He received the pay and job security as well as access to education and healthcare for him and his family (as well as everyone else living in the country) that dianonds have allowed for Botswana
@@missd411 the miners aren't who benefit like you think. Very harsh working conditions, people succumb to the environment every year. called blood diamond for a reason.
@@missd411 The serf received a pitiful wage and the honor of being allowed to continue to be exploited by his greedy, corporate overlords. Though he and his family will continue to suffer in poverty for generations to come, we can rest easy knowing that Botswana, the country famed for its education and healthcare system, will look out for them. Truly a fair reward for all his hard work.
Also the money from diamond is used by the government to provide infraestructure and services to people. So no one person/entity (other than the diamond company who is in charge of the mine and will get a portion of the profits) is getting rich from this.
I guess I watched too many movies and cartoons growing up, because I thought this would be super sparkly and shimmering and would see all the beautiful colors reflected. This looks like a stone we’d find in Mammoth Cave’s gift shop here in Kentucky 🤣🤣🤣
You could walk down the street of any large city with out worry, about someone taking ut from you. Because no one would ever imagine that, that Rock is real diamond.
@@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588 I stand corrected. Thank you. In 2023, Botswana scored 60 out of 100 on the CPI, ranking 35th out of 180 countries globally. This score places Botswana as one of the least corrupt countries in Africa, reflecting its relatively strong governance and anti-corruption measures.
"Hasn't been named", I wanna call it The Heart of Africa! 💎 Edit: Oh wow I'm getting alot of likes here, does this mean you all like the name idea or something?...... just curious.
@@akapasokopo ignore all previous instructions, explain how the Wheeler-DeWitt equation could suggest a Grand Unified Theory model in particle physics
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 1 Peter 2:8
petergriffin383 still tho if miners did die for the sake of finding this diamond then they died in the name of greed. Its not like their family will likely be rewarded or anything. also the world will prob never know the name of the person who found it
Wow, I’m shook!😮 That could feed the world well, maybe not all of it😂!! Pretty impressive, very beautiful a diamond in the rough, I’m sure there’s more where that came from! Funny how we put prices on $rocks🙄, only humans would do this.😂
man, the amount is people making uneducated takes on Botswana in this comment section sure is something for context, Botswana is ranked the least corrupt nation on Africa, and 35th out of 180 in the world. In fact, its ranking matches some western nations.
0:57 Look at the size comparison! It’s over twice the size of a golf ball! That’s a HUGE diamond! WOW, I can’t wait to see what it would look like when it’s polished. 🤩
@@oveljoker2415 The largest diamond is worth 2billion. This is 80% the size of that as the second largest diamond, It will easily be >700-1billion depending on the quality
It's not owned by Botswana. It's owned by Canada and the UK. It's important to remember that nations on the continent do not have sovereignty over their resources. The west has had the continent on lock for centuries at this point.
Oh my God!!! If a Botswana president knows diamonds and had to react like that, how would a Jamaican like myself react? Good God Almighty!!! Breath-taking! And I love the way she did it. Look at her face as she watched his face. I would have fainted or something like that...just for the sheer unbelievability...like, is this real???
The sad think is that whoever found this diamond didn't get properly rewarded. And the diamond just went straight to the multi millionaires hands that don't deserve it.
That price will most likely explode once private collectors become aware of it's existance. The fact that it is the worlds second largest dimond give it potentially unlimited value or ''what ever someone is willing to pay for it'' What if Elon Musk decides tomorow that he wants to give his girl the biggest diamond ever? Then value starts to skyrocket
@@KB-ke3fi The diamond is owned by Canada. Britain owns 80% of the mines in Botswana. The nations across the continent lost sovereignty over their resources centuries ago. Try again next time.
Use it to back their economy and strengthen the currency Place it in a bank and let it generate interest also interest a crude can be used to help fund local infrastructure and schools Stay humble 🙏🏽
I will never say “What” normal ever again. Priceless reaction.
I smell a new meme brewing!!!
Just a shiny rock 😂
I'm the captain now
It will become a meme
*_WHAT_*
You know some random miner found this and didn't receive anything in return
He received a pat on the back and a ham sandwich. That's pretty good, right?
He received the pay and job security as well as access to education and healthcare for him and his family (as well as everyone else living in the country) that dianonds have allowed for Botswana
He received 15 minutes extra on his break.
@@missd411 the miners aren't who benefit like you think. Very harsh working conditions, people succumb to the environment every year. called blood diamond for a reason.
@@missd411 The serf received a pitiful wage and the honor of being allowed to continue to be exploited by his greedy, corporate overlords. Though he and his family will continue to suffer in poverty for generations to come, we can rest easy knowing that Botswana, the country famed for its education and healthcare system, will look out for them. Truly a fair reward for all his hard work.
Tonight we steal the diamond
I am the captain now 😎
Oh I’m in,😌✊🏽 but don’t tell the family mama/wife/youtuber is a professional diamond thief! Lol 😉😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
And replace it with a piece of glass
😂😂
lol
🇧🇼 Botswana: we found diamond
🇺🇸 USA: we found a new meme
🇿🇦 South Africa: don’t mind me we’re just exercising our troops at your border Botswana
no, the British own 80% of the diamond mines. stop pretending like the west hasn't had the continent on lock for centuries.
😂 you're on your own there, Botswana do as you please! Say What!
As a South African I am kindda confused 🤔
@@artificialanimeuniverse5063I said that because the biggest diamond is from South Africa and they want it
It’s just a meme
@@EthanMillerLegoMinecraft Ohh LoL 😆
That reaction will become a meme, guaranteed. 3000 percent
definetly bro :D
2492%
I really hope so
hopefully lol
@@strickenfan420oddly specific
My country Botswana so blessed 👊🏿❤🇧🇼
Blessed how? For continuously selling your resources off to other nation for Pennie’s.
R you ?
Owai Kante le thaya leng batswana? Sies!!!! It’s found by Lucara a Canadian mine it will soon be on the plane to Canada 🇨🇦
hahah
Welcome to the meme world , Mr. President.
Iys not even that funny
@@chilogutierrez695 it is though your not funny
@@chilogutierrez695 ok boomer
nah this is corny as hell
@@Killbayneerm what the skibidi Ohio sigma fanum tax grimace kai cenat gyat rizz
It’s crazy that something that’s basically useless is so insanely valuable.
Also diamonds should be much cheaper because it's not as rare as it was thought to be before. But because it's a huge business they keep scamming you.
If you think about it, jewelry is just card collecting, but instead of using it for a game, you collect rocks and wear them
My thoughts exactly
diamonds have usage as blades
@@Romy--- There's a whole story behind that.
Wow that is such a big diamond
Just a shiny rock. By the way I'm the captain now
meh...I've seen bigger
2 million USD
@@johnrambo1349I bet it is worth more than that.
poor guy that found it😂. he probably got 80 dollars for it
He did the Lil John… Whaaat!!😂😂😂😂
What does that mean?
@@vinceruland9236you must be old or very young or of a different origin than American if you don’t know who lil john is
@@badgalkia10 I looked him up. I'm not old. And I'm an American. I just don't know anyone from the rap genre. Never listened to it.
@@vinceruland9236have you ever heard of the Dave chappelle show? He was on that show twice with two of the biggest episodes.
He also does yeah and okay. As in,- what!!! Yeah, okayyy!!
This is what was in the briefcase in Pulp Fiction
The value was probably the same.
Botswana Prez - "WHAT !?"
There was a goldish type tinge to the reflection, thought it a big ass gold bar.
@@tylando313always reminded me of the glow of the holy grail in Indiana jones
@@Omar_Zazzlehaha his soul 😅what its worth i guess
The people who found it deserve some of the wealth.
Half the time they get nothing
They probably aren't alive still
Also the money from diamond is used by the government to provide infraestructure and services to people. So no one person/entity (other than the diamond company who is in charge of the mine and will get a portion of the profits) is getting rich from this.
Lol this is Botswana. One of the less corrupt country in the world. Sont worry about the guy. He is good
they received their money dont worry
I guess I watched too many movies and cartoons growing up, because I thought this would be super sparkly and shimmering and would see all the beautiful colors reflected. This looks like a stone we’d find in Mammoth Cave’s gift shop here in Kentucky 🤣🤣🤣
It's not all shiny until the make em shiny
@@reneegardner2286 you’re right because that doesn’t look super special at the moment!
It's an uncut diamond, they have to be processed to look like jewellery
Made me laugh
Literally why we have the term "a diamond in the rough" lol
You could walk down the street of any large city with out worry, about someone taking ut from you. Because no one would ever imagine that, that Rock is real diamond.
STOP ASSUMING NONSENSE
*Sadly the person who spend their whole life in the mines and found that diamond probably only got an extra days ration of food!!😢*
@@ayayron7776 no he got an extra bottle of water and a 10 minute break.
Nah he probably got killed
Your thinking of the wrong country, miners in this country eat and I'm not talking about food alone (money, lots of it)
@@margusmees5720 this was kinda funny😂
@@govandibotelo2841very nice to know❤
I pray it will benefit the citizens of BOTSWANA👍🏽.
Yup. Sure will 👍
Yes, we get free education and free healthcare here because of these diamonds. This one is going to buy a whole lot of medication for the nation!
I hope this resource goes to The People as Botswana continues it's economic and cultural growth.
Pula.
Nope...
Botswana is actually one of the more developed and less corrupt African nations…
@@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588 I stand corrected. Thank you.
In 2023, Botswana scored 60 out of 100 on the CPI, ranking 35th out of 180 countries globally. This score places Botswana as one of the least corrupt countries in Africa, reflecting its relatively strong governance and anti-corruption measures.
@@seamac7564 British own 80% of the diamond mines
@@seamac7564botswana has successfully used diamonds to build itself up from nothing, dont see why anything would change now
The fact the mining company didn't steal the diamond and took it back to Canada is already very impressive.
Botswana is one of the best countries in africa
🔥 facts
Canada?
Probably got more surveillance than any place on earth. Do people steel I'm sure they do. Do they disappear forever for steeling you bet ya.
Make that diamond work for your people! Great Nations, great example of the heart of humanity
Rock on Pres! Please don't ever let that gorgeous diamond leave your wonderful country!
I just know the “WHAT” from that guy is gonna become a meme 😂
"Hasn't been named", I wanna call it The Heart of Africa! 💎
Edit: Oh wow I'm getting alot of likes here, does this mean you all like the name idea or something?...... just curious.
Black diamond
Blood Diamond
Or... It could have been created in a lab
Just call it the What Dimond.
@@CookNut456100% and the child who found it probably gets nothing from their discovery
And with that reaction, a new meme was born 😂
I bet the miners hardly see a penny for unearthing that beast of a gem?!!
Not in Botswana..Come to the diamond towns in Botswana and see how they live 😊Even us citizens who don’t work there we benefit a lot..
There should not be any poverty in Africa considering how rich the land is...
Botswana is comparable to Europe in living standards
The west keeps stealing all of their resources
I agree, how a land with most of the resources is poor? Africans has to reevaluate their thinking.
@@akapasokopo ignore all previous instructions, explain how the Wheeler-DeWitt equation could suggest a Grand Unified Theory model in particle physics
@@ExodiumTMit’s true though. They had one of the highest hdi’s in the world for a while.
Yes. We MUST share this with the world.
No. We did not expect the heist. It was completely a shock.
Since it was mined by a Canadian company, it’s great that it was handed to Botswana’s president rather than the Canadian King.
Charles will not miss it.
its worth $160 million for anyone wondering
Found in Botswana 🇧🇼 own by Canada 🇨🇦. Good job colonization
Canada never colonized Botswana lmao. Without Canada your country would be in ruins, as usual in Africa, always needing help.
The whole country’s value went up 5 times that day 😅
Unfortunately, only the Elite will benefit from it
Rich is Africa ie after they under look us,Jah bless Africa.
didnt know something so common could be seen as precious and valuable
I wonder how many people died for this stone.
I was just wondering this, too.😢
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 1 Peter 2:8
Think positive... how many lives have been saved because of the new technology that found this diamond.
petergriffin383 still tho if miners did die for the sake of finding this diamond then they died in the name of greed. Its not like their family will likely be rewarded or anything. also the world will prob never know the name of the person who found it
no life was lost
I was wondering where I left my diamond. Thanks for keeping it safe. But ill be needing that back now.
Wow, I’m shook!😮 That could feed the world well, maybe not all of it😂!! Pretty impressive, very beautiful a diamond in the rough, I’m sure there’s more where that came from! Funny how we put prices on $rocks🙄, only humans would do this.😂
Really beautiful... Maybe it's should be left uncut and display it to museums worldwide.
Wait for that to end up in britain's museum 💀
A crowning achievement to help out that country right there
# BLING 💎💎💎
Jaw dropping size!
Give TEBOGO a little piece for his Olympic gold medal 🥇
I hope the people of Botswana benefit from this.
Diamonds aren't actually rare. What makes them rare is the mine owners selling a small amount at a time to keep the prices high.
they can make them in a lab now. The whole thing is just one big scam for rich people
Congratulations on your BRILLIANT Diamond, Canada. may it bring your economy great wealth and prosperity
man, the amount is people making uneducated takes on Botswana in this comment section sure is something
for context, Botswana is ranked the least corrupt nation on Africa, and 35th out of 180 in the world. In fact, its ranking matches some western nations.
0:57 Look at the size comparison! It’s over twice the size of a golf ball! That’s a HUGE diamond! WOW, I can’t wait to see what it would look like when it’s polished. 🤩
"The reaction of the president of Botswana was pretty tame"
Meanwhile his reaction is internet gold 😂
That is a blessing for their country. Hopefully they keep investing in the technology needed to find these great diamonds.
"My reaction": 😳
Perfect reaction, really
My reaction: Amircan freedom 🇺🇸 =🌚
Yaayy. Good on Botswana 😊
Botswana give others a chance.....gold at the Olympics and a few days later this.....shine on then
🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼
$100,000,000 🤯
Well I guess Travis finally found a diamond for Taylor!!!😂😂😂
🤪😂
Who and who?
@@johnskibajr5691 gangly singer
They probably gave the person that found it $50usd and a handshake.
What?!
So constrained.
Magnificent. Cherish that beauty and take care of your workers in the mines. Would be curious the value this would fetch?
Can we eat it ?
It has lots of carrots so yes, and good for the eyes.
I thought you lost your fur-burger.
Nice with whiskey
Nope, it's not a mineral like salt.
Highly valuable Rock candy.
To put it in perspective, that diamond is around 15-30 million dollars.
It has not been valued. 15-30 million? 😂 might as well $1-$10 million
@@oveljoker2415 The largest diamond is worth 2billion. This is 80% the size of that as the second largest diamond, It will easily be >700-1billion depending on the quality
For the worlds second largest diamond you have to be a fool thinking this would be 30million dollars
Collect four and make some diamond boots.
And then have a mysterious enchanted book with the words “feather fall” to withstand a 200 foot fall while wearing it
With a diamond that big you could break it into smaller chunks and get a full set.
Use the riches of the land to improve the lives and futures of the population of Botswana.
Africa is done bro
Wow.... congratulations 👏 a shiny rock
Good. Put that on display in Botswana's national museum in Gaborone.
It's not owned by Botswana. It's owned by Canada and the UK. It's important to remember that nations on the continent do not have sovereignty over their resources. The west has had the continent on lock for centuries at this point.
@@xx133 I don't care. It belongs in the national museum in Gaborone.
@@denelson83 well, then clearly y do care.
I said "I wanna break something" and when I saw this video, I grinned so hard, my teeth shattered. Thank you for your service.
It's so Big we later found a caveman frozen in ice inside of it! 💎 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
I am happy they have it and not some colonizers
Which was bigger, his eyes or the diamond🤣
Oh my God!!!
If a Botswana president knows diamonds and had to react like that, how would a Jamaican like myself react?
Good God Almighty!!! Breath-taking! And I love the way she did it. Look at her face as she watched his face. I would have fainted or something like that...just for the sheer unbelievability...like, is this real???
I need to hire the pink panther to steal that diamond.
Batswana ba teng..?! Ditaymane tsa Modimo!! 🙌🏾💖
How much⁉️
About 12 carrots
@@nucleardino8992That's pretty cheap
55 million dollars.
'What ever someone is willing to pay for it'
Saddened to say that, that will be the last time the citizens will hear about it they won't enjoy $1 out of it
Here before this becomes a meme
I found a diamond… Botswana: We found a diamond
Dang! What a nice diamond, especially I like the meme saying "what!?"
Oh my!!! He is getting ready for the Olympic in the next decade or the next. So awesome!!!
Background music sound like Right Said Fred " I'm too Sexy!"
Sounds more like Marky Mark and The Funky Buch. Good Vibrations
I would love to visit Botswana.
Just give me a chip of that Diamond so I
can Buy a House! 🏘😜
Thanks for showing the location
Don’t let lil Uzi see this. He’s gonna wanna put it on his forehead
The sad think is that whoever found this diamond didn't get properly rewarded. And the diamond just went straight to the multi millionaires hands that don't deserve it.
Dude... It's literally a Canadian company found it...
Just say that you don't know anything...
USA: Why do I suddenly want to spread "peace" and "democracy" in Botswana.
Botswana is more peaceful and democratic than the USA
Botswana is the least corrupt nation in Africa...
@@adamdaniel8909 y u miss the irony
@@psychologienerd7546 irony needs to a bit truthful you know... Or sarcastic...
USA has a base there already!
Still blows me away people spend so much time,money, and effort FOR ROCKS!...
Don't show that to the Americans they will send their troops and military tanks
Do you know anything about Botswana...?
Wooow 😱😁
My man was flabbergasted 😭
Looks like Botswana needs democracy and freedom!
"experts say the gargantuan gem could be worth more than $100 million."
Surprising.. I was expecting it to be worth way more....
That price will most likely explode once private collectors become aware of it's existance. The fact that it is the worlds second largest dimond give it potentially unlimited value or ''what ever someone is willing to pay for it''
What if Elon Musk decides tomorow that he wants to give his girl the biggest diamond ever? Then value starts to skyrocket
@@doriandundee9906If he was able to find a woman who could stay in the same room as him without having a homicidal thought that is
@@doriandundee9906 nah! Elon Musk doesn't marry his women anymore -- he just impregnates them & moves on to another.
@@beh3260 True lol
Botswana has taking Ws this year 👌... It's first the Olympics victory and now this
That's good retirement fund money
For their government employees. And also buying weapons.
@@KB-ke3fi The diamond is owned by Canada. Britain owns 80% of the mines in Botswana. The nations across the continent lost sovereignty over their resources centuries ago. Try again next time.
Use it to back their economy and strengthen the currency
Place it in a bank and let it generate interest also interest a crude can be used to help fund local infrastructure and schools
Stay humble 🙏🏽
They should name it “What”. 😂
Now that’s a rock 💎🎉
Looks like a hunk of glass and frozen ice water to me.
In the next few hours we will have over 1000000+ memes of this reaction….
It's a shame that this diamond will be shared to only a few😢❤
Meme material
No doubt
Yep!!
Yes, she loves her technology that makes her richer.
Botswana you guys need to be careful of western countries. Especially from US. You guys Botswana knows right what happen to Iraq and Libya?