Exploring the Black Country on my bike (and drinking with the locals)
**definitely use the subtitles in the video - there are some very strong accents!**
Afternoon $4 Patreons!
This week I decided to do what I did when I was 11 and jump on my bike and explore. The idea was simple. Head west towards the Black Country where I aimed to meet the famously broad and incredibly witty locals and sample their local beer and food. Standing between me and the heart of the black country though were a string of "rough" estates, each one more notorious than the last. I was warned about going to these places as a kid, so it was time to see what all the fuss was about.
To be honest this turned out to be quite a chilled video and slightly differently to what I'd planned. The housing estates were fairly quiet on this sunny Monday morning, but it was in the pubs and cafe's that the video came into it's own!
See if you can pick out the following local words, unique to the area:
ay - ain't
am - are
ar - yeah
day - didn't
doe - don't
woe - won't
wore - wasn't
car/core - can't
Let me know your thoughts in the comments everyone. Who had the strongest accent?
Exploring the Black Country on my bike (and drinking with the locals) (YouTube)
Comments (43)
Bikes and pubs - the perfect day!
Gotta say one of my favs of your non hiking vids 👌🏻
Watching this and I say with love - it makes me wonder how youd do in Toronto haha. These areas are common towns in Ontario and that I grew up in, and Toronto is just.. something else entirely. Would love to see you visit it, and if you do visit the rougher areas PLEASE be careful and make sure youre fit to run. You will prob be chased with who knows what in their hand
I know I'm late watching this but it makes me want to do a similar thing cycling through richmond, california near where I live and see how bad of an area I can end up in
That really was a weird looking cat. I had that thought right before you said it.
As a Geordie who lives in Scotland, it's so funny that I've been in that Spoons! My wife's grandad lives in Wednesbury and swears by it!
My patron still isn't working even so payment taken??
28:48 proof Tom should be in storror
Tom, you might want to put out a youtube video about the issues with Patreon. I had to cancel my membership and resubscribe as my payment didn't go through on 1st August.
Glad I wasn't the only one, thought I was going mad
The Bald and Bankrupt comparison comment killed me hahaha
Delightful as always, Tom. Also, big thanks to the lads in the Reddit community! ❤️ Switching to $1 tier then back to $4 fixed Patreon's idiocy and brought the content back.
Thank you for your support Nadja!
That video was so much fun. I really enjoy the authenticity of it. Nothing is played up or faked for views, just pure real life. Plus you’re brave cycling down a skinny path next to a canal after having four (three and a half?) beers. Brave man!
Thanks Stuart! to be honest the idea of falling in the canal was not the worst thing in the world! roasting!
Thanks Tom. Slime tubes, just keep riding and they seal up, as you found out the hard way.
Amazing! surely I have to wait a little while and pump it up before I can ride?
All this stuff is increasingly becoming my most beloved YouTube watches. An adventure that genuinely inspires me to step out of my insular comfort zone and communicate with other people on a very human level. Thanks for this, Tom!
That's great to hear Storpey! it doesn't take hardly any effort really, just a bit of initial bravery/confidence to get into the swing of it!
Fun Watch thanks Tom. Still live round the dcortner from the Croft. Loved the storror bit at the end. Totally missed that Showcase had shut :-(
Thanks Lard, the croft is my spiritual home. Almost shed a tear at Showcase. Incredibly nostalgic.
Love when the $4 tier is blessed
Thanks Dustin! it hasn't been as often as I'd aimed for but I'm striving to give you good content!
Have you ever thought of doing something in Herefordshire, Tom? Lots of cider to try, bit further between pubs though!
Or reckon you could do the Malvern Hills, North to South, in a day.
18:55 oh man this was tough. good on him for seemingly handling it as best he could.
Yeah inspirational!
Great video
Cheers Ashley!
Grew up in Cradley Heath, always a pleasure to hear proper Black Country. Bostin!
Ta Steve! great ayit!
Great video as always! I hope new baby, Verity and yourself are well. Especially after the shitshow you faced on the previous video. We’re always going to support you
Thanks Hannah! we're all doing great thanks :)
I grew up in Harden/Goscote, this is the most dangerous thing you've ever done!
What was the maddest thing you ever saw or heard about?
i was cackling when you left the first pub and your first words were "i'm gonna aim for another pub"- sounds just like me
haha. Once you pop you can't stop
The Brummie Peter Santenello!! Thanks Tom, enjoyed this one!
Had to look him up. I like his style!
Will enjoy this!! Received my mission across England poster the other day, absolutely amazing! Hope you start more merch, desperate for a GW hoodie 😏
Thanks Harry! Merch will be coming soon, just been super busy with work/family life and want to get it right too!
Can’t wait to see these pubs based on the thumbnail.
Didn't delve into any really rough pubs, maybe next time ;)