Your Life as a Gorilla

[@Jamestoland]

Go to surfshark.com/jamestoland for 4 extra months of Surfshark.

[@AlligatorDundee-t5k]

Next do A L L I G A T O R plz.

[@lotus_flower2001]

Good job, I actually watched the entire sponser segment.

[@leepik28]

can you be even a little less anoying

[@AlligatorDundee-t5k]

@@lotus_flower2001 Yo, you too?

[@Canada_Matt]

@@AlligatorDundee-t5k nah orca

[@Wario_B]

There’s something so wholesome about a giant, intelligent animal with all that raw power but just eats plants and really doesn’t really want any conflict at all. I love gorillas.

[@maurice5402]

Same, they make me happy lol. They just out there living their best life

[@lunariousmoon]

Humans are like Chimps

[@MoebiusChungus]

Gorillas are god’s chosen primates. Truly the Chads of the Great Apes, not like the virgin human and chimpanzee species.

[@ppgod6989]

Strong enough to be gentle

[@kontentdistributor9397]

They can be dangerous it's just people don't stick around them enough to make them react that way but cool animal

[@robodude145]

At what stage do we kidnap a blonde woman and then fight Godzilla?

[@tomarmadiyer2698]

A few steps after Armored.

[@KORNEWARRIOR]

You're being racist

[@professorhal8098]

Step 1 is to go to central park zoo and wait for a toddler to fall into your enclosure.

[@russianspy6539]

Soon…

[@Jayz-gk6ki]

@@KORNEWARRIORhow

[@DanGamingFan2406]

I never realized gorillas relied so heavily on VPNs.😂 Such a smooth and hilarious way to integrate the sponsor.

[@watershipup7101]

Agreed. One of the very few ads I'd never want to skip.

[@doommagic]

Dad needs a break. Main Mom, take the family to visit the cousins. You'll have fun in the mountains.

[@hitavi4965]

It's extremely impressive that the surf shark sponsorship section genuinely seemed like it ended about five times during it because the transition into each feature of it was so smooth and somehow tied in with gorillas, well done!

[@mattiafogliazza3495]

10:42 Sometimes humans don't give up so easily, especially if they are armed, in a group and driven by revenge. That is one lucky gorilla.

[@finchatforharambe905]

They’re lucky it’s a gorilla and not a chimp

[@CiderVG]

The humans had no firearms So they knew at least one was for sure going down and none of them wanted to be that one and the more that left the less likely they'd beat the Gorilla Humans don't really press their strength in numbers advantage if they have it, they're really easily intimidated

[@pncka]

RIP baby gorilla with glasses. Gone but never forgotten.

[@cavemangrug8691]

9:52 the shrek reference is crazy

[@thefox787]

"Get out of my swamp you gorilla's!!!" -Shrek (definitely a movie quote)

[@Knee07]

It's perfect

[@ccp6696]

The only youtuber that actually manages to make ads fun

[@austincooper5336]

My sentiments exactly

[@Rabbit-o-witz]

Not only are the videos fun, but you even went the extra mile to make the sponsor fun. Really appreciate you and your channel man

[@Legoformerguy]

I love how James’ style brings out that, apparently after millions of years, we humans and gorillas still aren’t that different after all. Still sleep with our parents as kids for protection and acceptance. Still train physically and socially with siblings. Still leave the comfort of home and work to support a family once we mature. Similar familial roles. Hits close man.

[@Zander10102]

Dad still sleeps through your entire childhood

[@CrestedSaguaro520]

"Still leave the comfort of home and work to support a family." I wish that were more true but it just isn't for most in the modern age. 🤯

[@C-Farsene_5]

@@CrestedSaguaro520 the life of the modern age is a subversion of what has been a constant of the human experience for thousands of years

[@demoawo4968]

​@@CrestedSaguaro520 Most worldwide, most in your country, or most that you see online?

[@Keznen]

@CrestedSaguaro520 It's actually a good thing because unlike our gorilla cousins, our species is severely overpopulated. Thus, the less humans reproducing, the better.

[@northofnashira2575]

Is that why the zoo wifi always sucks? The gorillas are hogging all the bandwidth.

[@amasing115]

They're watching Gorilla's gone wild

[@grandpac6044]

Loving the more detailed life of animals with connecting story points, like the poking dad, farming wheat, and even the fellow alpha brother reunion. Feels like a good story with a connected world

[@carbo-hydrates]

Wake up Wake up there’s a new James Tolhand!! Also can you do your life as a hyena, I think it’d be a funny video

[@Jgfhujnggg23342]

I’m up I’m up

[@TheTravisShow]

So excited

[@ConfusedSlothBear-2024]

*Toland

[@VivoY-rg3pk]

Yayy

[@moamal9267]

Agreed!

[@FlOz-h6u]

This was surprisingly very peaceful.

[@whitefang2358]

1:56 he is the gorillis gorilla that ever gorilled.

[@thatdude8850]

Sam o'nella is the best

[@Jykobe491]

One of the gorillas of the time

[@Emperor_Dookie]

The bit about finally understanding why ‘Dad is always grumpy’ or why ‘Dad is always sleeping’ goes HARD after having your own kids. 😂

[@MarmotManIsCool]

i love that the gorrila used a stick to see how deep the water is, because recently it was seen that a female gorrila did the same

[@gustavonecca7256]

The intimidation scene is completely out of this world, who wouldn't run?? For all their strength they're very restrained, probably more than us lol. Another awesome video, thanks for your hard work!

[@oshkeet]

A lot of animals can rationalize getting actual injuries just makes foraging/hunting more difficult, so if they can opt out they will. Doesn't mean they dont beat each other up pretty good and sometimes overreach...

[@pedrohenriquefrancisco8701]

Some ideas:Your life as a orca, your life as a african painted hound, your life as a elefant, your life as a jaguar

[@xavioregaming2257]

Good ideas but it's spelled elephant

[@DuneClaw-vk8kz]

Gecko

[@xavioregaming2257]

@@DuneClaw-vk8kz fr

[@DaivikFadtare]

Can you please do "Life as a human"? I genuinely don't know how those things live

[@VictorHugo-zm9dw]

Funny implementation of the ad during the video, I really found it funny. Thanks for your work! Keep'em coming.

[@sgtpepper91]

I hate it when I'm an old silverback gorilla and I accidentally set the jungle on fire during a gender reveal party.

[@Astartofthepizzaempire]

WHAT!

[@RubyCarrots3232]

No one does this genre of animal videos quite like you.

[@rektexcalibur5254]

Even if those copycats out there try, this is the best channel

[@cockbeyondmeasureoutlander8020]

There's a really good copycat channel called Dinzo, with slightly better animation

[@mirroredrealities1639]

Bro the shrek bit was so good

[@mayhedik]

I dont know why this videos humour is comforting. As a brit it must be the 120% of non stop sarcasm that just makes this so funny.

[@isla2593]

The shrek recreation was just **chefs kiss**

[@RandomVideoCommenterOME]

Definitely the most peaceful/none-violent life so far.

[@_paz_888]

I wish we evolved from gorillas instead of chimps, wtf

[@59799]

​@_paz_888 what a stupid misconception. WE DIDNT EVOLVE FROM CHIMPS! We have a common ancestor with chimps!! (And also gorillas, but chimps are closer)

[@hecker4050]

All these videos made me realise that almost every creature have same growth: They being born Being a child Being aware that sibling/parents can eat you You learn throughout the life Leaving Parents making them proud Finding female Having a baby Growing a baby Cycle continues to next generations You get eaten by others/dies

[@myprogram3067]

1:23 I was listening in the background and actually jumped from the knock sound.

[@breannawilliams7199]

Dude fr I was like there’s a ghost in my house

[@thebokan3926]

Actually thought one of the machines I run broke lmaooo almost left a gorilla in my pants myself

[@Thatfuckingguy793]

Same lol

[@Sakura_stream7140]

The way he makes sponsored ads not wanted to be skipped is perfect and I like it

[@severingruhlke6216]

Normally I skip the sponsors but he sneaked it in the story, witch made it pretty entertaining

[@burgerdaveee]

gorillas seem so chill

[@LalaDepala_00]

Just some corrections: Gorillas get weaned between the ages of 3 and 4. A 4 year old gorilla still sleeps with mum sometimes.

[@proudspartan313]

Learning that silverbacks have memories reaching back 26 yrs makes 12:24 feel more melancholy. Wonder how many Gorilla's, in their own way of course, had those thoughts when they enter their final years

[@Droon_Jadhav]

Fr

[@GoonWav]

Your life as a human next

[@gasterblaster6943]

Nah, that’s too horrifying

[@dmitrikulkevicius9161]

Those people are cringe.

[@swintintin]

That's just sad

[@Deboasso]

Look, I dont wanna brag, but I am one them 😎😎😎

[@SoulSonder26]

Yeah, how'd i screw it up so bad?

[@ggheat4975]

10:06 the shrek reference is immaculate

[@joetalentoh]

I don't know how I stumbled into the part of youtube that is all guys with doodle avatars and European accents explaining the lifecycles of various animals but I'm so glad I did.

[@camronnx7g]

Your life as a human next video

[@shenloken2]

As a gorilla you must learn additional skills such as: - Luggage testing - Barrel throwing - Climbing very high buildings - Occasionally fight large atomic breathed lizards.

[@ZeethK92]

I thought for sure the farmers were gonna kill our guy. I'm glad i was wrong.

[@SwitchFlipMan]

Proud of you buddy!

[@ZeethK92]

@SwitchFlipMan Thanks Dad!

[@Handvr]

Ah yes, an important part of gorilla survival, the surfshark vpn

[@patrickh8109]

I'd suggest "Your life as a Bonobo" but you probably don't want your channel demonitized.

[@exquisitespecimen5444]

"Your life as a human" coming when?

[@ozeppeo]

He already made that (Orang-Utan)

[@MatchaTheVibeking]

Does anyone else get a deep sense of peace while watching this guy's vids?

[@mr.toxichumor9666]

Life as a honey badger and or wolverine

[@cubetastic5503]

probably the first time in my life that i have willingly sat through an entire ad. amazing execution.

[@urphakeandgey6308]

I had to double check if their scientific names were actually "Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla." There's even a "Gorilla Gorilla."

[@wooka-x4t]

I was looking at your older videos. They did halfway decent. As soon as you're doing these animated animal videos your views skyrocketed. Me and my wife can't stop watching the orangutan when it's so funny.

[@maltheopia]

Was... was James hiding gorilla facts in the Surfshark advertisement? Interesting maneuver.

[@ozeppeo]

Please never stop making these!

[@helieltonmarcos9399]

life as gorilla ijust life as a human but in 480p.

[@sarahmcmillan2420]

That sponsored segment was top-notch

[@ShadyAugur]

My boy is big enough for sponsorships. 🥺

[@JavonRonel]

6:42 “Your arms are now massive.” Meanwhile him literally having stick figures arms

[@stopsign606]

0:49 This really reminds me of how we belong in the same Primate order

[@ChipeloAndCrew]

He made the ad unskippable by putting content into it 😭😂😂

[@iku_1013]

I love the fact that the Gorillas are using Banana phones as opposed to apple. Lol

[@isla-dingus306]

YESSSSS NEW JAMES TOLAND VIDEOOOO 🗣🗣‼️‼️👏🏻

[@MatchaTheVibeking]

"Your arms are now massive" *still has the same stick arms from when you were a baby*

[@RobinDabank-b1i]

Finally a good dad in the animal world

[@TheFragWolf]

A sponsor? get that money king

[@YOUPIMatin123]

All this to end up shot trying to save a kid that fell in your enclosure

[@DDViking]

Your life as an Octopus 🐙

[@kristianmureau2398]

That ad segment was smooth asf

[@zenko4187]

The daughter bit was hilarious.

[@danielrogers7378]

Probably the most chill video I’ve seen from this series.

[@ralleei]

i just love when a youtuber incorporates their channel's theme with their ads 😂

[@MohammedObeid-b1v]

I need a "how to human" video

[@miscellaneoussarnian5282]

As a gorilla there’s an extremely low chance that your mum (or another member of your troop) adopts baby that belongs to a just as rare species of bald ape

[@andrewb6194]

Fun Fact: in the original book, they’re not gorillas They’re a fictional species of ape known as the “Mangani” They’re rumored to be related to the Almasty of Himalayan folklore

[@miscellaneoussarnian5282]

@ I know that. It’s just that Gorillas are more associated with him because of the 1999 Disney movie (which is like number 5 on my favourites list)

[@satqur]

Rare nothing, humans make up 34% of all mammalian biomass on the planet. Livestock make up 62%, and all wild mammals put together make up only 4%. The vast majority of living primates pay taxes, and that's not an exaggeration.

[@andrewb6194]

@@miscellaneoussarnian5282 im aware, its just a fun fact

[@Billy-os5gr]

My man finally got sponsored it cool seeing a channel grow from the bottom

[@LinMyintMyatKyaw-r6m]

This guy know how to put ad

[@just_sammysam]

these are just so intersting to watch and learn all about the animals, i knew gorillas were plenty smart but i didn't know they were that smart, truly an amazing channel

[@CaligoCastra]

Thank you for making those videos! Very informative and fun to watch Would love a "live as an owl" thing. Their anatomy is funky, they are hated by every other bird, they will eat figuratively everything smaller than them. Even that is a stretch. And boi... a screeching owl is nightmare fuel.

[@InconspicuousOwl]

Yes, this.

[@marsimotonicht]

Yes

[@candybluebird]

THANK YOU FOR THE TUTORIAL. i HAVE BEEN SO ALONE AND CONFUSED.

[@Goultardtheiopgod]

40$ ill take you as one of my gorilla wives

[@Nomicth1]

Can you do your life as a human for all the animals out there

[@TheShinyShrimp]

yea we are close

[@davialdavid5316]

"Your arms are now massive" while looking at a literal stick arm😂😂😂

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

Armored Gorillas would be terrifying and a good band name

[@personaldinouse]

I was not expecting a Shrek reference in my Gorilla educational video . . .

[@grapes8209]

what an amazing rabbit hole ive fallen into, thanks for the great videos.

[@aydenbryant-giroux3133]

No way that leopard got the diddy treatment at 3:35

[@Yungteasipppppa]

That’s what ima do to you

[@Ralagathenovel]

12:13 funny

[@Lord_Nathaniel_Ashworth]

Fr

[@b.johnson6543]

The add plug was smooth

[@They_LuvP]

do life as a ant

[@maxsmart61]

Do termites also

[@abbe1255]

I find these videos very calming and therapeutic

[@wddthedraftsman8679]

Kid fell in my cage. What do I do?

[@ChrisMoore-y7t]

DO. NOT. APPROACH.

[@megladon6]

Just discovered your channel out of nowhere yesterday and watched through your content. Earned that subscriber with that wonderful dry humor and cadence. You are doing a great job.

[@Unhinged_Salmon]

I love the Shrek reference

[@tukutujuuuuju2713]

Is it me or your animations got better

[@Foxy-qi4cp]

5/5 Stars Best explanations on “How 2 Gorilla”, just what I was looking for 🙏🙏🙏

[@jayceb2511]

Let's go, another relaxing video!!!! Congrats on the sponsorship too!

[@darkdragon7210]

So this what Tarzan went through?

[@Drowsy_Melody]

this is the best way to represent an ad it makes people actually watch and not skip

[@SunyataSilver]

"Baby gorillas with glasses" is such a cool name

[@exodihq]

*it was*

[@Pachycephalosaurus-n6z]

Life as a Capybara

[@cartiermadepryce]

this is fire

[@SahilKhan-jo3et]

wake up, drink, eat, swim, sleep and repeat until you die

[@cartiermadepryce]

@@SahilKhan-jo3et what about riding crocs and being homies with everyone in the vicinity?

[@SahilKhan-jo3et]

@@cartiermadepryce nah you aren't doing that because you have to, you're doing that because you don't care

[@cam5816]

Fast cars and money

[@HenryLeslieGraham]

your life as an eternal jellyfish next please?

[@KateeAngel]

It is not really immortal, you know that right? As ait returns to polyp stage it produces new jellyfish, but doesn't turn into one again.

[@subhaa_]

Dad gorilla just casually bringing a laptop out to connect to a vpn out of nowhere is absolutely a king move 🦍

[@L1AMGT]

I don’t need a tutorial, I do this everyday🦍

[@efe75623]

Monke.

[@MrWeedCat7070]

You know KZbin ads are crazy if you even see them in your dreams, watching KZbin.

[@Michael-on3ku]

First video where I’ve seen an ad seamlessly integrated in an amusing manner