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  • @theman13451
    @theman13451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +982

    People see this as weird.
    New Yorkers like myself have seen this man for decades and he's just as much an attraction as Times Square itself.

    • @darkwebgirl
      @darkwebgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No, he's not. He's trash to every real New Yorker.

    • @theman13451
      @theman13451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@darkwebgirl you must be a transplant because a REAL NEW YORKER like myself.. enjoys the man for what he does.
      I would tell you screw off.. but I don't care about you so..😁

    • @michaelmccarthy4615
      @michaelmccarthy4615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Around LA you would hardly raise an eyebrow to a naked cowboy.

    • @darkwebgirl
      @darkwebgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@theman13451 ...what does he do? He shows up at peaceful protests and attacks protestors for media coverage...you must be a TRANSPLANT having never actually interacted with him, because if you had that unpleasantry, you wouldn't speak the way you do.

    • @theman13451
      @theman13451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@darkwebgirl oh and I've seen him in New York City since 1996.. and I've got pictures with him. He is a good guy.. a good attraction. Sorry if you dont like it.. but you have no taste of what New York City is really like. We enjoy the weird

  • @newthrash1221
    @newthrash1221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +845

    Man’s bookkeeping is impeccable.

    • @r.a.m.7209
      @r.a.m.7209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He keeps all his receipts in his undies.

    • @DosDonts101
      @DosDonts101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      except he will only claim 20k in income, LOL ; )

    • @huberthancock2661
      @huberthancock2661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like to read this "man, bookkeeping is impeccable" lmao

    • @mobiledevto
      @mobiledevto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely in the DSM

    • @grhyservondub
      @grhyservondub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wouldn't have mentioned my salary to fucking Vice lol

  • @jerryinohio1978
    @jerryinohio1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Matthew McConaughey should be casted for a movie about him.

    • @hnye-wi8jf
      @hnye-wi8jf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      why not cast him ???????????????????????????????//

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow....great idea but he would need to beef up big time

    • @davidmcdowell-Rowantree-Honey
      @davidmcdowell-Rowantree-Honey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alright alright alright!

    • @allouttabubblegum1984
      @allouttabubblegum1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no

    • @fleeswervinn1544
      @fleeswervinn1544 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I’ve been seeing this guy in nyc for the past 15 years

  • @josecuriel8962
    @josecuriel8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +554

    The dude makes 150k a year and is struggling??!? That NY rent is crazy

    • @nebraskamomma
      @nebraskamomma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Because covid he has been out of work for a year

    • @MalcolmFromTheX
      @MalcolmFromTheX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      He's out there being racist somewhere. He'll be back.

    • @erockromulan9329
      @erockromulan9329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MalcolmFromTheX He's always 'around'

    • @damien1781
      @damien1781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MalcolmFromTheX yep

    • @IronHide3910
      @IronHide3910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He’s back. Seen him not far from the M&Ms store a few days ago. He seems a little more bulky than shredded now but still in shape.

  • @wolfsmaul-ger8318
    @wolfsmaul-ger8318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    they call him the naked cowboy and new york is his ram ranch

    • @rlm2933
      @rlm2933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oh my god I’m laughing so hard wow ok

    • @jarjeguzman5676
      @jarjeguzman5676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey dogearmy

    • @kebab_boi
      @kebab_boi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      18 NAKED COWBOYS IN THE SHOWERS AT RAM RANCH

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's just say that Playgirl isn't read by that many ... girls.

    • @willdavidson8971
      @willdavidson8971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no No NO😂😂😂😂

  • @Britenus
    @Britenus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    He’s strong too. It was February I’d just had a baby and felt big as a house and he picked me up like it was nothing.

    • @Lousasshol
      @Lousasshol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he inpregnated u?

  • @christophermiller3031
    @christophermiller3031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    Hearing that this man also wakes up grumpy in the morning... Even with all the positive energy he has... It's great to hear... What a cool dude. Nobody's perfect.

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      But that is perfect. Someone who's ALWAYS positive is imperfect in my eyes. Gotta have balance in everything.

    • @yikes710
      @yikes710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Obviously not when you're a trump supporter dating a latina lmao both of them are beyond hypocrites at this point.

    • @joes9954
      @joes9954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@yikes710 You guys need to stop tarring and feathering everyone that likes Trump. I guarantee you there are people you know and like that support him, but keep their mouth shut simply because of your close minded attitude. The Naked Cowboy has given possibly a million people joy over the decades and just because he liked the former president should not negate the rest of his existence.

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yikes710 I think in their ideal world, they'll have kids them put them in cages on the border.

    • @blznft9513
      @blznft9513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@joes9954 Don't pay attention to that yikes dude he a true fan and a hater. He going around the comment section bashing him. I think he's just jealous at the fact the naked cowboy makes more money then his entire family

  • @drewblood3530
    @drewblood3530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    love how he calls the cops on himself. legend.

    • @jamesbra4410
      @jamesbra4410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Up north of course lol in the south they'd kill him

    • @saberur66
      @saberur66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Others call that self deluded lol, the guy needs help

    • @conormcgregor6932
      @conormcgregor6932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saberur66 😂😂 jealous

    • @timokk3
      @timokk3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saberur66 He is living his American dream.

  • @aaronazagoth6373
    @aaronazagoth6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    This dude has been killing it since the 90’s!

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The naked truth right there 😋

    • @rlm2933
      @rlm2933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@larsstougaard7097 thirsty fucj

    • @yikes710
      @yikes710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dude has been begging since the 90s, means he hasn't had a real job his entire life. So an actual waste to society you mean?

    • @MikeyTWilliams
      @MikeyTWilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@yikes710 Come on man, there’s a big difference between busking and begging. Begging is just sitting on your ass waiting for money to fall into your lap. Busking is providing entertainment, but instead of a stage, you’re in public. It takes hell of a lot of stamina to be out there every day interacting with the public and singing songs, a lot of which sounded original. A “real job” is just a concept people came up with to keep other people in boxes and judge others who don’t follow the same unfulfilling path.

    • @mimovil8730
      @mimovil8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yikes710 He is not begging for money. People enjoy seeing him, or appreciate it to an extent, and willingly give him cash. Believe it or not, that is called value. And what he does is valuable in the eyes of those who give him cash.

  • @brianheisler4115
    @brianheisler4115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I had the opportunity to meet him last year, watched him hand my photo tip directly to a homeless guy when I walked away

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That homeless bum is the naked cowboys pimp.
      The naked cowboys hates doing this

  • @KittySkeed
    @KittySkeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    This man just lives in his own world and I’m sure many people out there wish they could too. I love his outlook on life 😂

    • @winko567
      @winko567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definately do ;) that's why I find him inspiring :)

  • @Beffinee
    @Beffinee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    The police: do you have ID on you?
    The dude is in his underwear, where do you think he'd be keeping it? 😂

    • @SurprisinglyDeep
      @SurprisinglyDeep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah.
      Also the way they treated him was a textbook example of bad overly aggressive behaviour from "bad apple" police officers. Like the guy was being fairly polite and reasonable and following most of the officers requests until they began acting rude and confrontational with him.
      Also it was stupid to arrest him since with his guitar playing and improvised performances he was probably legally busking instead of panhandling.

    • @TrillZa
      @TrillZa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Prison pocket

    • @Calilou52
      @Calilou52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TrillZa paulies perfect pink prison pocket

    • @Starboy-mp2ci
      @Starboy-mp2ci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol I would've said yeah pull it out my a-hole.

    • @marie_84
      @marie_84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course in his cowboy boots! 😅

  • @Wombats-1
    @Wombats-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I don't think this guy has missed a day of work since 1997. Man that's dedication

    • @ebogar42
      @ebogar42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A day of panhandling you mean.

    • @Wombats-1
      @Wombats-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ebogar42 he's got personality that goes a long way. Unlike these guys who hang out next to off ramps with a cardboard sign. Either way they're out there all day. I couldn't do that, the days would drag on for weeks.

    • @Will-kl5ri
      @Will-kl5ri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He’s busking. It’s a job - performing all day is HARD, coming from a musician. He probably works harder than at LEAST 50% of the population

    • @timokk3
      @timokk3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ebogar42 He has delighted millions of people from all over the world, including my cousin and her husband from Finland. A true American original.

    • @Lobo_Loco1
      @Lobo_Loco1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ebogar42 You say that as if it's easy lol and he's busking not panhandling.

  • @MrLoobu
    @MrLoobu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I remember seeing that guy in 2010 when I was on a grade 10 field trip thinking "damn we really out here now". Being from rural Canada, the sheer magnitude of buskers husslers and screamers was pretty awesome. I walked through china town, little italy, ate 3 rounds of free chinese samples at the docks, purchased some very cheap merchandise in a Brooklyn alleyway, watched the 4th of july fireworks from the southern tip of Manhattan, good times!

  • @r.a.m.7209
    @r.a.m.7209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    Yang was scared to get a endorsement from the naked cowboy lol

    • @DuhAznMata
      @DuhAznMata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Radioman Hurricane The dude literally just supported Israel with a shitload of backlash from people. Tf are you talking about

    • @yusufterminator2676
      @yusufterminator2676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@DuhAznMata arguably supporting Israel means you have no balls

    • @DuhAznMata
      @DuhAznMata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Radioman Hurricane Speak for yourself lmfao. You sound like an dude that gets his news from Facebook 💀

  • @personaview5789
    @personaview5789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    never could have imagined that the naked cowboy could be an inspiration for me thanks for this doc Vice

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just be yourself, naked authenticity 😉👍

  • @ltraina3353
    @ltraina3353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I am totally fascinated by this guy. He’s definitely one of a kind. I can’t stand Trump, but people can disagree on things and still get along. I love how he found such a weird little niche for himself and how he likes to make peoples’ day interesting

  • @Fattybryce
    @Fattybryce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    Don't agree with him politically but I gotta respect his work ethic and hustle. Good on him for chasing his dream.

    • @Bettinasisrg
      @Bettinasisrg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Honestly I don't think cares about politics, he just knows it gets attention.

    • @ethanp2499
      @ethanp2499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      why does politics even matter? hes still a human who gaf what he thinks, grow up

    • @id8978
      @id8978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know a lot of people that agree with him politically all around the globe

    • @Fattybryce
      @Fattybryce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@id8978 I know a lot of people that disagree with him politically all around the globe, what's your point? And the US elections last year showed more people disagree with him than agree with him...

    • @colekirby8580
      @colekirby8580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@Fattybryce Lol yeah allegedly

  • @BiodegradableYTP
    @BiodegradableYTP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Even down here in Australia, I've heard the legend of the Naked Cowboy.

  • @teethgrinder83
    @teethgrinder83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    The only advice I have for him is if he wants to be loved by everyone then it's best to keep his politics to himself because no matter what someones politics are you can bet there are going to be others vehemently disagreeing lol

    • @jduke93
      @jduke93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It sucks we live in a world where we can’t speak our mind freely without being criticized

    • @teshou4474
      @teshou4474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jduke93 you can speak your mind but if someone disagrees they’re gonna let it be known.

    • @minmax5
      @minmax5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@jduke93 Why does that suck? IMO it's a good thing for humans to be highly critical of ideas in general, and not just ideas they disagree with .

    • @jennb1587
      @jennb1587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@minmax5 because nobody is open to idea of having a discussion, learning something from someone else, changing their mind. Everyone thinks their beliefs are the correct beliefs and don’t consider that maybe they can actually learn something from someone else who has more or different life experiences. “Cancelling”, judging, or looking down on others with different beliefs just ends the conversation, that is not helpful to anyone.

    • @minmax5
      @minmax5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jennb1587 I can see where you're coming from, but that seems like a very different thing from just criticizing other people's statements or beliefs in general. Personally I often have very open and productive conversations about all kinds of topics (sometimes very controversial topics) where sometimes I change other people's minds and sometimes they change mine, both on the internet and in real life. I also think it's very important to distinguish genuine criticism and discussion from people just "cancelling" or judging others without good reason. I think we likely agree on this, but remember the person who's comment i was originally replying to was referring only to criticism, not any of the stuff you brought up.

  • @paraboo8994
    @paraboo8994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have been under a lot of pressure and never ever have I used a racial or homophobic slur.
    You may feel pressure, but it tends to reveal what you really think.

  • @justicewarrior9187
    @justicewarrior9187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Finally someone interviews the most recognized guy in NY around the world

    • @timokk3
      @timokk3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still a living legend.

  • @ridorock6
    @ridorock6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    that whole “blacks” comment was just really off putting

    • @tensaiblack6377
      @tensaiblack6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yea it was wholesome until that part

    • @Zach-cm7mj
      @Zach-cm7mj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Court attention at all cost

    • @seancohen81
      @seancohen81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Unless he was right

    • @zanzah_
      @zanzah_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah cuz it was sooooooo much more acceptable when he was threatened with violence and called a Cracker.

    • @FaithandNova
      @FaithandNova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@zanzah_ with him calling ppl "the blacks" you don't know what he said first.

  • @ryans7146
    @ryans7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    When I lived in Florida we had a saying: "come to Florida on vacation, leave on probation, return on violation"

    • @boatymsboatface3929
      @boatymsboatface3929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never heard that before!💕 Hilarious and TRUE!

    • @shawnettab2982
      @shawnettab2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Arizona too

    • @jessallen7756
      @jessallen7756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm from S. Florida originally.....your saying is true

  • @reidadams2726
    @reidadams2726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    NOOOO he did not just give us the blue steal in his glamour shot from '98.. im dead

  • @jnels2007
    @jnels2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I’m cool with people doing what they want, but he lost me with the way he said “oh the Blacks can do it”

    • @MrRottensalad
      @MrRottensalad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He wasn’t Wrong.

    • @adamclark9004
      @adamclark9004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It takes balls to be honest

    • @Godzilladad
      @Godzilladad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesray1439 what's blacks?

    • @jamesray1439
      @jamesray1439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Godzilladad lol is that the best you could do? If you’re attempting to color blind me please don’t drive vehicle.

    • @Godzilladad
      @Godzilladad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesray1439 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @robruss0222
    @robruss0222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I turn 30 this year. I remember when I first seen him in the city when I was a kid. I thought he was crazy, keep doing you brotha! Make that money. He is definitely an iconic piece of new york

  • @VEE3RDEYE
    @VEE3RDEYE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Absolutely love his grind & hustle! Respect

    • @gingerNinja688
      @gingerNinja688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Did you even watch the video you fool!? xD He litro said "So blacks can walk round and take tips all day long". Hmmm such a cool guy...

    • @SurprisinglyDeep
      @SurprisinglyDeep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@gingerNinja688 While he should not have brought race into it, he probably had a point. Like there were probably lots of other people there that day that were just panhandling instead of busking that the police officers just completely ignored.

    • @gingerNinja688
      @gingerNinja688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SurprisinglyDeep lol just a typical racist patriotic American

    • @tangogent
      @tangogent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does he let men feel his behind?

    • @blackhammer_928
      @blackhammer_928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trump supporters are crybabys

  • @kalijasin
    @kalijasin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He's happily married, makes an honest living, and makes people in the city smile. What's the problem?

    • @valenjessy87
      @valenjessy87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hes a white supremicist

    • @yetekt8025
      @yetekt8025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@valenjessy87 His wife looks non-white and he’s clearly friendly around black people so I doubt he is

    • @kalijasin
      @kalijasin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@valenjessy87, proof?

  • @maxhamman
    @maxhamman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    man, haven't thought about that guy in years. good to see he's still around

    • @Dollsanity
      @Dollsanity 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same. I thought it was someone who replaced him because he still looks as good as when he started years ago!

  • @rebelrun6137
    @rebelrun6137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Imagine how boring humanity would be without anomalies like this. Like him or hate him, he adds spice to a bland world one selfie at a time. A flash of color in a otherwise mundane New York vacation scrapbook. Keep on keeping on Bud

  • @theliquidllama1
    @theliquidllama1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The energy of this man is out of this world. The charisma is wild. Glad he did this and not started a cult.

  • @eddiejames3097
    @eddiejames3097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He trained at Gold's gym in Cincinnati, when I competed there back in the 80's. I had no idea this was him now. I'm out in LA and probably crossed paths in Venice, without even knowing.

  • @Semilovesherself
    @Semilovesherself 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The naked cowboy saved my life . I was crossing a street and he swooped me up in the air right before a car hit me ! Thanks naked cowboy!

  • @michaelmccarthy4615
    @michaelmccarthy4615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He wants to live in a NYC penthouse...
    Then says he has no real need for money...

  • @tommyls4357
    @tommyls4357 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy is quite a personality. Seems like a cool guy. And he was so good looking when younger - strange that he didn't make it into modeling.

  • @matt_milack
    @matt_milack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I saw him and I instantly had a flashback:
    ''Heeeeey, I wanna be a Rockstar!!''

  • @fairyy0611
    @fairyy0611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met him and took a picture with him even though I'm super shy. But he was so outgoing and kind, very polite to me and my fiancé at the time. Cool guy, and he's a forever memory.

  • @Newport8187
    @Newport8187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Man I should’ve stood in my underwear and a guitar and make 150k a year sounds good

    • @bdonovable
      @bdonovable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wonder what that is worth in NYC tho. Maybe he commutes 🤷‍♂️

    • @flakgun153
      @flakgun153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They're donations so it's tax free too

    • @SurprisinglyDeep
      @SurprisinglyDeep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@greatestevar Except that if he makes $150,000 a year that's not that expensive though. $600 a month for a year is only $7200. $800 a month for a year is only $9600.

    • @ConchitaProductions
      @ConchitaProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flakgun153 Except they are taxable. Unless you keep it a secret.

  • @astralfluxaf
    @astralfluxaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He’s been doing this for so long! I took a pic with him in Times Square over 18 years ago!

  • @VivoHigh
    @VivoHigh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    My high school was in Times Square so I saw this dude ALL THE TIME ... cool to actually learn his backstory

    • @mascara1777
      @mascara1777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @PullupSeattle 2.0 I lived and worked in NYC for almost 3 decades. It's very overrated. I hope I never have to go there again.

  • @soufxn
    @soufxn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Saw this dude in Times Square mans always kickin it there 😂

    • @Tinker-xr1gi
      @Tinker-xr1gi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I literally never see him 😭

  • @nichole8609
    @nichole8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Politics aside, I hope he continues to do what he's doing until he's 80 years old and beyond.

    • @timokk3
      @timokk3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you could see his humanity beyond politics.

  • @Stephzi11a
    @Stephzi11a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Another reason why locals avoid Times Square at all costs unless necessary

    • @Luna_MorningStar
      @Luna_MorningStar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Jo Rivs no doubt the COPS are horrible

    • @Stephzi11a
      @Stephzi11a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Jo Rivs it’s a tourist hell hole.

    • @carriecree1789
      @carriecree1789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Stephzi11a the news media still has NYC looking empty and closed to tourism right now. If it's still a hellhole, that's just what the city is by itself.

    • @Stephzi11a
      @Stephzi11a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carriecree1789 well that’s also wrong. City is full of life! Sure tourism is down but people are slowly coming back

    • @MOTHATALKS
      @MOTHATALKS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Girl look at you 🤣

  • @suchhun
    @suchhun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    That man is hustling 💯📈📈📈

  • @menikmati789
    @menikmati789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I hate the guys politics, but you gotta admire his work ethic / ambition

    • @ronnydisalvo80
      @ronnydisalvo80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why??HATE ?and ADMIRE?in the same sentence??your a true 🐑 fed bs by DEMOCRATS...LOOK AT OUR COUNTRY IN LESS THEN 6MONTHS??p.s. stop watching COMPROMISED NEWS NETWORK=CNN i know your a lilttle slow along with MSNBS more stupid news bull SH.T....WAKE UP and be happy your not in a BIDEN CAGE

    • @hinanatale7562
      @hinanatale7562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronnydisalvo80 Only a sith deals in absolute

    • @cameron_mays
      @cameron_mays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronnydisalvo80 *you’re

  • @whatsgood8183
    @whatsgood8183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Back in 2004, while on a school trip to NYC for the day, my girlfriend asked if she could stop and take a picture with him. She ended up pinching his but in mid-shot while a teacher/chaperone was watching and we were both forced back onto to the bus like an hr earlier than everyone else. I actually still have the picture somewhere I believe.

  • @andyroskaft3941
    @andyroskaft3941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I feel that if he had made his dreams deadline November 30th instead of November 31st, he would be a lot more successful.

    • @roadkill890
      @roadkill890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same thing 😅🤣

  • @marcelinoarmuellesgordon6900
    @marcelinoarmuellesgordon6900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    00:29 “No, I’m a New Yorker” well said!

  • @RiXiE16
    @RiXiE16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Visited new York from London 2 years ago, it was January and -18, saw this guy in times Square and will never forget him

  • @Tbone1492
    @Tbone1492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy has been out there since I'm a kid...He's really positive and fun!

  • @Talib23401
    @Talib23401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "So the blacks can walk around and take tips all day long... but I don't wan't anything about that. I don't care" - An American Icon

    • @DavidD1794
      @DavidD1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea that was crazy i had no idea this dude's racist

    • @yaldabaoth9235
      @yaldabaoth9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dude's spitting fax

  • @monsieurbennett
    @monsieurbennett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These people screaming at him are just thugs.

  • @IronHide3910
    @IronHide3910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When he walked up to the cart at 5:18 I could literally smell this video lol

  • @wolfsden3
    @wolfsden3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You just disclosed your cash income...here comes the IRS 😂😂😂

  • @philwirch6240
    @philwirch6240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've seen this guy on the street a million times. He is a staple of Times Square. Props.

  • @Zazuban
    @Zazuban 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Awesome man, just living his life how he wants to.

    • @JohnCrichton
      @JohnCrichton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Seems like kind of a self-absorbed douchebag to me

    • @sausagejockey4298
      @sausagejockey4298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@JohnCrichton projecting your own insecurities by the sound of it mush.
      Self obsessed when all he wants is to make others happy?!!! GTFOH 😂😂

    • @yasuke9317
      @yasuke9317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@sausagejockey4298 Nope. John is right.

    • @sausagejockey4298
      @sausagejockey4298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yasuke9317 😘😘😘

    • @Kc-dq7zj
      @Kc-dq7zj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnCrichton, yeah,he does, but I think it's sort of his brand.

  • @Dollsanity
    @Dollsanity 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My last trip to NYC I saw him, and it was cool because I remembwr seeing him on the news many years ago when he first started working in Times Square.

  • @mrjules2008
    @mrjules2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    His wife seems wonderful. He's definitely hit the jackpot there.

    • @yikes710
      @yikes710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How in any way is a lady who knowingly marries a hypocrite the jackpot bro? Like that's completely backwards thinking lmao, I'm sure she loves that 100k+ a year too.

    • @derek4177
      @derek4177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yikes710 How is he a hypocrite and how the hell do you know the intentions of the lady?
      You seem like a negative loser.

    • @yetekt8025
      @yetekt8025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yikes710 they’re living in New York so that 100k is barely anything

  • @theroman2130
    @theroman2130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Glad he’s doing well, may he continue to be the legend that he is.

  • @greentoolsnyc3985
    @greentoolsnyc3985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I saw him it was cold i was like damn this guys gonna make it

  • @MrAceMcGee
    @MrAceMcGee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Everybody's talking at me
    I don't hear a word they're saying
    Only the echoes of my miiiind...

  • @eyan4329
    @eyan4329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You've summoned the NDL

  • @jackm5210
    @jackm5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He’s also in the Nickelback video rockstar 😂

  • @johng81818
    @johng81818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At 2:57 this man’s incredible genius. Absolutely amazing.

  • @ArbitraryLifestyle
    @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Trump: blatantly racist comments/actions
    Cowboy: I just don't see any of that...

  • @oregoon3988
    @oregoon3988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wants the world to love him,
    says racist and homophobic slurs

    • @zanzah_
      @zanzah_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What did say?

    • @fresh87best94
      @fresh87best94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My neighbor had a build the wall sign on his lawn. But for two months he had day laborers building his back yard deck..and they do his lawn monthly...🤷‍♂️

  • @Troollls
    @Troollls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally some good content from vice

  • @HighPriestessAngelique
    @HighPriestessAngelique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man is living his best life & bringing ppl’s ego’s down!!! I love it.

    • @Olivia-tz8rl
      @Olivia-tz8rl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wouldn’t say the best life

  • @blueoak5262
    @blueoak5262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I just noticed, Vlad hasn't interviewed any country singers before. Hmm..

    • @brochill3012
      @brochill3012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tou dont see him interviewing cartel rappers either

  • @OlYables
    @OlYables 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is basically just a modern version of Roy Rodgers and Gene Autry. “The singing cowboy.” He’s keeping the tradition alive!

  • @igotyoulolz
    @igotyoulolz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    He seems like such a cool chill dude. I hope i get to meet him one day.

    • @jzk2020
      @jzk2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah,very fine anti-black racist. I can see why you like him so much. Imagine if he had said the exact same thing about jews, gays or "asians". I bet your hypocritical ass would say he was the worst human being on earth. 6:47 ....
      Let's hear your excuse ..."it was out of context" ... "he didn't mean it like that..." blah blah blah.

    • @Jonas-yt9bw
      @Jonas-yt9bw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      he seems like the complete opposite of "chill"😂

    • @sausagejockey4298
      @sausagejockey4298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jzk2020 Triggered?!
      HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
      You pathetic butt sore wannabee victim.
      I'm black and this guy is cool asf.
      He ain't racist or homophobic at all. It's called a joke in the context it was said AND he apologised too!
      Pathetic human being.
      Wind your Karen like little neck in.
      He has achieved more in his life than you ever will and makes 1000s of ppl smile.
      White, black, pink, blue....
      Grow up and get a life.
      Oh yeah for the record, BLM is a joke.
      ALL LIVES MATTER.
      PEACE out you ignorant fool. 😘

    • @anon6706
      @anon6706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sausagejockey4298 Straight up facts bro

    • @sausagejockey4298
      @sausagejockey4298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anon6706 love bro 🙏

  • @redinstrumental7535
    @redinstrumental7535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Never mess with a guys Guitar!

  • @castanonw
    @castanonw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent consistency and mindset
    Good work buddy

  • @NotsoFree_StateofFlorida
    @NotsoFree_StateofFlorida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This guy is merely an attraction. Walk by him, see him, forget him.

  • @emozi6730
    @emozi6730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey did your channel just got terminated ?Why?

  • @13ON3S
    @13ON3S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Damn I gotta meet this guy. And when he ran into Yang that killed me 😂

  • @eshankrishi1074
    @eshankrishi1074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching him made my day. Pretty sad with the business and covid. But watching him hustle made me hopeful again.

  • @testtesting9658
    @testtesting9658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    NDL right here stand with Naked Cowboy after he apologized to Niko 😂🤙

    • @alfu5
      @alfu5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NDL for ever !! 🤣😂

  • @ZombieRommel
    @ZombieRommel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that characters like naked cowboy even exist.

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I used to see him everyday! I feel like I know him! : )

    • @yikes710
      @yikes710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably because he has not job or real life

    • @paul_domici
      @paul_domici 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yikes710 I think he's been doing fine with his job and his life!

    • @joes9954
      @joes9954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@yikes710 He works harder that most Americans. He is his own boss, but also his only employee. If he does not get up and go to work, he does not make any money. The truest definition of the American Dream. He is happy with his life. What we think does not matter in the least.

    • @blznft9513
      @blznft9513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yikes710 Yet he makes more money then you while you living in a 1 bedroom apartment with 4 of your siblings Including your grandparents😂

  • @chesterbloom
    @chesterbloom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Misleading title. He's still kickin it, being a naked cowboy every day in times square.

  • @TronApostle
    @TronApostle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Last time I was in NYC last month I saw him chillin in Times Square lol dude is a legend

  • @CLROUGH
    @CLROUGH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He didn’t say a homophobic slur to the police he made a racist remark very different things.

  • @lisacalabretta4225
    @lisacalabretta4225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Good for him ! I think it’s great .. And think the modeling agencies made a huge mistake. He’s very handsome .. and very determined !

  • @tonybenedosso4669
    @tonybenedosso4669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He says he has the fame without the money. But he makes $150k in tips alone. There are so many entertainers, actors and musicians who have to either give upon their dreams or take second jobs to pay the rent. Financially, he’s actually done pretty well.

    • @Hassan-zw9tb
      @Hassan-zw9tb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      but he lives in new york, remember that. tons of money goes to rent, parking cars and he works almost everyday. Still decent yeah but he isnt rich

  • @justicewarrior9187
    @justicewarrior9187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is determination and commitment!!
    Sun or hail, cold or rain there he is

  • @ScotlandForever0
    @ScotlandForever0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:50
    Naked cowboys: “Where’ya from?”
    Couple: “we are from India”
    Naked cowboy: “HEY-eyy... cowboys and Indians”
    Couple: “ha ha yeah...”

  • @etx8920
    @etx8920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yt people walk around naked unharmed while if a minority's button breaks off yt people attack

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He can only carry a small wallet in that outfit for sure 🤭

    • @seize3
      @seize3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahhh yes white privilege

    • @kamaz2231
      @kamaz2231 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have no idea what you are talking about

  • @veroniquefaison
    @veroniquefaison 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I remember seeing the Naked Cowboy when I was standing outside of MTV TRL show.

    • @rlm2933
      @rlm2933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool I don’t care

    • @donovanhunt5873
      @donovanhunt5873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rlm2933 then why respond? 🤣

  • @notthedroid
    @notthedroid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I seen him in New York maybe 10 years ago at Christmas time, it was snowing and soooooooo windy. I had never seen anything like it i told all kind of people about him 🤣

  • @BIGDiCERoLLER
    @BIGDiCERoLLER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from FLORIDA and I've heard of the legend

  • @KingGaming-vf3pz
    @KingGaming-vf3pz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did you guys know he has 17 brothers? I heard they grew up together in Ram Ranch. Ram Ranch really rocks!

    • @jv2781
      @jv2781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      18 Naked Cowboys

    • @tofi2002
      @tofi2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jv2781 HAHAHAHA

    • @christopherbarnes5776
      @christopherbarnes5776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jv2781 😭😭😭

  • @ReactionTherapyWithBiggClay
    @ReactionTherapyWithBiggClay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man has been the naked cowboy all my entire life... the grind is 💪

  • @ElectroIsMyReligion
    @ElectroIsMyReligion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A living, breathing landmark of the New York City - and I've never even been to the big apple... meeting the Naked Cowboy is certainly on my to do list among visiting the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.

  • @AnotherVGN
    @AnotherVGN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so yall all just gonna ignore him saying "the blacks" smh

  • @Evonutd
    @Evonutd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I thought it was Shawn micheals 🤣

  • @katanagrrl
    @katanagrrl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope this guy has all his ambitions come true. What a pleasure to watch.

  • @PsychedelicAnastasie
    @PsychedelicAnastasie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Haha and he's so charismatic!

    • @PsychedelicAnastasie
      @PsychedelicAnastasie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sean john that's one of my fav activities 😄

    • @yikes710
      @yikes710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charismatically supporting Trump lmao

  • @eric_geee
    @eric_geee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    150k? he knows the IRS is watching. He's making over 300k easy..