food taken care of. And who wouldn't treat Swiss Guard to free meal when they are off duty.

[@mechdon]

Yet another interesting, entertaining and informative video from Thoughty2.

[@CxerRy96]

"Fellow Ninja Turtle" lmao

[@davidlancaster6941]

Always wondered about the Swiss Guard. Thanks Thoughty2 for the colorful tutorial. Appreciate

[@kevinlove4356]

The discussion of their military pay neglected to mention that they receive free food, clothing and housing. Just like most military forces.

[@tidyheidi9143]

Exactly. That's actually pretty decent, considering the average guard would have a lot less money than that monthly after they paid rent and bills and such.

[@tidyheidi9143]

The people pretending to be outraged over the supposedly low-pay is ridiculous. Anti-Catholics often criticize the Catholic Church of becoming greedy and corrupt in the middle ages, because the clergy were being paid well from money that was donated to the Church; so to address that, now priests and guards and other employees of the Church are paid a lot less, so that it isn't about the money, and they still complain about it. They would complain about the pay of the guards no matter what it was. It's "heads I win, tails you lose."

[@amyd1026]

This was most interesting! I knew nothing of the Vaticans guard. I was at the Vatican, and I think our tour group missed that ! I love your channel and I think this was my favorite topic yet! Keep up the good work!!

[@CD-xo5ju]

I bet they left out what happened at the Grenville Christian college of ontario too. Guess they wasnt proud of that 1

[@unsealedlemon3947]

​@@CD-xo5ju wasn't that an Anglican school?

[@Idontknow17709]

Vatican City at war: "Why does those man look.............. Medieval?" "That's there army man."

[@HaRdCoReeea]

Hey Thoughty2, I love your videos! I've been watching them for years and I want to suggest a video for you. Have you ever heard about the blind prophet Vanga? Her predictions are estimated to be around 80% accurate. She lived relatively soon and predicted huge events like 9 11, and currently, her future predictions are quite popular. I really want to see what video you can make.

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?"

[@thisisme7378]

The marked building is not Castel Sant’Angelo, is Saint Peter’s Basilica, the castle is on the other side of the Passetto di Borgo. The vídeo is very well done!

[@felwinter5528]

Any sabaton fans here? Got the last stand playing while watching this. I recommend everyone to watch sabaton history take on it called "the last stand'

[@Overonator]

The irony of the Pope giving sermons against firearms when he has armed men that protect him. "Good for me but not for thee because I'm famous and people send me death threats." Well people get randomly attacked as well. If Jesus doesn't magically protect the Pope, then why would I think Jesus would magically protect me?

[@laughinggoat9343]

But I live half way across the world. Jk I get the joke

[@Overonator]

@Prasanth Thomas Did I. I thought pope was against individuals gun possession

[@Overonator]

@Prasanth Thomas I will take your word for it

[@mikevand5942]

Nice video! One thing, the building you're pointing to at 10.42 is not Castel Sant Angelo, but the St. Peter's Basilica.

[@BurpAtTheMoon]

Why do you keep changing the title and picture shortly after you upload? Sometimes multiple times? We need to see a video on that.

[@psychedelicpayroll5412]

KZbin makes him do it

[@SomeoneThatExists-rj5oo]

Unrelated but Sweden and Switzerland have more things in common. They're Germanic, they had some of the most feared militaries in Europe, and had one fatal blow that caused them to be neutral.

[@TheGwydion777]

At least three of my ancestors were in the pope's private army and also at least one ancestor in a friend's family as well. They were tall and Catholic, but my family is Dutch and hers is Italian, so that Swiss thing is new or not entirely accurate. ;)

[@sagittariusa9012]

You just need the swiss passport.

[@homeonegreen9]

It might be they were in the Papal States Army (forgotten weapons channel today posted on this). There also was another force that was merged into the Vatican Police force.

[@GwenKersey]

Historically the papal military was larger than just the Swiss Guards. The Papal Zouaves were an infantry regiment in the Papal Army in the mid-late 19th cent. while they had a large number of both Dutch and French troops they were highly multinational in origin, and their commander was formerly of the Swiss Guard. So perhaps your ancestors and that of your friend served in this regiment rather than the Swiss Guards?

[@ToMaKe94]

Then the 189 In the service of heaven They’re protecting the holy line It was 1527, gave their lives on the steps to heaven Thy will be done! For the grace, for the might of our lord For the home of the holy For the faith, for the way of the sword Gave their lives so boldly....

[@rubenlaracuente8991]

THE VATICAN HAS ALOT OF SKELETONS IN ITS CLOSET

[@psychedelicpayroll5412]

The devil lives there and guards there library that has forbidden knowledge.

[@waghitech]

I am from The Pacific but I really love Switzerland and it's people. They are unique and special. ❤

[@arshdeep_d45]

Love your vids thoughty2

[@elizabeth-gt8rv]

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