What is your opinion of Simon Wilson, Welsh YouTuber?
Posted by patrickngpakchuenvtc@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 46 comments
He seems a be a well known renowned Youtuber around Wales, but I’m not sure if many British people watch his videos or even heard of him?
kaitlyn3889@reddit
He’s seems like a good dude and I enjoy his videos but sometimes he’s annoying and cringey.
ThickAd8749@reddit
I like his videos because they're an easy watch; a bit of background noise when I'm working. His videos aren't informative, so I wouldn't watch them if I was researching potential destinations I was going to visit. It's mainly videos of him interrogating everyone he meets. Also, I would say that his videos are quite repetitive and predictable now; his earlier 'No Money' videos were probably him at his peak, imo.
I can't watch Bald, he comes across as pretentious, whereas Simon seems down to earth.
Master-Trick2850@reddit
never heard of him even in the void during Tom Scott's brrak
ambadawn@reddit
Who?
Cunthbert@reddit
His Videos are great and he comes across as a nice guy.
Particular_Pickle465@reddit
I used to watch his videos and enjoyed them. Gets a bit boring after a while though.
lizzie_noor@reddit
Hi Simon 👋
You come across very polite and salt of the earth. Sometimes I get a bit of second hand embarrassment. Other than that, hope you are well!
Arlacx@reddit
He’s okay, a bit much sometimes mind. But overall pretty neutral.
But remember, take everything these YouTubers do with a pinch of salt. Not everything is as it seems with them. Lots of editing and background going’s on can make things look fantastic. Having been a freelance editor for these types before, a lot is fabricated.
AffectionateTrash146@reddit
I like him, he's chatty AF but so polite and courteous. I like the variety of his video, sometimes visiting decemt places sometimes bad places and when he took his mum in a hostel that was funny.
Historical_Project86@reddit
I've never heard of him. Quickly perusing his content, I think I'll pass.
nfurnoh@reddit
I don’t watch YouTube.
PolarLocalCallingSvc@reddit
I mean his content is pretty repetitive after a while.
It's just him wandering around going, "Right I need to get the 1500 train to Milan. How do I do that?" Finds a member of staff, "Hiya I'm trying to get this train to Milan do you know how I get there?" Staff member politely explains it's on platform 3 and points him in the direction of the platform, all while the departure board and platform direction signs are in shit behind them both.
It's like he pretends to not know how to travel and navigate, despite basically doing it as a full time job.
He is very friendly and gratuitous which goes in his favour. But I've honestly seen far too many clips of him now where he just pretends to not be able to navigate a railway station or an airport to take him seriously.
Shoddy_Juggernaut_11@reddit
You're great, I watch you all the time
Arlacx@reddit
👀😂
Scrombolo@reddit
Who?
sossigsandwich@reddit
We enjoy his videos.
Timely_Cake_917@reddit
He's a bellend. YouTube needs a block option for channels, straight on it
sossigsandwich@reddit
Couldn’t disagree more. He’s pretty well known for being (overly) nice.
He literally just travels and makes friends.
‘Bellend’ is a bit harsh
mailywhale@reddit
Never heard of him and never will
Late_Manufacturer157@reddit
You have heard of him now though?
mailywhale@reddit
I did briefly when I read this post but I’ve made sure to instantly forget his name
fastestman4704@reddit
That's not how never works.
mailywhale@reddit
Whatever you say, Simon
ProfPMJ-123@reddit
Is he the guy who travels to all sorts of places?
I quite like him. Seems like a nice enough chap. He's done some good videos going to places I would never think of.
KrungThepMahaNK@reddit
I like his videos.
JoeHexotic@reddit
Okay Simon
Joking aside he's very watcheable - seems to have a lot of natural charisma
Doesn't get on my tits like Bald and Bankrupt does. Not overly obsessed with food and snacks like young Backpacker Ben.
Bluerose1000@reddit
Husband likes him. Im an overplanner though so some of the stuff he does gives me anxiety watching it. Couldn't image rocking up in a different country with nowhere to stay etc.
PolitelyUnhinged@reddit
He’s an introverts worst nightmare but I find his videos interesting
JennyW93@reddit
I am Welsh and follow some Welsh content creators but haven’t heard of this one
EvilTaffyapple@reddit
Never heard of him
iwishiwasjohn@reddit
Ronnie Pickering?
nrm94@reddit
Who ?
WillWatsof@reddit
Ronnie O’Sullivan.
TankFoster@reddit
I think the only YouTuber I could name is that ishowspeed, who I think is an utter helmet.
madirishpoet@reddit
Watch him all the time, I like him.
girlsunderpressure@reddit
Never heard of him
limitedregrett@reddit
Is he the chap that makes videos about showering for free in the Ritz and stuff...he's meh but not as bad as Back Packer Ben, he needs his passport revoked.
WastedYouth39@reddit
Seems un offensive to me. Gets good views so i assume people like him.
captainhazreborn@reddit
I like him, have watched his videos for years. Some interesting concepts he covers, and definitely some second hand embarrassment, but he seems a decent fella. Mrs has recently started watching his content and really likes it.
Alive-Practice-5464@reddit
Hi Simon
MustyGooNerd@reddit
No Simon, we've never heard of you
fastestman4704@reddit
Never heard of him.
OwineeniwO@reddit
I've seen clips on facebook, I'm pretty neutral, I think I thought he sensationalised things.
mangojuice_84@reddit
I use to watch his videos a lot. I think he’s pretty decent. He always seems nice and respectful of other people and doesn’t give off creep vibes like ‘bald and bankrupt’
sophietheadventurer@reddit
Is your name Simon Wilson?
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