in the movie its portrayed as if what he ate was his cause of death but it wasnt. the seeds or berries he ate came up to have no toxins after researchers tested it. he simply died of starvation, what a shame. I dont think he was stupid, he just had hope.
Que barbaro estaba hecho mierda todo ermitaño montañes no es posible degradar tu persona a ese grado buena peli pero que tio mas egoista con su familia perdonar es amar
i respect him above all. Not only did he follow his dream, but as he knew he was dying he worried about other people. And said God bless everybody he knew. Not only that he had taken pictures of him smiling just days before his death, he was in massive amounts of pain. Incredibly inspiring. Incredibly brave.
the ultimate rebel, a taveller living amongst collectors, a walker amongst sitters & one who valued experiences more than the accumalation of things everybody is supposed to have or want. He was a misfit but he was a misfit by his own design.
"He takes the blazing sun in his bare hands and endures the searing heat; a man's man sustained by strength of will." tahts what he was sucha good man truly an inspiration
@DobermansRock your comment is the stupid one. the world is wrong and he didn't accept it. it's fulled of stupid pointless rules and we don't need them. all we need is love.
I would too rather live in nature away from all the peoples stupidity and troubles...but its not possible to live like that in the wild without nothing its certain death
@frankmachin i want to first say thank you for being polite even though you have the opposite opinion of most the people here,i honestly respect you for that, a lot people think only their opinion matters, you recognized that opinions are personal. well i love this movie and i find it inspirational in the way not that he freed himself from society but that he did he followed through with something he wanted to do. not just talked about it like most people do, including myself
Nothing great about this idiot. He was a spoiled little fucktard who wandered into the woods for whatever reason without food,a compass or a plan. Nothing romantic or intelligent about it. He was a fucking idiot with no common sense.
all i see on these videos is people talking about society with a hatred towards it, but do people not realise that you are part of society. if there is enough people who believe society is unjust, not only locally but globally shouldn't there be change? occupy is good, but it needs to be bigger, and it needs to take force with one idea, or one principal and not just for the sake of taking to the streets and chanting cause it looks pretty cool. EVERY person who thinks like this should take action
Inspirational film? I admire his spirit and all, but basically he went into the wilderness ill equipped to survive and starved to death. Do people really find this romantic or inspirational? This is not a rhetorical question, do some of you believe this? I find the story fascinating but ultimately tragically sad.
I'm actually in 10th grade, & our class is reading this book. For the first time ever, I'm looking forward in actually reading a book. I'm loving it so far :)
Please read various passages in the book and think what you can learn from an amazing but shortened life. Chris's life was more than this movie could depict. His life was more than HIS life, it IS the life of every person on this planet trying to be what we are and not what society WANTS us to be. We WERE hunters n gathers, but we became CONSUMERS.Chris lived is life in such a manner that symbolizes everything that is wholesome and REAL about our own lives. Chris (Alex) M. God Bless, and R.I.P.
He was just a guy that wanted to live life his way... doing what he loved. He lived more in his shortened time than some people have in a entire lifetime. We'd all be happier if we tried to hard to chase a dream perhaps.
Here is a question, what style of boots did Chris McCandless wear? I know they were in the bus for like years after he died, they were in many pics tourists took of the bus. I just really wondered what brand of boots Chris wore
He was quite a brave and courageous man. Not many people could do what he did. Invent a new life and chase his dreams. His story is a sad one... But he taught many to pursue what they believe.
@brianoidperson the seeds that Chris tried to eat were easily mistaken with another plant that was highly poisonous and the effects did not allow him to eat. They made him vomit or cough up any food he tried eating. He did have a decent food supply, but he just wasn't able to eat any of it. I don't remember the exact species of the 2 plants, but even experts have trouble identifying which plant is which. And also, most wild mushrooms are poisonous... do some research first kid...
maybe we choose when to die before we come to life and we don't know it here. maybe life sucks compared to where we go and if this is true we shoouldnt say "its a pity he/she died". or maybe theres nothing after death so f--k lets just live the moment. the film was very tragic to me and i completely understand him
I like his idea of what he did but I don't like how he achieved it. He lied to people he made friends with, cut off communications with his loved ones over something that wasn't really his business and he found out by chance, and I think he was a selfish person. I love the idea of going out in the wilderness and surviving like he did, obviously for a short time R.I.P., but the way he achieved it was just disgusting in my eyes.
The most charitable view among McCandless's detractors is that his behavior showed a profound lack of common sense. He chose not to bring a compass (which most people in the same situation would have considered essential). McCandless was completely unaware that a hand-operated tram crossed the otherwise impassable river ¼ mile from where he attempted to cross. Had McCandless known this, he could easily have saved his own life. Additionally, there were cabins stocked with emergency supplies.
On a spiritual level I can relate to Chris. He made an attempt at authentic life - something that is very hard to achieve in today's western society. That's what earned him his cult following. I think though that his attempt was perhaps too naive - he ignored the reality and paid for it. I don't think we have to escape our everyday lives - but I agree that it takes conscious effort to keep that authenticity.
i watched the film twice. and I adore him not just because of his bravery to follow his dream, free himself from the illusion of sick society, but also of his tender heart. look at the way he gave the only coin he had to the old man at the phone box, or when he refused to take sexual advantage on the girl who actually gave him chance to do that. God bless his soul.
@919fid thats just hollywood right there. just because he "gave his last quarter" doesnt make that true. im sure he probably banged that girl too...i sure would. this kid had a death wish, thats for sure. gotta admire the spirit though
I don't think that Christopher McCandless was stupid. Perhaps naive. What I really think is that he was pointless. I loved the book and found his story compelling, but I couldn't really empathize with him that much. He existed solely for himself and the only real thing that distinguished him was that he died doing it during a slow news cycle. News outlets published a story that resulted in Jon Krakauer's book. Chris accomplished nothing, did nothing for anyone, and died alone.
@wwengr thank you for your different perspective. but i can't stand not asking you about what the point of life of men should be, if not living their own dream; fulfilling their deepest desire? And, what's wrong with being naive? For me, it's just another name of being honest, sincere, wholehearted. And so, for he taught about those things (at least to me) he did accomplished something! And, after the book WE read, the movie WE watched, you really still think that he died alone?
@919fid I think that part of being honest is to make an effort to see reality for what it is. Christopher in a way tried to deny it and escape from it - he grossly overestimated his ability to survive in harsh conditions with limited knowledge and equipment. If you are unable to see and think clearly you are unable to make good decisions - it's that simple. It's not my job to judge him - after all he had no regrets and inspired many people - but it's such a waste of young life.
@919fid I think he died alone. That may be the meaning of the note about happiness is only real when shared. Don't misunderstand me as judging him by saying he was pointless. I was judging the story. I think that he took risks that he didn't understand and he tragically lost his life, in his youth, before he could accomplish something real. He didn't live long enough to become something greater. Perhaps the story is pointless or perhaps Krakauer is the one who brings meaning to his life.
@wwengr But who are we to say what is "real"? What is "greater"? To one could be success in a professional field. To another to raise a big happy family. So many deeds in so many ways... All these have to do with the personal fulfilment of each person and since each person is different, who's to say that "this is great and this is not"? that "this is right and this is wrong" ? you see? there are no labels no black and white
one of the few persons in the world that ever have discovered/and went after his true believings and faith a lot of people say they have fait and that is god but that isn't faith it's somthing someone made up but still you can believe in it you believing in it makes it real there is a god becouse people believe there is chris believed in freedom and so do I
I only wish i would have tthe courage to go find it
If Chris had not died because he was plain stupid an unprepaired for his ordeal we never would have heard of him. Not an example to follow I am sure every parent would agree. The movie, though, is mesmerising.
When I watched this film, I cried for days. I have 3 sons just a few years younger than he was. One of my sons would have done what he did had it been possible. Chris had a great spirit and hunger for life, to experience it on his terms. I feel the same way about society but sometimes you must do what your former choices dictate. I celebrate his spirit but I mourn his loss. Eddie Vedder weaves his story through the film. Great job.
i N S P i R i N G <3 this mann livedd his life , doinq what he always wanted to died young but died happy . Why wanna live until your a 100 and do nothinq but sit and think back about when you were young .
I, for one, am happy he died in the wild. Let me explain. He died doing something he wanted to do. He loved nature. Chances are, if he had gotten back to civilization successfully, he would have become a business man and would have hated what he was doing. I personally think he went out on a good note. You people who think he was stupid should consider this: Is it stupid to chase your dream and enjoy life?
@wassoncrane hm...yes he died in the wild...but he was on his way out and the only thing that kept him there was that freeking River...sad..but i have to say that the Movie changed alot in my sight of People, Society , Careers and Life itself...
@wassoncrane This may be true and all but did you forget about 'happiness is real only when shared' quote?
The fact of the matter is, imo, he realized it was the wrong thing to do and he would have at least wanted a companion with him or to re-enter society just to be able to interact with human kind again.
@wassoncrane when he decided to go back to his family and jungle we call society, he wanted just to share happiness with other as he at the end of movie wrote in his book half dead. same as u i am happy and glad that he died in the wild because that was his dream and his little piece of heaven.
He is the brave one! Salute to his courage! He live his life how he want to live it! Within those 4 months he lived his whole life in his way! If I could do like him!! His holy soul is still into the wild & will always be! May His soul rest in peace in the lap of mother nature for ever.....
Big deal he made some mistakes in judging the levels of the Teklanika river and weather or not he brought enough supplies. I agree at least he enjoyed his life whatever he beliefs were. He had the balls to reach out and grab it. To quote a Sergeant in ww1 "what do you want to do live forever?"
i think all of those ppl who think chris mccandless is an idot, must think again, he lived his life the way he wanted, and he died in the place he loved the most, the nature!!!!
i think all of those ppl who think chris mccandless is an idot, must think again, he lived his life the way he wanted, and he died in the place he loved the most, the nature!!!!
WTF? This guy was a bonehead! His life - particularly his Alaskan adventure - is a textbook example of FAIL! At least he didn't get anyone else killed.
@Odessa45 haha as your probably typing that from a plush air-conditioned/heated house with a fridge full of food, give up everything you have and make your away around the country smiling the whole time and ill let you talk shit about
The moral of the story is not to encourage one to go into the wild, as McCandless did.
It teaches one to dig deep into the soul, live a life without regrets, to not create problems out of thin air & that a materialistic way of life is a worthless one.
Be happy. Don't just focus your energy & life in trying to get to the end of the tunnel where the light shines.... it's the walk through the tunnel that matters. 8]
Chris' life gave me courage to do what I wanted, and I continue to look at him for more inspiration, as I need to do much more to follow my dreams. I let fear govern my life for so many years, rather than being free--well no longer I let it happen. He could have sat out all his life indoors, in front of a TV or a book... but then he'd be already dead for all that time.
I have never been more moved to tears and inspired in my whole life after reading the book "Into the wild".... I wish I had the courage, motivation, and sheer drive that this young man had.... If you have not yet familiarized yourself with the story of Christopher Johnson Mccandless than I strongly suggest that you do..... It will make you stop and think about the worl we live in and how material thing really do amount to nothing where it counts..... R.I.P
@bnsaints That was out of line. You are calling him a Jackass for following his dreams. He was able to find inner peace through his actions, which is a really hard thing to find for most people. Even though he died, you can see evidence in his last picture that he was truly happy. The look in his eyes and the smile on his face, shows that he doesn't regret doing it. Whatever you may say, I think Chris is admirable because he followed his dreams. The world could use more people like him.
There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
I dont know if you guys understand me.. i have a happy life at home, nothing is very bad, i'm popular at school, i have a big family and i'm fairly wealthy.. i don't wish to run away and never come back, my dream is to see the world, at a young age, and most adults i know have told me that they wished they did it when they were young.. so yeah, with all my youthfull energy i plan to see everything, do everything, and live life to the full
The man was a true Transcendentalist, he went into the wild to find himself. He was inspired by Henry David Thoreau, who had a similar experience at Walden Pond. You people that think he was stupid are probably soulless robots, success isn't just how much money you get, it's doing what you want to do, why wait until retirement to LIVE, you'll be old and weak, you are given youthful energy for a reason, dont waste it, or you will die the worst death possible, one full of regret.
Finding it hard to understand why people are negative about this story. I'm 14, and my dream is, and has been since a young age, to explore. Christopher McCandless is undoubtedly my biggest hero, and i want to live my life just like him. Why should everyone follow the system that life brings us when we have a big world in front of us when most people will only leave their houses to go to work or to go to the shops. Christopher's life equals happiness, and i can't wait to experience it myself.
@ScienceHelpVideos Nobody knows the day of own death... people are concerning with accumulation of wealth and fake "success" all their life in this country (not so much in some others!)--then, they don't know when death may knock on the door.... and then, all the things not-done and not-lived can not be done or lived.
Everything you say only proves that Christopher McCandless was at the age of 24 just about as reckless and immature as you are now. The only difference is that you still got a chance to grow out of it.
@ajriches93 What's to envy? dying young and alone? Maybe he should have thought twice of his family and friends first before doing so, that I call being selfish.
@thriler30 He was happier when he died than you'll ever be. He LIVED. And to say that about his family- you obviously don't know his background. Come back when you do <3
@thriler30 Settled for your job have you? 24 year olds are NOT reckless nor are they immature. You sir, are both of these. THUMBS UP IF THE HATERS SHOULD GET OFF THIS VIDEO
If everyone would do what this young man did, if everybody would go into the world, explore, do what they really want and make their dreams come true, then the world would know peace.
@dpmaint1 Very inspiring way to look at it! He lived to the fullest even in his short time on earth. Most of us waste away an entire lifetime trying to figure out what he knew from the start. Cheers
This is absurd.I read the book & saw the movie too.That few hours can not possibly encompass how MIRACULOUS this kid was. Ex.: On news of Chris' death, Ron immediately drove to the Catholic church of his membership, recanted his membership & dove right back into a bottle. How many of you have ever made an impression on someone's life like that? Or have even met someone who so impressed you? Stop being absurd. The search for happiness in life is not nearly the same thing as the search for truth.
This man lived his passion until his life ran out. It makes you think, would you rather live a passionless and dull life but live until you are one hundred, or love your life, and follow your passions to the end of the earth. I'm on your side Alex Supertramp.
@vrae12345 There are a lot of other people who have had similar passions but didn't die from it because they did their homework. He thought that he was a badass that could make it on his own and learn to survive his way. He was wrong.
I think based on his disappearance from the lives of the people that cared about him, he broke a lot of hearts, family and friends. Although most can relate to an innate need for freedom, it is impossible to live life with such abandon and disregard. Its quite tragic really.
i seen the moive and i had a tear in my eye because i didnt know it was based on a true story until the end. the scene were he ate the ponsinous berry i got mad....then i got happy when he wrote his last farwell because he knew what was going to happen...
We became slaves the second we decided we were important enough to ask God for his ID. We became fools when we educated ourselves into imbicility, and our arrogance reflects the chaos of our times today.
I think he looks like a douchebag in some photos. I read the book, and i think the movie actually makes him out to be a more of a hero than the book. in the book he seems more booksmart than "streetsmart", more like streethandicapped.
To all those people accusing Chris for being "stupid" and "unprepared" I suggest that you all read the book Into The Wild because the movie alone does not do his story justice. And anyways how many times have you made mistakes, you are all acting as if you've never made mistakes the only difference here is that Chris happened to perish from his mistake. Your sitting in front of a computer mocking this young man for doing something he wanted to do doesn't make you better.
@MsSotho Most people don't see it that way. They think he "lived his passion until his life ran out" which doesn't leave room for the more accurate appraisal, that his passion caused his life to run out.
@MsSotho I would be a lot more sympathetic if it wasn't for the fact that he was repeatedly told by people that knew what they were talking about that what he was doing was a very bad idea. Who ended up being right?
@MsSotho I've been "stupid" and "unprepared" many times while backpacking in the Cascades, Rockies, and even Denali. At least I found true peace in nature with true friends. Chris's luck just ran out...that's all.
@MsSotho I have read the book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. But it's undeniable that he's an idiot. I really appreciate what the kid was doing, searching for his key to happiness. But it's just idiotic to consciously go into the Alaskan Bush without a map or compass. What he puts his parents through every day now is cruel. His journey is up to interpretation and if people want to call him a moron they should.
@whiteganser What his parents put him through was cruel. And I wouldn't call someone seeking value in life an idiot, even if they are a misguided pseudo-socialist. I don't love money: I love the product of my efforts. That's what most socialists seem to miss. Either way, this man lived his life, a life most people will never achieve.
@MsSotho As much as I agree with u, he certainly was unprepared...and thats exactly what Krakauer was saying in Chapter 11, I think when he was comparying Chris with the likes of McCunn and other tramps that had went to Alaska.
The difference between them are that Chris was never an arrogant fool. He was just like Everet Ruess from chapter 12. Unprepared and lacked common sense.
@MsSotho I feel like Chris intended to make that mistake. Many people have warned him not to do it. I don't think anyone agree with his idea to go alone in the wild.
That to me is Stupid. It just not because how he make mistake. He is stupid because he is stupid.....
@MsSotho You're right, The only thing weird to me is how a person so worried about nature didn't realize that a human can't live with no equipment in those conditions. Common sense. I pretty sure he had a mental condition.
he died doing what he wanted to do that's all that matters so fuck everyone else who talks shit about him calling him a dumbass ass they are just mad that they never did nothing with there life besides living a boring life he did what he loved that's all that
How about not even judging him at all? To those of us who do or have, why would you even judge him in the first place, and what gives you the right to? Just let him be, he's dead for christ' sake.
@stillfiddlevision did the right thing? Go on a short hike barely off the road and then die because he was too ignorant to understand Alaska? Hundreds of dumbasses like you have made the "pilgrimage" to the bus and not died. The bus is not even in the wilderness by Alaska standards. All he did was cause intense lifelong pain to his family, he left nothing behind but some histrionic adolescent rants. I feel bad for his suffering and that of his family but that is it.
I think it's just great that people keep talking about him, his life and his ideals. Many might consider him stupid or selfish or whatever, but many more got inspired by him and truly admire him. Either way, he affected people's lives in ways he could have never imagined.
Sometimes I wonder what would he think about all this.
Chris is an inspiration because he actually had the balls to do what he wanted! He saw beyond the frivolous temptations of modern society and indulged in life's simply beauty! Chris knew what was important for himself, and he acted on the knowledge. I'm not saying we should all move to Alaska,
i'm saying we all need to step back and get a new perspective on thins. What in your life is really important, what is not?
chris is a legend. FOREVER SUPERTRAMP!!!!!
francesco89436 1 hour ago
And u are a coward and stupid! DobermansRock
iftimeee 1 day ago
He would have hated present world and todays society.
Muflon32 1 day ago
Etienne, you wrote a beautiful song. Will you share more of your songs please.
Atomtristemother 3 days ago
Someone who led his life following his dream, a kind of dream lots of us only dream about.
I am just another one of those dreamers. Great respect for those brave enough to follow the nature of heart, like Alexander Supertramp.
Ullyvean 4 days ago
happiness is only real when shared
ParkourFlips 4 days ago
in the movie its portrayed as if what he ate was his cause of death but it wasnt. the seeds or berries he ate came up to have no toxins after researchers tested it. he simply died of starvation, what a shame. I dont think he was stupid, he just had hope.
nikkibabe231 4 days ago 2
Que barbaro estaba hecho mierda todo ermitaño montañes no es posible degradar tu persona a ese grado buena peli pero que tio mas egoista con su familia perdonar es amar
profeciamaya1 6 days ago
i respect him above all. Not only did he follow his dream, but as he knew he was dying he worried about other people. And said God bless everybody he knew. Not only that he had taken pictures of him smiling just days before his death, he was in massive amounts of pain. Incredibly inspiring. Incredibly brave.
theawesomegman 1 week ago
the ultimate rebel, a taveller living amongst collectors, a walker amongst sitters & one who valued experiences more than the accumalation of things everybody is supposed to have or want. He was a misfit but he was a misfit by his own design.
oeyesea 1 week ago
@oeyesea is this quote yours?
MrMatthew232323 1 week ago
@MrMatthew232323 yes
oeyesea 6 days ago
"He takes the blazing sun in his bare hands and endures the searing heat; a man's man sustained by strength of will." tahts what he was sucha good man truly an inspiration
sitbtitw 1 week ago
most wild mushrooms are eateable after boiling, but if you cant do it,,,
brianoidperson 1 week ago
todo bien con el loco...siguió su sueño...terrible historia...pero termino siendo un egoísta de mierda con la hermana
gonzacasta 1 week ago
Bless this man, trying to find happiness without materialistic things. I admire him.
emmahhil 1 week ago
He was brave and stupid.
DobermansRock 1 week ago 6
@DobermansRock he was not stupid
omid8888 1 week ago
@omid8888 Yes he was stupid. Great ideas sometimes end with stupid...
DobermansRock 4 days ago
@DobermansRock your comment is the stupid one. the world is wrong and he didn't accept it. it's fulled of stupid pointless rules and we don't need them. all we need is love.
apcesarr 20 hours ago 2
he looks so happy. god bless him
evilthesaurus 1 week ago
I would too rather live in nature away from all the peoples stupidity and troubles...but its not possible to live like that in the wild without nothing its certain death
AnotherJane42 1 week ago
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heartjake123 1 week ago
@frankmachin i want to first say thank you for being polite even though you have the opposite opinion of most the people here,i honestly respect you for that, a lot people think only their opinion matters, you recognized that opinions are personal. well i love this movie and i find it inspirational in the way not that he freed himself from society but that he did he followed through with something he wanted to do. not just talked about it like most people do, including myself
jroknbok92 1 week ago
Read the book "into the wild" by Jon Krakauer. =D! its way bettr than the movie!
KAFJR124 1 week ago
Who is this guy and what did he do? Someone should make an inspiring adventure movie about him.
mmmaggik 1 week ago
Nothing great about this idiot. He was a spoiled little fucktard who wandered into the woods for whatever reason without food,a compass or a plan. Nothing romantic or intelligent about it. He was a fucking idiot with no common sense.
walnuts1973 1 week ago
@walnuts1973 Why did you come to this video? Oh, that's right, you've got nothing better to do in your miserable life.
saulhudson420 1 week ago
@walnuts1973 o.o what's yur' problem? all he was doing was following his dreams, what's so wrong about that?
heartjake123 1 week ago
I think it was his destiny to die in the wild....God Bless All!
diamondmg 1 week ago
all i see on these videos is people talking about society with a hatred towards it, but do people not realise that you are part of society. if there is enough people who believe society is unjust, not only locally but globally shouldn't there be change? occupy is good, but it needs to be bigger, and it needs to take force with one idea, or one principal and not just for the sake of taking to the streets and chanting cause it looks pretty cool. EVERY person who thinks like this should take action
MatthewCrowe17 2 weeks ago
Inspirational film? I admire his spirit and all, but basically he went into the wilderness ill equipped to survive and starved to death. Do people really find this romantic or inspirational? This is not a rhetorical question, do some of you believe this? I find the story fascinating but ultimately tragically sad.
frankmachin 2 weeks ago
I'm actually in 10th grade, & our class is reading this book. For the first time ever, I'm looking forward in actually reading a book. I'm loving it so far :)
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Please read various passages in the book and think what you can learn from an amazing but shortened life. Chris's life was more than this movie could depict. His life was more than HIS life, it IS the life of every person on this planet trying to be what we are and not what society WANTS us to be. We WERE hunters n gathers, but we became CONSUMERS.Chris lived is life in such a manner that symbolizes everything that is wholesome and REAL about our own lives. Chris (Alex) M. God Bless, and R.I.P.
lee8632 2 weeks ago
And what's the name of the song?
benfalas 2 weeks ago
What's teh anme of the film?
benfalas 2 weeks ago
@benfalas into the wild
Beatboxerskills 2 weeks ago
He was just a guy that wanted to live life his way... doing what he loved. He lived more in his shortened time than some people have in a entire lifetime. We'd all be happier if we tried to hard to chase a dream perhaps.
carefulwiththat 2 weeks ago
Here is a question, what style of boots did Chris McCandless wear? I know they were in the bus for like years after he died, they were in many pics tourists took of the bus. I just really wondered what brand of boots Chris wore
whereskim89 2 weeks ago
This will be the 20 year anniversary of his death I believe this August.
whereskim89 2 weeks ago
He was quite a brave and courageous man. Not many people could do what he did. Invent a new life and chase his dreams. His story is a sad one... But he taught many to pursue what they believe.
LeaAnne94 2 weeks ago
he died in forest full of berries and mushrooms....
brianoidperson 3 weeks ago
@brianoidperson fuck you you retard i wanna see you there trying to survive
asshole!
RandomGaming26 3 weeks ago
@brianoidperson the seeds that Chris tried to eat were easily mistaken with another plant that was highly poisonous and the effects did not allow him to eat. They made him vomit or cough up any food he tried eating. He did have a decent food supply, but he just wasn't able to eat any of it. I don't remember the exact species of the 2 plants, but even experts have trouble identifying which plant is which. And also, most wild mushrooms are poisonous... do some research first kid...
charlieclaymations 2 weeks ago
im doing this
DovahkiinTES 3 weeks ago
I bet by the end Mr McCandless had a newfound appreciation of Karen Carpenter - they both needlessly and pointlessly starved to death.
FunkyMothaFunksta 3 weeks ago
@FunkyMothaFunksta Dont think he died pointlessly or thousands wouldnt be watching his videos. Will they be watching yours when you die. Doubt it!
WusScosS 3 weeks ago
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FunkyMothaFunksta 3 weeks ago
Into the wild is by far one of the most inspirational films i have ever watched...
may 'Supertramp' Rest is peace
TheJusticeWsUK 3 weeks ago
maybe we choose when to die before we come to life and we don't know it here. maybe life sucks compared to where we go and if this is true we shoouldnt say "its a pity he/she died". or maybe theres nothing after death so f--k lets just live the moment. the film was very tragic to me and i completely understand him
AnimalsRightToDance 4 weeks ago
I like his idea of what he did but I don't like how he achieved it. He lied to people he made friends with, cut off communications with his loved ones over something that wasn't really his business and he found out by chance, and I think he was a selfish person. I love the idea of going out in the wilderness and surviving like he did, obviously for a short time R.I.P., but the way he achieved it was just disgusting in my eyes.
Nijamo 4 weeks ago
if he didnt die you ouldnt have heard of him
creature306 4 weeks ago
This is beautiful:) he seems like an amazing guy!
toyourownselfbetrue 1 month ago
He is my hero.
awesomeasclara 1 month ago
Thank you Chris, for showing people what it means to 'live' Thank you..
MCzittleX 1 month ago
I agree that he wasn't stupid for chasing his dreams. It's not about how long you live, it's about how you spend your time fulfilling it to yourself.
sydharth 1 month ago
Christopher McCandless is one of few people that ever seen the truth and essential in life, far away from our material world. A true inspiration!
~Happiness is real only when shared~ (Best quote ever)
loedwigg 1 month ago
The most charitable view among McCandless's detractors is that his behavior showed a profound lack of common sense. He chose not to bring a compass (which most people in the same situation would have considered essential). McCandless was completely unaware that a hand-operated tram crossed the otherwise impassable river ¼ mile from where he attempted to cross. Had McCandless known this, he could easily have saved his own life. Additionally, there were cabins stocked with emergency supplies.
spaceghost30082 1 month ago
wikipidia?
imyBlAcKqUeEn 1 month ago
@imyBlAcKqUeEn lol.
spaceghost30082 1 month ago
im always getting cold rilling if i watch this
Rip chris.
RandomGaming26 1 month ago
@milesdavisblackmx5 hey, thank you for ur info. :) yeah, the film was my only preferences on him. still, he's adorable.
919fid 1 month ago
53 dislikes
I hate you everyone!
Aztecboy8 1 month ago
On a spiritual level I can relate to Chris. He made an attempt at authentic life - something that is very hard to achieve in today's western society. That's what earned him his cult following. I think though that his attempt was perhaps too naive - he ignored the reality and paid for it. I don't think we have to escape our everyday lives - but I agree that it takes conscious effort to keep that authenticity.
baze128 1 month ago
BOSS
Pintinha624 1 month ago
<3!
MrNidesignStudio 1 month ago
i watched the film twice. and I adore him not just because of his bravery to follow his dream, free himself from the illusion of sick society, but also of his tender heart. look at the way he gave the only coin he had to the old man at the phone box, or when he refused to take sexual advantage on the girl who actually gave him chance to do that. God bless his soul.
919fid 1 month ago 21
@919fid thats just hollywood right there. just because he "gave his last quarter" doesnt make that true. im sure he probably banged that girl too...i sure would. this kid had a death wish, thats for sure. gotta admire the spirit though
downwithignorance19 1 week ago
my life!!!!!
francesco89436 1 month ago
I don't think that Christopher McCandless was stupid. Perhaps naive. What I really think is that he was pointless. I loved the book and found his story compelling, but I couldn't really empathize with him that much. He existed solely for himself and the only real thing that distinguished him was that he died doing it during a slow news cycle. News outlets published a story that resulted in Jon Krakauer's book. Chris accomplished nothing, did nothing for anyone, and died alone.
wwengr 1 month ago
@wwengr thank you for your different perspective. but i can't stand not asking you about what the point of life of men should be, if not living their own dream; fulfilling their deepest desire? And, what's wrong with being naive? For me, it's just another name of being honest, sincere, wholehearted. And so, for he taught about those things (at least to me) he did accomplished something! And, after the book WE read, the movie WE watched, you really still think that he died alone?
919fid 1 month ago
@919fid I think that part of being honest is to make an effort to see reality for what it is. Christopher in a way tried to deny it and escape from it - he grossly overestimated his ability to survive in harsh conditions with limited knowledge and equipment. If you are unable to see and think clearly you are unable to make good decisions - it's that simple. It's not my job to judge him - after all he had no regrets and inspired many people - but it's such a waste of young life.
baze128 1 month ago
@919fid I think he died alone. That may be the meaning of the note about happiness is only real when shared. Don't misunderstand me as judging him by saying he was pointless. I was judging the story. I think that he took risks that he didn't understand and he tragically lost his life, in his youth, before he could accomplish something real. He didn't live long enough to become something greater. Perhaps the story is pointless or perhaps Krakauer is the one who brings meaning to his life.
wwengr 1 month ago
@wwengr But who are we to say what is "real"? What is "greater"? To one could be success in a professional field. To another to raise a big happy family. So many deeds in so many ways... All these have to do with the personal fulfilment of each person and since each person is different, who's to say that "this is great and this is not"? that "this is right and this is wrong" ? you see? there are no labels no black and white
Cheers from Greece : )
Marianne019 1 month ago
amazing story, check out my cover of the song guaranteed from the soundtrack to the movie
meatpuppetsucd 1 month ago
Love the book, the movie, and everything about this guy! It drives me.
beau4307 1 month ago
Into The Wild=best book of all time.
omid8888 1 month ago
one of the few persons in the world that ever have discovered/and went after his true believings and faith a lot of people say they have fait and that is god but that isn't faith it's somthing someone made up but still you can believe in it you believing in it makes it real there is a god becouse people believe there is chris believed in freedom and so do I
I only wish i would have tthe courage to go find it
95berre 1 month ago
He is my hero.
autotunesbunny 2 months ago 2
If Chris had not died because he was plain stupid an unprepaired for his ordeal we never would have heard of him. Not an example to follow I am sure every parent would agree. The movie, though, is mesmerising.
abocas 2 months ago
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abocas 2 months ago
When I watched this film, I cried for days. I have 3 sons just a few years younger than he was. One of my sons would have done what he did had it been possible. Chris had a great spirit and hunger for life, to experience it on his terms. I feel the same way about society but sometimes you must do what your former choices dictate. I celebrate his spirit but I mourn his loss. Eddie Vedder weaves his story through the film. Great job.
sheilaowens55 2 months ago
i N S P i R i N G <3 this mann livedd his life , doinq what he always wanted to died young but died happy . Why wanna live until your a 100 and do nothinq but sit and think back about when you were young .
looser9890 2 months ago
I, for one, am happy he died in the wild. Let me explain. He died doing something he wanted to do. He loved nature. Chances are, if he had gotten back to civilization successfully, he would have become a business man and would have hated what he was doing. I personally think he went out on a good note. You people who think he was stupid should consider this: Is it stupid to chase your dream and enjoy life?
wassoncrane 2 months ago 73
@wassoncrane hm...yes he died in the wild...but he was on his way out and the only thing that kept him there was that freeking River...sad..but i have to say that the Movie changed alot in my sight of People, Society , Careers and Life itself...
Hiosho 1 month ago
@wassoncrane This may be true and all but did you forget about 'happiness is real only when shared' quote?
The fact of the matter is, imo, he realized it was the wrong thing to do and he would have at least wanted a companion with him or to re-enter society just to be able to interact with human kind again.
BuddyWillis 2 weeks ago
@wassoncrane when he decided to go back to his family and jungle we call society, he wanted just to share happiness with other as he at the end of movie wrote in his book half dead. same as u i am happy and glad that he died in the wild because that was his dream and his little piece of heaven.
sk8krusevac 2 weeks ago
One of my heroes ♥
acromaticofly 2 months ago
He is the brave one! Salute to his courage! He live his life how he want to live it! Within those 4 months he lived his whole life in his way! If I could do like him!! His holy soul is still into the wild & will always be! May His soul rest in peace in the lap of mother nature for ever.....
biswaruph 2 months ago
Big deal he made some mistakes in judging the levels of the Teklanika river and weather or not he brought enough supplies. I agree at least he enjoyed his life whatever he beliefs were. He had the balls to reach out and grab it. To quote a Sergeant in ww1 "what do you want to do live forever?"
whereskim89 2 months ago
At least he enjoyed his life. Anything more to say? Yes because you're an ignorant sack of meat who thinks everybody needs to get by on your word.
-and what's laughable is that you criticise religion and politics? You're all part of the same "I'll tell you how to live" trash.
Redflowers9 2 months ago
This man did the world a favour.
Teresa93andersen 2 months ago
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i think all of those ppl who think chris mccandless is an idot, must think again, he lived his life the way he wanted, and he died in the place he loved the most, the nature!!!!
kamoni9z 2 months ago 2
i think all of those ppl who think chris mccandless is an idot, must think again, he lived his life the way he wanted, and he died in the place he loved the most, the nature!!!!
kamoni9z 2 months ago
Everything has it space and there is a space in everything. Happiness only real whens shared. Always think for your love ones =)
TheMrPantie 2 months ago
WTF? This guy was a bonehead! His life - particularly his Alaskan adventure - is a textbook example of FAIL! At least he didn't get anyone else killed.
Odessa45 2 months ago
@Odessa45 haha as your probably typing that from a plush air-conditioned/heated house with a fridge full of food, give up everything you have and make your away around the country smiling the whole time and ill let you talk shit about
chris McCandles
schmiddy106 2 months ago
@Odessa45 @schmiddy106 @cochranexyz
The moral of the story is not to encourage one to go into the wild, as McCandless did.
It teaches one to dig deep into the soul, live a life without regrets, to not create problems out of thin air & that a materialistic way of life is a worthless one.
Be happy. Don't just focus your energy & life in trying to get to the end of the tunnel where the light shines.... it's the walk through the tunnel that matters. 8]
TakeMyCookieBoss 2 months ago
Chris' life gave me courage to do what I wanted, and I continue to look at him for more inspiration, as I need to do much more to follow my dreams. I let fear govern my life for so many years, rather than being free--well no longer I let it happen. He could have sat out all his life indoors, in front of a TV or a book... but then he'd be already dead for all that time.
zaniellify 2 months ago
Sorry. This guy had a screw loose. Don't idolize him.
cochranexyz 2 months ago
@cochranexyz mousy people always say this...
zaniellify 2 months ago
I have never been more moved to tears and inspired in my whole life after reading the book "Into the wild".... I wish I had the courage, motivation, and sheer drive that this young man had.... If you have not yet familiarized yourself with the story of Christopher Johnson Mccandless than I strongly suggest that you do..... It will make you stop and think about the worl we live in and how material thing really do amount to nothing where it counts..... R.I.P
mattlonglade14 2 months ago 2
@bnsaints That was out of line. You are calling him a Jackass for following his dreams. He was able to find inner peace through his actions, which is a really hard thing to find for most people. Even though he died, you can see evidence in his last picture that he was truly happy. The look in his eyes and the smile on his face, shows that he doesn't regret doing it. Whatever you may say, I think Chris is admirable because he followed his dreams. The world could use more people like him.
YourFollowerX3 2 months ago
There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
Issac Assmov
pantoum 2 months ago 10
@pantoum ...this is a great quote, but I think the word "thread" should be switched with "threat" ...
kontroledkos 3 weeks ago
I dont know if you guys understand me.. i have a happy life at home, nothing is very bad, i'm popular at school, i have a big family and i'm fairly wealthy.. i don't wish to run away and never come back, my dream is to see the world, at a young age, and most adults i know have told me that they wished they did it when they were young.. so yeah, with all my youthfull energy i plan to see everything, do everything, and live life to the full
ReportedTV 2 months ago 2
The man was a true Transcendentalist, he went into the wild to find himself. He was inspired by Henry David Thoreau, who had a similar experience at Walden Pond. You people that think he was stupid are probably soulless robots, success isn't just how much money you get, it's doing what you want to do, why wait until retirement to LIVE, you'll be old and weak, you are given youthful energy for a reason, dont waste it, or you will die the worst death possible, one full of regret.
ScienceHelpVideos 2 months ago 3
it takes guts to do what this man did. he escaped the combine and experienced true happiness. most of us never will be able to do that.
wafflesgrl17 2 months ago 2
Alexander, you always carry in my heart.
Kalnux 3 months ago
Finding it hard to understand why people are negative about this story. I'm 14, and my dream is, and has been since a young age, to explore. Christopher McCandless is undoubtedly my biggest hero, and i want to live my life just like him. Why should everyone follow the system that life brings us when we have a big world in front of us when most people will only leave their houses to go to work or to go to the shops. Christopher's life equals happiness, and i can't wait to experience it myself.
ReportedTV 3 months ago
@ReportedTV exactly, i recommend you learn about transcendentalism and read works by emerson and thoreau, also listen to rage against the machine
ScienceHelpVideos 2 months ago
@ScienceHelpVideos Nobody knows the day of own death... people are concerning with accumulation of wealth and fake "success" all their life in this country (not so much in some others!)--then, they don't know when death may knock on the door.... and then, all the things not-done and not-lived can not be done or lived.
zaniellify 2 months ago
Dear @ReportedTV
Everything you say only proves that Christopher McCandless was at the age of 24 just about as reckless and immature as you are now. The only difference is that you still got a chance to grow out of it.
thriler30 2 months ago
@thriler30 Oh god, not another envious fool. Bless x
ajriches93 2 months ago
@ajriches93 What's to envy? dying young and alone? Maybe he should have thought twice of his family and friends first before doing so, that I call being selfish.
thriler30 2 months ago
@thriler30 He was happier when he died than you'll ever be. He LIVED. And to say that about his family- you obviously don't know his background. Come back when you do <3
ajriches93 2 months ago
@thriler30 Settled for your job have you? 24 year olds are NOT reckless nor are they immature. You sir, are both of these. THUMBS UP IF THE HATERS SHOULD GET OFF THIS VIDEO
ajriches93 2 months ago
@ajriches93 hey who's stereotyping? And about the first sentence, you have no idea.
thriler30 2 months ago
I GO TO HIS HIGHSCHOOL NOW! :D
WT WOODSON
CombatArmsReport 3 months ago
If everyone would do what this young man did, if everybody would go into the world, explore, do what they really want and make their dreams come true, then the world would know peace.
Ogilla 3 months ago
Can't say that I agree with his values, but at least he lived free... There's a lot to be said for that.
relativeevil 3 months ago
The sad part isn't that Chris died...we all will. The sad part is most people will never live at all.
dpmaint1 3 months ago 63
@dpmaint1 Very inspiring way to look at it! He lived to the fullest even in his short time on earth. Most of us waste away an entire lifetime trying to figure out what he knew from the start. Cheers
chvick 1 month ago
@dpmaint1 You are so damn right.
tontsa911 1 month ago
very cool man, great song and video .
splurdgeBand 3 months ago
This is absurd.I read the book & saw the movie too.That few hours can not possibly encompass how MIRACULOUS this kid was. Ex.: On news of Chris' death, Ron immediately drove to the Catholic church of his membership, recanted his membership & dove right back into a bottle. How many of you have ever made an impression on someone's life like that? Or have even met someone who so impressed you? Stop being absurd. The search for happiness in life is not nearly the same thing as the search for truth.
bdemiter 3 months ago
Who thinks Chris McCandless was a hero or a fool? (Must have read the book first)
lightangelken1 3 months ago
mt bonito este filme quase chorei
dudaigorkall 3 months ago
wish i had his courage...
pazzez 3 months ago
Only wanna cry
cheudo 3 months ago
This man lived his passion until his life ran out. It makes you think, would you rather live a passionless and dull life but live until you are one hundred, or love your life, and follow your passions to the end of the earth. I'm on your side Alex Supertramp.
vrae12345 3 months ago
@vrae12345 There are a lot of other people who have had similar passions but didn't die from it because they did their homework. He thought that he was a badass that could make it on his own and learn to survive his way. He was wrong.
UnrepentantSinner 3 months ago
at 1:19 he looks like Dave Grohl right?
Sjuak 3 months ago
Its to bad this Chris died
Pastromni 3 months ago
I think based on his disappearance from the lives of the people that cared about him, he broke a lot of hearts, family and friends. Although most can relate to an innate need for freedom, it is impossible to live life with such abandon and disregard. Its quite tragic really.
smanick7 3 months ago
Chris McCandless is my great uncle I believe, or something along those lines. And yeah, i'm a McCandless! Proud to be one to :D
DrunkleShane 3 months ago
i seen the moive and i had a tear in my eye because i didnt know it was based on a true story until the end. the scene were he ate the ponsinous berry i got mad....then i got happy when he wrote his last farwell because he knew what was going to happen...
RESHUN16 3 months ago
We became slaves the second we decided we were important enough to ask God for his ID. We became fools when we educated ourselves into imbicility, and our arrogance reflects the chaos of our times today.
oneleggedspider 3 months ago
I think he looks like a douchebag in some photos. I read the book, and i think the movie actually makes him out to be a more of a hero than the book. in the book he seems more booksmart than "streetsmart", more like streethandicapped.
randomusername987 3 months ago
To all those people accusing Chris for being "stupid" and "unprepared" I suggest that you all read the book Into The Wild because the movie alone does not do his story justice. And anyways how many times have you made mistakes, you are all acting as if you've never made mistakes the only difference here is that Chris happened to perish from his mistake. Your sitting in front of a computer mocking this young man for doing something he wanted to do doesn't make you better.
MsSotho 3 months ago 93
@MsSotho Most people don't see it that way. They think he "lived his passion until his life ran out" which doesn't leave room for the more accurate appraisal, that his passion caused his life to run out.
spankula123 3 months ago
@MsSotho I would be a lot more sympathetic if it wasn't for the fact that he was repeatedly told by people that knew what they were talking about that what he was doing was a very bad idea. Who ended up being right?
UnrepentantSinner 3 months ago
@MsSotho I've been "stupid" and "unprepared" many times while backpacking in the Cascades, Rockies, and even Denali. At least I found true peace in nature with true friends. Chris's luck just ran out...that's all.
skynug 3 months ago
@MsSotho I have read the book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. But it's undeniable that he's an idiot. I really appreciate what the kid was doing, searching for his key to happiness. But it's just idiotic to consciously go into the Alaskan Bush without a map or compass. What he puts his parents through every day now is cruel. His journey is up to interpretation and if people want to call him a moron they should.
whiteganser 3 months ago
@whiteganser What his parents put him through was cruel. And I wouldn't call someone seeking value in life an idiot, even if they are a misguided pseudo-socialist. I don't love money: I love the product of my efforts. That's what most socialists seem to miss. Either way, this man lived his life, a life most people will never achieve.
am011581 3 months ago 2
@MsSotho I read it before I saw the movie, the kid was a jackass. Thank god he's gone and has helped thin out the gene pool of imbeciles.
bnsaints 3 months ago
@MsSotho As much as I agree with u, he certainly was unprepared...and thats exactly what Krakauer was saying in Chapter 11, I think when he was comparying Chris with the likes of McCunn and other tramps that had went to Alaska.
The difference between them are that Chris was never an arrogant fool. He was just like Everet Ruess from chapter 12. Unprepared and lacked common sense.
jason1919spezza 3 months ago
@MsSotho GREAT but aaaa your sitting in front of a computer to and mocking about the people mocking about his mistake so...
RandomGaming26 3 months ago
@MsSotho I feel like Chris intended to make that mistake. Many people have warned him not to do it. I don't think anyone agree with his idea to go alone in the wild.
That to me is Stupid. It just not because how he make mistake. He is stupid because he is stupid.....
justins01 2 months ago
@MsSotho To be fair, it was a hell of a fucking mistake.
reignofhope 2 months ago
@MsSotho You're right, The only thing weird to me is how a person so worried about nature didn't realize that a human can't live with no equipment in those conditions. Common sense. I pretty sure he had a mental condition.
homerochoto 2 months ago
What a lovely tribute........
smellybelly99 3 months ago
Tá Aí um homem que merece todo o respeito do mundo!
rapha4312rafa 3 months ago
lovely wee tune played on the guitar.nice and simple but played with heart works well with the photos of a very nice hearted man
riffraffrichard 4 months ago
"It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years."
I wish i had the courage to do what he did. He did what he wanted in life even when everyone else doubted him
RIP
xxxnwahsxxx 4 months ago 49
this movie is what life SHOULD be about.. THUMBS UP if y'all agree!! :)
(also please please check out my McCandless-inspired poetry page!)
VeryFreeBird 4 months ago
so how did he take pictures of himself?
wiley218 4 months ago
@wiley218 tripod
iamaj 4 months ago
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also please check out my McCandless-inspired poetry on my channel
THUMBS UP so those who don't have hope can find hope, hopefully. haha :D
thank you!
todonnell777 4 months ago
i've been told i look like him.. THUMBS UP if this has happened to you, or you know someone who looks like him!! :)
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todonnell777 4 months ago
he died doing what he wanted to do that's all that matters so fuck everyone else who talks shit about him calling him a dumbass ass they are just mad that they never did nothing with there life besides living a boring life he did what he loved that's all that
MrBuckkcity 4 months ago
R.I.P
nm71O 4 months ago
he died from eating a moldy seed, which caused his starvation. If he didnt eat that seed, he might still be alive
m4ster017 4 months ago
@m4ster017 That has been proven untrue
cliffthelightning 4 months ago
How about not even judging him at all? To those of us who do or have, why would you even judge him in the first place, and what gives you the right to? Just let him be, he's dead for christ' sake.
Alejandroenfuego 4 months ago
You did the right thing chris,
stillfiddlevision 4 months ago
@stillfiddlevision did the right thing? Go on a short hike barely off the road and then die because he was too ignorant to understand Alaska? Hundreds of dumbasses like you have made the "pilgrimage" to the bus and not died. The bus is not even in the wilderness by Alaska standards. All he did was cause intense lifelong pain to his family, he left nothing behind but some histrionic adolescent rants. I feel bad for his suffering and that of his family but that is it.
bartyfarslar 4 months ago
@bartyfarslar Who are you to call or even consider me a dumb ass you ugly fuck? Id smash 7 shades of shit out of you for being so ignorant,
stillfiddlevision 4 months ago
@bartyfarslar Who are you to call or even consider me a dumb ass you ugly fuck? Id smash 7 shades of shit out of you for being so ignorant,
stillfiddlevision 4 months ago
he did do research on things, his goal though was to live off the wild.
MafiaCatProductions 4 months ago
judge him for the way he lived, not the way he died..
arrdee04 4 months ago 2
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Only few people understand this way, most will probably never understand it.
May his spirit ans passion live on in the most positive way.
Chris you are a legend. RIP
trapper808 4 months ago
I think it's just great that people keep talking about him, his life and his ideals. Many might consider him stupid or selfish or whatever, but many more got inspired by him and truly admire him. Either way, he affected people's lives in ways he could have never imagined.
Sometimes I wonder what would he think about all this.
Elhemina88 4 months ago
Chris is an inspiration because he actually had the balls to do what he wanted! He saw beyond the frivolous temptations of modern society and indulged in life's simply beauty! Chris knew what was important for himself, and he acted on the knowledge. I'm not saying we should all move to Alaska,
i'm saying we all need to step back and get a new perspective on thins. What in your life is really important, what is not?
MrTranscendentalMind 4 months ago 3