Walmart Shopping Trip-The Whittakers

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  • A third Soft White Underbelly video with the Whittaker family of Odd, West Virginia.
    Here's a link to a playlist of all Whittaker family videos: • The Whittakers
    Here’s a link to a GoFundMe to help the Whittaker family with living expenses and home repairs: gofund.me/e21b...
    Here's how to purchase the Soft White Underbelly book & merchandise: softwhiteunder....
    #whittakers #appalachia #walmart #softwhiteunderbelly #mentalhealth #walmart #inbred #shoppingspree #documentary #swu

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  • @BaracudaFTW
    @BaracudaFTW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3002

    This video made me develop a whole new respect for Betty. She dedicated her entire life to protecting her family. On top of that, she seems like a very sweet and kind lady

    • @sfwatxyo2162
      @sfwatxyo2162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      I was reading the comments hoping that someone would say exactly what you did. Betty is an angel on earth.😇

    • @eoinbyrne9538
      @eoinbyrne9538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +302

      She's an absolutly incredible woman. "I promised my Mommy..I promised my Mommy I wouldn't get married. That I would look after Ray, Lorraine and timmy. And I did".
      Shes an exterior of steel as any protector would, but a heart of gold. Just look at how enthralled she is when she says "I want to get a microwave", the way she holds her hands when talking to Mark like a shy schoolgirl. It's probably the only affection she's ever gotten.

    • @kellazon
      @kellazon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Betty really deserves kind respect for the care she gives to Ray, Lorraine, and Timmy. That’s quite a responsibility given their resources and her aging body.

    • @jingyun4323
      @jingyun4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Is she their sister or aunt?

    • @eoinbyrne9538
      @eoinbyrne9538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@jingyun4323 Betty is their sister.

  • @Jasminetierraa
    @Jasminetierraa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +203

    Ray reminds me so much of my son who is autistic and non verbal. What stood out to me the most was the kindness of the employee. Instead of awkward stares and ignoring him (like some do my son) she was kind and engaged back with him. Also the fact that this family didn’t go overboard on their shopping spree. It really says a lot about their character 💕

    • @Can-zr9fy
      @Can-zr9fy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love you

  • @rumham7466
    @rumham7466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I didn't realize how affectionate Ray was. When he went to hold Mark's hand. Then when he hugged his friend.

  • @tuntuern
    @tuntuern 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +298

    Ray even though non verbal seems like a kind and caring soul, him just grabbing your hand for support at the parking lot was too sweet

    • @ceegotdajuice9752
      @ceegotdajuice9752 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He’s my favorite ❤

    • @Missblaak
      @Missblaak 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      AND when hugged CJ❤

    • @elizabethlloyd3013
      @elizabethlloyd3013 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is their FIRST trip to Walmart

    • @elizabethlloyd3013
      @elizabethlloyd3013 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow they are about to have a blast

  • @jdc8352
    @jdc8352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Their innocence is off the charts. This one is a tear jerker. You're a good man Mark. Thanks for what you do.

    • @eastcoastnuke6011
      @eastcoastnuke6011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He getting paid off them people he not doing this because he has a good heart. This here is golden content!!! You cant stop watching 🤗 💯

    • @TheKid12363
      @TheKid12363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@eastcoastnuke6011 we got a big negative nancy over here

    • @eastcoastnuke6011
      @eastcoastnuke6011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Road Rage I definitely would agree with you, no doubt! But let’s not praise him like it’s out the kindness of his heart❤️. If it wasn’t for people donating to their go fund me. He wouldn’t be doing it. He been knowing ray and his family for over a decade he just getting around to taking them to Walmart 🤔

  • @racheltang9174
    @racheltang9174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    I literally busted into tears every time the camera zoom into Ray and records his actions, movements and words. I really feel sorry for his inconveniences that had followed him since he was born. His knees hurt so bad and yet he couldn't express his pain with words, yet he cuddles their previous neighbor and expresses his love. Ray is such a touching human being. I hope they are doing well.

    • @CATSCRATCH52
      @CATSCRATCH52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought the cuddle was Pure Preciousness!

    • @eciruamlondon554
      @eciruamlondon554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. I literally weeped ALOT

    • @George_Bland
      @George_Bland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You'll be pleased to know his knee is good now, he can walk fine.

    • @-to_syouweru7463
      @-to_syouweru7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @racheltang9174
      @racheltang9174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@George_Bland Happy to know that! Thank you

  • @TheTattooedBetty
    @TheTattooedBetty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    I love how nice and patient everyone was with Ray. Even the stranger who got him to the correct bathroom. When people have every chance to be uncaring it’s so refreshing to see the opposite

    • @aubreyy__15
      @aubreyy__15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I think the guy that helped him is with mark!

    • @johnqpublic2718
      @johnqpublic2718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That wasn't a stranger. You too don't pay attention?

    • @TheTattooedBetty
      @TheTattooedBetty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@johnqpublic2718 rude much?

    • @lostvagabond365
      @lostvagabond365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah that was the fella driving

    • @mistertechnogamer0172
      @mistertechnogamer0172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It wasn't a stranger lol it was the guy driving them to walmart

  • @xmano7614
    @xmano7614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    My wife is from West Virginia and grew up about 20 minutes drive from them. She says people, mostly high school kids used to give the Whitakers such a hard time and they just wanted to be left alone. I hope they get to buy the new house or improve their current home.

    • @bredaes
      @bredaes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      that’s so sad to hear :(. even as a teenager i can recognize that some teenagers can be so mean.
      but i’m glad that they making the most out of their situation and living happily. i’m hopeful that they can get assistance in what they need and live a better life 💞

    • @rachaelhillson2967
      @rachaelhillson2967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kids can be so cruel 😢 xx

    • @waitwhat564
      @waitwhat564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😞😞

    • @malazan6004
      @malazan6004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I heard rumours go around they are monsters so the locals pick on them

    • @celinesocha9797
      @celinesocha9797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@malazan6004 they are not monsters , you just gave no heart or brain.

  • @zoeh.274
    @zoeh.274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    I’m from southwest Virginia, not far from Odd, WV. I live in Illinois now, but experiencing a large portion of my life in Appalachia has affected my perception of the world and people themselves due to the living conditions there. I’ve been following your videos of the Whittakers since the first one you posted, and with each new video I tear up more and more. I know so many people who live in similar conditions- I’ve seen them firsthand. I’m so glad you’re helping this family out, you have a truly kind heart. I visited my family over Thanksgiving and thought about your Appalachia videos while I was there. I didn’t truly realize the severity and uniqueness of the conditions there; I’m 18 now and I still don’t think I can truly process it. Your videos touch my heart in an amazing, emotional way. Thank you so much for spreading awareness about Appalachia and helping out this beautiful family. 💗

    • @janetwheeler382
      @janetwheeler382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I'm from SWVA also. Still live in SWVA ..just another area. I grew up not so far away where these people live. Like you I've seen so much, but being 66 years of age Ivd lived it also, the poverty was and still is real. ❤️🤗

    • @Allie-oop
      @Allie-oop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      After watching “The Darlene Chronicles “ I was so moved I started a monthly donation to a Christian ministry in Appalachia. I have been intrigued by mountain folk since reading the book “Christy” many years ago. It seems these people have been forgotten by society but I believe they are God’s special chosen ones. This family had no choice in the circumstances of their birth and everyone deserves respect.

    • @janetwheeler382
      @janetwheeler382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Allie-oop God bless you! ❤️🙏

    • @janetwheeler382
      @janetwheeler382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Allie-oop can you tell me who the author is of the book Christy? I would like to read it.

    • @synapsesuicide4372
      @synapsesuicide4372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Allie-oop we have been & we are forgotten. We helped win the wars with our coal to power the furnaces for the steel & to power the ships. We all have family that have died in the mines to power the industry thru 2 world wars. But at times it seems like the country doesnt care about us anymore.

  • @Katrinaskaleidoscope
    @Katrinaskaleidoscope 2 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    “You want some candy? Well get you some!” This will forever be my inner monologue every time I see a bag of Reese’s cups! 🤣
    On a more serious note…thank you, Mark for helping these dear people. May God bless you and the Whittakers!

    • @williamnordeste1169
      @williamnordeste1169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      These people have class...I knew it. Reeses.

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@williamnordeste1169 I’ve been rubbing my fingers down on my cheesey smelling stink ring full of Taco Bell pooooooo that I want to take a hot 1 into my brand new flesh light and microwave the thing so it’s all extra hot and even more stinky so I can pound it with my big big massive shaft with the poooooo all wrapped around it just all absolutely delicious I call it the brown ice cream 🍦 cone it really feels great last time I used some mac and cheese from pop eyes and filled it full and did the same thing it was nice too with the nice noodles all wrapped around the shaft with the cheese all warm oh baby you would have no idea you gotta do this stuff I kid ya not it’s the best darn stuff ever America is the best American 🇺🇸 ways

    • @NoName-rm9jw
      @NoName-rm9jw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wtf

    • @IrishAnnie
      @IrishAnnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s a good hearted man. God bless him.

    • @IrishAnnie
      @IrishAnnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NoName-rm9jw I reported him.

  • @smokedog3750
    @smokedog3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Timmy finding and flicking through the colouring book was an incredibly sweet moment.

  • @gedople5933
    @gedople5933 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hope they have good medical assistance too. Thank you for helping them. God bless you all.

  • @HollyBird29
    @HollyBird29 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lorraine seems so sweet. Nothing seems to bother her. She's alert and always looking around and seems like she's happy.❤

  • @rawjinja7597
    @rawjinja7597 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ray should get elasticated pants.
    Working with dementia patients this has taught me that elastic pants and Velcro shoes are a life saver ❤

  • @THEMAKDON
    @THEMAKDON 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The smell must be horrendous in there

  • @nicolec1004
    @nicolec1004 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Knowing that Ray is in such pain and can't communicate that. 😢

  • @Russellsagecline
    @Russellsagecline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36021

    Mark, when Ray offered his hand for you in the parking lot, it shows how deeply he trusts you and knew you wouldn't let anything happen to him. That's quite endearing, pal.

    • @courtedge
      @courtedge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1391

      It was one of the small, beautiful moments in this video. I rewatched it a few times

    • @dewilew2137
      @dewilew2137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      Really? Do you know him?

    • @cdr861532
      @cdr861532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +511

      I saw that and it melted my heart. Ray seems like a special guy (Mark too, obviously)

    • @petepeter1857
      @petepeter1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +391

      @@dewilew2137 So edgy. Doofus.

    • @sarahbethkeith375
      @sarahbethkeith375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +770

      @@dewilew2137 you are being unkind

  • @MedusasFeelinSalty
    @MedusasFeelinSalty 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    Ray's knee is really swollen, he's definitely got arthritis in it. I'm also wondering about his belly since he swallows his chewing tobacco. He's never been a big guy but he's lost weight since the first videos.
    I think Lorraine wanted one of those pink bras but was too shy to pick one. Timmy is too adorable with his coloring books, and Betty holds the whole crew together. Thanks for all you do for them!

    • @MegumiKeehl
      @MegumiKeehl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Cornflake818well, to me it looked really red

    • @arabspring5218
      @arabspring5218 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was hoping they would get him a knee brace, poor fellow.

    • @JMarie99
      @JMarie99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking gout? Poor guy.

    • @samanthafield2453
      @samanthafield2453 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was thinking the same about Ray's knee. I know the pain of that, without pain medication. Bless his heart, you could hear, like a child when in pain who can't verbalise it. I also saw Lorraine bowling towards to bra's, bless her heart, the first time I saw her engaged with anything. And then she got all shy, why wouldn't she, she was surrounded by Men. I wish I could have grabbed Betty and bought her to her so she could get a few of them.

  • @anusername8350
    @anusername8350 ปีที่แล้ว +2172

    Once you’re around someone who’s mostly non-verbal for long enough, you naturally pick up on generally what they’re thinking and wanting to communicate. Betty is a saint for helping her family survive in this world.

    • @keahithefieryone8513
      @keahithefieryone8513 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      G-pa was really affected by his multiple strokes when I was younger and I understood what he wanted, when he wanted it and how he wanted it, miss you lots G-pa.

    • @luxraider5384
      @luxraider5384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      like a cat?

    • @patrickjones2420
      @patrickjones2420 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@luxraider5384 no, like Groot.

    • @pambrown8692o
      @pambrown8692o ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, it’s just like communicating with a baby or toddler.

    • @blessedbythebest1003
      @blessedbythebest1003 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yea it’s like a toddlers verbiage. The parent knows what they are saying.

  • @consumerdebtchitchat
    @consumerdebtchitchat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14151

    This family is better behaved at Walmart than most people I've seen shopping at Walmart on TH-cam.

    • @sugaryshrimp1196
      @sugaryshrimp1196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +261

      You are absolutely right.

    • @kilosjay2729
      @kilosjay2729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      That's funny

    • @metpach
      @metpach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +216

      Truth. Ove seen ppl not watch their kids, ppl in the mobile scooters yell at ppl to get out of their way, even employees say mean things to ppl. These folk however are nice, and don't embarrass the human race, ironically.

    • @marwatson7408
      @marwatson7408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Keri I agree they are very well behaved than most people that go shopping. 😄😊

    • @biggcain5605
      @biggcain5605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Lol...including mine

  • @floridagurl40
    @floridagurl40 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

    Watching Ray in pain like that broke my heart 💔 He’s usually happy so you know his hurting

    • @tessa1950
      @tessa1950 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I was quite upset that Ray was forced to get up when clearly he was in severe pain. It came across as though getting him on film was more important than deciphering whether or not he needed medical attention. He should never have been made to walk or to be part of the group. Rest would have been best.

    • @confuzionYZ
      @confuzionYZ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@tessa1950Just came here to say something similar, while I’ve really enjoyed watching what they’ve done for these folks, forcing Ray to come outside to get in front of a camera when he was clearly in severe pain thoroughly pissed me off.

    • @MarciliaFreitas
      @MarciliaFreitas หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Seria muito bom se ele recebe tratamentos médicos... imagina a dor, sem nenhum remédio... quando ele mostra o joelho, seu pedido é claro: eu quero ir ao hospital, mas não existiam médicos no Walmart

    • @JeanieMills-l1e
      @JeanieMills-l1e หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They need to take him to the doctor they have free insurance on SSI or SSDI

    • @samanthafield2453
      @samanthafield2453 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Me too. You could hear it couldn't you. My heart just broke and I wanted to cuddle him and soothe him.

  • @andrewmortens8517
    @andrewmortens8517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1948

    Ray looked so fucking sharp in his blazer, he knew he was going out and did that on purpose, he is the man.

    • @nadinefrancis9732
      @nadinefrancis9732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      At least they don't used filthy language like you have just done. Shame on you, you take advantage that you can speak and abuse it!

    • @dalibor3086
      @dalibor3086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +236

      @@nadinefrancis9732 it ain't that deep

    • @locknlover9160
      @locknlover9160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Lmao fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck, go tell your priest at once!

    • @locknlover9160
      @locknlover9160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *use

    • @PoppyK4te
      @PoppyK4te 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Picked his nose and ate it with no shame. He’s the man.

  • @clrrlc5137
    @clrrlc5137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3195

    Mark your an amazing guy, I live in southern West Virginia area right off of I81 the Virginia/West Virginia line (Shepherdstown area) , I own a small construction business and would be willing to help with whatever I can if they decide they want to repair or maybe even try to build, anything would have to be better than the situation there currently living in!!

    • @gobnaitaine5103
      @gobnaitaine5103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      Wow, so kind of you. God Bless ❤

    • @marielaveau5321
      @marielaveau5321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Bless you. 💜💚💛✌️

    • @beausneed9885
      @beausneed9885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      Restoring faith in humanity

    • @James_I_Archer
      @James_I_Archer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +216

      This needs to be upvoted so mark will take this kind man up on his offer

    • @plfox10
      @plfox10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ❤️

  • @JazzyAnne93
    @JazzyAnne93 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Timmy and Ray getting excited about the coloring books made my heart so happy 😊

    • @JasmineDaisy111
      @JasmineDaisy111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!

    • @samanthafield2453
      @samanthafield2453 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too ! It spoke volumes. Especially in this day and age where so many are so materialistic. The simple thigs they chose.

    • @JasmineDaisy111
      @JasmineDaisy111 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ⁠@@samanthafield2453
      If this was a test, (in reference to the famous Greek and Roman Mythology’s Baucis and Philemon; Zeus and Hermes), Mark PASSED it 100%!

  • @Godzilla-ls9iq
    @Godzilla-ls9iq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5756

    I first clicked on this family's story out of a morbid curiosity. Im ashamed to admit I saw them like a side show. Your videos gave these people dignity and a chance for people like me to look past the stigma. Im grateful to have had the opportunity to glance into their lives. I truly wish them happiness and health.

    • @duby884
      @duby884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      Me too I'm so ashamed of myself

    • @williamnordeste1169
      @williamnordeste1169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      Precious in the site of our Creator.

    • @jdc8352
      @jdc8352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Same. It's human nature. This is awesome. These guys are HAPPY!!! I think this benefits everybody involved. Nothing wrong within this.

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@jdc8352 I think it’s these peoples fault for being this way they are and why they are having these issues incest is not something to promote or be proud of and I don’t know why anyone would give these people the time of day they new better and knew that they are creepy for doing what they did having relations between ur family members is not cool or respected I don’t agree with mark I think he’s self righteous and fake and not authentic and does things to just get views attention and make money yea he’s gives but it also makes his money back pretty much he’s a liar when he says he’s never made no money he’s not even legit the guy he’s got demons that he’s hiding from this is why he try’s to act like this he’s had so manny wife’s and girlfriends and treats them like garbage but apparently is so compassionate for these people give me a break this guy is a liar a scam and just trying to do this for his own self gain

    • @jadefire2817
      @jadefire2817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      @@This-account-is-hacked Wow. You said an awful lot to say so little. How petty and jealous you seem. And how clueless. Not everyone has had the same upbringing, and opportunities in life. No one is promoting incest here. We *are* promoting compassion and love for our fellow human beings *regardless* of their situations.

  • @travisalder9360
    @travisalder9360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11196

    They were told they could buy anything. They bought clothing, food, food for their pets and simple necessities. That speaks volumes.

    • @mariaarray7714
      @mariaarray7714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      It sure does 🥰🙏🏼😭

    • @ryanblack2986
      @ryanblack2986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +244

      What else is there at Walmart? They wouldn't know how to use electronics like computers or phones.

    • @MJScoutArchMar
      @MJScoutArchMar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +568

      @@ryanblack2986 Not sure if you have ever been to Walmart, but they have everything there besides the basic necessities.

    • @travisalder9360
      @travisalder9360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +344

      The family has a tv in there home, fairly certain they’d know about other electronics.

    • @finlandjourney6065
      @finlandjourney6065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      Yeah cos plenty others would've went straight to the gift card and tech section ;)

  • @iDanielaRamone
    @iDanielaRamone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    I love how Ray reached out for your hand. No hesitation. He felt comfortable and safe with you. I love this family.

    • @dontblameme6328
      @dontblameme6328 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And they love each other ALOT.

  • @sonideDent
    @sonideDent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8579

    Im teary eyed because they looked so happy. They probably haven't had this much kindness extended to them. Mark you're amazing!

    • @cathyroberts9155
      @cathyroberts9155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      Im crying now...they are just some plain folk the simple life we all should be as appreciative of what we have

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@cathyroberts9155 this is what happens when people play with them daughters and sons and don’t wear protection god darn these people

    • @thatgirlthatsme
      @thatgirlthatsme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

      @@This-account-is-hacked Sometimes it's just best to keep your feelings to yourself because all you have done is make yourself look like a heartless piece of 'you know what.'

    • @Isayitwithmychest
      @Isayitwithmychest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I'm teary eyed too

    • @Isayitwithmychest
      @Isayitwithmychest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@thatgirlthatsme another person that wants us to keep quiet my God...she must be a leftist

  • @smassey6848
    @smassey6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +974

    You can tell they are happy to take a trip into town. And look at Ray sporting a dress jacket! Lorraine and Timmy are more animated than usual while Ray is taking it all in. ❤️ this family.

    • @EXZACHTPERFORMANCE
      @EXZACHTPERFORMANCE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Can see him getting overwhelmed at times by his surroundings, but the guys seemed to do a good job levelling him back out. Made me happy watching this, good humanity on display.

    • @KimbradleyMasterGardener
      @KimbradleyMasterGardener 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Ray's sharp as a tack in that jacket 👌

    • @prettyladie8327
      @prettyladie8327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yesssss…Ray looks 🔥🔥 in his sport coat❤️

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@EXZACHTPERFORMANCE I’d love to take a hot pooop into a flesh light and give it to mark to take to let him have fun with it and pound it out

    • @davidryan4219
      @davidryan4219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey

  • @Franaflyby
    @Franaflyby 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    This little family might not have a lot of fancy possessions, but they have more love for each other than most families I know. ❤️

    • @shock_n_Aweful
      @shock_n_Aweful 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      yea thats kind of how they got that way

    • @Franaflyby
      @Franaflyby 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@shock_n_Aweful That was kind of mean. I meant the unconditional kind of love.

    • @mr.alexcarrington8031
      @mr.alexcarrington8031 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heavy 🤌🏼

    • @Franaflyby
      @Franaflyby 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mr.alexcarrington8031 heavy ?

  • @joannekerr3
    @joannekerr3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4503

    It definitely seems like Mark has been accepted into the fold by the Whitakers. You can see the trust and affection that they have for him. Watching them so happily choosing their items at Walmart was so fun. Their joy about such simple things is infectious ☺️

    • @joannekerr3
      @joannekerr3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Kaede so nice 🙂

    • @StingofTruth
      @StingofTruth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      They love Mark. I come from hill folk and know that you don't trust outsiders. They're from a place where you have 3 types of people, enemies, acquaintances, and family. Friends are considered family. They think of mark as a friend so he's a part of their family.

    • @meyersmichael975
      @meyersmichael975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Kaede it’s alright nobody visits me lmao

    • @marleysmommy
      @marleysmommy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      The simple things...we all could learn a lesson or two from them.

    • @dlinfrost
      @dlinfrost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I am glad that they weren't overwhelmed by the experience at Walmart.

  • @claire-ls7fk
    @claire-ls7fk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3779

    When Lorraine walked up to the bras, I was a little sad that she seemed too shy to grab one! Every lady deserves a good bra

    • @Star3marie304
      @Star3marie304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      💖

    • @AudioInklined
      @AudioInklined 2 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      Hopefully they helped her out

    • @AnnaHerrick
      @AnnaHerrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I think men need to accept women the way they are! Women don’t demand penis supports!

    • @summerlarson2543
      @summerlarson2543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      Agood bra is a blessing. It will not let you down. 😁

    • @srbaruchi
      @srbaruchi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      @@AnnaHerrick Some women need the support. Men don't need penis supports (OK, I do, but I'm a rare exception).

  • @kibblesthegreat3966
    @kibblesthegreat3966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1335

    shout-out to the Walmart employee that Ray showed his knee to. She was so sweet and understanding

    • @JesusMariaCatholicChristianPio
      @JesusMariaCatholicChristianPio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      grave sin, abominable acts, unnatural relations, could end in hell forever, Jesus Christ Yeshua Hamashiach Crucified save us Amen. Immaculate Conception Ever-virgin Mother most sorrowful queen of heaven The Beloved daughter of The Father mother of The Son and Spouse of The Holy Spirit O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee Amen Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray for us Amen Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ have mercy on us sinners Amen Amen Amen. Jesus Is Lord Amen Amen Amen. our Lady of Guadalupe, Fatima and Lourdes pray for us Amen. virgin most powerful and Mother most sorrowful ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et in hora mortis nostræ Amen. sodomy and fornication are grave sins of the sin of lust. commiting grave sin with full knowledge and deliberate consent of the will is mortal sin which means whoever does so deserves eternal damnation, and that can happen, so repent, with true contrition for all your sins and confess any and all mortal sin to a priest of the Catholic Church, then receive absolution and then Holy Communion, The Eucharist; The Body of Christ Yeshua Hamashiach Jesus Christ of Nazareth In The Name of The Father and The Son and The Holy Spirit Amen Amen Amen.

    • @mirakallen1688
      @mirakallen1688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Their parents where siblings right? I don’t understand

    • @pugapuff2127
      @pugapuff2127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@mirakallen1688 as far as i understand, their parents were first cousins born from identical twins

    • @anitahanchey7714
      @anitahanchey7714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought that was pretty great.

    • @bickleyjonas6145
      @bickleyjonas6145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah shout out to kneecap enthusiasts

  • @JoKiR90
    @JoKiR90 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I love how Betty’s accent comes out BIG TIME when she gets frustrated. Reminds me so much of my grandpa’s relatives from Tennessee.
    What makes me sad is; one day, sooner than later, Mark’s gonna make a post letting us know that Ray’s gone. Poor guy is pushing 80 and is in terrible physical shape. In the most recent video his eyes seem to be going on him 💔

  • @nicolepolaske5197
    @nicolepolaske5197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2610

    Ray really needs to see a doctor. The behaviors/communication he's exhibiting shows how severe the pain in his knee is. He aimed to please during the visit, but his mannerisms and vocal abilities show us how much he is in pain. He's such a wonderful soul. I do hope he can get that assessed sooner than later.
    Love this family so much. Thanks, Mark.

    • @06385sheri
      @06385sheri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +459

      Agreed. He sounds like he's in a lot of pain. Almost on the verge of crying. Not his normal personality, at all.

    • @loriedwards4953
      @loriedwards4953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

      What I couldn't believe is how far the driver parked from the door. Then he had to walk all over the store. I'm sure that was hard on his knee.

    • @loveswayright
      @loveswayright 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Agree totally

    • @zzzzipy12
      @zzzzipy12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      I agree, plus Ray needs so much more care than he is receiving at home.

    • @andreaharrison283
      @andreaharrison283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Awesome message 👏😀

  • @McCJA8
    @McCJA8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3224

    Betty is a product of her environment and she didn't run. She stuck around and took care of the people she loved. That woman deserves a special place in Heaven.
    Mark, not all heros wear capes, but you sir are beyond that. 😭😭

    • @jaggirl
      @jaggirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      👍💚💚

    • @christineb5033
      @christineb5033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      So well said

    • @ox9218
      @ox9218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thanks your comment got me teary-eyed

    • @nessaseetah1805
      @nessaseetah1805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      They are made in His image. ♡♡♡

    • @jayalexander121
      @jayalexander121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nessaseetah1805 oh yes, god really was looking down on them!

  • @maryefromky
    @maryefromky 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    as a native Appalachian, from KY and as a person who is very, very deeply rooted to Appalachia, thank you for just like, treating them like humans.

    • @JayDees-p8i
      @JayDees-p8i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      me too. hey cuz.

    • @virtualmadworld
      @virtualmadworld หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ll be honest, I had to look up what Appalachian was. Are people not nice to you because of where you are from? Am I missing something?

    • @russblack443
      @russblack443 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@virtualmadworldthere are people who live in that area of the country that have been in little isolated communities with only a very few families for over 200 years. Back in the hills there is alot of poverty, ignorance and intermarriage for generations. It's not the fault of the people who are affected by it. They are born into it and don't really know any better. many were force to leave school at a very early age and work to help support their families. Needless to say people from the outside world are usually not very kind to them. I have family from eastern Kentucky that were still plowing with a mule and planting tobacco in the late 60s. Some relatives of my uncles were so poor they didn't even have a outhouse. His father Everett was completely illiterate and I'm not sure if he had ever been to school and his mother Suddy had a second grade education. That is the reason they came to Detroit was to break the cycle and escape that life and give their kids a chance. There are people living until this day in Appalachia who are worse off than so called 3rd world countries. Our government and charities go and help oversea and turn their heads and ignore the problems at home

  • @RootsandRefugeFarm
    @RootsandRefugeFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2245

    Mark, I really loved to see your tenderness here. Also, I didn't realize how petite the Whittakers are! This was sweet to watch!

    • @marysunshine5587
      @marysunshine5587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      I love this video I enjoyed watching Ray is so cute love the way he slammed that watermelon and his Cheeto pants though

    • @youngdeezy6969
      @youngdeezy6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Ya they seem to be about 5 feet tall

    • @edwardstarling1835
      @edwardstarling1835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      I wish this guy would go into the section of Appalachia in new jersey called the ramapo mountains. There lives the only legal nj native tribe. They arent exactly natives though. They are a mix between natives, run away slaves and british from the british soldiers. These people managed to live in these mountains for decades and is located in a rather wealthy area of nj. They are called the jackson whites. They stretch all the way in ny state. Tread with severe caution. These people are not friendly. They are imbred from years of isolation. They have shot at people and approached vehicles with weapons before. They also patrol the area with a make shift police officer of the community. It is a very strange place.

    • @Amba_Gyuwity
      @Amba_Gyuwity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@edwardstarling1835 Ohhh I'd love to see that!!!

    • @MustafarRecRoom
      @MustafarRecRoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Amba_Gyuwity Watch the documentary Mann vs. Ford....you'll get some insight into the Ramapough....and how crappy they were/are treated.

  • @lundbeatz
    @lundbeatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2848

    God bless you mark. Thank you for everything you do!

    • @possumprincess5397
      @possumprincess5397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Wow Lund I love your work and did not expect to see u under this video :)

    • @arsek503
      @arsek503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LUND?? Yo I love your music! It's so awesome to see you here:)

    • @davidmarshall6970
      @davidmarshall6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you’re the real lund, helllo! It’s dope you watch swu as well

    • @KariLynn15382
      @KariLynn15382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lund I am truly disappointed in you. This is a terrible video he needs to get them help. That’s coming from a bitch whose listened to you for almost ten years

    • @davidmarshall6970
      @davidmarshall6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Self check, its lund

  • @bradtoops5108
    @bradtoops5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1093

    I hope no one takes this the wrong way... but all she really wanted was a microwave. Something we all take for granted. So glad to see they got everything they wanted

    • @bonjovirocks24
      @bonjovirocks24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      EXACTLY! We take so much for granted that is a “wish & a dream” for many others. They could have filled up their carts even more, but got what they thought they wanted & needed. #Gratitude ❤️

    • @lindsaymick8774
      @lindsaymick8774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree! So nice to see this!! We really all do take so much for granted. I would love to go around and help feed the homeless and help people out! If I had the money I would bc I have been down on my luck many times! ❤️

    • @bradtoops5108
      @bradtoops5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sadly a lot of the so called homeless people could easily work and are junkies. Giving the real homeless people a bad name and I wont give money to pan handlers because I dont want to fuel an addiction.

    • @addistacer8907
      @addistacer8907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah I can’t imagine living without one for so long tbh

    • @TheEyeSeesAll
      @TheEyeSeesAll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I take this the wrong way. How? Any way you can think of. OUTRAGE!!! Bbbweaaahhhhhhh

  • @silviademarchi7254
    @silviademarchi7254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    I was laughing so hard the whole time because they are so innocent and funny. The way they grabbed the very first thing they saw was genuine. They are adorable and nice people. Ray is very funny! He was so content to buy new shoes... I am so happy you have not just the money but the time to help them and to make them feel good. Lots of love to you and to them! ❤

  • @nancy92792
    @nancy92792 ปีที่แล้ว +851

    Timmy very delicately placing his watermelon in the cart and then Ray just dropping his in cracked me up 🤣

    • @diannareese6940
      @diannareese6940 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      That and the hats were my favorite parts of the video

    • @florcorazon1397
      @florcorazon1397 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Lmbo ! I was surprised Ray didn't crack up the watermelon...he is sooo sweet ! Bless his heart and all his siblings.

    • @dentheplayer2409
      @dentheplayer2409 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I loved how Ray spitted in the car😂

    • @arturoaguilar875
      @arturoaguilar875 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@diannareese6940 love also when Timmy repeat when someone said waltmart.

    • @Billy-MF-Wright
      @Billy-MF-Wright ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dentheplayer2409 I was wondering if anyone caught that 🤣🤣🤣

  • @laurendeaves376
    @laurendeaves376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +709

    I love that mark wasn’t embarrassed by them or trying to explain away their behaviour but simply accepted them as they are

    • @angieburden8356
      @angieburden8356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I agree. It says so much about Mark's character. I have a son with Autism and I basically can tell what type of person someone is by the way they react to my son.

    • @90sbaby1
      @90sbaby1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      15:30 mark is fxxcking hot

    • @swedenoble6083
      @swedenoble6083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great job
      Mark
      Guidence, trust
      Compassion
      Wonderful
      ❤️

    • @robjohnson6747
      @robjohnson6747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can’t agree anymore with you ! Pride is our biggest fault at times !

    • @pabloramos420
      @pabloramos420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was thinking this exact same thing , Mark is a good soul ❤️

  • @arkine11
    @arkine11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3382

    Ray getting all dressed up and his hair done for his first Walmart trip is so sweet.

    • @BrainsandFaith
      @BrainsandFaith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      I thought it was really awesome and sweet too, they are such a great family❤️

    • @virgodvolkenvaderland9228
      @virgodvolkenvaderland9228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      @@BrainsandFaith yeah, they're not bad people. I still feel bad for them though, I hope they don't feel like we regard them as some kind of freak show.

    • @BrainsandFaith
      @BrainsandFaith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@virgodvolkenvaderland9228 I’m sure that they love the support we all have for them❤️ 🙏🏻 they are great people

    • @90sbaby1
      @90sbaby1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMAOO

    • @SunBearDabs
      @SunBearDabs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I was thinking the same thing, that jacket was definitely fresh 💯

  • @VampDaVegan
    @VampDaVegan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Why isnt the daughter the other betty cleaning the place up and making sure Ray has pampers on ans clean trousers on that mark bought . Hes walking around always in pee or poo and sitting eveeywhere spreading it. The elder Betty does alot for the family . Larrys daughter should be helping. 😞

  • @stephanieanderson8586
    @stephanieanderson8586 ปีที่แล้ว +1729

    Broke my heart when Betty said that Ray went to church once but doesn't go anymore because some woman made fun of him 💔I hope that woman learns what church is truly about. God's unconditional love. May she find love and compassion in her heart.

    • @georgegil2299
      @georgegil2299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sick t wisted. People....in this world.that laugh at peoples.pain
      ......that's a different type of twisted

    • @Nik-rl4vh
      @Nik-rl4vh ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Yeah then at Walmart you can hear the stranger lady saying "my goodness it sounds like he's having a heart attack

    • @mayerfan03
      @mayerfan03 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      That is where you will find the most judgmental, it is no surprise

    • @debbiehause8229
      @debbiehause8229 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I agree! So heartbreaking 😢
      KJV James 2:3 “And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:”
      Too many people think they’re too good for people who haven’t been as blessed as they have. That could be them someday (what with the economy being as bad as it is) if the company they’re with folds due to the cost of inflation.
      And I pray they don’t, but one never knows 🤷‍♀️
      Thank you for standing up and saying it was wrong for the lady in the church was wrong!

    • @georgegil2299
      @georgegil2299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wowowowowowoeoe..what are u doing bro....we can respect the disabilities...and the people born different....but we ain't respecting no gays................throw coffee on there white shoes....fuck biden let's go trump

  • @Feurthan
    @Feurthan ปีที่แล้ว +940

    Timmy gently putting his watermelon in the cart and Ray tossing it into his made me laugh. Thank you Mark for taking this family shopping.

    • @orbita1
      @orbita1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I laughed at this bit too, really heartwarming

    • @slickslock814
      @slickslock814 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just an idea for Ray's knees. Ever hear of Ben-Gay? It's about $10 for a large tube & Wal*Mart, CVS, Walgreens & even most grocery stores have it. That really helps me when I have my arthritis flare ups. Sometimes sore knees can REALLY HURT MORE than people know. I feel bad that he can't communicate very well to tell how bad it's hurting! Also, another thing my brother discovered from his chiropractor is that Tonic Water has 'Quinine' in it - so buy Ray some Tonic Water & it will also help A LOT ( Trouble is, it tastes weird / sort of bitter & you have to develop a taste for it - but some people like me, like it & it works great!! Drink half a litre bottle & it works wonders for sore muscles due to arthritis! One more trick is a shot glass of half Southern Comfort with half honey in it & eat it with a spoon & it helps before bed time so he can sleep better, no lie! My Polish/Slovak Grandmother used to give me some before bed when I got bad knee pains, as young as 7 years old! The Doctor calls them "growing pains" no matter how old a person is - those ideas I mentioned ALL HELP!! And...if your wondering, I'm not an alcoholic ( some people jump to conclusions) but let me tell you when I was very little, Id lay in bed crying with terrible knee pain & it mostly happened in summer which is strange!? Mark, did you ever buy Ray some Advil?? Also, great for knee pain. - OR - Get a Doctor to call in some 300 mg. of Ibuprofin (for inflammation of knees shoulders, ankles & other joint pain! Love Your videos of this kind hearted family!! They might not have a lot but they know what love is! Love & Prayers to everyone in the Whitaker Family! They sure are good folks! They could certainly use some help regarding housework, making beds, do they have a place to shower or bathe? If they don't, thats a darn shame!! I know the summer weather gets REAL HUMID & IS TERRIBLEY HOT & SO MANY OF THEM ALL CRAMMED IN THAT LITTLE HOME MUST BE HARD.. unless they have a creek nearby to go swimming into cool off! Also, they ABSOLUTELY DESERVE A NICE PORCH WITH CHAIRS & WINDOWS - A LOT OF FOLKS IN W.VA LOVE TO SIT OUT ON THE PORCH & JUST CHAT WITH ONE ANOTHER & TYPICALLY NEIGHBORS COME BY TO VISIT. There's a lot of brotherly love back east. Neighbors watch out for each other & if they have gardens, they share their food it produces. Many women can those vegetables, etc. for winter, but since Betty is the only one that is taking such good care of everyone ( I'm sure she doesn't always have a mess in the kitchen bc that can happen to anyone - that's life-unless your wealthy & have a maid! Mark, I think Rey really appreciates how much you help him & I know he looks up at you like your a brother to him! The people are the best people & I feel bad for them. They make the best out of any bad situation & truly watch out for one another! Love & Prayers to you all! ❤🙏❤️

    • @yo_its_rabbid
      @yo_its_rabbid 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ray said :D

    • @DayyvidWins
      @DayyvidWins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SHE HUH GMK HUH YA

    • @jean2740
      @jean2740 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ray was like it's a melon so what !!

  • @madimi156
    @madimi156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2017

    Ray reaching for Mark's hand in the parking lot is just way too precious.

    • @caseykelso1
      @caseykelso1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Made me cry.

    • @fishscalecocaine
      @fishscalecocaine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@caseykelso1 lmao really? That shit made u cry? 😂

    • @medicatedmenorah
      @medicatedmenorah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      That was so sweet. You can tell he trusts Mark.

    • @Markuden
      @Markuden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I used to work with mentally handicapped people. First time when I was young and in training and we go for a walk and grabbed my hand I was like; Okay dont think about were that hand has been before.

    • @yeny7194
      @yeny7194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@fishscalecocaine made me cry too lol

  • @planetrock5864
    @planetrock5864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2688

    When Timmŷ saw that big bag of dog food for the dogs and grabbed it immediately..made my heart melt, he was thinking of the pets and that says alot!

    • @xenzeta8673
      @xenzeta8673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      bro he probably wanted it for himself ROFL

    • @lastdays8500
      @lastdays8500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xenzeta8673 shut up

    • @Stranglethroat
      @Stranglethroat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      And the dogs were so excited when they all came home.
      So good to see, they're clearly loved

    • @michellelannon831
      @michellelannon831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree!~

    • @fireguyry4987
      @fireguyry4987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@xenzeta8673 😂😂bruh that’s wrong

  • @victoryredcolorado
    @victoryredcolorado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8081

    So awesome, your picture of them was so beautiful. Just think how many other families everywhere stuck in their house with disabilities that don't ever get out like this. Made my day ❤

    • @EastCoast.80
      @EastCoast.80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Wish this family the best. Wish I could meet them.

    • @janetwarren2686
      @janetwarren2686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Me too

    • @maryshaffer8474
      @maryshaffer8474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Sensory overload. Take a big nap later.

    • @americangirl8535
      @americangirl8535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I only wonder where Ray's clothes went. I would like to see him cleaned up .

    • @veragaston4846
      @veragaston4846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I love watching them 😍 they are very much appreciated and loved

  • @justinfrei547
    @justinfrei547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Timmy was happy as hell with that Watermellon🤣 "I GOT ONE!" It's good to see people genuinely happy for things we take for granted.

    • @pineapplelady7662
      @pineapplelady7662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love Ray just throwing his in the basket lol.

    • @dylanpeterson6192
      @dylanpeterson6192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That "I got one" made me laugh and tear up a bit. Dude makes me happy.

    • @glenclarkchidley3637
      @glenclarkchidley3637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They were all thoughtful about their choices.
      Probably their best day out as a family.

    • @makaveli087
      @makaveli087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@Donatella Loncar Yeah, what people like this *really* need is Democrats destroying the economy & making sure everybody uses the correct gender proNouns. Manchin isn't cowardly enough for his own party. Scary Stuff. Scary Words. Scary World.

    • @leesadexter7187
      @leesadexter7187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I smiled the whole video and I love the watermelon how he tossed it in there.. and then the chips how they threw them in the basket that was so cute and so funny

  • @debrataggart116
    @debrataggart116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1201

    When you asked Betty if she ever had boyfriends, the way she smiled it was like the years melted away and she was a young girl again. It was so sweet.

    • @daniellemcclain1494
      @daniellemcclain1494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      yes she kinda blushed it was really sweet

    • @Kellylynn_
      @Kellylynn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      RIGHT!

    • @jasminmendoza7579
      @jasminmendoza7579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wait what is the time stamp i think I missed it somewhere in the video 😭😭

    • @mirukuun
      @mirukuun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jasminmendoza7579 5:34

    • @jeffguzman6497
      @jeffguzman6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      so did she have boyfriends?

  • @suzanne86
    @suzanne86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    when ray reached out to grab marks hand just really shows how much they trust him its so sweet

  • @migz8024
    @migz8024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +549

    Please never stop visiting this family. It’s truly a blessing what you’ve done for them. I love each and everyone of them and you can really tell that they have came out of their shells in the last few years because of you.

  • @thechalkshack
    @thechalkshack 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    It’s insane that I have such a huge soft spot for this family… I just learned about them and I can’t get enough of their videos! Thank you for all that you do for them!

  • @carsoncaton6130
    @carsoncaton6130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    This video brought tears to my eyes. This really goes to show that nobody ever deserves to be judged from what’s on the outside. These people are pure souls. Mark, what you are doing is amazing. It’s people like you who help us see the world through a different light.

    • @hayleyedmonds4786
      @hayleyedmonds4786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautiful words made me cry they sure are!!! 😢😢😢🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟

    • @chanikynes4525
      @chanikynes4525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So beautifully said, the vid made my cry too. Merry christmas to the Whittakers, to you and all others here.

  • @A.Olinger
    @A.Olinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    Timmy was so happy arriving at walmart. 10:32 Ray grabbing for your hand truly shows the level of trust he and his family have for you. That one gestutre told me what a wonderful person you are to this family. I'm not sure why that made me so emotional but it sure did lol

    • @simranjoshi7463
      @simranjoshi7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      :')

    • @kristinewatson3702
      @kristinewatson3702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I basically just said the same thing! This was just beautiful to watch.

    • @JillShaw
      @JillShaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 💜💙✌️

  • @amyjones1569
    @amyjones1569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +569

    I wish Betty could have a little hobby for herself. She needs a bingo buddy in WV and someone to keep an eye on the others while she has a bingo night once a week. She doesn’t know what the good things in life are because she has given her whole life to others. She’s a saint. God bless the whole family.

    • @lynnc5408
      @lynnc5408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What a beautiful idea! Surely there's people that would give up a couple hours a week to help her get out the house alone. It's necessary even if she doesn't know it. She would definitely feel good. Praying about this situation.

    • @candyshyanne
      @candyshyanne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If I lived near her I would go spend time with them OR if she wanted to I'd take her to do whatever she enjoyed

    • @ticqtocq721
      @ticqtocq721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know right!!! I Love her soooo much!!! I wish I could pick her up once a week & shower her with spa days, bingos, cruises & just a simple you are appreciated because they can’t tell her that. She could have ran away like so many other people do. But she gave up her life to make sure they stayed together & out of the system

  • @DOROSKI
    @DOROSKI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    They’re so happy. My favorite part is ray just waving hello at everyone he sees. Pure happiness in his soul. Thank you for this mark, what a wonderful thing for a day of giving

    • @TheGabriellion
      @TheGabriellion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea that part was touching, i would of love bein there talking with them also.

    • @LivingForTMH
      @LivingForTMH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That was my fav part too! Looked like a beauty queen wave with a big ol smile 🥰

    • @letsgobrandon6439
      @letsgobrandon6439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Proof that the path to happiness is not wealth.

    • @j490tgm
      @j490tgm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So glad you wrote this! It’s true! It showed them in a new light

    • @Dad-979
      @Dad-979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s this crowd related?

  • @LayMar137
    @LayMar137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1364

    Almost timid when they’re buying for themselves but no hesitance when buying for their dogs. A giving spirit when they themselves have so little? A beautiful quality.

    • @violetmartha916
      @violetmartha916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      That's exactly what I thought. It also warmed my heart to see how happy that trip made Timmy. 😭💕

    • @Vancouver_Island_Guy
      @Vancouver_Island_Guy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly what I thought beautiful souls ❤❤

    • @cherr6red
      @cherr6red 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Southern hospitality at its finest! Theyd give they shirt off their back if you needed it. Proud to be from southeastern KY

    • @DWBJosh
      @DWBJosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cherr6red is that where they are from? I keep wanting to look but always dang forget lol. I grew up in pikeville and we don’t have any toll booths there so that’s what is throwing me off I guess!!

    • @breakfast_platter
      @breakfast_platter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DWBJosh They live in West Virginia but Kentucky is very similar

  • @bellagrace9812
    @bellagrace9812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +734

    The look on Timmy's face as he's leaving Walmart with his cart full is priceless. You can tell he is so proud and happy.
    Next time you go shopping bring a female to help Lorraine with those colorful bras. You can see she really would have loved to have had one. This was a joy to watch. Much love to the Whitaker's from North Carolina.💕💕💕

    • @nadi269
      @nadi269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Omg yes, Timmy is so cute, he's like a baby, they he's smiling and just happy and his little burp in the car on the way home... I loved watching that .. idk I'm sad and happy at the same time. I'm so grateful I have 4 healthy boys... It could all be so different

    • @edwardstarling1835
      @edwardstarling1835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yea. The hot pink one. Make her look all sexy so maybe this time ray can get a piece. I saw the way he looked at her in the bra section.

    • @ceeejay9112
      @ceeejay9112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@edwardstarling1835 what the actual..
      Why be like that

    • @edwardstarling1835
      @edwardstarling1835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ceeejay9112 be like what? I was being serious.

    • @ceeejay9112
      @ceeejay9112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@edwardstarling1835 you know they don't roll like that....they're brother and sister

  • @jacksonlawrence6929
    @jacksonlawrence6929 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Why are we forcing ray to go outside at the end when he is clearly in pain and not feeling it?

  • @NOTATTS
    @NOTATTS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1838

    My boy Ray Knows what he wants !

    • @michelleobamasthicccocc822
      @michelleobamasthicccocc822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      A mouthful of boogers

    • @AChunkyDog
      @AChunkyDog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@michelleobamasthicccocc822
      Had me dying. What ever makes him happy, I guess!

    • @petepeter1857
      @petepeter1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@michelleobamasthicccocc822 So edgy. Bet you're fun at funerals, too.

    • @michelleobamasthicccocc822
      @michelleobamasthicccocc822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@AChunkyDog his chew technique was meta af

    • @michelleobamasthicccocc822
      @michelleobamasthicccocc822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@petepeter1857 how edgy of me to observe a man enjoying a good booger

  • @Keig411
    @Keig411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1892

    I don’t think I’ve seen Lorraine smile so hard, she was even vocal in the store. I love to see it! Seeing everyone so exhausted after the shopping tickled me 🤣. You’re an awesome man, Mark. Just awesome.

    • @roberthoover4491
      @roberthoover4491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Perfectly said.

    • @MuayThaiTherapy
      @MuayThaiTherapy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @gga474
      @gga474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      I hope someone managed to help her find a bra, her eyes lit up when she saw all of the pretty colours 💜

    • @MillennialKeshia
      @MillennialKeshia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yes Lorraine is so cute..aww 💝

    • @lisaperry5999
      @lisaperry5999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@gga474 she really did

  • @laurabecker5625
    @laurabecker5625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +737

    Bless Rays heart, he put on his suit jacket to go to Wal-Mart! I'm excited for them, having a shopping spree!!!

    • @newmanoutdoors1564
      @newmanoutdoors1564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Felt the same .

    • @charliecroft7012
      @charliecroft7012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      God bless them, they are improving 🙏thank God for everything he has given me...praise God

    • @StephenCannon
      @StephenCannon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      With that sports coat dude could be in a famous rock band something called "Ray and the Sunshines".

    • @tygobermind3640
      @tygobermind3640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HEY, HEY HEY. HEY!

    • @bryanherrera8520
      @bryanherrera8520 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mark getting attacked now

  • @devinsullivan6311
    @devinsullivan6311 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Man, I started to tear up seeing Ray reach for your hand and you holding it with out a second question. The trust these people have put into you and that you earned is amazing. And the selfless care you give them is amazing as well. I wish I could help in anyway. I’m station in Virginia right now, not too far. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help the next time you come by

  • @michellelee8419
    @michellelee8419 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    Their happiness throughout Walmart and especially when walking out was beautiful! Beyond heart warming. I am so glad there are people in the community protecting them vs bullying 🙏🏻

    • @deelite6677
      @deelite6677 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      When Ray tried that hat on it was hilarious! It really looked nice. I’m glad he bought it. I was like “go playa”. Lol!!

    • @SaguaroBlossom
      @SaguaroBlossom ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Seeing Rey's joy over getting a belt, and Timmy's joy at the coloring books.

    • @Produto_Ideal
      @Produto_Ideal ปีที่แล้ว +3

      36:46 he’s saying he was “happyyyyy” at Walmart??? 😢😊

    • @BenJAMin-o1i
      @BenJAMin-o1i ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@SaguaroBlossom Timmy's a cutey pie

    • @Lisa-md7tq
      @Lisa-md7tq ปีที่แล้ว

      This is very moving.
      Does anyone know their ages?

  • @PatientBoat
    @PatientBoat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    The way Betty reacted when Mark offered to buy her a microwave is so genuine. It's interesting to see how Betty has opened up to you over the years.

    • @williams268
      @williams268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That was heartwarming

    • @oh_k8
      @oh_k8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I love how these interviews are humanizing people who we might otherwise judge unfairly just by looking at them.

    • @Bbknuckles
      @Bbknuckles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It seem like Betty is pretty “normal” compared to the rest. I guess she got lucky.

  • @gloriastewart7522
    @gloriastewart7522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Ray tickled me. He threw that watermelon in the basket. He was just grabbing stuff.😊 They
    are all sweet people. God bless you Mark for
    caring and sharing.

    • @jeffreyfunke8866
      @jeffreyfunke8866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very entertaining! Thank you God, for not being born in WV.

    • @brianz2802
      @brianz2802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The watermelon was great!

    • @ptrekboxbreaks5198
      @ptrekboxbreaks5198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brianz2802 you are the watermelon ray picked out?

    • @McRemmyBaby
      @McRemmyBaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love 😊 emoji

    • @usaisnojoke
      @usaisnojoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have to say, I busted out laughing at that scene LOL!

  • @headorr
    @headorr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Ray just makes my heart melt. Thank you so so much for doing what you're doing Mark. We need more people like you.

  • @nannyboo9832
    @nannyboo9832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2003

    All of their personalities and styles came through in this video. Seeing Lorraine bashful and pause in front of the womens’ undergarments section, Timmy getting his coloring book and holding up that onesie, Ray dressing up for the occasion, and Betty pulling/pushing the carts for her family. This entire video was tugging at my heartstrings.

    • @derfrosch1487
      @derfrosch1487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Don't do boom boom with you brother or sister and you'll be just fine

    • @koda8643
      @koda8643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      カエルDer Frosch not my real ones so I’ll be just fine 😉

    • @ehlonnaedwards73
      @ehlonnaedwards73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I think Lorraine was just so sweet when she got shy

    • @alwaysworking5077
      @alwaysworking5077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      @@derfrosch1487
      They didnt boom with their sister or brother.
      They didnt choose to be this way.
      But the joy they live no matter how simple should be an example we all try to follow...

    • @Soma_3046
      @Soma_3046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      What also comes into its own in this video are typical American clichés such as all the fat people rolling through the aisles in Walmart and the guy with the gun @ 20:34 😂

  • @CraaigMaac94
    @CraaigMaac94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    The first time I seen the whittakers I couldn't believe what I was watching but once you get past the initial stage of ignorance and see them for what they really are they are good people just trying to get by with each other! To see the progress you are making with them is nothing short of amazing!! Seeing them so excited and happy is equally as brilliant, you are a wonderful human Mark ❤

    • @localnemesis94
      @localnemesis94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree

    • @Suga29838
      @Suga29838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯 I love them

    • @sherrimccune5946
      @sherrimccune5946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. They are nice.

    • @amberm2777
      @amberm2777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Agreed. They can't help the way they are.... They are definitely victims that need to be protected. It's not their fault they were born out of incest

    • @thebowieman621
      @thebowieman621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whos whittikers lol

  • @undergroundunlimited2282
    @undergroundunlimited2282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Some people talk about it, some people do it. Thank you for the time you’ve invested in this family.

    • @unhingedunicorn423
      @unhingedunicorn423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100%

    • @theeggtimertictic1136
      @theeggtimertictic1136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's getting views and money for it. Filming them on the way home in the car was just weird and gratuitous ...

    • @Mesuxyxrxbskxkxyp
      @Mesuxyxrxbskxkxyp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like this translation better than the original, “love thy neighbor of thy tongue”

    • @BorkBloxYT
      @BorkBloxYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just don’t love your sister as yourself 😬

    • @loosegoose1975
      @loosegoose1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen

  • @S.Isaac34
    @S.Isaac34 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I’ll admit, if I was told I could “buy anything”, I would most likely purchase things I don’t even need. We’ve been so blessed.

  • @maxxmcreynolds342
    @maxxmcreynolds342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +732

    I sincerely mean this; this is one of the best pieces of content ive seen anywhere in a very long time, maybe ever. Love what you're doing and who you are Mark. Thank you.

    • @surveyingthelandscape4273
      @surveyingthelandscape4273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Agreed... Melts my heart. I think we all should keep this in mind (rather than buying useless junk for people who need nothing) for Christmas...

    • @EddieSpaghetti07
      @EddieSpaghetti07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Maxx McReynolds cutie

    • @starletbillingsley4912
      @starletbillingsley4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You can tell they are happy and enjoying their day. So simple and so sweet. And I don't know how to put it into words how it affects my perspective about everything and life in every way. This just felt good. You could feel how special this was and how enjoyable. Wonderful and your at the top of what all of us need to strive for. And you make me feel pride in being human. Takes a real unique individual to touch on people on the screen and audience like you in a way that is meaningful. We make life way more complicated than necessary. Thank you

    • @Amybtru
      @Amybtru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The first video I watched of the 3 I just felt so compelled to say just about an identical comment! This family really is fascinating and I think they’re a treasure. Thank you for this video!
      PS Ray really needs to get his knee looked at by hospital or doctor.

    • @Amybtru
      @Amybtru 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@starletbillingsley4912
      Make sure you watch the first 2 videos as well.

  • @cazsmith2358
    @cazsmith2358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    Betty is such a good sister, she really looks out for her family. You can see how much they love her, especially Timmy (nephew) and Lorraine 🥰

    • @I_am_BiG_Al
      @I_am_BiG_Al 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stunning 😍

    • @AVKnecht
      @AVKnecht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looking out? The place looks like a mess all of them have horrible health problems and everything including themselves is dirty. How the hell is this looking out? All of them need to be institutionalized ASAP.

    • @davidhunnings8221
      @davidhunnings8221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She's obviously got issues herself she's doing the best she can for her family. If you can't see that then your just a asshole

    • @cayk9444
      @cayk9444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AVKnecht she’s doing the best she can, she has mental limitations herself. Lots of Americans aren’t getting the medical care they need, so that in itself is not a reason to institutionalize them.
      Putting them in an institution would make them squeaky clean, but those places will suck the life out of them, and for what? Do some research on mental institutions before assuming it’s best for anyone. They don’t meet YOUR definition of the life they should be living, but so what? They aren’t going to have a life like you or I, ever.
      The irony is, they have more happiness than a lot of people, maybe even you

    • @danidrury9149
      @danidrury9149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AVKnecht I’m pretty sure she’s been taking care of them all since she was really young and was a victim of abuse. She did her best please f uck off

  • @mango8918
    @mango8918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    Mark, you are a genuinely good man. What you did for the Whittaker family is a true act of compassion and generosity. Setting up a go-fund-me page for the viewers to contribute is a wonderful way to help a family with true needs. They have so little and to watch them get so much pleasure from picking out the items that they wanted and placing it in their carts was heartwarming. I'm glad Betty got the microwave she wanted. Bless you and them!

    • @kingteb
      @kingteb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It was a nice thing to do, but would he have still done it if there was no camera on?

    • @mariemonn8912
      @mariemonn8912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There was a go-fund wish I seen it✝️💜

    • @mariemonn8912
      @mariemonn8912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@kingteb Mark…yep…he’s a good human being…

    • @mariemonn8912
      @mariemonn8912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Алма Казаки Bless your heart …you don’t seem to understand the human conditioning..

    • @sueskiles6959
      @sueskiles6959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Don't you think this family needs more like medical and mental health then the trip to Walmart

  • @countrydrummergirl7581
    @countrydrummergirl7581 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not trying to be negative but ever since this ken has showed up alot more. In one video mark says to him something like people think your taking from their go fund me. After watching a few more videos i think ken is taking advantage of his family

  • @TheParisHiggins
    @TheParisHiggins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    I have so much respect for Betty. She literally gave up her entire life to take care of the family. She can’t even recall a good moment from her childhood because she had to mature at a young age. It’s beautiful what she’s doing though because a lot of people would of gave up.

    • @kadeelacayo4806
      @kadeelacayo4806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That’s actually really sad and we shouldn’t be happy she did this

    • @NeverenCH
      @NeverenCH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@kadeelacayo4806 Who said anything about being happy about it ?

    • @barrekelly
      @barrekelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kadeelacayo4806 what’s sad is you “actually” struggle with comprehension🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @kadeelacayo4806
      @kadeelacayo4806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@barrekelly I don’t struggle with comprehension at all. Shit is nothing to respect

    • @hazelbyrne-ghani6651
      @hazelbyrne-ghani6651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@kadeelacayo4806 think its about respecting Bettys sacrifice and appreciating her tenacity of spirit to keep going. She has kept them together and as healthy as possible. She is a beautiful human. It's not about liking her struggles or taking joy in her suffering . It's about being inspired by her humanity.

  • @sarahanne2512
    @sarahanne2512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    The way they were all so drained coming back from the store. They shopped til they dropped, as my mom would say. How sweet and pure.

    • @caitlinharper9824
      @caitlinharper9824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes! I was watching and I was like...this is literally exactly the way I feel after any trip to Walmart. 😂

    • @victoriamayo5774
      @victoriamayo5774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

  • @amandajuarez9397
    @amandajuarez9397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +849

    I love how Ray dressed up for his big day out :)

    • @cwilliams3480
      @cwilliams3480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      5:19 Betty did too 😊

    • @laylaaa_6044
      @laylaaa_6044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      they all looked quite spiffy and excited and it warmed my heart

    • @jakobmorales1176
      @jakobmorales1176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved seeing reach for the camera mans hand in parking lot

    • @b.c.7741
      @b.c.7741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I liked how he spit on the back of his car seat and yips like a dog. What a waste of charity dealing with these rejects.

    • @hiii1845
      @hiii1845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jakobmorales1176 and when i think either timmy or ray made a noise when they first got there like saying hello

  • @bamjackson2530
    @bamjackson2530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +844

    Betty is the Brains, Timmy is the muscle, Ray is the heart, and Lorraine is the baby of the family.

  • @person35790
    @person35790 ปีที่แล้ว +1541

    They’re all so sweet and innocent, almost like children. I can see why their neighbors protect them so fiercely.

    • @Payote88
      @Payote88 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bet you won’t let them babysit!

    • @robosing225
      @robosing225 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      @@Payote88 kinda of a f'd up to say. Always gotta be someone out there to throw shade at the downtrodden. Hope you learn to reflect on the things you say to people and improve yourself.

    • @Payote88
      @Payote88 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@robosing225 it’s really more like truth. Ray can’t change his own pants how’s he gonna change a diaper?

    • @robosing225
      @robosing225 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      @@Payote88 Still missing the point my dude. Just because you _can_ say rude shit doesn't mean you should. Context matters. Your comment came out of left field when the original comment was just trying to be nice and thoughtful.
      I understand we can say what we want while being free to express ourselves, and while im not saying you can't say anything I'm just saying you could be more considerate and mindful of what you're saying about people is all.
      There's plenty of "truth" we can spit out about anyone anywhere for any reason. But most people don't do it needlessly because context matters and being polite is a thing too.

    • @Payote88
      @Payote88 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@robosing225 alright Mr philosophical.. if you felt what I felt and thought like I thought you’d act exactly as I act.
      From my perspective, I’ve seen people say far worse on average about my culture then what I said about this cultural “norm.” Again from my perspective I was far nicer then people have been to me and will continue to do so but I am entitled to my opinion as are you. Feel free to disagree but my reality is mine, and yours is yours you can’t tell me how to feel about a situation or to “be nice when I see something clearly wrong. Remember Jesus smites sinners he’s not always “nice.” Have a good day.

  • @mayavenuemisfit814
    @mayavenuemisfit814 ปีที่แล้ว +785

    It's really good to see someone humanizing this family instead of exploiting them or making fun of them. Sometimes you can't always help the cards you're dealt in life, all you can do is try to play them the best you can. And that's what this family is doing.

    • @ancaorbulov9660
      @ancaorbulov9660 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      He gives them money.
      They spent well what he gave them... fixed the roof,buy a truck,built a new tiny house next to the old one

    • @blessedbythebest1003
      @blessedbythebest1003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yessss❤

    • @rachaelsmith2249
      @rachaelsmith2249 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@z.m7483he bought all the stuff they wanted. The money made from these videos, he gives to the family. He’s given them over $30,000!

    • @rachaelsmith2249
      @rachaelsmith2249 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      This guy interviews lots of ppl that get overlooked by society. I enjoy listening to everyone’s stories. I think it brings ppl together and creates a sense of community and understanding that the way we judge one another, just because we’re different, isn’t it.

    • @leahMinneapolis
      @leahMinneapolis ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh please, he's exploiting them for profit In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump took an overwhelming victory in West Virginia, garnering 68.5% of the state's vote, his best performance of any state. Inbreeding is a GOP mainstay & strategy...

  • @TheFpCassini
    @TheFpCassini 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    34:00 the filmmaker doesn't take Ray's knee pain seriously. How about getting Ray some Advil and a doctor instead of cajoling him to ham it up for the camera?

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol nobody will give him anything for his knee. It’s always bothering him.

  • @BridgesofMC
    @BridgesofMC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +418

    Poor Ray, I wish he was able to get to a doctor for that knee. His cries of pain are heart breaking. Thanks for helping them n keeping in touch with them. You're probably the only person that has offered them any assistance in a long time.

    • @d4mskippy746
      @d4mskippy746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ikr. Ray was so excited😊

    • @BridgesofMC
      @BridgesofMC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@d4mskippy746 You could tell they all were ❤️

    • @amrita4468
      @amrita4468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I agree. Heartbreaking. He sounds like a child and you can tell the pain is severe.

    • @trialnterror
      @trialnterror 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He needs a doctor for his knee

    • @trialnterror
      @trialnterror 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      At least get Ray some Ibuprofen !

  • @lukki7ster
    @lukki7ster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +779

    Ray cracks me up. They make me smile, even thinkin about the doggies with that big bag of food. Thanks Mark for hanging out with them and hooking them up on some essentials

    • @Ginny71166
      @Ginny71166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      And spitting on the inside of the car door… 😌

    • @CharleysMom2
      @CharleysMom2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Ray needed some medical attention that knee is very painful and he needs some kind of pain relief could be a gout attack or Something he was also embarrassed about coming back out on the porch with his soiled pants he knew that they were soiled seems no one else did. I feel bad for him I have RA and gout I know he was in some awful pain.

    • @kreeperfrm559
      @kreeperfrm559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ginny71166 I don't know why that made me crack up, when I read that I saw it lol

    • @trishlett40
      @trishlett40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Ginny71166 - I thought I saw him do that too, poor Ray knows no difference.

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kreeperfrm559 everyone’s all mad at me that I laughed too screw this page it’s full of a bunch of pussys I guess let’s not get all honcho on this thing listen in high then a Pittsburg kite on crystal right now my names daral I got a truck I drive and I love life I love it I wear a strap on with a duck face mask while I get my but sprung on the weekends I do my self mostly with my dildo I sell them at truck stops to other truckers on meth that are to afraid to go into the sex store and admit they go both ways it’s a good job I sell a lot most truckers are bi sexual and go both ways because of the crystal kinkyness it’s that dragon I tell ya she’s a demon ha ha ah aha ha

  • @MomTheEbayer101
    @MomTheEbayer101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2306

    I want the absolute best for all of them, but it’s something about Timmy & Ray that’s pulling at my heart strings! ❤️

    • @blakesweirdinstrument6448
      @blakesweirdinstrument6448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      @@andrewjames4346 What an absolut horried comment to make! Shame on you

    • @andrewjames4346
      @andrewjames4346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@blakesweirdinstrument6448 It's not a persons God given right to have a child....eugenics and forced sterilisation should be legal. These people should have been identified early on and prevented from procreating!

    • @blakesweirdinstrument6448
      @blakesweirdinstrument6448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@andrewjames4346 What I reacted on was the "put down" part.
      I don't come from the states so I don't have much of a clue of how much of these actually goes on nowadays.
      But as the one made the original comment, both Timmy and Ray melts my heart. I mean they all do but those two melts my way more

    • @andrewjames4346
      @andrewjames4346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@blakesweirdinstrument6448 If you see an animal or person suffering is it not more human to help it move on? They have no quality of life. They have no quality of health.
      Is it better to tell a lie that brings a smile or tell the truth that brings a tear.

    • @blakesweirdinstrument6448
      @blakesweirdinstrument6448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@andrewjames4346 Depends on in what way they are suffering in. When it come to this family, most of them are in a age where they probaly cannot not have children anyway.
      I really don't see why you'd be pointing out that. The best you can do, to make they as comfortble as possible is to see that they get medical attention when needed. They enjoy thier life it seems.
      I get what you are saying but I still think its rather messed up that you would talk of such things

  • @Schemez-16vhiphopbeatz
    @Schemez-16vhiphopbeatz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bettie could have moved away and started a family but choose to look after her siblings ect well done to her

    • @IanHanserwight
      @IanHanserwight 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't let that fool you. It had a lot to do with the 3 disability checks she gets every month for them.

  • @cellfaware30
    @cellfaware30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +711

    Timmy def needs a regular shopping trip..he was living his BEST LIFE..his smile is just beaming 😁

    • @cellfaware30
      @cellfaware30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Timmy looked high as a kite on life on the way back..Dammit I LOVED this trip for them all.

    • @frankie5354
      @frankie5354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Timmy is always so happy. I loved seeing him enjoying his time at Walmart.

    • @zenodee
      @zenodee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      for some reason i dont know of i feel like I fucks wit Timmy and Ray them boys seem cool and laid back

    • @P_willy
      @P_willy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree the excitement and smile is everything

    • @Lin.D.SaY.
      @Lin.D.SaY. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zenodee fr. You can tell they have a good genuine soul

  • @gilbogabbins5076
    @gilbogabbins5076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    The Whittakers series is great, and the channel really gives a better understanding to marginalized groups/ members of society. I found all the Appalachia videos really interesting. Great content Mark, thank you from the UK

    • @MarieLuvsNate
      @MarieLuvsNate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@This-account-is-hacked Are you for real??? GOD dislikes people like YOU!! They are innocents. Whatever happened in their family tree had zero to do with them! Yes, they are a product of incest... but THEY didn't commit that act... their parents did! That's like blaming you if your mother smoked crack when she was pregnant with you, and you were born with birth defects. Just how ignorant are you? You need compassion my friend. Do some research and read the bible... You need JESUS!!

    • @Lovely_Linda_777
      @Lovely_Linda_777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@This-account-is-hacked you are the one who needs to feel shame! Shame for judging others FOR NO REASON!!! 🤢🤮

    • @Lovely_Linda_777
      @Lovely_Linda_777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MarieLuvsNate you said it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @HitTheBricks89
      @HitTheBricks89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@This-account-is-hacked ha ha The only thing you know about shame or what your make believe god hates is the skinny junkie snitch who nobody loves looking back in the mirror at yer. Cringe... if folk saw you and the Whittakers out in the street together you'd be the one people hated, not them . Go hit another pipe and try hard to not think about how nobody ever calls on you and how totally shit your pathetic little life is .

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HitTheBricks89 I got super high off crystal meth shards tonight I’m all wrapped up and cozy in my sleeping bag with my pipe and some bread and cheese 🧀 and my flesh light

  • @VinnieVega
    @VinnieVega 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1371

    This could possibly be the best time of their lives, or at least since their parents passed away. Great job mark! God Bless you, and your efforts with these wonderful, misunderstood people.

    • @nunixnunix04
      @nunixnunix04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@phillippasteur3904 i think they're trying to say that their best times had been with their parents. the commenter's not saying that their parents' deaths were their best times

    • @kristyw89
      @kristyw89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@phillippasteur3904 they mean this is the first time they've had fun or dinner something new since their parents had past. As in they did more things while they were alive but kind of fell into a routine afterwards

    • @turdfurgeson517
      @turdfurgeson517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kristyw89 honestly it’s 👌 people like that are a perfect example of deff ears. Not even worth your time.

    • @markbudinsky6273
      @markbudinsky6273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Doubtful. But you're certainly watching a different video than I am. There are nuances you clearly don't see. In short, I'm glad Mark helped them. But they're all clearly much better people than he is. He just does this to make money. This is a temporary do good. He'll move on and be the grifter he is. They will continue to exist in the manner they have been for Decades. The Whitakers have more common sense than most of my contractors hires. This is certainly not a highlight to them. They do understand what he's doing while he films them. And makes a spectacle of them. They are used to being made a spectacle of. They're politeness and their treatment of him and others is evident. His questions to them are elitist at a minimum. Doing good works is not his specialty. Acting is.

    • @mrjames1500
      @mrjames1500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@markbudinsky6273 If what Mark does is easy, why don’t you do it?
      Keep your ignorant mind away from positive conversation. It’s cancerous.

  • @WillieSmit-ki3ht
    @WillieSmit-ki3ht 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Mark. You've got a heart of gold. I am living in South Africa. Thanks a lot for your kindness and help to this people. God Bless.

  • @belindahopkins-leigh9193
    @belindahopkins-leigh9193 ปีที่แล้ว +1986

    I love that Ray put a jacket on to go shopping. Bless Betty she has given her life for her family x

    • @Stacy_SJA
      @Stacy_SJA ปีที่แล้ว

      Except they’re inbred… not a good family if they screw each other, selfish

    • @mrfrench00
      @mrfrench00 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      She has no choice.

    • @funnygun7938
      @funnygun7938 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Ray got that drip forreal💦🔥

    • @baileylynn6481
      @baileylynn6481 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Eidelmania that would be awesome! Would be a good way for people to know their story, perhaps receive continued support

    • @ballah1937
      @ballah1937 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Lorraine rocking the Zoom Queen shirt too, they really showed out for this outing.

  • @KD-rt9pk
    @KD-rt9pk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +653

    Just watched the most recent check up and Ray is still wearing that jacket you bought for him, this family especially ray have soft spot in their hearts for you. Keep up the good work mark 👍

    • @thebabyjoefamily759
      @thebabyjoefamily759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where did you see a recent update please?

    • @KD-rt9pk
      @KD-rt9pk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@thebabyjoefamily759 search: The Whittakers- spring 2022

    • @annaslattery3878
      @annaslattery3878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KD-rt9pk Thank you for this information

    • @philj8205
      @philj8205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I think due to Ray's nonverbal disability, it's incredibly rare for someone outside of his family to treat him the same as they treat his siblings. He probably is just as intelligent as the ones that talk, but just has a speech problem. He clearly understands so much and does his best to communicate. He's finally made a friend and I think that's beautiful.

    • @effy_kujo
      @effy_kujo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I noticed that too

  • @angelah.3402
    @angelah.3402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Timmy understood the assignment! He’s grabbing whole cases of Gatorade!

    • @trinidydae
      @trinidydae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hahaha yes!

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trinidydae I’d rub a Apple strudel all over my chest just to feel a type of way and to tell my feelings in my meth head to bang it out like American pie

    • @vannhollandiii3711
      @vannhollandiii3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How old are you?

    • @xclny
      @xclny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@This-account-is-hacked well that escalated quickly

    • @This-account-is-hacked
      @This-account-is-hacked 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xclny I don’t even know what’s going on I can’t get this hacked off my account this is just stupid sorry guys I keep on deleting my account and some how it comes back

  • @Dropkicc
    @Dropkicc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ray eating straight boogers 27:35 lmao

  • @eliseinlightz
    @eliseinlightz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +789

    I love how ray dressed up for the occasion. Thank you for taking them on a well deserved shopping trip!

    • @faxoxo2306
      @faxoxo2306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Haha Ray makes me smile and I think Hhe is Marks Favorite 🤩 (secretly) haha 😆 Mark you are so gently with the Family, God will repay you for your humbleness and giving this family something to smile about

  • @urbanfox53
    @urbanfox53 ปีที่แล้ว +640

    I have nothing but admiration for Betty who obviously holds the family together, bless them all.

    • @aydens1994
      @aydens1994 ปีที่แล้ว

      You realize in one of the videos they admit ray RAPED a woman nearby?? And they all laugh at it. These people aren’t people that you should feel bad for. They said ray forced himself on her and she was screaming. And they laugh at it. These people should be medically sterilized so they cannot reproduce and fuck up more than they already have. And 2 other family members are registered CHILD sex offenders. For raping a 13 year old girl. They are disgusting

    • @Inquisitive_Be1ry
      @Inquisitive_Be1ry 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yeah I’m guessing Betty doesn’t have any mental disorders

  • @tngrrl73
    @tngrrl73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    I also love how kind the Wal-Mart employees were to them. Especially when Ray showed the lady his knee.

    • @yourbadtrip4207
      @yourbadtrip4207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's because. It's on the camera.. Who knows

    • @luxlox9029
      @luxlox9029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@yourbadtrip4207 that’s such a negative world view. Most people would be kind and patient in this instance

    • @STTDB1990
      @STTDB1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@luxlox9029 well when the world is filled with negativity and never anything positive of course people just expect the worst. I disagree with his comment. I've traveled through west Virginia for the last 20 years and everyone I meet are friendly as can be.

    • @luxlox9029
      @luxlox9029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@STTDB1990 that isn’t true though? You just said it yourself. Do you mean the news or something? Because there’s plenty of lovely things in the news.as well. Yes there are a lot of negative things thrown at us but it’s a matter of having enough social-awareness to realise that that is only the minority

    • @mushlove6933
      @mushlove6933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@STTDB1990 there's plenty of good news. You just gotta have a different perspective. You are what you think.. you become what you surround yourself with