"Sometimes the most we can do is maintain our humanity, keep our hearts open, smile at strangers, and promise ourselves to never become numb to the plight of those around us." Damn, dude. That was powerful. Thanks for the work you do and the message you're sending. Makes a guy kinda want to start believing in humanity again.
This show is not just about food, it's about culture and humanity. If not the most, probably your channel is one of the best I have ever seen. A food review show with a taste!!! God bless you!
Humanity? No, I would disagree there. Only reason I watch it is because Sonny is hot and hilarious. He should be on the Asian Bachelor if there is such a thing. So irresistible.
This was so well done. You could see the sadness in the boat lady’s face. She was truly feeling what she was sharing, and it also had a major impact on the translator as well. Really well done. Thank you for your work.
As a first generation Vietnamese American, I have yet had the chance to visit the motherland. This video is heartbreaking. What started out as a rabbit hole down the TH-cam food channels for research purposes I came along this gem. Thanks so much for creating and sharing the vlog. I thought it was so endearing that you tapped into the Vietnam culture and made the effort to understand the hardships. Big inspo! I have a planned trip to se Asia and will make sure to spend more time in Vietnam for these reasons. Cam on
It’s a beautiful place.. I went back with my parents when I was in my early teens and wasn’t able to appreciate it fully. I also plan to go back and soak in as much as I can..
Unfortunately, she cannot earn more money as your wish. There are about 80% Vietnamese cannot earn more than $5 per day. Before 1975, Sai Gon was a beautiful, modern, developed city. And it becomes poor, dirty because of Communism government.
It's now 3am and I've been binge watching your Vietnam videos for hours. Oh, my bedtime is 8pm. I'm old, so early to bed and early to rise. This video like so many of your videos was very entertaining and fun but it also hit me in the heart. I can understand why so many of her customers give her repeat business. She and her husband were so nice. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Jon
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This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve watched from your channel it honestly brought me to tears and made me think of the blessing instead of the problems, love your channel this is literally what I watch all day. Love you Sonny!!
Sonny, I enjoy all of your food videos but this one is especially touching. I grew up in Saigon and it's ashamed that I've never really paid attention to this side of my hometown. Thank you for your big heart and quality videos! Cheers!
This is easily one of the best videos I’ve watched on this channel, I really enjoyed how serious/real this got, and I think it was well-done/respectful. I wish I could help them :/
Struggling vendors needs help. We even have plenty of these in my country. And I make sure to buy their stuff just to help. And please don't bargain, they are selling to support their families not to become millionaires.
Maybe it would be better to say : If you can afford to, don't bargain. I mean, TH-cam has a plethora of people who come from different financial situations.
@@wolfcub824 That’s an awful reply. Street food is dirt cheap to begin with, so don’t bargain unless you’re purchasing an enormous amount of food. These street vendors are struggling and already give a discount based on the low price points. If you can afford to travel, then don’t bargain with low price vendors.
@@cheesewithxbread 🤨 Like I said "If you can afford to, don't bargain." Unless of course you are in a place where lack of bargaining is an insult, as there are cultures where not bargaining is a slap in the face. You are giving examples of people who can afford to not bargain, and saying my comment is awful. So far you haven't disagreed with my comment. 🤷 Besides that, who comments on a 2 year old post?🙄
This video is very emotional. All your videos are really fun to watch. You are a great host, in fact, the best of all food travel hosts out there. You are funny, informative, entertaining, real and I think you make everyone in your videos like the vendors, shop owners, .. comfortable and that's important. Good work!
Damn, quite-hilarious comedy -> humor ( at the beginning ) together with heart-wrenching life's bitterness ( later / nearer to the end ) in the same TH-cam video. Wow... Haven't liked a video in a LONG time, but had to here...
This video started off funny as hell and then went off to the ending speaking facts and sharing so much knowledge. One of my favorite videos from Sonny. This is my 3rd time watching this video
this is one of the main reasons I went back to school and am trying to get my degree in sociology. I want to teach abroad and do social work. This is a great video 👍👍👍
I know this is an old video but I think this is where you started really connecting with the people on a deep emotional level. Just my opinion. This is why I am now going to watch all of your videos. Great Job Sir!
I love your show the most because it’s not just about food. It’s about people, their culture and way of life, the hardships people face, and what they must do to get by.
Enforcement is not really that effective here in Vietnam. I'm not local, I've just been here for a few months but it is so obvious that the police don't really care about anything other than money. Sad but true. Well, to be fair, that's mostly the case to South East Asian countries with the exception of Singapore.
rjlacanlaled Yes, the police in Vietnam only care when it comes to the little things such as these unauthorized markets and gambling. If you call the police they’ll expect you to have money.
I am so happy you have so many videos on Vietnam. I was born in America, so I really was never aware of the lifestyle that my parents went through. This made me appreciative the life my Vietnamese refugee parents gave me, and made me more conscious of their experiences back in their homeland.
I like how you are keeping it, real bro, the ending was fine, I don't mind being touched in a humanity type way, but I would like to learn your uncanny ability to make your vlogs funny yet serious lol. keep working at what you love, and success will just drop into your lap.
One of the best travel/food channel. Came across your channel not so long ago and been watching it ever since. I just love your videos, keep making them.
I love this humbling video....it shows a lot in regards to what ppl sacrifice to make end meet. No fresh water no electricity....many ppl have that luxury and do nothing to contribute...yet still others push forward with a smile on their face and laughter in their hearts......
I have been following and watching your videos for months now and have enjoyed everything you have uploaded. But this episode has really touched my heart and has made reflect in your ending statement on how people should be with one another especially in this difficult time that our country is facing with racism. I applaud your efforts in shedding light on the struggles of humanity and the efforts of people just striving to provide a living for there families. Be safe and blessed as you continue to provide the best show in review and visiting all the most beautiful places I wish could visit. Peace 🙏
Hey bro! I'm trying to make your videos more views by watching 3 times each and also complete the ads even it's 3 minutes long! Good luck to you from Seattle.
you have so much heart, sonny! i came for your humour and enthusiasm, i stayed for your attitude towards endangered species and compassion for the people around you. mad respect mate.
Damn Sonny I like how you started the show trying to make it light and funny but when you realized what was really going on you showed real maturity and heart and sympathy and genuinely tried to shine light on the situation. Thank you for being you sonny
Yes, our government is a big problem. There arent much good people anywhere, anymore. If you change it from communism to capitalism, still, these problem wont change. "Sometimes the most we can do is maintain our humanity, keep our hearts open, smile at strangers, and promise ourselves to never become numb to the plight of those around us." This message, is so deep and powerful.....Your channel is definitely the hidden gem of TH-cam. Im sure you will be one of the biggest channel one day. Good luck Sonny, god bless you
Found your channel recently. I hope you get more subscribers and reach 500k soon. You and your team deserve it. So many food reviewers are condescending towards the people and cultures they go into and take themselves too seriously. You guys are refreshingly honest and full of heart but funny too. Keep making great videos. I'll keep watching. Have all my ad revenue.
This was an older video, but I just had to say you done a tremendous job with it. It's heartbreaking yet so touching to see the heart and love they have, those people that continue to come back and support those selling the fruit because they know how hard it it for them to live. Your words were perfect❤️
I remember going to Vietnam and having the very poor come up to me trying to sell lottery tickets and having to turn down the offer at times...It's heartbreaking
@@Leonasambongo No, not bad. But you haven't enough money to buy for all. And in VN there're a lot of poor people sell lottery tickets, a large of them are the child, older. And they will give the money to the boss, who exploit their labour. However you can buy to help them because if they earn not enough money their boss will scold and may be starve them 😥 I usually buy to help them and give those tickets to them, I hope they will win and needn't to sell that
6:03 the emotions of that woman's face was heart wrenching! Sonny, in your unique way, you have highlighted the poverty for some in Vietnam. Your closing words were very poignant! Aaah Peace, to all! xxx
I can completely see why you are so fond of Anthony Bourdain. At the end there you even almost sounded like him. It's an amazing thing to have people like you making such engaging content, people who are willing to tell the more difficult, much heavier stories that are as ingrained in the fabric of a city, a town or a country as the pretty, touristy, fun(ny) etc aspects of it. To tell a complete story is always the challenge. Thank you for making them heard and making this video.
Thank you for this video. Cried at the end of it. You've shed a whole new light on the plight of the Vietnamese people I never knew existed. Thank you.
I wish the government can thinkmof ways to make this LEGAL so all parties can be safe. The vendors will have a permanent place to sell their goods, the consumers will have a new place to buy such items while the government is supervising all these. This so beautiful and touching video.
You're right that the Vietnamese government is corrupt but that has nothing to do with it being communist. The government doesn't care for it's poorest people because they have no power. It's just sad all around.
You can find this everywhere in Vietnam. People occupied sidewalk, in this case, the tunnel for their business. And the government don't want that because they are dirty places for selling food. There are markets for legal trade however, those, mostly immigrants of SaiGon cannot afford that.
ISS600 _ what about livelihood of the majority poor in the world's biggest democratic nation...people had to live in slums with no access to clean tap water or toilet & had to hang on train's roof going to work on a daily basis ...
I recently discovered ur show and can’t stop watching! And this episode...so much heart! Keep it going! I believe this helps bring attention to this whole other side of the world! I know when I travel now Vietnam is on my list!
This video made me subscribe! I go back and forth with different content providers but this one my heart. Keep making videos Sonny. Can we give to help that lady or guy at the end?
Sonny u are the best, i have watched so many food review shows.. but yours is the best... watching ur videos is not just about the food reviews... its also about the way you present it...your talks, the editing of your video is another big thing, i dnt have words to express how mch i love to watch the best ever food review show
I like that your show is no just about food. It is about humanity, emotions and empathy. Thank you for doing this Sonny. You are bringing awareness about hardship that people in this world go through everyday.
I know this is an older video as I’m going through your entire archive to catch up but as much as I love your humor and perspective I really appreciated your sensitivity and awareness to the hardships of the “boat people.”
government of vietnam shud find a way to help them or give them alternativ business not pushing them away. They are human too. it hurts a lot seeing people like that. where is your heart? fuck
Now you have my subscription! I see that you are not quite like the others that are more into self and ( for 'their show' ) not sincerely for the people (except for a 'few' others but not too many) This was a very good episode!
Its great to hear that. Which part of Vietnam are you living in? Have you found any job yet? Im an Vietnamese but currently Im studying abroad in the US. I miss my hometown so much and keep looking for videos like this to relieve my homesickness. Great video btw! Hope you enjoy the life in Vietnam!
This is the reason why people in Vietnam try to live abroad. The government do nothing. Life is harder. But citizen don't know the worst place in which they are living. But you know the situation in this country.
This was the VIDEO that I knew Sunny will be successful. He had like 30K subscribers at this time. It's always nice to re-watch this touchy feeling clip.
Oh, they don't need licenses to sell fruits. The reason you called it illegal is because the Gov don't want you to gather in order to mess up the streets. And because that channel is quite stinky. If you notice, it's poor on one side and rich on the opposite. They also sell flowers occasionally, especially on TET Holidays.
I REALLY like that you took the time to talk with and get to know a little about these families -- I sure hope you all had the decency to give them a nice amount of financial compensation for their time!!
You are hilarious! I love your video. I don't think "illegal" is the right term for this. It is kind of a culture. There are a group of people mainly live in their boats and sell their items. They don't have an authorization to sell items because of the tax reason. Besides, they occupy the sidewalk for business without permission. I think this is the government problem. It doesn't want people use the sidewalk without permission or it can't tax boat people since they don't have a specific location (House). The government just puts more restrictions on boat people, but it didn't come up with any solution.
I liked that you touched on the plight of the fruit vendors. It's important to step outside of the tourist bubble at times see the layers of the place you visit. Great video Sonny!
I subscribed to the channel at this video when he has around 200k subs. It was 3 years ago. Now he has 4.7M subs. The channel grows so much. Keep growing Sonny
You sir may have one of the greatest channels on youtube after watching a few vids im hooked. Showing humanity and how cultures are different is amazing and i love how your willing to try it all, not just for yourself but for us too in a sence.. All the best to you man You just earned a subscriber and more to follow when i tell my friends bout you.
Extremely well made video, not just about the food and good life as some youtubers may portray. Correctly pointed out the hardship those people are facing, thumb up for you.
You are socializing and what happens when you are a good person and you socialise is this. You the society so close up that you start to feel them . And you feel their happiness their pain .Man you are a good hearted person. Love your videos.
what a great video you've made , and your comedy helps lighten something that is pretty sad, but you do it with so much respect. I love how the community supports them and still gets a great product, based solely on trust
i love your show man, i love how you are not afraid to eat balut lmao and your interest in the local that is amazing. keep up the good work. i just realize something, you deserve more views than this. you're very funny and nice. i hope you get more views.
I just found your channel and love it. I love southeast Asia and your bringing more issues to light in a very kind and respectful way. Also a good sense of humor.
Seeing these videos made me appreciate what I have and not complaint so much. These people live in such harsh conditions but yet they still grit their teeth and faced the difficulties without giving up on life. The courage and will to survive is something to be admired
Hey Sonny, I'm your new subscriber and i have watched plenty of your videos. I want to point out that you are actually nailing these videos; your humor and your moral messages in videos like this are top notch. damn, you are indeed the best ever food review show. Love it mate!
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"Sometimes the most we can do is maintain our humanity, keep our hearts open, smile at strangers, and promise ourselves to never become numb to the plight of those around us."
Damn, dude. That was powerful. Thanks for the work you do and the message you're sending. Makes a guy kinda want to start believing in humanity again.
Thanks Brandon.
That was spot on, keep it up, Sonny!
I noticed the same. Great message🙏
Brandon Shin Reminds me of a quote from The Dictator:)))
Brandon Shin i
I came here for food.. What i got is a long life lesson
This show is not just about food, it's about culture and humanity. If not the most, probably your channel is one of the best I have ever seen. A food review show with a taste!!! God bless you!
Job Mark such a good comment
Mark Hob yes he shows the beauty in people I love it
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Humanity? No, I would disagree there. Only reason I watch it is because Sonny is hot and hilarious. He should be on the Asian Bachelor if there is such a thing. So irresistible.
I agree. It's true to the name.
This was so well done. You could see the sadness in the boat lady’s face. She was truly feeling what she was sharing, and it also had a major impact on the translator as well. Really well done. Thank you for your work.
It was funny at first but near the end of the video I was crying. My heart goes to those hardworking boat vendors. Very touching. 😅😅😢😢
Yay! It's ok to feel feelings sometimes too.
Best Ever Food Review Show lmao savage
please dont ever stop bro
My neither. Government needs to stop making normal life harder. It's so hard for them but I can see optimism in their eyes.thanks bro
Your a good man Sonny
As a first generation Vietnamese American, I have yet had the chance to visit the motherland. This video is heartbreaking. What started out as a rabbit hole down the TH-cam food channels for research purposes I came along this gem. Thanks so much for creating and sharing the vlog. I thought it was so endearing that you tapped into the Vietnam culture and made the effort to understand the hardships. Big inspo! I have a planned trip to se Asia and will make sure to spend more time in Vietnam for these reasons. Cam on
+Rose Nguyen thanks Rose!
It’s a beautiful place.. I went back with my parents when I was in my early teens and wasn’t able to appreciate it fully. I also plan to go back and soak in as much as I can..
I can feel the pain of that lady.. I hope she earns lots of money so she can put up a permanent business on land..
Goi Ng or buy an even bigger boat to sell more fruits. jusk kidding!
Goi Ng yes....she seems like a wonderful lady. god bless her.
I think she earns less than 5 bucks a day, I live in Sai Gon
Unfortunately, she cannot earn more money as your wish. There are about 80% Vietnamese cannot earn more than $5 per day. Before 1975, Sai Gon was a beautiful, modern, developed city. And it becomes poor, dirty because of Communism government.
Poor my folks...
It's now 3am and I've been binge watching your Vietnam videos for hours. Oh, my bedtime is 8pm. I'm old, so early to bed and early to rise. This video like so many of your videos was very entertaining and fun but it also hit me in the heart. I can understand why so many of her customers give her repeat business. She and her husband were so nice. Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Jon
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Where are you from? and why are you in asia? lol
Best Ever Food Review Show which visit is most memorable for you? why?
is this what you wanted to do since you were small?
Do Vietnamese girls like big American white guys? Are you interested in finding a nice lady friend out there?
Am I your best fan?....ummm that's really all i need to know...
This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve watched from your channel it honestly brought me to tears and made me think of the blessing instead of the problems, love your channel this is literally what I watch all day. Love you Sonny!!
Sonny, I enjoy all of your food videos but this one is especially touching. I grew up in Saigon and it's ashamed that I've never really paid attention to this side of my hometown. Thank you for your big heart and quality videos! Cheers!
This is easily one of the best videos I’ve watched on this channel, I really enjoyed how serious/real this got, and I think it was well-done/respectful.
I wish I could help them :/
I feel like a foreigner in my own country... Thanks Sonny
That was a powerful message!!! Thanks for reminding me to be always kind to the less fortunate in life and appreciates what I have now.
Struggling vendors needs help. We even have plenty of these in my country. And I make sure to buy their stuff just to help. And please don't bargain, they are selling to support their families not to become millionaires.
god bless you!
Ems Roche God bless you, Amen.
Maybe it would be better to say : If you can afford to, don't bargain. I mean, TH-cam has a plethora of people who come from different financial situations.
@@wolfcub824 That’s an awful reply. Street food is dirt cheap to begin with, so don’t bargain unless you’re purchasing an enormous amount of food. These street vendors are struggling and already give a discount based on the low price points. If you can afford to travel, then don’t bargain with low price vendors.
@@cheesewithxbread 🤨 Like I said "If you can afford to, don't bargain." Unless of course you are in a place where lack of bargaining is an insult, as there are cultures where not bargaining is a slap in the face.
You are giving examples of people who can afford to not bargain, and saying my comment is awful. So far you haven't disagreed with my comment. 🤷
Besides that, who comments on a 2 year old post?🙄
This video is very emotional. All your videos are really fun to watch. You are a great host, in fact, the best of all food travel hosts out there. You are funny, informative, entertaining, real and I think you make everyone in your videos like the vendors, shop owners, .. comfortable and that's important. Good work!
Damn, quite-hilarious comedy -> humor ( at the beginning ) together with heart-wrenching life's bitterness ( later / nearer to the end ) in the same TH-cam video. Wow... Haven't liked a video in a LONG time, but had to here...
This video started off funny as hell and then went off to the ending speaking facts and sharing so much knowledge. One of my favorite videos from Sonny. This is my 3rd time watching this video
this is one of the main reasons I went back to school and am trying to get my degree in sociology. I want to teach abroad and do social work.
This is a great video 👍👍👍
Thanks bud!
useless with communism
Nonprofits do all kinds of social work all over the world.
I know this is an old video but I think this is where you started really connecting with the people on a deep emotional level. Just my opinion. This is why I am now going to watch all of your videos. Great Job Sir!
wow this was an excellent documentary 👍×10.
kinda sucks how hard those Vietnamese have it
majmunko23 Kinda yes because they could have a civil war against the government since it’s really corrupt and made the country democratic
Relco12 why war ? Fucking capitalisime
They do not have the rights to keep and bear Arms. Can't really fight with with mop and brooms.
@@Relco12 Yeah I'm sure a bunch of civilians can fight the government cause that's worked so well in the past.
@Sword of S Yeah in the times of muskets and horses. Now a single man can kill thousands with a rifle
Sonny is by far the best food reviewer/traveller on the web. He is always so accommodating, polite and sensitive. I will always be a viewer and a fan!
Quality video, as always. I would love to see a video of you touring a fish sauce production plant/factory. Maybe fishing for a giant mekong catfish.
Both great ideas!
Best Ever Food Review Show not in Vietnam bc fish there are polluted from water in china moving into oceans
I love your show the most because it’s not just about food. It’s about people, their culture and way of life, the hardships people face, and what they must do to get by.
Everything is nice. This channel will grow so much. Hope it gets 1MILLION SUBS this year.
Short update: it didn't
It will soon
Love your work Sonny. This video in particular is my favourite as you pretty much summarised what humanity is all about.
Enforcement is not really that effective here in Vietnam. I'm not local, I've just been here for a few months but it is so obvious that the police don't really care about anything other than money. Sad but true. Well, to be fair, that's mostly the case to South East Asian countries with the exception of Singapore.
rjlacanlaled Yes, the police in Vietnam only care when it comes to the little things such as these unauthorized markets and gambling. If you call the police they’ll expect you to have money.
415City Most cops in America can’t be bribed so that’s a plus
Bribery occurs everywhere in the world. Its more or less.
I am so happy you have so many videos on Vietnam. I was born in America, so I really was never aware of the lifestyle that my parents went through. This made me appreciative the life my Vietnamese refugee parents gave me, and made me more conscious of their experiences back in their homeland.
hey Sonny man I love your videos. They're funny . This one is heartwarming. Keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to watching more....
Literally made me cry at the end. So many suffer with no one to take a stand for them.
This channel has great content and deserves more viewers. HAIL HYDRA!
Thanks Doge.
he nailed it
Just watched this today.. beautiful episode. Thank you for shedding light. I wish the best in their future 🙏
I like how you are keeping it, real bro, the ending was fine, I don't mind being touched in a humanity type way, but I would like to learn your uncanny ability to make your vlogs funny yet serious lol. keep working at what you love, and success will just drop into your lap.
One of the best travel/food channel. Came across your channel not so long ago and been watching it ever since. I just love your videos, keep making them.
Thanks again Sonny! Everybody watches your videos and you are impressive! 2:53
Haha, thanks yo.
I love this humbling video....it shows a lot in regards to what ppl sacrifice to make end meet. No fresh water no electricity....many ppl have that luxury and do nothing to contribute...yet still others push forward with a smile on their face and laughter in their hearts......
Sonny. I love your vids, I hope you get famous for youtube as a food vlogger. also, YOU BETTER BUY THOSE TINY BANANAS!
Thank you and they were as delicious as they were adorable!
Im from the future. And i can attest hes already famous 😎
i wanna cry
That's some quality documentary and superb editing. Thanks Sonny, I wish you the best
I have been binge watching all of your videos. You are way way better than Mark W, Trevor J...etc
Danny Park I totally agree with you. 👍110%
I have been following and watching your videos for months now and have enjoyed everything you have uploaded. But this episode has really touched my heart and has made reflect in your ending statement on how people should be with one another especially in this difficult time that our country is facing with racism. I applaud your efforts in shedding light on the struggles of humanity and the efforts of people just striving to provide a living for there families. Be safe and blessed as you continue to provide the best show in review and visiting all the most beautiful places I wish could visit. Peace 🙏
Hey bro! I'm trying to make your videos more views by watching 3 times each and also complete the ads even it's 3 minutes long! Good luck to you from Seattle.
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I really don't know how you're not getting more views for being down to earth and genuine. You're an amazing human
Sonny.. you are a guy with big heart...
you have so much heart, sonny! i came for your humour and enthusiasm, i stayed for your attitude towards endangered species and compassion for the people around you. mad respect mate.
Was not ready for this kind of episode. lol
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Damn Sonny I like how you started the show trying to make it light and funny but when you realized what was really going on you showed real maturity and heart and sympathy and genuinely tried to shine light on the situation. Thank you for being you sonny
Yes, our government is a big problem. There arent much good people anywhere, anymore. If you change it from communism to capitalism, still, these problem wont change.
"Sometimes the most we can do is maintain our humanity, keep our hearts open, smile at strangers, and promise ourselves to never become numb to the plight of those around us."
This message, is so deep and powerful.....Your channel is definitely the hidden gem of TH-cam. Im sure you will be one of the biggest channel one day. Good luck Sonny, god bless you
Found your channel recently. I hope you get more subscribers and reach 500k soon. You and your team deserve it. So many food reviewers are condescending towards the people and cultures they go into and take themselves too seriously. You guys are refreshingly honest and full of heart but funny too. Keep making great videos. I'll keep watching. Have all my ad revenue.
Well lol
You're definitely the combo of Bourdain and Zimmerman, but cuter and funnier!!! hahaha👍
This was an older video, but I just had to say you done a tremendous job with it. It's heartbreaking yet so touching to see the heart and love they have, those people that continue to come back and support those selling the fruit because they know how hard it it for them to live. Your words were perfect❤️
I remember going to Vietnam and having the very poor come up to me trying to sell lottery tickets and having to turn down the offer at times...It's heartbreaking
Evelyn Huynh is it bad to buy from them?
@@Leonasambongo No, not bad. But you haven't enough money to buy for all. And in VN there're a lot of poor people sell lottery tickets, a large of them are the child, older. And they will give the money to the boss, who exploit their labour.
However you can buy to help them because if they earn not enough money their boss will scold and may be starve them 😥
I usually buy to help them and give those tickets to them, I hope they will win and needn't to sell that
6:03 the emotions of that woman's face was heart wrenching! Sonny, in your unique way, you have highlighted the poverty for some in Vietnam. Your closing words were very poignant! Aaah Peace, to all! xxx
Give her a job working for the Best Ever Food Review Show.
I can completely see why you are so fond of Anthony Bourdain. At the end there you even almost sounded like him. It's an amazing thing to have people like you making such engaging content, people who are willing to tell the more difficult, much heavier stories that are as ingrained in the fabric of a city, a town or a country as the pretty, touristy, fun(ny) etc aspects of it. To tell a complete story is always the challenge. Thank you for making them heard and making this video.
absolute legend!!! keep it up my man, more westerners need to see this side of ASIA
Thank you for this video. Cried at the end of it. You've shed a whole new light on the plight of the Vietnamese people I never knew existed. Thank you.
I wish the government can thinkmof ways to make this LEGAL so all parties can be safe. The vendors will have a permanent place to sell their goods, the consumers will have a new place to buy such items while the government is supervising all these. This so beautiful and touching video.
Shyne Aguas this place is a communist country. That won't happen cause there government is brutally corrupt
You're right that the Vietnamese government is corrupt but that has nothing to do with it being communist. The government doesn't care for it's poorest people because they have no power. It's just sad all around.
You can find this everywhere in Vietnam. People occupied sidewalk, in this case, the tunnel for their business.
And the government don't want that because they are dirty places for selling food.
There are markets for legal trade however, those, mostly immigrants of SaiGon cannot afford that.
ISS600 _ what about livelihood of the majority poor in the world's biggest democratic nation...people had to live in slums with no access to clean tap water or toilet & had to hang on train's roof going to work on a daily basis ...
I recently discovered ur show and can’t stop watching! And this episode...so much heart! Keep it going! I believe this helps bring attention to this whole other side of the world! I know when I travel now Vietnam is on my list!
I hope Sonny bought 50 bucks worth of bananas from that nice gentleman
Yes that would’ve been lovely !!!!
This video made me subscribe! I go back and forth with different content providers but this one my heart. Keep making videos Sonny. Can we give to help that lady or guy at the end?
the vietnamese people worked so hard to ean their living.
Sonny u are the best, i have watched so many food review shows.. but yours is the best... watching ur videos is not just about the food reviews... its also about the way you present it...your talks, the editing of your video is another big thing, i dnt have words to express how mch i love to watch the best ever food review show
How long do you need to record and edit the videos?
You know me, I believe you put so much fucking effort in your videos.
TQ BD yeah especially this one, frucking great
I like that your show is no just about food. It is about humanity, emotions and empathy. Thank you for doing this Sonny. You are bringing awareness about hardship that people in this world go through everyday.
Love the video, it hurts to see my people go thru poverty and hardship. Vietnam government are bullshit.
Wow, I'm new to your channel and I'm hooked to the carefree format of your reviews. This episode however is different. Its special. Thanks man
Vietnamese are kind and hard working people
I know this is an older video as I’m going through your entire archive to catch up but as much as I love your humor and perspective I really appreciated your sensitivity and awareness to the hardships of the “boat people.”
government of vietnam shud find a way to help them or give them alternativ business not pushing them away. They are human too. it hurts a lot seeing people like that. where is your heart? fuck
The commies dont have hearts
i truly appreciate the respect and interest you give people. getting everyone involved gives more depth to the show.
Omg! Hope for better life for all of them! ❤️
Sometimes we complain about our life’s, when some people would die for to have half what we have!
Now you have my subscription! I see that you are not quite like the others that are more into self and ( for 'their show' ) not sincerely for the people (except for a 'few' others but not too many) This was a very good episode!
hey man ...thanks for visiting Vietnam
Oops, I moved here. Was I only supposed to visit?? :)
Best Ever Food Review Show LOL
Its great to hear that. Which part of Vietnam are you living in? Have you found any job yet?
Im an Vietnamese but currently Im studying abroad in the US. I miss my hometown so much and keep looking for videos like this to relieve my homesickness. Great video btw! Hope you enjoy the life in Vietnam!
lol. I was in VN last year for a month. I want to visit again soon, gotta figure out my schedule.
I'm in Saigon :)
Sonny you got me hooked to your channel. You are so real when you talk and funny. You are a best director. Best show
This is the reason why people in Vietnam try to live abroad. The government do nothing. Life is harder. But citizen don't know the worst place in which they are living.
But you know the situation in this country.
Vương Đỗ weak argument
Vương Đỗ
Living abroad is still tough and won’t always make the life better/easy but ya.
This was the VIDEO that I knew Sunny will be successful. He had like 30K subscribers at this time. It's always nice to re-watch this touchy feeling clip.
Oh, they don't need licenses to sell fruits. The reason you called it illegal is because the Gov don't want you to gather in order to mess up the streets. And because that channel is quite stinky. If you notice, it's poor on one side and rich on the opposite. They also sell flowers occasionally, especially on TET Holidays.
I REALLY like that you took the time to talk with and get to know a little about these families -- I sure hope you all had the decency to give them a nice amount of financial compensation for their time!!
You are hilarious! I love your video.
I don't think "illegal" is the right term for this. It is kind of a culture. There are a group of people mainly live in their boats and sell their items. They don't have an authorization to sell items because of the tax reason. Besides, they occupy the sidewalk for business without permission. I think this is the government problem. It doesn't want people use the sidewalk without permission or it can't tax boat people since they don't have a specific location (House). The government just puts more restrictions on boat people, but it didn't come up with any solution.
I liked that you touched on the plight of the fruit vendors. It's important to step outside of the tourist bubble at times see the layers of the place you visit. Great video Sonny!
damn i am about to cry
Great video Sonny, funny but also very touching and with a great message. I hope you never stop doing what you do.
I subscribed to the channel at this video when he has around 200k subs. It was 3 years ago. Now he has 4.7M subs. The channel grows so much. Keep growing Sonny
Very substantial video. Keep it up Sonny. Hope you wont change as your channel grows.
You sir may have one of the greatest channels on youtube after watching a few vids im hooked.
Showing humanity and how cultures are different is amazing and i love how your willing to try it all, not just for yourself but for us too in a sence..
All the best to you man
You just earned a subscriber and more to follow when i tell my friends bout you.
This is the only channel that I wanted to watch about food, you show a lot of things that is so unique.
I watch a lot of your videos,and your channel is one of the most natural in terms of delivering the content...keep it up...
Your video has full of experiences, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional. Love it 👍👍👍👍
You got me teary eyed on this one! Very touching!! Great videos!!
Very moving video. I think you and your team balanced out the comedy and the more serious stuff really well.
Extremely well made video, not just about the food and good life as some youtubers may portray. Correctly pointed out the hardship those people are facing, thumb up for you.
You are socializing and what happens when you are a good person and you socialise is this. You the society so close up that you start to feel them . And you feel their happiness their pain .Man you are a good hearted person. Love your videos.
what a great video you've made , and your comedy helps lighten something that is pretty sad, but you do it with so much respect. I love how the community supports them and still gets a great product, based solely on trust
i love your show man, i love how you are not afraid to eat balut lmao
and your interest in the local that is amazing. keep up the good work.
i just realize something, you deserve more views than this. you're very funny and nice. i hope you get more views.
I just found your channel and love it. I love southeast Asia and your bringing more issues to light in a very kind and respectful way. Also a good sense of humor.
Amazing that you are a foreigner and look up for these unique places in Vietnam. I'm Vietnamese and definitely love your videos! Give you a thumb up!
This absolutely brought me to tears... but incredibly eye opening... I was born in Vietnam and I love all your videos!!
my newest favorite channel! keep up the goodwork bro
Seeing these videos made me appreciate what I have and not complaint so much. These people live in such harsh conditions but yet they still grit their teeth and faced the difficulties without giving up on life. The courage and will to survive is something to be admired
Hey Sonny, I'm your new subscriber and i have watched plenty of your videos. I want to point out that you are actually nailing these videos; your humor and your moral messages in videos like this are top notch. damn, you are indeed the best ever food review show. Love it mate!