My uncle, bless his heart, is probably the last person you'd expect to see on YouTube. He lives a simple life in our village, Mopungchuket, deeply connected to the forest that surrounds us. For years, his days have been filled with the rhythms of nature – foraging, observing wildlife, and just quietly existing amidst the trees. But recently, something shifted. He started filming his forest expeditions.
Now, my uncle isn't a tech whiz. He uses an old phone, and his editing skills are, shall we say, non-existent. But the real charm, the absolute magic of his videos, comes from his commentary. My uncle speaks what some might call "broken English" with a strong Ao Naga accent. It's a beautiful, earnest mix of mother tongue influence and English words strung together in ways that defy traditional grammar.
And honestly? It's captivating.
He says, 'Bright!' for Bread. His descriptions are raw, immediate, and utterly without pretense. There are no fancy camera angles, no polished scripts, just the genuine wonder of a man deeply connected to his environment, trying his best to share it with the world.
My uncle isn't trying to be a viral sensation. He's not chasing fame or fortune. He's just sharing his love for the forest, one heartfelt, grammatically unconventional video at a time. And in doing so, he's reminded me, and countless others, that true connection transcends language barriers. It's about passion, sincerity, and the willingness to simply be yourself, "broken English" with an Ao Naga accent and all.
Below is the link to his YouTube Channel. Kindly check it out: https://youtu.be/16HhvcfQ4kc?si=VGVmsJB-cd-e7VKe
