I Secretly Took My Friend to His Dream Destination

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  • @SeekDiscomfort
    @SeekDiscomfort  Год назад +1340

    Editor here:
    I still can't believe we managed to pass him through airport security... like.... really.
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    • @kiwismurf4536
      @kiwismurf4536 Год назад +39

      staff at the airport were damn cool to help out and be chill

    • @alwaysfallingshort
      @alwaysfallingshort Год назад +30

      GHAHAHAHA the security person demanding he doesn't open his eyes! Such great sports.

    • @Nik-6675
      @Nik-6675 Год назад +2

      You should go to Slovenia next it's a pretty cool country, It is pretty small but it is very diverse and it's overall climate is similar to that of New Zealand.

    • @JeffFromTheIRS
      @JeffFromTheIRS Год назад +7

      Absolutely zero concern from security and border control haha

    • @d.4857
      @d.4857 Год назад +1

      Please come to the Balkan next ❤️

  • @queelan5633
    @queelan5633 Год назад +3059

    I was the tour guide on that first tour there where Thomas was blindfolded and just want to say meeting them was amazing! They were so lovely and positive on and off the camera such genuine people, keep spreading positivity!

    • @SeekDiscomfort
      @SeekDiscomfort  Год назад +533

      QUEELAN! How are you?! Thank you again for taking such good care of us. We loved your energy and seem like everyone else did too! Hope to see you again someday. ❤

    • @FrostyyLemurr
      @FrostyyLemurr Год назад +288

      @@SeekDiscomfort Queelan and Thomas swap lives WHEN??

    • @althurdjerah
      @althurdjerah Год назад +118

      Please swap lives, please.

    • @lipeprusch
      @lipeprusch Год назад +57

      @@SeekDiscomfort swipe livesss! He had the perfect energy!

    • @beatrizcascelli
      @beatrizcascelli Год назад +39

      Queelan, we love you! Please swap lives with Thomas!

  • @EvLSkillz
    @EvLSkillz Год назад +2147

    His reaction was priceless. I`m so happy for him, he deserved this.

  • @AngryIrishMan
    @AngryIrishMan Год назад +547

    For the man who spends his life making others dreams come true, this was truly deserving. Thomas has such a good heart, this is such a great gift

  • @breezy8105
    @breezy8105 10 месяцев назад +96

    The moment where Thomas opened his eyes was so magical, I was crying alongside him. So sweet 🥲

  • @skyler749
    @skyler749 Год назад +1488

    I did not signed up to cry ... when Thomas opened his eyes and gasped ... I lost it ❤

  • @TheHeadlineOfficial
    @TheHeadlineOfficial Год назад +1018

    It's good thomas's favourite movie was not "The Martian"

    • @steaklord6613
      @steaklord6613 Год назад +27

      Or 20,000 leagues under the sea

    • @kacchan8726
      @kacchan8726 Год назад +1

      😭😭😭😭

    • @shaikhaziz8280
      @shaikhaziz8280 Год назад +7

      They would have went to jordan

    • @lizn828
      @lizn828 Год назад +1

      I feel like these guys could somehow have made that happen too 😄🙌🏽

    • @PerkyBird
      @PerkyBird Год назад

      Ahhaha

  • @bibhushanrajthala
    @bibhushanrajthala Год назад +83

    Just love how everyone of the airport staff were with them

  • @francescabeans9722
    @francescabeans9722 11 месяцев назад +50

    Platonic friendships are so important. These are loving, supportive, quality friends. All young men need this desperately right now. May all of you find friends like these!

  • @theone1796
    @theone1796 Год назад +767

    I genuinely did not expect him to react that way. It was such a beautiful moment and im glad he got to share it with all of us ❤

  • @ncubesays
    @ncubesays Год назад +116

    "Welcome to place undisclosed!" is the purest thing ever

  • @samanthapotenza3997
    @samanthapotenza3997 Год назад +188

    I did not expect this video to make me so emotional. Thomas does so much for others, so open, selfless, and kind. To see his wonderful friends reciprocate that back to him on his dream trip and his reaction…. truly priceless❤❤ Thomas I hope you know how deserving you are of this🥰 good job guys!!

  • @lanchparty
    @lanchparty Год назад +95

    Of ALL the adventures Thomas has had in his adult life, this one made him cry tears of joy. How adorable! I had no idea I would be crying over a SD video!

  • @arfan_hafiz
    @arfan_hafiz Год назад +397

    The guide at the shire was so chill, you guys should definitely swap lives haha

    • @RL-bw5if
      @RL-bw5if Год назад +12

      I would love to see that! A combo of a behind the scenes look at Hobbiton and the tour guide can go on a classic Yes Theory adventure

    • @thewalkingdino
      @thewalkingdino Год назад +6

      We need more likes for this to happen! We need this

    • @ally6909
      @ally6909 Год назад +3

      yessss i would love to watch that

  • @RobertNowland
    @RobertNowland Год назад +259

    Love how Thomas was transported back to such a state of childlike wonder emotion and vulnerability in that moment after what must have been and excruciating build-up. This could easily have been a main channel episode, loved it.

  • @AllieKitaguchi
    @AllieKitaguchi Год назад +29

    I love how game everyone was, from the flight attendants, to the tour guides, to the people on the tour!

  • @simoneconsciousobserver3105
    @simoneconsciousobserver3105 Год назад +83

    this speaks volumes about the power of intention. Y'all made it through customs in TWO countries. I love how a customs agent recognizes you. And Thomas! That was huge trust factor. He knows his friends well. I got emotional when he took off his blindfold

  • @traviscampbell9029
    @traviscampbell9029 Год назад +185

    I still can’t believe Steffan wasn’t an original member of the group! Such an amazing person always laughing and smiling.

    • @3arthIsGhetto
      @3arthIsGhetto Год назад +7

      They just hadn't found him yet. So glad they, did he's a walking embodiment of Yes Theory 😁

  • @1958zed
    @1958zed Год назад +321

    I've watched Thomas' reaction three times and tears welled up each time. His reaction alone was worth every bit of effort you guys put into making this happen for him.

  • @stassia2363
    @stassia2363 Год назад +34

    I’m lucky enough to work at The Green Dragon Pub at Hobbiton! Best job in the world. I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it so much ❤️

  • @ashleanicole
    @ashleanicole Год назад +14

    I literally started crying before he even took the blindfold off haha. Was so excited for him! I wish a friend would do something like this for me. Welcome to NZ, bud!!!

  • @JackBoys-tm7oo
    @JackBoys-tm7oo Год назад +117

    Thomas made 90% of people cry😢❤

    • @Neo-zp9ng
      @Neo-zp9ng Год назад +1

      What happened to the other %10 ?

    • @JackBoys-tm7oo
      @JackBoys-tm7oo Год назад +2

      @@Neo-zp9ng they probably busy somewhere else😂

  • @sally-annsedgwick1580
    @sally-annsedgwick1580 Год назад +267

    I managed to find you guys! Me and my cousin were on the same tour! Dez took our picture outside of Bag End! ❤ What a day, and what an amazing thing you did!

  • @Talyuhhh
    @Talyuhhh Год назад +29

    I’ve honestly had a really hard couple of weeks but seeing this made me genuinely smile for the first time in a long time. The moment when he took off his blindfold made me gasp and smile so incredibly big! You guys are amazing friends for doing this for him.

  • @eli.sakmar
    @eli.sakmar 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love how Thomas didn’t even question how they did it😂

  • @cvmusic4430
    @cvmusic4430 Год назад +235

    His reaction was the best and most wholesome thing I've ever seen 😄

  • @katkat2850
    @katkat2850 Год назад +108

    It's about time Thomas' gets his dream come true. I was crying seeing how genuinely happy his reaction was ❤

  • @jesseundernehr5837
    @jesseundernehr5837 Год назад +10

    Thomas has done so many amazing things out of the kindness of his heart.
    He deserves every bit of this!

  • @devon_morgan
    @devon_morgan 3 месяца назад +2

    5:52 I laughed out loud when I heard Stefan say, “a security person is just a friend you haven’t met yet” 😂🤣 Mr. Positivity!

  • @user-hp5hk6jy3n
    @user-hp5hk6jy3n Год назад +11

    That gasp at 12:05 is everything

  • @Angibbabee
    @Angibbabee Год назад +13

    I am crying. ❤. This was so beautiful. When Thomas gasped… MY EYES IMMEDIATELY BEGAN LEAKING

  • @lonerglide
    @lonerglide День назад

    63 yo man here, been watchin u guys for yrs now gotta say the tears for joy when Thomas opened his eyes,, im not into the hobbit stuff but to see Thomas lit up,,, means so much as hes done so much for a positive movement in this world and other people,,heres to yes theory and seek discomfort ✌️❤

  • @lttlejordan23
    @lttlejordan23 Год назад +20

    That initial reaction to seeing Hobbiton for the first time, is about as genuine as a reaction as you can possibly get. You guys truly went above and beyond for Thomas. What a great moment! A perfect example of when you feed your circle with positive energy, that circle will feed you back. You guys have a great circle to count on. 👌

  • @ItsAgonii
    @ItsAgonii Год назад +6

    Seeing Thomas cry hit me a lil different I have no reason why.

  • @irfaanfarhat
    @irfaanfarhat Год назад +14

    If you have ever watched LOTR or read those books, you can absolutely feel how amazing of a surprise this must have been for Thomas. I have tears watching him in awe. I can't wait to visit the Shire myself.

  • @christiannoelmendoza6535
    @christiannoelmendoza6535 Год назад +17

    Guys I swear, you should come back in the Philippines!!! No idea what the editors would do here but you'll definitely not regret coming back here!!!

    • @SeekDiscomfort
      @SeekDiscomfort  Год назад +11

      We want to!! Two of our newer editors are Filipino! Hopefully soon 🤞🏽🇵🇭

    • @christiannoelmendoza6535
      @christiannoelmendoza6535 Год назад +2

      @@SeekDiscomfort Ohhh glad to hear that!!! See you soon, hopefully hahaha. Love you guys ❤️

  •  Год назад +10

    Well, was not expecting a real tear on my part when Thomas took the blindfolds off.. What a moment..

  • @annemacleod1421
    @annemacleod1421 Год назад +5

    Watching Thomas cry like a child in my home country of Aotearoa is the best….so glad you guys tricked and surprised him …and gave him such joy…it’s well deserved…a shout out to all the folks who played along with the secret. 😊😊🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

  • @anthonygardner400
    @anthonygardner400 Год назад +2

    I’ve never had a video make me feel so good. I’m so happy for him, and it gives me hope to know that there are true friends like that in the world. Thanks guys.

  • @em__uhlee
    @em__uhlee Год назад +32

    you guys really DID THAT. the best editors and friends

  • @TheFishev
    @TheFishev Год назад +6

    i didnt think that seeing thomas turn into a little kid out of pure happiness would make me cry

  • @00emex
    @00emex Год назад +2

    Always amazing to see Staffan and the rest of the gang out on adventures!

  • @LearnSumthingKnew
    @LearnSumthingKnew Год назад +9

    I’m so happy to see Thomas so happy. Thank you all for making it happen 🎉

  • @vanessaserranocabintoy
    @vanessaserranocabintoy Год назад +5

    Thomas's inner child unleashed. I've never seen him so happy, like in this video.
    Great job! Best friends ever!

  • @Haley-ne6or
    @Haley-ne6or Год назад +19

    This was probably one of my favorite videos that you guys have ever done. I could not stop laughing the entire way through and did NOT expect his reaction to be so emotional and heartwarming.

  • @nikitawissler2521
    @nikitawissler2521 Год назад +4

    Thomas’ smile was so genuine, feels like it had been a while, such a relief to see it!

  • @Daniiiiikay
    @Daniiiiikay Год назад +6

    This is amazing. I live in New Zealand and love that you guys came here. It was so awesome to see Thomas' face when he realised where he was, even I shed a couple of tears. What an amazing surprise.

  • @royce8
    @royce8 Год назад +60

    What a beautiful and magical moment, experiencing the real and raw joy and emotions from Thomas was beautiful and brought me to tears. Your channel brings me on experience I will never get to have but you all give us the opportunity to see the world in a new way and find our own ways to Seek Discomfort!
    Thank you for doing this.
    I would love to see you travel anywhere. I always enjoy when people show us the hidden dema of the world and even the US.
    I would love to have Thomas talk us though his experience of this trip and his thoughts along the way.
    What are your top memories from the trip?

  • @evaa.333
    @evaa.333 Год назад +20

    Seeing Thomas's reaction was priceless. Having been to the Shire myself I can also totally understand it. I almost cried and I actually knew I would be going there. The whole movie set just has such a beautiful and serene feeling.

  • @LeezPgh
    @LeezPgh Год назад

    Seeing someone cry for joy is such a rare and beautiful thing. So happy for him and everyone. So glad for you Thomas. You give us so much joy with all you do.

  • @jonas.zehnder
    @jonas.zehnder Год назад +2

    Well done guys! Such a awesome surprise. I love that you guys as the editors of Yes Theory were able to build such a beautiful connection. I'm so in to follow more of your adventures and experiences together.

  • @zelosthewilder
    @zelosthewilder Год назад +4

    LOTR trilogy is the best trilogy of all time. I'm glad Thomas was able to go from pissed off to super happy and speechless in a matter of seconds. I also would love to go to the Shire someday!

  • @biancarosey
    @biancarosey Год назад +9

    I keep rewatching his reaction & every time I cry, it never fails 😭

  • @LisaKokx
    @LisaKokx Год назад +4

    I didn’t expect him to cry that much, it was so beautiful to watch. This trip looked like a dream!

  • @ftbailey773
    @ftbailey773 Год назад +1

    I've been following this channel for a long time and I am So grateful you planned this suprise for Thomas! He gives so much to so many people... perfect time to begin paying him back!

  • @althurdjerah
    @althurdjerah Год назад +9

    Crying of spontaneous happiness, with sobs and weird faces, especially not caring what people around you think of, is the most releasing thing could ever happen in someone's adult life. 🤗 I am super glad you guys captured this amazing reaction and gave us back that feeling of unconditional happiness, that most of us keep locked inside our inner child. 🥰Thank you for this beautiful episode. Love from Bucharest.

  • @sofienummers
    @sofienummers Год назад +5

    Ah I love this video so much!! How much emotions he's gone through and then the pure happiness ❤

  • @88gatorgirl
    @88gatorgirl Год назад +2

    I'm so happy Thomas got to experience this. He so deserved this.

  • @Solenenyx
    @Solenenyx Год назад

    Why am I crying right now, love you guys so much, your videos always bring me such joy!

  • @gabrielabrera9966
    @gabrielabrera9966 Год назад +4

    I remember seeing bits and pieces of this journey unfold on their Instagram story. Super excited to see the full video!

  • @BigRedUS
    @BigRedUS Год назад +13

    God, I wish I had friends like these. Well, I wish I had friends. I am very happy for Thomas. 😍

  • @samitamagar3636
    @samitamagar3636 Год назад

    I love how every people on the journey were so supportive and wholesome ❤❤❤ such so sweet surprise

  • @jetjudson4642
    @jetjudson4642 Год назад +4

    Wow! That was just unbelievable, I can't believe I cried when he finally took his blind fold off and saw what all the amazing friends managed to achieve. So deserved and Absolutely Wonderful Guys :) Massive Love and Hugs from Scotland :)

  • @amymontes121
    @amymontes121 Год назад +4

    🥹🥹🥹🥹 happy tears. So happy you guys did this for him. Y’all are amazing friends and I literally cried seeing his reaction. It was everything and more! Can’t wait to see more adventures next!

  • @loud_hailer6240
    @loud_hailer6240 Год назад +3

    That tour guide was so sweet, I hope some way some how we get to see him again :)

  • @rmariacarlson
    @rmariacarlson Год назад +1

    A dream come true! A journey with his friends and heartfelt purpose fits right in with the spirit in which the book was written and the films were made - Legends, all! (That gasp was priceless Thomas! Wishing you all much joy and shenanigans for years to come.)

  • @ghostlyfiends4511
    @ghostlyfiends4511 Год назад +1

    Seeing Thomas's smile made me smile so hard, smiles really are contagious

  • @TashyTilly
    @TashyTilly Год назад +3

    I absolutely LOVED this!!! That childlike awe on Thomas' face was everything, you guys are the best!!!

  • @JasminegreenT
    @JasminegreenT Год назад +6

    This one is magical, that look of pure joy on Thomas’ face was such a beautiful moment to witness. 😊

  • @MugenNoJiyuunin
    @MugenNoJiyuunin Год назад

    What a trip! You guys are hands down the masters of great surprises! Thank you for making a great video out of this adventure and sharing it will all of us to see and taste!

  • @pw0198
    @pw0198 Год назад +2

    I don't know what is better. To finally be in the place you've been dreaming of or group of friends who love you this much and glad to get through all the struggles to make you happy 👍🏻

  • @slcncr
    @slcncr Год назад +5

    Dang, you guys always come up with such heartwarming ideas.
    The moment he opened his eyes and realized the location, this kind of happiness and emotion, absolutely priceless.
    Yes, i had goosebumps and tears. So happy for him.

  • @ArchieAroundtheWorld
    @ArchieAroundtheWorld Год назад +3

    This might have been my favorite episode yet! Well, deserved Thomas!! ❤

  • @eduardoortegabadel2017
    @eduardoortegabadel2017 Год назад +1

    So wholesome guys!! What a surprise!! Love the positivity and love the reaction. Nothing but love, you guys are such an inspiration 💫💫💫💫

  • @reginaregenbogen7815
    @reginaregenbogen7815 Год назад

    One of the most beautiful ones so far - seeing someone so incredibly happy...such beautiful humans. Keep it going.

  • @Frockie
    @Frockie Год назад +4

    That was pure GENIUS! I was touched by Thomas reaction and cracked up laughing at his grumpiness Thank you for always cheering up my days with your videos! 😘

  • @rebaltcigar
    @rebaltcigar Год назад +4

    You know he is a big fan when he instantly knew where they were. His reaction is priceless.

  • @megangoller2249
    @megangoller2249 Год назад +1

    I feel like I have cried every episode of yes theory. Each video with a unique heart capturing story!

  • @samanthaweston5749
    @samanthaweston5749 Год назад

    That was simply heartwarming, goosebumps, tears and smiles the whole way through ❤

  • @flydiiqqiidy
    @flydiiqqiidy 9 месяцев назад +4

    I hope you all had an AMAZING time here in Aotearoa New Zealand. What ya'll did for your friend is 1 of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Thomas definitely deserved this after all of the things he has done for everyone that has crossed his path. Well done team. Also well done to everyone that participated getting him from Aussie to Matamata (Hobbiton)

  • @kandk8375
    @kandk8375 Год назад +16

    What a special bunch of people you guys are ❤
    His smile was priceless 😊

  • @sjmoss1978
    @sjmoss1978 Год назад

    His reaction gave me happy tears. Such deserving of this. Great episode guys.

  • @louvie1066
    @louvie1066 7 месяцев назад +2

    PLEASE do this with more people, the reaction of passengers, airport security and air hostesses was freaking adorable, and pretty much the whole team diserves their dream vacation

  • @davyebbers8277
    @davyebbers8277 Год назад +26

    He's so deserved this! What a great person and great youtuber he is😁

  • @lenima
    @lenima Год назад +6

    Had to see it 2 times in one go. A fantastic "anything is possible" story. The fab cooperation of everyone who crossed your path, you guys intended love, and you got supported by love all the way through. So beautiful, and the high peek when Thomas sees the outcome of the long blindfold struggle, that he is in his dream, to witness his reaction is priceless. I am going to rewatch this many more times for sure. Well done you guys, congrats! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @czarinaped5181
    @czarinaped5181 Год назад

    Loved that everyone you encounter was amazing! Really pulled at my heart strings 🥹

  • @CarpeDiemColey
    @CarpeDiemColey Год назад +1

    What a remarkable group of people you are to pull off this stunt! Very well deserved, Thomas. You live a life I could only dream of ❤

  • @Palladium27
    @Palladium27 Год назад +4

    THIS WAS SO EPIC THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE MAIN CHANNEL!!! LOVE IT

  • @Nevrem
    @Nevrem Год назад +4

    Beautiful reaction from him!
    Would love to see you explore Canada! Rocky mountains, poutines, hockey..who needs more??

  • @edenhyde287
    @edenhyde287 Год назад

    Thomas' reaction was SO beautiful!! This is one of my favourite videos!!

  • @ninjaofslo
    @ninjaofslo Год назад +1

    Seeing Thomas at the heart of an adventure was amazing. You guys are awesome

  • @iMusicShuffle
    @iMusicShuffle Год назад +3

    You guys act like your terrible at surprises but look at Thomas! You guys always seem to reach new heights! So beautiful

  • @anashrita5868
    @anashrita5868 Год назад +4

    it would be amazing if they swap lives, he was literally so sweet and spontaneous to say yea!!!!!!

  • @jaminboy
    @jaminboy Год назад +2

    Seeing other people be happy makes me happy. This is amazing.

  • @AJ_UK_LIVE
    @AJ_UK_LIVE Год назад

    Lovely. Well done guys. This is what friendship is all about.

  • @SlashGamingftw
    @SlashGamingftw Год назад +5

    Thomas always reach his limits to make content for us bless this man

  • @DavidNPS
    @DavidNPS Год назад +3

    Perhaps a visit to Egypt to drop in on Ammar from the group. (for a future video)
    -Any video with Cam in Front of the Cam is improved , sooo ridiculously attractive .
    In this video when in the Hobbit Home , was it stocked with Wheels of Cheese as it appeared ? lol

  • @Queenjkal
    @Queenjkal Год назад

    This is the best surprise I've seen here on YT. It was a heartfelt reaction.

  • @campicritter4U
    @campicritter4U Год назад

    You made me cry happy tears too awwwwwww such great friends & love how you capture these precious moments!!

  • @ericlewis3444
    @ericlewis3444 Год назад +3

    ah haha that's the same tour guide I met on my visit! he's a legend