White Jamaican on Growing Up In Kin-gston, TikTok Fame, & Speaking Patois | Sidequestz

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    ‪@side.questz‬ is the Jamaican legend. Today we talk about art, living in Kingston, Jamaica, TikTok fame, and falling in love with Jamaican women. WELCOME TO CAMP!
    Thank you to Bubs, FÜM, and Beam for supporting our hangout
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  • @shaho4063
    @shaho4063 Před 7 měsíci +1934

    I’m currently living in Jamaica studying in Kingston but originally from Belize, my family is of Lebanese descent and one time i grew my beard out and a random jamaican guy called me “Suicide Bomma” 😂. Now all my Jamaican friends call me that as a nickname.

    • @Izlandprincess1
      @Izlandprincess1 Před 7 měsíci +244

      No sah mi a dead....Jamaicans and these nicknames....no chill at all

    • @55jaymack
      @55jaymack Před 7 měsíci +114

      Those nicknames stick 🤣🤣🤣

    • @stuart6478
      @stuart6478 Před 7 měsíci +25

      DOPE

    • @reeseb.6985
      @reeseb.6985 Před 7 měsíci +54

      Hush ya! Wi wikkid bad. LOL

    • @OliVeeTV
      @OliVeeTV Před 7 měsíci +8

      Hahaha

  • @ayoitsnigelgaming
    @ayoitsnigelgaming Před 7 měsíci +566

    ‘Of Many One People’. Wish the world would adopt this Jamaican concept. The world would be a better place.

    • @worldwise2023
      @worldwise2023 Před 7 měsíci +57

      Out of Many One People**

    • @cognitionup5211
      @cognitionup5211 Před 7 měsíci +14

      The Motto is spot on, but the functionality of this is dismal; for Jamaica operates as a ‘“out of many we are SOME people’” society!

    • @Tiko_Deemz15
      @Tiko_Deemz15 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @ayoitsnigelgaming fr my bro, would be a way better place. cant wait to go back home and enjoy the people

    • @shjakes
      @shjakes Před 7 měsíci +6

      You and the world know...that is just a catch-phrase tho'. "ONE PEOPLE"... yeah right!!🤔

    • @user-qb9lo1sk9z
      @user-qb9lo1sk9z Před 7 měsíci +8

      Don’t be fooled, many Caribbean countries are still home to an INCREDIBLE amount of people who show little to no tolerance for people they disagree with.

  • @klthronechairrental9501
    @klthronechairrental9501 Před 6 měsíci +153

    This guy is a real yardman, he is the culture

    • @seedkered
      @seedkered Před 2 měsíci +1

      super well-spoken, intelligent. I learned things from this video, thanks fellas!

    • @bumboclaatgaming3375
      @bumboclaatgaming3375 Před měsícem

      Real yaadman.

  • @CourtsideLeon
    @CourtsideLeon Před 6 měsíci +266

    As a Jamaican American, I have to say this interview was pretty cool. I was afraid of the 2 hours but it was well worth it. Kudos 🇯🇲

  • @barrylloyd5864
    @barrylloyd5864 Před 7 měsíci +147

    " I am a local", those words ring true to our motto,--out of many one people! Love dah yute yah!

  • @mast1286
    @mast1286 Před 6 měsíci +139

    This guy is basically my new favorite on CZcams videos for the last 3 or 4 months now! I appreciate the depictions of how easy going people from Jamaica 🇯🇲 can be and it makes me wish the whole world would take notes to the social acceptance and openness that Jamaican culture can display. AGWANBOSSI!!! BROWN MAN! ❤❤❤

    • @Garblegox
      @Garblegox Před 4 měsíci +2

      It made me realize the one part of Jamaican culture I rarely see is just folks on the sidewalk, in chitchat mode.

    • @le_sebasti4723
      @le_sebasti4723 Před 2 měsíci

      Social acceptance and openness? I mean, homosexuality is still a big taboo in Jamaica

    • @connorhopkins610
      @connorhopkins610 Před 2 měsíci

      I do wonder what it looks like in violent moments or situations gone wrong though.

    • @kristoskalemanis
      @kristoskalemanis Před 18 dny +1

      I was super exited to hear him talking for 2 hours.

  • @glenmcdaniel
    @glenmcdaniel Před 6 měsíci +99

    His description of how race is perceived in Jamaica is spot on. His description of Jamaican nicknames cracked me up.

  • @reeseb.6985
    @reeseb.6985 Před 7 měsíci +202

    I still don’t get why it’s hard for Americans especially to grasp that there are different races and ethnicities in Jamaica just like in the US. I get the “you don’t look Jamaican” so often it’s exhausting to keep explaining. Jamaica’s history is so rich and I’m enjoying uncovering my family’s diverse history. It’s true Jamaica is a mostly Black (African) country, but we’re truly out of many one people.

    • @hockeygirl8401
      @hockeygirl8401 Před 7 měsíci +14

      Girl you’re right. The ignorance levels of so many people boogie me. Buy some books y’all.

    • @chevalierdenoir754
      @chevalierdenoir754 Před 7 měsíci +7

      the population has also shifted alot in Jamaica due to excessive migration. Jamaica has the same level of brain drain that countries at war have so those who can afford to leave the country, they migrate. The population has become increasingly dark-skinned black and African within the past 25 years.

    • @Soulbirdami
      @Soulbirdami Před 7 měsíci +13

      Because many confuse nationality with ethnicity.

    • @reeseb.6985
      @reeseb.6985 Před 6 měsíci +24

      @@chevalierdenoir754 This is false. Jamaica has always been a predominantly Black (African) country. In fact, the percentage of the Black population is decreasing (was around 87% 10+ years ago and now about 77%) due to more mixing of the races and an influx of new Asian immigrants. We as Black people in Jamaica come in all shades.

    • @chevalierdenoir754
      @chevalierdenoir754 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@reeseb.6985 Like seriously when did I ever say Jamaica was not always a predominantly black society? Would you please show me where and when, where and when i SAID THAT? I SAID that Jamaica has become even more black this is a FACT. Check the urban centers now vs. 1996. Now I went to an exclusive prep school in the early 90's, I went to a traditional high school in the mid 90's to early 2000's. I've been back I can say with 1000 percent certainty Jamaica is blacker than ever and that is fine. The stinge of colonialism is most evident in the Baby Boomer Generation, like my parents etc they are both black but have very mixed backgrounds and you can tell by looking at them. During the 1970's all of my paternal extended relatives, friends, and more have fled the country to Canada and that has not stopped. Also, a lot of people from rural Jamaica migrate they don't even move to Kingston, straight from the country to overseas. Are you denying the brain drain in Jamaica? Peter and Paul, Stella Marris today vs. 1996 just watch the School Challenge Quiz. By the way before Colombus got here they were no black ppl kmt.

  • @elfredawright
    @elfredawright Před 7 měsíci +353

    Bob Marley died 42 years ago. His music transcends cultures and races because he sang about unifying themes of peace and love, social justice, fighting against "isms and scisms" - a challenge to fight against racism, colonialism, etc. Bob is unparalleled. He was a true Jamaican who was not in it for the money but to deliver a message that continues to reverberate around the world to this day. RIP Bob. ❤🇯🇲🇨🇦

    • @mattk8810
      @mattk8810 Před 7 měsíci +6

      He sang about it because he was mixed race. There was a time during his era where mixed people experienced serious racism

    • @royboy2084
      @royboy2084 Před 7 měsíci +1

      You make it sound like you knew the basic of what Bob stands for but yet you don't know the age he died smh. When you speaking about a legend like BM, you get every detail right. Stop being a another vulture on the culture. Oh and Mattthebat, think for yourself and do some actual research.

    • @scotthughes7440
      @scotthughes7440 Před 7 měsíci +8

      What does that have to do with this white dude speaking patois?

    • @rashidasalmon5873
      @rashidasalmon5873 Před 7 měsíci +7

      ​@@royboy2084You should always write a person's name out don't abbrevirate it.❤

    • @lstjam2295
      @lstjam2295 Před 7 měsíci +7

      @@scotthughes7440 "A video about a Jamaican guy so I will talk about the only other Jamaican guy I know" lmao

  • @evandercaldwell9993
    @evandercaldwell9993 Před 7 měsíci +132

    OH MAAAAAN, THIS IS REALLY A GIFT, THANK YOU MARK!!!! I LOOOOOVE SIDEQUESTZ, NOTHING MAKES ME LAUGH HARDER THAN HIM!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 SO HAPPY TO GET TO KNOW HIM BETTER AS A PERSON!!!!!!

  • @xrystiang8923
    @xrystiang8923 Před 7 měsíci +101

    Yes mark!! As a white guy that grew up in the caribbean, this guy is awesome. Love his clips, glad to see someone have him on for a long form

  • @JoseFlores-so2ed
    @JoseFlores-so2ed Před 5 měsíci +38

    In the song “Hey Baby” by Stephen Marley and obviously one of the goats mos def, he says “Ive been gone awhile away from you and i hope you OVERstand”. Now i know why he says overstand instead of UNDERstand. Thank you!

  • @juicewilliss
    @juicewilliss Před 7 měsíci +85

    There's nothing crazier than hearing an asian with a Jamaican accent. That shit blew my mind 🤯

    • @redpillras3456
      @redpillras3456 Před 6 měsíci +21

      In Jamaica they call East Asian Jamaicans mr or Miss chin lol

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 Před 6 měsíci +9

      What's even crazier is hearing them speak in patois and reading a newspaper in Chinese now that's the wild part! Jamaica to the world

    • @Kapulot
      @Kapulot Před 3 měsíci +2

      Hahaa similar experience in Belize, I met an Asian bus driver with Belizean accent.

    • @feliciawright1750
      @feliciawright1750 Před měsícem

      There a lot a Asian in Jamaica, you clearly don't know history

    • @feliciawright1750
      @feliciawright1750 Před měsícem

      2:17 YOU WE HAVE A LOT OF DIFFERENT CULTURES, SO JAMAICAN ARE NOT SURPRISED 3:58 bullshit, so he's not Jamaican,

  • @astreet339
    @astreet339 Před 7 měsíci +84

    I love the way he come in and out of his Jamaican accent

    • @EmpressQueenB
      @EmpressQueenB Před 5 měsíci +3

      That was the sweetest part

    • @JanetCousins-to3hz
      @JanetCousins-to3hz Před 2 měsíci +1

      That is how many Jamaicans speak, especially in casual situations

    • @shotbygiovanni7335
      @shotbygiovanni7335 Před 13 dny

      M if I don’t have an English accent and I randomly start using English accent in n out of conversation seems like I’m forcing it no ?

  • @prince00thieves60
    @prince00thieves60 Před 5 měsíci +28

    First time I met a white Jamaican was in high school and at the same time. One of my teachers was a Chinese Jamaican first time ever seeing that. Jamaica is a lot more incredibly diverse than most people think! Awesome interview! Rep the 305 big dawwwwwg

    • @ChadWarwick0
      @ChadWarwick0 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Her name might not be chin or chung but it's something Chinese like

  • @kimkim8760
    @kimkim8760 Před 6 měsíci +41

    Jamaican are really and truly patriotic. We support each other hardcore

  • @fourthdownback6035
    @fourthdownback6035 Před 7 měsíci +383

    Dude you keep hitting this out of the park with these guests! Just a suggestion, would you consider doing Nardwuar if he was up for it? Guy never gets a real look for all the crazy interviews he’s done.

    • @bukdjath
      @bukdjath Před 7 měsíci +30

      🔥🔥🔥 Great suggestion

    • @maddyewton5802
      @maddyewton5802 Před 7 měsíci +31

      Nardwuar is a mythical creature. Getting him on a podcast would be more than legendary. Love that dude great suggestion.

    • @daniloventura112
      @daniloventura112 Před 7 měsíci +5

      I agree. This man hasn't put out a dud yet.

    • @rjim1
      @rjim1 Před 7 měsíci +9

      Great suggestion mate but I reckon he's got more chance of getting Elvis on the pod than him sadly! Part of Nardwuar's appeal is that he isn't available for interviews and it builds mystique, he's extremely calculated with his actions and it's worked to build his brand over the years so it has to be respected.
      it's a damn shame though because that would be an awesome interview!!

    • @markgagnon
      @markgagnon  Před 7 měsíci +98

      Would be a dream, I love Nardwuar

  • @IndefiniteMark
    @IndefiniteMark Před 7 měsíci +41

    Caught this guy making shorts a WHILE back and knew he was gonna blow up... guys got a unique take on the street 'pranks', great sense of humor and is talented asf, can't wait to see what his stuff evolves into.

  • @ShaniceN
    @ShaniceN Před 5 měsíci +23

    Yeah I'm Jamaican and and I live in Jamaica. Gideon was honest, shared his perspective and he did a pretty good job explaining subtle nuances about being Jamaican. I loved this interview and I love his videos. Hope to see more from him. Thank you for this!

  • @MarkJBBowen
    @MarkJBBowen Před 7 měsíci +147

    Amazing discussion, as a light skinned Jamaican I found it to be on point, accurate, truthful and yet amusing also. Very well done.

    • @Es97Coqui
      @Es97Coqui Před 6 měsíci +4

      “As a light skinned Jamaica..” What does that mean? Do people actively call out the shade of your skin in Jamaica?

    • @MarkJBBowen
      @MarkJBBowen Před 6 měsíci +31

      @@Es97Coqui yes they do. People are called Browning, red man, whiteman , coolie, missa chin, these are all commonly used and actually that is what this entire video is about. Jamaicans are not racist but they do try to define your race and nationality immediately. They also commonly say things like "fat gyal", to describe people, that would be considered rude in other cultures. It is not meant to be rude here just how we talk.

    • @gi7685
      @gi7685 Před 6 měsíci

      MarkJBBowen
      That shit stupid asf..
      Calling each other different terms when being from the same place.. i notice all these places that been colonised do the same shit.. smh.. you can say "thats just how we talk, it's not racist" but sure is fucken ignorant.

    • @tokiburoak7457
      @tokiburoak7457 Před 6 měsíci

      What are indians or chinese called?@@MarkJBBowen

    • @msware0104
      @msware0104 Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@MarkJBBowenYou’re correct. I’m American, but my husband is Jamaican. They also call someone “Marga” if they’re skinny, and name people by their profession… ex. Cookie for a chef, Singy for a singer, etc.

  • @Noooo789
    @Noooo789 Před 7 měsíci +66

    LETSSS GOOOOOOO MARK bringing a amazing guest once again, that’s why you make the big bucks! Insane consistency🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @bigmike4923
    @bigmike4923 Před 6 měsíci +87

    I used to work at a tire shop with a Guyanese guy who introduced me to dancehall and my life has not been the same since😂

  • @zackarygee3133
    @zackarygee3133 Před 7 měsíci +31

    Every single second of this was interesting! That man is aware of everything around him, he is legit

  • @eudithdarby79
    @eudithdarby79 Před 6 měsíci +116

    I’m so proud of this young man how he embraces Jamaica and its culture.

    • @ericparis224
      @ericparis224 Před 5 měsíci +39

      he's Jamaican tho lol

    • @stayglued2108
      @stayglued2108 Před 5 měsíci +26

      Bro he IS Jamaican! He's not embracing something he learned about from his cousin.

    • @joshmorris5322
      @joshmorris5322 Před 5 měsíci +12

      Are you serious 😂😂😂😂😂 i don't think you watched the interview

    • @youvegotmail6297
      @youvegotmail6297 Před 5 měsíci

      i think they're referring to him highlighting jamaican culture in the states@@joshmorris5322

    • @joshmorris5322
      @joshmorris5322 Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@Elitistt just like the 77 people that liked the comment 🤣🤣🤣

  • @gofres
    @gofres Před 6 měsíci +51

    I love hearing how cultures and languages blend between each other as they merge. Jamaican English is a beautiful poetry.
    We see this warping of language to a lesser extent in different parts of the UK where each region has its own words and meanings but Jamaica just puts this on steroids!
    Bob said it all, "one love, one heart"... We are all one people.

  • @kinoquengversabilityvevo4791
    @kinoquengversabilityvevo4791 Před 7 měsíci +40

    One thing i can say i was born here and been here my whole life and am sure i couldn't explain this shit like him! hes spot on bro he's no fake bro .. respect to him hes a G

  • @thesaulsampath8541
    @thesaulsampath8541 Před 7 měsíci +47

    He explain everything perfectly 🇯🇲

  • @davethehatatkins708
    @davethehatatkins708 Před 21 dnem +3

    Great interview.. Gideon, saw you through your shorts.. massive respect to you after this.. great interviewer.. empathic, listens, proper conversation.. so enlightening..

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy5551 Před 6 měsíci +18

    I love this guy’s channel, his pranks are hilarious. I especially love his Jamaican ones because Patois is a beautiful language and I love learning about it.

  • @RyanSavour
    @RyanSavour Před 7 měsíci +59

    I'm Barbadian and let me tell you that our nicknames are mostly descriptive too. I think it's a caribbean thing. Every neighborhood has a"tall man", "short man", "Fat man" etc..😂

    • @Wonderkid44
      @Wonderkid44 Před 7 měsíci +5

      😂

    • @deerock153
      @deerock153 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Indeed😂

    • @kingjah007
      @kingjah007 Před 6 měsíci +10

      Same in St Maarten but Jamaicans are on another level with the nicknames

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Bajan?*

    • @mnqolivia
      @mnqolivia Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@tahileebrown5161 He is correct. Bajan is slang for Barbadian. Bajan is more popular these days.

  • @noahseaga8727
    @noahseaga8727 Před 4 měsíci +27

    Sorry this is crazy for me cause I know mark from university and Gideon from school in Jamaica… the world is SMALL

  • @shivanjramchandani5175
    @shivanjramchandani5175 Před 7 měsíci +42

    Great podcast fam, Thanks for supporting the island man

    • @markgagnon
      @markgagnon  Před 7 měsíci +11

      Of course I love Jamaicans haha

  • @realSaPLife
    @realSaPLife Před 5 měsíci +73

    I work with twelve men from Jamaica. Nicknames are real. We got: Nose, Squirrel, Iron, Big Boy, Major, Neegle, Fui, Schoolboy, Goalie, Dragon, Killer Bean and Tallman. They call me either General or Mafia

    • @CactusBrannigan
      @CactusBrannigan Před 3 měsíci +8

      I’ve got 1 Jamaican friend, he keeps telling me I should get dreads and he calls my son “curly yute” lmao

  • @mituscustoms7796
    @mituscustoms7796 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Finally. I been looking for a interview with Sidequestz for months.

    • @ejl74
      @ejl74 Před 17 dny

      He’s one of my favs. I work w mainly Jamaicans and they are the best. Hard workers and they love America.

  • @jiolo
    @jiolo Před 6 měsíci +17

    petition to make sidequestz voice NPCs in GTA 6, i love this guy so much! wished rockstar would hire him 🖤

  • @giancarlomorrocco
    @giancarlomorrocco Před 7 měsíci +134

    He needs to do much more of the Jamaican sketches.

    • @HawtMummas
      @HawtMummas Před 7 měsíci +14

      I think what it is is you need to watch more Jamacan sketches

    • @gp977
      @gp977 Před 6 měsíci

      Yes more

  • @gurpy
    @gurpy Před 7 měsíci +16

    My retention rate was so high this video. Glad to see you put our thoughts into words Mark. Ly

  • @sunofsonz
    @sunofsonz Před 7 měsíci +63

    As a black Jamaica it was truly a shock to hear him wish he were black when he was a child. Like I never would’ve thought that. I want to meet a non black Jamaican and hear their experiences. There is rarely any place where they meet besides school and even then it’s rare

    • @bleeem
      @bleeem Před 7 měsíci +19

      And it makes sense, you never want to be the odd one out, everybody wants to fit him. Its higkey a survival thing for a lot of people, i went through something like this because the first 7 years in school i always went to a private school so when i went to a private school with straight up hood dudes i had to change how i spoke and thigns like that, i always been from a hood but never had the strong """"hood""""" accent, but after i finished school i talked kinda 50/50, sometimes i talked in the most hood way possible and others i speak very nerdy because thats who i was at my private school.

    • @Livingrentfreeinyomind77
      @Livingrentfreeinyomind77 Před 6 měsíci +10

      White Jamaican here. Yeah, it didn’t feel that great to stand out so much, esp as a shy person. It wasn’t fun having my art teacher point to me in class and say ‘ in the states she wouldn’t be white’ and being the center of that discussion, or other children snickering about me when we talked about slavery in class- like i am the symbol of all evil lol. And just walking around, people can make a big deal, and with crime and being a female, so often it’s better to just not put yourself out there, literally lol. I always felt people would make fun of how soft spoken I was, etc- I had this impression like I was too soft in general and that wasn’t good. But that’s also my personality and the fact that I’m from a more sheltered part of town. Jamaicans are usually very bold and I’m not lol

    • @adammckenzie6074
      @adammckenzie6074 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Theres every type of Jamaican in toronto

    • @Livingrentfreeinyomind77
      @Livingrentfreeinyomind77 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@adammckenzie6074 yes, I feel like we should be free to just be how we are. We’re not all the same.

    • @sunofsonz
      @sunofsonz Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@Livingrentfreeinyomind77 I’m sorry you endured that! You didn’t deserve that. There’s a lot of healing to be done. If it makes you feel any better I wasn’t the typical Jamaican either (and I grew up in country 🥲), very shy and awkward and couldn’t dance to save my life, this set me up for bullying and being known as the weird girl. I hope you’ve had better experiences since then and I hope nowadays kids are kinder

  • @domwick4890
    @domwick4890 Před 7 měsíci +80

    I feel him, being a black German comes with weird questions as well lol

    • @markgagnon
      @markgagnon  Před 7 měsíci +32

      People like boxes and categories I think

    • @yannickingermany
      @yannickingermany Před 7 měsíci +8

      "und wo genau kommst du ursprünglich?" 😂

    • @domwick4890
      @domwick4890 Před 7 měsíci +7

      @@yannickingermany Mannheim

    • @yannickingermany
      @yannickingermany Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@domwick4890 😂 nicht weit entfernt. Grüße aus Freiburg

    • @josephreid4810
      @josephreid4810 Před 6 měsíci

      😮😂😊😂🎉😮🎉😮😂😮

  • @orandyjohnson2659
    @orandyjohnson2659 Před 7 měsíci +7

    This is a great interview about my country, and my Jamaican brother @side.questz has educated the listeners well.

  • @HotHoneyAndSpice
    @HotHoneyAndSpice Před 6 měsíci +16

    Gideon is so handsome. And that accent 😮‍💨😍 I have a hard time believing he has trouble with the ladies but as a fellow introvert I totally understand his perspective.

  • @Ban00
    @Ban00 Před 7 měsíci +58

    This is the guy Chet Hanks wishes he was

    • @women-mw1uh
      @women-mw1uh Před 7 měsíci +7

      Chet Hanks is a legend tho

    • @rickydrip4050
      @rickydrip4050 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@women-mw1uhyou wish

    • @women-mw1uh
      @women-mw1uh Před 7 měsíci

      @@rickydrip4050 watch him on The Adam Friedland Show. There's no way you can not like him.

    • @jennalud4748
      @jennalud4748 Před 7 měsíci +2

      🤣😂🤣😂

    • @redpillras3456
      @redpillras3456 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Chet is a honorary Jamaican
      Mind yuh mouth

  • @rubye2957
    @rubye2957 Před 7 měsíci +16

    This has become my favorite podcast to listen to. My favorite episode so far is the Paul Sutter episode everything was explained simple. Good stuff

    • @markgagnon
      @markgagnon  Před 7 měsíci +3

      I appreciate you checking them out my dawg

  • @darienkinne1347
    @darienkinne1347 Před 7 měsíci +15

    This dude is hilarious. Saw some of his clips, and was stoked to see him as a guest and get some background.

  • @michaelparker5749
    @michaelparker5749 Před 7 měsíci +53

    Definitely can relate with a lot of this. Big up mi Jamaican dem!

  • @yaadise7en636
    @yaadise7en636 Před 7 měsíci +26

    *Bruv had me when he said “Fish” 😂😂😂 I’m gon subscribe now. My goodness!* 😂😂😂
    Great conversation for the people that aren’t used to our culture to understand.

    • @MilesNiska
      @MilesNiska Před 6 měsíci

      What’s the insult mean? Can you describe the context and explanation

    • @rhajadescarlett4576
      @rhajadescarlett4576 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Fish and battyman is gay person battyman is str8 gay amd fish swing both ways lol

  • @user-kz6jy3zd4o
    @user-kz6jy3zd4o Před 7 měsíci +12

    Enjoyed this interview, sidequestz is really entertaining lmao

  • @nayyt4393
    @nayyt4393 Před 6 měsíci +8

    really enjoy this man's video's. I was 1 of those that didn't think he was Jamaican! glad I got the hear the back ground.

  • @Xander102
    @Xander102 Před 7 měsíci +86

    I as a white Canadian had my best friend who was from Trinidad 🇹🇹, long story short are parents made an arrangement where I moved to Trinidad 🇹🇹 with my best friend Bolan. I stayed for 2 years at the age of 12 . I had the best time , and I really enjoyed this conversation. Such a random guest . This is why I love this channel . Well done sir 😊!!!

    • @LioNelMessi-zm7ci
      @LioNelMessi-zm7ci Před 7 měsíci +6

      How did a show about jamaica remind you about Trinidad🤔🤔

    • @starz8227
      @starz8227 Před 7 měsíci +17

      ​@@LioNelMessi-zm7cibecause jamaica isnt the only country in the caribbean? And not the only country that speaks patois?

    • @trashtaffy
      @trashtaffy Před 6 měsíci +3

      i wanna hear the long story. sounds interesting as heck.

    • @Nathan-xe8pg
      @Nathan-xe8pg Před 6 měsíci +3

      ​@starz8227 sorry but patois literally Jamaican culture yea others use it but it's not the same accent

    • @starz8227
      @starz8227 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Nathan-xe8pg huh? What are you on about? That doesnt even add anything to the converstation. Jamaica doesnt own patois, whats the point of calling it a Jamaican thing when you just stated everyone else's is different? Theres a lot of people that speak patois and if you dont want to hear it fine, leave. Jamaica isnt the only caribbean country around, get over yourself

  • @nicolassullivan7746
    @nicolassullivan7746 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thanks for this one. This guy been making my days lately

  • @benitob2037
    @benitob2037 Před 7 měsíci +36

    I love this, I relate to this being mixed as well and light skin. Where I come from in Puerto Rico or in most of the Caribbean, we come in all colors. It really is hard to explain to second generation or American kids that I’m mixed. I loved learning more patios and Gideon’s story’s were fun to hear. Bless up y’all.

  • @Majestic1Love
    @Majestic1Love Před 5 měsíci +6

    I Really Liked The Respectful Curiosity Of This Interviewer!
    He Did A Bloody Good Job!! 🇬🇧🇯🇲

  • @EmpressQueenB
    @EmpressQueenB Před 5 měsíci +5

    Not how I found you Mark, but so glad I did. This was an amazing interview. As a Jamaican yuh mek mi proud Sidequestz!! He broke tings dung suh nicely. Big up all Jamaicans dung ah yah and abroad!!!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @TheStratoBarb
    @TheStratoBarb Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sidequestz is my fav street prank content creator right now, the way he clowns himself is just too good!! I really wish i could do something like that one day, iv always wanted to find a way to be self confident enough and post it on social media, since im a kid iv always wanted to try it.. and the way he does it is reallly inspiring!!

  • @StephWells
    @StephWells Před 7 měsíci +19

    If a man said to me “beat up the Cervix” I’d die 😂😂

  • @abokwu
    @abokwu Před 7 měsíci +51

    @15:32 Etymology
    It is generally understood that the term comes from the Hindi and Telugu word kulī (क़ुली)(కూలి), meaning "day-labourer", which is probably associated with the Urdu word kulī (قلی), meaning "slave". The Urdu word is thought to come from the Tamil word kulī ("hire" or "hireling"). The word kūli, meaning "wages", is present throughout the Dravidian language family, with the exception of the North Dravidian branch.
    It is also thought that the Hindi word qulī could have originated from the name of a Gujarati aboriginal tribe or caste.
    The Chinese word kǔlì (苦力) is an instance of phono-semantic matching that literally translates to "bitter strength" but is more commonly understood as "hard labour".[citation needed]
    In 1727, Engelbert Kämpfer described coolies as dock labourers who would unload Dutch merchant ships at Nagasaki in Japan.

    • @URaggedybetch
      @URaggedybetch Před 7 měsíci +4

      Yup. Now we just spell it “coolie”

    • @stuart6478
      @stuart6478 Před 7 měsíci +1

      thank you so much

    • @nicholef.8764
      @nicholef.8764 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Makes sense the majority of Indian descents came to Jamaica as indentured servants

    • @sheldonlamey7010
      @sheldonlamey7010 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Yes I was Taught By my Mom She's half Indian ( Jamaican🇯🇲) that coolie is a Racial slur My Mom hates the word and I've seen Indians in Belize who don't like to be called Word also Trinidad is different though.

    • @curtisthomas2670
      @curtisthomas2670 Před 6 měsíci +5

      It's hella racist to use it in Trinidad and Tobago

  • @jalenwilson3036
    @jalenwilson3036 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I love Side Questz. And now i found your channel, you ask some genuinely good questions. Cant wait to hook this up to listen to whenever.

  • @crazycreewilliams
    @crazycreewilliams Před měsícem +1

    This was good. I've always seen this guy and always wondered his story. I'm so grateful for podcasts. Everyone's story is being told. BIGUP!

  • @travelkee9542
    @travelkee9542 Před 6 měsíci +10

    This was a great interview! Especially when you discussed race being a social construct! 👐🏾🎯

  • @CorinneWoods
    @CorinneWoods Před 6 měsíci +4

    I love this guy! Thank you for interviewing him I’ve always wondered what his story was!

  • @Midas4x
    @Midas4x Před 7 měsíci +34

    In Jamaica coolie isn't a slur, we call anyone with curly / straight hair coolie

    • @redpillras3456
      @redpillras3456 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Correct

    • @bigjus3751
      @bigjus3751 Před 5 měsíci +1

      It originates from the 'Coolie' rice pickers and agricultural workers from India which would have migrated to the west indies around the 1930s, but as you say it's not a racial slur.

    • @Midas4x
      @Midas4x Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@bigjus3751 naturally it originated from the slur, but meaning is different,
      Another slur word that Jamaicans use that isn't meant as a slur is "pickney" which means child and it originated from pickinini which is a slur for black children

    • @bigjus3751
      @bigjus3751 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Midas4x it's more of a racial slur in other west indian islands that have a larger Asian presence but not much in Jamaica. My mum used 'pickney' all the time when my brothers and I were yuuts, but she used it as a general term for kids even white ones!

    • @ashpeters5046
      @ashpeters5046 Před 5 měsíci

      Surinam was a Dutch colony; there is a big indian community in Surinam and Holland. They are referred to as ‘koelie’s’ which is considered a racial slur. It originated in Asia around the time of the VOC. Again Dutch slavers used this word for enslaved Indonesian people who worked the field.

  • @tyreccelowe7662
    @tyreccelowe7662 Před 6 měsíci +2

    These questions are amazing the atmosphere amazing the speech pronunciation amazing you look proper and wow this podcast is probably one of the best I've ever seen in my life and I fully mean that , large up yourself bro ‼️

  • @paulachin9130
    @paulachin9130 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Two intelligent guys I'm so glad i found this because ive never heard of either of them and now subscribed for sure. One of the best interviews I've heard and didnt want it ti end..

  • @wutflex
    @wutflex Před 7 měsíci +34

    I been wanting to know more about this dude 😂 mad funny

  • @TheSingerkid
    @TheSingerkid Před 7 měsíci +26

    Jamaica to di world 🗣️🇯🇲

  • @danp420
    @danp420 Před 7 měsíci +2

    really enjoyed listening to this, I'm sure Sidequestz will be more present in CZcams.

  • @whatsgrowingon
    @whatsgrowingon Před 6 měsíci +4

    Bro ive been waiting for someone to finally interview this dude. Ive been lovin his channel. Hell ya. Finally.

  • @Ohlevia
    @Ohlevia Před 5 měsíci +3

    The Interviewer did extensive research to conduct this interview. Appreciate it

  • @RepDaVinci
    @RepDaVinci Před 6 měsíci +7

    I worked with a white boy from Jamaica back in the 90’s. He had locks and everything. This dude reminds me so much of him. Good interview. 👍🏽

  • @yourwrongloserhaha
    @yourwrongloserhaha Před 7 měsíci +5

    this pod is so good thank you mark

  • @2young554
    @2young554 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I grew up in a small Midwest town, and didn’t really have much diversity until I moved away after high school. But when I lived in Minnesota I had the pleasure of working for a Caribbean food truck, and those people, to this day, are the most welcoming, caring, and real people I’ve ever met. I hope to visit Jamaica soon 🔥

  • @doyle6000
    @doyle6000 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks! Will definitely watch more Camp Gagnon episodes!

  • @Lilbee730
    @Lilbee730 Před 7 měsíci +7

    This is cool as hell. Seen some of his bits and thought he was super funny. Cool to see his accent loosening up as you got further into the interview, patois is beautiful to listen to, and he got cool stuff to say :)

  • @PiStOlNomics
    @PiStOlNomics Před 7 měsíci +6

    Dude seems chill. Great interview homie 💯

  • @masonkrcmarik7303
    @masonkrcmarik7303 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Incredible pod fellas. Gideons shorts are hysterical

  • @rohitrajputltd
    @rohitrajputltd Před 7 měsíci +5

    tuned in to camp and caught a vibe fr, killing the game mark 🙏

  • @benrogers4859
    @benrogers4859 Před 7 měsíci +36

    Really looking forward to watching this tonight as a huge fan of Flagrant who had been married to an amazing Jamacian woman and working with Jamaicans for almost 15 years. I'm around Jamaicans so much I find myself cussing and speaking to myself in my head in patois and slipping bits of it into my speech without realizing or thinking about it.

    • @sanjaybailey835
      @sanjaybailey835 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I think you should start a CZcams day in the life it would be intriguing to see you interact with them 😂😂😂

    • @LivieLiv723
      @LivieLiv723 Před 5 měsíci +2

      😂😂😂😂 wow that would be interesting to witness based on your profile pic haha 😂

  • @amicquel87685
    @amicquel87685 Před 7 měsíci +85

    JAMAICA - Out of many, one people - I love this!!! Actually, there are different variations of patois. Interesting to note is-- patois is NOT unique to Jamaica -- In addition, there is a standard form of Jamaican patois and a number of variants within Ja. There is a jamaican patois dictionary and an entire department at the University of the West Indies( Mona) dedicated to the study of language that focuses on Jamaican patois.

    • @KaChowAndTheGang
      @KaChowAndTheGang Před 7 měsíci +6

      Is it similar to how people use pigeon?

    • @legendmau5899
      @legendmau5899 Před 7 měsíci +1

      the bird?@@KaChowAndTheGang

    • @amicquel87685
      @amicquel87685 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @KaChowAndTheGang pidgin is a simplified form of a language. So, some pidgins may be considered as patois.

    • @jahmallajaima
      @jahmallajaima Před 7 měsíci

      @@amicquel87685in Hawaii da way locals speak is pidgin

    • @stuart6478
      @stuart6478 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ours more sophisticated than regular English

  • @futurespast8644
    @futurespast8644 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The comments on go to where the music is made is so spot on. Always felt this with Toronto music, it needs to be experienced in Toronto, listening to the weeknd’s mixtapes, drake, partynext and Tory lanez in Toronto, driving in the fall just hits different

  • @hzfitnesse3799
    @hzfitnesse3799 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sidequestz and Mdot is a collab that the internet is not ready for.

  • @maxshuty
    @maxshuty Před 6 měsíci +3

    I needed this interview so badly

  • @thissouthafricanlife8420
    @thissouthafricanlife8420 Před 7 měsíci +14

    Bro you got this dude!!!!! His videos are f***en hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @cl20999
    @cl20999 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent interview. When Mark circled back to "I and I" when describing the podcast as a collaborative process, he won me over as a fan. THAT'S how you show active listening and genuine interest in your guest.

  • @najmaddingahraman7953
    @najmaddingahraman7953 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Dude is so cool. I really wanted to know about him. Thanks for the interview.

  • @Kudu1987
    @Kudu1987 Před 7 měsíci +18

    That Jamaican rizz improv floored me😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @YTWorldTraveler
    @YTWorldTraveler Před 7 měsíci +14

    Fascinating vlog. It confirms everything I have learned in the past 25+ years of living with Jamaicans.

  • @davidbrazell5179
    @davidbrazell5179 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great interview! Really enjoy Sidequest content im really surprised hes not acting in Hollywood dudes str8 g

  • @asxpjoseph
    @asxpjoseph Před 7 měsíci +4

    this episode is amazing idk why its hittin harder. u both good ass conversationalists fr. i've seen dudes prank vids a few times but def gonna peep his shit further i fw bro.

  • @tonnie4u2
    @tonnie4u2 Před 7 měsíci +10

    Hey Mark this Is a dope interview as a Jamaican it cool to see you so genuinely interested in the culture. Come visit bro flagrant fans are here 2

  • @shirleyfrancis4515
    @shirleyfrancis4515 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Jamaicans, i cluding myself, never knew racism existed until i lived in the UK. Jamaicans are now aware through the internet, social media.

  • @ChieRises
    @ChieRises Před 5 měsíci +1

    Gideon you've lived your life very well so far. Many of us black people have been born in places where we were the minority - and you have felt this too at times through living in Jamaica . You're one of us. Many of us had to navigate a culture which was NOT natively ours and learnt it,learned to embrace it, and had to find ourselves and joy within it. It's hard in early life especially but it gets better and so wonderful if you have wisdom and kindness about you. Well done! Keep going. We understand much of your experience and accomplishments, the emotional growth, and spiritual significance of such as journey. 🔆
    Great interviewer too, very authentic vibe.

  • @royaltyroyalty23
    @royaltyroyalty23 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This guy is just simply, real raw and honest, Everything he explained is exactly so.,

  • @nathanlambert1502
    @nathanlambert1502 Před 7 měsíci +6

    The Jamaican content is Awsome , I could watch that all day lol

  • @Shaggie2.0
    @Shaggie2.0 Před 7 měsíci +5

    First time hearing about sidequestz and I'm a fan, Chet Hanks step your game up 😂

  • @evneleven
    @evneleven Před 6 měsíci +1

    Just love the preparation and great questions..this is awesome! First time watching your videos but i love it!

  • @labrish8193
    @labrish8193 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Earlier in the century, Jamaica was a refuge for thousands of oppressed people from different parts of the world.

  • @rasolujimi
    @rasolujimi Před 7 měsíci +7

    Repping the diversity of the Caribbean. Gideon you a funny yute bredrin, nuff respect!

  • @andrewwwskii
    @andrewwwskii Před 7 měsíci +4

    bro i still remember seeing you out here in orlando!! was a great ass time. your podcast is top tier

  • @Meccopolis
    @Meccopolis Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a great interview. Well done guys frfr

  • @okuonuora8135
    @okuonuora8135 Před 6 měsíci

    @sidequestz Love your take on the Rock. #Real #NoPosing A view from a different angle - the versatility of Jamaicans!