Welcome Back Questionnaire (Dystopian ASMR)

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  • @Jawf94
    @Jawf94 ปีที่แล้ว +586

    the idea of citizens getting compensated for smoking cause it kills them in a timely fashion might be the most dystopian thing I've ever heard

    • @wheremybike
      @wheremybike 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know alcoholics that get paid by the government to keep drinking, basically just been written off and given free license to drink themselves to death.

  • @kristinLastName
    @kristinLastName 2 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    One of my favorite narrative styles (don’t know exact term) is when an author drops you in the middle of a setting-no exposition or establishing shots-and you have to puzzle out what the hell is going on from contextual clues and dialogue. Well done, this was a treat.
    The slow reveal where Bert tells us about himself reminds me of the end of 12 Monkeys. Maybe the feeling it gives? Post-Apocalyptic setting as well. (Although the movie was Post-, and Pre-, and plain ol’ Apocalyptic)

    • @sirgoo9962
      @sirgoo9962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Malazan Book of the Fallen be like

    • @ArtificiallyIdiotic
      @ArtificiallyIdiotic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just had the realization of this being my taste as well when I watched Nope last week. Its so much fun to be figuring things out along the way!

    • @remenacance
      @remenacance 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I think that's called a cold open

    • @kristinLastName
      @kristinLastName 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I found it, y’all! Cold open in TV and film, yes! Especially if it functions as a teaser before the title sequence/title card. For literature, it’s called “in medias res.”

    • @kristinLastName
      @kristinLastName 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ArtificiallyIdiotic nice!! I’m looking forward to seeing Nope. Although I feel like Neo, trying to dodge any spoilers or info.

  • @kristinLastName
    @kristinLastName 2 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    Everyone raise a glass to Bert, the best neutral good pencil pusher there ever was. Hope and glory.

  • @garrettowen7557
    @garrettowen7557 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I can’t quite explain why this is my favorite Jim video. The character of Rand is great. The idea behind this world is great. And the whole idea of dark bureaucracy/dystopian post-war bleakness as ASMR is great.
    This whole thing is fascinating.

  • @biggmackthewackslack6654
    @biggmackthewackslack6654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Masterpieces like this deserve a sequel

  • @Vfox1983
    @Vfox1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    The entire aesthetic of this is great. Getting some wierd "Paper's Please" vibes too for some reason, lol.

    • @raisingradicals5564
      @raisingradicals5564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you like that, look up SpringbokASMR's Papers Please roleplay from yeaaars ago! :)

  • @jenni8729
    @jenni8729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    And good luck to you, Bertrand. We shan’t resist, we shan’t persist, we’ll simply exist. I need a cigarette.

  • @Sciosa
    @Sciosa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    petition for a follow-up to break Bertrand out of his state-assigned depression spiral and/or job

  • @JoshuaKennedy321
    @JoshuaKennedy321 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That was a superbly crafted dramatic monologue. I didn't get any ASMR from it but I was completely spellbound and the emotional turn at the end was immaculate. Subscribed.

  • @RinasReveries
    @RinasReveries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I appreciate and am very grateful for the Guidance I have received. It was nice to meet you, Bertrand.

  • @potatogod230
    @potatogod230 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is incredible, I hope you pursue an acting career, perfectly delivered in a manner that still managed to feel comedic without straying from the characters personality.

  • @michaelduggan3
    @michaelduggan3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    siren sounds - "ah, someone else in trouble". Brill !

  • @MrRogerBlake
    @MrRogerBlake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I was writing a lot of shit, but after reading it I realized that in the end I was saying just one thing the whole time: you're an artist man. Thanks for your vids, a brofist form Italy.

  • @thegrimharvest
    @thegrimharvest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bertrand feels like he's the same guy from Bureaucratic Dystopian State Monopoly, just older, and the state dystopia just got even more dystopian and bureaucratic.

  • @MzRedDear
    @MzRedDear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this is fantastic , all you're content is of such a high standard . You're an ASMR maestro !

  • @ReallyTwistedHumor
    @ReallyTwistedHumor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Got to the part about Trade Unions and realised that we're going to be having these talks in job interviews in about a year's time under Liz Truss

    • @AlleluiaElizabeth
      @AlleluiaElizabeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What, is she outlawing them or something?

    • @ReallyTwistedHumor
      @ReallyTwistedHumor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@AlleluiaElizabeth She's promised to try and make strikes illegal for "Essential services" and then wants to change the rules for how everyone else can strike....So effectively.

    • @WintrBorn
      @WintrBorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ReallyTwistedHumor so Maggie is back? Goody. -_-

    • @ReallyTwistedHumor
      @ReallyTwistedHumor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Abbandoneer eh, same circus different clown

  • @TurboBronco239
    @TurboBronco239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I had sirens and other loud city noises going on outside while I was watching this and that added to the atmosphere

    • @jaykztvn
      @jaykztvn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats in the video tho the sounds

  • @MsYunaFires
    @MsYunaFires 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was so great to listen to. So calming, relaxing, with just the right bit of intriguing lore and mystery. I only wish there was smooth jazz and/or typing sounds to mix in... :)

  • @OmicronASMR
    @OmicronASMR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bloody hell, this is spectacular. Incredible job.

  • @Roseincolor
    @Roseincolor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I listened to your last vid of interview questions and I fell asleep fast. Now I’m here😎☝️🔊

  • @lunaofwolves5589
    @lunaofwolves5589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Sometimes your videos have me rolling on the floor laughing rather than falling asleep, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Cheers for the guidance 😉😉😉 Bert

    • @dome4516
      @dome4516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glory to __________

  • @DebbieDoo217
    @DebbieDoo217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for your guidance Bert.

  • @amiester3thou258
    @amiester3thou258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When he says "if I were to Dispend this, how would I write anything down?" Fucking killed me XD

  • @iconiczyx
    @iconiczyx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seus vídeos tem muuuuuito efeito em mim na hora de dormir, uhm, obrigada, adoro todos os Roleplays

  • @alexanderweaver3145
    @alexanderweaver3145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wish this was a series

  • @TamsinV
    @TamsinV 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Strong Fallen London vibes here, I love it

  • @TheNitram8
    @TheNitram8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Imagine, if you will, a part dystopian, part post-apocalyptic future...

    • @kamronspencer4910
      @kamronspencer4910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Psycho-pass

    • @holius1
      @holius1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A man of culture, I see!

    • @soxssocks
      @soxssocks ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @yobamayoda4661look up ephemeral rift

    • @joelsirola5440
      @joelsirola5440 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm getting V for Vendetta Norsefire Britain vibes

  • @richardrucks1181
    @richardrucks1181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    really like the George Orwell vibe. really 1984

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you very much🥰😘 Forever grateful for you💜

  • @theviewerofart
    @theviewerofart ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For a questionnaire with the exact opposite vibe, we can be inducted into a resistance group in this same setting.

  • @SherioCheers
    @SherioCheers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Jim! Happy to be back! Great to see another video from you :)

  • @justjp8132
    @justjp8132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I bet this is how some vets really feel after getting back... this is not what they fought for.

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778
    @catherinejustcatherine1778 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Endless Supply of Self Medication & the Freedom to Rely on One's own Knowledge, Reason, & Reascorces for the Administering Thereof 🧡🌟!

  • @alicequinn505
    @alicequinn505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel like I need to watch all of your prior secret agent videos to get what's happening. But love the incidental in media res nature of this, it sounds like it could be a crossover with one of WITS ASMR hitman rp's.
    I hope I get a good pension, though

  • @jackel477
    @jackel477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had a lot of reservations about this new government, but a life time supply of special K. Not the worst regime to ever be in charge.

  • @TrailBlazer5280
    @TrailBlazer5280 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done I love this

  • @riambratelarn1718
    @riambratelarn1718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ah Bertrand Thank you for the guidance, I admit it was much needed. Iti s good to know that my service to the Government, hope and glory, is well appreciated.

  • @rachelzx97
    @rachelzx97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are still too kind while talking about dystopian🤣

  • @leeoliver695
    @leeoliver695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You would make a really good NBC Hannibal asmr roleplay I think :)

  • @Szaleoss
    @Szaleoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Before you said "someone else in trouble" I really thought someone got stabbed near where I live and that's why I kept hearing sirens

  • @artgirl96
    @artgirl96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    so wonderful 🥰

  • @Kashbandi
    @Kashbandi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Is it just me or he doesn't put ads on his videos??

  • @ashleylaughter4077
    @ashleylaughter4077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    During your service... Thank you. 😆

  • @karaasmr
    @karaasmr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    C’est excellent. 😴👍

  • @glasgowginclub1937
    @glasgowginclub1937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yassss I love the original

  • @testedhawk
    @testedhawk ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "I am legally not allowed to give you advice."
    "You should pick up smoking."
    I see why they don't allow you to give me advice.

  • @Marthos01
    @Marthos01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This work stands out from the crowd, subbed... Zzz

  • @likeAG6likeAG6
    @likeAG6likeAG6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope and glory

  • @the_ch3mist
    @the_ch3mist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This feels all too realistic

  • @Haru-spicy
    @Haru-spicy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This feels less like 1984 and more like Gulag Archipelago. The author was a russian veteran of WW2 who was imprisoned for making anti-soviet comments in a letter to a friend

  • @lyanness
    @lyanness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This cannot be it. You cannot be serious in that there is no loophole to get out of the dark pit that you're in. Thank you for the retirement option, but how about I get a desk near yours, and we both find you a way out? You can then find a way out and settle near the seaside, and I'll take your place?
    Bertrand, let's find you some joy, yeah? I'd have you smile again. 🌹🌹🌹🌿🌿🌿

  • @Jawf94
    @Jawf94 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to see a sequel to this where a new regime takes over and he has to do all this again lol. maybe this ones better, maybe its even worse.

  • @TurboBronco239
    @TurboBronco239 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Blank space for you
    :)

  • @chookinathunderstorm3446
    @chookinathunderstorm3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Berts of the world unite! Secretly.🤫👍

  • @notbad8652
    @notbad8652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Хоть я и слабо понимаю английский, но актёрская игра оч классная)

  • @bellidragon540
    @bellidragon540 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did anybody ever tell you to do something Babylon Berlin themed? I think you'd love it :}

  • @ilija8208
    @ilija8208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Being this early feels illegal

  • @kamronspencer4910
    @kamronspencer4910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:36
    6:06
    11:54
    21:45
    27:18

  • @mariamcgee4462
    @mariamcgee4462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Randy, you've been so helpful. By the way what are you implying about Hartlepool?! 😁 Just because they hung a monkey there for being a spy once.

  • @kevin_kenisberg7428
    @kevin_kenisberg7428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    здесь должно быть гораздо больше лайков, а на вашем канале подписчиков😞

  • @charleschase1300
    @charleschase1300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All power to the Provisional Working Government! Uuuurrrraaaaahhh!

  • @letiziamarino1629
    @letiziamarino1629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel like I'm in a movie

  • @JohnDoe-mj6cc
    @JohnDoe-mj6cc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:36

  • @andrewhaseth6303
    @andrewhaseth6303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Day 5 of asking him to do an Escape from Tarkov Mechanic roleplay

  • @arkhikun
    @arkhikun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christ I wish I was given a lifetime supply of horse

  • @unknownroyalty895
    @unknownroyalty895 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This isn't ASMR, but it's awesomely scripted. Bertrand is, though really formal, really lovable.

    • @GigiBranconi
      @GigiBranconi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's trying so hard to be helpful and nice while having a horrendous job where he basically needs to threaten you every sentence.

  • @zomg1337h4x
    @zomg1337h4x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why would you need a working watch? The State will tell you what time it is.

  • @ladyliberty417
    @ladyliberty417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I know this mood and hope Bertrand ( and many of us) can find a way out-
    He just broke my heart a bit❤️‍🩹 and wish him a better path!!

  • @starsiemoons
    @starsiemoons ปีที่แล้ว

    for a moment i thought benedict cumberbatch was talking to me

  • @andrewhaseth6303
    @andrewhaseth6303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Day 4 of asking him to do an Escape from Tarkov mechanic role play

  • @user-sn5uw7it5u
    @user-sn5uw7it5u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought the ciggies were going to be more narratively relevant, what with the number of times they were referenced

  • @danielle010481
    @danielle010481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so confused 😂

  • @biggecheese2203
    @biggecheese2203 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Average life of one of my citizens in a UK hoi4 game. (We stalemated the war by accident)

  • @kyloforshaw8400
    @kyloforshaw8400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ket ket ket ket ket ket

  • @elscruffomcscruffy8371
    @elscruffomcscruffy8371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gary Oldman vibes

  • @AlleluiaElizabeth
    @AlleluiaElizabeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So did the crazies who took over the government just screw with timekeeping and that’s why it’s off? Or was there a supernatural event? lol

  • @Caroscribbles
    @Caroscribbles ปีที่แล้ว

    i was really excited by the "lifetime supply" of ketamine at first :')

  • @stormyweather745
    @stormyweather745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Whether you're a Liberal, or a conservative, I think we all can agree, bureaucrats suck. 🤨

    • @AlleluiaElizabeth
      @AlleluiaElizabeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bert here saves your life tho.

    • @stormyweather745
      @stormyweather745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AlleluiaElizabeth I know, I'm talking about the rest of the bureaucratic bullshit in general. Not the nice things he did for me.

  • @-Kewin-Kalleu-
    @-Kewin-Kalleu- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nowadays we have good hearted people and bad hearted people I hope your good heart ♥️

  • @Nope-lq9zy
    @Nope-lq9zy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh you look like the stupendium in the thumbnail lmao

  • @sem5296
    @sem5296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you using those fake sigarets people sometimes use on stage?

  • @iamyouresoul5636
    @iamyouresoul5636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AIYOOOO JIM WATSUP MAN

  • @OPTIMUMELITE
    @OPTIMUMELITE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1984 vibes.

  • @SpectralFiasco
    @SpectralFiasco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back to another roleplay that isn't Syd from Skins

    • @SpectralFiasco
      @SpectralFiasco 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still another fantastic video, though. Felt bad about this comment this time 😅

    • @kylecappellini9764
      @kylecappellini9764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t worry about it your fine ✌️

  • @Theme1412
    @Theme1412 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    _look_ see how _I am_

  • @Airhead247
    @Airhead247 ปีที่แล้ว

    We already live in a dystopia, its just realllllll boring

  • @ghostproductionsmalls
    @ghostproductionsmalls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is a simple retitle a future that makes no sense whatsoever

  • @Enda680
    @Enda680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your ASMR Jim and I 100% appreciate this is YOUR channel and you can do whatever you want but nearly every video has you smoking and I HATE the smell of cigarettes and it really distracts me from the actual ASMR 😬 not sure if anyone feels the same but anyway, thank you for the great video!

    • @ArtificiallyIdiotic
      @ArtificiallyIdiotic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I also despise smoking and cigarettes but it doesn't bother me at all on video. Probably bc i can't smell it. Maybe u just gotta learn to separate the visual from the olfactory in this situation, the smoking on the video won't affect your life after all. But it would be good to have a trigger warning if anything, kinda like there's warnings for sensitive or offensive topics or gunshots

  • @laqueefasteinberg4981
    @laqueefasteinberg4981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cigarettes will be illegal in UK from 2024. They are in process of trying to ban meat and alcohol.

    • @DrNoxVess
      @DrNoxVess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @daltronium_4781
    @daltronium_4781 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t understand who this is for

  • @1234mudfish
    @1234mudfish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The masculine urge to map out your family tree and track your lineage 🫣

  • @bonesmx8562
    @bonesmx8562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very unrealistic, I would never decline a free cigarette with the current tobacco prices. Unsubscribed 😤😤

  • @andrewhaseth6303
    @andrewhaseth6303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Day 6 of asking him to do an Escape from Tarkov mechanic role play