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Hello all. I got a call earlier that my dad, while climbing a ladder to cut down some vines, fell, fractured 17 ribs and broke his scapula in multiple places. He then went inside and took a nap rather than call 911, but woke up from the pain after the shock wore off and called a cab to take him to the hospital. He's in a ton of pain despite the painkillers and barely able to move, so his options to do anything or be entertained are limited. His 70th birthday is tomorrow, so I want to make his birthday in the hospital slightly less lovely and painless as possible. I thought I'd ask goons for assistance in assembling a youtube playlist for him to watch while incapacitated. I've gotten him one of these already so his phone can be positioned for ease of youtube watching with minimal movement. He likes documentaries, especially history and science docs but also some entertainment documentaries such as about old tv shows(like Mr. Ed), good Urbex videos, and well made videos showcasing cool technologies/scientific breakthroughs and the histories therein. I have some ideas to add to a playlist, but if he's going to be stuck immobile in a hospital bed for the forseeable future, he's going to need a lot of stuff to watch, so hopefully there's some stuff folks can recommend here that he'd enjoy. And if nothing else, it can help others here find cool things to watch as well. some examples of the stuff I've tossed into a playlist for him: The entirety of Fall of Civilizations Mr. Ed - Nick Knacks #53 Exploring an Abandoned Chinese Ghost City Exploring the Oldest Shipwreck in the World When Giant Hypercarnivores Prowled Africa Kenichi Ebina at SFHHDF 2006 All Tomorrows: The Future of Humanity? any good recommendations are much appreciated, I'm going to get things set up for him when I see him tomorrow.
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Jul 6, 2022 01:54
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too soon for some instructionals on ladder safety?
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Jul 6, 2022 01:56
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https://youtube.com/c/TheGreatWarSeries Covers ww1. Week by week. Needless to say, its pretty long Theres also the same thing for ww2 but its still ongoing
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Jul 6, 2022 01:58
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Tasting History with Max Miller might be up his alley. Makes and taste tests recreations of historical recipes. Can't link right now, though, because I'm on mobile.
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Jul 6, 2022 01:59
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STABASS posted:too soon for some instructionals on ladder safety?  he's had a history of falling down the last half a decade or so(though never this serious), you'd think he'd have figured out not to climb on things at his age. he's a stubborn old mule who insists on being independent and doing things on his own, and it finally caught up to him it seems. AngryRobotsInc posted:Tasting History with Max Miller might be up his alley. Makes and taste tests recreations of historical recipes. Can't link right now, though, because I'm on mobile.
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Jul 6, 2022 02:06
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Martijn Doolaard--guy restores a couple of primitive cabins in the Italian Alps. Very beautifully shot, very chill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c?MartijnDoolaard Tim Hunkin/The Secret Life of Machines--a series from the late 80s/early 90s about common machines and their history. He also has a new series about components (chains, hinges, etc) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c?timhunkin1
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Jul 6, 2022 02:11
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Since he likes history and old timey sitcom tropes, John Green's crash course US and crash course World History are something he might really like
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Jul 6, 2022 02:16
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I don't have any entertainment suggestions, but I hope your dad recovers quickly.
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Jul 6, 2022 02:26
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Captain Invictus posted:he has already asked me to sell any ladders he owns. If Tasting History is a winner, also check out Townsends, early American history with a focus on food: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr2d4As312LulcajAkKJYw
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Jul 6, 2022 02:34
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Techmoan is a great channel that showcases all kinds of lesser known, forgotten, and failed technologies. Townsends is a colonial American cooking channel that shows what food and life was like in 18th century America. And if your dad likes cars or any kind of tinkering, can’t go wrong with Vice Grip Garage. The best videos are the ones where he buys a car that’s been sitting for decades and tries to get them running again so he can drive them hundreds of miles home as cheaply as possible. Best of luck to you and your dad’s recovery, Captain.
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Jul 6, 2022 02:36
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Does he like restorations, antiques, that sort of thing? My Mechanics Jimmy Diresta Hand Tool Rescue and more general engineering stuff: Real Engineering Smarter Every Day
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Jul 6, 2022 04:01
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He does like restoration stuff, he once restored my grandfather's antique dental cabinet after it had sat dilapidated for decades. this exact model, actually(other people's photos):  he may be of the "likes to do it himself, not watch videos of other people doing it" but I will see! thanks so much to everyone who has provided recommendations so far, this gives him a huge variety of stuff to check out!
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Jul 6, 2022 04:30
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In terms of restorations, this YouTube channel is my go to when I need to relax https://youtu.be/5G1C3aBY62E One of the best voices too
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Jul 6, 2022 04:56
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This reminds me my 72 year old dad climbs a ladder to turn on the tv above the fireplace multiple times a day because he cant figure out how to get a new working remote
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Jul 6, 2022 05:42
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STABASS posted:too soon for some instructionals on ladder safety? no too late
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Jul 6, 2022 05:45
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dr.acula posted:This reminds me my 72 year old dad climbs a ladder to turn on the tv above the fireplace multiple times a day because he cant figure out how to get a new working remote I know it won't really help that type of blockhead, but give it a go. or just help him fix his remote.
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Jul 6, 2022 06:02
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Mr Ice Cream Glove posted:In terms of restorations, this YouTube channel is my go to when I need to relax I was going to suggest this one too. Mad City Modern guy has a real soothing voice and style. He restores mid-century furniture. https://www.youtube.com/c/MadCityModern I'm not going to suggest anything funny because it would just be mean to make him laugh with all those broken ribs. Do you think he would like mudlarking videos? I love watching British (and Scottish) people digging around in old garbage. They get so excited. A few that dig up and talk about the history of the things they find: https://www.youtube.com/c/Sifinds https://www.youtube.com/c/nicolawhitemudlarkTidelineArt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK-cU4mpA6F69oV9xXg0wA
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Jul 6, 2022 06:17
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He might like Darchinifel's stuff, a brit youtube who goes into naval history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AdcvDiA3lE
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Jul 6, 2022 06:31
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When We Left Earth talks about the Space Race between the USA and USSR. It's really well done. It's a DVD set, but some champion is hosting the videos on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu6UrXEhbzY
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Jul 6, 2022 06:40
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Flora Finching posted:I'm not going to suggest anything funny because it would just be mean to make him laugh with all those broken ribs. RandomPauI posted:He might like Darchinifel's stuff, a brit youtube who goes into naval history.
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Jul 6, 2022 06:41
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also, thanks to whichever mod stickied this, you're cool.
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Jul 6, 2022 06:43
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Band of Brothers he probably already has the box set, if not that's a good dad birthday present
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Jul 6, 2022 06:50
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dr.acula posted:This reminds me my 72 year old dad climbs a ladder to turn on the tv above the fireplace multiple times a day because he cant figure out how to get a new working remote Dear lord. Just buy a new remote for him.
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Jul 6, 2022 07:02
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For real, a universal remote is under $10 and it was just Father's Day. You can't get an aspirin in the hospital for $10
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Jul 6, 2022 07:09
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drat that sucks really bad. a couple of favs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwmYScVhyAs https://youtu.be/8sdMV9TzMkc here's a massive list of music docs, lots to choose from: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4MZ3-EQ_Lx--Px8l6gUsQDNt0nLPOpoL Boomer dudes are into WWII right? Band of Brothers doc (honestly if he's 70 and likes history he's probably seen this) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6j_nop4wh0 Incredible footage and reporting on the Oman Civil War circa 1972. Greasy mercs with shades abound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGMX_oBpDKQ Here's a channel that detailed every week of WWI, 100 years later in real time. Maybe a bit much to watch continuously but good content to start and stop. There are longer videos on specific topics as well. Here's one on US rifles and shotguns used during the war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvrIVZn1jH8&list=PLB2vhKMBjSxMU2-UiexaQ_pwpxxgQUdat&index=75 Jon Bois made a bunch of insane docs about sports, sort of how Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was about a race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4AhABManTw And a riveting piece about the history and development of MMA. lotta rear end beatings in this one, do not recommend if he's averse to combat sports or dark humor: https://youtu.be/-DoaUyMGPWI beer gas canister fucked around with this message at 07:46 on Jul 6, 2022 |
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Jul 6, 2022 07:22
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Documentary series about Chernobyl https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8BTpGAaXEViUgAX3ZqqZMuE1zN8YcOR9
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Jul 6, 2022 07:45
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The "Battlefield" series of documentaries I remember fondly, at least the WWII ones. They do a deep dive into specific battles of the war and explain in detail exactly how things played out. I can't speak to the non-WWII episodes since I haven't really watched them. The "Battle of Stalingrad" episode I remember being particularly chilling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbKYbLUkIpk Edit: I also strongly second "The Secret Life of Machines" - that was a great series. If memory serves there are remastered episodes up and available as of like a year or so ago.
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Jul 6, 2022 08:45
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If you guys have Amazon Prime, The Poisoner's Handbook is a great documentary on the establishment of forensics in the early 20th century. Here's Stealing Lincoln's Body , about a couple of counterfeiters who schemed to hold Lincoln's corpse hostage. A little broader, but CineFix is a great channel about the art of film and they have a lot of appreciation for the oldies extending back to Kurosawa, Chaplin, and even silents. They examine success in genre, score, editing, just about anything you can love about a movie.
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Jul 6, 2022 10:36
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How about a pornhub subscription for while he is recovering. Give him what he really wants.
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Jul 6, 2022 12:10
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PBS Space Time on youtube if he likes astrophysics and poo poo. https://www.youtube.com/c/pbsspacetime/playlists Not sure if this is his jam, but Mentour Pilot has great analysis videos of aircraft accidents and incidents without being overly dramatic or sensationalist like many aircraft accident docs can be https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiNyr6QSO28P2bKMcv2O_lK83jsR0A9-W Todd In the Shadows some of his one hit wonderland and trainwreckords vids talk about music from the 60s/70s/80s so maybe something for you dad? https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddintheShadows
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Jul 6, 2022 12:17
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For a total out the box one: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeirdExplorer He goes around the world eating weird fruit.
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Jul 6, 2022 13:42
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Anne Whateley posted:For real, a universal remote is under $10 and it was just Father's Day. You can't get an aspirin in the hospital for $10 Lolie posted:Dear lord. Just buy a new remote for him. This is all true, I had just completely forgotten about this being a thing that has been going on until seeing this thread reminded me. Its a pretty old tv, like some 720p Sharp, and I know almost nothing about universal remotes but im assuming almost any will work so I'll take a look around unless anyone has some recommendations so I can save my dad from a similar fate.
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Jul 6, 2022 15:03
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dr.acula posted:This is all true, I had just completely forgotten about this being a thing that has been going on until seeing this thread reminded me. Its a pretty old tv, like some 720p Sharp, and I know almost nothing about universal remotes but im assuming almost any will work so I'll take a look around unless anyone has some recommendations so I can save my dad from a similar fate. even a stick would be safer, cmon invictus if your dad is into music or weird old electronic junk he might get into LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER its this british guy making analog synths and horrible furby music experiements. lately hes been restoring a church organ and doing cool poo poo with it
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Jul 6, 2022 15:57
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Buy him a SA account and direct him to the OSHA thread.
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Jul 6, 2022 16:09
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Your old man sounds like he'd like Peaky Blinders
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Jul 6, 2022 16:18
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not too hardcore but these channels have lots of consumable poo poo if one likes 20-30 minute doc stuff and the host is pleasant and occasionally amusing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKRfxkMTqiiv4pF99qGKIw/videos there are several associated channels
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Jul 6, 2022 16:39
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The treasure of Oak Island https://youtu.be/FrM7Wx2mx3k MrBallen has a ton of 20-40 minute videos where he tells stories about different weird stuff and crimes. I thought I would find him annoying but I actually enjoy his way of storytelling. They are like a bunch of little documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen
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Jul 6, 2022 17:49
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PureEvil6_13 posted:
Dude is legitimately an excellent storyteller with excellent content and the worst thumbnails. But they're obviously getting him clicks, so hey.
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Jul 6, 2022 18:37
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Das Boo posted:Dude is legitimately an excellent storyteller with excellent content and the worst thumbnails. But they're obviously getting him clicks, so hey. Yeah I was going to say something about his dumb thumbnails that scream clickbait, but yeah, the stories are legit.
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Jul 6, 2022 19:53
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Thank you everyone for the recommendations! I came to visit him and despite having 13 broken ribs(they clarified, he has a total of 17 damaged ribs; 4 bruised and 13 broken in a way that they have clearly broken but the pieces did not "separate", so surgery isn't necessary and they'll heal back together on their own, EXTREMELY lucky imo) and a shattered scapula, he's able to get up himself and do stuff like go to the bathroom on his own. they're considering him safe to return home since he has all the necessities on the first floor. They're signing him up for in-home therapy and assistants to show up every few days for more involved tasks, but besides that think he can continue on his own as usual. I'm kind of flabbergasted, I'd think he'd have to be admitted for a week at least, but I guess I'm not a doctor. I'll be checking in on him regardless, and this Playlist as well as all these recommendations will still be very useful while he's chilling out in his recliner for the upcoming 3-6 months of recovery. Thank you all again, and keep'em coming, an increased variety of stuff is great for him to swap between. I asked him for more preferences and he said science stuff in particular is big for him right now, stuff like Scishow and other bite-sized breakdowns of things he likes, but also the occasional deep dive like chernobyl etc.
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Jul 6, 2022 22:17
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