The Reason Jake didn't get any blisters from his ruck march was because he grew up running around without shoes as a kid. He had calluses on his feet that would make Fred Flintstone envious.
I'm a military veteran I was born in '77 and I was a '80s kid and you're exactly correct I have so much calluses on my feet I can run on Rock Streets and not even hurt them and that's what he did he had all the calluses from barefoot just like I was as a kid in the '80s
@@Majorpain32677 People don't get that you're actually stewing your feet and making them softer when you wear shoes all the time . I had to slow down ... but I used to walk barefooted across parking lots outside of bars that were made out of broken oyster shells . If I stepped in batch of sandspurs, I felt it, and it would hurt enough to take them out ... Other than the potential parasite problem ... walking around barefooted indoors or out is a healthier option . You can always switch to boots when you need them 👍
I used to run around barefoot on oiled roads. I'm pretty sure I killed the nerves on the bottoms of my feet after doing it for so many years. I'm 58 years old I still hate shoes but if I am going to wear them they better look good and they will be boots.😂😂
you should look up an American named Audie Murphy; "Lieutenant Audie Murphy was the most highly decorated soldier in American history." he went from warrior to actor.
Actually the record was most decorated for combat action. It was not branch specific or war specific. There are several, that if you count all of their various and sundry non combat related decorations including unit decorations, wear a lot more than what he had.
My grandfather was in Okinawa and he had a deal with the guys who transported the supplies up to the field hospital to “accidentally” drop a 5 gallon jug of pure grain alcohol off the truck on the way there and him and a couple buddies would cut it down with grapefruit juice so they could drink it. 😂
@@dgpatter I'm an old man. I remember when that movie first came out. That's when I first heard that it was based on a true story. I heard the Fat Electrician make the comment after I made mine.
My friend, this is one of my favorite guys on here. His storytelling is impeccable, and I love showing him to my friends. I think you see why. Keep it long-form on the videos. Worth every second hanging out with you.
Brother I love this story. I hope you didn't get too much rain. I understand Spain has had record flooding and I've sent prayers over your way...just in case.
@@european-reactsYour comprehension and analysis are excellent! Thank you for your reactions. Nic speaks very quickly, I’m impressed with your understanding. First bar story: Jake said his friend couldn’t hit the floor with his hat in 30 throws.
This man was the epitome of what being an American means, along with being superhuman😂. Fat Electrician is a great person to watch if you want to learn about American History the fun way. Love your videos man🫡, from the 804.
Jake wasn’t crazy or unstable. He was what was called a rugged individualist,; focused, resourceful, strong willed, stubborn and tough. The type of person others would naturally look to for leadership.
I was waiting for you to do this video for a long time just for the fact I got to meet him when I was a kid in the 1980's. The relatives I was temporarily staying with apparently knew his family. But he was a character. And when he told stories of the old days he always got this grin on his face that was just priceless.
Yes Andre, I'm with you until the end! I've watched this before but you make it so exciting, I enjoy watching you very much! I can't wait until he gets to the part about the German officer at the bridge and then the eggs, you are going to say no chance and I'm going to smile! I love this story too! I especially love the way the fat electrician tells the story! He would make a great history teacher! Thank you for letting me watch with you!
I love these stories too!! I even love watching different creators cover Fat Electrician. I have seen them at least once! I never get tired of his wit, humor, historical research, and the way he pulls it all together in each episode. 😂👏🙌🙏🇺🇸 I’m from a multiple generation military family on both sides parent’s sides. I love hearing these type of unsung heroes in particular. 🥰
Fat Electrician "22 vs 500 - America's Defiant Stand at Lanzerath Ridge" Fat Electrician "The Real Rambo - Roy Benavidez..." Fat Electrician "America's War Horse Marine - Sergeant Reckless"
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr McNiece a few years back. He is the perfect example of American exceptionalism. He was the most normal, laid back seeming guy you would ever meet, but when placed in a tough spot he excelled. You see everyday super heros in any culture, but in the American military it is common. We have so many stories just like this, you could fill an encyclopedia with Medal of Honor stories.
Great reaction! I live in Ponca City and most people don't know anything about this guy. Its sad really because he truly is an American hero and should of been recognized a lot more.
The reason they didn't know about the movie is because it wasn't made until 1967, just a bit after WW2 and Korea and most of Vietnam. Nick definitely has some of the coolest stories anywhere. A few facts may not be completely correct but the stories are great.
Yes, look up Audie Murphy not only fid he recieve ever valor award given by the US in World War II. He also had to get his olfer sister to lie about his age begsuse he was too young. Look up the candy bomber, another great this time post war story. Lastly look at the Fat Electricians video from last night.
Wow! I loved watching that man's amazing story with you. Thank you Andre. You're my favorite RUclips personality... Eric from Tennessee, living in Seattle.
I went to Tank school in Fort Benning and spent a few months as part of a parachute packing Platoon lol. I'll be honest though, I'm a Marine and didn't even know that's where Airborne was.
Nic brought up that there were people who commented who were actually delivered mail by Jake. The general consensus was nobody had any idea that the friendly old man was just incredibly badass.
There were two movies about the Thilthy 13: "The Dirty Dozen" and "Inglorious Bastards." Both movies actually downplayed the true story because Hollywood felt no one would believe all that happened on military records. As to Nick "The Fat Electrician" he has a lot of great RUclips videos about American military members who should be remembered.
Great reaction, you gotta check out he story on SERGEANT RECKLESS, THE AMERICAN WAR HORSE, If you haven't already. These stories are all amazing & makes this American proud that we have such bada**es on our side ❤🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸
There was a comment on nicks video of a guy that apparently lived in the area that jake worked for the postal service, and said as I was growing up he had no idea that his mailman was such a badass
Two of my uncles were in the 101st Airborne in World War II. When they came home people didn't believe the things they had done their own brothers and sisters called them Liars to their face who could believe Farm boys from Mississippi driving around in Hitler's limousine and reading Herman Goering's wine cellar.
I got to meet Jake, i grew up in Tonkawa Oklahoma 15 miles from ponca city 1986 9th grade history class Jake came and told us some stories he was great!!!
LMAO- @26:19 "is this Jake?" Nope, just a stock photo of a RUSSIAN soldier. BUT..... you asking is hilarious due to all the confusion over YOUR accent .
That's how we fished sometimes an M80 and we threw it in the water. Hours of fishing in 5 minutes. We were 9 , 10, and 11. We scared the crap out of people in 5 different houses. 😂😂 Goodtimes
Keep in mind that Jake and his family were living in The Depression and a lot of children had to go barefooted because their parents could not afford to buy their children shoes. AND Jake being part Choctaw Native American Indian we go barefoot more than wear shoes, even while hunting.
wojtek the polish war bear next!!! i love the fat electrician, recently found your channel very your commentary is interesting and intellectual. keep up the good work.
Merry Marine Corps Month!! Frommm the hallllllllllllsssssssss of.... Jk, but. Real talk... The USMC is pretty much an entire military branch of Jake's.
I'm later to your video than usual, but if the chubby electron guy has taught me anything we made a lot of main characters during that period of time in particular
Can confirm the native stuff. Im only a quarter native from 2 tribes and me, along with everyone else of native blood ive ever met, are all crazy as fuck
I completely enjoyed your reaction to one of the greatest legends of the Greatest Generation 💖 I will watch any other reactions you do from Nick, AWESOME storyteller! Lafayette “War Daddy” Pool is an excellent one , a movie was made about him starring Brad Pitt called Fury. Tried to watch the movie and then stopped and watched Nicks version again. (Better than Hollywood)
the vikings had this type of soldier they called them Breserkers they would be treated like animals normal life. but anytime they needed a savage they made sure to bring em.
I was waiting for so long! Thank you!
The Reason Jake didn't get any blisters from his ruck march was because he grew up running around without shoes as a kid. He had calluses on his feet that would make Fred Flintstone envious.
I'm a military veteran I was born in '77 and I was a '80s kid and you're exactly correct I have so much calluses on my feet I can run on Rock Streets and not even hurt them and that's what he did he had all the calluses from barefoot just like I was as a kid in the '80s
My mother is one of 13. They never all had shoes at the same time. I understand.
@@Majorpain32677
People don't get that you're actually stewing your feet and making them softer when you wear shoes all the time .
I had to slow down ... but I used to walk barefooted across parking lots outside of bars that were made out of broken oyster shells .
If I stepped in batch of sandspurs, I felt it, and it would hurt enough to take them out ...
Other than the potential parasite problem ... walking around barefooted indoors or out is a healthier option . You can always switch to boots when you need them 👍
I used to run around barefoot on oiled roads. I'm pretty sure I killed the nerves on the bottoms of my feet after doing it for so many years. I'm 58 years old I still hate shoes but if I am going to wear them they better look good and they will be boots.😂😂
If you grew up in Oklahoma in the 1920's? You're harder than a woodpecker's lips.
you should look up an American named Audie Murphy; "Lieutenant Audie Murphy was the most highly decorated soldier in American history." he went from warrior to actor.
He was the highest decorated soldier of WWII for the army, not ever.
Actually the record was most decorated for combat action. It was not branch specific or war specific. There are several, that if you count all of their various and sundry non combat related decorations including unit decorations, wear a lot more than what he had.
@@dirtygruntI actually checked to make sure that he still had the record after posting my reply below.
@@PAT8888-is2pd yeah I posted that quick before bed last night and did not really check it, like y'all did.
I cackled when he talked about the guys fishing with explosives. My grandfather was a medic in the Pacific & they did the same thing 😆🎣
My grandfather was in Okinawa and he had a deal with the guys who transported the supplies up to the field hospital to “accidentally” drop a 5 gallon jug of pure grain alcohol off the truck on the way there and him and a couple buddies would cut it down with grapefruit juice so they could drink it. 😂
You should get Jake’s book. You can find it online. It’s a great read. It covers many more of Jake’s exploits than the fat electrician covered.
He's both an Unstoppable Force & an Immovable Object rolled into one.
I think this is what inspired the movie "The Dirty Dozen"
You are correct.
Was your first clue when the fat electrician said that they inspired a movie called The Dirty Dozen in the very video you’re commenting on?
@@dgpatter I'm an old man. I remember when that movie first came out. That's when I first heard that it was based on a true story. I heard the Fat Electrician make the comment after I made mine.
My friend, this is one of my favorite guys on here. His storytelling is impeccable, and I love showing him to my friends. I think you see why. Keep it long-form on the videos. Worth every second hanging out with you.
The Fat Electrician id always a good choice ! 👍
Omg yesssss! I abaolutely love this video. Im so excited to see you react to it.
Brother I love this story.
I hope you didn't get too much rain. I understand Spain has had record flooding and I've sent prayers over your way...just in case.
all goo here my friend, ty!
@@european-reactsYour comprehension and analysis are excellent! Thank you for your reactions. Nic speaks very quickly, I’m impressed with your understanding. First bar story: Jake said his friend couldn’t hit the floor with his hat in 30 throws.
This man was the epitome of what being an American means, along with being superhuman😂. Fat Electrician is a great person to watch if you want to learn about American History the fun way. Love your videos man🫡, from the 804.
Now you Must watch the 1960's classic "The Dirty Dozen" loosely based on this unit with Great actors
Yes!!
It is about time you reacted to this one! This man is a legend!
I Love the Fat, Electrician. He's a great story teller. You should watch more of his.
Great that you are reacting to the Fat Electrician!
I do suggest that you look at older ones for the Revolutionary War.
Yes he did steal the train.
And English food does S&ck
Please do TFE’s video on Sergeant Reckless next! It’s about a badass horse from the Korean War & it made me cry (in a good way), it’s awesome!
And we can blame the Marines for gender reveals. 😂😂😂
Nothing better than a history lesson from TFE. ❤
Is that Adam Enticnap?
Jake wasn’t crazy or unstable. He was what was called a rugged individualist,; focused, resourceful, strong willed, stubborn and tough. The type of person others would naturally look to for leadership.
I was waiting for you to do this video for a long time just for the fact I got to meet him when I was a kid in the 1980's. The relatives I was temporarily staying with apparently knew his family. But he was a character. And when he told stories of the old days he always got this grin on his face that was just priceless.
Love TFE! Check out one about Trucks and eggs. That one explains about the Big American Trucks.
Yes Andre, I'm with you until the end! I've watched this before but you make it so exciting, I enjoy watching you very much! I can't wait until he gets to the part about the German officer at the bridge and then the eggs, you are going to say no chance and I'm going to smile! I love this story too! I especially love the way the fat electrician tells the story! He would make a great history teacher! Thank you for letting me watch with you!
Keep TFE videos coming! ❤
Love the Fat Electrician. He tells true stories of our beloved military.
I love these stories too!! I even love watching different creators cover Fat Electrician. I have seen them at least once! I never get tired of his wit, humor, historical research, and the way he pulls it all together in each episode. 😂👏🙌🙏🇺🇸
I’m from a multiple generation military family on both sides parent’s sides. I love hearing these type of unsung heroes in particular. 🥰
I love the fat electrician, and love you reacting to him, great video as always man
Let's gooo!! Watch the sgt reckless video!!!!
Fat Electrician "22 vs 500 - America's Defiant Stand at Lanzerath Ridge"
Fat Electrician "The Real Rambo - Roy Benavidez..."
Fat Electrician "America's War Horse Marine - Sergeant Reckless"
I can listen to Jakes story all day!!!
What a great story. Thank you for sharing it and remembering the "unsung heroes". Thank you, the fat electrician. great storytelling.
Dirty Dozen, top 10 American WW2 movie
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr McNiece a few years back. He is the perfect example of American exceptionalism. He was the most normal, laid back seeming guy you would ever meet, but when placed in a tough spot he excelled. You see everyday super heros in any culture, but in the American military it is common. We have so many stories just like this, you could fill an encyclopedia with Medal of Honor stories.
Oh no, oh no, I already know where military age men drinking and a train pops up story is gonna go. rofl.
Love the Fat Electrician, and this video especially! It got me to subscribe to TFE!
Thank you! I have been waiting for this video for 6 months. Another crazy interesting Fat Electrician video is Sargeant Reckless (a horse).
Awesome video like always. Keep up the great work much love from Lawton Fort Sill Oklahoma. *** THE GERBLAXICAN ***
Great reaction! I live in Ponca City and most people don't know anything about this guy. Its sad really because he truly is an American hero and should of been recognized a lot more.
75 miles is 120 Km,,,,,136 miles is 219 Km
100 mi = 161 km
100 km = 62 mi
@@gk5891
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Finally!! I was one that recommended this , you need to watch the dirty dozen and band of brothers next !
The reason they didn't know about the movie is because it wasn't made until 1967, just a bit after WW2 and Korea and most of Vietnam.
Nick definitely has some of the coolest stories anywhere. A few facts may not be completely correct but the stories are great.
Love watching your reactions man! And you sir are a dork in the best was! If I had ever met you in high school we would have been friends!
the fat Electrician is one of the best , if not the best, story tellers on the internet
Yes, look up Audie Murphy not only fid he recieve ever valor award given by the US in World War II. He also had to get his olfer sister to lie about his age begsuse he was too young.
Look up the candy bomber, another great this time post war story.
Lastly look at the Fat Electricians video from last night.
More Fat Electrician please. He also has a second channel called Fat Files which you may enjoy as well. Enjoy your channel. Hugs from Newfoundland.
Wow! I loved watching that man's amazing story with you. Thank you Andre. You're my favorite RUclips personality... Eric from Tennessee, living in Seattle.
Airborne!!!
I went to Tank school in Fort Benning and spent a few months as part of a parachute packing Platoon lol. I'll be honest though, I'm a Marine and didn't even know that's where Airborne was.
Actual "Leaders" do so from the front. "Backseat Drivers" yell instructions from behind.
Some more of The Fat Electrician to check out would be.
1. The Limping Lady
2. WW 2 Vet vs. the HOA
3. Grumman LLV
4. Roy Benavidez
5. Jack Lucas
Yes it's a true story Make sure you watch the end when it shows him as a old man he later became a pastor in a Christian
Nic brought up that there were people who commented who were actually delivered mail by Jake. The general consensus was nobody had any idea that the friendly old man was just incredibly badass.
41:14 Not understanding the dirty joke behind “inches are better than centimeters” makes this much funnier 😂
There were two movies about the Thilthy 13: "The Dirty Dozen" and "Inglorious Bastards." Both movies actually downplayed the true story because Hollywood felt no one would believe all that happened on military records. As to Nick "The Fat Electrician" he has a lot of great RUclips videos about American military members who should be remembered.
This is absolutely true. I was 101st Airborne Air Assault Division. This story is in the 101st Airborne Museum.
Great reaction, you gotta check out he story on SERGEANT RECKLESS, THE AMERICAN WAR HORSE, If you haven't already. These stories are all amazing & makes this American proud that we have such bada**es on our side ❤🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸
There was a comment on nicks video of a guy that apparently lived in the area that jake worked for the postal service, and said as I was growing up he had no idea that his mailman was such a badass
Check out "America's War Horse Marine - Sergeant Reckless". American try's to honor our service Vets.
...or in this instance, honor a Vet with a vet?
Two of my uncles were in the 101st Airborne in World War II.
When they came home people didn't believe the things they had done
their own brothers and sisters called them Liars to their face
who could believe Farm boys from Mississippi driving around in
Hitler's limousine and reading Herman Goering's wine cellar.
Jake is so cool! He’s got warrior blood running through his veins.
Ahh, one of my favorite TFE videos!
Edit: And yes - true story!
Barbary Wars vid is the best choice of his.
loved this video and your reaction to it.
Love this video!
My grandpa told me crazy stories like this during his time in the war.
Look into mountain man John Colter and the Blackfoot death run. American mountain men were bad ass
I got to meet Jake, i grew up in Tonkawa Oklahoma 15 miles from ponca city 1986 9th grade history class Jake came and told us some stories he was great!!!
LMAO- @26:19 "is this Jake?" Nope, just a stock photo of a RUSSIAN soldier. BUT..... you asking is hilarious due to all the confusion over YOUR accent .
That's how we fished sometimes an M80 and we threw it in the water. Hours of fishing in 5 minutes. We were 9 , 10, and 11. We scared the crap out of people in 5 different houses. 😂😂 Goodtimes
love this one and I watch for The Reaction which involves pausing
Maybe I had 1 to many beers but your comments had me rollin.
This is one of my favorite stories in the world
Would love to see you react to his "real life Rambo" video about Roy benavidez
My favorite Fat Electrician video.
The artwork though...I see a piece that's Starry Night by Van Gogh...with Goku and Vegeta about to connect their blasts in battle...now THAT'S art!
Please do more of his videos. Thanks
I have been waiting , for you to do a reaction on Jake ! Much love from Alabama
Keep in mind that Jake and his family were living in The Depression and a lot of children had to go barefooted because their parents could not afford to buy their children shoes. AND Jake being part Choctaw Native American Indian we go barefoot more than wear shoes, even while hunting.
I don't know if you noticed you did Oklahomans in your videos tonight, they're both good ambassadors. Thanks
wojtek the polish war bear next!!! i love the fat electrician, recently found your channel very your commentary is interesting and intellectual. keep up the good work.
Merry Marine Corps Month!!
Frommm the hallllllllllllsssssssss of....
Jk, but. Real talk... The USMC is pretty much an entire military branch of Jake's.
Need to see you react to Fat Electrician's Willis Lee video, and his Rammage's Rampage vidoe. Then check out some stuff on the USS Barb.
Interesting video! He has an entertaining method of delivery that is quite appealing. I would not mind if you reacted to other videos by him!
Ya know when you stop and think about it............
Have you ever been to a restaurant that specialises in English food?
Yeah......me neither.
The US Marines went to Reykjavik, Iceland. Within 24 hours Iceland was out of alcohol.
Brother I love seeing Nic on your channel. I would love to see more man!
The Fat Electrician is always great. Diane, using Joe's tablet.
I'm later to your video than usual, but if the chubby electron guy has taught me anything we made a lot of main characters during that period of time in particular
Can confirm the native stuff. Im only a quarter native from 2 tribes and me, along with everyone else of native blood ive ever met, are all crazy as fuck
I completely enjoyed your reaction to one of the greatest legends of the Greatest Generation 💖
I will watch any other reactions you do from Nick, AWESOME storyteller!
Lafayette “War Daddy” Pool is an excellent one , a movie was made about him starring Brad Pitt called Fury. Tried to watch the movie and then stopped and watched Nicks version again. (Better than Hollywood)
Cat Woman is an anti-hero.
It is funny cuz we have a saying, screw you and the horse you rode in on.
11:10 superhuman feeeet
You need to see his video of the crazy belvidez
Read Jake's book... It's amazing!
the vikings had this type of soldier they called them Breserkers they would be treated like animals normal life. but anytime they needed a savage they made sure to bring em.
He has a good one, can't remember the name, but if you go to his channel, the thumb nail is, " rangers lead the way". 👍😉
these are my favorite reactions of yours!! ty
The Dirty Dozen movie came out 1967, not during WW2.
Good reaction bro!
700 to 35 American warriors the odds are just about equal