NEVER ask this Question... unless you want to DIE

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#1 -- "Survivor's Guilt" -- 1:28 -- Sailors have many "customs of the sea", but there is one that is exceptionally dark and once it begins, there's no going back for that crew.

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[phoebusmeticulous]

I heard that the like button gave birth to triplets and named them Strange, Dark & Mysterious. They weren't delivered naturally. They were delivered in story format.

[I_Love_Rainbows]

The delicate question: "So, who's hungry?" Oh my.

[andrewolmstead]

What’s also creepy is that apparently when the ship pulled along side the little boat, the 2 survivors were seen shoving their pockets full of cracked bones for the bone marrow.

[sholva]

My main goal in life is to never end up in a strange, dark, and mysterious incident delivered in story format.

[ValkyrieofNOLA]

I just realized that this channel has almost EIGHT MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! I remember when it was barely half a million! So proud of the success and popularity of this channel!!

[donnamckinley]

It seems when Mr Ballen has long video's people start asking for the three shorter video format. Then when he does a few of those people say "hey where's your longer videos"?? Lets all be happy with what we get. He and his videos are a National treasure😊. Lets be happy with ALL his amazing work.

[lizthedragon]

I was already familiar with this story. Once you said the name Owen Coffin, I knew what was coming. It was a well delivered story about the cannibalism. I had no idea that was a tradition at sea. If you want to hear more about the voyage of the Essex Ask A Mortician does a good video.

[thecynic]

There is actually a book called “The Custom of the Sea” about a different case in England. The men who survived were put on trial. The men defended themselves saying they were simply following the custom of the sea. The men couldn’t understand why they were tried, as every sailor knew this might one day apply to them.

[geckoaid]

To those who are saying Ballen's videos are "going downhill", he's literally got a family, a charity and a podcast to juggle alongside his YouTube Channel. The quality hasn't gone downhill, it's actually pretty consistent.

[sima]

Thank you so much for all of your constant effort to keep us all entertained. I am forever grateful and will always enjoy the vids you post !

[labyrinthgirl]

When I heard that infamous name, I knew exactly where this story was going. I'm grateful to now have more details as to how this situation played out between those unfortunate four men.

[ryanacel]

How about we just thank this man for the great content he has given us over the years.

[thDecember]

Well, since another sailor died of starvation after Owen died, then perhaps his death was more merciful. Still, what a gruesome experience for those men to endure.

[morgandubie]

Congrats on 8 million! 💜 I’ve been sharing your channel with everyone I know since I discovered it haha it’s for real my favorite!! Thanks for the knowledge and entertainment and scares!!!!

[marykendle]

Thanks for the great entertaining story telling! I love that the stories are real, rare and creepy! I’ve been watching your stories all morning!

[byrontaft]

Well that story quickly went into a direction that I was NOT ready for... That was incredibly sad yet, horrifying at the same time

[macbrebonicks]

The delicate question turns someone into a delicacy. This story shivered me timbers!

[patshankle]

LOVE ur content Mr Ballen. Wished the stories were longer but still are enjoying them. ❤💜

[stormrhode]

That was a compelling lead up. I actually had no idea what the question was and was really curious until the reveal. Tragic and terrifying, but very interesting, too.

[MukuroMeki]

As soon as he said something about a younger cousin i knew immediately what story this was. Its even sadder when you realize that they avoided an island that would have saved them for fear of cannibalism.