I switched to a flip phone 4 years ago and so should you

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  • @imnotnuggets
    @imnotnuggets 7 днів тому +1001

    This video inspired me to become a minimalist. Rather than carry a 100 pound anvil I carry 2 50 pound ones.

    • @oceanti6791
      @oceanti6791 7 днів тому +16

      Isn't that the opposite of minimalism?

    • @user-nj1qc7uc9c
      @user-nj1qc7uc9c 7 днів тому +5

      @@oceanti6791 😬

    • @370enjoyer
      @370enjoyer 4 дні тому +3

      @@oceanti6791no because now they will be perfectly balanced on 2 sides instead of just one centered side

    • @alexisfarquharson5
      @alexisfarquharson5 4 години тому

      Amazing writing this tip down now

  • @MyNameIsNyx
    @MyNameIsNyx 7 днів тому +605

    cargo pants and still pulls everything from the same pocket. thats comedy

    • @j1j1j1j1j1
      @j1j1j1j1j1 4 дні тому +2

      Thanks for explaining the joke to me it’s a lot funnier now

  • @CiggyNextUp
    @CiggyNextUp 7 днів тому +430

    Favorite part time UA-camr

  • @emilflarsen2
    @emilflarsen2 4 дні тому +151

    I realised this was satire way too late. Now i'm questioning my life.

  • @cherishmcdougal4683
    @cherishmcdougal4683 7 днів тому +236

    Leaving my wife and kids and changing my identity because of this great video! Thank you!

    • @Dead_Kerbal
      @Dead_Kerbal 6 днів тому +6

      Sounds like a solid plan. Kids are not minimalist-friendly creatures.

  • @TommyGee.
    @TommyGee. 4 дні тому +60

    thought this was gonna be some wholesome, inspiring, anti-social media clip when i clicked, but no... lmao

  • @Cyranek
    @Cyranek 6 днів тому +41

    truly incredible. I can't think of single person who has forgone more in their in life for the sake of simplicity.

  • @W3APON47
    @W3APON47 День тому +5

    very informative, on top of switching phones i also started showering in the rain and swapped all of the lightbulbs in my house for candles

  • @bobgomez9249
    @bobgomez9249 Годину тому

    Okay okayy you didn't have to go this far Alex, I get the point, I get it. Great stuff as always.

  • @sofi2260
    @sofi2260 7 днів тому +28

    thank you! this inspired me to quit my job and disappear into the Appalachian mountains to live offgrid!

  • @StoneyForever
    @StoneyForever 2 дні тому +5

    This video is not what i expected, truly unique 😂

  • @nfis44
    @nfis44 7 днів тому +9

    I did this too! It’s so great and liberating. I have an iPad for necessities but barely use it

  • @Brettm501
    @Brettm501 7 днів тому +61

    I’ll get you a belt clip phone case for Christmas. It increases productivity by limiting wasted hand to pocket movement. You’ll thank me later

  • @Mack777
    @Mack777 7 днів тому +10

    Funny, and a great singer. Alex has great qualities (and a calendar)

  • @aliciawaters1223
    @aliciawaters1223 7 днів тому +40

    really miss your content Alex, wishing you and Emily endless blessings ❤

  • @aveenburney7463
    @aveenburney7463 4 дні тому +1

    Was thinking of buying a flip phone... you just earned a subscriber.

  • @WEST-Vlogs
    @WEST-Vlogs День тому

    Hey man, just letting you know that you’re a very big influence on why I started my vlogging channel. You’re awesome bro.

  • @VenzYoutube
    @VenzYoutube 7 днів тому +26

    2:18 he had us at the first half, ain't even gon lie

  • @shelbieyoung3550
    @shelbieyoung3550 7 днів тому

    You were one of my all time favorite UA-camrs growing up, I’m tryna get like u ma boi

  • @gabygoesplaces
    @gabygoesplaces 7 днів тому +10

    this is art

  • @RandomsDeagled
    @RandomsDeagled 4 дні тому +4

    I'm a minimalist..."has a teddy bear pillow behind him" 🤔

  • @aveenburney7463
    @aveenburney7463 4 дні тому +1

    Why are you my new favorite youtuber.

  • @CaptainAeroz
    @CaptainAeroz 5 днів тому +2

    Interesting timing. Been thinking about going to a flip phone just because I miss them. Then I see this. 😂

  • @lilacscepter223
    @lilacscepter223 5 днів тому

    thanks... that really helped put my inner voices about buying a flip phone to rest.

  • @oswaldoortiz5481
    @oswaldoortiz5481 Годину тому

    im so glad you still have that mask

  • @CantMuffin
    @CantMuffin 6 днів тому +1

    Alex reminding us once again that he could be an S tier youtuber

  • @Tombstone-b6i
    @Tombstone-b6i 3 дні тому

    As someone who also has a flip phone the caterpillar like major excavator company makes the best one to ever exist I recommend

  • @ATF2099
    @ATF2099 3 дні тому +1

    this was literally me when i had droid 4 with full keyboard until a few years ago and had to use a asus phone just for apps on wifi xD

  • @HunterMatthew
    @HunterMatthew 3 дні тому

    legend. you were my favorite from the vlaw schqwahd days

  • @samuellikkel500
    @samuellikkel500 7 днів тому +7

    I love Alex.

  • @4kpov864
    @4kpov864 5 днів тому +1

    This is why we subscribed

  • @brucewhite360
    @brucewhite360 6 днів тому +1

    I never thought you would bring out that cursed mask out again 😭

  • @jackma7972
    @jackma7972 4 дні тому +1

    Best UA-camr

  • @lillykennedy4395
    @lillykennedy4395 7 днів тому +1

    Another great video Alex

  • @TheHurny
    @TheHurny 6 днів тому

    What a dude. The end just scrambled my brain.

  • @coeancoean
    @coeancoean 5 днів тому +2

    Just caught up on the past 4 videos. I think bro is shadow banned I watch every video but sometimes it goes months without getting recommended to me. Alex's content is really funny and amazing I love Alex Ernst.

  • @Meltzer.Seltzer
    @Meltzer.Seltzer 7 днів тому +2

    A man who's ahead of his time

  • @TourStudios
    @TourStudios 3 дні тому

    Use the flip phone to prank call people on back page again. If you remember the days you’re an OG

  • @tinastheoutsider
    @tinastheoutsider День тому

    That was funny😊😅 just found u from the mr beast video contest u were in years ago😅

  • @burnisrael
    @burnisrael 6 днів тому +1

    Best smartphone ad ever

  • @bigcat878
    @bigcat878 6 днів тому

    the amount of camera angles he had for the walmart donation bit is truly incredible

  • @codey342
    @codey342 5 днів тому

    I switched to a flip phone few months back but I wanted to still have some of the function of a smart phone. Nokia 2780, $90 bucks and has maps, calculator, weather and even UA-cam if you want it.

  • @iSafartus
    @iSafartus 7 днів тому +14

    "I also have a smartphone"
    **clicks off**

  • @bigpharts
    @bigpharts 7 днів тому +3

    My phone bill is $15 with a "smart" phone. Might want to shop around since you can't even use the home depot mobile app on your phone and they seem to be charging you like you can.

  • @FrewJo
    @FrewJo День тому

    Crazy...i just made the switch yesterday to a flip phone

  • @jayaguilar629
    @jayaguilar629 7 днів тому +3

    You convinced me man

  • @DoozyyTV
    @DoozyyTV 6 днів тому

    This is very smart
    can't believe ribbed pants made a comeback though

  • @5MadMovieMakers
    @5MadMovieMakers 5 днів тому

    If people had the same inventory capacities as video game characters

  • @miehai444
    @miehai444 5 днів тому

    i've always thought about switching to a flip phone to live "minimally" aka avoid social media, and all the reasons that stopped me from doing so was everything you pulled out your pocket lol. mostly gps and listening to music on my speakers... and the camera... ah fuck

  • @harlsmusic
    @harlsmusic 4 дні тому

    I don’t even have a phone, changed my life

  • @wastemanagement3875
    @wastemanagement3875 4 дні тому

    as a drug distributor, this is helpful

  • @michiganiania
    @michiganiania 5 днів тому

    Okay I've been considering switching for a few years now, my husband said no, I say yes. But as soon as you mentioned the flashlight, it solidified my choice. I will not be getting a flip phone. I'm too scared of the dark and can't risk losing a flashlight.

  • @monkeylovengirl
    @monkeylovengirl 2 дні тому

    ive actually been debating this with myself for a few days and should totally switch

  • @Andy4543
    @Andy4543 6 днів тому +1

    I’ve had a digital home phone for a couple years bro. And I use my iPhone on wifi at home

  • @joseph7105
    @joseph7105 6 днів тому +1

    Not everybody has crippling cell phone addiction though. Addiction is addiction. The first step is admiting you have a problem

  • @LummyTum
    @LummyTum 6 днів тому

    1:46 when I suggest useful technology to my parents.

  • @daltonferguson4847
    @daltonferguson4847 6 днів тому

    This man is a genius.

  • @Dead_Kerbal
    @Dead_Kerbal 6 днів тому

    Holly shit , that is one realistic looking Gollum mask...

  • @robotjh6783
    @robotjh6783 7 днів тому +3

    Hey Alex your vlogsmas series made my holiday special last time , I’m not asking for that type of commitment but would u do a week till Christmas vlog series?

  • @raghavshuks
    @raghavshuks 6 днів тому

    There are few youtubers where I stop whatever im doing to watch a recent upload...Alex is one of them

  • @Tovilian
    @Tovilian 5 днів тому +1

    so you secretly became a time traveller im guessing

  • @daisyromo3
    @daisyromo3 7 днів тому +2

    Awee we got another videoooo! Woot woot lol

  • @eklypised
    @eklypised 6 днів тому +1

    For a minute i thought u sat and squoosed that dam flashlight lol

  • @moondal3245
    @moondal3245 7 днів тому +1

    when r u dropping the Christmas album

  • @DyluxeMD
    @DyluxeMD 2 дні тому

    alex… call me crazy but is that compass by chance a small golden plastic compass that may or may not have been included in the free willy special edition VHS?!?!

  • @Teajonmustard
    @Teajonmustard 7 днів тому +1

    Whered you get them trousers

  • @daveforz
    @daveforz 5 днів тому

    only dude from the squad to mature (i don't watch the others so i have no idea what I'm talking about)

  • @Agriking
    @Agriking 6 днів тому

    This makes me want my Nokia back.

  • @ariel7503
    @ariel7503 6 днів тому

    He’s back to promote his Christian Christmas music

  • @Caerulean
    @Caerulean 7 днів тому

    Even the video's length is minimalist. 😲

  • @muditthakkar8851
    @muditthakkar8851 5 днів тому +1

    1:45 things started to get real minimal from here🤣

  • @dominicdeangelis
    @dominicdeangelis 7 днів тому +1

    Big fan

  • @winstonzeb2842
    @winstonzeb2842 7 днів тому

    Minimal duration video featuring minimal tips from a minimal guy.

  • @ApplelovesWTP
    @ApplelovesWTP 4 години тому

    classic male clothing all of those would seriously fit in those pockets

  • @Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n
    @Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n 3 дні тому

    having a dslr in your pocket is hard to beat

  • @johnbeckman2698
    @johnbeckman2698 6 днів тому

    The cadence of the initial intro monologue was eerily similar to trump

  • @ap-kl8lq
    @ap-kl8lq 5 днів тому

    the only reason I use a smartphone is messaging apps, otherwise I would've kept my nokia

  • @Gwetha3451
    @Gwetha3451 5 днів тому

    remember blackberry there phones are the GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐

  • @cthesavage
    @cthesavage 5 днів тому

    I liked the part where you said “ok”.

  • @bigjimclassical
    @bigjimclassical 5 днів тому +1

    Omg i missed alex 😭 this mf cracked me up as a kid 💀

  • @clementine2234
    @clementine2234 7 днів тому +3

    Aw man, seeing Alex and that old man mask brought back old David vlogs type feelings

  • @ChristicleNielsen
    @ChristicleNielsen 7 днів тому +7

    Bro how the eff did you have the guts to film those Walmart shots lol

  • @Mikooth
    @Mikooth 10 годин тому

    is that the same bridge that guy goes down laying backwards on his skateboard

  • @tylerdrama
    @tylerdrama 7 днів тому

    this is amazing lmao

  • @martianplant
    @martianplant 5 днів тому

    youre connected to that ceo assassination aren't you.

  • @shaanp9796
    @shaanp9796 7 днів тому

    Very unique video, thx

  • @suprabrajbhandari548
    @suprabrajbhandari548 5 днів тому

    We need your Christmas vlog 2024 😢😢

  • @Sir......
    @Sir...... 7 днів тому

    Merry Christmas Alex

  • @juckt0108
    @juckt0108 6 днів тому

    Thats crazy man we literly think the same

  • @Ingrid.Taylor
    @Ingrid.Taylor 7 днів тому +1

    Brilliant!!

  • @emmyem1
    @emmyem1 5 днів тому

    Why did I think this one was going to be serious

  • @TheReck12
    @TheReck12 6 днів тому

    My bad thought this was a serious video for a minute

  • @jasont3348
    @jasont3348 6 днів тому

    not everyone's gonna understand this kind of humor lmao

  • @Tayjay204
    @Tayjay204 7 днів тому +1

    2:07 I bet there’s a calculator and a calendar on the flip phone 😂

    • @pspfilms7505
      @pspfilms7505 6 днів тому

      Yeah, there is even a calendar on the Nintendo DS

  • @TheOfficialThompson
    @TheOfficialThompson 3 дні тому

    If you do want to be minimal then keep the cell phone but get a cellular smart watch and only bring that with you places

  • @ryleeviramontes7432
    @ryleeviramontes7432 5 днів тому +1

    Alex. I met you before and you were so sweet to me🤗🤗🤗

  • @NKO_lindo
    @NKO_lindo 7 днів тому

    I had a huge crush for this guy like in 2016 so I'm here like an obsessed ex I ain't getting a flip phone

  • @Peaceful.dramas
    @Peaceful.dramas 5 днів тому

    Sure Alex. We believe you.

  • @danh4486
    @danh4486 6 днів тому

    I hate that if you tell me who makes those pants I'll forever be on the look-out in my size. Please. do it...

  • @Eschen_
    @Eschen_ 6 днів тому

    Ah shit that got me good 😂