I just wanted to say I’ve been watching for years now, it’s like I’ve grown with you in a way and I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done and all the knowledge you share. The videos you put out are just amazing and I love your voice (hopefully that doesn’t sound weird) but I just appreciate you my man!
I had a friend that died of starvation. His body quit absorbing nutrients no matter what or how much he ate. He was a full grown man when this happened to him.
I nearly passed away at 89lbs from malnutrition in my late forties before receiving lifesaving feeding tubes and eventually TPN(formula) through a port. Everything hurts when you’re that thin!
Wow that’s incredible that he was so thin. I couldn’t imagine what that was like just trying to do everyday things must’ve been difficult. You find some amazing people and things to talk about and show us. Thanks for another great video and I’m sorry I don’t comment much because I know it helps you but it’s not just your channel that I don’t comment much on. I don’t comment much on any videos but I always hit the like button as soon as the video starts because I haven’t seen even one video of yours that I didn’t like so I know when I get a notification for one of your videos I already know I’m going to like it and that’s something I don’t do on almost any other channels.
My Granny told me the people in the midway shows aka freaks earned very good money , many were at a loss when the shows were abolished , just like him it was the only work they could do 😢 thanks Chris ❤
People thought that the end of side shows was humane. Far from it. The people who would have been side show performers back then are now living in isolation in the poverty of a government check.
@Julie Braden they didn't perform against their will, for Chrissakes. They earned very good money as opposed to the shitty, lonely lives that disabled people live on meager disability payments. You're one of those people who think people's free will ends with your approval of their life choices. Ugggh!
Wow,you are right next to where I grew up,in West Bridgewater..and I never knew this! Of course I knew of Skeleton Man,but I had no idea he lived in East Bridgewater!
It looks like a cemetery I've seen in the southeastern part if Massachusetts when I work out that way. Will u be doing a video in western Massachusetts as well sir? Lots of cool finds in the Springfield ludlow area where I live!
We may never know all that this Man had to endure in his life time just to stay alive and to care and provide for his family thanks be to the Lord his children didn’t have that problem, if you have good health just be thankful it hurts me to see healthy people doing things that harm them selfs. Thanks Chris.
For harder to read tombstones, what you can do, is take a blank piece of white paper, a dark crayon or pencil, and place the paper over the tombstone, and gently rub the crayon all over, and the writing should come out clearer.
Your comment brought back a long ago memory, I used to use plain paper against coins and a pencil to make paper coins when I was at my Granny's house playing ❤
It’s good it was acceptable to gawk at so called “freaks" back then or he wouldn’t have made it to 45. He probably wouldn’t have seen 20. Good on him for marrying having kids and providing for them.
There is a lady that goes to the same gym& swimming pool I go to and I swear she is just like this man. And she would swim for more than 40 minutes non stop and run for 1 hour at the gym 😒
I would like to be skinny but, not that way. I too was wondering how come his head looks normal & the rest of his body so thin? At least he was able to have children & a wife. I just cant believe that they have all passed away. Time sure flies fast, here & then gone. RIP 🙏
I lost my beautiful sister to the ALS monster. Symptoms are a bit different. She only lasted a little over a year after diagnosis. One of the worst diseases to witness 😢
I just wanted to say I’ve been watching for years now, it’s like I’ve grown with you in a way and I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done and all the knowledge you share. The videos you put out are just amazing and I love your voice (hopefully that doesn’t sound weird) but I just appreciate you my man!
He had enough vitality to father 3 kids at least. RIP to all the Sprague family members.
Awesome video. I have never heard of this person before this.
Wow, such a sad story.
Thank you for this video.
Thanks for the video and story about this young man and his family!
That's so sad. Awesome editing as well as the video Chris.
I had a friend that died of starvation. His body quit absorbing nutrients no matter what or how much he ate. He was a full grown man when this happened to him.
How sad for your friend.
Sad. Did he have crohns or some other kind of stomach issues? I'm slowly fading away myself 😢
@@base4267 I am so sorry to hear that, that makes me really sad
I nearly passed away at 89lbs from malnutrition in my late forties before receiving lifesaving feeding tubes and eventually TPN(formula) through a port. Everything hurts when you’re that thin!
I'm so sorry to hear that. Did he have any issues with insulin. It's what causes receptors on cells to open so you can absorb nutrients from food.
Thank you, Chris! ❤
Just an fyi, Chas is usually an abbreviation for Charles. Especially on headstones that are older
Wow that’s incredible that he was so thin. I couldn’t imagine what that was like just trying to do everyday things must’ve been difficult. You find some amazing people and things to talk about and show us. Thanks for another great video and I’m sorry I don’t comment much because I know it helps you but it’s not just your channel that I don’t comment much on. I don’t comment much on any videos but I always hit the like button as soon as the video starts because I haven’t seen even one video of yours that I didn’t like so I know when I get a notification for one of your videos I already know I’m going to like it and that’s something I don’t do on almost any other channels.
You always find interesting places. I learn something new always. 😊
Such an incredible story🙏🏻Wonderful that he was able to have a healthy family🙏🏻💙🙏🏻
My Granny told me the people in the midway shows aka freaks earned very good money , many were at a loss when the shows were abolished , just like him it was the only work they could do 😢 thanks Chris ❤
There is a town in Florida where many of Barnum's show people retired. Gibsonton, Florida
@@windsong8098 absolutely a nice little town great people 💖
People thought that the end of side shows was humane. Far from it. The people who would have been side show performers back then are now living in isolation in the poverty of a government check.
Yeah and slaves were sad when they were set free because they loved their masters so much. People can justify any shitty behavior.
@Julie Braden they didn't perform against their will, for Chrissakes. They earned very good money as opposed to the shitty, lonely lives that disabled people live on meager disability payments. You're one of those people who think people's free will ends with your approval of their life choices. Ugggh!
Very interesting story. Thank you❤!
Another great video from one of the top youtubers.
You said it perfectly ❤🎉
I love your videos. I watch them as they come on or as you load them onto RUclips. FYI Chas is an abbreviation of Charles. Keep up the great work!
😢 so heard thanks for sharing
Wow,you are right next to where I grew up,in West Bridgewater..and I never knew this! Of course I knew of Skeleton Man,but I had no idea he lived in East Bridgewater!
Stop in Granville Ma, very cool old hill town. Lots of history
What a beautiful cemetery. Very very nice
Your Videos are so interesting and niche, I love that.
It looks like a cemetery I've seen in the southeastern part if Massachusetts when I work out that way.
Will u be doing a video in western Massachusetts as well sir? Lots of cool finds in the Springfield ludlow area where I live!
Nicely done.
Great video....I'd never heard of him.
Chas. might be short for Charles?
Cool video. Poor guy. RIP.
We may never know all that this Man had to endure in his life time just to stay alive and to care and provide for his family thanks be to the Lord his children didn’t have that problem, if you have good health just be thankful it hurts me to see healthy people doing things that harm them selfs. Thanks Chris.
*themselves
I agree 100 % with you , so sad how people abuse the good health they have. Take care ❤
I'm originally from Massachusetts, my mom used to say that phrase... The whole famn damily. Thank you for your videos. I enjoy history, and oddities.
This is so interesting. Thanks for the video
I've never heard of this man's story. Interesting and sad
Excellent video !!!!
Love your channel. Keep it up.
Thanks for the video good man !!
What was his diagnosis? Was it amyloidosis?what an amazing story.
Very interesting and I never knew this . Good video
A torch is handy to read the grave inscriptions.
I know a super skinny person. His name is Skinny David. Well known around Portland.
Oh what a tough life but did marry and have rhree strong boys. Thanks for sharings.
Yes, not all bad
Could Chas. Be the abbreviation for Charles?
Yes
Yes, it is.
Chas is an abbreviation for Charles.
Give that man a delectable penut butter and doritos sammich! Fast!
good story..
For harder to read tombstones, what you can do, is take a blank piece of white paper, a dark crayon or pencil, and place the paper over the tombstone, and gently rub the crayon all over, and the writing should come out clearer.
Your comment brought back a long ago memory, I used to use plain paper against coins and a pencil to make paper coins when I was at my Granny's house playing ❤
That will damage the headstone.
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Oops, I saw it elsewhere, but thanks for the advice.
Eugenia Clooney is about that size. So sad.
This was very interesting.
It’s good it was acceptable to gawk at so called “freaks" back then or he wouldn’t have made it to 45. He probably wouldn’t have seen 20. Good on him for marrying having kids and providing for them.
Worms.
There is a lady that goes to the same gym& swimming pool I go to and I swear she is just like this man. And she would swim for more than 40 minutes non stop and run for 1 hour at the gym 😒
I’m 30 mins away & never heard of him
I would like to be skinny but, not that way. I too was wondering how come his head looks normal & the rest of his body so thin? At least he was able to have children & a wife. I just cant believe that they have all passed away. Time sure flies fast, here & then gone. RIP 🙏
i know a person who only can eat rice and wheat made products and can't consume anything that produce too much intestinal gas
I have someone living around the corner the same as him. I see him walk almost everyday so I think it’s anorexia and not what this man had.
Did any of the family and hurt his disease?
That's how I feel I look when I get down to 150-lb 😳
🌹... 🇺🇸🇺🇦❤🤍💙💛
Eugena Cooney probably weights less
Any family living today
I’d like to pick him up like an EZ bar and do curls for reps.
I wonder if he had type 1 diabetes. When blood sugar is high all the time you waste away without insulin.
Funny that his face doesn't look that thin.
I’m 6 foot tall and weigh 135 I thought I was skinny😮
YOU ARE!!😅🤣😂
My hubby is 6ft 1 and weighs 124 he struggles to eat though he'd be much happier at 135 and even more so at 145 lol
@@ktcooki276 I bet he hates when women give him shit for being skinny 😅
I've seen him quite frequently on tik tok. Opps, my bad...
Sounds like Crohn's disease. I would have thought ALS- but that usually takes you alot faster after symptoms occurs.🤔🧐
I lost my beautiful sister to the ALS monster. Symptoms are a bit different. She only lasted a little over a year after diagnosis.
One of the worst diseases to witness 😢
I'm a newbie, and I'm dam GLAD I am!
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Yikes🙀😱
Don't get to see Hanson on RUclips, or anywhere else for that matter. I lived in Brentwood and then Monponsett for a bit in the 80s.
And that's how we ended up with Dylan history does repeat.
Dude got nothin' on Eugenia Cooney.
Probably didn't drink beer and that was the start of his problems. And or he switched to Bud Light.
I'm 6' 0" 143lbs.
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Imaging being 100lbs less.. . Pretty crazy
If he is that thin why does his face look normal in all those pictures, his face should also be very thin