God, David you nailed it. As a first generation Chinese immigrant I've gone through very much the same. To a lesser extent. Rebelled against everything my parents wanted - to be a good Asian boy - tattoos, drugs, alcohol, played cards for a living, didn't speak to them for years. In the end we come full circle. I talk to them again now and they're proud. Not necessarily in the way they'd like me to be. If it was up to my mother we'd be living under the same roof and she'd cook me three meals a day, and I'd obey her every word. It's strange, but I relate to your demons. You can't explain freedom to someone who's not free. We're left feeling the pride we want our parents to feel for ourselves. But that's okay. That's one of the challenges of our generation.
Amazing, David! I'm a white woman, but your story is parallel==with my story. I grew up among all the NASA kids in Houston, TX, over-achieving Artist and Scientist with mental health issues, addiction. ETC, in Recovery! Thank you! Shei-shei
My parents loved each other so much it's not even funny. Like Dan & Roseanne Conner love. I just wish they could've had the privilage to grow old together. I just want my family to be simply happy. My widowed mother and my 3 younger brothers. It's been a huge struggle since September 13th 2001 when my dad died of cancer at 39 years old and my mom was 35 at the time. Nothing has brought happiness to their lives but, I will die trying to make that happy life for them...Even if I never get to.
My family has been here for at least a few generations and I also just wanted to make my parents proud, we were very poor and I believe that has something to do with it for me. Make them not worry that I will have to suffer in the ways they did.
i've been feeling like i took the wrong way for some time now. i'm 22, fell into addictions of different forms trying to find a lane that i can call my own and do something that has great impact in this life. that desire 2nd generation immigrants have to make their parents proud is beautiful, but at the same time it can be a roadblock to happiness. i'm starting to see the wrong way can be the right way, that i shouldn't second guess my instincts, even if the consequences of my decisions can keep me up at night. "To get to the right way, I had to take the back door." thank you for sharing a part of your story david, i'm sure it cleared some of the fog in more than just my mind.
Heii david. It could be really cool if u would make a video, about. How to travel the world the way that, u used to do it. Cause I really want to see the whole world, but dont have much money. So maybe u could make a video called something like. "how to travel the world, like david choe" ? Btw your videos are awesome and really makes me happy. Ur art is so awesome too fr! 🥰
Thought you mentioned you were having a baby on your last episode when you talked with Asa Akita, so awesome man, when my daughter was born it blew my mind, I remember thinking, “this tiny person I’m holding in my hands is an entire universe of love and possibilities, it’s my universe, nothing else will compare to this.” And then the worry hit me 😂 but I grew to handle the worry and the weight and happiness of that tiny universe, I love being a dad man, can’t wait to see how your tiny universe inspires your work. You the man! 🤯👍
sounds familiar, especially the guilt trip manipulation. i've been doing my best to disappoint my parents, doing what i think is right for myself. thanks for the inspiration dave!
awesome video and message ...The wedding paper is just a business agreement for the government or lawyers or tax "them they's " to wave in court when shit goes sideways.
This was great man left me with a good warm hearted feeling, even though I know my moms love is unconditional it gets hard when looking for approval, and considering they’re usually the people in our lives the longest we look to our parents for that. This took some relief off of striving for their approval. Itll happen the way it happens and in the end of it I feel our parents will be proud. I just hope everyone will get to experience that :) THANKS DAVE!
Hey man love the video, as a video production guy I wanted to give you some criticism to help your channel, your whole video is great but your audio just needs one thing, turn the gain down on your mic because the audio is peaking a bit which causes the sound to get a little distorted, I used to do it too, one thing you can do it test speak in the mic and make sure it never goes above either -6db or -3db then it will never distort and then you can raise the volume in editing if you want. That way it will never distort at all! Also wanted to add that I really relate to this video, please don't stop the storytelling content!! (Also you can turn the gain down either on your audio interface or actual mic itself [for example a blue yeti] I think you like talking real close to the mic, and that's my preferred method too, but when you do that you have to turn the gain way down)
I have been following your journey since your Netflix show where you hitch hiked all over the USA. I want to resoundingly say: Thank you David! I never found the words able to express how I felt about this issue. The way you articulate, show empathy and tell your side of the issue is truly appreciated. You have a fan for life. Happy holidays to you and your whole family! Many blessings my guy 🙏
I've thought about this question a lot actually. My greatest wish would be to get my hands on a ship. Like get a decent sized vessel that we could load a few well digging trucks on. Then I would want to find an insane crew to not only load and unload the heavy machinery, but also sail the boat, drill wells, make paths for trucks in the jungle, etc... Once this team is assembled, we would travel the Earth providing fresh clean water to remote humans everywhere.
God, David you nailed it. As a first generation Chinese immigrant I've gone through very much the same. To a lesser extent. Rebelled against everything my parents wanted - to be a good Asian boy - tattoos, drugs, alcohol, played cards for a living, didn't speak to them for years. In the end we come full circle. I talk to them again now and they're proud. Not necessarily in the way they'd like me to be. If it was up to my mother we'd be living under the same roof and she'd cook me three meals a day, and I'd obey her every word. It's strange, but I relate to your demons.
You can't explain freedom to someone who's not free. We're left feeling the pride we want our parents to feel for ourselves. But that's okay. That's one of the challenges of our generation.
Almost 2 years later I still watch this video, it really touches me everytime and reminds me of what is right
Love you dave
love you david
I can't have an honest conversation with my mom without her crying as a consequence.
Yup
Exact same. Havent talked with her in a couple year now
@@DoomsdayCreator3khow about now?
i talked with her. shes better than she used to be, hoping its a real change@@Victor-ul4qq
@@DoomsdayCreator3k talk to her please
thank you for this
Brilliant, love this!
Yes
You've just convinced me to stop trying to make my parents proud and enjoy life.
the editing is gowld
This is outstanding Dave
Love your stuff!
Thanks man. This is beautuful
Thank you man!
DOSUME SHIKOBA PRESTO! ADAPTABLE! KEEP THE FAITH RISE ABOVE!
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you, so please don't take my sunshine away
This guy is a ture legend
I was born on May 13, 2001, mother's day! Ily David. My brother's name is David
Same with me. I both love and can't stand my mother.
This man’s art holds no barriers to greatness
Fucking so relatable, if you say your going fucking do it, fucking do it... honor your word!
so real, i love my mom. I hope she never dies, she’s like my best friend
my eyes are pouring and im not even asian . im asian in my soul.
I wanna make my parents proud too
Amazing, David! I'm a white woman, but your story is parallel==with my story. I grew up among all the NASA kids in Houston, TX, over-achieving Artist and Scientist with mental health issues, addiction. ETC, in Recovery! Thank you! Shei-shei
Damnit, that was beautiful.
David you have no idea how much this opened my eyes. It's like the 5th time I watched this to remind myself of what I want
My parents loved each other so much it's not even funny. Like Dan & Roseanne Conner love. I just wish they could've had the privilage to grow old together. I just want my family to be simply happy. My widowed mother and my 3 younger brothers. It's been a huge struggle since September 13th 2001 when my dad died of cancer at 39 years old and my mom was 35 at the time. Nothing has brought happiness to their lives but, I will die trying to make that happy life for them...Even if I never get to.
Somehow, seeing these videos has given me a bit of a new wind. I’m so tired, thanks for your transparency.
Follow your passion! Joy & Bliss!!! Be Grateful!
Anyone disappointed in their kids should only be disappointed in themselves for not doing better or doing more to understand what makes them happy.
This one hits so hard
"intergraton" nice to learn new words everyday
Your videos are really beautiful, Cho
David choe just crying non stop
“Don’t hit him!” 😂
I didn’t know you had a baby David! Best of luck and prosperity and abundance to you and your future!
This brings me so much joy.
these are comedy and Art GOLD brah
damn dude, my dad's birthday is on may 13th, that's crazy
love the way you express your ideas man
David you’re my fuckin hero how did I not know this shit fucking existed never stop creating blease
My family has been here for at least a few generations and I also just wanted to make my parents proud, we were very poor and I believe that has something to do with it for me. Make them not worry that I will have to suffer in the ways they did.
More David more.
This type of content is perfect for you.
i've been feeling like i took the wrong way for some time now. i'm 22, fell into addictions of different forms trying to find a lane that i can call my own and do something that has great impact in this life. that desire 2nd generation immigrants have to make their parents proud is beautiful, but at the same time it can be a roadblock to happiness. i'm starting to see the wrong way can be the right way, that i shouldn't second guess my instincts, even if the consequences of my decisions can keep me up at night.
"To get to the right way, I had to take the back door." thank you for sharing a part of your story david, i'm sure it cleared some of the fog in more than just my mind.
Thank you David for uploading on here.
And thank you for this video especially. I needed this.
This made me sob deeply…and laugh
I love ALL your work
Always been a disappointment and still fucks with me that my died died disappointed with me
I’m proud of you
I can't wait to watch this seven times in a row and then not talk to my parents🤠
Heii david. It could be really cool if u would make a video, about. How to travel the world the way that, u used to do it. Cause I really want to see the whole world, but dont have much money. So maybe u could make a video called something like. "how to travel the world, like david choe" ?
Btw your videos are awesome and really makes me happy. Ur art is so awesome too fr! 🥰
What a beautiful video.
This just help me so much. Thank you David
Honestly I have been a fan for so long. Thank you for your contributions to our life.
Your parents totally love you, even if it’s just at that unconditional love stage. My kids say some awful shit to me some days…and still ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thought you mentioned you were having a baby on your last episode when you talked with Asa Akita, so awesome man, when my daughter was born it blew my mind, I remember thinking, “this tiny person I’m holding in my hands is an entire universe of love and possibilities, it’s my universe, nothing else will compare to this.” And then the worry hit me 😂 but I grew to handle the worry and the weight and happiness of that tiny universe, I love being a dad man, can’t wait to see how your tiny universe inspires your work. You the man! 🤯👍
Love your storys!! Thankyou SO SOO MUCH😊
Thanks Dave!
I absolutely love this format of storytelling, you should deff get more traction on this videos! Keep them coming!
sounds familiar, especially the guilt trip manipulation. i've been doing my best to disappoint my parents, doing what i think is right for myself. thanks for the inspiration dave!
David love ur style .. I'd love to show you my art I think you'd appreciate it
David ! Fucking shit man. Left me speechless! Bravo brother ! You made me tear bro
Something in your videos just connects with me (it's almost spiritual), I can't even pinpoint it. Thank you for these!
I Love you David Choe, this was truly beautiful.
awesome video and message ...The wedding paper is just a business agreement for the government or lawyers or tax "them they's " to wave in court when shit goes sideways.
I can't wait it's been too long since I've seen David.
Your new stuff is incredible
Incredible video! Phenomenal story teller
💘
How sweet of you David
I quit college and work physical job so i can do yoga every single day
The title of this video makes me not wanting to watch but I NEED to watch it for me. Thanks for showing us!
I wish I could talk to you about everything
This was great man left me with a good warm hearted feeling, even though I know my moms love is unconditional it gets hard when looking for approval, and considering they’re usually the people in our lives the longest we look to our parents for that. This took some relief off of striving for their approval. Itll happen the way it happens and in the end of it I feel our parents will be proud. I just hope everyone will get to experience that :) THANKS DAVE!
David choe your cool af! Amazing story, and your so strong for all the shit you have gone through yet you still kept going
I really don't want this video to end
Hey man love the video, as a video production guy I wanted to give you some criticism to help your channel, your whole video is great but your audio just needs one thing, turn the gain down on your mic because the audio is peaking a bit which causes the sound to get a little distorted, I used to do it too, one thing you can do it test speak in the mic and make sure it never goes above either -6db or -3db then it will never distort and then you can raise the volume in editing if you want. That way it will never distort at all! Also wanted to add that I really relate to this video, please don't stop the storytelling content!! (Also you can turn the gain down either on your audio interface or actual mic itself [for example a blue yeti] I think you like talking real close to the mic, and that's my preferred method too, but when you do that you have to turn the gain way down)
Bravo
Always a good day when David choe has something to tell us, dosume
wow
Love these uploads thx you ...
Love the video! I actually struggle a lot from the disappointment that i am for my parents and this vid has brought me joy.
love the story telling
Very inspiring! Thank you! 🌟
Thank you for making this precious video. It inspired me to tell my mom I love her 😊
I need David from time to time to put things out of perspective.
I have been following your journey since your Netflix show where you hitch hiked all over the USA. I want to resoundingly say:
Thank you David! I never found the words able to express how I felt about this issue. The way you articulate, show empathy and tell your side of the issue is truly appreciated. You have a fan for life. Happy holidays to you and your whole family! Many blessings my guy 🙏
Thank you! I needed this.
My adhd brain loves this video
didnt know Buckethead was a chef cook, not surprised David is a friend of him tough
Congrats Dave!
This is fantastic Dave! Thank you.
I've thought about this question a lot actually. My greatest wish would be to get my hands on a ship. Like get a decent sized vessel that we could load a few well digging trucks on. Then I would want to find an insane crew to not only load and unload the heavy machinery, but also sail the boat, drill wells, make paths for trucks in the jungle, etc... Once this team is assembled, we would travel the Earth providing fresh clean water to remote humans everywhere.
Since I’m a brand new fan from David stealing the show on Beef, I’m lucky that there’s a wealth of material on TH-cam.
love
Wow David! I've just discovered these and it's been something I've needed. Immensely greatful for your art and mind sir! Thankyou.
glad to be of service
ha today is my birthday. good timing. thanks Dave
Mine was too
Amazing
You are incredible
Another banger video 📹 🔥
My mom did this to me my whole life