How Ikea was invented

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  • Two words, meat balls.
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  • @joesmo3722
    @joesmo3722 Před 4 měsíci +120

    IKEA is genuinely a genius idea. They managed to create an experience so unique they’ve cornered a market they created

  • @TheProdigalSaint
    @TheProdigalSaint Před 3 lety +2911

    As a manager at IKEA, I can confirm this is generally how our meetings go.

  • @lolo-rh2mo
    @lolo-rh2mo Před rokem +467

    This was more productive than all of corporate meetings I’ve ever been in!

    • @RutabegaNG
      @RutabegaNG Před rokem +5

      Just what I was thinking.

    • @Skooozle
      @Skooozle Před rokem +19

      They created an entire department store in 4 minutes.

    • @mjamitche5245
      @mjamitche5245 Před rokem +8

      But when he called the 3 year old though, I died.

    • @nimegajayarathna4142
      @nimegajayarathna4142 Před 11 měsíci +9

      yeaaahhh... to make one of the 20 decisions they made in 4 minutes, my company needs 5 more meetings, two team lunches, one day-out and a gazillion approvals which take up to one month.

    • @iquanyin1
      @iquanyin1 Před 7 měsíci +2

      same

  • @jeffreydevore9322
    @jeffreydevore9322 Před 3 lety +1136

    When y'all were deciding it would be Swedish and foreign, I was waiting for a comment about the fact that it meant you could get rid of the words in the instruction manuals and just use pictures and call it LEGOs for adults.

    • @vuelle9816
      @vuelle9816 Před 3 lety +19

      Isn’t LEGO danish?

    • @jeffreydevore9322
      @jeffreydevore9322 Před 3 lety +16

      @@vuelle9816 I was referring to the part at 2:46, where they decide everything in Ikea should be in Swedish. And yes, LEGO is Danish.

    • @thereno1173
      @thereno1173 Před 3 lety +4

      Glorious lol

    • @aronnemcsik
      @aronnemcsik Před 2 lety +17

      wait aren't LEGOs for adults? I mean it's from 3-99 years olds...

    • @emilynelson9174
      @emilynelson9174 Před 2 lety +8

      My husband always says that! "I love Legos, let's go to ikea!"

  • @mattsully2238
    @mattsully2238 Před 3 lety +818

    I don't know, I think they need another caffeinated drink

    • @CharlieBerens
      @CharlieBerens  Před 3 lety +297

      that's where you're wrong. I almost slept last night

    • @EXZRB
      @EXZRB Před 3 lety +41

      @@CharlieBerens uh oh, dats no bueno, sleep is for the weak, can't have that now can we.

    • @NotTheLarryDavid
      @NotTheLarryDavid Před rokem +13

      You misspelled cocaine.

    • @alaric_
      @alaric_ Před rokem +4

      @@CharlieBerens I watched an army buddy take 10 caffeine pills in one go before our Coopers Test, because he thought it would improve his performance. He ran like crazy and overtook me with a lap and then i lost him, couldn't see him anywhere. The next lap i saw him on all fours with a medic beside him.
      He survived, his reputation didn't :D Kids, stick to known chemicals and quantities! :)

    • @vonclare1
      @vonclare1 Před měsícem

      ​@@alaric_I nearly passed out reading your comment 😂😂😂
      Goodness.....! I laughed so hard
      DONT do it again.😅😅

  • @sierraamber6196
    @sierraamber6196 Před 2 lety +91

    “This isn’t a cup, this is a fluböob” is where I absolutely lost it

  • @L2.Lagrange
    @L2.Lagrange Před 3 lety +1306

    Bro Todd just wouldn't shut up. People are trying to get their work done and he just wont stop interrupting

    • @sarahdee374
      @sarahdee374 Před 3 lety +24

      Shut the eff up Donnie!

    • @CharlieBerens
      @CharlieBerens  Před 3 lety +386

      we had to write Todd up for his interruptions

    • @maprow
      @maprow Před 3 lety +12

      @@sarahdee374 Forget it, Donny, you're out of your element!

    • @bluetunacult7674
      @bluetunacult7674 Před 3 lety +14

      Hey our boy Todd came up with the name. I really like Todd I think he's got a lot of potential.

    • @sicilianeye
      @sicilianeye Před 3 lety +4

      @@CharlieBerens Fire the troublemaker. He's a cancer.

  • @Em-os1yz
    @Em-os1yz Před 3 lety +338

    You just unlocked a memory I forgot I had. I went to an IKEA with my aunt and uncle when I was a kid but didn't understand you could eat in the store. So I thought it was a dream that we ate there my whole life. Until right now.

  • @theglitchgamer8530
    @theglitchgamer8530 Před 3 lety +835

    "This isn't a cup, it's a flubööb"

  • @papichurro2115
    @papichurro2115 Před 3 lety +301

    The plant will be the only thing that comes assembled lolololol

  • @GraceMarchello
    @GraceMarchello Před 3 lety +1836

    Todd, you are loved, you are valued, and one day you're going make it big. Hang in der buddy! 😉

    • @CharlieBerens
      @CharlieBerens  Před 3 lety +808

      we try to limit Todd's positive reinforcement

    • @GraceMarchello
      @GraceMarchello Před 3 lety +83

      @@CharlieBerens Of course, we can't have too much positivity in these trying times 😂

    • @jaybarnish77
      @jaybarnish77 Před 3 lety +61

      Can't be feeding into Tod's ego now.
      Pride comes before the fall.

    • @mrgallbladder
      @mrgallbladder Před 3 lety +20

      You is kind, you is smart, you's important.

    • @robcampbell3235
      @robcampbell3235 Před 3 lety +2

      @@GraceMarchello 0Q

  • @sidebussi261
    @sidebussi261 Před 3 lety +425

    And that, children, is why we don't snort sawdust.

    • @iwinrar5207
      @iwinrar5207 Před 3 lety +12

      Or that's why we do!

    • @sidebussi261
      @sidebussi261 Před 3 lety +9

      @@iwinrar5207 well, at least give Todd some, too.

    • @iwinrar5207
      @iwinrar5207 Před 3 lety +4

      @@sidebussi261 well maybe if he would shut up for a damn minute he would get some too

    • @rykercarlson2713
      @rykercarlson2713 Před 3 lety +1

      I snorted smarties

    • @sidebussi261
      @sidebussi261 Před 3 lety

      @@iwinrar5207 Right? Innovation demands that sometimes we just trust the process and not ask questions. The Todds of this world just fail to understand that!

  • @jenniferhagan1130
    @jenniferhagan1130 Před 3 lety +497

    Dying laughing! We just had our 1st IKEA visit a month ago, and my man definitely couldn't leave until he found a package of those damn meatballs. You are spot on!

    • @jennyrossman4614
      @jennyrossman4614 Před 3 lety +2

      HELLO JENNIFER 👋👋🎄🎄

    • @emilynelson9174
      @emilynelson9174 Před 2 lety +4

      I know the cafeteria in st louis closed for lickdown and recently reopened. But idk about other locations. My POINT is... you GOTTA get the meatballs from the cafeteria, not just the freezer lol

    • @AliceYobby
      @AliceYobby Před rokem

      @@emilynelson9174hello fellow st louisan!! IKEA was my first job as a teen right after they opened up, and I was just about to say the same thing

    • @alaric_
      @alaric_ Před rokem +1

      I am 44 years old and have managed with luck and sheer will to avoid going to Ikea. If i manage to keep this up, i will die a happy man.

    • @griffina5192
      @griffina5192 Před 8 měsíci

      @@alaric_why?

  • @drunkprobly5906
    @drunkprobly5906 Před 3 lety +278

    The most important part of getting the men in is the incredible, driftable, shopping carts.

    • @haywood12
      @haywood12 Před 3 lety +14

      It's incredibly easy and so much fun to drift that thing

    • @Sisterlisk
      @Sisterlisk Před 2 lety +2

      I hate the shopping carts, they're frickin dangerous

    • @markderbyshire3867
      @markderbyshire3867 Před 2 lety +7

      @@Sisterlisk not to be sexist but this literally proves the fact that it’s “getting the men in” not thine woman!

    • @LockeAnimations
      @LockeAnimations Před 2 lety

      @@markderbyshire3867 If you start a sentence with "Not to be sexist", you're definitely going to be sexist.

    • @stringlarson1247
      @stringlarson1247 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Sisterlisk safety 3rd. It's Darwanism from Sweden. Also called Dagravenfluger.

  • @anthonyrock-the-universal-one

    i just reported myself to HR for watching this while at work.
    meatballs.

  • @rangerstedfast
    @rangerstedfast Před rokem +103

    I live in China, this is the first of your videos that randomly got sent to me. Your content penetrates even the great firewall, keep it up!

    • @SY-ky8xi
      @SY-ky8xi Před 8 měsíci

      Where in China?

    • @2kaza
      @2kaza Před 4 měsíci +1

      Nice to have you bud

  • @noreenvance5554
    @noreenvance5554 Před 3 lety +222

    "I really like Todd" as Todd is trying to remember how to call HR as he dies inside!

  • @texasdes142
    @texasdes142 Před 3 lety +94

    My first time going through ikea, I panicked because I thought I was lost. It was just the magic of the corn maze.

  • @MSTjernslien
    @MSTjernslien Před 3 lety +286

    Omg the wet paper got me 😂😂

  • @rachaelhebblewhite2319
    @rachaelhebblewhite2319 Před 3 lety +243

    "So I was in the corn maze and I was like, wow, if there was a bedroom here, I'd really buy everything in the bedroom" What da heck?

    • @oz_jones
      @oz_jones Před 2 lety +5

      Coke is helluva drug

    • @VixeyTeh
      @VixeyTeh Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@oz_jonesCheers to energy drinks. 🍻

  • @mikeydbeek1280
    @mikeydbeek1280 Před 3 lety +124

    "what if we just say it's Swedish"
    this is absolutely genius

    • @Justusson
      @Justusson Před 2 lety +2

      The names are actually real,.. 👍😊
      // A swede

  • @gkjsooley
    @gkjsooley Před 3 lety +65

    Hot dogs and soft serve are the prize for completing the maze.

  • @MikeOBrienMedia
    @MikeOBrienMedia Před 3 lety +574

    Genius. Charlie is about to start a wildly successful business consulting company

  • @beautifulrealist4353
    @beautifulrealist4353 Před 3 lety +830

    Yesss, this is exactly how they did it...except in a more Swedish way.

  • @123chargeit
    @123chargeit Před 2 lety +38

    Him wetting that tissue and throwing it at Todd was flat out hilarious. I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard.

  • @madspotato7844
    @madspotato7844 Před 3 lety +109

    Why is this me trying to bs a paper that’s due in an hour be like

    • @jaybarnish77
      @jaybarnish77 Před 3 lety +9

      Hahaha I thought that energy felt familiar. Couldn't figure out why until now.

  • @egrace67
    @egrace67 Před rokem +73

    😂😂😂😂meatballs!! The Swedish meatballs were exactly the reason why my husband decided to go with me to IKEA for the first time, when they first opened up! He wanted to try the Swedish meatballs and they lived up to everything he thought they would be!

    • @VixeyTeh
      @VixeyTeh Před 8 měsíci +5

      🤣 This is making me question my gender because I'm a girl that's just there for the meat balls. Whenever my family go there for mum to shop, Dad and I go grab meat balls. 😅

    • @Wired4Life2
      @Wired4Life2 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@VixeyTeh Maybe, but perhaps your dad is also signaling to you where to find good men? The best men? Men who’ll finish meatballs with you?

  • @reginabillotti
    @reginabillotti Před 3 lety +35

    Every time they say "Todd, please" I think "Shut up, Jerry"

  • @madelinelofrano5550
    @madelinelofrano5550 Před 3 lety +200

    It always freaking amazes me when Charlie doesn’t talk in a Midwestern accent

    • @studyingthewordtogether
      @studyingthewordtogether Před 3 lety +11

      I know! The first time I saw this, I didn't realize it was him until they showed his channel info at the end. Then I had to go back and rewatch it, lol. I was like, "Wow, he sounds so normal!" Lol (No shade to my Wisconsin peeps!)

    • @stringlarson1247
      @stringlarson1247 Před 2 lety +7

      It's an accent that exists along the Manitowoc Ditka line. It can also spread thru the Yoopee west to da Dakotas and even thru Canaydia.

    • @williamsstephens
      @williamsstephens Před rokem +3

      @@stringlarson1247 It's Sarah Palin's accept, so Alaska too. Prob through Canaydia.

    • @stringlarson1247
      @stringlarson1247 Před rokem

      @@williamsstephens Who?

  • @heatherhuebner4582
    @heatherhuebner4582 Před 3 lety +60

    Midwestern-er measures distance and difficulty in terms of a corn maze

    • @kailavanderwielen3588
      @kailavanderwielen3588 Před 3 lety +7

      the only true unit of measurement. we also measure time in corn mazes ;)

    • @LordBhorak
      @LordBhorak Před 3 lety +5

      @@kailavanderwielen3588 Lies... That might be the true measurement of difficulty, but the measurement of size is football field(s).

  • @FAMtasticFertility
    @FAMtasticFertility Před 3 lety +171

    "sexist? call HR."

  • @beccag2758
    @beccag2758 Před 3 lety +76

    Todd: T-
    Charlie: *NOT NOW TODD GOSH, WE’RE WORKING*

  • @wiscofun3028
    @wiscofun3028 Před 3 lety +35

    I like how they named the bathrooms IPEA

  • @madspotato7844
    @madspotato7844 Před 3 lety +46

    IKEA Swedish corn maze meatballs

  • @bethendresen9070
    @bethendresen9070 Před 3 lety +109

    Great, now I need a cup that says Fluboöb... Make it happen Charlie!!

  • @oanacretu4881
    @oanacretu4881 Před 2 lety +54

    genial. Congrats guys! I'm an economist, specialist in marketing and management and I can confirm that this parody is an authentic business lesson! Just enjoy it!

  • @MrTechnicks
    @MrTechnicks Před 3 lety +52

    Someone call 911, I can't stop laughing 😂

  • @Giltcrab
    @Giltcrab Před 2 lety +19

    Todd does have a lot of potential. Way to go Todd

  • @EXZRB
    @EXZRB Před 3 lety +26

    Todd really carried the group there huh.

  • @merryhunt9153
    @merryhunt9153 Před 2 lety +14

    "Let me call my three-year-old." You guys are so funny!

  • @BN-lo2rj
    @BN-lo2rj Před 3 lety +38

    Meat spelled meet. Classic!🤣

  • @RCWildvideos
    @RCWildvideos Před 3 lety +21

    This video just made me realize how much we are over thinking starting a business. Ikea is like the pet rock of the furniture industry.

  • @sammy0boi
    @sammy0boi Před 3 lety +21

    Totally thought Todd’s blue shirt was gonna be important.

  • @billyoung8118
    @billyoung8118 Před 3 lety +14

    "It's funny, because it's true." ~ Sheldon Cooper

  • @emoment1088
    @emoment1088 Před 3 lety +40

    This was genius. I feel like it took an insanely long time to come up with this, so great job!

  • @shellh929
    @shellh929 Před 3 lety +54

    I was today years old when I realized I am Todd.

  • @zacharyariail134
    @zacharyariail134 Před 3 lety +11

    Charlie's hair game is strong in this one

  • @nickirapp5734
    @nickirapp5734 Před 3 lety +11

    Best collab yet! I rewatch this skit like monthly. Too funny!

  • @tinaperez7393
    @tinaperez7393 Před 3 lety +44

    And just like that, Todd is fast tracked for CEO. 😁

  • @triple_L_Prod
    @triple_L_Prod Před rokem +7

    How does this masterpiece content only have 1m views?

  • @inbirdhunter7299
    @inbirdhunter7299 Před 3 lety +32

    GeezO’Pete guy, the timing of this video... I just assembled a Hemnes with two underbed storage drawers last night 😂

    • @jeffstienstra3615
      @jeffstienstra3615 Před 3 lety +1

      Probably got a Hemnea trying to hoist it onto the roof of your car too!

  • @adrianfigueroa4181
    @adrianfigueroa4181 Před 2 lety +22

    Sir, I just want to commend you on some AWESOME, clean, and extremely funny content. I am sitting here binging your videos, one after another. Thank you and I hope 2022 brings you lots more ideas and success!

  • @terrykobleck6529
    @terrykobleck6529 Před 3 lety +19

    The secret is to go in the exit past the cashiers and skip the showroom.

    • @arieluv615
      @arieluv615 Před 3 lety +2

      As Is section first. Always. 😆

    • @RyanWehr
      @RyanWehr Před 3 lety

      but then you won't know what box to get lol!!!!!!!!!! back to the show room

    • @terrykobleck6529
      @terrykobleck6529 Před 3 lety

      @@RyanWehr I’ve never bought anything in a box at IKEA (mainly because I’m a procrastinator and would never get it put together). I stick to kitchen section, frames, rugs, and cinnamon rolls.

  • @chrisgestalis3563
    @chrisgestalis3563 Před rokem +30

    I am a confirmed lover of IKEA, and the corn maze is spot on. And throw pillows!!! I'm laughing too hard right now

  • @judyboyle9232
    @judyboyle9232 Před 3 lety +2

    One of your best, Charlie!

  • @BIRDIEBANANADG1.0
    @BIRDIEBANANADG1.0 Před 3 lety +2

    Omg, found this channel I few days ago and I can’t stop. This was a amazing episode.

  • @amandas.6500
    @amandas.6500 Před 3 lety +4

    Board shorts in the board room? I think your on to something Charlie!

    • @jennyrossman4614
      @jennyrossman4614 Před 3 lety

      HELLO AMANDA 👋👋

    • @studyingthewordtogether
      @studyingthewordtogether Před 3 lety +1

      I've watched this like seven times and never noticed Charlie had on shorts! I was too busy watching his hair, lol That just added another layer of funny to this collab!

  • @MrTPF1
    @MrTPF1 Před rokem +3

    I can't even believe that Todd would be so rude interrupting the adults' work.

  • @pelajar8
    @pelajar8 Před 3 lety +9

    The best laugh I have this week! Keep er movin!!!

  • @No27411
    @No27411 Před 3 lety +9

    Perfect timing as my Intro to Business classes learn about marketing for this as an example of product and marketing development.

  • @bostonterriermomakasandy9722

    Charlie you outdid yourself on this one it describes IKEA perfectly!😂😂😂

  • @santhushmahanama3896
    @santhushmahanama3896 Před 3 lety +20

    I love that I found this channel!

  • @joergsi5788
    @joergsi5788 Před rokem +4

    Assembled fern? What a brilliant idea!

  • @Skooozle
    @Skooozle Před rokem +4

    That was so well written and executed. Amazing.

  • @BubbleTea65
    @BubbleTea65 Před rokem +18

    Can you please make ‘How McDonalds was invented’? 😊

  • @gotohellenwaite6371
    @gotohellenwaite6371 Před 3 lety +3

    This was my favorite!
    Kudos Todd! You are going to be big

  • @berlynhale2962
    @berlynhale2962 Před 2 lety +2

    so brilliant. you are my all-time favorite comedian .

  • @scottschaefer2086
    @scottschaefer2086 Před 3 lety +1

    You guys are getting good. Best video yet!

  • @akronkeith
    @akronkeith Před 3 lety +3

    1:38 That slap is the BEST! 🤣

  • @CorkyThrone
    @CorkyThrone Před 3 lety +8

    Best thing I've ever seen
    Keep 'er movin'

  • @codyols9966
    @codyols9966 Před 3 lety +1

    Hilarious. Best video I've watched in a long time. Keep them coming!

  • @jimsgirl1465
    @jimsgirl1465 Před 3 lety +18

    Charlie is a National Treasure!

  • @brandonshepard4401
    @brandonshepard4401 Před 3 lety +6

    This is one of my favorites!

  • @kellyjones163
    @kellyjones163 Před 3 lety +2

    Great job with the comedy skit! So many details make this funny. This will be a classic. Thank you for laugh!! Cheers!

  • @maxblinka
    @maxblinka Před 3 lety +12

    Diese Jungs sind der absolute Hammer, auch wenn man als Deutscher dieses Video mindestens 3 x schauen muss, um alle Anspielungen zu verstehen: Ich habe jetzt noch Tränen in den Augen vor Lachen... / These guys are the absolute hammer, even if you have to watch this video as a German at least 3 times to understand all the allusions: I still have tears in my eyes from laughing now....

  • @snoopster77
    @snoopster77 Před 3 lety +13

    The "shut up Todd" shot just before talking about meatballs contains "meet balls" on the whiteboard.

  • @chrisbishop8979
    @chrisbishop8979 Před 3 lety +6

    I love it when you guys combine ideas...!
    Great work! 😂😂

  • @jninemil7750
    @jninemil7750 Před 3 lety +1

    Probably one of the few vids on CZcams I literally laughed out loud to. Well done sir.

  • @naterrey
    @naterrey Před 2 lety +1

    You guys def need to make more of these! Also love the Facebook one!

  • @machancock545
    @machancock545 Před 3 lety +9

    You and Dude Dad don't disappoint...ever

  • @henry-io6ln
    @henry-io6ln Před 3 lety +7

    I have watched this so many times and it is still hilarious.

  • @Mwelch004
    @Mwelch004 Před 7 měsíci

    This has GOT to be my favorite video of yours lmao

  • @duncanmacduff559
    @duncanmacduff559 Před 3 lety +2

    This is the best thing I've seen since, honestly don't know how long

  • @meganotto1673
    @meganotto1673 Před 3 lety +3

    My new favorite skit!!! Brilliant!

  • @nikkiweed4088
    @nikkiweed4088 Před 3 lety +6

    I just spilled my floob watching that. . .

  • @Greens5511
    @Greens5511 Před 3 lety +1

    So funny! Ya all better keep'er Movin' with these funny videos through this dark winter!!! You got me through the beginning of this year gone bad!

  • @tigermoth98
    @tigermoth98 Před 3 lety

    These collaborations are awesome! Also with the you betcha guy

  • @shrimparium
    @shrimparium Před 3 lety +4

    I had an ikea ad on this vid.

  • @policem8732
    @policem8732 Před 3 lety +4

    This video is the best piece of performance art and comedy ever.

  • @Paragonly
    @Paragonly Před 3 lety +2

    This video is GOLD!

  • @michigandesigned6732
    @michigandesigned6732 Před 2 lety

    That was good, keep them coming!

  • @JAMJAM83
    @JAMJAM83 Před 3 lety +5

    "Sweden, where even is it" 😂😂

  • @SeverTheBond
    @SeverTheBond Před 3 lety +8

    This is legitimately the funniest video on the internet 😂😂😂

  • @Scott21
    @Scott21 Před rokem

    I needed this today

  • @allykat2496
    @allykat2496 Před 3 lety

    This is one of my favorite videos on the internet

  • @ganjjabarsmedium2347
    @ganjjabarsmedium2347 Před 3 lety +9

    This is so freaking funny 🤣 this one's one of your best Charlie!

  • @JWSteiner
    @JWSteiner Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent video, really wish I had this as a primer before my first visit there a few years ago - it all would have made SO MUCH more sense!
    When you started down the "meatball" path, I thought SURELY you were somehow going to incorporate the horse meat scandal into things but, alas, I was sorely disappointed...

  • @hethbeanbean3659
    @hethbeanbean3659 Před 3 lety +2

    literally!! the BEST one yet!!!! Todd needs a raise !! :)

  • @CuriousDiscourse
    @CuriousDiscourse Před 3 lety +2

    You guys have outdone yourselves. The slap you gave him had me rolling. Good stuff. Keep er movin.

  • @Wryhyperion
    @Wryhyperion Před 3 lety +18

    Those glasses look like the iron man glasses