The LAST LAWLESS LAND in America: Slab City

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  • Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
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  • @OfftheCuff_Series
    @OfftheCuff_Series  2 года назад +19

    Our latest video is about OFF-GRID HOMES IN THE DESERT ruclips.net/video/wgUkjbMhF18/видео.html

    • @mehoffjack
      @mehoffjack Год назад

      I make a lot of dink comments but I just wanted to say that you did a great job with this endeavor. Super interesting. Wish it was longer.

    • @grwi8765
      @grwi8765 10 месяцев назад

      Why don't you show the trash that piles up out there, the burnt out RVs and trailers, the loose running dogs. This is just another puff piece that tells only half the story about as place that should have been shut down years ago!

  • @steve8234
    @steve8234 2 года назад +10

    People think that this place is in the middle of nowhere, but it's 20 miles from a Walmart, and 4 miles from the next town.

  • @Mitch1977
    @Mitch1977 4 года назад +890

    Poor little fella just wants someone to build houses. Sometimes you can learn a lot from the kids if you really listen.

    • @raven77737
      @raven77737 4 года назад +41

      Yes .. That broke my heart . But you are right about learning more from the children . They SEE the world differently!

    • @pbohearn
      @pbohearn 4 года назад +35

      And that all he knows is cities are “cool” and that the future will bring houses and the concept of property ownership. Ok I’m coming from a bias that education (learning) in its broadest meaning is always good, and certainly this child is getting some kind of education, but he’s also missing out. Has anyone taught him to read? Math? Science?

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 4 года назад +32

      Listen.. he said Mom, get me out of this stupid shithole.. I’m already behind the social and educational curve

    • @spacedandy7555
      @spacedandy7555 4 года назад +46

      Raven Reda Fuck off hippie burnout. That kids getting fucked over by his parents shitty ass lifestyle choices. He won’t have the skills to survive in the economy of the future.

    • @dansnyder8589
      @dansnyder8589 4 года назад +43

      Poor kid has no chance. Can hardly speak. I can imagine he cannot read as well. Such a sad thing. His parents are doing no justice for him.... So they can get high....

  • @chefmike4414
    @chefmike4414 4 года назад +300

    When that kid said "that's the only thing I know" I believe him Lol

    • @chefmike4414
      @chefmike4414 4 года назад +13

      @paul rebocaOver 200 people understand, are you the kid in the video or something? Lol

    • @chefmike4414
      @chefmike4414 4 года назад +24

      @paul reboca Lol

    • @chefmike4414
      @chefmike4414 4 года назад +19

      @paul reboca Don't be jealous kid, I hope you get educated someday. If you ever leave the slab.

    • @chefmike4414
      @chefmike4414 4 года назад +11

      @paul reboca OK kid thanks

    • @george4111
      @george4111 4 года назад +6

      paul reboca someone’s mad lol

  • @suzannehubbardgerken2381
    @suzannehubbardgerken2381 2 года назад +43

    I love Slab City! I've been there a few times and stayed for a bit. Some of the people just want to be left alone to do their thing and others are really welcoming and helpful. I found it a unique and cool community.

    • @gertpacu3926
      @gertpacu3926 2 года назад +3

      Went there in June 2021 and December 2021. They say in the winter there are a ton of people but in June I saw way more than in December. December was great though,, June not so much. Almost got robbed just because I drive a nice looking truck and 5th wheeler. Glad I had my 120lbs german shepherd in my 5th wheel when I went to the Range. I also have an attack kitty :) But I was invited to the range just so the others in this group could try to rob me. Not cool.. I loved the free vibe though, just too many drug users for me to want to stay out there longer than a week or two.

    • @keniken6003
      @keniken6003 Год назад +1

      If you ever feel like dropping out. Come to Europe. Off grid living is alive and well here. Without the murders. Hard drugs and guns are kept out of it.

  • @BunneRabb
    @BunneRabb 4 года назад +1290

    The "last" lawless land in America? You seem to have forgotten congress.

    • @scottbaxendale323
      @scottbaxendale323 4 года назад +26

      Or the WH.

    • @BunneRabb
      @BunneRabb 4 года назад +58

      @@scottbaxendale323 No, the president isn't a criminal. We avoided electing a criminal in 2016.

    • @JonBurrier
      @JonBurrier 4 года назад +10

      @@BunneRabb a c a b

    • @deborahhernandez1505
      @deborahhernandez1505 4 года назад +1

      You sir made me laugh! Much appreciated!

    • @maxzorin9425
      @maxzorin9425 4 года назад +30

      Utterly amazing how so many Americans turn EVERYTHING into politics.

  • @Itsalexusblack
    @Itsalexusblack 4 года назад +380

    Can we appreciate the sign at 2:20 that says “donations appreciated
    We need
    Coffee rolling papers weed Tobacco”

    • @elizabethshaw734
      @elizabethshaw734 4 года назад +20

      Nice to know they're not a bunch of drunks! :-)

    • @nosaj9167
      @nosaj9167 4 года назад +5

      Lol just grow some

    • @Bug_Bait
      @Bug_Bait 4 года назад +3

      Jason Ancell Grow some in a desert?

    • @jonathonlopez1111
      @jonathonlopez1111 4 года назад +7

      @Joe Saffels stfu you liked your own comment

    • @davixoxo4227
      @davixoxo4227 3 года назад +1

      It's probably such a vibe at night there 😭

  • @naztubes
    @naztubes 3 года назад +7

    The Superman guy's attitude is the best one in this video, he sums it up so simply; love is all one, all the same, universal. We're really not that complicated when we leave behind our complicated concepts about life.

  • @leslieclanton5750
    @leslieclanton5750 4 года назад +49

    I just saw a old friend of mine I haven't talked to in years! WOW!

  • @catsreviews1317
    @catsreviews1317 5 лет назад +325

    I lived here for 6 months, I learned so much responsibilities and do NOT regret it! I loved everyone and meeting new people without any hesitation.

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  5 лет назад +4

      So glad to hear it! For more similar content, subscribe to our channel :)

    • @jackcoleman5618
      @jackcoleman5618 5 лет назад +25

      How much are their 8balls sellin for ??$

    • @bulletproof4716
      @bulletproof4716 4 года назад +24

      Jack Coleman ask your ole lady she was there turning tricks

    • @RabbitSide
      @RabbitSide 4 года назад +15

      @@jackcoleman5618 You need to buy the whole pool table

    • @sherpaderpdingo3405
      @sherpaderpdingo3405 4 года назад +20

      What did you do to make money? Genuinely curious how these people pay for their necessities

  • @alicehallam7949
    @alicehallam7949 4 года назад +246

    There's a few drug addicts and crazies wherever you go, but this highlights the many good and decent people at the Slabs. Best narration and production quality I've seen on this topic. Well done.

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  4 года назад +4

      Thanks! If you like this, you’ll likely enjoy our newest episode on Amazon Prime that follows the Chicago street racing scene. www.amazon.com/Off-the-Cuf/dp/B07R6PKR45

    • @mwoods4608
      @mwoods4608 3 года назад +2

      I didn't see the pretty mountain in the other documentary!! Its nice

    • @Kimdino1
      @Kimdino1 2 года назад

      Unfortunately, experience shows that even if they are only a tiny minority the outside world will focus on the drug addicts & crazies to the point of being blind to the majority being good folk. This is likely to be built into a reason to shut the whole place down.

    • @tomtee4442
      @tomtee4442 2 года назад

      @@Kimdino1 No I don't think so it's complaints to government and they pass laws to screw us all. Or shut down Slab City because of these crack and meth heads unfortunately they are the worst kind. The one meth head seemed alright but wait till he doesn't get his daily fix and runs out of money. This makes a person using crack or meth steal from anyone to get high. And they literally end up doing anything and loosing everything.

    • @suspendeddisbelief401
      @suspendeddisbelief401 2 года назад +1

      I much prefer the film makers being less 'in there'. Let the people & place speak for themselves. Not the best Slab city doc.

  • @leahgolden7242
    @leahgolden7242 3 года назад +19

    Great video! I appreciate that you showed the culture and love there! I’ve seen other RUclipsrs paint the people that live as a bunch of crazies and act like they were going to get killed.....all for views! You have me as a new subscriber because I can see how genuine and kind you are! Thanks for being a good human!

  • @catherinehaslam9092
    @catherinehaslam9092 7 месяцев назад

    Hats off to you! I have seen many Slab City documentaries... This is great!! Keep up the good work

  • @tommy1138
    @tommy1138 4 года назад +819

    The older I get the more I understand the appeal of places like this. Society has become more detached from reality and social media is isolating us more than ever.
    People are meant to interact and thrive together in person, not through screens.

    • @frogwearingwellies6149
      @frogwearingwellies6149 4 года назад +20

      Ok, boomer.

    • @pckpat
      @pckpat 4 года назад +28

      Yeah, this is really a "thriving" community. Glad to see that young boy is getting a first-class edumacation....future mayor of SlabTown, for sure.

    • @jackaction7077
      @jackaction7077 4 года назад +26

      @@frogwearingwellies6149 Most of us are Gen X'rs and above you weak minded little troll..Get it right..Boomers were born after WW2 to the early 60s

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 4 года назад +2

      Mufnstuf I’m glad this is inspirational to you

    • @seannewhouse1943
      @seannewhouse1943 4 года назад +2

      I just too bad the sames the case with the others I've read how they like to drive people off and everything else what the f*** man what're they so worried about all this Obsession about people types and comparisons like there's not enough of a homeless problem for one thing in our country and that's just for one thing

  • @sarahsosa13
    @sarahsosa13 4 года назад +172

    I love seeing where I grew up and still currently live through the eyes of others who never seen it. Living here will humble you and make you appreciate the minor things.

    • @ijustchangedmyname7794
      @ijustchangedmyname7794 4 года назад +3

      Reichsflugscheibenchemtrailpilot der NWO People don’t wear panties there?

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +5

      Damn well said Sarah.

    • @melanieelliott8417
      @melanieelliott8417 4 года назад +4

      So will cancer.

    • @girlfriendofnone
      @girlfriendofnone 4 года назад +17

      I completely understand. I lived in a small free town community in Denmark: Christiania ~ Startede out the same in the 70ies. And is now an oasis in the midst of Copenhagen of free thinkers and free spirits of the world. There should be more places for the broken and the 'misfits'. I not that we don't like the commen world - it just doesn't make us happy. And everybody has the right to persue happiness. And obtain it!

    • @MrThenry1988
      @MrThenry1988 4 года назад +6

      Like a bath?

  • @adampaige5861
    @adampaige5861 4 года назад +2

    Well done video. There is a sort of beauty to this place. I think we all wish we lived off the grid like this sometimes.

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  4 года назад

      Thanks Adam! Have you checked out the rest of our channel?

  • @TooLameToDie
    @TooLameToDie 4 года назад +4

    I'm glad to see it's all still there...mostly. I'm homesick and think about going back all the time.

  • @mystapaice2812
    @mystapaice2812 4 года назад +457

    It would be cool if someone started a small education centre out there so the kids have an opportunity to learn

    • @Gunzee
      @Gunzee 4 года назад +44

      The library would be great for that. However I have a feeling the thing inhabiting the library would be against it.

    • @Brandon-cp3eb
      @Brandon-cp3eb 4 года назад +19

      It's a mile from Niland which has public schools and spittin distance from El Centro.

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +43

      There are school busses that pick up and drop off the kids every school day. Churchs often bring kids art supplies, kid books etc.

    • @theresa_lili
      @theresa_lili 4 года назад +13

      Who says they aren't being taught by their parents? What a miserable person you must be.

    • @coconutoes
      @coconutoes 4 года назад +40

      @@theresa_lili how is he miserable for suggesting a reasonable and much *needed* idea? i think it's horrible that these kids don't get that great of an opportunity to learn compared to other kids!

  • @jacoblivingston87
    @jacoblivingston87 4 года назад +20

    This is where i grew up. Right across from the salton city! Miss home.

    • @user-ry9pz4ui2n
      @user-ry9pz4ui2n 4 года назад +8

      You grew up in Slab? I'd be curious to hear the perspective of an adult who grew up there.

  • @gabrielbaez8034
    @gabrielbaez8034 4 года назад +41

    3:17 My heart hurts for that little boy. He know it should be better.

    • @mwoods4608
      @mwoods4608 3 года назад +1

      Kids in your very town know life should be better. Living out there doesn't change it. These kids aren't exposed to social media which is ruining the youth

    • @gabrielbaez8034
      @gabrielbaez8034 3 года назад +7

      @@mwoods4608 The parents ruin the youth. The selfish lazy parents.

    • @OP-tb3ww
      @OP-tb3ww 3 года назад +3

      Kid is the only one with any ambition

  • @puck34fan
    @puck34fan 3 года назад +127

    Wondering how many are running from the law and just hiding out there.

    • @hcraig12
      @hcraig12 3 года назад +16

      Bout 47% of'em are

    • @mwoods4608
      @mwoods4608 3 года назад +15

      Probably the same amount that are hiding from the law in any town

    • @Secret4u2hear
      @Secret4u2hear 3 года назад +5

      @@mwoods4608 how about they can't afford a slice of cheese but they can afford a bad of weed or worse lol Fascinating.

    • @pieru
      @pieru 3 года назад +1

      how many australians are related to a banished criminal?

    • @sudcciv6443
      @sudcciv6443 3 года назад +1

      PLENTY! As long as they do not draw attention to themselves, the ICSO leaves the place be!

  • @tiffanysullivan5454
    @tiffanysullivan5454 4 года назад +23

    That Love is Universal Mountain must remain intact forever! What a beautiful piece of art, and everyone is included and respected. We need more of that❤

  • @ymiinar4014
    @ymiinar4014 4 года назад +39

    The outdoor art museum is very cool. Lots of beautiful things going on!

  • @audreykarlen6347
    @audreykarlen6347 4 года назад +9

    me and my family friends have houses within half an hour from here. this place is so beautiful and peaceful!! i love it

    • @DutchKing
      @DutchKing 4 года назад +5

      Can you go take that kid to social services please, thanks 🙏.

  • @milesb315
    @milesb315 4 года назад +282

    If society collapsed they wouldn’t know the difference.

    • @RabbitSide
      @RabbitSide 4 года назад +18

      If society collapsed we’d be screwed here. Everyone here relies on society’s wastefulness. If that machine stopped, our dumpsters would dry up.

    • @localwalker5696
      @localwalker5696 4 года назад +6

      It has

    • @milesb315
      @milesb315 3 года назад +2

      RabbitSide , even if society collapsed there would still be plenty of trash left.

    • @RabbitSide
      @RabbitSide 3 года назад +2

      Molasses very true. I guess for a while there would be even more trash! But then everyone would be using it...

    • @avaparker9007
      @avaparker9007 3 года назад +3

      You are probably right..but I'm thinking they would be just as happy..

  • @shaunmai111
    @shaunmai111 4 года назад +69

    I’m a photographer and I’ve been to slab city a few times. My favorite is east Jesus. The people there are beyond nice.

    • @jamesjerome6942
      @jamesjerome6942 4 года назад +5

      Crab city is a better name or crap city, even better, hibernating bums who only come-out for marijuana scraps from a discarded mostly smoked marijuana joint, tie it on a fishing line and throw it out the side of the car and drive around their decrepit village of shit art and architecture, nice my hairy ass, mindless bums with nothing going for them. Sniff a toke a mile away, probably most of them will turn and join the safety-and-security apparatus (security, police, military), replace sniffer dogs with sniffer bums, no need to tell, teach, train them, they already told, taught, trained themselves long ago

    • @chuckbutler8114
      @chuckbutler8114 4 года назад +3

      It seems like a really cool place. Some people like to feel free and at peace and I admire that

    • @Terrordyne
      @Terrordyne 4 года назад +5

      East Jesus was rad! I was just there yesterday!

    • @CynthiaGaskin-rf5eg
      @CynthiaGaskin-rf5eg 2 дня назад

      I bet they have an inner peace. Jesus is amazing Savior.

  • @dandelestry7440
    @dandelestry7440 5 лет назад +8

    This was an awesome episode! Well done to the Off the Cuf Crew!

  • @jenniferjones1240
    @jenniferjones1240 3 года назад +42

    The little guy just wants homes built 😔 breaks my heart to see a child living there

    • @neilterry1726
      @neilterry1726 3 года назад +1

      And yet he's probably happier than you are.

    • @yogetrekt8243
      @yogetrekt8243 2 года назад +2

      @@neilterry1726 delusional

  • @lmoore5264
    @lmoore5264 3 года назад +3

    I love this video. I would love to live there. Always liked the dream of living off grid and just doing whatever whenever I wanted. It's on my bucket list to visit there.

  • @pebblesc.2216
    @pebblesc.2216 4 года назад +5

    First time I've watched ur channel an just wanted to say you done an awesome job looking forward to watching more..GREAT JOB!👍😉

  • @johnnywhite5835
    @johnnywhite5835 4 года назад +60

    Why do I get a sense of the hill have eyes 👀

    • @jadieoflynn4376
      @jadieoflynn4376 3 года назад +1

      Because that's exactly what it's like! I wouldn't be caught dead there.

  • @katm.1124
    @katm.1124 4 года назад +1

    very VERY cool video. I want to go to this place!!

  • @berntandersen662
    @berntandersen662 3 года назад +4

    Thanx everybody for keeping Rainbow Gatherings alive- Its more than 40 years since my first Gathering- But I still enjoy-Shine on -

  • @cassy9530
    @cassy9530 4 года назад +176

    2:20 the sign says donations greatly appreciated...we need coffee rolling papers weed tobacco lol me too!!!

  • @candysantillo3325
    @candysantillo3325 4 года назад +9

    This was exceptionally well done.Great job!

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  4 года назад

      We appreciate it, Candy :) Be sure to subscribe to get all of our similar content in the future!

  • @susiejo6947
    @susiejo6947 4 года назад

    Love visiting Slab City & surrounding area!! Great video!

  • @CartoonMuse69
    @CartoonMuse69 4 года назад +1

    This shows that LIFE is about LIFE. Things come and go, but true freedom can most times be found in needing nothing. Can't wait too visit.

  • @nathanbbyrum
    @nathanbbyrum 4 года назад +405

    "Down With Corperate Greed!"
    "Anarchy Rules!"
    ~5 min later~
    "Anybody going to Wal-Mart?"

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +30

      Nathan not a lot of anarchy at the Slabs. Just Folks trying to live on what they have. Lots of cooperation and love shared there.

    • @markbragg7405
      @markbragg7405 4 года назад +17

      John Kennedy tell that to the librarian

    • @chuckiepeoples
      @chuckiepeoples 4 года назад +20

      John Kennedy Those people definitely smell terrible and steal. Lots of padlocks.

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +22

      @@chuckiepeoples They steal padlocks? How many of your padlocks have been stolen?

    • @samfacio90
      @samfacio90 4 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @TheDasbull
    @TheDasbull 5 лет назад +17

    Interesting place... Hopefully the people living there are doing well! I like the art created from discarded items and that the people's there care for one another. Great video👍

  • @michaelkaiser4674
    @michaelkaiser4674 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing life with enthusiasm and passion for the people man

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  4 года назад

      We're glad you enjoyed the episode! We're looking forward to bringing you more content. Do you have any suggestions on where we should go next?

  • @morganj9323
    @morganj9323 3 года назад +3

    They probably have the most amazing stories and they seem so wise in a way.

  • @redriver6541
    @redriver6541 4 года назад +7

    1000.... Good work fellas. Great video you've done here. Have always wondered about this place....since Alexander Supertramp.

  • @cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605
    @cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605 5 лет назад +4

    Nice job of videoing. (is that a word) Like your style, keep up the great work....new subbie.

  • @sweetpeapebley7123
    @sweetpeapebley7123 4 года назад +3

    Heaven on earth! Building my ranch and am loving it all!! Cannot wait to meet more amazing souls

  • @TheleastofHis
    @TheleastofHis 3 года назад +2

    Very great show! Well done! Thank you!!! So beautiful!

  • @mysticmogwai8184
    @mysticmogwai8184 4 года назад +77

    (Little boy at 3:30 😔 I love you beautiful soul and I am asking creator to bless your life.)

    • @sisdaniellee
      @sisdaniellee 4 года назад

      He holds a bright future.

    • @thedutchhose2378
      @thedutchhose2378 4 года назад +2

      R Hopzing sounds suspiciously like the book of fairytales, or one similar.

  • @odysseyofbuckofive9924
    @odysseyofbuckofive9924 5 лет назад +8

    Wonderfully executed video. Glad to see Cornelius is still there! Love her. 👍🏼

    •  5 лет назад +1

      @Ex Slab Resident thats some weird ass shit

    • @jonmacdonald5345
      @jonmacdonald5345 5 лет назад

      Ex Slab Resident You're Right as A Toaster I would be offended

  • @znowicotton5176
    @znowicotton5176 4 года назад +18

    I love that a place like this even exists. Please don't take that away.

  • @neuroisis85
    @neuroisis85 2 года назад +18

    I just watched the Earthship episode. What a great place this would be to build them!

    • @zaner7431
      @zaner7431 2 года назад

      RIGHT??!! thinkin the same thing

    • @yagruumbagaarn
      @yagruumbagaarn 2 года назад +1

      @@zaner7431 looks like they tried using that tech but just for skate ramps. priorities.

    • @greenghost6416
      @greenghost6416 2 года назад

      Earthships are expensive and labor intensive. It would be much easier and cheaper to just build with wood.

  • @kayakkootenaybc
    @kayakkootenaybc 4 года назад +5

    Very inspiring video. Great camera work and edits! But what a trippy place. Hope it stays the same forever....

  • @lhughes6656
    @lhughes6656 5 лет назад +7

    This was too short! I wanna see more. Awesome job!

  • @lizzgrim
    @lizzgrim 4 года назад +2

    this place is amazing! a need to visit here before I die!

  • @CupcakeGalLurvRupertSarah
    @CupcakeGalLurvRupertSarah 3 года назад +1

    It took me a moment, but I realised where I've seen this place before. That old dude at 9:36 is in Hurts's music video 'Somebody To Die For'. Such a cool place, hope I can visit one day! Peace and love x

  • @jgclark45
    @jgclark45 5 лет назад +17

    there are a lot of broken people in the world that need a place like this. Good or bad they can get a sense of community or be left alone. I think it is better than living on the streets. Not perfect but is any city perfect?

  • @GodofWarChuka
    @GodofWarChuka 4 года назад +239

    It kind of reminds me of Fallout or Borderlands.

  • @betweenthepoles
    @betweenthepoles 4 года назад +1

    That “East Jesus” is amazing! A whole huge museum of found-object art.

  • @lindamueller2858
    @lindamueller2858 3 года назад +3

    What a refreshing story its interesting , makes me want to give up everything and go live there..

  • @wolco003
    @wolco003 5 лет назад +38

    Lived in my VW for a couple years in the early 90's. Had a kid and got back on the grid. This place looks homey....

    • @maryloublackwell5909
      @maryloublackwell5909 4 года назад

      was it a bus or a rabbit?

    • @wolco003
      @wolco003 4 года назад +2

      @@maryloublackwell5909 '71 bus

    • @marqweetagill127
      @marqweetagill127 4 года назад +1

      Jason Rodriguez Good Luck my brother!! Wish you nothing but the best

  • @isaacjesusbidoya8544
    @isaacjesusbidoya8544 4 года назад +10

    That Superman hoodie complete with flowing red cape😎

    • @isaacjesusbidoya8544
      @isaacjesusbidoya8544 4 года назад

      Oops sweater..thought it was a hoodie...it's still sick af...lol

  • @magicunicorn4070
    @magicunicorn4070 4 года назад +2

    Wonderful documentary!

  • @er1115
    @er1115 4 года назад +3

    Humbolt county Mountains as well. California is a different world. I love it.

    • @kathyclark8274
      @kathyclark8274 2 года назад

      Ah yes, Humbolt County up in NoCal. "I've got a peaceful, easy feelin' . . .🎶

  • @tylertucker666123
    @tylertucker666123 4 года назад +271

    I had a neighbor who spent a year and a half at slab city in the early 2000's. He had a few hundred polaroid pictures he'd taken while there. He said it was the worst decision of his life to stay out there as long as he did. He knew of 4 murders during his time there and witnessed one when a junkie stabbed an older guy to death. My neighbor said he still had nightmares of the sound the old guy made while he bled to death. Honestly the place is a shithole and I'd never visit there after talking with my neighbor.

    • @generalkayoss7347
      @generalkayoss7347 4 года назад +58

      Still probably safer than the rest of California.

    • @Will-tm5bj
      @Will-tm5bj 4 года назад +38

      @@generalkayoss7347 that's stupid

    • @mandiespringer7340
      @mandiespringer7340 4 года назад +18

      @@generalkayoss7347 right. How many murders does a city have daily? All of America has crazy people who kill over dumbass shit

    • @Basuko_Smoker
      @Basuko_Smoker 4 года назад +11

      Well, thank America as a whole for selling guns to everyone

    • @Goldenhawk583
      @Goldenhawk583 4 года назад +48

      @@Basuko_Smoker you think he stabbed the guy with a gun?

  • @colt45peacemaker
    @colt45peacemaker 5 лет назад +47

    Reminds me of all those apocalyptic B movies from the 1980's.

  • @jrcrandall8548
    @jrcrandall8548 8 месяцев назад

    Holy crap I didn't think I would corn go on this.awesome

  • @veronamartin5285
    @veronamartin5285 4 года назад +6

    Hey! Was going through my saved videos & came across this one. I hope those who still reside here are safe and well from the pandemic. Thinking of you all. ❤

  • @brokenvintagefilms1378
    @brokenvintagefilms1378 5 лет назад +10

    I loved this. It's ridiculous you guys don't have more subscribers, this is one of the best Slab videos I've seen man

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  5 лет назад +3

      OtterTheOtter so glad to hear it! We wanted to capture Slab City in a different tone than what we had seen out there. We just recently launched our page so we are slowly building. If you know of anyone who would be interested in this type of content please share!

    • @dynochronlock
      @dynochronlock 4 года назад

      better then vices slab city !

  • @Nebulung
    @Nebulung 4 года назад +64

    When I'm off my medication for major depression I dream about living there.

    • @SassyUnicorn86
      @SassyUnicorn86 4 года назад +6

      Hey, when I’m on a depressive cycle I think of moving here

    • @cassandraharris442
      @cassandraharris442 4 года назад

      Did you make it?

    • @TheLaurynPetrie
      @TheLaurynPetrie 4 года назад

      Saxton Hale I think it looks great

    • @uberleethunter
      @uberleethunter 4 года назад

      @GohModley did you make it ?

    • @davidschmidt270
      @davidschmidt270 4 года назад +2

      @GohModley God I've been a few times....I hope you are ok friend... whomever you are

  • @lindalowe8341
    @lindalowe8341 4 года назад +1

    Bless their hearts. I hardly recognized Radar Love and it's one of my most favorite songs! Need a drummer for that song.

  • @mikefitchNYC1971
    @mikefitchNYC1971 Год назад +1

    Awesome job on this documentary. New subscriber.

  • @trask9100
    @trask9100 4 года назад +128

    I had a family member who lived there for a year and a half. Murders occur pretty frequently despite the tiny population, mainly due to the fact that every other person is a junkie, or psychotic and off their meds. There aren't very many actual "anarchists" that live there, just a few that can tolerate it. Supposedly it wasn't super uncommon for junkies to take their kids with them there, and it always turns into a mess.

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +22

      You are like Congress "I was told, I heard." No first hand information. I lived there last winter. No one was killed and I felt safe. Food, water and showers all available. Your family member is not telling the truth.

    • @peecmkr45
      @peecmkr45 4 года назад +14

      The murders wouldn't happen as easily if people had guns to defend themselves from the wackos or druggies.

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +22

      David you are like the democrats full of 2nd hand information. "I heard." "My sister said." I lived there one winter season and saw no murders. Arguments yes, pusing people and some attempted bulling yes. No serious harm and certainly no one was killed. I saw a drunk fall into a fire and we all gave her betasone cream, bandages etc. that we had. Someone with a car even took her to a free clinic. I saw her a few days later and she smile and said I was really wasted but got a lot of help. I have a car and before I made my every three day trip to Walmart or to town I made it a point to ask others like Spider, Kas, MoJoe if they wanted to go with if I had room orgive me a list and money and I'll pick up anything for them. No one ever asked me for money, food yes, water, yes beer yes. David go there and experience the Slabs yourself. If you behave yourself, don't pick fights or intrude no one will harm you. Be a man not a little girl. There are women living here that roam around un molested and free. I look forward to meeting you.

    • @seannewhouse1943
      @seannewhouse1943 4 года назад +2

      I like how they make it like you better watch your s*** around here or else

    • @VomitPinata
      @VomitPinata 4 года назад +9

      @@BangkokJohn It's not that difficult to comprehend why the standard practice of using anonymous sources and - here's the most important part - KEEPING THEM ANONYMOUS exists. It's not some new thing invented by the democrats. It's necessary. For example, just imagine how many more names would be on the "Clinton Body Count" list if journalists and investigative branches outed their anonymous sources? The guy who leaked the Lynch/Clinton tarmac meeting would've made the cut! Also, Despite what Fox tells you both sides are equally guilty of engaging in the 2nd hand "Many people are saying" & "An extremely credible source has told me..." BS whenever it suits them. To imply otherwise is simply hypocritical. In fact, those are both direct quotes from Trump to back up unsubstantiated claims he made about the Left. Not for nothing, but he has yet to produce that "extremely credible" Kenyan birth certificate to this day, btw.
      What I'm saying is, don't simply accept & regugitate everything you read or hear from right wing biased news sources. Like the biased news sources on the left, they're mainly pushing their own agenda/propaganda and selling it as news. An opinion or accusation doesn't magically become fact just because we may personally agree with it. Anyway, I get the idea that you genuinely care and you seem like a decent dude. So cheers! Live free and travel safe, brother.

  • @pinkythechihuahua3156
    @pinkythechihuahua3156 4 года назад +8

    Thank you for your tour of Slab City and Salvation Mountain. I'm in the Coachella Valley and this place is not far from me. One of these days I'd like to see it. 🌴🌸😀😊😌😀😊😌😀😊

    • @chuckiepeoples
      @chuckiepeoples 4 года назад +1

      Karen Shepherd Lots of meth heads & garbage. Best of luck. It’s gross.

    • @Kanamit.
      @Kanamit. 4 года назад +1

      @@chuckiepeoples It's definitely not a 60's type of place, even though it may look so. The Hippie's revolution of the 60's was real. This place is more or less a big homeless camp with a few exceptions.

    • @RabbitSide
      @RabbitSide 4 года назад

      If you do come out, make sure to come see us!

  • @scottcupp8129
    @scottcupp8129 4 года назад +3

    reinforces my idea of turning my van in to a camper van and moving to a place like this. This is just totally awesome!

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 3 года назад +1

      Winter only. In March to June Pahrump, NV. July - Oct Wisconsin then back to the Slabs.

    • @marklawson2
      @marklawson2 3 года назад

      @@BangkokJohn Whats going on in Pahrump, NV? Gets pretty hot there as well, no? I'm about to retire, thinking northern Arizona for summer, slabs for the winter

  • @denahcampbell
    @denahcampbell 3 года назад +2

    The soundtrack is amazing- the last song is my absolute favorite!♥️

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  3 года назад +1

      So glad to hear that :) You an find the song here: slumboys.bandcamp.com/releases

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart Год назад

      Oh yay I was also wondering what artist

  • @jodywells7519
    @jodywells7519 4 года назад +74

    Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose! Apparently

    • @blessedplace9257
      @blessedplace9257 4 года назад +6

      There is always something to lose.

    • @benderpsych0423
      @benderpsych0423 4 года назад +9

      Janis Joplin?

    • @chazer200
      @chazer200 4 года назад

      Obviously, you do not understand freedom. As yourself if you are free...

    • @tommygunner8680
      @tommygunner8680 4 года назад +1

      Kris kristofferson's lyrics

    • @timothywells3908
      @timothywells3908 4 года назад +1

      Oh nice a relative , apparently all wells think the same because I’m right there with ya😂

  • @lisaconn3432
    @lisaconn3432 4 года назад +4

    That was Interesting. I really enjoyed watching ty

  • @jamesdoughty8086
    @jamesdoughty8086 3 года назад

    Very well done guys, enjoyed it...

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  3 года назад

      Thanks so much! Be sure to check out our other videos. We're sure you'll enjoy those as well :)

  • @ross1116
    @ross1116 4 года назад +5

    These videos always make slab city seem nicer than it is like its more good than bad. You can tell the guy making this video only spent a few hours there. Of course its exciting when your only there for a short time.

    • @grwi8765
      @grwi8765 10 месяцев назад

      They also never show the piles of trash out there. With every year more piles up while nobody takes the time to dispose of their garbage properly. Also the town dump is off limits while they are not residents in Niland, ie not paying property taxes.

  • @Oakwise86
    @Oakwise86 4 года назад +15

    If society completely collapses, at least I have hope, this is beautiful to me. The human spirit prevails.

    • @ummmno3871
      @ummmno3871 4 года назад +2

      Lol... yeah with help from Walmart down the road

  • @freddyloks4203
    @freddyloks4203 4 года назад +7

    The guy in the "Superman" suit reminds me of Dennis Leary serious & he even talked like him. Slab City my prayers for all those who help keep that place alive...💕⚠️👏

  • @CunningStuntsGoFast
    @CunningStuntsGoFast 4 года назад

    i think this just reinforced my strong believe in the concervative disciplined aproach of getting done what needs to be done .

  • @lynnfyffe7910
    @lynnfyffe7910 5 лет назад +17

    God bless them all

  • @paulacampbell2064
    @paulacampbell2064 4 года назад +2

    This is amazing

  • @Jojo-gg6jc
    @Jojo-gg6jc 3 года назад

    Great video, as I have watched several of them, and most the residents there, enjoy living there. It's very intriguing, I think I would go out there and check it out, there seems to be good community, they watch out for each other, and have genuineness about them. ❣️😊

  • @stephenbaldwin9078
    @stephenbaldwin9078 3 года назад

    This was absolutely 100 percent insightful.

  • @Wandering_Nowhere
    @Wandering_Nowhere 2 года назад +5

    This is pretty much the inspiration for Stab City in GTAV. Even has that Range stage and lots of couches lol

  • @DutchKing
    @DutchKing 4 года назад +280

    Feel sad for the kid.

    • @bkermike
      @bkermike 4 года назад +33

      @Old Luke I'm not putting down what your perspective is... But in all honesty.. If you look at the millions of people working 10hour days, and in China over half the population are working 12+hour days 6 days a week.. To just survive..
      And in our Western world middle class and upper-class families work and argue, fight over pathetic things.. And the "lowerclass" have benefits breadline life hanging over them paycheck to paycheck, while the homeless are seeking benefits while addicted to medications originally prescribed...
      And a school system which is not teaching kids what REAL life is? Just systemising our youth, meaning the future generations are perpetuating and living the same issues... In a broken system, run by out of touch individuals, and groups with a know it all agenda, poisoning the food chain with chemicals... Processed crap, and dividing our countries through politics and religion.
      So.. Has this kid really been born into poverty? Maybe his child hood is positively more peaceful than 80%+ of the worlds population...
      It will become increasingly so rare in the future for a child to actually have a simple care free open air child hood.. Without the system sucking them up.
      Maybe poverty is a perspective.. Maybe we are in poverty in our own way. Maybe the children crawling around in the slums of India. Or the sex slaves in slums and buildings at part of the world are the ones in poverty.
      Peace brother:). Just a thought share for ya :)

    • @bkermike
      @bkermike 4 года назад +6

      @Old Luke well, as someone who's tried arguing a better future with people who have the means to make that difference.. I can attest, power, games and money is unfortunately the life some of these only enjoy while many suffer...
      Cattle. :(.
      Im free, peace..
      Forget all logic, and the world becomes beautiful... Pass platform 9 and 3 quarters hahaha that's just the silly divide world going on behind the scenes.
      Times an illusion... The elites and "game players" need to help humanity by worshipping nature, not their patented hybrid stuff which they're trying to make everyone eat from birth.

    • @ct9827
      @ct9827 4 года назад

      @@bkermike True!

    • @rule_brittania2142
      @rule_brittania2142 4 года назад +1

      @Old Luke Lack the pedigree? They're not dogs, they're kids. Not all kids fit in to the one-size-fits-all education system, not all kids learn the same, and not all parents want their children trained like dogs so they can be well oiled cogs in the machine. From a few seconds of filming you've deduced that this child is not cared for or given attention and lacks pedigree (whatever that means)? Not sure you should be teaching any children with views like that, certainly wouldn't want you teaching my son, his dad didn't come with breeding certification to show his pedigree.

    • @rule_brittania2142
      @rule_brittania2142 4 года назад

      @Old Luke Wow, so now you are assuming from a very short clip that the child in the video is a product of incest? Cool dude.

  • @paulj0557tonehead
    @paulj0557tonehead 3 года назад

    Looks like heaven. And nice DEVO🎶

  • @keithnoneya
    @keithnoneya 2 года назад +2

    This would be a great community for Earth-ships to be built here. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  2 года назад +1

      That's a great idea! It'd be a huge endeavor for the Slab City community to come together to build an Earthship, though. Not sure they'd want to

    • @keithnoneya
      @keithnoneya 2 года назад

      @@OfftheCuff_Series I think if they really knew the benefits of it they would. Cool living, no water issues, grow you're own food right in your home. It would solve a lot of their problems and make life more enjoyable for them all. The houses don't even have to be fancy and they are built our of junk just lying around, they can be as basic as anyone wants. Here's a link to a guy who does some explaining of them. ruclips.net/video/efI77fzBgvg/видео.html They can even be built large enough for meeting halls or businesses. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

  • @420blazechucky9
    @420blazechucky9 4 года назад +129

    “A lot of the people are friendly here”
    **proceeds to scream at dogs**
    “Yea their pretty good dogs”

  • @ricovonspacewolf4352
    @ricovonspacewolf4352 4 года назад +35

    “Im retired”...Mad Max welcome to the retirement dome. This is a hard core retirement plan.

  • @philipegoulet448
    @philipegoulet448 3 года назад

    How do you only have 47.2k subscribers, your content is really good!

  • @kangeroobru
    @kangeroobru 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic production. Love the cinematography

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  4 года назад

      Thanks! Have you had a chance to watch any of our other videos yet?

  • @laurelmcclendon6119
    @laurelmcclendon6119 4 года назад +16

    They need to take all that glass there breaking and mix with cement n make some dome houses.

  • @enlightenmentbarbie
    @enlightenmentbarbie 4 года назад +16

    I’ve been camping on my land in the Mojave desert for two weeks in July where it was around 115 every day- man! It was rugged and really fun but I wouldn’t do it again at that time of year. Saving up for a cabin 😜 but I definitely get the appeal of being in a community off grid like that. Mine will have ceiling fans and a well and solar and the creature comforts you need, cause I’m not as rugged as these people- but there’s a tiny community somewhat like this by my land and it’s really cool what people are doing there. A lot of creativity ingenuity recycling, music, stories, art, it’s freeing to visit those friends but I’m still stoked for s cabin with a legit shower. The desert rocks! 🌈🔮

    • @chris7brook
      @chris7brook 4 года назад +1

      I'm with you! I live in a 19ft. Camper and my Toyota Tacoma is my home. I love the desert, I'm in Tennessee now, where are you , California I suspect, want to sell me a plot?

    • @darthjarjarbinks8953
      @darthjarjarbinks8953 4 года назад +2

      Always kinda wanted to live in one of those early 50s towns in the middle of the desert, kind of like radiator springs in the movie cars or good springs in Fallout: New Vegas.

    • @Adventure-Outside
      @Adventure-Outside Год назад

      New sub here

  • @glb1993
    @glb1993 3 года назад +2

    That place seems really rough yet amazing at the same time

  • @chrislnflorida5192
    @chrislnflorida5192 6 месяцев назад

    This is the best video, it shows the true, real whats going on

  • @kalatuck5471
    @kalatuck5471 4 года назад +9

    Forever loving my custom ring and necklace from “Horn Feather” ✌🏼❤️

    • @BangkokJohn
      @BangkokJohn 4 года назад +2

      Kala, I bought a bunch of Horn Feathers works before I left. My daughters, wife and girlfriend all loved the pieces. leather, copper wire, turquoise, horns all great at a low price. He is also willing to teach others how to make these things. A great Guy.

  • @MrWhite-yg6yk
    @MrWhite-yg6yk 4 года назад +41

    Those $1 houses in Detroit are looking pretty good right about now.

    • @kimbam1282
      @kimbam1282 3 года назад

      lmao

    • @shanemiller2046
      @shanemiller2046 3 года назад +1

      Detroit is like a 3rd world country since the white flight.

    • @Itsa6stringthang
      @Itsa6stringthang 3 года назад +1

      @@shanemiller2046 I love Detroit. That city has the largest soul I've ever felt in a city

    • @giffsgaffs615
      @giffsgaffs615 3 года назад

      Get a few streets

    • @sreyleakxavier8799
      @sreyleakxavier8799 3 года назад

      Sure does.. even comes with 1-2 free squatters! 😂😂

  • @heymrguitarman7637
    @heymrguitarman7637 2 года назад +2

    Kinda love that a place like this can exist. I woudnt live there myself, no chance, but it has a vibe

    • @OfftheCuff_Series
      @OfftheCuff_Series  2 года назад

      Totally a vibe! What is the most fascinating to you?

  • @tomlynch4386
    @tomlynch4386 3 года назад +1

    I met Cornelius many years ago she had a school bus that was her own home she was driving to slab city back then: cool to see her still around