Orphan Girl Takes a DNA Test!

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2018
  • WOW! Orphan DNA! 😅
    Just incase you don't know, I don't have parents and I just took a DNA test to help me figure out who I am. SCIENCE IS MAGICAL!
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  • @ajon6205
    @ajon6205 5 років тому +6453

    I literally bought one of these for 180 fecking euros to find out I’m 100% Irish

    • @terryplew3333
      @terryplew3333 4 роки тому +207

      Aindréas Mac Domhnaill Was it disappointing for you?

    • @ITS.ME.90.
      @ITS.ME.90. 4 роки тому +84

      😂😂

    • @DeclinedMercy
      @DeclinedMercy 4 роки тому +333

      Sounds like a pretty good outcome to me

    • @JH-kw8zy
      @JH-kw8zy 4 роки тому +367

      Dead. If you said feck to me I could tell you that.

    • @MzKrystalPaul
      @MzKrystalPaul 4 роки тому +190

      Um, your name, bruh. Coulda saved that bill! 🤣

  • @pancake7117
    @pancake7117 4 роки тому +10989

    My DNA test came back positive. I definitely have DNA.

    • @davidlane256
      @davidlane256 4 роки тому +278

      Gentleman's Pancake we aren’t related. I don’t have any DNA. ☹️

    • @deumevet
      @deumevet 4 роки тому +84

      You are a virus then

    • @Im.the.goofer
      @Im.the.goofer 4 роки тому +34

      Isn’t that the tea

    • @davidlane256
      @davidlane256 4 роки тому +44

      deumevet viruses have DNA… and matter. I’m just a ghost 👻

    • @MetalSStar196
      @MetalSStar196 4 роки тому +6

      @@Im.the.goofer It sure don't taste like pee.

  • @JesusFlores-ju3mh
    @JesusFlores-ju3mh 2 роки тому +1161

    I can respect that she didn’t say “where is my Mexican side?” I’ve seen so many videos of Hispanic people saying “where is my Mexican? Or Puerto Rican?” Like, come on man, us Hispanics are mixed. Centuries of mixing made it normal to us to the point that we don’t really think about it

    • @skeletalforce9673
      @skeletalforce9673 2 роки тому +175

      yeah thats true, mexicans should expect to get Iberian and Native American DNA, there is no "Mexican" DNA.

    • @JesusFlores-ju3mh
      @JesusFlores-ju3mh 2 роки тому +129

      @@skeletalforce9673 in a sense that’s not entirely true. The “Mexican” DNA is native. Olmec, Yaqui, Mayan, Perupecha etc. But some people don’t realize us Mexicans have native blood. So they look for “Mexican” not for native

    • @skeletalforce9673
      @skeletalforce9673 2 роки тому +65

      @@JesusFlores-ju3mh Oh yeah if you see true mexians as the indiginous, then yes there is mexian dna. I think ofthe country of Mexico when I said Mexico, and that only existed after colonization, and has no dna specific to it, because theres various levels of native and european blood in the population.

    • @corinanoble4297
      @corinanoble4297 2 роки тому +12

      There was a big influx of German settlers that went to Mexico in the 1800's. My cousin by marriage came from those settlers.

    • @JesusFlores-ju3mh
      @JesusFlores-ju3mh 2 роки тому +29

      @@corinanoble4297 I’m sure. There has been a huge influx of immigrants to Mexico over the years. Germans, Dutch, Lebanese, Chinese.

  • @kathleenstoin671
    @kathleenstoin671 3 роки тому +136

    My father was abandoned at age 2. He grew up in foster care, and knew nothing about himself. I wish that DNA testing had been available for him. I'm glad you took the test and that it was reassuring for you! Live long and prosper!

    • @Wazarrd
      @Wazarrd 2 роки тому +17

      You could probably just take one yourself and it’ll tell you about your father

    • @donnapoolejackofalltrades7827
      @donnapoolejackofalltrades7827 2 роки тому +2

      That is sad .

    • @kathleenstoin671
      @kathleenstoin671 2 роки тому +10

      @@Wazarrd Yes, I did, actually, but my father didn't get to know about the results, and I wish he could have.

    • @kathleenstoin671
      @kathleenstoin671 2 роки тому +9

      @@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827 Maybe, but he was not a sad person. In fact, he was wonderfully cheerful and loving, a great dad. Remarkable given his background.

    • @donnapoolejackofalltrades7827
      @donnapoolejackofalltrades7827 2 роки тому +3

      I am from Maryland. My mom gave up my brother in the ,1940s He close to two year old ,but my mom want to keep him . She try to get some of her family to help her , but no one's wood .

  • @woodenchicken8743
    @woodenchicken8743 5 років тому +9686

    Is your last name Gillette because you're the best a man can get

    • @redsavichfilms
      @redsavichfilms 5 років тому +392

      No.
      Just No.
      Stop.

    • @oaterberg
      @oaterberg 5 років тому +186

      Yes hahahahahahahaha

    • @rainaire
      @rainaire 5 років тому +293

      cheap dig but I still laughed.

    • @XDlosDominicans
      @XDlosDominicans 5 років тому +77

      CHEESY!

    • @theprinceofdarkness4679
      @theprinceofdarkness4679 5 років тому +40

      WoodenChicken is skating on razor thin ice. Why did the wooden Chicken cross the road?

  • @alisonjade8043
    @alisonjade8043 6 років тому +3855

    I don’t think Batman knew about his heritage. Therefore you’re better than Batman.

    • @Call_me_Ghost_
      @Call_me_Ghost_ 6 років тому +16

      Harrehlyn yes she is

    • @alize0623
      @alize0623 6 років тому +26

      He very much knew

    • @Msliliheart
      @Msliliheart 6 років тому +46

      Harrehlyn Batman knows his heritage. His parents died when he is child and he knows them. My God.

    • @RandomPerson-cy3ok
      @RandomPerson-cy3ok 6 років тому +4

      Harrehlyn Did she save lives?

    • @ivyglow4367
      @ivyglow4367 6 років тому +16

      Batman u are a fictional character and she is %100 human/real therefore SHE IS BETTER

  • @Nuka0420
    @Nuka0420 4 роки тому +2900

    "Iberian....yep that is Spain!"
    Portugal - "Am I a joke to you?"
    Edit - I do know about Basque Country also, and Argon

    • @jjgf8412
      @jjgf8412 4 роки тому +23

      It is what it is,sorry.

    • @pstrzel
      @pstrzel 4 роки тому +47

      Basque: "Who you calling Iberian?!"

    • @Timeward76
      @Timeward76 4 роки тому +7

      @ErsatzMoose gibraltar is england

    • @19midnightsun87
      @19midnightsun87 4 роки тому +45

      @@Timeward76 politically, yes. Geographically, it is located on the iberian peninsula.

    • @jjgf8412
      @jjgf8412 4 роки тому +28

      @@pstrzel basques are iberian,maybe even the most iberian of us all,their thing is if they are spanish or not,whole different thing.

  • @michaelgrella
    @michaelgrella 2 роки тому +45

    I took a DNA test last January with AncestryDNA because I too was interested about my ancestors. The thing about Ancestry DNA is they connect you with relatives you match with. My mother never knew who her father was, well, my DNA results matched me with a woman that turned out to be my aunt, we connected and the history all fit too well because her father was US Military stationed in Germany. My mother and my newfound aunt started chatting as well, then my mom took a DNA test as well and it connected the both of them as sisters. Last month my family got together and met our new long-lost family. Now I got new uncles, a new aunt, and some new cousins.

  • @drabby7925
    @drabby7925 4 роки тому +2300

    I did a DNA test and found out my dad was adopted (he didn’t know, he’s almost 70) and he has half siblings.
    My grandma was adopted, which she knew, but has discovered she has about 11 siblings!

    • @spiritmatter1553
      @spiritmatter1553 3 роки тому +35

      Fascinating backstory! 🧬

    • @m.t2960
      @m.t2960 3 роки тому +36

      I know a person who his family migrated from many countries due to war and they're not quiet sure about any of the family history because his parents can't read. He wants to trace back his ancestors which site do you think is the best to know which countries he originated from?
      (i apologize if my English is not correct)

    • @yacoutg3304
      @yacoutg3304 2 роки тому +12

      How does this kind of test show if a person is adopted or not ??

    • @lauriereamy9876
      @lauriereamy9876 2 роки тому

      Oh, my.

    • @donnapoolejackofalltrades7827
      @donnapoolejackofalltrades7827 2 роки тому

      I am from Maryland

  • @joanndyson2703
    @joanndyson2703 5 років тому +2200

    She is the Hamilton of art.
    Proof:
    1. Dad left mom died
    2. Famous

  • @ShawnClarady
    @ShawnClarady 4 роки тому +284

    I did the 23andME DNA test and found two 1st cousins, the name of my father and a possible brother. Also found that my father had as much as 35 other kids.

    • @terrykelly6113
      @terrykelly6113 3 роки тому +66

      Maybe your Dad was a sperm donor

    • @honkytonk4465
      @honkytonk4465 2 роки тому +13

      @@terrykelly6113 or a dictator

    • @stantonclark
      @stantonclark 2 роки тому +24

      @@terrykelly6113 or Genghis Khan

    • @randomguy8228
      @randomguy8228 2 роки тому +44

      Your dad was busy wtf

    • @ShawnClarady
      @ShawnClarady 2 роки тому +25

      @@terrykelly6113 Yes but not in the lab. 🤣🤣. But no he did not donate. I talked to his family that did know him.

  • @dessiewatkins1006
    @dessiewatkins1006 2 роки тому +13

    Echo, I love your light-hearted reflection on your DNA findings. My great-maternal grandfather was an orphan, according to family reports. They talked about the 'orphan train's of the 1800s, in which the hungry, impoverished eastern U.S. families would put their children on board trains. Farm families along the train routes would check these little children out and adopt the ones that looked healthy enough to pitch in with the farm work.

  • @imsorandom6650
    @imsorandom6650 6 років тому +7485

    I'm 90% memes and 10% stupid, yeah

    • @tinyknuckles1417
      @tinyknuckles1417 6 років тому +62

      Vada Jules im 100% meme.i am the true meme lord

    • @TappleSauce69420
      @TappleSauce69420 6 років тому +75

      I’m 99% Apple and 1%human

    • @eldritch_friend
      @eldritch_friend 6 років тому +27

      Tiny Knuckles I'm 138% meme, you dead meme. Get on my level you hecc.

    • @lindach6696
      @lindach6696 6 років тому +15

      whAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT same omg we must be cousins

    • @Dontblamethemonkey
      @Dontblamethemonkey 6 років тому +2

      #metoo

  • @imabandito496
    @imabandito496 6 років тому +2516

    Guys! It’s close to her bday!
    Happy Bday Echo!

  • @thenuclearmallard2703
    @thenuclearmallard2703 2 роки тому +8

    I loved 23andme especially being adopted. I was matched as 98% Russian and found the tribe I came from - The Nenets from the Arkhangelsk region. My maternal haplogroup was Saami origin and they settled in Northern Scandinavia (I'm not Scandinavian at all), but we are Nenet of Russia. Both Nenets and Saami are reindeer herders of the arctic! :) Really cool what you can find!

    • @erimee3014
      @erimee3014 2 роки тому +1

      Waw ❤️ I've seen a sort of documentary about the Nenets of Siberia. It's a beautiful tribe from what I remember. The documentary is quite old and translated in french but it can be founded on youtube ! It's called Rendez-vous en terres inconnues - les Nénets.

  • @ThatOneLadyOverHere
    @ThatOneLadyOverHere 2 роки тому +5

    These can be cool for more than just finding out ethnicity. My mother in law never knew who her father was and was recently able to connect with a sister she didn't know she had and find out about her father who is dead all because she took a DNA test. I don't know how all of them work, but the company she used allows you to connect with people who have similar DNA as you for the purpose of family history. So cool! And it was so exciting for her to finally find out so much about herself!

  • @SuperRaedizzle
    @SuperRaedizzle 6 років тому +4622

    Thank you for sharing something so personal!! 💜

  • @AndreasZachariou
    @AndreasZachariou 5 років тому +921

    No idea who you are or what kind of content you make, this showed up in my feed for some reason (probably because I've been procrastinating and watching whatever youtube throws at me). You seem very sweet and relatable, that is all. Have a nice day people.

    • @whatever5922
      @whatever5922 5 років тому +8

      Andreas Zachariou thanks bud you too

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy 4 роки тому +7

      And a cute, quirky sense of humor.

    • @rozeypeyton285
      @rozeypeyton285 4 роки тому +14

      What a wholesome comment
      (^ν^)

    • @kagamisorrows9306
      @kagamisorrows9306 2 роки тому +5

      Two years later I am here, procrastinating and having had the same experience as you had, OP

    • @hamsterperry
      @hamsterperry 2 роки тому

      @@kagamisorrows9306 same :P

  • @BeautifulStranger
    @BeautifulStranger 2 роки тому +9

    Your parents would be so proud of who you are today. Keep it up! :)

  • @roxismith6122
    @roxismith6122 4 роки тому +12

    Glad to see that you have a good attitude about your family history 👍. So many who do this are all hysterical about what they find out but you have a sweet attitude! Good on you 😘

  • @WorkNHard
    @WorkNHard 4 роки тому +358

    Similar story, however I tried the AncestryDNA and found my cousin who put me in contact with my father who I thought was deceased. Ended up being the best thing I did, we now have an amazing relationship! I am now turning 45... who knew? Really fascinating, met my whole new family and was welcomed and accepted like I’ve always been there. Awesomeness!!!
    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @MissySobriety
    @MissySobriety 5 років тому +422

    Dead parents can only mean one thing BATMAN

  • @GreenPartyofMalaysia
    @GreenPartyofMalaysia Рік тому +1

    You’re so sweet and authentic, Echo. I’m so glad UA-cam randomly showed me your video. Lots of love from Malaysia…

  • @dxctr_master
    @dxctr_master 4 роки тому +1

    I'm sorry for your loss,
    I hope your parents are resting in peace 😊❤❤

  • @msoda8516
    @msoda8516 6 років тому +961

    My mother was adopted and she died when I was 18. I took a dna test and was able to find out what we were and I was able to find her birth family along with her half brother and half sister. I allowed me to for her what was her biggest wish.
    I wish you the best!

    • @ellauglov8891
      @ellauglov8891 6 років тому +5

      M Soda wow!!

    • @msoda8516
      @msoda8516 6 років тому +47

      Ella Uglov
      I’m sure those home DnA test are bringing out family secrets all over the place

    • @darcandelaria
      @darcandelaria 6 років тому +5

      Which one did you choose ancestry DNA or this 23 one?

    • @msoda8516
      @msoda8516 6 років тому +12

      Darlene Mayoral
      I used Ancestry dna

    • @darcandelaria
      @darcandelaria 6 років тому +3

      M Soda ok thanks and glad you found family ❤😊

  • @capnchemo9353
    @capnchemo9353 6 років тому +682

    How was the orphan parties with Batman Superman Spider-Man Harry Potter and maybe hermine and Ron

    • @EchoGillette
      @EchoGillette  6 років тому +103

      AWESOME

    • @charanmelissa
      @charanmelissa 6 років тому +27

      Don't forget about Sam and Dean Winchester

    • @jenneric03
      @jenneric03 6 років тому +5

      Weird Girl THAT WAS NOT CALLED FOR

    • @lalaklady7600
      @lalaklady7600 6 років тому +32

      What about Alexander Hamilton?

    • @JeremySmith-ve2ur
      @JeremySmith-ve2ur 6 років тому +5

      Also Connor Kenway, most versions of link and then samus.

  • @dibujodecroquis1684
    @dibujodecroquis1684 4 роки тому +3

    What a lovely girl! This is the best DNA video I've ever watched!

  • @riley9270
    @riley9270 4 роки тому +3

    i really like this channel because of these reasons
    1) the voice is quiet and soothing and not very like “BAM” and it’s just like calming to watch
    2) it’s an art channel that doesn’t only do art and has so many things and a variety of topics that many audiences can enjoy
    3) the styles and aesthetics are amazing and just like soothing to me. i’m really into edgy type aesthetics and styles so it’s really cool
    4) she’s AMAZING at explaining stuff. like, the tutorials are easy to follow and i understand them
    5) she’s an amazing person. she’s so sweet and caring 🥺🥺
    i don’t know why, but i just really wanted to say this because it’s just like this channel is perfect for me
    i’m new to this channel
    but i’m here to stay and i’m glad
    ❤️

  • @idk-oe7tk
    @idk-oe7tk 5 років тому +2301

    Echo:'I've'I've been told that Gillette is a French last name'
    Me: I've been told Gillette is a brand of shaving foam.
    P.S No offence to her, this was ment to be a bit of a joke.

    • @CynicalMournings
      @CynicalMournings 5 років тому +25

      It's okay. Everyone already knows Gillette is a joke.

    • @idk-oe7tk
      @idk-oe7tk 4 роки тому +2

      Lmao I forgot this comment existed

    • @m-jane2881
      @m-jane2881 4 роки тому +5

      Im french and I have a friend that his last name is Gillette but with only one "l" so it's Gilette so Echo's right!

    • @kendallbox2241
      @kendallbox2241 4 роки тому +6

      So basically she’s French foam?

    • @laykantheealien5722
      @laykantheealien5722 4 роки тому

      @hellu np dayy :3 we 'Mericans spell it offense 😄

  • @ebinnisti1769
    @ebinnisti1769 6 років тому +1090

    There's so many DNA test websites and this one seems the most complex

    • @javierpowell4705
      @javierpowell4705 6 років тому +36

      Ebin Nisti makes sense since it's ran my the Corporate Giant that is Google

    • @doctorlaughtor9884
      @doctorlaughtor9884 5 років тому +7

      Eetu ijsdn fhfue rhiifjedicjijhewuhdureirenduruencuuecuhe hf rejcndeuf dencudjw cujde cujde icjwmd wijc ij i
      Did i say something?

    • @user-xz4qt3bi5f
      @user-xz4qt3bi5f 5 років тому +19

      Actually ancestry is, it has way more races in their database and much more specific

    • @ApartmentViews
      @ApartmentViews 5 років тому

      Ebin Nisti What company did she use?

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace 5 років тому +14

      I did both and each was more comprehensive in different ways. I thought I'd like 23&me better but ancestry is way better. And you can connect and view relatives much much more easily

  • @racheltortilla8631
    @racheltortilla8631 Рік тому +3

    You’ve officially convinced me to get tested. And congrats on confirming your ancestry.

  • @elizabethwilk9615
    @elizabethwilk9615 3 роки тому +1

    You are not only a beautiful person but so articulate. Your parents must be so proud of you wherever they might be. God bless you

  • @LeafyBoy155
    @LeafyBoy155 5 років тому +4714

    *Wait*
    I know who you are!
    The facts all line up...
    Your dad left, your mom died...
    You are Alexander Hamilton!

  • @enjitodoroki202
    @enjitodoroki202 4 роки тому +840

    Are we just going to leave out the most important trait, Asparagus Odor Detection?

    • @oliver7576
      @oliver7576 4 роки тому +4

      hmmmmmmm

    • @sissyrayself7508
      @sissyrayself7508 4 роки тому +10

      It's none of "science-es" business what my DNA says. End of story.

    • @LilyAmongThorns
      @LilyAmongThorns 4 роки тому

      Sissy Ray Self my sentiments exactly

    • @Sincyn241
      @Sincyn241 3 роки тому +8

      And now cilantro aversion, too.

    • @misswendyjane4992
      @misswendyjane4992 2 роки тому +4

      Does that mean you can detect the odor before or after someone eats it? "Sir, I wasn't able to find any issues with your plumbing system - did you perhaps recently eat asparagus?"

  • @jenniferlevine5406
    @jenniferlevine5406 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thank you for sharing your DNA story. I am a DNA fanatic and have got everyone in my family to take tests! Personally, I think everyone should take a DNA test and then we could see - that science thing - that we are all such a blend of people from all over anyway. We should celebrate that! Your an amazing woman - very brave - well done!

  • @trueblue533
    @trueblue533 3 роки тому

    I got this in my feed and this was the most fun I've had watching a video in a long time!! Thank you!

  • @Gumshoes.
    @Gumshoes. 6 років тому +1065

    she looks like she listens to my chemical romance

  • @pumfeethermodynamics3286
    @pumfeethermodynamics3286 5 років тому +540

    I think she is confused with what Mexican is. Most Mexicans are around half native American and half Spanish. (Some Mexicans are predominantly Spanish or predominantly Native)

    • @bernadetteaislin9848
      @bernadetteaislin9848 5 років тому +56

      The Aztec civilization was one of the greatest, the Mexicans should be super proud of their origins. I love Mexico and its food 😍

    • @princerose233
      @princerose233 5 років тому +7

      That's a lie.

    • @sarahc409
      @sarahc409 5 років тому +27

      The Spanish lived in México for generations so they’re children became “Mexican”. I know my great-grandfather was considered “Mexican” who came over to my country on a ship. My whole life I had claimed this “Mexican” blood but after getting the dna test I’m finding out I have too little Native American so now I can no longer claim to be a bit Mexican 😔. It was a bummer.

    • @lauraf8320
      @lauraf8320 5 років тому +88

      S Scott Mexican is just a nationality. Just because your ancestors didn’t have native blood it doesn’t make them any less Mexican 😄

    • @androidbutterscotchkitty
      @androidbutterscotchkitty 5 років тому +2

      I think I am like half(perhaps less) Mexican :D

  • @joemiller7541
    @joemiller7541 4 роки тому +3

    You rock, keep being awesome! Love your videos!

  • @piercehaugh1583
    @piercehaugh1583 Рік тому +4

    As an orphan myself, doing one of these was definitely eye opening, i found out that not only am i russian but a good percentagge of my heritage is finnish. Iwas given up at birth so i never got to know my real parents, i was adopted at the age of 3

  • @Lagunainkspot
    @Lagunainkspot 6 років тому +809

    I was stolen as a baby and never knew my ancestry. It was fun to do the test and learn about myself. It is hard for people with no family to feel connected sometimes. The amazing part is that I have a sister that was also disposed of by our mom. Without the DNA, I would never have met her. Thanks for sharing!

    • @2008MrsKim
      @2008MrsKim 6 років тому +171

      Bless your heart dear.

    • @Sharktwoth
      @Sharktwoth 6 років тому +65

      Renee Bangerter I am so sorry about you and your mothers separation... :(

    • @Kristinapedia
      @Kristinapedia 6 років тому +73

      Omg! What a story. I’m glad you found a birth relative.
      I can guarantee there are millions of babies who were stolen at one time or another and never know.
      Have you heard of the Paul Fronzak story? If not, google it. Just one of the millions. He was a twin and he has yet to find his sister.

    • @morssari5870
      @morssari5870 6 років тому +13

      R/quityourbullshit

    • @Sharktwoth
      @Sharktwoth 6 років тому +8

      friendly hoovy Dude. Stop

  • @anipigs
    @anipigs 5 років тому +659

    I really thought your last name was an inside joke about the razor. I feel so stupid now.
    Is Echo your real name too?

  • @SarahJacksonLV
    @SarahJacksonLV 2 роки тому +2

    You did the unboxing on the drawing figurines..best of luck to you!

  • @Jumbucker
    @Jumbucker 4 роки тому +1

    Go you, for being so honest and okay with yourself (or at least seeming to).

  • @noirb9067
    @noirb9067 5 років тому +821

    When she said her name was Echo I thought that her first name is Amazon

  • @truthhurts1255
    @truthhurts1255 5 років тому +522

    Orphan girl here too was actually in an orphanage took ancestry dna too my results are as follows
    England,Wales,&Northwestern Europe: 63%
    Ireland and Scotland: 21%
    Native American: 10%
    Germanic Europe: 3%
    Sweden: 3%
    I looked into the Native American thing and was able to trace my birth mothers side. She was born on a Creek reservation. Anyway if you are an orphan or adopted it's a good way to find out what your genetic make up is.

    • @britopia1341
      @britopia1341 4 роки тому +23

      Truth Hurts 84% of you is from the British Isles. Welcome to the club.

    • @michaelinthebathroom7560
      @michaelinthebathroom7560 4 роки тому +3

      Nice profile pic. Love JD and Heathers.

    • @AZ-kr6ff
      @AZ-kr6ff 4 роки тому +1

      Why would anyone care about the ancestry of an anonymous stranger?

    • @AZ-kr6ff
      @AZ-kr6ff 4 роки тому

      @M E
      My question was *why?*

    • @lemonade_011
      @lemonade_011 3 роки тому

      @@britopia1341 they really aren’t tho 😂🤨

  • @richyrich5049
    @richyrich5049 Рік тому +2

    I did Ancestry and 23&Me. I was found by my father who also did it. I went through this. Still, I think all the best traits you carry showed through for you. You are a super talented and beautiful human.

  • @kaceyj1942
    @kaceyj1942 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the 500 awesome points. I needed those today 😌

  • @thecrystaljoy
    @thecrystaljoy 6 років тому +2964

    Echo: Oh, I'm genetically likely to drink slightly more caffeine than normal.
    Me: (buried beneath a mountain of echo's empty monster cans. Her days 2nd full pot of coffee rests, about to be consumed. It's 2am) SLIGHT???

    • @rtpntportugal
      @rtpntportugal 6 років тому +10

      this must be pinned

    • @olliber4793
      @olliber4793 6 років тому

      Crystal Joy haha! O hey crystals!

    • @arcadioflores8982
      @arcadioflores8982 6 років тому

      from spain spanish is the only spanish besides the language which is still spain spanish

    • @arcadioflores8982
      @arcadioflores8982 6 років тому

      the only americans are us native americans and latinos(except for spanish phillipinos and portugese)native americans aswell we are the only americans not whites and black people and asian people only us

    • @arcadioflores8982
      @arcadioflores8982 6 років тому +1

      and the word mexican in nahuatl means mixed people as in different tribes

  • @EmanueleOlivetti
    @EmanueleOlivetti 4 роки тому +169

    I subscribed to your channel because of your awesome lesson on color theory. Now I've just watched this new one and, as a father, I'm really impressed by how brave you are in discussing your DNA test. A big hug.

  • @celianunn2070
    @celianunn2070 2 роки тому

    This is the first video of yours I've seen and you seem like the type of content creator I enjoy. Can't wait to go down the Echo rabbit hole

  • @TheLindagdetroit
    @TheLindagdetroit Рік тому +1

    the algo just popped you up. Haven't even gotten into the video yet and lol all I want is a tour of the room decor! Love it

    • @TheLindagdetroit
      @TheLindagdetroit Рік тому

      "ring finger longer" is looking at increased testosterone exposure in utereo. It's the length of index finger compared to ring finger. If ring finger longer, you're high test

  • @ellatoles1610
    @ellatoles1610 6 років тому +394

    I told my friend about you and you family, and she just walked out of the room.

    • @EchoGillette
      @EchoGillette  6 років тому +148

      I have that effect on people.

    • @x3eevee
      @x3eevee 6 років тому +24

      Echo Gillette oof

    • @ellatoles1610
      @ellatoles1610 6 років тому +15

      Holy frigg senpai noticed me!

    • @godeatslemons2288
      @godeatslemons2288 6 років тому +4

      Echo Gillette you and me both

    • @clivebby4877
      @clivebby4877 6 років тому +3

      Echo Gillette Same gurl......same....

  • @lildandelionlily
    @lildandelionlily 6 років тому +1340

    You're really sweet. I hope your life brings you happiness.. I am really sorry to hear that you are an orphan.. I can't imagine the pain that brings you.

    • @shae394
      @shae394 6 років тому +5

      Jaden Blizzard she was an orphan

    • @kayseek1248
      @kayseek1248 6 років тому

      Jaden Blizzard you’re profile pic is pretty bloody hilarious!

    • @foreveryoungblink8545
      @foreveryoungblink8545 6 років тому +3

      you're really sweet

    • @bryntendo
      @bryntendo 6 років тому +21

      That's probably the nicest thing anyone has ever written in a youtube comments section, hahaha

    • @thatkatkrazykid4742
      @thatkatkrazykid4742 6 років тому

      random person on the internet
      What do you mean was?

  • @highcurrent1125
    @highcurrent1125 2 роки тому

    I appreciate your search!! But what I've seen here is that you're an extremely thoughtful, sweet human being...thats what is important.

  • @This_RuthIsOnFire
    @This_RuthIsOnFire 9 місяців тому

    I am very, very privileged to know a lot about my family tree, but I love seeing people find out about theirs, ESPECIALLY when you know nothing. Go you! I’m was so happy to see you become more comfortable with exploring it as the video progressed. There is nothing shameful in family history, only amazing stories. I hope that you’ve continued, Echo ❤

  • @miguelsayol9433
    @miguelsayol9433 5 років тому +291

    Question to americans , if white is the term you use for people that have origins in europe then why are people from spain are called hispanic when they're actually just white. Idk just a question

    • @bulbasaur1232
      @bulbasaur1232 5 років тому +159

      Hispanic means anyone from a Spanish speaking country. Regardless of race. Spaniards are spanish speakers therefore Hispanic. But they are NOT latinos. Latinos are only people from Latin America.

    • @javiruiz9876
      @javiruiz9876 5 років тому +37

      @@bulbasaur1232 Actually rhey are latinos... actual latinos are spanish, portuguese, french, Italians and even Romanians.

    • @eodyn7
      @eodyn7 5 років тому +38

      @@javiruiz9876 , Romanians are not Latinos. lmao. They are Slavs.

    • @larrysilverstein8606
      @larrysilverstein8606 5 років тому +1

      Eodyn no Romanians or latins

    • @santipereira5807
      @santipereira5807 5 років тому +44

      Anonymous A880 well, the word latino does not come from latín american, it refers to the countries with a latin origin language

  • @awkwardsity
    @awkwardsity 6 років тому +875

    Just found your channel and I find you very fascinating :) I like this place. I shall stay here

    • @EchoGillette
      @EchoGillette  6 років тому +82

      WELCOME TO MY CORNER OF THE INTERNET

    • @awkwardsity
      @awkwardsity 6 років тому +41

      It's a nice corner. I- like a cat- have decided that if I fits I will sits. I think I fits.

    • @cherryanx3261
      @cherryanx3261 6 років тому +8

      Welcome friend, feel free to ask any questions you may have c:

    • @expressivemindscounselling7187
      @expressivemindscounselling7187 6 років тому +3

      awkwardsity welcome!

    • @schippai3308
      @schippai3308 6 років тому

      I concur

  • @Sniper-qh2wh
    @Sniper-qh2wh 2 роки тому

    I just got your video randomly on my recommendations and I already love your channel. I really love the red in your hair. anything red and black is my fav

  • @mckenzyworthington5459
    @mckenzyworthington5459 2 роки тому +1

    This is so heartwarming

  • @meowrchl97
    @meowrchl97 6 років тому +1370

    I'm actually super jealous, I wish I could find out what I am.
    I'm new, and our personalities are very similar, I like you.

    • @karma901
      @karma901 6 років тому

      Meow Rchl our*

    • @meowrchl97
      @meowrchl97 6 років тому +5

      sweety spice yes?

    • @johnmalory26
      @johnmalory26 6 років тому +44

      You can, just do the test.

    • @greyswallow7076
      @greyswallow7076 6 років тому +56

      Therese Eriksson Uh, maybe she meant she's *new* to the channel

    • @AnaCamp001
      @AnaCamp001 6 років тому +91

      Therese Eriksson You know, this can be shocking for you, but for some english isn't their first language. So maybe, instead of being rude, contemplate the options.

  • @tiskolin
    @tiskolin 6 років тому +222

    Iberia is Spain and Portugal.

  • @ParArdua
    @ParArdua 2 роки тому

    So no surprise half-siblings or cousins. Very reassuring of your sense of self.
    Hope you're going okay through the trauma of Covid.
    Go well Echo.

  • @LadyPamela63
    @LadyPamela63 Рік тому

    OMG lol how adorable are you chickie!
    I know this was five years ago and you’ve had 3 million views since then …but I just think you’re the coolest and I really hope things are going well for you girl!!! 🫂♥️🇨🇦🙋‍♀️💋💐👊

  • @stellajobe565
    @stellajobe565 6 років тому +671

    Echo me and my bff LOVE your videos ILYSM (EDIT: OMG MY COMMENT GOT HEARTED!!!!!!!)

    • @sunyyshinee
      @sunyyshinee 6 років тому +9

      I am so sorry, but... "My bff and I"...sorry!!! Grammar police 😂😂

  • @cerysheaps6258
    @cerysheaps6258 5 років тому +49

    Mine would just say “Welsh. As Welsh as you can get”

    • @sheilanixon4479
      @sheilanixon4479 3 роки тому +1

      You don't know. My husband comes from the English/Scottish Border Country. We knew that the people in the area are all distantly related, and that a thousand years ago his ancestors were supposed to be Vikings or Danish. The Cumbrian dialect is about one third Norse and two thirds English/Lowland Scottish .When we did his DNA it came out as 59% Norwegian, 22% Swedish 18% Scottish and 1% English,from his G.G.grandmother who came from Lancashire.All his ancestors come from Carlisle,Bewcastle or Liddesdale in Roxburgh in Scotland .My own DNA comes out as 62% Welsh, 20% English and 18% German.-from my Great Grand-father. The percentages do not exactly correspond to what I have found out doing family history, so we may get more from one ancestor and less from another

  • @silvercarolina4045
    @silvercarolina4045 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this DNA video. I loved your energy.

  • @CheersNE
    @CheersNE 2 роки тому

    Thanks fir sharing this with us. So cool of you.

  • @anatomicalpuppet
    @anatomicalpuppet 6 років тому +229

    This is gonna sound cheesy as hell, but you seriously mean so much to me, Echo. I’m going through a whole lot of dysphoria in regards to gender and sexuality, but watching you always makes me feel infinitely better. Thank you, and I wish you the best. ❤️🖤

    • @katherineanderson9210
      @katherineanderson9210 6 років тому +11

      TheBeastlyPanda 04 good luck!

    • @kryldon8146
      @kryldon8146 6 років тому +7

      What a coincidence; I just came here from a three-hour marathon of watching top surgery reveals/updates and crying. :,)

    • @georgiastarr7464
      @georgiastarr7464 6 років тому +3

      Good luck at i wish you the best right back at you like a frikin pro baseball player

    • @minimymo
      @minimymo 6 років тому +7

      You can do it! We believe in you. Plus, this a whole community of people who will listen to you.

    • @fionaros_
      @fionaros_ 6 років тому +4

      Out of pure curiosity, what is dysphoria? (I don’t want to be rude......I am just curious)

  • @abelpower
    @abelpower 6 років тому +195

    The red color looks great in your hair

  • @abisfun
    @abisfun 2 роки тому

    Your hair is FAB! And you’re very pretty. Thanks for sharing your story.

  • @clarebutterfield6927
    @clarebutterfield6927 4 роки тому

    The mixture turned out great!

  • @TrueTwinGamer
    @TrueTwinGamer 6 років тому +299

    Melanesia not malaysia...

  • @madebymissy_
    @madebymissy_ 6 років тому +116

    ECHO!!!! My family is aggressively arguing at this very moment and I feel much better now that you've posted!!!

    • @user-jq5yb3pj5v
      @user-jq5yb3pj5v 6 років тому +9

      My family used to do that alot too, lucky that don't anymore. But it WILL be okay ☺

    • @razvan2632
      @razvan2632 6 років тому

      my family used to do that . but now they are dead . Feel lucky

  • @snactivist
    @snactivist 4 роки тому

    i love your energy so much!

  • @chewbacca8980
    @chewbacca8980 4 роки тому

    I initially watched your true primary color video, and I want you to know that you're a beautiful human, I love you, and you get 500 awesome points for doing the DNA test!

  • @seraphicstyx2028
    @seraphicstyx2028 6 років тому +399

    *_-we must sacrifice the blood of 100 orphans-_*

    • @yaboiaxe4771
      @yaboiaxe4771 6 років тому +37

      ElectraTheKilljoy I should not have laughed.

    • @kitteridgesimpson8144
      @kitteridgesimpson8144 6 років тому +8

      This is the best thing I’ve read all day

    • @Nacho-331
      @Nacho-331 6 років тому +9

      ElectraTheKilljoy This got dark pretty quickly...

    • @AlpacaSir
      @AlpacaSir 6 років тому +1

      I CANT READ IT :D

    • @jirtibby4594
      @jirtibby4594 6 років тому

      !

  • @laykantheealien5722
    @laykantheealien5722 4 роки тому +107

    *I'm so glad I found you girl!! You blew my mind when I saw the primary colors video... And I can't get enough of your vids! You're brilliant!*

  • @CPegRun
    @CPegRun 2 роки тому +1

    I love this!! I know this vid is older now. I’ve yet to try any DNA testing like this but it looks like fun!! Maybe, someday, when I have money that has no where else to go, I’ll try it!!!

  • @drewmckinney7843
    @drewmckinney7843 4 роки тому +1

    Biggest hugs and congratulations on your journey of self discovery! I'm taking a DNA test too :>

  • @mary-amablankson6387
    @mary-amablankson6387 5 років тому +13

    I really felt for you while watching this. You were very brave to do this online. Thank goodness you were able to find out more about yourself and your possible relatives.

  • @reginacapulong5121
    @reginacapulong5121 5 років тому +46

    “I sincerely don’t know who I am”
    Same.

  • @lollolowski8956
    @lollolowski8956 2 роки тому +1

    dna tests are so fascinating ! :)

  • @oceangrownkae
    @oceangrownkae 2 роки тому

    You are hilarious 🤣
    💗
    *Btw… it was that friggin’ sugar/‘merica comment … so funny!

  • @animepunklaiizy496
    @animepunklaiizy496 6 років тому +112

    hi echo

    • @EchoGillette
      @EchoGillette  6 років тому +19

      CONGRATS ON FIRST COMMENT
      300 awesome points to you, my friend!!!

    • @gayymomgod
      @gayymomgod 6 років тому +1

      broomstick
      oof

    • @animepunklaiizy496
      @animepunklaiizy496 6 років тому +2

      Echo Gillette Thank you echo !!! :)

    • @rat4033
      @rat4033 6 років тому +3

      Oh damn nice pfp

    • @animepunklaiizy496
      @animepunklaiizy496 6 років тому +1

      cosmic._.fallout Lol, thx!

  • @dyspraxicorganisedscrapper371
    @dyspraxicorganisedscrapper371 5 років тому +107

    There is a group called DNA Detectives that helps people search for relatives. You take those ancestry matches and go through family trees to find family members.
    They have helped many adoptees, foundlings and people who don't know who one parent was connect with family. I have seen foundlings get connected with siblings when they had only 5th cousin links.
    I am hoping to do the test myself soon and hoping I get some good matches as I know I have a sister but don't know who she is or anything about her. A relative just decided to tell me I have a sister and no other information back in 1997. Hopefully if I find her she is open to connection.

    • @kindaweirdddd
      @kindaweirdddd 2 роки тому

      Have you found your sister?

    • @arkadasimsananebenimismimd7234
      @arkadasimsananebenimismimd7234 2 роки тому

      Have you found her?

    • @annymus4502
      @annymus4502 2 роки тому

      ?

    • @dyspraxicorganisedscrapper371
      @dyspraxicorganisedscrapper371 2 роки тому +5

      I found out who my father is and that I have a older sister and 2 older brothers. Turns out they are not who the relative thought my father/sister were.
      My father said he was happy about a relationship when I connected but no further contact has occurred.

    • @arkadasimsananebenimismimd7234
      @arkadasimsananebenimismimd7234 2 роки тому +3

      @@dyspraxicorganisedscrapper371 No further contact! Thats sad...I hope you're doing well though!

  • @imacastle
    @imacastle 4 роки тому +3

    Be sure to periodically check 23andme as they periodically update their tech and they can give you updated information about yourself. In my case, some of my "trace amounts" got shifted from one area to another.
    Considering how borders shifted as our ancestors moved over the centuries I can see that. It's like a story that keeps unfolding!

  • @saradaileysmith
    @saradaileysmith 4 роки тому +1

    You remind me a lot of my sister!! I love it!! Your videos are always my favorite to watch!

  • @Joe-no9qu
    @Joe-no9qu 6 років тому +233

    Gillette. The best a man can get.

  • @nluther22
    @nluther22 5 років тому +56

    I have the ability to lay my head down and immediately go to sleep, too. My husband HATES that I can sleep so easily 😂

    • @silvergreylion
      @silvergreylion 4 роки тому +1

      If he isn't taking a magnesium supplement, maybe he should start. It helps a lot with sleep.

    • @cheryllridley6216
      @cheryllridley6216 4 роки тому +3

      It is the opposite with me and my husband. He falls asleep almost immediately, while I stay awake for 2 hours resenting him for getting more rest than me. Lol.

  • @arlineology
    @arlineology 4 роки тому

    So glad you did this test. I was adopted and did the same 23 & Me and was surprised at how specific the results were and how closely they followed my suspicions of my heritage. I found my birth family a couple of years after I received the results and now have been able to trace names of ancestors on one side back to a very specific island in Scotland. I will be doing a series of dolls based on my DNA results. It would be interesting to see you do the same.

  • @STICKITINYOUREAR
    @STICKITINYOUREAR 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing me what to expect from the kit I just sent for. I'm adopted so I haven't a clue. ( I'm also 75 yrs old)

  • @starhill6792
    @starhill6792 6 років тому +698

    Ahh, my mom took this test and we got the shock of our lives. Nothing we were told at all was true. I think I cried for at least an hour afterwards.

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 6 років тому +300

      My whole family is so thankful none of us took a test like this before my grandmother died. She was so hateful towards the native people of my country, speaking ill of them regularly decades after she moved to the other side of the country. My brother took the test and we have a big chunk of native blood in our vains :) With a little research it quickly came for a day that it was from her branch of the family, haha :)
      We assume she knew this very well, and the hatred was just to hide that fact from her new surroundings when she moved. Makes sense in hinesight, but still so wrong.

    • @kormakurrognvaldsson6698
      @kormakurrognvaldsson6698 6 років тому +13

      Bass Trammel where can you take the test

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 6 років тому +13

      Order it online. They all seem to have some differences, so check out whats included before buying it.

    • @charity9660
      @charity9660 6 років тому +62

      How does this mess you up? It doesn’t define you

    • @jasmines9812
      @jasmines9812 6 років тому +3

      Bass Trammel she probably knew and was distancing herself

  • @asmrnovoice5008
    @asmrnovoice5008 6 років тому +165

    DROP EVERYTHING ECHO UPLOADED A VIDEO

    • @zirconiaaa
      @zirconiaaa 6 років тому +4

      ASMR no voice I literally stopped writing a paper that is due tomorrow to watch it lol

  • @ocoenqueen9773
    @ocoenqueen9773 2 роки тому +1

    i like how shes not emotional

  • @yingyangorca4124
    @yingyangorca4124 2 роки тому

    You are very easy to watch. Great sense of humour. Subbed and liked.

  • @obsydian_jay
    @obsydian_jay 6 років тому +597

    I love your name.

    • @notavailabletilltomorrow
      @notavailabletilltomorrow 6 років тому +3

      Mølly F ill send a prayer in this hiatus time

    • @obsydian_jay
      @obsydian_jay 6 років тому +4

      End Me |-/

    • @wolfking1651
      @wolfking1651 5 років тому +1

      Mai bøis the hiatus is over (I’m betting you both already knew this 😂)

    • @chipsnjoaq5174
      @chipsnjoaq5174 5 років тому +10

      Hi my names Nico. Currently, I am levitating while dressed in my jumpsuit. I'm pretty. Odd. Yeah you can say that- or don't.
      (Anyone who gets those references can be mah new ibf)

    • @obsydian_jay
      @obsydian_jay 5 років тому +1

      SlimeWolf Oh my God I love you XD

  • @techjunkie133
    @techjunkie133 6 років тому +12

    This is relatable, not an orphan just adopted, never met father, mom just lives far.

  • @Dee.Murphy
    @Dee.Murphy 2 роки тому +1

    OK, I don’t know why you showed up in my algorithm but I have to say you’re adorable and you made me chuckle… A lot!

    • @sandracurley7537
      @sandracurley7537 2 роки тому

      Well I'll get out of your way that's for sure this town is Seen the Last of Me as of tomorrow anyway take care I don't know who everybody is but doesn't really matter right we at least said hi and now we get to say goodbye love you all if you hate me that's okay to doesn't really matter my ass is going to be pointed the other way tomorrow and get I will be the flock out of here no doubt

  • @cinthiamartinez9160
    @cinthiamartinez9160 4 роки тому

    New subscriber here! I really enjoyed watching your video. You're so refreshingly honest!