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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2023
  • Johnny tells the story of his life when he was younger
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  • @sotosmatthew3046
    @sotosmatthew3046 Год назад +483

    15 days ago ,youtube suggested me your story about how you quit smoking,i have stopped smoking since,after 18 years of smoking its the first time that i actually havnt smoked for 2 weeks,your stories are important 🤘

    • @FlowFlameOfficial
      @FlowFlameOfficial Год назад +28

      Excellent, make sure to keep up the progress 👍🏼

    • @masterblaster831
      @masterblaster831 Год назад +13

      Hang in there. I quit 6 years ago and don't regret it.

    • @z0m813
      @z0m813 Год назад +7

      keep it up

    • @zg-it
      @zg-it Год назад +9

      The first two weeks are the hardest. After that it gets much easier

    • @thomasmonaco3465
      @thomasmonaco3465 Год назад +8

      Keep at it. Take it from a former smoker, quitting is freedom.

  • @saldanamoreno
    @saldanamoreno Год назад +273

    I think Johnny should write a memoir. Some of us actually do still read books. I would be interested in a Johnny Millenium book.

    • @ElComanche
      @ElComanche Год назад +6

      I don’t know what I would do without my comics and books.

    • @gundambassexe31
      @gundambassexe31 Год назад +5

      My thoughts exactly and I still read lots of books too

    • @KillRideMasterJ
      @KillRideMasterJ Год назад +3

      If Johnny wrote a book I'd order it so fast lol!

    • @CosmicWolfPack
      @CosmicWolfPack Год назад +2

      THIS!!!

    • @dadanikk
      @dadanikk Год назад +1

      i recall he said one of his life goals was to write a memoir

  • @matt_shaboy
    @matt_shaboy Год назад +83

    Nobody tells a story like Johnny. It was a really heart warming trip down memory lane and I thank you for taking us along.

  • @OpticLureProductions
    @OpticLureProductions Год назад +81

    Your Dad calling Stephen King a weirdo is the most Dad thing ever lol. I love it

    • @dankpelt
      @dankpelt Год назад +9

      To be fair, this was also probably during King's cocaine habit days in the eighties... guarantee he was zooted at dinner.

    • @joshbrucks
      @joshbrucks Год назад

      Have you read his books? A normal mind doesn't come up with these stories. Definitely a weirdo but hey that's what's so good about him.

    • @AssociationAdmirer
      @AssociationAdmirer Год назад

      @@joshbrucks I don't know; I've read a few of King's books, including On Writing, and he strikes me as a staunch adherent of convention. He has come up with a few novel premises, to be sure, but a normal mind is perfectly capable of coming up with novel premises.

  • @OMGpandemic
    @OMGpandemic Год назад +4

    As a man in his early 30's, who never knew his father, I always love hearing stories about people's dads who were there for them.
    Your dad was a great man, Johnny. Thank you for sharing yet another awesome story.

  • @slipknotron1626
    @slipknotron1626 Год назад +20

    I miss the times before internet. Life just felt more mysterious and magical

    • @Domspun
      @Domspun Год назад

      Well, it was just less practical, I had to be at the library all the time. When someone argued with me, I had to go to the library, borrow the book ( if it was available, which sometime wasn't ) and then show them. time consuming.

  • @baleck1651
    @baleck1651 Год назад +10

    What i love about Johnny is how appreciative he is about this incredible experience. Not everyone would realize what a privilege this is

  • @carck6442
    @carck6442 Год назад +59

    Love how so proud you are of your dad. Sounds like he was a really great guy :)

  • @ElComanche
    @ElComanche Год назад +18

    My father passed in 2007, and he taught me so much and gave me so much for memories I can’t imagine who I would be without him. Johnny, we are so blessed for the strong men in our lives. God bless our fathers.

  • @RetroDeath
    @RetroDeath Год назад +6

    These personal stories is what sets you apart from other gaming youtubers, still today.

  • @rhyuu-bc8vl
    @rhyuu-bc8vl Год назад +52

    Johnny you always have the best stories to tell

  • @EvaFull
    @EvaFull Год назад +75

    Just hitting the 25th anniversary of my own dad passing and can relate with this story on so many levels. Thank You for sharing it with us.

    • @Motorheadache95
      @Motorheadache95 Год назад +5

      Same, yeah 1997 I realized I had just passed 25 years myself. Crazy.

    • @Ganonslayer13
      @Ganonslayer13 Год назад +6

      My mother passed away 10 years ago. Still feels like yesterday. Much love.

    • @fordxbgtfalcon
      @fordxbgtfalcon Год назад +4

      Mine passed away in 1998. So 25 years as well. My dad was only 27 when he was killed in a motorcycle accident.

    • @chrisw8069
      @chrisw8069 Год назад +5

      My dads passing will be 31 years ago March 8th 1991. Sucks. He was 33.

    • @Ganonslayer13
      @Ganonslayer13 Год назад +4

      @@chrisw8069 That’s absolutely tragic. I hate to hear that. I’m about to turn 32… really makes you think about life and mortality. Much love.

  • @MyRetroLife
    @MyRetroLife Год назад +10

    Really enjoyed this story man. Brought back memories of going to my Dad’s work where he was a marketing director for a Home Theater Appliance store. Everyone was so nice to me and I would go off on my own exploring the warehouse full of televisions. Thanks for this!

  • @badastronaut7154
    @badastronaut7154 Год назад +10

    Johnny I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and these “story time” episodes are among my favorites of yours. I swear if you wrote an autobiography I would purchase it day one!

  • @ircha
    @ircha Год назад +8

    Loving this story. Great stuff Johnny!!

  • @ricardoramirez9181
    @ricardoramirez9181 Год назад +5

    OMG when that video of the World's Biggest Bookstore showed up I was filled with such nostalgia. I was just downtown yesterday and was walking by and looked down that street to see it gone replaced by what looked to be another condo (that I will never be able to afford). I remember the arcade that was a few minutes away, miss that place. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Tarim06
    @Tarim06 Год назад +10

    To borrow a line .... "Although its just a memory now - some memories last forever" And it was a good one too.

    • @KingXanadu
      @KingXanadu Год назад +3

      Lakeside park?

    • @Tarim06
      @Tarim06 Год назад +1

      @@KingXanadu Indeed it is. :)

  • @kenkooldad8900
    @kenkooldad8900 Год назад +12

    Beautiful memory Johnny. Reminds me of my childhood and my parents.

  • @steelcurtain187
    @steelcurtain187 Год назад +22

    Pretty sweet. Your dads sounds like an awesome guy, much like yourself!

  • @AaronMT
    @AaronMT Год назад +47

    That’s insane. The store was legendary in Toronto. It’s a shame it’s no more. I miss bookstores in general. Indigo ain’t it.

    • @KingXanadu
      @KingXanadu Год назад +4

      You mean you aren’t jumping at the chance to buy some towels and cooking utensils while you go browse the manga section?

    • @servantbyday
      @servantbyday Год назад +2

      Yeah I feel the same longing for Borders as Barnes & Noble just ain’t it.

    • @Icza
      @Icza Год назад

      We had Coles here back in the day. I always went straight to the back left of the store that was all Fantasy and Sci-fi. I loved going in there.

  • @MetalGamely
    @MetalGamely Год назад +3

    I'm 20 years old and I adore hearing your insights to the past whether it be about gaming or otherwise. Your father seemed to be a great man, thanks for sharing!

  • @KobatheASMRbiker
    @KobatheASMRbiker Год назад +4

    Johnny, I just wanted to say you have always been such a positive role model my dude. Always keep on keeping on!

  • @punypunny
    @punypunny Год назад +1

    Your video made me think back about my departed father. It's great to honor our fathers (and mothers) and remember and cherish them!
    I'm over fifty this year and like you, I'm a gamer, since my twenties. Thanks for your candid videos!

  • @MichaelButlerC
    @MichaelButlerC Год назад +20

    This is my favorite type of video, thanks for sharing your story! I think a lot of us can relate to stories like this that really influenced us in some way, whether it be a person, place, thing, or event.

  • @MissBubbles
    @MissBubbles Год назад +9

    What a beautiful memory to have with your dad! I got into gaming because of my dad and I would never enjoy them like I do if it wasn't for him. Your story really resonated with me, thank you for sharing!

  • @presstheabutton
    @presstheabutton Год назад +2

    Riding my bike to return books to the library and taking new ones home is one of my favourite carefree childhood memories. It's wonderful you have all those great pictures of your dad at work. Wonderful story, loved it.

    • @JoeyJoeJoe87
      @JoeyJoeJoe87 Год назад

      Beautiful memory, thank you for sharing.

  • @AlohaGamester
    @AlohaGamester Год назад +6

    I love the trip down memory lane stories John! I know we all love the internet but there was somthing about life before the internet that made the struggle worth it. For example it gave us reasons to spend an entire day at a bookstore reading and absorbing as much information as we could. It gave us reasons to talk to people we normally wouldnt just to find out tips and secrets for our video games. I'm sure we could go on with examples but I'm going to wrap this up by saying keep it coming!

  • @AniFAE_Productions
    @AniFAE_Productions Год назад +11

    Man, what a great place to of let your imagination go wild. Your dad sounded like a great guy, and that environment he basically brought you to gifted you a passion that you've carried with you to this day. That's truly amazing, and enlightening that in a way, through your passions, a big part of him lives on through it. Great story!!

  • @zg-it
    @zg-it Год назад +6

    Johnny, your dad sounded awesome. Makes me cherish the time I have with my dad. Life is precious. Cheers!

  • @JANEMBA9000
    @JANEMBA9000 Год назад +19

    You lived a dream life back then man .

  • @dsol9767
    @dsol9767 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the lovely story John, been following you for over a decade now and it's cool to hear a new story about your dad and the bond you two shared.

  • @bxgeo5180
    @bxgeo5180 Год назад +3

    Love hearing all your stories from back then. Please do more of this. Those days take me back. Your Dad was awesome

  • @gundambassexe31
    @gundambassexe31 Год назад +3

    HCG storytime and lore! 💖💖🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @kirkthomas1124
    @kirkthomas1124 Год назад +1

    Great story! My parents took me to see "Alien" when I was 8. It both scared the hell out of me and got me hooked on sci-fi horror. Mom also took me to see "This Is Spinal Tap" when I was 13. She had no idea what she was getting into, and I love her for it.

  • @j.c-mtl1150
    @j.c-mtl1150 Год назад

    Another amazing storie and memory, thanks for share jhony its always a pleasure know about your life , and this time know a little bit about your old man, R.I.P

  • @eiadtarabulsi
    @eiadtarabulsi Год назад

    Beautiful, heartwarming, and unforgettable nostalgia! You always tell the best stories. It sounds like you had a lot of wonderful memories with your awesome dad. He raised an amazing son for sure. My dad passed away almost 1 year ago. I wished that I learned a few things from him while he was still alive. Unfortunately, I can't go back, and change anything. I can only make changes moving forward. Things have been very stressful for the past few days, and watching this video has definitely made the situation a bit more manageable. Thanks, once again Johnny for another awesome video! Thanks, for everything that you do! I greatly appreciate it! God bless, and stay safe!

  • @Juice2Fifty
    @Juice2Fifty Год назад +4

    Thanks for sharing this story, Johnny. These looks into your history always make for great episodes 😁🤙🏼

  • @28Pluto
    @28Pluto Год назад +2

    Great story. I love the Short Circuit 2 clips! The store will live forever in a wacky sci-fi comedy.

  • @daydreamhero1374
    @daydreamhero1374 Год назад +2

    great story man..thanks for sharing

  • @PlusUltraAdrian
    @PlusUltraAdrian Год назад +3

    That's a beautiful story Johnny. R.I.P to your father.

  • @matthewpinder4279
    @matthewpinder4279 Год назад +1

    I love this story. It made me think about my relationship with my dad. We're of a similar age Johnny and back in the early 80's my dad came home with a copy of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain. That was one of those moments that defined who I was going to be. I've spent the majority of my life living in one kind of fantasy realm or another ever since then.

  • @nintindomaster64link
    @nintindomaster64link Год назад +6

    Your story videos are my favorite videos on RUclips. They’ve become nostalgic to me at this point

  • @chrispreddy4082
    @chrispreddy4082 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to 2023 and beyond for the channel, yourself and your family. Take care

  • @gregdickson4767
    @gregdickson4767 Год назад

    Johnny, it's these stories that keep me invested in your channel. Not the New Games Stuff, not the Games I've Been Playing, not the Top 10s, but the STORIES of your life. And the guests you have on (especially Robman). I feel like there are always new and interesting things to learn about you and to relate to, and that's what makes this channel so personable.

  • @leeellis6738
    @leeellis6738 Год назад +1

    Great video John, great memories brought back from the 80's. Keep up the great work, sending wishes from the UK

  • @astra706
    @astra706 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this story! Always a joy to listen to your stories.

  • @jamesdwhite873
    @jamesdwhite873 Год назад +5

    That was such a sick bookstore. I remember buying so many game guides from there.

  • @deband1473
    @deband1473 Год назад +1

    Wow! What a great memory and it felt like going into a time machine hearing thos story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @just_a_character
    @just_a_character Год назад +4

    So happy that you had this experience. I truly believe that times before the internet took off were different. I was lucky enough to be born in the mid-80’s and experience the simpler times in terms of technology in everyday life. Great video!

  • @finsfish
    @finsfish Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this story with us! Great to hear how folks were inspired into what they enjoy.

  • @djkibblesnbits
    @djkibblesnbits Год назад

    What beautiful memories; I'm sure you went down a rabbit hole of thoughts and emotions while you were putting this video together. Thank you for sharing them with us.

  • @ryanbourbeau3078
    @ryanbourbeau3078 Год назад +4

    This was so wonderful to hear about such a great story!

  • @nathangillmore5064
    @nathangillmore5064 Год назад

    Love this, thanks for sharing. Love the Short Circuit footage!

  • @gamer_dehymos
    @gamer_dehymos 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful story, John! Thank you for sharing.

  • @jeffreycharest9093
    @jeffreycharest9093 Год назад +2

    Absolutely incredible. How exciting. Memories with family are so important. My family is everything. My condolences. May your father rest in peace. God bless you and your loved ones.

  • @popatudor4812
    @popatudor4812 Год назад

    WOW! Awesome video! The way you tell the story is so compelling... thanks.

  • @AsteriskSS
    @AsteriskSS Год назад

    John, these are the type of videos that keep me coming back to your channel. Thank you for sharing memories of your father with us.

  • @allenwheeler5937
    @allenwheeler5937 Год назад

    Man what a wonderful story! Its so nice to hear these stories from you. It sounds like that was such a happy time.

  • @MacedonianHero
    @MacedonianHero Год назад +1

    The World's Biggest Bookstore was as legendary as Sam the Record Man. So cool! I have great memories of both stores growing up in Toronto in the 80s.

  • @natural8677
    @natural8677 Год назад

    I'm loving this transportation back in time. You're such a great story teller

  • @1Deep43VA
    @1Deep43VA Год назад +7

    Love the FF7 music in the background. Always brings good memories to the forefront.

  • @BunchaNothin
    @BunchaNothin Год назад +3

    I casually came across The World's Largest Bookstore shortly after moving to Toronto! Moved here in 2012, and went a number of times while I lived downtown! Now I have a piece of history to attach to that memory!

  • @luismartins3785
    @luismartins3785 Год назад

    Wonderful Story John, thank you for sharing. These are good times. Awesome stuff !

  • @1968rus
    @1968rus Год назад +1

    Today exactly 23 years since my dad passed away and here's this story.. the way you tell it.. oh maaan..

  • @alirezamosadeghzade
    @alirezamosadeghzade Год назад

    oh johnney, tell me more, more and more stories. what is more beautiful than sitting and hearing you. thanks for everything buddy, thanks for sharing your memories and your experiences.

  • @Averagegamer87
    @Averagegamer87 Год назад

    I love your stories! Thank you so much for sharing them.

  • @femtrooper
    @femtrooper Год назад +1

    Wow! This story just made my day! What a cool experience and I totally get how that would have shaped you. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @SirenoftheVoid
    @SirenoftheVoid Год назад +1

    That is a wonderful story,taking us back to a wonder world in the 80s,felt nice to dive into it. WIsh i had known my dad....

  • @videogameenjoyment4947
    @videogameenjoyment4947 Год назад

    Thanks Johnny for sharing such an amazing story/memory about you and your father when you were younger and the amazing experience you both had!

  • @ichidonlee1512
    @ichidonlee1512 Год назад +1

    Sounds amazing. My Ma worked part time at the mall in the evenings, and I would run around there in the 90s. What a great time to be alive.

  • @joshogden1081
    @joshogden1081 Год назад

    Beautiful story, thank you for sharing!!

  • @colinDESU
    @colinDESU Год назад +2

    Johnny! Thank you so much for sharing all of these stories and memories with us over the years man. Can’t get enough! I say this every time I comment, but if you ever visit Japan, I would love to help you out anyway I can. Whether that’s transportation to a gaming convention or translating for you when talking to a Japanese creator, etc.

  • @MO-bo2du
    @MO-bo2du Год назад

    Great story, thanks for sharing! Glad your dad left you with these happy memories

  • @DerTendou
    @DerTendou Год назад

    Johnny your stories are always so amazing to listen to, wether it being the bad parts or the good parts of your life. I hope your videos will stay here forever or that there is some kind of archive of your videos to relive the greatness of your videos all over again when you won't do RUclips anymore in the future. You are someone I deeply respect and look up to.

  • @kadosho02
    @kadosho02 Год назад

    The journey, and inspiration. Fantastic story . Thanks for sharing this memory.

  • @DadLadsGaming
    @DadLadsGaming Год назад

    Wonderful memories there mate…..thanks for sharing👍🏻

  • @mainelyjoe
    @mainelyjoe Год назад

    Those are some awesome personal stories. Thanks for sharing!

  • @dragunsun7825
    @dragunsun7825 Год назад

    thanks for sharing the memories. was a fantastical place!

  • @luroc
    @luroc Год назад +1

    this was a great, personal video. it’s videos and youtubers like you that allow me to keep my faith that not everyone is doing these videos for superficial or shallow reasons. proud subscriber for a long time!

  • @CathieDalziel
    @CathieDalziel Год назад

    So cool! Thank you for sharing. I grew up in Toronto and the World's Biggest Bookstore was one of my all time favourtie places.

  • @cloudyxiii
    @cloudyxiii Год назад +2

    I Love these sit down stories you tell and have really enjoyed all of them throughout the years Johnny!

  • @DarioTubas
    @DarioTubas Год назад

    What an incredible story ! Thank you so much for sharing such interesting memories of yours. I love it :)

  • @screwthenet
    @screwthenet Год назад +1

    Thats why I have come to better appreciate the older game magazines, comics, cards, old books, and of course photos of family and whatever else. ITs all so nostalgic and priceless. Great vid. ^

  • @vintagecrazyjay4970
    @vintagecrazyjay4970 Год назад

    Awesome story Johnny! Thanks for sharing.

  • @timculhane625
    @timculhane625 Год назад

    What an amazing story Johnny. I lost my dad sometime ago as well. God bless you and your family always. Love your Channel

  • @realtayo42
    @realtayo42 Год назад

    This was a really special story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @rubenhoelz1464
    @rubenhoelz1464 Год назад

    That was a wonderfull story, John. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @chrismyers7794
    @chrismyers7794 Год назад +1

    Hey Johnny, long time viewer, part time commenter. Haven't watched a video of yours in awhile, but I love hearing you talk about your life man. Its so interesting to me. You're an amazing story teller. Just wanted to say I appreciate you doing what you do man. Keep up the good work!

  • @Justinmeatybonds
    @Justinmeatybonds Год назад

    The storytime vids are always my favorite. I could listen to this guy tell stories all day.

  • @xretroman
    @xretroman Год назад

    Great story Johnny. When you tell stories like this is one of the main reasons I enjoy your channel. Your dad would be proud of you, he is proud of you.

  • @JustinCarey
    @JustinCarey Год назад +1

    I have been watching this channel for a decade, and this is one of my favorite episodes!

  • @Edu_Augusto
    @Edu_Augusto Год назад

    Johnny, you are my favorite storyteller! This channel is really special. Thanks for sharing all these amazing stories with us!

  • @kmgraphic.design
    @kmgraphic.design Год назад

    Beautiful story, thanks for sharing.

  • @ksnthorn
    @ksnthorn Год назад +1

    What an awesome story! Brings back memories, that was my primary place to get the computer magazines back in the day for my C64 and Atari 8 bit and 16 but computers. They had everything including the Euro mags. Thanks for sharing!

  • @fovp1981
    @fovp1981 Год назад +1

    Bro I love the way you tell stories. Makes me so nostalgic for my own childhood

  • @andresmendoza8455
    @andresmendoza8455 Год назад

    Beautiful story, telling our stories also help us express our love for all of those things that make us happy, its also a way of thanking life for those gifts.

  • @lex8239
    @lex8239 Год назад +1

    Fantastic story. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate all the content, but the story videos and reminiscing videos are a personal favourite.

  • @arboltree5766
    @arboltree5766 Год назад

    Great video ! very heart warming, thank you for all the content you share

  • @supermahmoud
    @supermahmoud Год назад

    What a lovely story John, memories and nostalgia are powerful things for sure, thanks for sharing this with us ♥

  • @alesharks5135
    @alesharks5135 Год назад

    You literally got to live my childhood dream, thanks for sharing. Kinda felt like i got to realize it a bit hearing you talk about it. Also RIP to your dad, he sounds like he was a good man!