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  • @RukaSubCh
    @RukaSubCh 7 лет назад +11640

    No joke that old man is really badass .

    • @n_puppy8283
      @n_puppy8283 7 лет назад +271

      just greeks man :) xD

    • @rikardnilsson3767
      @rikardnilsson3767 7 лет назад +161

      maaaaan, I wish he was my grandpa.

    • @rendellvalles6749
      @rendellvalles6749 7 лет назад +12

      Ruka Erika I agree

    • @mattv88888888
      @mattv88888888 7 лет назад +55

      @WhatsUpBross Can confirm. Roommate is Greek.

    • @timkim5894
      @timkim5894 7 лет назад +51

      hes so nonchalant about it to, which makes it funny

  • @CobusGreyling
    @CobusGreyling 7 лет назад +626

    "Then why I put the rope for!?" at 5:45 killed me

    • @liquidmasl
      @liquidmasl 7 лет назад +3

      i died

    • @KLCII88
      @KLCII88 7 лет назад +9

      Favorite part of the video, had me rolling haha.

    • @eel1331
      @eel1331 6 лет назад

      Cobus Greyling missed it by a couple seconds

  • @AmjadMiandad
    @AmjadMiandad 4 года назад +1655

    2:23 Georgie: Where do you live? Alabama?
    Destin: Yes Alabama....
    Georgie: Ahh, That's why you don't know...

    • @genericusername4206
      @genericusername4206 3 года назад +40

      yes we watched the video too

    • @prakharmishra3000
      @prakharmishra3000 3 года назад

      @@genericusername4206 lol

    • @skywriter4308
      @skywriter4308 3 года назад +76

      @@genericusername4206 I mean, he's referencing a part that he enjoyed to see if other people felt the same. If you want to avoid quote-comments frustrating you, just assume that they begin with, "I like the part when the guy said..."

    • @seanthompson1197
      @seanthompson1197 3 года назад +18

      @@genericusername4206 ​ @Prakhar Mishra He is just quoting a part he enjoyed in a video we all enjoyed. That is what I would do if I was watching it with my friends.. can't we all be friends?

    • @gregorteply9034
      @gregorteply9034 3 года назад +3

      Is this some kind of incest reference or....what?

  • @margaretprice9016
    @margaretprice9016 4 года назад +1801

    "Someone actually died here last week"
    Smiles the entire time

    •  3 года назад +9

      that sounds really psychopathic

    • @margaretprice9016
      @margaretprice9016 3 года назад +6

      Opals look hard too ooo fiiind

    • @steelcucumber5708
      @steelcucumber5708 3 года назад +12

      WELCOME TO OUTBACK AUSTRALIA

    • @genericusername4206
      @genericusername4206 3 года назад +3

      @@steelcucumber5708 where my coober pedy brothers at

    • @greennights2388
      @greennights2388 3 года назад +1

      After this is a place far more to heart's content, no exceptions. Unbrainwashed, we smile for the right reasons.

  • @Vsauce3
    @Vsauce3 7 лет назад +3515

    Such a great video and such a great adventure!

  • @seanfreeman5853
    @seanfreeman5853 5 лет назад +4816

    “Can you still climb the rope?” “Well, what do you think it’s for?”

    • @IETCHX69
      @IETCHX69 5 лет назад +85

      Sah ! You have insulted my honor , Sunrise tomorrow . 20 paces turn and talk in an Outrageous accent ...

    • @user-ou8fh4ng9t
      @user-ou8fh4ng9t 5 лет назад +3

      提交參政言論活動中侵犯隱私條款及滅族破壞力者違規行為。強制移除頻道革職資金賠償處理,遣送出境海外市場移送偵辦處分案件內容摧毀狀況不佳影響力危機處理

    • @znerolz
      @znerolz 5 лет назад +14

      @@user-ou8fh4ng9t ?!?

    • @cataliniordache3158
      @cataliniordache3158 5 лет назад +1

      5* stars =)))

    • @giraffewarrior1756
      @giraffewarrior1756 5 лет назад +5

      I’m just glad you didn’t do the stupid laughing emoji 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂

  • @Turboflabs
    @Turboflabs 4 года назад +280

    Destin:
    Georgie: "of course I'm getting smarter !"

    • @benj1008
      @benj1008 3 года назад +6

      Haha, I had missed that bit.

    • @peterthegamer9334
      @peterthegamer9334 Год назад +3

      Had to go back and watch it lol. Georgie the man! Funny af

  • @Haplo-san
    @Haplo-san 4 года назад +454

    Destin: "But there's also horizontal shafts at the bottom of the vertical shafts, right?"
    George: "No, that's tunnels, not shafts."
    xD

    • @BlueberryWizard
      @BlueberryWizard 2 года назад +6

      Definitions are important, the escape plan could reference tunnels and not shafts and if you've been using shafts all your life instead of tunnels, imagine the position you'd be in, fantastical once you are in "the know", but actually consider not knowing some things you know, and you'll start to see why people correct some people, it makes sense.

    • @eamonia
      @eamonia 2 года назад +6

      "Where you live, Alabama?"
      "Yes..."
      "Oh of course, that's why you don't know."
      Jesus Christ, I almost messed myself. Clearly Destin was just catering to the assumption that he didn't have as a profound grasp on American English as most other English speaking people with that much of an accent, as to be polite but dude totally schooled him in a very funny yet polite way. Humor knows none, yet all languages. I remember when it was ok to use it to break the ice instead of nowadays where; yeah...

    • @Phoenix_Enterprises
      @Phoenix_Enterprises Год назад

      Actually, a vertical shaft has drives horizontally...lol Great that you hooked up with George...I've seen him working with quite a few miners. Opals form all over the world by the way...Aussie opals are unique in the world so far. :)

    • @pavelmedbery3055
      @pavelmedbery3055 10 месяцев назад

      I'm a little late to the party, but shafts are vertical entry passages to tunnels or mines, tunnels are underground passageways (note the non specific degree of the direction the hole takes), and an Adit is a horizontal tunnel.

  • @jakobesterkyn7607
    @jakobesterkyn7607 5 лет назад +1737

    Destin: Has (Insert bad thing) happened to you in the mines?
    Georgie: Yes many times!

  • @misslaput7010
    @misslaput7010 5 лет назад +1484

    "Nah you my friend, and i dont get upset with my friend" I LOVE THE OLD GUY

    • @antoy384
      @antoy384 5 лет назад +13

      ... as long as you *are* my friend.
      Ever seen Wolf Creek? Yup, don’t watch it if you don’t want to freak out in a trip in Australia ;)

    • @paweltraczyk7847
      @paweltraczyk7847 5 лет назад

      misslaput he reminds me of Rez if I hope I spelled his name right

    • @AntonGerdin
      @AntonGerdin 5 лет назад

      Reminds me of pashabiceps

  • @raymondsims4450
    @raymondsims4450 3 года назад +107

    You were in a hole, by yourself, with no way out. And he came back for you. He's your friend! lol That was awesome! One of the best episodes!

    • @abrahamweiss5827
      @abrahamweiss5827 3 года назад +1

      Well some of his stuff was in the hole and some people saw him with Destin. If he got Destin on his own the story could have been different.

  • @fastracer2369
    @fastracer2369 4 года назад +287

    8:29 "you busy?" Bruhhh love this guy

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 7 лет назад +716

    Love Georgie. What a cool guy! Most people in the world are great, but those who are doing what they love and work really hard at it seem to have a character about them. They know who they are, they are happy with who they are, and they inspire others to do the same.

    • @christophergrimm7490
      @christophergrimm7490 7 лет назад +8

      briansmobile1, you inspire me with some of the selfless services you give. Crazy to see one of my favorite RUclipsrs comment on another channel I like.
      Wish this old man would start his own channel, I'd defiantly want to see him more.

  • @paulsmyers203
    @paulsmyers203 7 лет назад +5805

    Opals might be precious stones, but Georgio is a world treasure.

  • @myfavoritemartian1
    @myfavoritemartian1 4 года назад +644

    TIP: Never ask an old man "if he can still do it."

    • @RussianBot69420
      @RussianBot69420 3 года назад +16

      Peg?

    • @xXSoonexXx
      @xXSoonexXx 3 года назад +2

      @@RussianBot69420 i like the way u think

    • @Onbat123
      @Onbat123 3 года назад

      @@xXSoonexXx what ? Why dose Russian bot Evan mean ?

    • @SuperMonkei
      @SuperMonkei 2 года назад +6

      "Why I put the rope for?"

  • @ashketchup247
    @ashketchup247 3 года назад +434

    If Georgie had a channel I would watch it.

    • @rebelarcher5450
      @rebelarcher5450 3 года назад +22

      he was in some episodes with his son in a show called OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS , both him and his son love blasting with explosives , definately one of the best characters that have been on the show .

    • @susanguikema59
      @susanguikema59 3 года назад +6

      That's probably how he found him

  • @rnqtn
    @rnqtn 5 лет назад +801

    I love how patient he is. The older the more knowledge. Best thing is he isn’t hesitant to teach what he’s learned. Such an amazing man.

    • @3_pancakes767
      @3_pancakes767 5 лет назад +3

      "The older the more knowledge." Not always. *Usually not always(pretty rare)*

    • @brianshissler3263
      @brianshissler3263 5 лет назад +2

      Just dont call him George!

  • @DanielRenardAnimation
    @DanielRenardAnimation 7 лет назад +707

    That fine balance between being a genius and/or having gone _completely mad_ within the field of work you do.
    Fantastic guy. I shall indeed think of him, whenever I see opals, haha! 😄

    • @Freekniggers
      @Freekniggers 7 лет назад +3

      Daniel Renard double like

    • @TheTrojanMaker
      @TheTrojanMaker 7 лет назад +1

      its awesome what personalitys you can find if you travel the world like destin.

  • @ItsPowee
    @ItsPowee 3 года назад +35

    Not gonna lie I'm kind of upset that there isn't a longer video about opal mining on your second channel. Please please please release the rest of your time with George because that man is hilarious and genuine and honestly my favorite guest that's ever been shown on this channel

  • @okdarius
    @okdarius 3 года назад +80

    That old man's like someone right out of a movie. Respect.

    • @TallowTheQuoll
      @TallowTheQuoll 2 года назад

      Opal Kings I think it is by Discovery, he's one of the main people on that show.

  • @tawhidkhan3416
    @tawhidkhan3416 5 лет назад +2958

    Destin: Georgie
    Georgie: ''Yes?''
    Destin: I feel like you are my friend.
    Georgie: ''I am your friend!!'' I could be your grandpa but doesn't matter I'm your friend.
    Georgie is a really great guy.

  • @xenonram
    @xenonram 7 лет назад +741

    he's not saying, "color, color, color." He's saying, "kala kala kala." That's "good" in Greek. He only said color after he heard you saying it.

    • @TheHardscoperrr
      @TheHardscoperrr 7 лет назад +51

      LOL

    • @theyoungs6111
      @theyoungs6111 7 лет назад +33

      Wow! Good observation.

    • @jozefbeska9877
      @jozefbeska9877 7 лет назад +46

      No actually it could be colour, we refer to opal that doesnt have the shiny bits as having no colour, also known as potch opal. And opal that does have shiny bits as opal with colour, when you go mining with a few blokes youll find theyll start yelling "colour, colour" from the other side of the mine when they find something

    • @Ntmoffi
      @Ntmoffi 7 лет назад +1

      Andrew Delashaw Ohhh so he's greek?

    • @xenonram
      @xenonram 7 лет назад +2

      Nerfin Merfitt yea.

  • @babab1699
    @babab1699 4 года назад +187

    "We're doing this because women like pretty things on their ears" hahahahahhahaha lmao 8:10

    • @morbikdon5245
      @morbikdon5245 3 года назад +2

      Or maaybee they do that because men like women with pretty things on their ears?

    • @aquah2080
      @aquah2080 3 года назад +3

      @@morbikdon5245 mMmMm... No

    • @amanthakur8269
      @amanthakur8269 3 года назад +4

      @@morbikdon5245 ofcourse not.....i think that most men are reluctant to buy jewelleries

    • @ndarandara7528
      @ndarandara7528 3 года назад

      A big liar.
      Money money most be funny.

  • @Jadiac5
    @Jadiac5 3 года назад +79

    Georgie looks like that grandpa or uncle who shows you everything and teaches you all you need to know in life

    • @TallowTheQuoll
      @TallowTheQuoll 2 года назад +2

      He's on a tv series done by the discovery network

  • @sjoerd1427
    @sjoerd1427 7 лет назад +1018

    "Can you still climb up the rope?"
    "Then why I put the rope for?"
    Lmao

    • @StefanR33
      @StefanR33 5 лет назад +2

      Sjoerd epic!!

    • @stivi739
      @stivi739 5 лет назад +1

      Incase winch has a mechanical issue and as youre free falling you have to grab the rope so you dont die

    • @andrewhxrris
      @andrewhxrris 5 лет назад

      Sjoerd Is

    • @nuru666
      @nuru666 5 лет назад +6

      @@stivi739 The joke went over your head, I think...

    • @NickyNightShine
      @NickyNightShine 5 лет назад +1

      Stupid questions get stupid answers

  • @OutcastAngelV
    @OutcastAngelV 7 лет назад +317

    "You can still do it??"
    "Why I put the rope for?!?"
    I'm dying hahah

    • @richardpike8748
      @richardpike8748 5 лет назад +1

      Yes! I was looking for someone to comment this!

  • @davidg2479
    @davidg2479 3 года назад +131

    "but there's also horizontal shafts right?"
    "that's called a tunnel."

    • @kindlin
      @kindlin 3 года назад

      **Horizontal, but yes, I loved that quote.
      Particularly because as an engineer, I'm constantly correcting people calling columns [vertical members] as beams [horizontal members] and vice versa.

    • @mattthomison4656
      @mattthomison4656 3 года назад

      Horizontal

    • @Thisbook2022
      @Thisbook2022 2 года назад

      Zorihontal

  • @KALEEMIX
    @KALEEMIX 3 года назад +66

    “You’re My friend , I don’t-get upset with my Friend” I liked-that

  • @tanmayluthia4168
    @tanmayluthia4168 7 лет назад +1481

    -where you live ?
    - Alabama
    - Ah ! that's why you don't know 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @AnonyMous-gs2gw
      @AnonyMous-gs2gw 6 лет назад

      Tanmay Luthia don't know what...

    • @marcg.3333
      @marcg.3333 6 лет назад +46

      that shafts are not horizontal.. they are called tunnels! :)

    • @supercomputer0448
      @supercomputer0448 6 лет назад +6

      Tanmay Luthia sweet home Alabama

    • @canadiancrafter5100
      @canadiancrafter5100 5 лет назад +2

      supercomputer2004 where the skies are so blue

    • @TheFloydsta
      @TheFloydsta 5 лет назад +16

      and men marry their sisters

  • @SyntheticFuture
    @SyntheticFuture 7 лет назад +520

    That guide is freaking awesome :x Such a simple guy, such a sense for humor xD

    • @SyntheticFuture
      @SyntheticFuture 7 лет назад +12

      Has that ever happened? Maaany times! It's no problem!
      Also, most opals you'll see are faux opals. Real opals are rather expensive and not something you buy in any store.

    • @darcgibson5099
      @darcgibson5099 7 лет назад +20

      "Can you still climb it?"
      "Why do you think I put the rope?!"

    • @andyb6177
      @andyb6177 7 лет назад +8

      The guide really made the video.

    • @LittleRainGames
      @LittleRainGames 7 лет назад +2

      Andy B its like the vice scopolamine video

  • @Atlantismonkey40
    @Atlantismonkey40 3 года назад +41

    Old guys like this are a gem themself. They too have a high value.

  • @adrrianarose85
    @adrrianarose85 4 года назад +33

    1:46
    George: *tries to say 'Jawohl' in german*
    Subtitels (confused): *George says something*

    • @kniefi
      @kniefi 3 года назад +1

      Mann das klingt wirklich wie "jawohl"...
      Is it just my ears or did he really say it!?!

    • @Ankakick
      @Ankakick 3 года назад

      @@kniefi hat er

    • @janjezierski44
      @janjezierski44 3 года назад

      I understood that and immediately I started looking for a comment like this!

  • @davidbuschhorn6539
    @davidbuschhorn6539 7 лет назад +277

    That guy! "Why you think I have the rope for?" LOL!!

  • @Seezoe
    @Seezoe 7 лет назад +678

    wonderful men like George keep making my days much brighter. thank you for sharing this wonderful experience!

    • @Xan4tos
      @Xan4tos 7 лет назад +21

      Same here, George is just awesome. If everybody would be like him, it would make the world much greater!

    • @ethanchou4906
      @ethanchou4906 7 лет назад +14

      Gardashi

    • @hslice
      @hslice 7 лет назад +4

      SizzoTheGreat gardashi not george jeez get your facts right

    • @tigroar1578
      @tigroar1578 7 лет назад

      SizzoTheGreat thanks

    • @linnen_elm
      @linnen_elm 6 лет назад +2

      y'all sick fck, it's Gardashi! GARDASHI!

  • @yummyherbicide7296
    @yummyherbicide7296 4 года назад +54

    "This was approximately the time I realised I should've told any of these details to my wife"
    Well it's no fun if they know!

  • @will928
    @will928 3 года назад +15

    Georgie, even though we’ll probably never meet, your vibes are impeccable and marvelous

  • @tiagopadua
    @tiagopadua 7 лет назад +1960

    hahah that old dude is awesome!

    • @MrLarsgren
      @MrLarsgren 6 лет назад +30

      yeah. and must be easy to take people out.
      if the customer is an azz they just leave him and drill a new hole.
      700 or 701 holes. always happy customers ;)

    • @iraklisonic354
      @iraklisonic354 6 лет назад +14

      Think he is greek

    • @sean-colinfort2111
      @sean-colinfort2111 6 лет назад +2

      He reminds me a lot of a Turkish soccer coach I once had. Lots of fun! Georgie is a great character.

    • @oi.clutch7656
      @oi.clutch7656 5 лет назад

      Tiago de Pádua don’t talk about Dustin like that!

    • @apotatogirl2309
      @apotatogirl2309 5 лет назад +2

      I think he is from Greece too 😂

  • @derplecbob
    @derplecbob 5 лет назад +670

    Dustin - "you can still do it?"
    Georgie - *"Yeah Why I Put The Rope For!?"*

    • @user-ou8fh4ng9t
      @user-ou8fh4ng9t 5 лет назад +1

      這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式,終身不得使用經商。

    • @znerolz
      @znerolz 5 лет назад +8

      @@user-ou8fh4ng9t
      這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式,終身不得使用經商。
      The destructive person who participated in the political speech held the case of the intentional arson case. The investor was in trouble and the confidentiality of the case file was criticized. The politician's removal of the channel is bound to withdraw from the interactive business community of the Business Environment Science Systems Engineering Group. All channel members include an interactive relationship to start a close subscription. Be sure to confirm the communication operation and mislead the system construction progress mode, and do not use business for life
      wtf?!

    • @ww6372
      @ww6372 5 лет назад +16

      @@znerolz if I were to bet it would be youtube glitching again and posting comments to the wrong videos

    • @pnutdraws
      @pnutdraws 5 лет назад +10

      @@znerolz IKR , what did we just stumble into ? lol

    • @johnhenderson5222
      @johnhenderson5222 4 года назад +4

      Or this is one of those jokes where you post something that gets the internet shut off if you live in China.
      The validity of this and the fact that you have to bypass that stuff to even access RUclips makes me doubt it, but it's a possibility

  • @astro_hunter1823
    @astro_hunter1823 3 года назад +15

    Destin-"You can still do it ?" "
    Gardashi- "Yeah Why I put the rope for"
    What a legend 🤣🤣

  • @HistoryBusiness16
    @HistoryBusiness16 4 года назад +6

    Thank u George! I love the opal 3 piece jewelry set that my aunt gave me for my birthday :)!

  • @toysareforboys1
    @toysareforboys1 7 лет назад +93

    OMG I love that... "Can you still do it?" ... "If not, what the f the rope for?!?" lol. so awesome.

  • @ShayBowskill
    @ShayBowskill 6 лет назад +658

    "I could be your grand pop. Doesn't matter, I am your friend." GEORGIE THO

  • @gritz1701
    @gritz1701 3 года назад +8

    "Then why I put the rope for" OMG LMAO, I love this guy!

  • @benmonroe_the_1
    @benmonroe_the_1 3 года назад +6

    This is easily one of the most interesting channels on RUclips. Destin, you rock man! And you really do help all of us get a little smarter every day that we learn from you. 🤜🏼 🤛🏼

  • @rutatutut
    @rutatutut 7 лет назад +264

    5:34 "Why is the rope for??" -George
    HAHAAHAHAHAHHA.

  • @DoctorWhovian101
    @DoctorWhovian101 6 лет назад +195

    Destin makes friends with everyone he meets and I think it's magical. Destin, you have a superpower right there

    • @TravisTerrell
      @TravisTerrell 5 лет назад +3

      I feel like if I was the guy, I might have bit offended if I was sharing with a person what I'm passionate about and have done all my life, and he started saying, "Man, this is so weird."
      He eventually got to the greater point he was trying to make, but it was still rather condescending.

    • @HOPPIRI
      @HOPPIRI 5 лет назад

      He's just Naruto, but in real life.

  • @CBent282
    @CBent282 3 года назад +7

    3 years later and I've now bought a gem cutting machine and I am saving up to take a trip to Australia to mine opals myself. Thank you

  • @nieko919
    @nieko919 3 года назад +9

    i know i'm around 4 years late but georgie is one of the coolest people ever. hope he's still around today doing whatever makes him happy

    • @madmick3794
      @madmick3794 3 года назад +1

      Yep, still about. An Aussie show called "Opal hunters" follows him and a few others across Australia now.

  • @cookie_licker1284
    @cookie_licker1284 7 лет назад +43

    what a nice and funny man. the last part where he said I could be your grandpa but im your friend was one of the best things haha. and then with the accent makes it even funnier

  • @leapoffaith20
    @leapoffaith20 5 лет назад +1445

    And old Greek man who's been living in the out back since the 60s . I'm surprised there wasn't more swearing TBH.

    • @saber1epee0
      @saber1epee0 5 лет назад +86

      Leap Of Faith hahaha they were there for hours and we saw an edited 10 minutes of film.
      I think there were probably plenty of swears.

    • @jackduncan1491
      @jackduncan1491 4 года назад +6

      I never heard him swear. Generally a nice guy

    • @memisgigas1780
      @memisgigas1780 4 года назад +21

      David Miatke bruh you haven't been to Greece. The whole country is people swearing

    • @timosliveris6164
      @timosliveris6164 4 года назад +11

      I am Greek can confirm

    • @jonhsmith5169
      @jonhsmith5169 4 года назад +9

      @@timosliveris6164
      Εε όχι και βρίζουμε όλη την ώρα ρε τους μαλακές... Υπερβάλλουν λίγο τα μουνοσκυλα !!! Χαχα 🤣

  • @MKRacerDude
    @MKRacerDude 4 года назад +347

    Destin: “Diamond, sapphire, or ruby... are just a colored rock.”
    Me: *a geologist* no

    • @zacharyhan4351
      @zacharyhan4351 4 года назад +38

      Grammar teachers: NO

    • @jayebuss5562
      @jayebuss5562 3 года назад +3

      Smarter every Day....

    • @sharonlewis7638
      @sharonlewis7638 3 года назад +9

      The thing about opals that stand out to me are usually there’s no two alike. That is what differentiates them from other 💎

    • @creeperizak8971
      @creeperizak8971 3 года назад +7

      That's right, they are colored minerals.

    • @arnabkumarpandatech-054
      @arnabkumarpandatech-054 3 года назад +5

      Pure carbon and aluminium oxide with impurities

  • @davek8318
    @davek8318 4 года назад +2

    You can still do it " why do think I've got the rope for" 😂😂😂 what a funny guy

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan 5 лет назад +884

    Meets strange guy, goes out in the desert and gets dropped in a hole... sounds like a weird date to me :-)

    • @floriandraxler3868
      @floriandraxler3868 5 лет назад +23

      a wired date or the start of a CSI crime scene xD

    • @1Ev1LM0nk3y
      @1Ev1LM0nk3y 5 лет назад +11

      i was waiting for a "it puts the lotion on" reference.

    • @luludiamelisses9623
      @luludiamelisses9623 5 лет назад +4

      He is Greek that’s why he sounds strange, kardashi means brother and southern Greeks use it to call others like this

    • @Jefferson-ly5qe
      @Jefferson-ly5qe 5 лет назад +2

      Old George showed him just how deep his shaft goes ;)

    • @jessicag630
      @jessicag630 5 лет назад +1

      Sounds like Aladdin to me

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight 7 лет назад +156

    This one has been a long time coming, I remember asking about if you were looking into this subject, what, two years ago now? Awesome.

    • @hussainkhuraibet2220
      @hussainkhuraibet2220 7 лет назад +1

      NightHawkInLight love you channel

    • @hussainkhuraibet2220
      @hussainkhuraibet2220 7 лет назад +1

      NightHawkInLight especially the melting bismuth one

    • @RenjiB
      @RenjiB 7 лет назад

      Very interesting!!

    • @smartereveryday
      @smartereveryday  7 лет назад +55

      You'll notice my hat is clean. This was filmed long ago.

    • @CSGSurvival
      @CSGSurvival 7 лет назад

      Back when you were giving a speech at a University?

  • @AZAce1064
    @AZAce1064 3 года назад +3

    Love your channel. Smarter every day is the perfect name. I’m really surprised we don’t see you on your own tv channel too.

  • @BigVeggie.
    @BigVeggie. 2 года назад +4

    This video is a gem. It deserves so much more attention.

  • @DavidEpic001
    @DavidEpic001 5 лет назад +258

    "You can still do it?" "then why i put the rope for?" He is a character.

  • @ChickaWoofRanch
    @ChickaWoofRanch 7 лет назад +419

    Can you have George on every episode?

    • @chadoftoons
      @chadoftoons 7 лет назад +10

      Haha that would be amazing but also pretty strange

    • @YOURsexDOCTOR
      @YOURsexDOCTOR 7 лет назад +11

      A cameo every now and then would be welcome.

    • @Homiloko2
      @Homiloko2 7 лет назад +2

      I love George, he is absolutely grea

    • @emiliosagichnicht7521
      @emiliosagichnicht7521 7 лет назад +1

      That would be AWSOME :D

    • @chaoticature
      @chaoticature 7 лет назад +13

      He is fantastic!
      I'm an Aussie myself, about 800 kms from Coober Pedy and George's charisma & attitude is so very common amongst many hard knox happy Australians. Many people from overseas adapt so well to this blessed country's humour, wit and charm.
      I know a 77 year old Spanish fella, Jose, who has lived here most his life and has still retained his accent but is absolutely bogan hilarious and proudly Australian. Similarly to this dude.
      Sure is a great place to live.

  • @barry4848
    @barry4848 2 года назад +1

    I travelled to Cooper Pedy in 1985. As a young Canadian backpacker I attended a New years eve party at an opal mine. The local people were definitely a special breed. This video brought back a flood of memories. All good!!

  • @jackt314
    @jackt314 4 года назад +31

    I’m half Greek and I can tell you the relaxed, funny comedic genius of this amazing man was true to his nation that was hilarious 😂🤣

    • @seanbayley7452
      @seanbayley7452 Год назад

      The largest population of Greeks outside of Greece live in Australia they are great people who make Australia a better place.

    • @SimonBrisbane
      @SimonBrisbane Год назад +1

      So.. you’re only half funny?

  • @5MadMovieMakers
    @5MadMovieMakers 7 лет назад +2835

    Looks like he's mining his own business

    • @Sannu98
      @Sannu98 7 лет назад +6

      O.O

    • @ar9n
      @ar9n 7 лет назад +6

      O SNAP

    • @XtreeM_FaiL
      @XtreeM_FaiL 7 лет назад +83

      Oh pal, where did you dig up that?

    • @Sparrow141420
      @Sparrow141420 7 лет назад +62

      I don't think you're seeing the hole picture here.

    • @MrDasmaster
      @MrDasmaster 7 лет назад +24

      No one comment is better than mine!

  • @TheSingingBUn
    @TheSingingBUn 5 лет назад +478

    That old man is a precious jewel. I wish I had a grandpa like him. XD

    • @3_pancakes767
      @3_pancakes767 5 лет назад +10

      I wish I had a grandpa

    • @Die__Ene
      @Die__Ene 5 лет назад +2

      @@3_pancakes767
      Keep it light

    • @yaikellopez8245
      @yaikellopez8245 4 года назад

      He likes them young, so u gotta chance

    • @kinggamez8944
      @kinggamez8944 4 года назад

      Grandpa so you have chosen.... death

    • @anorwayer97
      @anorwayer97 4 года назад +1

      You could say he is an... Opal

  • @Infinixel
    @Infinixel 3 года назад +2

    Destin:your not allowed to walk backwards.4:25:walks backward.

  • @chcagr
    @chcagr Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

  • @technicallytrying
    @technicallytrying 5 лет назад +752

    This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years
    “I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?”

    • @Some1StoleMyName
      @Some1StoleMyName 4 года назад +44

      jack pick

    • @pennieschirz6054
      @pennieschirz6054 3 года назад +5

      This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years
      “I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?”

    • @salsaman9054
      @salsaman9054 3 года назад +5

      @@pennieschirz6054 jack pick*

    • @dappnya3654
      @dappnya3654 3 года назад +7

      This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years
      “I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?

    • @scottbrunner9569
      @scottbrunner9569 3 года назад +4

      @@dappnya3654 jack pick*

  • @codyfindlay3989
    @codyfindlay3989 7 лет назад +309

    That old guy needs more cameras on him. He's a national treasure like Steve Irwin!

    • @atomicdeath10
      @atomicdeath10 5 лет назад +2

      He's from Greece.

    • @melissab4710
      @melissab4710 5 лет назад +1

      He is NOTHING like Steve Irwin. What an insult.

    • @LordLongHands
      @LordLongHands 5 лет назад +2

      This man is a god

    • @NKJFVIDS
      @NKJFVIDS 5 лет назад

      Bee Bee do you know what a simile is? Obviously not...

  • @formerdwellerofthebasements
    @formerdwellerofthebasements 3 года назад +7

    I love how he asked Destin if he’s busy, as they both are at the bottom of a hole in Aussie land😂

  • @jaybales3160
    @jaybales3160 4 года назад

    Wow very exciting. Interesting and educational. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck with future digs.

  • @rigby7218
    @rigby7218 4 года назад +710

    “WHY I PUT THE ROPE FOR” he isn’t the one we want, but he’s the one we need

    • @rorschacht8478
      @rorschacht8478 3 года назад +5

      *Deserve

    • @SamuelPearlman
      @SamuelPearlman 3 года назад +1

      I died at that piece of amazing!

    • @gyzardo3648
      @gyzardo3648 3 года назад +4

      He is EXPLICITLY the one we want what are you TALKING ABOUT!!??

  • @MotoMatt
    @MotoMatt 7 лет назад +69

    5:23 funniest part! George is hilarious. I want to go to Australia just to meet him lol!

  • @MrLew1965
    @MrLew1965 2 года назад +1

    Dustin has got to be the most Positive Dude on You Tube !! Your personality is uplifting and inspirational Dustin !! Love these videos !!

  • @dadams2781
    @dadams2781 2 года назад

    This is the best video I've watched on youtube! xD Thank you Destin.

  • @chambzors1
    @chambzors1 7 лет назад +62

    that guy has been mining gems so long he became one haha top bloke

  • @TheOriginaMurrinator
    @TheOriginaMurrinator 7 лет назад +60

    I loved it when you cut to your wife trying on the earrings! That killed me!

  • @seppecornille
    @seppecornille 3 года назад

    Still one of my favorite vids, keep up the good work!

  • @davidhughes4728
    @davidhughes4728 3 года назад

    Your videos are awesome keep up the good work

  • @thewalawalashow6399
    @thewalawalashow6399 5 лет назад +3094

    I play minecraft but this old man does minecraft

  • @ElementalMaker
    @ElementalMaker 5 лет назад +11

    Destin I just want to thank you for this video. My Grandmother loved opal and I had the joy of watching this with her and my Grandpop just months before they both passed together. I will always think back to watching this video with them and smile. They were blown away with the opal mining process.

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman 2 года назад

    this is hands down my favorite video this channel has done lol. its a shame its so short

  • @benderbotx
    @benderbotx 3 года назад

    This was a GREAT video. Thanks for SHARING.

  • @hitlersmissingtesticle69
    @hitlersmissingtesticle69 7 лет назад +462

    That guy is a hoot I'd love to mine with that guy😂

  • @txisbest2010
    @txisbest2010 7 лет назад +287

    Mining gems down a vertical shaft using a pickax... I thought it only existed inside Minecraft -___-

    • @vertdefurk
      @vertdefurk 7 лет назад +18

      Thank you for watching "Smarter Every Day". You certainly need it...

    • @txisbest2010
      @txisbest2010 7 лет назад +2

      Yes I do... I thought we abandoned pickax for centuries now, and drilled everything instead...

    • @noahhounshel104
      @noahhounshel104 7 лет назад +6

      Thats like saying we replaced the hammer with a drill. A chisel with a buzz saw. A paintbrush for a paint roller. You get the idea.

    • @McMaxc231
      @McMaxc231 7 лет назад +7

      Its called 'Tunnels'
      You're from Alabama too?

    • @imshtoney
      @imshtoney 7 лет назад +1

      When its vertical its a shaft. When its horizontal its a tunnel

  • @jarethclark2470
    @jarethclark2470 4 года назад

    I'm really enjoying your content, thanks.

  • @greggarfunkel8799
    @greggarfunkel8799 4 года назад +5

    Saw that old man on another show.. He’s straight up nuts.. He was doing things that made my head spin. Couldn’t imagine having that much energy.

  • @ErebosGR
    @ErebosGR 7 лет назад +156

    1:18 Καρντάση is greek, it comes from the turkish kardaş and it means "brother".

    • @HistoricaHungarica
      @HistoricaHungarica 7 лет назад +9

      So "Kardashian" also (probably) means brother? :S

    • @ErebosGR
      @ErebosGR 7 лет назад +12

      That's armenian and --I think it means "brotherly" or "brother-like"-- apparently it means "stone carver" (see below)

    • @Mike_zxc
      @Mike_zxc 7 лет назад +15

      "Kardashian" probably means Bitchy in greek. Q.Q

    • @boxingbird8647
      @boxingbird8647 7 лет назад

      +severe 1 cx

    • @atugak
      @atugak 7 лет назад +9

      ErebosGR Love and respect from Turkey my Greek friend :)

  • @rolandp.6133
    @rolandp.6133 7 лет назад +39

    "Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"
    "Many times!"

  • @christianpettersson9014
    @christianpettersson9014 3 года назад +1

    This is the best Smarter Every Day episode!

  • @crusadercowboy5712
    @crusadercowboy5712 4 года назад

    I think this is my favorite video you’ve done

  • @BobIzam
    @BobIzam 7 лет назад +22

    Destin, this is one of your best videos yet. Not just because your showing Australia, but because your enthusiasm in the video is infectious and the expert (dunno how to spell his name) is an absolute pleasure to watch.

  • @CorneliusSneedley
    @CorneliusSneedley 7 лет назад +120

    "Why I put the rope for?" Best answer ever. :)

  • @goldzeriteminer
    @goldzeriteminer 4 года назад +1

    Everything about the way you make your videos and put the time and effort to teach the world about amazing things like this that never in a million years could I ever imagine of learning is amazing I respect how you chose your sponsors and how you stick with those that you trust I'm going to follow that link and start my paid subscription so I can support you and your channel I'm also going to support you on patreon because what you do is great for the world you are what I wish all of the internet could be I hope you see this and I hope you have a great life thank you for everything

  • @guym.mcdonough6034
    @guym.mcdonough6034 3 года назад

    Great Courses Plus is terrific!

  • @forgotten123fgh
    @forgotten123fgh 7 лет назад +68

    Georgi needs to start a youtube channel

  • @fakjbf3129
    @fakjbf3129 7 лет назад +59

    While I haven't used the Great Courses Plus myself, a lot of channels I watch advertise them and I know viewers there have had pretty good experiences with it.

    • @smartereveryday
      @smartereveryday  7 лет назад +26

      I would love it if you gave it a shot with me and help me decide if they should be a long-term sponsor. Here's the link. Feel free to cancel before the one month free trial is over. ow.ly/OoWp302du3z

    • @acesul8811
      @acesul8811 7 лет назад +8

      I was on the edge the last time they sponsored you, but this new video has sold me. You meet the strangest people and do the craziest things. So I'm signing up. Do me a solid and tell your wife, next time, okay?

    • @smartereveryday
      @smartereveryday  7 лет назад +27

      I learned that lesson.

    • @ajohnson153
      @ajohnson153 7 лет назад +1

      I'm sort of curious if The Great Courses is still relevant as a paid service. I don't doubt the quality of their content, but with the amount of free University level courses there are from places like MIT open courseware and Coursera, I'm just wondering if the value of their service makes it worthwhile over the free content.

  • @michelewilliams1296
    @michelewilliams1296 4 года назад

    Just found Smarter Every Day. You mined for opal and found treasure. I found out Great Courses is online and offers a month free through Great. Courses Plus. Learning is my treasure. Thank you!

  • @victornadar
    @victornadar 4 года назад +1

    Job 28 definitely explains this video !! A wonderful read!

  • @Rapidpanda1st
    @Rapidpanda1st 5 лет назад +205

    "The rope is there so you can climb up! ...wow ...have you ever had to do that?"
    "Oh many times man"
    "You can still do it?"
    *disbelieving stare*
    "....why with the rope for!?"

    • @idk2b58
      @idk2b58 4 года назад +3

      I loved that

  • @formularogue
    @formularogue 7 лет назад +23

    The opal mining guy has such a cool and fun personality!

  • @austinnevels7447
    @austinnevels7447 Год назад +1

    You really got me on this one!
    I became a jewelers apprentice about 9 months ago. I’m not a jewelry wearer but the tiny tools got me interested. I decided the ONLY piece I would ever wear is an opal I found myself. I still don’t wear jewelry but it’s some of the most fulfilling creative work I have ever been apart of. Opal are the coolest!!!

  • @bloodfrostgaming9204
    @bloodfrostgaming9204 3 года назад +10

    "So, george here-"
    "Gordashi, Gordashi."
    "Sorry, Gordashi here-"
    Also Destin:
    *g e o r g e i s t h e n a m e*