Unboxing Nebraska: What It's Like Living in Nebraska

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  • @NickJohnson
    @NickJohnson  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Here is my entire Unboxing Series: th-cam.com/play/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF.html

    • @austinward1543
      @austinward1543 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this the one where you talk to the farmers

  • @witzelasper2821
    @witzelasper2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +833

    Being from Nebraska my most favorite thing about it is it's wide open spaces and complete lack of population density and that's way I like it Nebraska is perfect for people who wanna get away from other people

    • @sethsteria7320
      @sethsteria7320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I agree. I am from the southeast corner. Little bit too crowded tho.

    • @witzelasper2821
      @witzelasper2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@sethsteria7320 any part is too crowded lol

    • @653j521
      @653j521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@witzelasper2821 Have you considered central Alaska?

    • @witzelasper2821
      @witzelasper2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@653j521 I would love Alaska I'm sure

    • @Craftyone-nh1yu
      @Craftyone-nh1yu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Correct I lived in Lincoln Nebraska my whole life and I like how I can go anywhere and get some fresh air

  • @ryanlanders2139
    @ryanlanders2139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    I've lived all over the US and traveled all over the world and Nebraska has the kindest, honest and generous people I've ever come across generally speaking....everywhere has it's bad apples but in Nebraska they're few and far between.

    • @QuietlyCurious
      @QuietlyCurious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Wholeheartedly agree with your statement. The first time I visited Nebraska I cried when it was time to leave both for this reason and having to say goodbye to my best friend. I live in L.A.

    • @tommysimmons3258
      @tommysimmons3258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yeah but they love to gossip

    • @meluk6991
      @meluk6991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed 👍.

    • @meluk6991
      @meluk6991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Press1for where's that?

    • @brillancetechnicalwriting9083
      @brillancetechnicalwriting9083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. The people were so friendly to me and my family. We really enjoyed our visit.

  • @danield.7359
    @danield.7359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Beautiful state. Boring means less distraction and opportunity for more focus. There must be many talented people living there.

  • @vincenzo225
    @vincenzo225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    i’m from italy and i’d do everything in order to move to nebraska. i don’t know why but it appears to be perfect to me. the truest hardworking america. god bless you 💙

    • @jamesleland4220
      @jamesleland4220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      We'd love to have you!

    • @sarabeth1018
      @sarabeth1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I live here. I'd abort mission. 😂

    • @admiralsemmes6939
      @admiralsemmes6939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Italy is a beautiful place. The people are wonderful and ur food and culture are legendary. Why don't u want to stay there?

    • @admiralsemmes6939
      @admiralsemmes6939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@sarabeth1018 it looks safer than Los Angeles California. Expensive, dangerous and crappy people

    • @loganbell322
      @loganbell322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      its amazing if you live in the country

  • @QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas
    @QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I’ve been to 42 states as of this writing (Feb 2023), and Nebraska, hands-down in my opinion is the most kindest and friendliest state I have been to. That is not to say that they are not unfriendly or cruel people here. I cannot wait till the next time I go there…….

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree ☝️

    • @methatlovescats3602
      @methatlovescats3602 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anyone can be nice for a day

    • @motherofbeagles8532
      @motherofbeagles8532 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@methatlovescats3602but we are nice every day and on the days you feel bad, your friends cheer you up.

    • @JohhnyDepp7197
      @JohhnyDepp7197 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's why I wanna get away from California and move here someday

  • @loettaswanson1423
    @loettaswanson1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I’m born and raised in Nebraska and never been to other states, but we are right, it’s definitely not from everyone. You definitely have to have an imagination to live here, but that’s how we are raised. There’s multiple things to do, and taking an hour trip to do so, makes it worth the wait.

    • @Ned88Man
      @Ned88Man ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you have never left Nebraska?

    • @freefoodchef7939
      @freefoodchef7939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's exactly how I feel about the state motto, "Honestly, it's not for everyone." What that means is that it's for me! I'm from Southern California, but have lived and traveled all over the US and many places around the world. One of the most important things I've learned about travel and living elsewhere is that if someone isn't imaginative enough to explore an area and make their own fun, then I don't want them anywhere near me. I have a great aunt, for example, who has traveled globally way, way more than I ever have, but has only ever eaten at worldwide Burger King franchises. Huh? So if the state slogan weeds out those people, that sounds great. Nebraska is beautiful state with a rich history and largely good people, which is why I'm planning to move to central NE later this fall. I can't wait. I'll be able to have an enriching and more affordable life in a beautiful, interesting area without the shallow superficiality of So Cal.

    • @1chumley1
      @1chumley1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@freefoodchef7939Did you move to central Nebraska? I didn't think so.

  • @braulio3082
    @braulio3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Bro really sneaked Nebraska in there

  • @HAUNTED-DOLL
    @HAUNTED-DOLL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My daughter is 11 and my husband has had to drive her to school twice in the tractor. (Sometimes it snows ALOT and the tractor has a blade.) She hates it, but thought it was hilarious that you mentioned it in the video. Also, we are firm believers that we've never met a stranger! We love it when out of state folks drop in and we get to meet new people. We might ask loads of questions , but it's usually just because we're genuinely interested in YOU. If we happen to discuss what we've learned about you with our friends and family, it's not really gossiping. They are just genuinely interested in YOU too. 😉

  • @jasonhunter974
    @jasonhunter974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I see nothing wrong here. I live north of Seattle, and everything about rural Nebraska looks like paradise.

  • @williamsmiler184
    @williamsmiler184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I live in the Scottish Highlands where I was born. Nebraska looks like a similar pace of life. I would love to drop by one day.

    • @Stupidname909
      @Stupidname909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Terrytown near scottsbluff was founded by a Scottish millionaire and there's buildings owned by something called the Scottish Masons in Lincoln city.

    • @heatherhillman1
      @heatherhillman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ha! My sister and brother-in-law live in Nebraska and raise Scottish Highland cattle. What are the odds??

    • @kathyc8284
      @kathyc8284 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where in Scotland do you live?

    • @localfan8174
      @localfan8174 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We would love to have you visit us! Rural Nebraska is paradise (especially in the South East).

  • @terie6901
    @terie6901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    That’s great- but “Chad”-ron was my first clue you aren’t from here. 🤣❤️

    • @wescottllc9522
      @wescottllc9522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      (Posted by Rick Pickell) More like it is pronounced (schad-rin).

    • @GiantDwarf-vr5zc
      @GiantDwarf-vr5zc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @colleennewholy9026
      @colleennewholy9026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was like BRUH lol

    • @Josiesue
      @Josiesue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol definitely 😂

    • @chrisv9006
      @chrisv9006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      CSC grad here. "Pine Ridge largest hand planted forest"....missed that by a couple hundred miles. Ha!

  • @heatherhillman1
    @heatherhillman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Boring or not, I wouldn't change having grown up in Nebraska for anything. Yes, we had to make our own fun, but in doing so, we bonded with our friends in a way that kids just don't do anymore. I can go to my class reunion and have an awesome time seeing the people I grew up and enjoying our shared experiences. I grew up a farmer's daughter in a small village (that's right, a village) and graduated in a class of 17 in all. If you can't appreciate Nebraska for what it is, you're better off just passing us by. We like us and we don't need negative Nellies coming along.

  • @Wade6663
    @Wade6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love Nebraska. It’s home and always will be!

    • @mzrozzy8115
      @mzrozzy8115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Glad to hear that Nebraska will be my next moving place I've lived in California and Arkansas only so moving there is exciting lol my brother has been living there since he was a teen he is now 32 he absolutely loves it.

  • @stalkinghorse883
    @stalkinghorse883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    You left out that North Platte, NE has the biggest railroad yard in the world! You can see it all from the Golden Spike Tower. OK, that may interest most for part of a day then it is back to boredom.

    • @tommyv4980
      @tommyv4980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had to google that out of curiosity.
      A) How the hell do you know about this
      B) ITS HUGE and IMPRESSIVE

    • @acealex6769
      @acealex6769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Living here is a different story, most refer to it as crack platte

    • @urinesoakedtroglodyte5764
      @urinesoakedtroglodyte5764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acealex6769 here in grand island our high schools nickname is drive by high

    • @austintisabeast
      @austintisabeast 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Going to train there in April as a train crewman for Union Pacific, should be interesting

  • @a_human_person7665
    @a_human_person7665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    As somebody who has lived in Omaha all of my life, never have I seen ANYONE do drugs.
    It's a busy city with a bustling crowd; nowhere to really hide while doing drugs.
    Though, as a Nebraskan, the people here are great. Sweet people, really. The people you meet here are usually kind and honest and generally people with good souls. Some people keep their distance, but those are good people too.
    When I was a kid, I saw a homeless man by a store. A lady came up to the person and gave them about $50 in cash. Really warmed my heart seeing that.
    Nebraska may be boring and not for everyone, but people over here care about it if your cat died.
    (Also when I was younger I saw a guy walking his pet husky and he let me pet her, the husky's name was Rose and she was the sweetest dog in the world.)

    • @tylerbarrow7576
      @tylerbarrow7576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I grew up in Omaha most my life and, sadly, drugs are everywhere...

    • @BigStepppa
      @BigStepppa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tylerbarrow7576 yup

    • @kayfor2351
      @kayfor2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tylerbarrow7576 if a person wanna build a mansion in the state of Nebraska , what city to be the destination? With no trouble/problems

    • @tylerbarrow7576
      @tylerbarrow7576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kayfor2351 hands down.. the country side of Louisville. Everyone's super nice. And you're not that far away from cities for your goods and getting out. Lincoln is also a very calm nice place(Louisville isn't much of a city)

    • @kayfor2351
      @kayfor2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tylerbarrow7576 what about Omaha?

  • @donnalong9633
    @donnalong9633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the best place I have lived. The people here are the most kindest people I have ever met. They are always there for you. We have beautiful lakes and rivers very clean.

  • @501764727
    @501764727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My Ex is from Omaha and I've been there a few times along with Lincoln and I gotta say I was a big fan of Lincoln when I was there for the Huskers-Badgers game. Cool, clean college town with little crime, affordable and plenty to do and the Haymarket area was really cool and very nice, friendly, salt of the earth type folk.

  • @housefires.movement
    @housefires.movement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I've lived in Omaha/Council Bluffs for 25 years until I moved to California. Lived there for 3 years and moved back to settle in Bellevue and bought a house. Its true when they say you dont know what you've got until ita gone. Cali was over-hyped and too liberal. I missed this area so much and my wife (who is a Cali native) loves it here.

    • @ZeroFreak1
      @ZeroFreak1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After 26 years of being in CA i moved to Bellevue and I've been here for a couple months. Much more quiet and laid back for sure. But I miss CA a lot sometimes. I hate how liberal it is (and soft on crime it is) but I feel like nothing much happens over here 😅 with concerts coming back I don't see bands stop here unlike CA where there's always stops there. It's so weird to me being in the most landlocked state when I've always been close to the water up until now

    • @housefires.movement
      @housefires.movement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZeroFreak1 its definitely quiet and im hoping the amp up Bellevue a bit more, but surprisingly Omaha sees a lot of action. We just had the College World Series and Olympic swim trials. I know concerts should be back but yea, Cali is a hotspot for all that is entertainment for sure.

    • @burtbunns2270
      @burtbunns2270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My God I'm in CA I can't wait to move.... it's like a different country....😬

    • @jacob3975
      @jacob3975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m from Cali and want to get out of here thinking of moving to Nebraska

    • @waynekaminski5438
      @waynekaminski5438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was born and grew up in rural Nebraska, got my MS in ChemE at UNL and moved to California (SF/Bay Area). There are two things that mark someone as not cool. 1. Referring to San Francisco as Frisco and 2. Referring to California as Cali. I do not miss the extreme humidity of Nebraska summers (nothing like 100% humidity and 100 deg F heat. Good for growing corn and soybeans). I do not miss the brutal Nebraska winters either. I don't miss the constant prairie winds. Then there is the Nebraska spring full of snow slush and people wearing t-shirts and shorts on a 40 deg F day because that is a heat wave when you suffer through 30 consecutive days of below 0 deg F weather. Nebraska's taxes are NOT GOOD. Omaha property taxes will break the bank. Farm property taxes are also high. The whole state relies far too much on property taxes, and the state legislature is continually trying to "reform" the tax base. Nebraska is one of only six states that have an inheritance tax so don't die in Nebraska if you have a sizable estate. If I miss snow, I can get my fix by going to world-class ski resorts in the Sierras and not freeze. Sure, Nebraska can be low cost, but there is nothing out in the rural areas to do but work. Nebraskans are hard workers, honest to a fault and straight shooters. Nebraska is a good place if you love to hunt and fish. You might be able to buy a large house, but get ready when the first utility bill comes due (running the A/C all the time in those oppressive summers and heating that house in the freezing winters gets EXPENSIVE!). My latest gas/electric bill was ~ $232, and I live in a hotter inland section of the Bay Area. Much of the NE rural areas are being depopulated. My high school graduation class numbered 78 back in 1974 (and not counting the girls getting pregnant and dropping out). The same school's 2021 senior class numbered 22 (and one of the largest in recent years). Surrounding smaller school districts averaged 8-10 graduates. Bill Gates is a Corporate Farm Owner, the Nebraska family farm is fast fading. You do have to hustle in the Bay Area, but there are good paying jobs and you can staycation at everyone else's world-class vacation destination. With the proper skill sets, one can make $250-300,000/year in combined salary and benefits.

  • @angelofthedead5589
    @angelofthedead5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    As someone from Nebraska, the slogan’s not wrong. It’s truly not for everyone... but I actually love it here. It’s also surprising when I tell people that... just because I’m a college student and most people my age are off to California and Florida. I love the small town vibes where I can know every corner and in places like Omaha there’s seemingly always something going on! It’s also beautiful here, I personally think we have some of the best sunsets in the country. And some of my best memories come from BBQ’s in the country with friends and family. Oh! Almost forgot, GO HUSKERS!

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gooooo

    • @jimc4839
      @jimc4839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The small town vibes are special. Agreed. Something about them takes me back. I was waiting for a tire repair in valentine. Another guy came in to drop his car off then said he needed to go to the store later. The guy behind the counter handed him the keys to a company pickup truck and said go ahead take the truck, its going to be a couple hours. I don't tell it very well but the whole scene reminded me of a scene right out of an Andy Griffith episode.

    • @waterloo1405
      @waterloo1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree; "It's not for everyone," and I would bet most Nebraskans enjoy that. I like it here, but I also like high heat and humidity in the summers and really cold winters.

    • @soundhealingsubliminals943
      @soundhealingsubliminals943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember reading somewhere we were rated #1 for watching sunsets! 🥰💛

    • @dundundun5866
      @dundundun5866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickJohnson Biiiiggggg Red. GBR

  • @randyroy4074
    @randyroy4074 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've been to Nebraska and loved my visit. Have you no shame making a video like this. The people and the sights were great.

  • @sorry...nowbased
    @sorry...nowbased 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Lol, this guy is just continually circling my house in Omaha and saying "this is where you don't want to live". Its not too bad, pretty workingclass. It varies a lot from block to block.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sorry!

    • @sorry...nowbased
      @sorry...nowbased 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@NickJohnson no worries, just made me chuckle.

    • @heidireinpold4173
      @heidireinpold4173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣 for real, I went to school in the area and it’s not bad at all. But really, statistically the crime vs population is higher because of the lower population than other big cities.

    • @c.d.alexandernoble4380
      @c.d.alexandernoble4380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always say Nebraskans are better pound-for-pound and that's why Omaha seems scary because even our undesirables work harder

    • @jwswiss8338
      @jwswiss8338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely varies. I live in north Omaha. Born and raised.

  • @vincentbelfire2873
    @vincentbelfire2873 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Having lived in Nebraska for 17 years, I can tell you this guy is about as informed about Nebraska as my dog is about my cat. My wife was born and raised in North Platte,. They have the largest train yard in the world. Bailey Yard

  • @NotaKamalaFan
    @NotaKamalaFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    All my family is from Nebraska. Some are still there from the sandhills of Ravenna to Grand Island. It is definitely a different pace of life. Most people are used to it and don't want it to change so that's why they really don't care if people to come to their state.
    I'm moving to North Platte for 10k and a runza.
    Nick, you need to get a Corn Head. Actually I do too, mine is looking a little shabby..
    In the country everyone waves at each other even if they don't know them.
    Nebraska is a good place to be from.
    Thanks for the vid Nick

  • @zeecet2457
    @zeecet2457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    After all the States are Done, Its Probably Gonna be a More In Depth Unboxing of Cities

    • @zeecet2457
      @zeecet2457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhiteWizard44 😆lol

    • @LeveyHere
      @LeveyHere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully

  • @mismovies09
    @mismovies09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I live here in Omaha over 4 years now, from Miami Fla, and I have to admit my love and hate relationship with Nebraska I love the economy, the traffic, the food ,the tranquility but I hate the winter weather and the lack of fun activities here. Honestly I been living with much peace here. I almost manage how to drive in the snow, So I think I will stay for many more years.

    • @leonardjoseph6309
      @leonardjoseph6309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right about the weather..I used to live in Omaha too and I really regret moving from Omaha.

    • @ryanborghini2975
      @ryanborghini2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wish to move US oneday but it's hard

    • @mzrozzy8115
      @mzrozzy8115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Moving my family to Omaha soon we visited my brother this summer and we loved everything about it...this will be my next big move from Arkansas I grew up in California

  • @oldfriend327
    @oldfriend327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was born and have lived in Los Angeles California all 48 years of my life. With God as witness I can tell you every single thing presented here screams at me "move here." How though, I think. Those plains that go one forever looks so euphoric to me.

    • @teubks
      @teubks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your money will go 4-5 times further here. You could choose a quite nice house in even the bigger two cities for 350k

  • @AvioftheSand
    @AvioftheSand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    "Nebraska... Honestly, it's not for everyone" may be absolutely brilliant. Think about it. So many people don't want others to California their Texas or New York their Florida or whatever. This is a great way to say keep out. Texas and other red states should have thought of this sooner.

    • @dundundun5866
      @dundundun5866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That is exactly what I was thinking too. It really is true, Nebraska is NOT for everyone! Down to earth people who love to BS. Of course there are exceptions, just like every state. It may be boring but it is safe, I would take that all day over a lot of places.

    • @god5535
      @god5535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      California their Texas huh? smh...

    • @lowkey9377
      @lowkey9377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dundundun5866 nebraska is pretty much just american canada

    • @kocoaberry7041
      @kocoaberry7041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good thing is you can say keep out all you want but as an American citizen we can move anywhere we can afford.

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  • @brillancetechnicalwriting9083
    @brillancetechnicalwriting9083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh I loved my visit to Arbor Day Farm, Lied Lodge, Brownville, and the Birthplace of Malcolm X (especially the community garden there). The airport in Omaha was the most relaxing experience I ever had in all my years of air travel. I ♥️ Nebraska and can't wait to return!

  • @huskergirl5913
    @huskergirl5913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    🎈GO BIG RED!!!! 🎈HUSKER POWER! 🎈🤣 This is so funny! Quite accurate too! There's No Place Like Nebraska!

  • @melioristicone333
    @melioristicone333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm 43, I've lived in Lincoln Nebraska all my life. I'm out before winter hits this year.... Looking for some palm trees 😉

  • @maxmoon2254
    @maxmoon2254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whether Small town or big city, life is what YOU make it. It has nothing to do with population or tall buildings. Nebraska has 80,000 miles of rivers. Hiking, hunting, riding, fishing,boating, camping, good water, fresh air and lots of horizon. A sportsman’s and outdoorsman paradise city boy.

  • @Nebraska_Phillip
    @Nebraska_Phillip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As a Omaha, NE native and currently living in Lincoln. Lincoln has its share of crime lately as well, but in north Omaha if you mind your business you don’t really have to worry about violent crimes happening to you.

    • @midnightmook948
      @midnightmook948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah, North and South O aren't actually all that bad. If you don't provoke the people living there they will leave you alone 99% of the time. I can confirm this as a South O resident.

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a fantastic video! I can confirm that these things are true because I have lived in Nebraska most of my life. There is certainly a need for entertainment, but it is very, very stable here. Thank you so much for the video.

  • @flapjack4886
    @flapjack4886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I live in a small town between Omaha and Lincoln and you nailed it buddy! Now I’m craving Runza. We also have brutal winters and terrible humidity in the summer

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yay!

    • @HAUNTED-DOLL
      @HAUNTED-DOLL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ashland?

    • @flapjack4886
      @flapjack4886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HAUNTED-DOLL Wahoo

    • @nevermindme8922
      @nevermindme8922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@flapjack4886 grandma used to have land in a little town called Ithaca. We’d go to wahoo for groceries or to go to a restaurant. Wahoo seems like a nice little town

    • @busterblock6295
      @busterblock6295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      blair

  • @RobStuart
    @RobStuart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    yes yes and yes to your intro questions

    • @esraathanoon197
      @esraathanoon197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@playzthepug6288 I love Ne it is amazinggg

    • @americanlore1528
      @americanlore1528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@playzthepug6288 no rob is correct

    • @americanlore1528
      @americanlore1528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      do you live in Nebraska?

    • @aliza-is-dumb
      @aliza-is-dumb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no fr though 💀 once my brother went to a nebraska vs iowa football game and he said that the husker fans started boo-ing the hawkeyes when they walked out onto the field 😭😭

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Save for the crappy weather, I would venture to live in the heartland states, beautiful state and national parks, not too crowded, everyone busy doing their day to day instead of beating everyone else over the heads on doing what they want.

    • @Bubba_Games373
      @Bubba_Games373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't move here, it sucks.

  • @MrChilili
    @MrChilili 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As a Nebraskan, I was shock by what you said. Idk where your from, but you called North Platte a TOWN!?!? A city for us is 30,000+ people, making Grand Island pretty big. Also for me, 1 hour is a pretty average drive. And fun fact: the Omaha zoo is ranked #1! Yay!

    • @oscarperez9783
      @oscarperez9783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what do you do for fun in Nebraska

    • @AJ42K
      @AJ42K 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Bunnyloverme02 any city less than 100,000 people is a town. St. Joseph, MO has 80,000 people and even that city is a town. St. Jo. Mo. Is the final big town/city before you get to Kansas City on I-29 South.

    • @imnotoktomplins
      @imnotoktomplins ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a member of nebraska I do not recognize North Platte as a town

    • @ジョジョさま
      @ジョジョさま 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@oscarperez9783Uh...we um...we...
      Hmm...

    • @motherofbeagles8532
      @motherofbeagles8532 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AJ42KI disagree, there is such thing as small and large cities and then metro areas

  • @MrAnonymous1515
    @MrAnonymous1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I've lived in Nebraska most of my life. I spent time in Arizona, Georgia, and some time in California. I moved back here to raise my family. I own a home mortgage, a new car, and care for my wife and kids financially with one income. My home is 5 times cheaper than it would be in most of California.
    Sure it's "boring" for "teenagers". No mountains, no oceans, no where great to hike. But I already do not like the growth I've seen here in the last decade, Omaha. I left Arizona because of the amount of people and the tempatures. The Midwestern vibes of friendly people was great. But now all these folks are coming from big cities and bringing their negative attitudes, their horrible driving skill, and their politics. They are mucking up the place.
    It's not for everyone is a great motto. Stay away if you have shitty poltical ideas, shitty dispositions, and shitty big city driving.
    If you want to come here and enjoy the great things we have to offer, like a good family life and low homicide rates compared to leftist hellholes, just respect that it's great here because of our culture, don't bring your shitty big city culture that you ran from.

    • @jossetteking4967
      @jossetteking4967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Amen

    • @loganbell322
      @loganbell322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And the samll towns are just the same low crime.

    • @sethsteria7320
      @sethsteria7320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dont forget that the Niabrara River is rated one of the top 10 for canoeing. I have floated it personally and its really great!

    • @653j521
      @653j521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Rusty Shakleford And you are accusing others of a negative attitude!

    • @MrAnonymous1515
      @MrAnonymous1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@653j521 Yes, I am. Because these new comers are ruining the city I grew up in.

  • @dustincallins4711
    @dustincallins4711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Living in Nebraska is very nebraskiating. It really nebraskiates the soul. Blows my nebraskian mind. And I live in Florida

  • @KJsiete
    @KJsiete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    One big stop in the panhandle is Lake McConaughy, tons of summer fun

    • @meluk6991
      @meluk6991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man, love that place. Even when I moved to Denver, I'd still go in the summer.

    • @christophercluck4375
      @christophercluck4375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good ol' lake Mac!!!

  • @nickhinman6429
    @nickhinman6429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The forest that was mentioned is actually down in the sand hills. I am from western Nebraska. This is my home and I am proud to be here. Lived other places but can't stand all the people in cities.

    • @loganbell322
      @loganbell322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen

    • @Canandice1985
      @Canandice1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. I love the panhandle. Born and raised and I don’t plan on going anywhere!

    • @midwesterner7676
      @midwesterner7676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah well we dont like you either bruh

    • @nickhinman6429
      @nickhinman6429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@midwesterner7676 ok HAHA Let me clarify before someone gets butt hurt. I don't like crowds

    • @waterloo1405
      @waterloo1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Halsey, correct? I always thought that was the largest hand planted forest in the US (maybe world).

  • @b-man1232
    @b-man1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I feel like you're TOTALLY disrespecting my state! Here's the deal; I've lived around this country. Big cities and now a small town in Nebraska. I wouldn't change it for ANYTHING!!! Very little crime, affordable housing, EXCELLENT school systems, diverse landscape, excellent hunting and fishing, excellent place to raise a family, incredibly nice and caring people, etc., etc. You're exactly right, IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE.....Let's keep it that way!!!!

    • @jmzsil
      @jmzsil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Excellent school system, "? Not OPS I graduated from there system it sucks.

    • @b-man1232
      @b-man1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jmzsil - I agree...BUT, as an entire state, our Public School's are damn good compared to other states!!!

    • @beastbee0118
      @beastbee0118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chevysilver-ray-dough6328 311

    • @b-man1232
      @b-man1232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @M&M's Ice Cream - where I'm from, it's been SEVERAL years since we've had one. It's not just the Mid-West, tornadoes are nation wide.

  • @amandakole5808
    @amandakole5808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Live in Lincoln for 30+ yrs when I came for college. Great place to raise a family. Not sure how I feel about the video though.....would like to see how you bash the other states.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i was pretty even on this - they all get it in some way or another amanda.

  • @nochepatada
    @nochepatada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great Ethiopian food and sushi. Pizza is top notch. Fresh produce everywhere. Plenty of places to shop. Terrific music and arts scene. Lots of great parks within walking distance. Lots of great trails and camping in the national parks and reserves.

    • @nochepatada
      @nochepatada 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fenixrising1972 I know. The person who made this video of how great Nebraska is made a video trashing my hometown

  • @reedwagner7668
    @reedwagner7668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think the most overlooked thing is that most of the larger town are only an hour away. North Platte, to Kearney, Grand Island, through to Lincoln and Omaha. People travel on I-80 all the time. People don't stay in one town, they travel a lot to go do stuff. If your smart and safe, you can go anywhere in Nebraska. Day or night.

  • @justinmiller1118
    @justinmiller1118 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nebraska, especially Omaha, is super dope. Kinda like PDX pre-gentrification

  • @corinneripenburg7574
    @corinneripenburg7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in Nebraska, you do forget it's a good place for hunting and fishing. We don't have huge lakes but it's a fun pastime sitting by the lake catching fish and grilling with family and friends. 😃

  • @ixiahj
    @ixiahj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I don't get this "make your own fun" thing. I'm old. When I was growing up, cable tv wasn't even a thing yet. We rode bikes, we played guitars with friends, we had famicom at home. Kids just stare at their phones now.

    • @oliverallen5324
      @oliverallen5324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’ll said.

    • @agirlwhoeatscarrots2211
      @agirlwhoeatscarrots2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      im young and no we dont sure sometimes we do but we go outside too me and my friends ride bikes all the time

    • @thegoodlydragon7452
      @thegoodlydragon7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bikes and guitars are expensive though if you're poor. So are videogames.

    • @psychoticbastard6271
      @psychoticbastard6271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm 22 and loved making my fun when I was a kid

    • @froskura5190
      @froskura5190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right? I live in a town of 200 and hearing this guy say OMAHA is boring? No, bud, I think you might just be boring 😬

  • @David-bb5ho
    @David-bb5ho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This might be my new favorite channel.

  • @Victory1981
    @Victory1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I drove across Nebraska. I liked it. It’s an underrated state as far as VISITING. I went to the Lewis & Clark Center in Nebraska City. Also, I hiked to the summit of Scottsbluff and went to Chimney Rock on a road trip a couple years ago. I stayed in Sydney in the panhandle. On the way back, I went by Omaha, but I was across the river in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

  • @brownwhale5518
    @brownwhale5518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Chalco is not a suburb.
    Millard is more of a ‘suburb’.
    Ralston is also a city of its own.
    Google and Facebook moved into the Papillion/LaVista area in the last few years, which just south of Omaha proper.

  • @Takatukata
    @Takatukata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hope you cover every U.S. state with this energy! Greetings from germany!

  • @trevortat
    @trevortat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've drove through Omaha one time at around 6AM in the morning and it is one of the best experience of my life as driving in Omaha during dawn I can see and feel the quiet, peaceful, and serenity of the city.

    • @williamikeeisenhauer4666
      @williamikeeisenhauer4666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TRUTH! Traffic is light and even i the city...from about 6 u til8AM you can actually HEAR bird chirping...as in really loudly.

    • @waynekaminski5438
      @waynekaminski5438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pre-pandemic, Omaha had multiple traffic bottlenecks. You were just lucky THAT ONE TIME. Try driving to Council Bluffs around 4-5 pm.

  • @asmfmjb
    @asmfmjb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My wife and I are from Nebraska and I always love it when we're out of state and people ask where we're from. I tell them and they laugh and say Nebraska, what's in Nebraska? That's when I get to tell them cattle, four times as many cattle as people and that's just how we like it!!!

  • @JohnDaker_singer
    @JohnDaker_singer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I drove through Nebraska once. It’s the closest time I’ve ever had to falling asleep at the wheel. I couldn’t even get a radio station for half the goddam state. I didn’t see a tree or even a hill. It was endless farmland and perfectly straight road. It was the late 80’s, I was a 20 year old stud with high hopes and an attitude of rainbows and waterfalls that only the young have the naivety to possess. I think everyone should drive across the country at some point.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What were you searching for?

    • @tbagger5211
      @tbagger5211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@NickJohnson children of the corn most likely

    • @carlin6243
      @carlin6243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tbagger5211 😂

    • @brianmatthews4149
      @brianmatthews4149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like texas.

    • @earlystrings1
      @earlystrings1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Coloradoan here who drives through NE every so often: If you were on the i80 corridor, that is unquestionably the flattest, dullest, most unrelievedly boring part of the state. If you turn north off of i80 into the Sand Hills, it gets a lot prettier.

  • @roadtoad7704
    @roadtoad7704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One thing can be said about many small Midwestern towns: You drive by a Rural King or Farm and Fleet and they don't have a fence around their stuff that's sitting in the parking lot 😳. Also, the 4 block long "downtown" area has active storefronts with huge unbroken glass panes still intacted.

  • @Trusted_Advisor
    @Trusted_Advisor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    People in Nebraska are genuine (to the extent that you can generalize). They are exceedingly friendly. When I graduated from UNL and moved to Dallas in 1982, TX felt like it was 20 years behind the times. Nebraska has a very high rate of high school graduation as well very highly rated schools, and "fancy" east and west coast universities recruit heavily in Nebraska and other states in the area.

  • @jonasabry9099
    @jonasabry9099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Omaha, Lincoln and tons of corn fields. That was my experience with Nebraska.

    • @dustinminor6479
      @dustinminor6479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Nothing special, I live in Omaha and I never recommend people come here.

    • @jonasabry9099
      @jonasabry9099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dustinminor6479 They used to have quite the music scene in the 2000's.

    • @christopherely4364
      @christopherely4364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I try to visit Omaha and Lincoln only when necessary. Prefer the rest of the state.

    • @animeproblem1070
      @animeproblem1070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dustinminor6479 honestly omaha isn’t that bad i kinda miss it well except north omaha like if north omaha was surgically removed from omaha it would be an exponentially better city

    • @Craftyone-nh1yu
      @Craftyone-nh1yu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lincoln ain't bad Omaha can be bad sometimes but their are tons of fun stuff about Lincoln lol

  • @kernpetersen4901
    @kernpetersen4901 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My wife and I were born and raised central Nebraska. Moved to Southern California in '09 ( wife's career). Made 2 friends, Roy and Gary. Moved back HOME in March of 2020. Miss Gary and Roy. Lots of beautiful things to visit and see in California. Most beautiful was the "Welcome To California" sign in the rear view mirror. Thank God Californians think Nebraska is boring and beneath their standards 😂😅🎉. We sure don't need them coming here.

  • @iliashcherbakov5717
    @iliashcherbakov5717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yay! Finally a video about Nebraska!

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Finally!!

    • @sd90mac61
      @sd90mac61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh WHOOPTY DOOOO 👎👎😟😞😩😫👎

  • @BatDevice67
    @BatDevice67 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a couple of layovers in Omaha during cross country trips from the Bay Area to Chicago in the 80s. One was at dinner time and we went to a place called the Olympic Steakhouse, if I remember right. The other was in the middle of the night, and nothing was open. But wandering around downtown alone felt safe.

  • @rosstravels.official
    @rosstravels.official 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is honestly pretty accurate!! I'm a Nebraska native myself and you're pretty dead on. I know that Chadron is pronounced "Shadron" but other than that, pretty dead on. I eat corn with pretty much anything and also love RUNZA!! They even sell out of Runzas at Cornhuskers games! We of course love our Husker sports overall but to me, Football and Volleyball are the biggest Husker sports, but we take every Husker sports seriously haha. It's a pretty friendly state though! Even being african american and born here, it's a great state to meet folks and have friends for sure! Although I don't live here anymore, I always come visit and get my Husker games in and catch up with the folks! Haha😁🌽

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Isaiah! It's a great state!

    • @dundundun5866
      @dundundun5866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanminson5751 chill bro

  • @Bubbaboobear06_Roblox
    @Bubbaboobear06_Roblox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The one thing I hate about living in Nebraska is the weather. It 60 degrees and then the next day it’s snowing. Weird.

  • @653j521
    @653j521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If a person is interested in paleontology and geology, Nebraska is an exciting place. The museum in Lincoln is great, Ashfall is definitely a wake up call of what could happen again, the road workers have to report the finds they stumble across so it can be investigated, the sandhills with their sandhill cranes migration are amazing for those with eyes to see, the Ogallala Aquifer under most of Nebraska, and western Nebraska has its own secrets including the Agate Fossil Beds. If you are into learning about what existed before you happened along, Nebraska can be for you. Even the capitol has a history of Nebraska in a circle on the floor that includes long ago creatures, no doubt rendered correctly with the museum to advise them. I never used to think of dinosaurs being dug up in the same area as early mammals that went extinct but Nebraska is rich in both, as are the neighboring states, but Nebraska has really gone into finding out about itself. (I also recommend the Mammoth Site near Rapid City, SD, and the museum at the School of Mines in Rapid City.) I'd call that the thinking person's Great Plains, for those who aren't just concerned about the here and now.
    I hope future videos have other information than stats from a list. I like when you ask a resident. Maybe choose residents who aren't so much like you? And you are putting in a few cultural aspects, which helps differentiate states so your videos aren't so similar. But how about letting your research lead you to find out more? I mean, come on, according to stats, states in a region seem pretty much the same. KS, NE, SD, ND...not much different, you know? Where to move? Where to visit? :)

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      then you make a video. oh wait you're not me.

  • @leemeyer748
    @leemeyer748 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Rural Nebraska is a lovely place to be from. Now living in Minnesota

  • @cru3185
    @cru3185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Did Bro really try to sneak on Nebraska 💀

  • @Fuerwahrhalunke
    @Fuerwahrhalunke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a German myself, I'd move to North Platte, simply because "Platte" is a German word. Also, in general Nebraska has to be one of the least talked about states in the US here in Germany, which makes it even more interesting for me. To add to that, the lesser people there are in this crazy world we live in today, the better. I'd love to visit someday :-)

    • @dggustafson02
      @dggustafson02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a great place with old school values. I live in a very small town with 60ish people and not as much poverty and drugs as stated in the video.👍👍👍

    • @aaa111ddd111
      @aaa111ddd111 ปีที่แล้ว

      The first Europeans to see the Platte were French explorers and fur trappers about 1714; they first called it the Nebraskier (Nebraska), a transliteration of the name given by the Otoe people, meaning "flat water". This expression is very close to the French words "rivière plate" ("flat river"), the probable origin of the name Platte River.

    • @Fuerwahrhalunke
      @Fuerwahrhalunke ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaa111ddd111 Well, there goes my plan to visit Platte. 😂

    • @nicsdger1542
      @nicsdger1542 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was as a swiss guy in North Platte in 2019! Definetly love the open space and the people are so friendly. They are quite suprised when a european visits Nebraska which leads to intresting conversations as most of them where germans genrations ago. :)

    • @Fuerwahrhalunke
      @Fuerwahrhalunke ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicsdger1542 The connection through ancestory is another point! Though that one could also apply to a bunch of other parts of the US 😀I would love to have a cultural exchange with some people from the more rural parts that, like you said, don't get much (if at all) into contact with Europeans 🙂

  • @anoon-
    @anoon- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I knew people would start to mention how bro tried to sneak in Nebraska

  • @Hunterkiller3935
    @Hunterkiller3935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I live in the upper east part of Nebraska, were "No one lives". Sounds about right my home town has a population of 600 and I like it that way, its cheap, everyone is super nice, and a great place to drink 😂.

    • @meluk6991
      @meluk6991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't say Pender or Wakefield... Wayne or Norfolk.

    • @ernestjohnson1807
      @ernestjohnson1807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Until its time for a wife. You have about 2 choices. I recruited for the army in Norfolk. Id say 99% of the population are coward.

    • @meluk6991
      @meluk6991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ernestjohnson1807 why you say that? Cuz they don't wanna join the armed forces?

    • @ernestjohnson1807
      @ernestjohnson1807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@meluk6991 all of the above.

    • @ernestjohnson1807
      @ernestjohnson1807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@meluk6991 no because they don't look you in the eye when talking.

  • @marshallbrannon8855
    @marshallbrannon8855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just moved to North Platte Nebraska 3 weeks ago and it is awesome.

    • @samkangal8428
      @samkangal8428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm German, but i wouldn't have a problem to live in Nebraska.I'm never bored.I think it's awesome if ya don't need the entertainment from outside.

    • @sd90mac61
      @sd90mac61 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where were from????? Did you move in to get on the UP RR???

    • @marshallbrannon8855
      @marshallbrannon8855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sd90mac61 I work on the Bailey yard but not for U.P.

    • @reedwagner7668
      @reedwagner7668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wait till you get laid off and are stuck there... That's the true NP story. We thrive in our suffering, we're Nebraskans

    • @marshallbrannon8855
      @marshallbrannon8855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reedwagner7668 I can think of alot worse places to get stuck.

  • @Aquahoma
    @Aquahoma 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was born and raised in Nebraska. Moved to Texas 30 years ago. Every summer I go home for 3 months. I miss Nebraska but I don’t miss the SNOW

  • @Geminis3505
    @Geminis3505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you, Nick, for the video. I have been to Omaha before. It is a cool town to live in!!

  • @kmw4359
    @kmw4359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    60% of the average human is made of water but 60% of the average Nebraskan is made of creamed corn. 😂😂😂

  • @marksauck8481
    @marksauck8481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I saw their zoo in Omaha and was very impressed. There's probably more to see there. Just don't travel in that area much.

  • @brightpage1020
    @brightpage1020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Unboxing Nebraska! Thank you! The song is the best part at the end!

  • @PNWOUTDOORS7923
    @PNWOUTDOORS7923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a North Dakotan I have been to Nebraska because my grandma lives in Sidney it’s pretty fun but flat and a lot of corn fields I was very happy to be back home in North Dakota

    • @apexkiller66-94
      @apexkiller66-94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know North Dakota is the 5th flattest state Nebraska is number 17.

    • @PNWOUTDOORS7923
      @PNWOUTDOORS7923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was just describing what Nebraska was like

  • @alexandermitchell3971
    @alexandermitchell3971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    24yr Nebraskan transplant from Oklahoma and northern California. Best choice I ever made

  • @paulamazingpig3153
    @paulamazingpig3153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I live in NE. I once sat in on my son's kindergarten class and the teacher ask the kids where they lived on the map. She then said we live in the middle where the left and right side of the country think they are better then us. lol 😆 I got to say I totally agree. It's sad how much mockery our state gets. Honestly, we make your food man! And its not easy. There are plenty of people here who are educated, have happy families and good values. Do you have what it takes to live in Nebraska?

  • @orlandosanchez8123
    @orlandosanchez8123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was born and raised in Chicago and now live in NYC but find Nebraska very beautiful and peaceful I would love to move there

    • @zedrockiby
      @zedrockiby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They don’t want lefties like you bro

  • @No1reallydies
    @No1reallydies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    In Warren buffets book he talks about how he took 167k of his savings with a wife and moved to Omaha , $150 a month payment on his home and from there he started saving big money and built his empire Berkshire

    • @agirlwhoeatscarrots2211
      @agirlwhoeatscarrots2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol ya i wonder why of all places he picked nebraska

    • @thomassmith9433
      @thomassmith9433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@agirlwhoeatscarrots2211 Buffet was born in Omaha

  • @urstrulybella
    @urstrulybella 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    im from NYC considering to move to Nebraska within a year or two. Really liked this video. Cant wait to move.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool it's a great state!!

  • @mellowmoods8393
    @mellowmoods8393 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't think of a better way to end the evening than being serenaded beautifully by a lovely omage to an 80's song sung by Nick.

  • @colesullivan9659
    @colesullivan9659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Nebraska will be a popular state soon. It’s already growing.

    • @philippinesball5058
      @philippinesball5058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Just wait until the Californians discover it 😂

    • @nicholas104
      @nicholas104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@philippinesball5058 No please! Not the Californians! They'll ruin Nebraska. I'm just glad I live in Kansas, and no one seems to want to move to Kansas. Which makes me sad that no one wants to move here, and happy that this means no Californians are coming to ruin it.

    • @philippinesball5058
      @philippinesball5058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Edgar Miller yeah I have no idea why so many Californians are even moving to Idaho in the first place. Don’t they know that it’s solid Republican bumpkin land and that everyone there hates city slickers?

    • @ShellymanStudios
      @ShellymanStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can see it, I can see it becoming the next GA or NC.

    • @ShellymanStudios
      @ShellymanStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philippinesball5058 Maybe those Californians who are moving to Idaho are Republicans.

  • @nickm2558
    @nickm2558 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up in what was considered rural area in IL, but moved to the western panhandle of NE. I love it here, quiet, safe. The weather can be brutal with storms but we do get plenty of sun here. The land is wide open, the sky is always beautiful. I love the remoteness. Many people are super nice, the ranchers have been here for generations and are ingenious. There is a considerable population of Hispanic people, loves of great Mexican places to eat. And it is hard to see at first, but there are plenty of rich people here as well, rich in land at least, own thousands of acres.

  • @kylechesterman630
    @kylechesterman630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I lived in Nebraska nearly thirty years (near McCook, then in Hastings, then Omaha), and I have to say: I learned a few things and, overall, you did an excellent job with this! Thanks for the fun watch!!

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok! You should sub Kyle

  • @Fubbles62
    @Fubbles62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally getting to my home state. I absolutely love living here.

  • @Shannonbarnesdr1
    @Shannonbarnesdr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    nebraska does have beauty, there is character to those lil quaint towns, visit, for the experience, sure, but i could never live there, i need my beach and ocean

  • @crazyredhare
    @crazyredhare 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Born in '62. I was about five years old when I found out not every family had a tractor. I miss the two lane gravel roads we used to have south of Omaha. Cornhusker Road and Hiway 370 are now four lane Hiways.

  • @nickkuiper32
    @nickkuiper32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Me, living in Amsterdam in a appartment of 66 m3 for €350.000 (+-$440.000) seeing the "whealthy people" area with huge houses for around $300.000 makes me cry and wanne leave this place.

  • @miatamama08
    @miatamama08 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    spoken like a true non-resident of Nebraska. When you live here, when you know, you know. Making your own fun is fun, unless you are a boring person to begin with. And it's Grand ISLAND, not Grand "Isle." Being from Nebraska is grounding a good start to anybody's life. I grew up in McCook in the 1970's. 3 channels on TV. One movie at the theatre that could last for 3 weeks straight! But we had dragging main, sand pit parties, unlocked house and car doors, having groceries delivered and put into the kitchen, neighbors helping neighbors. I feel bad for people NOT raised in NE! Also, I have lived all over the world and all small towns are alike regarding outsiders. It's not a NE specific thing.

  • @matthewmajestic1013
    @matthewmajestic1013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent video on the Cornhusker state Mr.Johnson!, love to Nebraskans from a Virginian:)

  • @shaner2114
    @shaner2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video should be called Coastal Resident Reviews Nebraska

  • @redneckedhippy4859
    @redneckedhippy4859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    North Omaha is also a tragic place, went out to a lake in the middle of town and the place was covered in truck loads on truck loads of trash it was insane

  • @CornHuskerFoevr
    @CornHuskerFoevr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in Nebraska. I grew up in Texas. I will never leave Nebraska I love it here!!! Lincoln is a great city! I’ve lived here for 11 years. I love small towns in Nebraska. Norfolk is an awesome town, north platte is also a great town. There are a lot of great small towns all over Nebraska.

  • @claytonosborn50
    @claytonosborn50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the largest hand planted forest is in halsey nebraska, the point you pointed to is chadron state park and the pine ridge.

  • @atanu_giri
    @atanu_giri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lived in Lincoln for 2 years. Best place I lived in so far

  • @martianwoodpecker
    @martianwoodpecker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've lived here my whole life -- grew up on a stereotypical small farm, now I live in Lincoln. I like it here and couldn't imagine moving. While it can be 'boring', I spend most of my time at home anyway. Its safe, clean, cheap and people are friendly. Weather can be pretty crappy though and property taxes are higher than they should be.

    • @logmanelite
      @logmanelite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Maybe it’s just you. I’ve never had this problem. People in Lincoln are super friendly

    • @waterloo1405
      @waterloo1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe you are a creeper. Every Lincoln person I've encountered has asked me how my day has been going.

    • @augiegirl1
      @augiegirl1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My grandpa lived all of his 95 years in Nebraska, even being stationed at Fort Robinson in the panhandle during WWII.

  • @donnayoung7937
    @donnayoung7937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this video

  • @vu_adventures
    @vu_adventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    LOL you pretty much nailed everything about Nebraska. I moved to Nebraska 5 years ago due to my job relocation. I'm one of those involved with the silicone prairie industry. Pretty much every younger generation I spoke with was surprised that I would move here. They all talk about moving out of Nebraska instead. I don't plan to be here too long either. Keep up the great and entertaining work.

    • @vu_adventures
      @vu_adventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @es e my moved to Nebraska was a career move up in my company. I've accomplished what I came here for. We'll see where I moved to next.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool thanks for writing!