Worked as a labourer for an older electrician when I was 15. Exact same type of guy. Best people to work with hands down. Work stays fun and shit gets done. No complaints there
He might not be moving at breakneck speed, but he is always doing something. My grandfather taught me that, just keep going, cause think about it, you are working 8 hours, the key is keep going.
Same story with me, I work as a mason/laborer for a man who is about to turn 75 here in a week or so. There's nine of us all together, and he gets out there with us everyday working, laying block. He is a great man to work for, hilarious, and fun to talk to as you work. I love him.
@Joseph Marcianti Why does he use channel locks to tighten set screw connectors though?😂 BTW, You still in the IBEW? I'm a 3rd yr working for 379 Charlotte NC. It's cool to see a brother commenting on this vid!
It’s not smoke, it’s vapor. -423 degrease moving through a pipe, 90 degrease outside the pipe creates vapor. And yes a lot of people make that magnificent bastard move!
sometimes if people reflect what we achieve look at that machine complex order look at it.. you want green now you can't have it new frontier will come in order the order then you accept thats IT we can never change projectory by mass human interest it happens organically when it happens.
so true,I get that all the time.. having knowledge throw away stuff hindrance to so many not from others the tone of I who wish to define who I am 6"5 that's it stay the course i will 2001 space odyssey over Scarface DAY OR NITE SYMMETRY WILL COMPLETE THE FRONTAL LOBE OF THOUGHTS.. HIP FLAPPING SHOULD WATCH IT I SAY TOLSTOY WANT U2
I am trying to learn about the process of being an electrician but I'm confused on where you start off to get experience, hands on, so later I can apply as an apprentice
@@robertbullock7301 Read these two books for knowledge and then apply as an apprentice to start learning when you are old enough! Wiring Complete 3 Edition by Michael Litchfield ---- and Basic Electricity by Charles Ryan
It’s a down to earth blue collar working class guy that’s been on the job 40+ years. That generation had lots of gems of wisdom and wit to pass out... if you can catch them.
From his perspective, well everyone has a job. But face it, some people are not working and are not producing anything. Hard for a working man to imagine that. This is not just people on welfare or medicaid or disability even though able, but corporations getting either literal or equivalent of corporate welfare. Think about it, the people getting 800 a month in food aid and they spend it at food stores, that helps prop them up financially, all while those people get obese and then cost other medical costs. An upside down world.
@@superchuck3259 one person is allowed a max of $192 for themselves. That's if they are not working. For $800 they would need 4 or 5 kids and themselves without a job. Also it's not automatically free. They have to work so many hours for the city to pay for those stamps. Whether it be mowing the cemetary, cleaning litter outside the courthouse etc. for 30+ hours a week. Not that I care nor am I on food assistance but do know people who have. Your comment implies every single stamp recipient is receiving $800 in assistance which they are not without kids.
@@Gabriel.4190 Well I lumped all the programs into one. Cutting the fine hairs of all the details does not change the fact that people on government aid are super obese and that sucks for the tax payer and them too! You are right, that for SNAP that one person gets 192 a month. What I am saying is you also need to look at WIC too. Plus you assume these people are being honest and not double dipping somehow.
People are so far detached from the world that they find a regular guy who lived a regular life so fascinating. I love listening to this man, but it's something you see everyday when you aren't out of touch.
Thank you for this video. I can feel the Italian side of this italian-american New Yorker. Fooling around at work, joking around, just a plain old straight talker, funny and sharp. What a great window of life. Grazie Davide.
I am becoming this guy lol. Blue collar. Work with people who are like family and just let it roll. We are invisible today but we keep society running and do a lot of shit jobs with smiles on our faces.
Randizle Peregoy people that work with their hands and get stuff done feel better about their work. Office workers pushing paper and going to meaningless meetings feel crappy about their jobs
What’s weird is that I’ve never heard so many people say “thank God I’m already 60”, “I’m 77 and death can’t come soon enough or “At least I’m 55, so I don’t have to leave on this planet too much longer” before. The world has gone bat$hit crazy because America elected a straight, wealthy, Christian male over 2 and a half years ago. I may not be that old, but I know I’ve never heard of people looking forward to their inevitable deaths! This a direct reflection of outrage culture, phony claims of females not having as much opportunities as men and the corrupt Mainstream Media. I want and need to live, but if we lose America, my wants and needs might change. However, I don’t think the leftists (and certain Members of the GOP) assessed the American people properly. They’re starting to eat their own...and it’s hilarious to watch and see!
Ya know man no one gets it these days because theres nothing to get. It's all nonsense now and nothing of substance to get. It's literally all garbage!!!!! Good luck brother!!!
@@continentalaquatics2725 I wouldn't give him all that credit. There's been a lot of cultural changes that have been going on through the social media boom that have led us to this.
I’m a 22 year old lobster fishermen and have been around these type of blue collar workers all my life, they’re so real and aren’t afraid to tell you what’s what. Love it.
I grew up around guys like this. Salt of the earth. World would be a better place if they were running things instead of Washington and Hollywood nut jobs.
@@markgigiel2722 come on man.. that's just a silly soundbyte…. it's like saying all lawyers are terrible people... it's not reality, and frankly it's just silly and immature.
Paul Harvey is an absolute legend. I’m so thankful for the time I got to listen to him in the mornings on the way to school with my grandfather. Thank you for sharing this!
“And that’s the rest of the story guy”? Oh. I just heard him talking about it. Just so I remember right about the program- didn’t he tell the story about a person only and only reveal the person’s identity at the end of the of it? The stories were only a few minutes long?
Videos like this are why I subscribed to this channel. I'm 37 but find myself yearning for the way things used to be before our society went down the tubes.
@@BrockLanders I wanted to say the exact same thing, but feminists online can be vicious when a woman speaks the truth. Hopefully we can fix this, but I suspect you're right- we've reached the point of no return.
@@BrockLanders Feminism brought most of the prosperity that we've experienced in the last 50 years by allowing women to work and contribute properly to society.
That old man is just adorable and magical. He has that classic New York accent and is awesome. I could listen to him all day every day and I know I'll learn a lot from him. He's the last of a group of golden people of a dying breed back when American society had true morals. Please film him again sometime and just ask him about the good old days and how he sees the future of today's humanity with the way things are going. ❤👍👏
What a character. A grandpa we should all have. A great American and a special human being. Thanks recognizing this few minutes of his life. This was, wonderful.
Had some roofers over at my house a few weeks back. Guys in their 50s. Told me they couldn't find any young folks (20s) to hire, even though the pay was decent, because they found the work too demanding, and so no young folks stayed on the job more than a couple or 3 days. Made me a bit sad and nostalgic.
@@itgetter9 Worked in roofing for a bit. Hard work for sure. Carrying shingle bundles up a ladder is no joke, but you worked outside, got a decent wage, all the hours you basically wanted, and my boss was a good man. Great job.. I left, only because I got an apprenticeship in a manufacturing company, learning to machine parts. The pay was basically the same, but the shop offered great insurance and they were teaching me a great paying skill. I'll still occasionally help a friend, who owns a few properties, with a roof. Brings back some good memories.
2nd year apprentice for 157 and I gotta tell ya so far these Local 3 guys Ive found to be the most interesting characters with some heavy wisdom. I wouldnt trade this experience for anything else in this city.
I take photographs sometimes and I’ve realized something. Interesting moments, things, people and so forth are everywhere. Things are around all the time to capture with a camera. But in order to even see these amazing things and people around, you have to cultivate a sort of mindset, then they become visible. Otherwise, everything fascinating is lost, invisible; it’s there but it’s not. There’s a sort of mindfulness that’s needed to capture it all.
My type of cinematography involves shooting animation in public, time-lapsed environments. The most asked question, "What are you doing?" is often a gateway into existential conversations. But if I try to film people, I can't do it. I feel guilty, exploitative, invasive and awkward. How often I've thought, there's a film there! -- but I'm too autistically focused or too zen to pursue the stories. There are different kinds of mindfulness; I wish I had more of the kind you speak of. Not everyone is cut out to be a documentarian.
Did you see that Netflix documentary about a guy that bought a trunk and it had a bunch of little cases of photographic negatives that he got developed? They turned out to be interesting photographs taken by someone with a real keen and interesting perspective. An unknown lady named Vivienne that was a nanny who took all these fantastic photos. It was really good.
Bronx, you know what this little piece has driven home for me is that I'm too much of an iconoclast. If someone was to interview me, so much of what I say would seem very strange. This guy is 'salt of the earth' as everyone has said and also very comfortable in his element. I suspect he'd be very comfortable everywhere for that matter. He is well-liked for a variety of reasons, one because a large part of the population holds similar beliefs. No reason to go into why I'm not as 'likable' but this has really given me pause (partly because I am not going back to more conventional thinking).
Its cool to watch the old timers work. They aren’t as fast or strong as the young guys like me and they like to BS and tell stories all day. Around quitting time when I’m done busting my ass thinking I got a ton of stuff done, I realize they did more. They make it look effortless and they have a good time doing it. Cherish your old timers no matter what kind of work you do. Cheers from local 68.
This man personificates the very essence of being a gentleman. Everyone has problems. Everyone has distractions, depression, anger, fear, anxiety, etc. But he sets his aside, to ensure that he and those around him have a good time. That, is an entertainer. I don't know bubkis about what all he's doing, but I know I could learn from him. Either here on earth or on the horizon, I'd like to talk with that man. I don't think I would stop laughing or learning. I hope those guys he works with know what kinda father figure they got with them.
top bloke, but lets face it theres nothing fascinating about this guy, its so normal to hear middle class people speak like this. i just think the richest need to understand they can learn a thing or two from the middle class and the poor, just like the middle class can learn a thing or two from the rich and the poor, and like the poor can learn a thing or two from the middle class and the richest. its all relevant
@@rembleekah8722 thank you! the way i see it we are all on our own journey, we all have our own stories and experiences. i believe whole heartedly that you can learn something from anyone if you stop and listen
Evan K that's the truth The older generation was more polite NEVER would they allow bosses to be expecting their workers to be a therapist Today You get crushed on the job They'll be upset that they need another guy now Since there's no manners today You work way more and must produce way more
in a lot of businesses back in the day the boss was accessible, the young kid coming up had interactions with the guy signing the checks. my dad was a lowly sales kid in his job who got advice and direction from the millionaire founders on how to be a better worker and person. today, bosses and ceos are largely held above and apart from the companies they own. Corporate culture has shifted entirely to bottom lines and employees are merely an expendable line item in a yearly budget.
That man is a wise sage with a great memory, sharp mind and articulate delivery. Don’t actually remember One Step Beyond as he does, but discovered it a year ago on UA-cam. Splendid entertainment.
You're a great man David. This channel is just amazing, if people got to know each other more, USA would be a better place. The comfort of internet is just slowly destroying human connections.
I liked this video. It shows the struggles of real people. This is so important. Thank you for sharing it here. He sounds like his life was really hard. It's so true kids today are so lucky to have all they do today.
Its harder for kids today financially its well documented. Wages haven't kept up with inflation not even close and a whole generation was duped into thinking they needed college so now they're in massive debt. Glad I got into the trade right out of high school
Im union journeyman inside wireman from, from IBEW LU 11 Los Angeles Ca. Im really glad that someone took 16mins out of their time/ job to record this Man, my older brother. These are the type of men that represent IBEW, this Brother has alot to teach." He has forgotten more knowledge than a youngster/ apprentice will ever know." -David Dick l.u 11. Much respect from California old timer, get yourself a first year C.U.B / J.A.F.A. to carry your tools. Dont retire yet, we need you to shape and form these Cubs that lost their way from not going to their local meetings.
@@MorganCatha There was a blackout in 1977 that amounted to looting and arson. the city was f'd... for a New-York minute. He said, "We had one in 77, don't worry"
The New York City blackout of 1977 was an electricity blackout that affected most of New York City on July 13-14, 1977. i literally just googled it, its real.
Terrence Thomson 3) Local 3 wage and benefits package, plus their market share, not to mention their unity towards brotherhood will drown out most pain in ass chicks.. Only time you’ll see a electrician in local 3 not smiling is when a book 2 hand is told; it’s time to go home brother! Book 2 hand says F that we don’t do that in wormy local 11 and refuses to ask for a lay-off freeing up his spot for a book 1 hand that is on the book.. The book 2 hand, nor any other book 1 electricians will be smiling as they discuss the rules of the road.. Awesome video! Retired local 441 IBEW!
Imagine being able to work without the tension of being sued for rape for accidentally bumping into a woman. Imagine working with people who actually put in work and take responsibility for their fuckups like adults.
A dying breed of New Yorker, a very hard worker that came from a generation that learnt a craft to perfection and applied it to make an honest living. Not a bad comedian either, could've done stand up.
David, I love how you're increasingly becoming more aware of how to optimize your content for this platform while still conveying the subtle (and difficult) art of videography...In a day and age when people are shooting 5 second clips for 'manufactured' moments. Rock on.
Toby Wilson I liked how Mr. Hoffman added narration and quick photos/clips to go with it. Why brilliant? 🤔 I just think this older man’s personality is full of vibrancy and joy and I really liked listening to him as he reminisced and threw out bits of advice, that’s all. Plus, he was in Ghostbusters! 👻 P.S. I bet you are probably also brilliant in your own way! ✌🏽
I always watch the Wizard of Oz with wide-eyed excitement. Best movie ever. Brings tears to my eyes, it oozes hope and triumph after do much longing. Quintessential American story.
I really enjoyed this man's company. I also love how you helped us viewers with the memes he was dropping. showing the footage that inspired his memories is wicked awesome. The lesson I took away myself is about jobs... every job is important really. ♥️
@@Dave-lr2wo I'm a big fan of Richard Dawkins... I've been reading his books before society had even caught on to what a meme is. you are mad because I used the correct word to describe an idea?
@@christophermiller3031 You never used the word because of Dawkins. You use the word because you are easily influenced by viral information and the irony is that in this case you both are influenced BY a meme AND you rely on it. Like a crutch. If you think the word "meme" is the correct word for describing an idea, you are the model of manipulated. And if you think I'm a troll, you've definitely proved it. If you're a "close reader" of Dawkins and you think your understanding of "meme" is correct, well, it's not, and you should work on your reading.
Mr Hoffman, I'm a 40 years old electro-mechanic that have been also working as electrician, but I added subscription because it's important for the kids to know how things are done, the people that made the world move, we are a group of technicians and engineers that only care of make the things that will work and last as long as nobody tampers with them so keep the good work it's really inspiring to see people around the world doing what they know best... Make the world move!!!!
The contrast between Him and the Capaweya Kid. Awesome. Shows the world shifting to something absolutely new and different. Love it. BTW. put that kid in a movie.
Sparky from the UK here. 35 years old. This guy is a real gem. I could work with him and I'm not even familiar with the US electrical system! Am I right in saying his NYC accent has a hint of Italian heritage in it?
I came from an italian new yorker family that came from italy and rose out of the working class level they all talk exactly like that man. Very intentional but light hearted and very straight to the point. With an italian you never wonder what they are thinking because they’ll look you right in the eyes and tell you how they feel.
I'm a drafter so I'm just behind the computer all day but the guys that actually bring my work into reality are the real deal. Any time I go visit a job site and see the small army of guys working I always think, "the people moving into this building after it's done will have no idea all the work that went into this". I'm 34 and I wish that the trades, especially masonry/brick laying was pushed more at my schools when I was younger. I just had no exposure to them and was just told by EVERYONE that I needed to go to university to have a good life. What a lie.
I'm also an Electrician. 43 years, and this or next year will be my last. My father taught me how to work. He always had a great sense of humor on the job, and the day passed faster with a few laughs along the way. As the business owner and the master electrician on the job site, it's my sort of duty to instruct and humbly pass on what trade knowledge that I have to the kids that work hard. It's hard to find millenials that are willing to apprentice for five years before they can take thier licence test, and make fifty dollars an hour without any student debts. It's strange how after 1.5 years, many feel that they are ready to step into my shoes, unfortunately they rarely last long enough in the trade to become an electrician. However, there are those youngsters that have no fear of hard work. I try as much as possible to encourage them along in the manner my father taught me. I joke around and I teach. I don't tell them, but it keeps me young. I live for this shit. Thanks for reading these ramblings from an old man.
I’ve only known one person in my life from New York and it was a guy I worked with. He talked exactly like this.... everything he said was either a movie, song, or television commercial quote. It’s really bizarre
It’s cringy when people think blue collar workers are dumb. Electrical work takes a strong understanding of math and electrical theory. The IBEW is one of the most competitive unions to gain access to. Appreciate men like this.
Great man hard worker. That’s what we need more of. Salute to the nyc unions. I’m from Long Island so whenever I visit the city I always admire the work being done when I walk past something being built. Sad they don’t get the recognition they deserve. Also my foster dad was a union iron worker for 45 years.
Worked as a labourer for an older electrician when I was 15. Exact same type of guy. Best people to work with hands down. Work stays fun and shit gets done. No complaints there
He might not be moving at breakneck speed, but he is always doing something.
My grandfather taught me that, just keep going, cause think about it, you are working 8 hours, the key is keep going.
Had the same experience with an older janitor who was training me.
Merrick Smith it's all fun and games until they start blasting music for 8 hours and singing along
Same story with me, I work as a mason/laborer for a man who is about to turn 75 here in a week or so. There's nine of us all together, and he gets out there with us everyday working, laying block. He is a great man to work for, hilarious, and fun to talk to as you work. I love him.
@Hi did the job get done?
I worked with him before. I was an Aprentice at the time. I’ll never forget him. A true local 3 journeyman NYC.
must have been a good day when he was on the job! Hope he enjoys retirement.
@Joseph Marcianti
Why does he use channel locks to tighten set screw connectors though?😂
BTW, You still in the IBEW? I'm a 3rd yr working for 379 Charlotte NC. It's cool to see a brother commenting on this vid!
Only Master Electricians count. The E and B boys go for coffee.
Shoutout from local 212
@@aaronestes1130
Liberal unions sent our jobs overseas.
"You see the smoke, but not the people who do all that work". So true.
That's the true of the world we living... People that it's "willing to pin their chest up" with the work of others...
It’s not smoke, it’s vapor. -423 degrease moving through a pipe, 90 degrease outside the pipe creates vapor. And yes a lot of people make that magnificent bastard move!
"You see the smoke, but not the people who do all that work". So true.
He must be talking about politics.
Mr Danforth 374 yes
sometimes if people reflect what we achieve
look at that machine
complex order
look at it..
you want green now
you can't have it
new frontier will come in order
the order
then you accept
thats IT
we can never change
projectory by mass human interest
it happens organically
when it happens.
Nowa day, people think you're intoxicated or under the influence if your energy vibe is like this cool man.
Most people go through their days like zombies,any spark of life and you're considered weird and
so true,I get that all the time.. having knowledge
throw away stuff
hindrance to so many
not from others
the tone of I
who wish to define
who I am
6"5 that's it
stay the course i will
2001 space odyssey
over Scarface
DAY OR NITE
SYMMETRY WILL COMPLETE THE FRONTAL LOBE OF THOUGHTS..
HIP
FLAPPING SHOULD WATCH IT I SAY
TOLSTOY WANT U2
Or maybe he's just happy being away from the wife.
Carlos Mojica seriously it’s ridiculous
Fucked. Up.
I am a electrican and love working with older guys like him. You learn alot about life in general.
I am trying to learn about the process of being an electrician but I'm confused on where you start off to get experience, hands on, so later I can apply as an apprentice
@@robertbullock7301 Read these two books for knowledge and then apply as an apprentice to start learning when you are old enough!
Wiring Complete 3 Edition by Michael Litchfield ---- and Basic Electricity by Charles Ryan
It’s a down to earth blue collar working class guy that’s been on the job 40+ years. That generation had lots of gems of wisdom and wit to pass out... if you can catch them.
From his perspective, well everyone has a job. But face it, some people are not working and are not producing anything. Hard for a working man to imagine that.
This is not just people on welfare or medicaid or disability even though able, but corporations getting either literal or equivalent of corporate welfare. Think about it, the people getting 800 a month in food aid and they spend it at food stores, that helps prop them up financially, all while those people get obese and then cost other medical costs. An upside down world.
@@superchuck3259 one person is allowed a max of $192 for themselves. That's if they are not working. For $800 they would need 4 or 5 kids and themselves without a job. Also it's not automatically free. They have to work so many hours for the city to pay for those stamps. Whether it be mowing the cemetary, cleaning litter outside the courthouse etc. for 30+ hours a week. Not that I care nor am I on food assistance but do know people who have. Your comment implies every single stamp recipient is receiving $800 in assistance which they are not without kids.
@@Gabriel.4190 Well I lumped all the programs into one. Cutting the fine hairs of all the details does not change the fact that people on government aid are super obese and that sucks for the tax payer and them too!
You are right, that for SNAP that one person gets 192 a month. What I am saying is you also need to look at WIC too. Plus you assume these people are being honest and not double dipping somehow.
@@superchuck3259 spend only six bucks a day on food. Tell me how fat you get.
So what was one “gem of wisdom” that this dude had to offer? Please do tell.
People are so far detached from the world that they find a regular guy who lived a regular life so fascinating.
I love listening to this man, but it's something you see everyday when you aren't out of touch.
He's not really fascinating at all
Thank you for including the Ghostbusters clip! Now I don't have to go crazy trying to find it
lol same here
Did you were an extra Jeff, or they just happened to film you on your way to work?
@@Bnorbi3 not me
JeffSayYes I don’t understand how there was confusion here?
One of the Top Ten modern American movies in my opinion.
Original and hilarious.
Thank you for this video. I can feel the Italian side of this italian-american New Yorker. Fooling around at work, joking around, just a plain old straight talker, funny and sharp. What a great window of life. Grazie Davide.
@@LeMerch and now its the mexicans
Wow how refreshing to hear wisdom openly in its purest form, with no agenda and no reservations. Thanks for this!
I am becoming this guy lol. Blue collar. Work with people who are like family and just let it roll. We are invisible today but we keep society running and do a lot of shit jobs with smiles on our faces.
MuckoMan how do you manage to stay happy at work? I’m an inch away from quitting my job every day :/
Randizle Peregoy people that work with their hands and get stuff done feel better about their work. Office workers pushing paper and going to meaningless meetings feel crappy about their jobs
@@randabuffer6562 Aren't trades paying people like 30+ per hour? Pretty sure that makes anyone happy
Linda an arrogant thing to claim but k
@@Swavvy116Xrs depends on where you are. He's out of local 3 (great local) not sure of their scale now,but probably North of $40 per hour by now.
What makes this video complete is that it’s inter-spliced with the relevant clips, old-timey commercials and sitcom intros
Half Dust Half Deity better than Rogan’s podcast
Dude watched a lot of TV
Why didn’t he intersplice the “really love your peaches want to shake your tree song” into it?
"Today is a fake world, I don't get it but I'm on my way out”.
@Thereis Hope whatever happened to J.J on Good Times?🤔
What’s weird is that I’ve never heard so many people say “thank God I’m already 60”, “I’m 77 and death can’t come soon enough or “At least I’m 55, so I don’t have to leave on this planet too much longer” before.
The world has gone bat$hit crazy because America elected a straight, wealthy, Christian male over 2 and a half years ago.
I may not be that old, but I know I’ve never heard of people looking forward to their inevitable deaths! This a direct reflection of outrage culture, phony claims of females not having as much opportunities as men and the corrupt Mainstream Media.
I want and need to live, but if we lose America, my wants and needs might change. However, I don’t think the leftists (and certain Members of the GOP) assessed the American people properly. They’re starting to eat their own...and it’s hilarious to watch and see!
Ya know man no one gets it these days because theres nothing to get. It's all nonsense now and nothing of substance to get. It's literally all garbage!!!!! Good luck brother!!!
@@continentalaquatics2725 I wouldn't give him all that credit. There's been a lot of cultural changes that have been going on through the social media boom that have led us to this.
@4:21. Scrolled to see who caught this first.
I’m a 22 year old lobster fishermen and have been around these type of blue collar workers all my life, they’re so real and aren’t afraid to tell you what’s what. Love it.
I grew up around guys like this. Salt of the earth. World would be a better place if they were running things instead of Washington and Hollywood nut jobs.
yeah... that might be the case if running things didnt require more than a high school education.
@@Daniel-yo5es The clowns "running things" now are supposedly educated.
@@markgigiel2722 "the clowns running things"... that's an awful lot of people there.... you might have to narrow that down a bit....
@@Daniel-yo5es Most, but not all, politicians for starters.
@@markgigiel2722 come on man.. that's just a silly soundbyte…. it's like saying all lawyers are terrible people... it's not reality, and frankly it's just silly and immature.
these videos are amazing they capture a moment in time and the older they get the more valuable they are for future generations
Paul Harvey is an absolute legend. I’m so thankful for the time I got to listen to him in the mornings on the way to school with my grandfather. Thank you for sharing this!
“And that’s the rest of the story guy”?
Oh. I just heard him talking about it.
Just so I remember right about the program- didn’t he tell the story about a person only and only reveal the person’s identity at the end of the of it?
The stories were only a few minutes long?
His perspective is valuable because he’s witnessed society’s massive changes
Videos like this are why I subscribed to this channel. I'm 37 but find myself yearning for the way things used to be before our society went down the tubes.
Becky Rose I’m 34 and absolutely hate how things are these day :/
I’m planning on moving to another planet lol
You can thank feminism for the world we have now. And it’s only going to continue getting worse.
@@BrockLanders I wanted to say the exact same thing, but feminists online can be vicious when a woman speaks the truth. Hopefully we can fix this, but I suspect you're right- we've reached the point of no return.
@@randabuffer6562 I heard that Mars is no good for raising kids, it's too cold
@@BrockLanders Feminism brought most of the prosperity that we've experienced in the last 50 years by allowing women to work and contribute properly to society.
Of the trades the electricians usually are the smartest and most awake. You can't be dumb and an electrician.
Yes you can.
You surely can be.
@@eddenoy321 Darwinism usually sorts them out.
@I C I haven't met any. It could be that the dumb ones get electrocuted and the game is over for them.
I know plenty of 6th year apprentices. lmfao
True blue collar boys making a living. The true Americans. Great video. Great work. 👍🏻
Everyone working makes a living, unless you a rich guy somewhere.
People.with college degrees also work hard and struggle
John Buffalo I am 97 no most don't.
That old man is just adorable and magical. He has that classic New York accent and is awesome. I could listen to him all day every day and I know I'll learn a lot from him. He's the last of a group of golden people of a dying breed back when American society had true morals. Please film him again sometime and just ask him about the good old days and how he sees the future of today's humanity with the way things are going. ❤👍👏
Love the interaction. "Some guys can't talk and work" . this guy has "it" 😗😗
Guilty as charged. Maybe that's why I'm still unemployed. Unable to multitask. lol! ;)
I agree, but he seems to be doing more talking than talking and working!😂
Many people are just more introverted. Obviously this guy isnt.
@@ohthreefiftyone I'm the same way, depends what I'm doing too though.
I literally stop in my tracks to listen when someone's trying to talk to me, I have to focus to hear you.
What a character. I also enjoy your introductions, your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for this.
Eyyy comrade
I love the attitude "old school" New Yorkers have. 👍👍
Ahh man when I’m at work I have nothing interesting to talk about I’m just boring and awkward silence I have a hamster running on a wheel for a brain
What a character. A grandpa we should all have. A great American and a special human being. Thanks recognizing this few minutes of his life. This was, wonderful.
This man is a human treasure. Affable guy with a warm and contagious personality.
Good snapshot in time. Guys who've been through the dirt, with a smile on their face, are becoming a rare breed.
Had some roofers over at my house a few weeks back. Guys in their 50s. Told me they couldn't find any young folks (20s) to hire, even though the pay was decent, because they found the work too demanding, and so no young folks stayed on the job more than a couple or 3 days. Made me a bit sad and nostalgic.
@@itgetter9 Worked in roofing for a bit. Hard work for sure. Carrying shingle bundles up a ladder is no joke, but you worked outside, got a decent wage, all the hours you basically wanted, and my boss was a good man. Great job.. I left, only because I got an apprenticeship in a manufacturing company, learning to machine parts. The pay was basically the same, but the shop offered great insurance and they were teaching me a great paying skill. I'll still occasionally help a friend, who owns a few properties, with a roof. Brings back some good memories.
2nd year apprentice for 157 and I gotta tell ya so far these Local 3 guys Ive found to be the most interesting characters with some heavy wisdom. I wouldnt trade this experience for anything else in this city.
I love listening to peoples' stories, the everyday people, thank you.
There is more of them outside... Not so many on youtube... :D
I don’t. This guy would drive me nuts at work. He is why you must have music on a job site.
What a beautiful human being :). You can never be down around this guy his energy will pick you up!
More everyday gold. A snapshot of a working class treasure. Thankyou again Mr Hoffman. Keep up the good work.
His natural energy is amazing for his age his memory is brilliant
Thank you David for sharing this story, love it !! ❤👍
I take photographs sometimes and I’ve realized something. Interesting moments, things, people and so forth are everywhere. Things are around all the time to capture with a camera. But in order to even see these amazing things and people around, you have to cultivate a sort of mindset, then they become visible. Otherwise, everything fascinating is lost, invisible; it’s there but it’s not. There’s a sort of mindfulness that’s needed to capture it all.
My type of cinematography involves shooting animation in public, time-lapsed environments. The most asked question, "What are you doing?" is often a gateway into existential conversations. But if I try to film people, I can't do it. I feel guilty, exploitative, invasive and awkward. How often I've thought, there's a film there! -- but I'm too autistically focused or too zen to pursue the stories. There are different kinds of mindfulness; I wish I had more of the kind you speak of. Not everyone is cut out to be a documentarian.
Did you see that Netflix documentary about a guy that bought a trunk and it had a bunch of little cases of photographic negatives that he got developed? They turned out to be interesting photographs taken by someone with a real keen and interesting perspective.
An unknown lady named Vivienne that was a nanny who took all these fantastic photos.
It was really good.
So absolutely true. Seeing is like listening.
@@jennymisteqq695 Hey! Thanks for the reminder! That was REALLY cool. I'll have to look around and find it again. That was a while back.
Bronx, you know what this little piece has driven home for me is that I'm too much of an iconoclast. If someone was to interview me, so much of what I say would seem very strange. This guy is 'salt of the earth' as everyone has said and also very comfortable in his element. I suspect he'd be very comfortable everywhere for that matter. He is well-liked for a variety of reasons, one because a large part of the population holds similar beliefs. No reason to go into why I'm not as 'likable' but this has really given me pause (partly because I am not going back to more conventional thinking).
Absolutely beautiful. Love this guy. ! Thank you again David.
You ask ya muddah. Ahhh! That accents runs deep in my genes. 🥰
That's even true here in Oklahoma. ..you ask your mother. .Love you NYC
And saw is sore, lol love that NY speak.
your videos like this of people and how they lived and what they thought makes me really happy inside
I miss guys like him. I was born in New Jersey. My father knew his way around carpentry and electronics.
"The end has not yet been written, there is no end. The story just continues. " 🤯
Its cool to watch the old timers work. They aren’t as fast or strong as the young guys like me and they like to BS and tell stories all day. Around quitting time when I’m done busting my ass thinking I got a ton of stuff done, I realize they did more. They make it look effortless and they have a good time doing it. Cherish your old timers no matter what kind of work you do. Cheers from local 68.
Beautifully said Tyler.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Listening to guys like this keeps me grounded. Thanks for sharing
I’d grab a beer with that guy. I bet he has a million awesome stories.
This channel is a goldmine. Thanks for uploading this amazing content. It's like a moving polaroid of certain times in the past.
I like how the one guy said he want to eat açaí. His reply “I don’t believe in that stuff.” He probably eats brisket.
This man personificates the very essence of being a gentleman. Everyone has problems. Everyone has distractions, depression, anger, fear, anxiety, etc. But he sets his aside, to ensure that he and those around him have a good time. That, is an entertainer.
I don't know bubkis about what all he's doing, but I know I could learn from him.
Either here on earth or on the horizon, I'd like to talk with that man. I don't think I would stop laughing or learning. I hope those guys he works with know what kinda father figure they got with them.
top bloke, but lets face it theres nothing fascinating about this guy, its so normal to hear middle class people speak like this. i just think the richest need to understand they can learn a thing or two from the middle class and the poor, just like the middle class can learn a thing or two from the rich and the poor, and like the poor can learn a thing or two from the middle class and the richest. its all relevant
This was a great response.. never looked at it that way but now I learned to.
@@rembleekah8722 thank you! the way i see it we are all on our own journey, we all have our own stories and experiences. i believe whole heartedly that you can learn something from anyone if you stop and listen
@KUPHSER Facts.
Top bloke. Period.
Man, if I talked even half that much at my job, I’d be fired.
Evan K that's the truth
The older generation was more polite
NEVER would they allow bosses to be expecting their workers to be a therapist
Today
You get crushed on the job
They'll be upset that they need another guy now
Since there's no manners today
You work way more and must produce way more
in a lot of businesses back in the day the boss was accessible, the young kid coming up had interactions with the guy signing the checks.
my dad was a lowly sales kid in his job who got advice and direction from the millionaire founders on how to be a better worker and person.
today, bosses and ceos are largely held above and apart from the companies they own. Corporate culture has shifted entirely to bottom lines and employees are merely an expendable line item in a yearly budget.
This wasn't a one take, this is all his talking in one day. Honestly not that bad.
Oleander Thor-Borre
Yeah, no shit. I’d still be fired.
He’s doing his work and talking at the same time. Join a union. Get treated like a human being instead of a machine.
Ordinary people doing ordinary work having an extraordinary outlook on life. ❤️🙏😇thanks for making a regular guy the star for 15 minutes 😎
That man is a wise sage with a great memory, sharp mind and articulate delivery.
Don’t actually remember One Step Beyond as he does, but discovered it a year ago on UA-cam. Splendid entertainment.
As a member of local #3 I wish that gentleman a long and healthy retirement. God bless👷
One of my absolute favorite channels. Always have to watch beginning to end
You're a great man David.
This channel is just amazing, if people got to know each other more, USA would be a better place.
The comfort of internet is just slowly destroying human connections.
I liked this video. It shows the struggles of real people. This is so important. Thank you for sharing it here. He sounds like his life was really hard. It's so true kids today are so lucky to have all they do today.
Its harder for kids today financially its well documented. Wages haven't kept up with inflation not even close and a whole generation was duped into thinking they needed college so now they're in massive debt. Glad I got into the trade right out of high school
The man has a pleasant disposition. May he live forever.
Tammy Hughes unfortunately he may not live forever :(
I saw this clip many years ago great work guys bringing back in 2019
Everybody has their moments. Angry, happy, sad, indifferent.... In this clip this old man, has shown thousands, a sweet one. Cheers man! 🍻💜
Im union journeyman inside wireman from, from IBEW LU 11 Los Angeles Ca. Im really glad that someone took 16mins out of their time/ job to record this Man, my older brother. These are the type of men that represent IBEW, this Brother has alot to teach." He has forgotten more knowledge than a youngster/ apprentice will ever know." -David Dick l.u 11. Much respect from California old timer, get yourself a first year C.U.B / J.A.F.A. to carry your tools. Dont retire yet, we need you to shape and form these Cubs that lost their way from not going to their local meetings.
"We had one in 77, don't worry" 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I wonder how many people knew that statement was a joke?
I dont get it
@@MorganCatha There was a blackout in 1977 that amounted to looting and arson. the city was f'd... for a New-York minute.
He said, "We had one in 77, don't worry"
The New York City blackout of 1977 was an electricity blackout that affected most of New York City on July 13-14, 1977.
i literally just googled it, its real.
@@datboitrooper1255 happened again in the early 2000s
@@datboitrooper1255 Tommy Lee Jones character in the first Men in Black movie actually cracks a joke about this event.
Love this guy! And seeing Paul Harvey again was a blast from the past! Thanks so much David!
I'm a big fan of this channel, its so interesting, so much history! thanks David!
I'm in the Laborers Union and I like it when I get to work around the old timers and listen to their stories and how it was back in their day.
Two observations:
1) Every guy working on the job site had a smile on his face, and
2) I didn’t see any women there working on the site
Coincidence? 🤔
Terrence Thomson
3) Local 3 wage and benefits package, plus their market share, not to mention their unity towards brotherhood will drown out most pain in ass chicks..
Only time you’ll see a electrician in local 3 not smiling is when a book 2 hand is told; it’s time to go home brother! Book 2 hand says F that we don’t do that in wormy local 11 and refuses to ask for a lay-off freeing up his spot for a book 1 hand that is on the book..
The book 2 hand, nor any other book 1 electricians will be smiling as they discuss the rules of the road..
Awesome video!
Retired local 441 IBEW!
@@dennisbullard600 my friend kristen who is a local 3 j/w would tear this guys head off for making jokes like that haha
Imagine being able to work without the tension of being sued for rape for accidentally bumping into a woman. Imagine working with people who actually put in work and take responsibility for their fuckups like adults.
Nope women are excluded. Truth
like this guy style yeah...nvr a dull moment...
A dying breed of New Yorker, a very hard worker that came from a generation that learnt a craft to perfection and applied it to make an honest living. Not a bad comedian either, could've done stand up.
David, I love how you're increasingly becoming more aware of how to optimize your content for this platform while still conveying the subtle (and difficult) art of videography...In a day and age when people are shooting 5 second clips for 'manufactured' moments. Rock on.
I know an Irish guy like this. The itallians and Irish are very similar
A true treasure. Thank you for sharing this.
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this treasure. 😘
treasure is your beauty
had to be honest
sorry
OSTAP BENDER CND ☺️ you’re very kind
Toby Wilson I liked how Mr. Hoffman added narration and quick photos/clips to go with it. Why brilliant? 🤔 I just think this older man’s personality is full of vibrancy and joy and I really liked listening to him as he reminisced and threw out bits of advice, that’s all. Plus, he was in Ghostbusters! 👻
P.S. I bet you are probably also brilliant in your own way! ✌🏽
Electrician: "How many times you seen The Wizard of Oz?"
Director: "Maybe 8..."
Electrician: "That's not enough"
Truth
I always watch the Wizard of Oz with wide-eyed excitement. Best movie ever. Brings tears to my eyes, it oozes hope and triumph after do much longing. Quintessential American story.
I really enjoyed this man's company. I also love how you helped us viewers with the memes he was dropping. showing the footage that inspired his memories is wicked awesome. The lesson I took away myself is about jobs... every job is important really. ♥️
He's not "dropping memes."
Get that horseshit toxic vocabulary/concept out of your life.
@HRE I don't take instructions from people who are willingly mindraped by inforwars.
@@Dave-lr2wo I'm a big fan of Richard Dawkins... I've been reading his books before society had even caught on to what a meme is. you are mad because I used the correct word to describe an idea?
@HRE agreed. his response to you made me realise his full on troll status though.
@@christophermiller3031 You never used the word because of Dawkins. You use the word because you are easily influenced by viral information and the irony is that in this case you both are influenced BY a meme AND you rely on it. Like a crutch. If you think the word "meme" is the correct word for describing an idea, you are the model of manipulated. And if you think I'm a troll, you've definitely proved it. If you're a "close reader" of Dawkins and you think your understanding of "meme" is correct, well, it's not, and you should work on your reading.
I retired to Colorado (where I grew up.) But sometimes I miss NYC. This electrician is everything that I miss about NY.
Local 3 out here tightening set screws with pliers and pulling romex through EMT lmao!
He was amazing
I always liked working with older people like this, made the day go by so fast lol
Man, what a class act this man is sutch a genuine down to earth person, God bless
Nice work "HIGH SPARROW".
Lmfao. I'm driving down the road in the evening listening to this, and just thought it was my shades and occasional glancing that was doing that. 😂
Mr Hoffman, I'm a 40 years old electro-mechanic that have been also working as electrician, but I added subscription because it's important for the kids to know how things are done, the people that made the world move, we are a group of technicians and engineers that only care of make the things that will work and last as long as nobody tampers with them so keep the good work it's really inspiring to see people around the world doing what they know best... Make the world move!!!!
What a nice guy I wish I could meet people like that but I live in Miami:(
Go work in broward or palm beach, more guys like this.
you can sometimes meet older people with interesting stories driving for Lyft in west palm beach. a lot of them come here to retire
Miami Dade county has a lot of funny tradesman as well... their everywhere
Alot of funny old school cocaine cowboys in miami
I love people from that generation. He reminds me of my Mother's uncles. Thanks.
The contrast between Him and the Capaweya Kid. Awesome. Shows the world shifting to something absolutely new and different. Love it.
BTW. put that kid in a movie.
Capoeira
@@lxFullMetal ya,,that
Reminds me of my grandfather 👨🏽🏭👨🏽🏭👨🏽🏭🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
IBEW electricians man. Glad I got into the trade. Wish I could work with this guy.
djflow94 its not like it used to be. I love the trade but you can barely make a living doing it anymore at least not in NYC.
@0nes And Zer0s
I've
Been
Eatin'
Wieners
heard that one too many times.
Sparky from the UK here. 35 years old. This guy is a real gem. I could work with him and I'm not even familiar with the US electrical system!
Am I right in saying his NYC accent has a hint of Italian heritage in it?
I love this guy and I love Hoffman's work. Reminds me of Studs Terkel. Nobody's ordinary. Nobody's got nothing to say.
So true Jeff.David Hoffman - filmmaker
I came from an italian new yorker family that came from italy and rose out of the working class level they all talk exactly like that man. Very intentional but light hearted and very straight to the point. With an italian you never wonder what they are thinking because they’ll look you right in the eyes and tell you how they feel.
This guy made a whole day out of pretending to work
How can you come to that conclusion just by watching a short video clip......
@@thetruthspeaker5101 It's a joke. Internet humor nowadays is 99% irony.
That's typical union work.
Yes! Everybody has a job. I have said this before to my children...when they were young! This is my kind of guy.
He was my kind of guy also Suzanne.
David Hoffman filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker I loved this video. Thank you for sharing it.
Your videos are pure magic.
THANK YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS MAN...
I'm a drafter so I'm just behind the computer all day but the guys that actually bring my work into reality are the real deal. Any time I go visit a job site and see the small army of guys working I always think, "the people moving into this building after it's done will have no idea all the work that went into this". I'm 34 and I wish that the trades, especially masonry/brick laying was pushed more at my schools when I was younger. I just had no exposure to them and was just told by EVERYONE that I needed to go to university to have a good life. What a lie.
This is awesome. We need to hear from the old guys. Keeps us grounded.
Who you gonna call?? Me.
I'm also an Electrician. 43 years, and this or next year will be my last. My father taught me how to work. He always had a great sense of humor on the job, and the day passed faster with a few laughs along the way. As the business owner and the master electrician on the job site, it's my sort of duty to instruct and humbly pass on what trade knowledge that I have to the kids that work hard. It's hard to find millenials that are willing to apprentice for five years before they can take thier licence test, and make fifty dollars an hour without any student debts. It's strange how after 1.5 years, many feel that they are ready to step into my shoes, unfortunately they rarely last long enough in the trade to become an electrician. However, there are those youngsters that have no fear of hard work. I try as much as possible to encourage them along in the manner my father taught me. I joke around and I teach. I don't tell them, but it keeps me young. I live for this shit. Thanks for reading these ramblings from an old man.
Good ramblings, Joe. Keep them up.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
LOVE IT! One of my fav youtube channels 👍🏼
I could listen to him all day long.
I’ve only known one person in my life from New York and it was a guy I worked with. He talked exactly like this.... everything he said was either a movie, song, or television commercial quote. It’s really bizarre
It’s cringy when people think blue collar workers are dumb. Electrical work takes a strong understanding of math and electrical theory. The IBEW is one of the most competitive unions to gain access to. Appreciate men like this.
Great man hard worker. That’s what we need more of. Salute to the nyc unions. I’m from Long Island so whenever I visit the city I always admire the work being done when I walk past something being built. Sad they don’t get the recognition they deserve. Also my foster dad was a union iron worker for 45 years.
That was cool, could listen to those old timers for hours. Loved it,thanks