Its not your fault, the BBC producer at that time should've contacted you earlier with the standard interview procedure requirements and give you @ minimum between 1 to 6 hours to get ready that is if he does not contact you during the week before the interview it self. i work in the news agency as well and this fiasco falls on the producer its his job to make sure the interview goes smoothly
I'm an interviewer/writer for a music website and I promise you this was poor planning on BBC's part. They're known for being unprofessional and childish in their setups. That probably doesn't help much, but seriously... it wasn't your fault. It was theirs.
Please LEARN from my mistakes! But why not help cheer me up! What's the worst thing YOU EVER messed up!? Please share your stories with us all below! (And if you REALLY want to cheer me up, please don't forget to hit the like button!)
+Abroadin Japan A couple of my friends invited me to hang out, but I just wanted to stay home and relax. So I told them that I was called in by my manager at the restaurant to fill in for someone who called sick. Turns out my friends visited the restaurant, took angry selfies there and posted it on the group chat. I didn't know how to speak to them for a week.
+Abroadin Japan The mistakes that haunt me are usually communication issues. But the one that sprang to mind is this: I used to work in a supermarket, and one day I walked in to start my shift and saw an elderly lady looking very faint. I asked her if she was alright and her husband was like "No she bloody isn't, but she wouldn't stay in the car!" I was like "oh..." and then the lady explained that she was ok, it was just that she had slammed her head into her car door earlier that day, but the doctor had said she wasn't concussed. Her husband was annoyed that she wouldn't just let him shop while she sat down. As one of those people who is at a loss unless she has a reply in a conversation, I started to say "Oh, just one of those days then." But I realised as I started talking that it was a stupid comment, and it wasn't 'just one of those days' so I ended up cutting off at "Just one of those..." to which the husband responded, quite loudly, "Yes, she is!" I basically fled, at that point. OH, and this one time I spent about ten minutes attempting to serve a gentleman from Scotland with a very thick, rolling accent. We attempted to mime. He wanted turkey mince. Imagine if you will, a red-faced, watery-eyed teenaged girl staring mortified across a deli counter at a short, absolutely beet red Scottish guy jumping up and down imitating a chicken flapping it's wings in an exaggerated manner (his mime for turkey was enthusiastic fat chicken), while saying 'turrrrrkeh mince'. Which just sounded like guttural gibberish to me. Neither of us ever thought to use pen and paper. There was a crowd by the end of it. -_-
These days I feel kind of naked if I don't have a power bank that will last for at least a couple days. Not for normal excursions to the store obviously, but to work or anywhere else for an extended time, I've got my charger and a power bank.
Oh my goodness, that's really partially a huge failing on the BBCs part for not communicating clearly with you what they were planning! :o Did they ever contact you back after that?
It's 11:30am. I'm just settling down with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, books spread wide around me and my word document open. My highlighter has the lid off, my mind is ready. It's time to start revision for my medical exams. Then, just as I'm about to carefully stow away my phone to avoid any possible distraction, I feel the soft, comforting vibrate of a new notification. I glance at it briefly. It's probably just another spam email I tell myself. It's not like it will be anything that needs my immediate attention. Nothing can break the cool, zen-like calm that has descended upon me. I have a day of upper motor lesions and cerebellar ataxia ahead of me. This is all that matters. I will pass this exam. Nothing in the world can possibly stand in my way! But it's not an email, it's a TH-cam notification saying AbroadinJapan has posted a new video. Fuck. Great video mate :)
+Jasmine Andersen Hmmmmmm, friends you say? On the one hand, I do like friends. On the other hand, this is the internet- a lawless land where no man can find mercy or comfort. A place of cat memes and youtube trolls, of constant buffering and twitter uprisings. How do I know that someone who first claims to be friend will not in time reveal themselves to be foe? ;)
Viral videos are great every now and then, but it's the 100,000 people who watch regularly... who watch every video. They're the important audience as they're the ones who keep coming back and so long as we keep coming back you're clearly doing something right.
Chris, with the content you're putting out it won't be long before you'll get another opportunity to gain the fame and publicity you've always wanted. Keep em coming!
Honestly, I would blame the BBC 100% for this. They wanted to do a _live_ program and were this unprepared? It shouldn't be your responsibility to have the hardware and software that they're expecting. They obviously were not clear in their instructions, and they didn't even do a test connection? Seriously, you're half way across the planet and they just assumed everything was going to go smoothly? Did they even confirm that they had the right contact info? Because of how un-professional they were, I do find this a little hard to believe.
@Dmon1Unlimited Clearly, you know nothing about how mainstream media is supposed to work. It's not a matter of giving him a bunch of fancy equipment, but just simply doing the bare minimum and making sure that, y'know, the episode will air as expected. The BBC is huge, so it's pretty bad when they don't even do a simple test.
Casually got a notification you uploaded at 11:35am whilst eating breakfast, got randomly excited that I knocked over my coffee, bowl of cheerios & a bowl of fruit by accident. I am currently watching this whilst everything is still on the floor. thug life
What if you weren't using a cell phone? It could have been a regular landline phone and they couldn't have done a video conference anyway. I blame them for that part. On another note, it's usually good to keep a phone charger in your car. I always have one, or keep one of those power banks in my bag / backpack just in case.
you re by far my favourite youtuber living in Japan , whether it takes time or not you'll get there. dont lose hope nor your sens of humour. "what is it that you seek in fox village" is my favourite line, plz come up with more .
Dang...I'm really sorry to hear that it went that way. I think your stuff is great and the world is missing out on not seeing your channel. I found you through Rachel and Jun's Fox village video a while back.
On a separate note, please don't stop making videos! Every one is better than the last and regardless of international video conferencing fails, you'll always have my views! Thanks for all that you do for us, Chris! Why am I shouting!? Because Japan... Because Japan.
I began to watch you because of the vid where you put the bill away and say, "if you cannot read it, why should you pay it?" not the marmite one!! Congrats! Your sarcastic humor is priceless!!
My poor baby! I'm sure more opportunity's will come rolling around soon for you though. Your channel is awesome and we all love you. Hang in there bud.
Dude, even though you missed 1 opportunity it doesn't mean others won't present themselves. Your channel is still growing and your videos appeal to people because you focus on what would interest us as subscribers. Have no doubt, more opportunities will come. All the best from Australia!
Finally I have found really interesting youtuber in Japan! I thought it was only Sharla or Kanadajin3 talking about face routines and shopping and shit. Thanks dude!
when i was young, i once chewed on a piece of paper sitting in a lawn chairs cupholder. later my dad saw that it was his check from that week. couldn't go to the movies that day.
Well, 5 years later you're at 2,36 mil subscribers without outside help from major broadcasting studios. Might not be the staggering number you were dreaming of, but it was your work and not anyone else's. I'd say that's something to be proud of.
You're a sharp bloke, you'll get an even bigger chance, your content IS entertaining (even though it may eventually die off in entertainment value, you know, more of the same can only go so far), stay genuine and you won't decrease in popularity.
That really sucks. This is a really great channel with a lot of good humor and information, I can't remember the last time I watched one of your videos and didn't laugh and learn something. Best of luck, the bbc should give you another chance.
Don't worry dude. I'm sure your channel will grow even more if you keep up the good work. One of my faves channels on youtube. Entertaininng and educational! Followed your tips when was visiting japan last year. Going back this year again, so more videos please please!
Hello 5 years later. It seems all is well for you and the failed bbc interview did not stop your progress at all. :) Also, from all the comments below, all people know it was bbc's fault. So i hope you did not worry too much. I agree with the people. They should have specified if this will be a video or a phone interview since both are common in news programs.
Oh buddy! That was hilarious but I feel for ya! I have multiple times where I've messed up epically but one that comes to mind is one time I promised to play keys in a friends band recital on short notice and he wanted me to include a little keys solo in the bridge as well. I quickly practiced it and was ready to perform it with his band a couple of days later but only when I was on stage and the band had already started playing had I realised I had learnt the song in the wrong key. So for half of the song I played off key and when it came to my solo I just turned the volume of my keyboard down and pretended that the keyboard had technical errors or that it was a audio problem. The Audio guys knew I was lying out of my arse but thankfully they never ratted me out. *sigh.
Keep doing what you're doing -- that will get you across the chasm more than a one-time interview. FYI -- I was remote Skype interviewed by a famous American space agency a few years ago -- audio-only from my office at home. I set up a pro mic all EQ'd, balanced and tested -- sounded great. Later, when I played the online recording -- the NASA TV people filtered the sound so it sounded like I was calling from he Moon while the interviewer sounded great. So much for preaching about "preparation..."
aw no!! I feel so frustrated for you! but it wasn't meant to be I guess! lesson learned:Always bring a charger with you.Especially when planning to talk with BBC. They did mention your name on air however. That's big already! I'm sure someone looked it up out of curiousity ;)
Oooohhh, that sucks! :( As usual, though, you made your pain supremely entertaining for us all. Thank you very much for sharing, and I hope you get another chance. I will NEVER not have my charger now, when I'm expecting any sort of important phone call!
duuuude, that's really bitter ! didn't know if i should cry or laugh at this video. hope you get another chance somewhere sometime and don't screw up.. love your videos! keep up the good work! :)
I felt terrible for you watching this Chris! The only time I've ever screwed up so badly that I wanted to bury my head in the sand and never resurface... When I was 14 I was asked by a local news station to do a short interview at the county fair (I live in Vermont, they're everywhere). Well I said yes, so I stood next to the nice newscaster, and suddenly started to feel quite sick. I thought I maybe just ate something that didn't agree with me, so I ignored it. Right as the interview started I promptly threw up on camera and had the older male newscaster patting my back as I threw up violently and miserably. I was so embarrassed that I was crying and everyone was staring. Long story short, I had a pretty severe case of food poisoning and was sick for almost a week after. Luckily, my embarrassment didn't make it onto live tv, but the horror still haunts me to this day.
Great story and re-enactment. Everything happens for a reason. If I we don't make mistakes, we will never learn anything. Plus those mistakes can helps us find other new opportunities =)
Well, with 500k viewers now, I'd say you are well on your way making up for that missed opportunity. And on the plus side, it makes a great story! Keep being yourself, keep being funny, and keeping making content.
Can't begin to tell you how much I'm enjoying your videos. Very informative and entertaining. My gf and I are hoping to visit Japan sometime in the nest two years. Her brother lives in Yokosuka, so lodging is something that won't be an expense. it's also a present to myself, having been through a liver transplant this past November, and while I'm still recovering, I look forward to when I can travel freely, and enjoy visiting other countries again. On that note, I know organ donation is not big in Japan due to cultural taboos, but do you know of any transplant centers in Tokyo? It will be good to have a "just in case" place to go to in a worst case scenario when I'm there. Keep up the good work.
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"Don't dream. Never dream."
Such a quintessentially British life lesson. XD
The dream i had was shattered in thousand pieces. It was like a magic.
+Seele It was like magic*
+RapG6 You must be new here
Justice Delicious.
It was like a magic.
^^ hihi
Its not your fault, the BBC producer at that time should've contacted you earlier with the standard interview procedure requirements and give you @ minimum between 1 to 6 hours to get ready that is if he does not contact you during the week before the interview it self. i work in the news agency as well and this fiasco falls on the producer its his job to make sure the interview goes smoothly
This. Exactly this, is what I was thinking the whole time.
Cheer up Chris its totally not your fault, believe it :)
well he obviously had days to prepare letalone 1-6 hours otherwise he wouldntve known when they would call him.
I'm an interviewer/writer for a music website and I promise you this was poor planning on BBC's part. They're known for being unprofessional and childish in their setups. That probably doesn't help much, but seriously... it wasn't your fault. It was theirs.
He'll get another shot.
Hugs.
Please LEARN from my mistakes! But why not help cheer me up! What's the worst thing YOU EVER messed up!? Please share your stories with us all below!
(And if you REALLY want to cheer me up, please don't forget to hit the like button!)
+Abroadin Japan my life
+Abroadin Japan A couple of my friends invited me to hang out, but I just wanted to stay home and relax. So I told them that I was called in by my manager at the restaurant to fill in for someone who called sick. Turns out my friends visited the restaurant, took angry selfies there and posted it on the group chat. I didn't know how to speak to them for a week.
+Abroadin Japan The mistakes that haunt me are usually communication issues. But the one that sprang to mind is this:
I used to work in a supermarket, and one day I walked in to start my shift and saw an elderly lady looking very faint. I asked her if she was alright and her husband was like "No she bloody isn't, but she wouldn't stay in the car!" I was like "oh..." and then the lady explained that she was ok, it was just that she had slammed her head into her car door earlier that day, but the doctor had said she wasn't concussed. Her husband was annoyed that she wouldn't just let him shop while she sat down. As one of those people who is at a loss unless she has a reply in a conversation, I started to say "Oh, just one of those days then." But I realised as I started talking that it was a stupid comment, and it wasn't 'just one of those days' so I ended up cutting off at "Just one of those..." to which the husband responded, quite loudly, "Yes, she is!" I basically fled, at that point.
OH, and this one time I spent about ten minutes attempting to serve a gentleman from Scotland with a very thick, rolling accent. We attempted to mime. He wanted turkey mince. Imagine if you will, a red-faced, watery-eyed teenaged girl staring mortified across a deli counter at a short, absolutely beet red Scottish guy jumping up and down imitating a chicken flapping it's wings in an exaggerated manner (his mime for turkey was enthusiastic fat chicken), while saying 'turrrrrkeh mince'. Which just sounded like guttural gibberish to me. Neither of us ever thought to use pen and paper. There was a crowd by the end of it. -_-
I have an older co-worker whose name is Butch. One day I was talking to him and I called him Bitch on accident. (>_
+Abroadin Japan There is still hope for glory and success,one way is to make a fox gadget that ask people "What is that you seek, in fox village?" :D
I think the true moral is to always bring along a charger. Or several ones.
seriously, I try to remember that and the powerbank every time I go out just in case
Or a powerbank lol
These days I feel kind of naked if I don't have a power bank that will last for at least a couple days. Not for normal excursions to the store obviously, but to work or anywhere else for an extended time, I've got my charger and a power bank.
Seriously dude! True.
Power bank? Nowadays power bank is small and convenient.
Oh my goodness, that's really partially a huge failing on the BBCs part for not communicating clearly with you what they were planning! :o Did they ever contact you back after that?
It's 11:30am. I'm just settling down with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, books spread wide around me and my word document open. My highlighter has the lid off, my mind is ready. It's time to start revision for my medical exams. Then, just as I'm about to carefully stow away my phone to avoid any possible distraction, I feel the soft, comforting vibrate of a new notification. I glance at it briefly. It's probably just another spam email I tell myself. It's not like it will be anything that needs my immediate attention. Nothing can break the cool, zen-like calm that has descended upon me. I have a day of upper motor lesions and cerebellar ataxia ahead of me. This is all that matters. I will pass this exam. Nothing in the world can possibly stand in my way! But it's not an email, it's a TH-cam notification saying AbroadinJapan has posted a new video. Fuck.
Great video mate :)
+Chronos5618 hahah, thank you for the hilarious comment - now go and get stuck into that revision!
+Abroadin Japan I tried...but then I got another notification saying "AbroadinJapan replied to your comment". This is hopeless.
+Chronos5618 Marry me? ♡ w ♡
+Chronos5618 Because you're well-written, heh ;) Just a joke, though... but... we could be friends?
+Jasmine Andersen Hmmmmmm, friends you say? On the one hand, I do like friends. On the other hand, this is the internet- a lawless land where no man can find mercy or comfort. A place of cat memes and youtube trolls, of constant buffering and twitter uprisings. How do I know that someone who first claims to be friend will not in time reveal themselves to be foe? ;)
Love the way you shot this. Really nice!
+Gimmeaflakeman それな～ｗ
+Gimmeaflakeman god has arived, everyone please take your seats
Give this man another chance! #BBC24News #BBCNews
So the BBC didn't even tell you that you needed a camera? They were so unprepared it's unbelievable.
+Drawcandy What's the matter when his phone died even for call interview
+Drawcandy Garnt (Gigguk on youtube) works of BBC :(
+Drawcandy BBC are awful, once they just pulled a cab driver in for an interview without even bothering to ask if he was the actual guest on the show
@@tytube3001 seriously?!
@@princessthyemis th-cam.com/video/jhv9HJaA67c/w-d-xo.html
The fail was like a magic.
Viral videos are great every now and then, but it's the 100,000 people who watch regularly... who watch every video. They're the important audience as they're the ones who keep coming back and so long as we keep coming back you're clearly doing something right.
It's not about the single video. Because 1 million+ people would have seen that, he would have gotten many more fans who would watch every video.
"What is it you seek in fox village?" I want this on a SHIRT!
i like that guy writing fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck, nice touch m8
Chris, with the content you're putting out it won't be long before you'll get another opportunity to gain the fame and publicity you've always wanted. Keep em coming!
This got uploaded 4 years ago and right now he has 1.73 M subscribers. Congratulations Chris
Congrats man. Been watching you before you went viral.
+Adam H Ah, back before I went mad with power. Thanks for hanging in there my friend.
+Abroadin Japan I remember when I found your channel and watched like 40 videos back to back! Greetings from Finland.
Honestly, this is one of the most interesting channels on TH-cam, I love your content and appreciate it! Keep it up!
4:50 Channel now has 1.76M subs. Never stop dreaming. It is like a magic.
One of your absolute best!!! Nice one Chris!!!
Honestly, I would blame the BBC 100% for this. They wanted to do a _live_ program and were this unprepared? It shouldn't be your responsibility to have the hardware and software that they're expecting. They obviously were not clear in their instructions, and they didn't even do a test connection? Seriously, you're half way across the planet and they just assumed everything was going to go smoothly? Did they even confirm that they had the right contact info?
Because of how un-professional they were, I do find this a little hard to believe.
+Peter Schmidt I totally agree, it is highly unprofessional for one of the biggest news outlets.
+weirdforces Not surprising, the BBC's standards have been slipping for the past few years
+Arrrbol (YCS) You're going to pretend that BBC ever had standards?
BBC protects pedophiles, clearly their standards are piss poor!
@Dmon1Unlimited Clearly, you know nothing about how mainstream media is supposed to work. It's not a matter of giving him a bunch of fancy equipment, but just simply doing the bare minimum and making sure that, y'know, the episode will air as expected. The BBC is huge, so it's pretty bad when they don't even do a simple test.
Noooo!! This was too hilarious and mortifying. And STOP with your "Don't dream, NEVER dream, Fox village". My face hurts!! :-)
This channel deserves way more subs than it currently has.
omg i can feel the anxiety through the screen
i hope you sent this to BBC in hopes they will reschedule with you.
+GomChingu how about we do it!
nonof urbizness please do it. as i am the busy
GomChingu
Ez Pz tweeted at them :-D
Nunya Bizness Any response?
Nope, guess one guy with negative followers on twitter, tweeting at them won't make a difference.
Casually got a notification you uploaded at 11:35am whilst eating breakfast, got randomly excited that I knocked over my coffee, bowl of cheerios & a bowl of fruit by accident. I am currently watching this whilst everything is still on the floor.
thug life
+TheGlowHD Haha, such is the destructive power of the Abroad in Japan channel
Not your fault, bloody BBC. Keep your chin up gorgeous 💜
What if you weren't using a cell phone? It could have been a regular landline phone and they couldn't have done a video conference anyway. I blame them for that part. On another note, it's usually good to keep a phone charger in your car. I always have one, or keep one of those power banks in my bag / backpack just in case.
You clearly just need to go out and give Marmite to more people! Buckets and buckets of the stuff!
you re by far my favourite youtuber living in Japan , whether it takes time or not you'll get there. dont lose hope nor your sens of humour.
"what is it that you seek in fox village" is my favourite line, plz come up with more .
You're back!
PLEASE DON'T LEAVE
"The Rich man became a poor man, it was like magic!!!" HAHAHA
Omg :'D :'D :'D :'D :'D
+Rachel & Jun Extra HI :)
Tell Sharla i ditched her for Chris; haven’t looked back since. Sharla was better with Mira, and that was when her channel was more akin to Chris’.
The one who's typing must be Rachel lololol
I love how you got your inside jokes for your regular viewers into the video.
Dang...I'm really sorry to hear that it went that way. I think your stuff is great and the world is missing out on not seeing your channel. I found you through Rachel and Jun's Fox village video a while back.
This video was pure entertainment gold!
Lol. Which divergence # universe are we in?
On a separate note, please don't stop making videos! Every one is better than the last and regardless of international video conferencing fails, you'll always have my views! Thanks for all that you do for us, Chris! Why am I shouting!? Because Japan... Because Japan.
People volunteer for Eikaiwa?!
+yagruumbagaarn I'm that mad
+Abroadin Japan Erm... so not giving up on the meet up idea from your previous video... (how to plan a trip to Japan)
Eikaiwa meet up!! *___*
+Abroadin Japan abdelah. ait asri.60
+yagruumbagaarn ...then receive a 'tip'?
he's a saint lol
I began to watch you because of the vid where you put the bill away and say, "if you cannot read it, why should you pay it?" not the marmite one!! Congrats! Your sarcastic humor is priceless!!
My poor baby! I'm sure more opportunity's will come rolling around soon for you though. Your channel is awesome and we all love you. Hang in there bud.
Dude, even though you missed 1 opportunity it doesn't mean others won't present themselves. Your channel is still growing and your videos appeal to people because you focus on what would interest us as subscribers. Have no doubt, more opportunities will come.
All the best from Australia!
I lost it when he started writing "FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK..."
Thanks for all these videos Chris, and congratulations on 200k subscribers.
TH-cam think's I'm loaded. I got an advert for buying and selling private jets.
Finally I have found really interesting youtuber in Japan! I thought it was only Sharla or Kanadajin3 talking about face routines and shopping and shit. Thanks dude!
when i was young, i once chewed on a piece of paper sitting in a lawn chairs cupholder. later my dad saw that it was his check from that week. couldn't go to the movies that day.
Can’t believe Chris faced such a set back and was still able to just brush it off and go on, even immediately with the class… much mental resilience
Every TH-camrs worth nightmare? Idk but this story has inspired me to *never dream again* ^^
Well, 5 years later you're at 2,36 mil subscribers without outside help from major broadcasting studios. Might not be the staggering number you were dreaming of, but it was your work and not anyone else's. I'd say that's something to be proud of.
The saddest part of this, was how much I laughed at you. :)
I sincerely hope you get another chance!
"Don't dream" is really good advice here in the States. Subscribed.
Worst mistake forgetting to take a final in college. Go to the class every day, do well in all the lessons. Get the final days mixed up. Smacks face*
You're a sharp bloke, you'll get an even bigger chance, your content IS entertaining (even though it may eventually die off in entertainment value, you know, more of the same can only go so far), stay genuine and you won't decrease in popularity.
I made a Russian subtitles, mate. Take care
Thanks mate, much appreciated!
Loved the bloopers!!
Let's get roiiight into the news
*Neeyooz
+I am a cat? cat? spotted
Get In The Fucking Robot Shinji
Nudes/noose
+StaySkeptic what the fuck am I reading
That really sucks. This is a really great channel with a lot of good humor and information, I can't remember the last time I watched one of your videos and didn't laugh and learn something. Best of luck, the bbc should give you another chance.
The rich man became a poor man, it was like magic.
Don't worry dude. I'm sure your channel will grow even more if you keep up the good work. One of my faves channels on youtube. Entertaininng and educational! Followed your tips when was visiting japan last year. Going back this year again, so more videos please please!
that was PAINFUL. this is why I bring my phone charger with me if I know I'm going to be out for 6+ hours lmao
I've been binge-watching your videos all morning. They're great!
The moral is always be prepared (with a phone charger or fully charged phone). Great video! It's hilarious!
good thing is that consistent quality content that has this level of broad appeal will grow regardless, nice and steadily
Hello 5 years later. It seems all is well for you and the failed bbc interview did not stop your progress at all. :)
Also, from all the comments below, all people know it was bbc's fault. So i hope you did not worry too much. I agree with the people. They should have specified if this will be a video or a phone interview since both are common in news programs.
I love your channel! You have a really unique sense of humor.
Oh buddy! That was hilarious but I feel for ya!
I have multiple times where I've messed up epically but one that comes to mind is one time I promised to play keys in a friends band recital on short notice and he wanted me to include a little keys solo in the bridge as well. I quickly practiced it and was ready to perform it with his band a couple of days later but only when I was on stage and the band had already started playing had I realised I had learnt the song in the wrong key. So for half of the song I played off key and when it came to my solo I just turned the volume of my keyboard down and pretended that the keyboard had technical errors or that it was a audio problem. The Audio guys knew I was lying out of my arse but thankfully they never ratted me out.
*sigh.
Keep doing what you're doing -- that will get you across the chasm more than a one-time interview. FYI -- I was remote Skype interviewed by a famous American space agency a few years ago -- audio-only from my office at home. I set up a pro mic all EQ'd, balanced and tested -- sounded great. Later, when I played the online recording -- the NASA TV people filtered the sound so it sounded like I was calling from he Moon while the interviewer sounded great. So much for preaching about "preparation..."
Ooh, I'm cringing so hard. You'll definitely get another opportunity though!
i know right. i was cringing too. get a battery case man.
Congrats man! Your channel and Victor's are the best in my opinion :)
Also, this video was really funny lol
aw no!! I feel so frustrated for you! but it wasn't meant to be I guess! lesson learned:Always bring a charger with you.Especially when planning to talk with BBC.
They did mention your name on air however. That's big already! I'm sure someone looked it up out of curiousity ;)
Oooohhh, that sucks! :( As usual, though, you made your pain supremely entertaining for us all. Thank you very much for sharing, and I hope you get another chance. I will NEVER not have my charger now, when I'm expecting any sort of important phone call!
I could listen to 10 straight hours of that "fox village" line again and again.
duuuude, that's really bitter ! didn't know if i should cry or laugh at this video. hope you get another chance somewhere sometime and don't screw up.. love your videos! keep up the good work! :)
2016: nah
2017: nah
2018: nah
2019: hmm nah
2020: hmm ok lets recommend this
Wow, comedy genius over here...
@DigitalVirusX2 At least they're not being a dick to strangers for no reason...
I felt terrible for you watching this Chris! The only time I've ever screwed up so badly that I wanted to bury my head in the sand and never resurface... When I was 14 I was asked by a local news station to do a short interview at the county fair (I live in Vermont, they're everywhere). Well I said yes, so I stood next to the nice newscaster, and suddenly started to feel quite sick. I thought I maybe just ate something that didn't agree with me, so I ignored it. Right as the interview started I promptly threw up on camera and had the older male newscaster patting my back as I threw up violently and miserably. I was so embarrassed that I was crying and everyone was staring. Long story short, I had a pretty severe case of food poisoning and was sick for almost a week after. Luckily, my embarrassment didn't make it onto live tv, but the horror still haunts me to this day.
Learn from this: keep your phone plugged in to a charger, 100% of the time 24/7.
I guess now you can really look back on this and laugh, because you've arrived my dude. Love the channel, keep it up.
Something about you reminds me of Chandler Bing. Lol.
I've never binge watched a channel with this much enthusiasm.
What is it you seek, in Fox Village?
gets me everytime
2021 guy here: this made me feel something. I think i am growing a heart. Thanks Chris
Oh man... That's rough.
Oh no!! What a crazy story. Can't wait for your next one!!! You are my favourite 'TH-camr' :)
What I learned from this video, never volunteer for Eikaiwa.
this channel will always be awesome, sorry for ever doubting you!
Nokia would have been useful. #FirstIphoneproblems
Great story and re-enactment. Everything happens for a reason. If I we don't make mistakes, we will never learn anything. Plus those mistakes can helps us find other new opportunities =)
Moral of the story, is always bring your damn phone charger.
Well, with 500k viewers now, I'd say you are well on your way making up for that missed opportunity. And on the plus side, it makes a great story! Keep being yourself, keep being funny, and keeping making content.
Bad luck mate, but as long as you learn from your mistakes that is worth more than fame.
Oh man!! Ah that was hard to watch. But you'll make it regardless brother. Your channel is awesome.
Ah, you didn't blow it. Not your fault. Why didn't BBC tell you this in advance?
Watching this in 2022 with over 2,7 million subs on this channel I can say it all worked out in the end. Like magic.
You could always give it another try, just use vegemite next
You are a great person, Chris, don't let this nightmare haunt you for life. Although it probably will.
Yeah, that's what happens if you have an iPhone
Oh man that is indeed unfortunate! Don't worry though, we're still supporting you! :D
Aw Dammit, Chris!WHY AREN'T YOU AWARE OF YOUR OWN DEFECT!?Shit's depressing!
Can't begin to tell you how much I'm enjoying your videos. Very informative and entertaining. My gf and I are hoping to visit Japan sometime in the nest two years. Her brother lives in Yokosuka, so lodging is something that won't be an expense.
it's also a present to myself, having been through a liver transplant this past November, and while I'm still recovering, I look forward to when I can travel freely, and enjoy visiting other countries again. On that note, I know organ donation is not big in Japan due to cultural taboos, but do you know of any transplant centers in Tokyo? It will be good to have a "just in case" place to go to in a worst case scenario when I'm there.
Keep up the good work.
Nice beatbox skills haha