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_flower2000]

Good job, I actually watched the entire sponser segment.

[@leepik28]

can you be even a little less anoying

[@AlligatorDundee-t5k]

@@lotus_flower2000 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.

[@pncka]

RIP baby gorilla with glasses. Gone but never forgotten.

[@heatherneville4601]

I was going say something about those broken glasses 😂

[@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

[@JesusSavedMe34]

​@@CiderVG they or us?

[@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

[@ccp6696]

The only youtuber that actually manages to make ads fun

[@austincooper5336]

My sentiments exactly

[@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.

[@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. 😂

[@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

[@northofnashira2575]

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

[@amasing115]

They're watching Gorilla's gone wild

[@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

[@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...

[@FlOz-h6u]

This was surprisingly very peaceful.

[@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

[@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

[@GrayscaleMC-y4f]

*Toland

[@VivoY-rg3pk]

Yayy

[@moamal9267]

Agreed!

[@t.p.2654]

Good video, nice advertising. Ignore everyone which talks bad about it. Your doing it to make the channel even better, so tysm! ❤

[@Jamestoland]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the extra support! Glad to hear that you’re liking the videos!

[@賽萊洛]

​@@Jamestoland Please do a video on, your life as a intercontinental ballistic missile

[@ProdByHek]

Man a ton of respect to you for the great research. In case somebody missed it, 9:45 is a reference to a scientific study of gorillas using tools, being one of the most amazing spottings the use of a stick by a female gorilla to check if she was about to throw in a shallow or deep river. KUDOS.

[@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

[@Steve-gz3sy]

The species family and genus are all gorilla so gorilla gorilla gorilla 😂

[@imredeeming]

My favourite part is when the gorilla said its gorilling time and gorillad all over the place

[@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.

[@VictorHugo-zm9dw]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@Steve-gz3sy]

Monke reveal party

[@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

[@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)

[@DaivikFadtare]

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

[@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.

[@MrChickennugget360]

kidnapping princesses and plumber fighting.

[@mirroredrealities1639]

Bro the shrek bit was so good

[@crimsonwarrior9443]

This man has done the impossible, even nature documentaries have not captured the moment gorillas sign up to surfshark🔥

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@byronic-heroine]

There's like a dozen channels copying you, but you're still the best

[@Floorfloor4]

They are all good

[@ikbalsumerkan5000]

bro doesnt know inspiration exists

[@Envy-ij1lc]

so if I start making minecraft videos nobody else should?

[@JaySoBaked]

His British accent ruins it

[@BananaDynastyX]

@@ikbalsumerkan5000 If you're doing the exact same thing as someone with no changes at all, you're not inspired, you're a thief.

[@heartlesssins]

James they trying to steal yo shit bro. Format and design and all

[@proudjedi313]

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

[@Sakura_stream7140]

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

[@ggheat4975]

10:06 the shrek reference is immaculate

[@FuzztasticFilms]

Ikr lol

[@Actuallyimkale]

there’s so many youtubers out nowadays trying to steal your style, however nothing could beat the bangers that flow out from here

[@mptyalln]

literally Dinzo

[@severingruhlke6216]

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

[@MatchaTheVibeking]

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

[@burgerdaveee]

gorillas seem so chill

[@urphakeandgey6308]

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

[@helieltonmarcos9399]

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

[@mr.toxichumor9666]

Life as a honey badger and or wolverine

[@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.

[@camronn7]

Your life as a human next video

[@Qwsgwx]

That sponsorship plug was on point. I mean, I skipped through it, but I was bewildered by this visual and auditory juking.

[@byronic-heroine]

You're still the best channel of this kind. No other comes close.

[@monkeboy7744]

Cuz hes the og

[@splinter360]

Annoys me how many channels have just decided to copy you. I hope you get the engagement you deserve.

[@Tygermite]

It's like LukeTheNotable's 100 Days challenge. Once people see how viral an idea is, everyone wants a piece of that pie. Smh...

[@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

[@dwaynecooper5502]

I legit panicked for a sec I'm glad it wasn't just me 💀

[@cubetastic5503]

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

[@patrickh8109]

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

[@Handvr]

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

[@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.

[@notacat7127]

So many Channels are replicating these videos but yours are far superior

[@exquisitespecimen5444]

"Your life as a human" coming when?

[@ozeppeo]

He already made that (Orang-Utan)

[@ChipeloAndCrew]

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

[@Battlescape-Animated-History]

You should make one 'Your Life as a Human' where you're actually another animal experiencing the life of a human.

[@Purplethingyt]

Genius and underrated comment

[@Purplethingyt]

Genius and underrated comment

[@YOUPIMatin123]

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

[@MatchaTheVibeking]

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

[@danielrogers7378]

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

[@Dead_Again1313]

I'd like a "Life as a Human" video at point.

[@iku_1013]

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

[@maltheopia]

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

[@ozeppeo]

Please never stop making these!

[@kenjatouno]

This was hilarious bro. Especially how you slipped that surfshark ad in 11/10 execution! Also, the little gorillas wondering why dad is always tired, and dad having to flex all the time because he's a harem protagonist. So glad the algorithm delivered this to me.

[@HeftyWinter]

1:35 "he never wants to play, just eats and sleeps all day" damn, add in drinking and he's just like a human dad 💀

[@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

[@wisp189]

That sponsored segment was top-notch

[@Rxdz-t7l]

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

[@TheShinyShrimp]

yea we are close

[@Foxy-qi4cp]

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

[@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

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

Armored Gorillas would be terrifying and a good band name

[@stopsign606]

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

[@MohammedObeid-b1v]

I need a "how to human" video

[@RobinDabank-b1i]

Finally a good dad in the animal world

[@34r343]

anyone else notice ppl are copying his style of video?

[@Kinc6id]

Ong

[@samararg4507]

Yes! It’s so annoying! There’s so many people but also AI

[@szonator]

Dude so many people started to copy you I had to Google one of ur videos and sub to u just so I won't lose. You in the mishmash

[@SunyataSilver]

"Baby gorillas with glasses" is such a cool name

[@exodihq]

*it was*

[@They_LuvP]

do life as a ant

[@maxsmart61]

Do termites also

[@bickle99]

Omga yess

[@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

[@jayceb2511]

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

[@Reliccontent]

12:13 funny

[@Lord_Nathaniel_Ashworth]

Fr

[@ralleei]

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

[@TheFragWolf]

A sponsor? get that money king

[@MrWeedCat7070]

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

[@davialdavid5316]

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

[@zenko4187]

The daughter bit was hilarious.

[@DDViking]

Your life as an Octopus 🐙

[@Mannye3]

At what stage does small boy fall into our enclosure

[@Kaapenaar47]

The final stage

[@JavonRonel]

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

[@subhaa_]

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

[@LinMyintMyatKyaw-r6m]

This guy know how to put ad

[@wddthedraftsman8679]

Kid fell in my cage. What do I do?

[@ChrisMoore-y7t]

DO. NOT. APPROACH.

[@hippylove1425]

I love how the gorillas cell phone has a banana instead of an apple 😂

[@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.