@ElysiumCreator
Honestly didnât realise how much I loved Map Men, until the time between episodes seemed so long Edit: Hello Chris
@sssdddkkksss
8:43 I just noticed the gag where the random items you list that would be impossible to buy without the internet, ARE ALL ACTUALLY IN THE SHOP FRONT WINDOW. "Pink Suitcases, Teddy Bears, Funny Hats, and Basketballs" This is why this channel is so rewatchable and awesome.
@ardendarling5613
I love the running gag about "the beginning of the internet", because it highlights how technologies build and improve on one another, and which should be counted as the true "beginning" of some modern technology is largely subjective, down to the personal views of the presenter and which technological features they consider to be important.
@sudorandom
Small correction. The âAmerica to Americaâ example cable mentioned at 7:34 doesnât exist because itâs cheaper or faster to send data from Texas to Mississippi with an undersea cable. This cable is called the âGulf of Mexico Fiber Optic Networkâ and it exists to provide internet to offshore drilling rigs along the path of the cable. Because of this, itâs probably one of the more interesting cables on the map! Sometimes itâs about the journey, not the destination.
@PanekPL
When describing the distance between the UK and the USA and how long the first transatlantic telegraph cable needed to be, at 3:33 Jay says the word "very" 8 times (the subtitles say it 10 times). Then, at 3:46, Cyrus figured out that he needs to repeat the word "very" 7 times (the subs again say something different, this time going for 9). Afterwards it's back to Jay, who says "very" 9 times (the subtitles go for 12 for some reason). According to Wikipedia, the length of the cable was 2,500 nautical miles. Therefore, one "very" in the Map Men universe equals between 277.77 nautical miles (319.65 regular ol' miles) and 357.14 nautical miles (410.98 miles).
@stuartrockin
Can't believe Samuel Morse named himself after the Morse code and took all the credit. Surprised there's been no backlash against Dave Internet yet.
@TheDarkfighter101
The way Jay controls the slight smirk on his face to straight deadpan after the globes fall is the mark of a professional comedian.
@market_car
I absolutely love the bit at 1:36 with the olden version of Google Maps. This kind of unnecessary and funny attention to detail is exactly why everyone loves to watch this channel. Thanks Jay!
@CinemaDemocratica
If I could do what Jay does when those globes fall off the wall, my entire life would have played out differently.
@SivleFred
0:41 That slight quiver makes me think the globes falling was not scripted.
@FedeGuiance
Love these videos. Binged all of "Unfinished London" before my first ever trip to the capital a few weeks ago. Second day there, walking to Piccadilly via Regent Street, and I see the man himself in his impecable suit rushing towards Soho. It made my trip even if I could not stop you for a photo, Jay!
@LegendaryHewy
Tell me the globes falling wasn't a planned bit. If it isn't, Jay's ability to effortlessly work it into the take as if it was part of the video is commendable.
@mhardisty
In the mid/late 90's, we needed to send a build of a game across from the UK to the publisher in New York. This involved me burning it on disks, getting on a plane, flying to New York, getting a (nice) stretch Limo to the Publishers offices, and handing over the disks to their QA (testers) team..... This was an enjoyable experience that now can be done in about 2 minutes via the power of the internet. This was the beginning of the internet!!!
@katieorsomething115
i love how all of your videos feel like they were made 6 years ago. they're great
@rodefshalom
The fact the entire internet has been through a layer of Vaseline actually explains quite a bit of the modern world.
@supremesantos
8:44 I appreciate that the list of 'pink suit cases, teddy bears, funny hats or basket balls' are all things in the shop window behind him
@randomuploadsism
This is one of the best YouTube channels out there. Even at 1.4M subs I'd still say it is very underrated. The content is fascinating, concise and funny. The bit about "I need to get those globes up that fell off the wall "without even blinking, is a testimony to your skills as performers. So glad I found this channel.
@rowanmichaels
A "human garden hose" implies Jay is aware of garden hoses made by other species.
@Mike-kc5ew
As someone who works in IT, I can say that this was actually very well researched and communicated, with a great critical thinking message of what those who "provide us the internet" may be asking for in return. Plus, all the visual gags were the best! Map Men is seriously one of the best Youtube series out there!
@shokmunky