Unboxing Alabama: What It's Like Living In Alabama

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  • Опубликовано: 19 апр 2021
  • Is everyone in Alabama a redneck?
    Is everyone in Alabama a bible thumper?
    And is everyone in Alabama poor and fat?
    Those are some terrible stereotypes, but we WILL address that and a whole lot more. So let’s drank some moonshine and listen to some Hank Jr. We’re fixinto unbox the state of Alabama!
    Ahh what do you know. It’s a college football game. But not just ANY college football game. No siree. This is THE college football game. This is The IRON bowl. When Alabama plays Auburn every fall, you might as well shut the whole damn state down. It’s a big deal in these parts. Just about every single person in this state has a stake in the winner of The Iron Bowl. And you have to choose between these two teams. The winner gets bragging rights for a whole year.
    If you’re all Roll Tide or all about War Eagle - well, that’s gonna define who you are as an Alabaman. People don’t care about where you work or where your home town is. It’s Auburn or Alabama. That’s it. And the allegiance to these teams is enough to cause a damn divorce.
    Yeah, college football is bigger in this state than you could imagine. Alabama usually wins this game, but sometimes Auburn..uh oh. Damn. What am I gonna do for the next year. Looking down at laptop shaking head.
    Well hell with this college football stuff. I don’t even like football anyways. I’m never watching another damn game again. Alabama has a lot of stuff to do, and has lots of various areas to live and is probably different than you thought. If you’re thinking about moving here, there’s a lot you should know about Alabama. That way you don’t have to annoy people at Piggly Wiggly with all your annoying questions.
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Комментарии • 1,7 тыс.

  • @NickJohnson
    @NickJohnson  Год назад +8

    Here is my entire Unboxing Series: ruclips.net/p/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

  • @MrRdvs87
    @MrRdvs87 2 года назад +121

    As someone from a major northeastern city, I never thought I’d go to such great lengths to visit AL every winter. The slow pace and wooded areas make it very relaxing.

  • @johnshoulders6586
    @johnshoulders6586 3 года назад +642

    I am from the Chicago area and I’ve lived in Alabama for the past 15 years and it is far more inclusive of diversity than many northern states.

    • @skurinski
      @skurinski 3 года назад +119

      Diversity of race is overrated. Diversity of thought is far more important

    • @joemonroe9456
      @joemonroe9456 2 года назад +5

      @Cire Soprano what is "black dealing"

    • @ellibreelmundo2629
      @ellibreelmundo2629 2 года назад +6

      @Cire Soprano you should leave it and try somewhere else. I have always enjoyed what I see there

    • @GabiN64
      @GabiN64 2 года назад +40

      @@skurinski diversity of thought leads to Muslims wanting sharia law in US neighborhoods

    • @horrorking1000
      @horrorking1000 2 года назад +16

      That's because we don't have time for it we judge a person by their character around here nothing else

  • @rayman1269
    @rayman1269 3 года назад +210

    I died at the wig and the hat 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @carmenmonoxide7459
      @carmenmonoxide7459 3 года назад +3

      Nick's like "Joe Dirt" with that mullet! David Spade looked better and so does Nick. LMAO

    • @rayman1269
      @rayman1269 3 года назад +4

      @@carmenmonoxide7459 bro i swear it was the first 5sec he popped up i had to pause the video frm laughing so hard. It caught me off guard 😂

    • @jurgenjunco5400
      @jurgenjunco5400 2 года назад

      WTF! Those that mean?

    • @rayman1269
      @rayman1269 2 года назад

      @@jurgenjunco5400 ???

  • @Hoplite9
    @Hoplite9 3 года назад +60

    Native Texan. Fell in love with Alabama at 6 years old on family vacation. After school, USAF 25 years. Still in love with Alabama. Retired, again, since 2003. South Baldwin County. From Ft Walton Florida. Not too far away. It’s a great place to be.

    • @chrisdraco1973
      @chrisdraco1973 3 года назад +1

      Love the pan handle! Moved to San Antonio from Ft Walton Beach about 4 years back.

    • @Hoplite9
      @Hoplite9 3 года назад +2

      @@chrisdraco1973 aka Lower Alabama. I have called San Antonio home too. After DS/DS, l was headed to Somalia, AF pulled me out and sent me to SA. After that, back to Hurlbert Field for more adventures. Always loved SA anyway. I love being an American. War Eagle.

    • @genkiferal7178
      @genkiferal7178 2 года назад

      I drove with everything I owned in my car from Atlanta to Dallas. One part of AL was so gorgeous that I almost stopped and stayed. Wish I had. Dallas is overpriced and too liberal and there are more rules via TX state law than I had anticipated. Getting my car in passing order for the safety inspection cost me over $300. Ridiculous.

    • @TheHope4abetterworld
      @TheHope4abetterworld 2 года назад

      @@genkiferal7178 What part almost made you stay? I'm researching now and Alabama is my current focus. Do you have just 1 more move in you? Home is such a wonderful place to find,.I've been looking for a very long time.

    • @genkiferal7178
      @genkiferal7178 2 года назад +1

      @@TheHope4abetterworld I was on Interstate 1-20 driving from Atlanta towards Birmingham (and then westward) and saw those huge hills and the forests and maybe a few creeks or rivers. That is the kind of land that calls me. I like mountains, but prefer large hills with streams/creeks running through them. It may've been part of federal or state parklands i was driving through.
      Also, i stopped at Walmart for an hour's break and at another spot gassed up my car, and many of of the residents weren't wearing masks and that made me feel like it was a normal, mentally-healthy place. Covid mandates have crushed my soul. Not being able to see people's full facial expressions is something I find mentally-damaging.
      I am going to stay in TX and hope to move to Piney Woods, an area where there are forests. I love hiking alone and foraging for mushrooms and walking among wildlife. My name 'feral' means uncivilized, untamed. I love nature. 'Bama had that, for sure.
      I read up on that particular area, though, and saw that it may be unaffordable for me and many northeasterners and Californians are putting in expensive suburbs there. Most of the areas I wanted to move to have that problem -- liberals come in, raise prices, and destroy the very forests they moved there for.

  • @EvilEnsembleStars
    @EvilEnsembleStars 3 года назад +474

    As someone who lived in Alabama, this is a very good guide to Alabama

  • @Ninja-hn9vo
    @Ninja-hn9vo 3 года назад +246

    I used to deliver frequently into Alabama. I'm a gay woman from New York city area. The people down there have always been extremely nice and welcoming. It shocked me the first few times but it quickly became one of my favorite states to drive into and hang out in.

    • @DonnieDarko1
      @DonnieDarko1 3 года назад +27

      Got stuck in Opelika and you're right, some of the most friendliest folks I've met. It was a bit unsettling at first, was never used to it but it's true.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +17

      That's great!

    • @michellerosa8634
      @michellerosa8634 3 года назад +10

      From New York and my first love is from Mobile .

    • @chocosidronio
      @chocosidronio 3 года назад +10

      @@DonnieDarko1 Lived there for 10 years I miss it a lot.

    • @DonnieDarko1
      @DonnieDarko1 3 года назад +3

      @@chocosidronio cool, where are you now? I was stranded by Golden Cherry hotel to be exact.

  • @marshacooper9088
    @marshacooper9088 3 года назад +192

    You were just too funny! I am a black person so I appreciate your humor. "The blue belt is black". Love listening to your various videos. Will continue to follow you. As your audience we appreciate the humor that you add to all of your videos. I also appreciate your personal touches and insight.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +12

      Ok Marsha! ❤️❤️

    • @buddyroe61
      @buddyroe61 Год назад

      Loved George Wallace ❤️🙏 hehehe. I new that as soon as they turned everything over to the black's and the women, it would not last long.

  • @DaveGiudice
    @DaveGiudice 3 года назад +334

    I’m from Alabama and I can testify that this video is indeed accurate. Alabama has a punk scene here as well. Lost of music from many genres from many great artists.

    • @VistaThaiGuy
      @VistaThaiGuy 3 года назад +3

      Grew up in Mt. Brook coming out of Southside Chicago and Raleigh Village Apartments in the late 70's and early 80's...frequented 5 Points and Ensley...spent my birthday parties on GSH at a roller skating rink, karaoke bars, and a titty bar....😎😍🤩

    • @brendanaeria9913
      @brendanaeria9913 3 года назад +1

      @@VistaThaiGuy is the titty bar still functioning ? Asking for a mate to aid in his research .

    • @ellibreelmundo2629
      @ellibreelmundo2629 2 года назад +9

      Alabama people are far more real than people I've met from elsewhere. They are just more normal and not screwed up by the effeminate culture the criminal 1% Deep State has propagandized on California, New York, and other places

    • @Butterpants1987
      @Butterpants1987 2 года назад +2

      thats really cool to hear! im from orange county and we also are known for our punk scene. what are the best venues in alabama?

    • @jamesgilbert91
      @jamesgilbert91 2 года назад

      @@Butterpants1987 curious too; west coast is getting too expensive!

  • @Joe_Bob_Trucking
    @Joe_Bob_Trucking 3 года назад +150

    Lifetime Alabama resident, can't wait to see this.

    • @joshuaandrewvives9676
      @joshuaandrewvives9676 3 года назад +8

      Well I visited Alabama as a lifetime Louisiana resident Geaux LSU tigers to be honest I really do like the Alabama countryside I mean Louisiana countryside here in St Tammany is real great

    • @monke4476
      @monke4476 3 года назад +3

      Same

    • @showmemojo4784
      @showmemojo4784 3 года назад +4

      War eagle

    • @GoDawgs18
      @GoDawgs18 3 года назад

      @@joshuaandrewvives9676 Go Dawgs!!!!!

    • @GoDawgs18
      @GoDawgs18 3 года назад

      @@showmemojo4784 Go Dawgs UGA is auburns daddy

  • @nelliesfarm8473
    @nelliesfarm8473 3 года назад +36

    I have lived in many different states and I can honestly say that Alabama is one of the most beautiful states I've seen.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +3

      Cool! Any state is pretty if it's the right time of year. Even Ohio.

    • @nelliesfarm8473
      @nelliesfarm8473 3 года назад +4

      @@NickJohnson that's where I'm from, Ohio...

    • @josephhoover4542
      @josephhoover4542 10 месяцев назад

      @@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717No it’s not stop lying 😂

    • @dilipkulkarni9697
      @dilipkulkarni9697 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@nelliesfarm8473which state is great,Ohio or Alabama?

    • @god-son-love
      @god-son-love 2 месяца назад +1

      Never been there but my gf is from Alabama. I imagine the place is wonderful just like her.

  • @jimsalmon5158
    @jimsalmon5158 3 года назад +256

    I’m not going to lie, I was expecting you to rip Alabama a new one. This is actually one of the fairest assessments I’ve seen from someone outside of Alabama. We have our quirks, but most of us don’t bite.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +14

      ❤️

    • @Dazak
      @Dazak 2 года назад +3

      As an outsider who calls Alabama home., I would agree to most of the assessments. But I think Nick should spend more time in the newer burbs of Birmingham which would give Huntsville and its burbs a run for their money when it comes to true diversity. I have lived in both places.

    • @knivesgunfights526
      @knivesgunfights526 2 года назад +3

      Jim, I agree. Nick Johnson is one intelligent guy, and he treats all areas of our Country the same....the good and the bad. His assessments are fair. The manner in which he does so is humorous as heck. I wish I could say the same for some other "experts." BTW, I also live in Alabama. Other than some of our State level politicians, we have good folks here. At least our Politicians aren't as notorious as SOME of those from the West Coast. I have traveled extensively, and I am truly concerned about the future of California. Between the politics, and the San Andreas Fault, I see little hope of that State recovering. I hope I am wrong.

    • @leavyriddlespur9036
      @leavyriddlespur9036 Год назад +3

      We only nibble. Hardly ever bite. LoL!

    • @jackiemurphy1524
      @jackiemurphy1524 Год назад +1

      Didn’t you know Dothan,AL, is a big Jewish community? Jews are paid $50,000 to move there. Look it up. < 100 miles from Tallahassee FL. How could you have missed that?

  • @erichaley6776
    @erichaley6776 2 года назад +19

    I was born in Germany and lived in plenty of different states. I call Alabama home and love it here in Huntsville,Alabama. Huntsville is home to Mazda,and Toyota,and soon space command.Vance is home to two big Mercedes Benz plants,Lincoln is home to Honda,and Montgomery is home to Hyundai.

    • @ussarizona2201
      @ussarizona2201 Год назад +1

      I also love in Huntsville and my grandmother and the family before her is german.

  • @davidrichard7662
    @davidrichard7662 3 года назад +143

    I visited Alabama to visit family, and it was real enjoyable. Nice food, nice people, grits and gravy, fried green tomatoes, Natty Ice beer and many other cool things too. Lovely outdoors there, as well.

  • @johngarbarini8474
    @johngarbarini8474 3 года назад +98

    I once drove through NE Alabama, on the way to Chattanooga, TN. A beautiful area to drive through. Boaz, Gadsden, etc;

    • @aswinhanagal4293
      @aswinhanagal4293 3 года назад +3

      Indeed, I actually like driving through there

    • @johngarbarini8474
      @johngarbarini8474 3 года назад +1

      @@aswinhanagal4293 - yes, a pretty area.

    • @205rlg6
      @205rlg6 2 года назад +1

      You should have stopped at lake Guntersville. You would have wanted to relocate.

    • @StevenStiefel
      @StevenStiefel 2 года назад

      I live in Fort Payne, very northeast part of the state next to Tennessee and Georgia. The pretty part you see pictured on the brochures.

    • @walterparker1805
      @walterparker1805 2 года назад

      U can't find a house around Gadsden anymore folks from California r buying houses sight unseen driving prices up

  • @AvioftheSand
    @AvioftheSand 3 года назад +51

    Just learned something new. Mardi Gras in the US originated in Mobile, Alabama. Thanks Nick!

    • @taymc873
      @taymc873 3 года назад +7

      It was also the first capital of French Lousiana as well. Mobile was settled first. 1700-1725 it was the capital and then the Spanish from Spanish Florida moved into the area. There wasn't a permanent French settlement until they settled Mobile.

    • @waitwhat1029
      @waitwhat1029 3 года назад +2

      My hometown. Laissez les bon temps rouler! That’s...about it, all we got. 🤣

    • @AvioftheSand
      @AvioftheSand 3 года назад +1

      @@taymc873 Are there any French remnants (people or culture wise) in Mobile the way there is in New Orleans?

    • @nola305
      @nola305 2 года назад

      A southwest Louisiana Cajun French slogan, sha!

    • @205rlg6
      @205rlg6 2 года назад +2

      @@AvioftheSand there is

  • @josecortez5213
    @josecortez5213 2 года назад +9

    As a guy who has worked all over the south I can say that the south was good to me. Alabama has some of the nicest people I ever met. I love the south and all the people there.

  • @hblackburn5580
    @hblackburn5580 3 года назад +39

    I'm from Mobile, and I'm so happy that somebody not from here actually pronounced our city right! Love my city and my beaches!

    • @bigtimez908
      @bigtimez908 2 года назад +3

      Mobile here also, we love our home!!!

    • @mr.whiskey3534
      @mr.whiskey3534 2 года назад +2

      Gulf Shores will most likely be our retirement destination. Great to visit or set up residence.

    • @mynew100sunglasses2
      @mynew100sunglasses2 2 года назад +1

      I'm from pc nub

    • @hblackburn5580
      @hblackburn5580 2 года назад

      @Kuntryboy wish I could say the same, but the reception has been very spotty lately 😆

    • @hblackburn5580
      @hblackburn5580 2 года назад

      @@bigtimez908 awesome! Wouldn't be surprised if we ran in the same circle, if you're into all the great music we have that is.

  • @codysmith1915
    @codysmith1915 3 года назад +101

    I get out of the navy in a year. These videos are damn near critical for me when deciding where to live

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +30

      Thanks for serving our country!! 🇺🇸 ❤️

    • @codysmith1915
      @codysmith1915 3 года назад +14

      @@NickJohnson Thank you for making damn good videos! My wife uses them for reference when looking at houses

    • @gavindalton3066
      @gavindalton3066 2 года назад +2

      I am in the navy and I am from Alabama and I will definitely agree with moving to AL! Very relaxing and have the wrong image.

    • @spencer2221
      @spencer2221 2 года назад +3

      @@codysmith1915 I wouldn’t use this guys advice on anything. He makes some good points but he is way off on others. Just watch your states “unboxing video” and you’ll see.
      For instance some of the cities he showed like Dothan, he showed the poorest section of the city. It’s the south side (inside circle) and oldest part of the city. Very poor people live on that side of town. The west side of Dothan there are brand new homes (outside circle) for 175k. The north side is nice but a little older. The east side has tons of new homes and giant houses.
      UFC also started in Dothan Alabama.
      I’ve watched a lot of these videos and after watching my home states I’m now taking his points with a grain of salt. Kind of upsetting because I’m in a similar situation to you looking for places to move to.

    • @johnnylopez6825
      @johnnylopez6825 2 года назад +2

      I once drove outside of NAS Pensacola and got lost in AL, I was astounded by the white sand beaches... very beautiful and nice homes. I would love to live there

  • @leonardpearlman4017
    @leonardpearlman4017 3 года назад +48

    Well... I never thought much of Alabama, but have gone there a few times for work or to visit friends who moved there. I wouldn't want to neglect the food! I have never had a bad meal in Alabama! It seems like there's an Alabama style of cooking, and everyone knows what it is, and they do a good job! Sometimes really humble looking places. You get fed, and they're nice about it. My general impression of Alabama is "uninhabited", you can drive all day and not see anyone. Overall it's a lot better than I thought! Some places (Dothan) seem kind of desolate, you wonder what even keeps the city going.... I think a LOT of America is like that, at least in the South.

  • @justinbeams756
    @justinbeams756 2 года назад +28

    Grew up here, lived in many other places for years, it's always been the friendliest state and always home. Some of the churches are a little much; just follow God, not the man telling you how to follow God.

  • @xBlueWolf
    @xBlueWolf 3 года назад +52

    Alabama actually seems decently underrated.

    • @billycox475
      @billycox475 3 года назад +14

      Shhh

    • @chrisa6383
      @chrisa6383 3 года назад +5

      Friendliest folks you'll ever meet come from Alabama.

    • @johnsala1619
      @johnsala1619 3 года назад +1

      @@chrisa6383 True, and when I was in the Navy it seemed like most of the state must be in the military

    • @Casper-ju9cw
      @Casper-ju9cw 2 года назад +2

      And inbreeding

    • @chocolatechipslime
      @chocolatechipslime Год назад +4

      Very underrated! I just hope most people don’t find that out and wanna move here

  • @masonlawson4489
    @masonlawson4489 3 года назад +13

    I lived in Talladega County for 15 years and I can say this was a spot-on guide for Alabama

  • @pepeq8908
    @pepeq8908 3 года назад +15

    Loved the friendly people of Huntsville. And if you call a business be prepared to get a good-by and "roll tide" over the phone. 😄

  • @Kaiwann1
    @Kaiwann1 3 года назад +30

    The ending song better be "sweet home Alabama "

  • @sharkymama
    @sharkymama 3 года назад +32

    Education with twisted humor! I love you Nick 👍

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +7

      Twisted? Man oh man

    • @berrycollins9900
      @berrycollins9900 2 года назад +1

      Hey pretty lady how are you doing today?

    • @sharkymama
      @sharkymama 2 года назад

      @@berrycollins9900 hi Berry , I’m great, how about you. Have a great 4th of July

    • @berrycollins9900
      @berrycollins9900 2 года назад

      Nice to hear from you .

    • @berrycollins9900
      @berrycollins9900 2 года назад

      @@sharkymama You look so cool and innocent.if you don't mind where are you from?

  • @floramendoza15
    @floramendoza15 3 года назад +4

    I'm from Al and I haven't been back there for 7 years. Thank you for taking me home. I wish you would have went to Old Saint Stephens Park. The first capital of Alabama and my favorite place to go after Gulf Shores. Well, Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island tie for first in favorite places to go.

  • @daleennis3140
    @daleennis3140 2 года назад +39

    I lived in California for many years,Alabama is a great place to live,really nice people,I was surprised how nice it is in Alabama!

    • @jimbo43ohara51
      @jimbo43ohara51 2 года назад

      Crack a beer and shoot a deer? Not great for the wildlife.

  • @Nick-mc8ob
    @Nick-mc8ob 3 года назад +6

    I love your guests. Great video

  • @clearsailing7993
    @clearsailing7993 3 года назад +42

    Show more of the southern girls. I worked with a lot of southerners up here in the Detroit auto plants. You can get along, and we did get along. In fact we looked out for the other guys and girls who were in our department regardless of their background.

    • @TimBoyd2012
      @TimBoyd2012 Год назад

      I would never date a southern girl. They don't fornicate, and they will only do missionary because anything else is "sodomy"

  • @davidarmitage289
    @davidarmitage289 3 года назад +3

    Love the interview at the end...... awesome !

  • @caseyyoung32
    @caseyyoung32 2 года назад +8

    I remember that game when Auburn ran the ball all the back. We were already celebrating our win, and then BAM, complete shock

  • @Joe_Bob_Trucking
    @Joe_Bob_Trucking 3 года назад +18

    Been here all my life, never heard anyone admit to being in the KKK, never seen them either.

  • @charlescurtis6321
    @charlescurtis6321 3 года назад +41

    As a southern Californian, I moved away from being a Northern Virginia/DC yuppie last year to working at a small hardware store in rural central Alabama.
    .
    It was a great decision. Good people. Some problems but lots of potential. Great video. Love your stuff Nick.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +5

      Good choice on the new life!

    • @jt4369
      @jt4369 2 года назад +5

      I'm from California and frankly I'm thinking of making the move towards the center of the country too. I'm not liking where California is going.

    • @charlescurtis6321
      @charlescurtis6321 2 года назад

      @@jt4369 depends on what you want to get out of life! It was good for me. Some states facilitate some lifestyles better than others.

    • @TheHope4abetterworld
      @TheHope4abetterworld 2 года назад

      @Big Dick Black Do tell ,,, I left Southern California in '05 after most of 45 years. I landed in Southern Oregon. It's okay, but nothing is keeping me here. I'm getting ready to retire and so looking for some place to call home. I'm too old to make such a move twice and Alabama is my current focus. Are you just saying that to discourage some people? 🤭

    • @TheHope4abetterworld
      @TheHope4abetterworld 2 года назад

      @Big Dick Black is it a coincidence or is most of these red states? Politics is nothing but lies to justify stealing our money and freedom, I'd like simple mind my own business type of living, know of any of those?

  • @sarahlee2837
    @sarahlee2837 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love that you interview the guy at the end still adorning your "Alabama" look lol. Another fun video ty

  • @davidarmitage289
    @davidarmitage289 3 года назад +1

    Another unboxing video! WooHoo! Made my day thanks Nick!

  • @maryemt659
    @maryemt659 2 года назад +6

    Recently spent almost 2 years living in Tuscaloosa for work. It's a beautiful and blessed place. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Really appreciate the great football players UA sends to the Patriots 🇺🇸 ROLL TIDE!

  • @rikkichadwick3548
    @rikkichadwick3548 3 года назад +4

    So awesome, I was waiting for this to be about Alabama 🤣🙏 thumbs up! 👍

  • @josephmclean515
    @josephmclean515 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos, always so informative.

  • @infinite3995
    @infinite3995 Год назад

    Love this form of video production. Documentary + Interviews 🙏🤘🏻🌻

  • @carolyndavis6657
    @carolyndavis6657 3 года назад +20

    Sad I have to wait till I get off work to watch this. Transplant to Alabama and I love it here.

  • @MrJx4000
    @MrJx4000 3 года назад +10

    In the early '90s I spent some time in Alabama, at a paper mill in Naheola, on the Tombigbee river, ate at Ezel's Fish Camp and met some really wonderful down-to-earth people.

  • @lizzyschmidt8429
    @lizzyschmidt8429 2 года назад +4

    You are not exaggerating about the football 🏈. My husband and I moved to Alabama a few months ago, and so far everyone we meet identifies with either Auburn or the Crimson Tide. We enjoy the slow pace and southern charm we have found here.

  • @jeremiahjohnson9908
    @jeremiahjohnson9908 2 года назад +47

    I lived there and one of the little known secrets about the place is that for such a small, unheard of state....they have some very beautiful women.

    • @schmidty9536
      @schmidty9536 2 года назад +1

      Nice

    • @g.k.dickenson9259
      @g.k.dickenson9259 2 года назад +7

      It has been said that if you have "Jesus" and a Good Alabama Woman" you have everything you need!

    • @Aaron-wq3jz
      @Aaron-wq3jz 2 года назад

      Eh

    • @Michael-dg1te
      @Michael-dg1te 2 года назад

      shh! We would like to keep them to ourselves. You should tell everyone that our women are fat and ugly.

  • @AnitaX0099
    @AnitaX0099 3 года назад +9

    Agree with Nick! Alabama is a super nice place for tourists. Visited last Xmas, was surprised how diverse Alabama is. Wants to visit again...

  • @zaiasaickoumostwantedo1498
    @zaiasaickoumostwantedo1498 3 года назад +110

    I approve the thumbnail 😃

    • @miked7212
      @miked7212 3 года назад +13

      me too

    • @royale7620
      @royale7620 3 года назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣👌

    • @celestepalm6949
      @celestepalm6949 3 года назад +7

      Not AL gals though. According to the stats, they'd be at least 50 pounds heavier.

    • @miked7212
      @miked7212 3 года назад +3

      @@celestepalm6949 lol

  • @tracyb.173
    @tracyb.173 Год назад

    Omg Nick that song was the icing on the cake. I laughed so hard I cried. 😁😂🤣Another fun and informative video. I love all your videos btw LOL.

  • @taralalla50
    @taralalla50 3 года назад

    Hi 8m enjoying all your vlogs on America only found it yesterday and im binge watching very very interesting never knew all these facts.

  • @atheistinalabama4206
    @atheistinalabama4206 3 года назад +17

    I was born & raised in Huntsville Alabama, still live here too. Lived in California & Florida but Bama is & will always be home!!! I agree with the others that this video is extremely accurate 🤣 ROLL TIDE Y'ALL 🐘🏈

  • @HeleneLouise
    @HeleneLouise 3 года назад +3

    It looks beautiful. Great job Nick.

  • @shelbysieg1607
    @shelbysieg1607 3 месяца назад

    I like your song at the end. Good job!

  • @aquarianattitude5881
    @aquarianattitude5881 3 года назад +2

    OMG I really needed this. You have made my day😹😹😹. The interview at the end was AWESOME 😺 I was not going to bring up the "LOOK" but since You did... Shuga that "LOOK" made me bust out laughing 😹. That's what made my freaking day😹

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад

      Ok glad it made you smile ❤️

  • @silasthegreat983
    @silasthegreat983 3 года назад +31

    I actually live in Alabama and I’m fat and this... yes. This is the perfect representation of our state. Also Roll Tide.

    • @205rlg6
      @205rlg6 2 года назад +1

      RTR.!.!.!. 🐘

    • @therv2264
      @therv2264 2 года назад

      Can you help me please 😭🥺

    • @therv2264
      @therv2264 2 года назад

      Please 🥺

    • @therv2264
      @therv2264 2 года назад

      Plz

  • @aribasmajian18
    @aribasmajian18 3 года назад +6

    My mom and I took a road trip from colorado springs Colorado to Pensacola Florida and drove through mobil Alabama it seemed okay it was scenic with the gulf of Mexico and Mobil bay.

  • @step2058
    @step2058 2 года назад +2

    Spent my whole life in Birmingham and I'm still here and you taught me stuff I didn't know. Nice video!

  • @rebeccawood2472
    @rebeccawood2472 2 года назад +7

    The part about Bessemer is not a lie 😂
    This Alabamian thanks you for this fair assessment, as the rest of the country thinks we're all square dancing barefoot in overalls down here.

  • @kevinpurcell2093
    @kevinpurcell2093 Год назад +3

    Me and my wife traveled through N.W. Arkansas and I thought that it was very beautiful. And last year, we vacationed in Gulf Shores. Enjoyed ourselves.

  • @IcedOmega13
    @IcedOmega13 2 года назад

    Lived in Decatur all my life. Thanks for stopping by

  • @alicegeller2025
    @alicegeller2025 Год назад

    GREAT video, GREAT copy. GREAT presentation!!!

  • @justinmanjarrez1485
    @justinmanjarrez1485 3 года назад +3

    I was waiting for this

  • @wwis8021
    @wwis8021 3 года назад +6

    I do love this state. It's absolutely beautiful!

  • @daniel385
    @daniel385 3 года назад

    Love the hair extensions. Bonus interviews were fantastic.

  • @MoisturefortheSoul
    @MoisturefortheSoul Год назад +1

    You are so cool! I love that I found a channel with someone who is doing this because I absolutely love just spending my time learning about different parts of the United States. Man, you are so informative!! Thank you! I have subscribed and I am looking forward to more of your videos.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  Год назад

      Haha ok 👌 there are 49 more of those.

  • @angelaconley162
    @angelaconley162 2 года назад +6

    Lived in Alabama all my life for the most part everyone here are very friendly and get along. It's hot and humid for sure. War Eagle!!

  • @honeybfly2010
    @honeybfly2010 3 года назад +44

    Omg your opening in this video...had me cracking up! 😂 Your outfit was great! So that’s what you’d look like with a mullet-esk hairdo. Really got me in the “Alabama” state-of-mind lol. Definitely prefer your short hair though, just sayin’. 😉 😊 😍

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +13

      I might just make that my new look :)

    • @whatsgoodbrohan
      @whatsgoodbrohan 3 года назад +3

      why don't you just marry him already lmao

    • @honeybfly2010
      @honeybfly2010 3 года назад

      @@whatsgoodbrohan lol rofl 😂

    • @whatsgoodbrohan
      @whatsgoodbrohan 3 года назад +1

      @@honeybfly2010 you guys would make a good couple i've seen your comments in other videos lol....seriously not even kidding ask him to get coffee

  • @williamholt543
    @williamholt543 3 года назад +4

    Moved to Alabama and love it lived in several states as I am a veteran love the peace and quiet........

  • @mikexstad1121
    @mikexstad1121 3 года назад +1

    Great interviews at the end

  • @laurastrobel718
    @laurastrobel718 3 года назад +32

    You're so funny Nick, but I like when you're serious too ( or try to be) Yes, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a beautiful place ( There's some good skinny dippen places on Dauphin Island- just watch out for the jellyfish😊) Thanks for the bonus interviews at the end, the man was so sweet and honest, and so was the young lady) Safe travels☺

    • @205rlg6
      @205rlg6 2 года назад

      The young lady lied half of the time tho. The man was honest.

    • @adamcheeseplease
      @adamcheeseplease Год назад

      @@205rlg6 I disagree about the man! The separating of children at the border began with Obama and he separated a lot more children than trump ever did! I would elaborate but it seems pointless at this point. Even my comment, we should just treat each other like human beings with respect

  • @jaygill7492
    @jaygill7492 3 года назад +3

    Such an interesting video about Alabama

  • @prasadbhojak
    @prasadbhojak 2 года назад +2

    I visited Auburn last year and liked the vibe of it.

  • @Charlie-xp9lq
    @Charlie-xp9lq 3 года назад +1

    That was a great video , and that's the best song yet . Well done young fella .

  • @knighttuttrupriprock9733
    @knighttuttrupriprock9733 3 года назад +19

    Your Alabama song done to Locomotion.... well done, one of your best!

  • @IndianaCrane
    @IndianaCrane 3 года назад +4

    I don’t believe you dislike football, Nick Johnson......and those interviews at the end are amazing!

  • @33Donner77
    @33Donner77 3 года назад +3

    Great state map and song as usual. Thanks. I think I'll get some Barbeque tonight.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад

      Mikes?

    • @33Donner77
      @33Donner77 3 года назад

      @@NickJohnson Not Miiiike's, but we do have Pappy's in St. Louis.

  • @williamhenderson1521
    @williamhenderson1521 3 года назад +15

    As a Muscle Shoals resident, I would have to say this is pretty accurate.

    • @annehedonia156
      @annehedonia156 4 месяца назад

      Please tell me that the area isn't still covered up with the Church of Christ denomination, though. Ugh!

  • @PaulLund92399
    @PaulLund92399 3 года назад +4

    Great video, I just came back from touring the state for investments and dug Tuscaloosa.

  • @dannymelville6715
    @dannymelville6715 3 года назад +6

    "They got trucks and boats that are bigger than you're trucks and boats"
    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @phillipcarr4903
    @phillipcarr4903 3 года назад +2

    I’ve lived here since 2001 and this video is spot on!

  • @friedrice69
    @friedrice69 3 года назад +11

    Born and raised in Huntsville. Never leaving Alabama!!

  • @flamebunni7324
    @flamebunni7324 3 года назад +3

    "Damn football"... lol I died hahahah. And he's so right about the football... insane fandom

  • @_Larzy
    @_Larzy 3 года назад +19

    As someone who lives in Huntsville I think your guide was very fitting

  • @johnhenke6475
    @johnhenke6475 3 года назад +22

    43:50. Huntsville is what it is because the Operation Paperclip Nazis brought in after the war didn't like Texas or Florida, so they picked Huntsville because the mountains and florist looked more like Germany to them.

  • @madskrillz2
    @madskrillz2 2 года назад +4

    I grew up in Huntsville and you nailed it. Huntsville is as far from "Alabama" as you can get in the state. The city has boomed big time since I graduated and I have moved back because of that. So many opportunities in all kinds of trades and other professions.

    • @AS-kx3xp
      @AS-kx3xp 2 года назад

      Please Exaggerate it Further. They say there's No Jobs and you cant get rich in alabama.

    • @annehedonia156
      @annehedonia156 4 месяца назад

      ​@@AS-kx3xpHuh? Who says that?

  • @WeigleCorreia
    @WeigleCorreia 2 года назад +5

    I'm from Brazil, and wow!!!
    It's cool I know about the state so famous... One day I'll go to visit you Alabama!!

    • @fuckgoogle6047
      @fuckgoogle6047 2 года назад +2

      Come on. You can stay at my place when you get here.

  • @ambersunshinehancock9009
    @ambersunshinehancock9009 2 года назад +6

    Ok, ok. As an Alabaman, I’m taking a lot of what you said in stride. First off, I’m from Gadsden and lived there until I was 19. I have also lived in Tuscaloosa, New Orleans (proper) , Charlotte, NC, Atlanta (proper), Fall Church, VA (10 miles from the White House), and Sacramento (proper). I moved back to Gadsden (with no intentions of staying) and met my husband, had two kids, and now 13 years later, I’m moving to Michigan (where my husband is from). The very first thing I would like to say is….Alabama is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL state that I have EVER lived in. The problem with Alabama lies in the fact we don’t “do” change well. BUT…I have started seeing changes. Especially in the last 5-10 years. If we can become more progressive, this will be a premiere state. My in-laws absolutely LOVE coming here to visit. We live a mile from Noccalula Falls, which is absolutely gorgeous. My friends actually worked really hard to create extensive biking and hiking trails at/around the Falls. The Noccalula Falls area of Gadsden is an untapped gold mine. It WILL explode. Also, you did the state dirty on food. I’m a total foodie. I love Middle Eastern foods of all kinds, African food…and SOUTHERN FOOD. Omg. Mobile. Bye. I should have started a blog about our family food journey through Mobile. Anyways. I think you were fair, but you left out A LOT of the good, which is the food, the overall hospitality of the people (regardless of whether or not you think it’s fake or guarded is WAAAAAY more preferable to almost getting curb stomped in a Philly or Flint bar….or even going to the market in Falls Church). My husband, the Michigander has LOVED getting to know our culture and totally embraced it. Also, the Alabama Coast may be the prettiest beaches I have personally ever seen. Even in the Caribbean. Those sugar beaches, tho.

    • @FletchyDog
      @FletchyDog Год назад

      I'm a mountain biker in Huntsville. Love riding the Noccalula Falls trail system. The local MTB people did a wonderful job there!

  • @840kat
    @840kat Год назад +1

    I use to live in AL. Ya did a decent job of representing it in a fun, but not disrespectful way. Much appreciate!!

  • @darisanshanger1616
    @darisanshanger1616 2 года назад +1

    Interesting.. Mike’s BBQ 🍗 reminds me a bit of Mappi. Love these videos!!

  • @judemelroses9920
    @judemelroses9920 3 года назад +49

    If a photo had a voice. The thumbnail will yell
    *'Yeeehah! Y'all!'* ⛽👩🏼‍🌾🌽🚜

  • @akuma_513_3
    @akuma_513_3 3 года назад +4

    I can only speak gulf coast (orange beach/ gulf shores) area for a family beach vacation, fabulous beach’s and very nice people 👍

  • @jdr2k11
    @jdr2k11 2 года назад

    I was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL and the love of Alabama Football cannot be underestimate. When they played in the National Championship game this year, my employer had given everyone the day off.

    • @jasonroberts9357
      @jasonroberts9357 2 года назад +1

      That's crazy! Hopefully they do the same for those who want to go to church on Sunday.

  • @dhand34
    @dhand34 3 года назад +48

    I was about to say, you can’t do a vid on AL without Miiiiikes BBQ.

    • @DaveGiudice
      @DaveGiudice 3 года назад +5

      Nope you sure can’t even in Huntsville we know about mikes bbq

    • @thomasanderson6924
      @thomasanderson6924 3 года назад +1

      Ever heard of Dreamland ???

    • @dhand34
      @dhand34 3 года назад

      @@thomasanderson6924 oh yea

    • @205rlg6
      @205rlg6 2 года назад +1

      @@thomasanderson6924 Dreamland is nasty unless u’re eating from the original pit. Other than that, Archibald’s & Bob Sykes is better

  • @mariooliveira6780
    @mariooliveira6780 3 года назад +37

    I went to a family reunion and my girlfriend was there!!! We sang Sweet Home Alabama 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

  • @autumn3510
    @autumn3510 3 года назад +75

    Not sure why you didn’t talk about UAB one of the biggest academic medical centers in the county and one of the biggest employers

    • @charlesbearden5131
      @charlesbearden5131 3 года назад +5

      UAB is B’ham’s largest employer.

    • @205rlg6
      @205rlg6 2 года назад +2

      @@charlesbearden5131 starting become one of the state’s largest employers since they’re buying up majority of the hospitals in the state

    • @tripledvideos6815
      @tripledvideos6815 2 года назад +1

      Still the dragons? Worked there in 2007

    • @MsEMCsquared
      @MsEMCsquared Год назад

      @@tripledvideos6815 yep still the dragons

  • @adoautman217
    @adoautman217 3 года назад +3

    Time worth waiting for the new video OMG cousin is my lover and my uncle's my dad yes love it 😂

  • @sookietrueblood-gp4sd
    @sookietrueblood-gp4sd Год назад +1

    Nick, how cute you look in wig & cap, omg you are so funny that ending song,🤣😂

  • @Mandy-Lee
    @Mandy-Lee 3 года назад +5

    This was an excellent video Nick!
    😁almost tempted to visit those white sand beaches.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +5

      They're so pretty Mandy

    • @floramendoza15
      @floramendoza15 3 года назад +1

      You'll want 2 stay 4ever. I sure do miss the Gulf Coast.

    • @berrycollins9900
      @berrycollins9900 2 года назад

      Hey pretty lady how are you doing today?
      Nice to meet you.
      Am Berry from Chicago.

  • @SteveThePisces
    @SteveThePisces 3 года назад +4

    Lol..."Hot, hot and humid, and brown and chili." Could NOT have been more accurate!!!

  • @miked7212
    @miked7212 3 года назад +2

    Great video!

  • @YoussefC-lv2ju
    @YoussefC-lv2ju Год назад

    I like your interviews in this series. You just let the people talk and don't feed them answers. You also don't tell them the answers to questions they miss 😂 Keep the videos coming. I'm running out of them and i listen while i work. Thanks

  • @tripledvideos6815
    @tripledvideos6815 2 года назад +3

    I lived in Hoover its basically Birmingham, but with higher tax. I loved it had a good job and just went out and had a blast.