At The Oscars With Alex Honnold of Free Solo 

😂😂

Begrudgingly he will dance and after a few songs he'll get into it

Made me LOL 😂

exactly 😂

James Kasch lol true

Chris yessssss😍

He hit that sweet silver lining. Made the interview so amusing

absolute champ! Despite repeated cues by the interviewer (disguised as questions) "please pretend to be excited about this!"

This really hit's the nail, so true. He is just so honest and polite.

Sort of puts the whole Hollyweird bs in perspective in an extremely logical truthful way.

This woman is so used to talking to people that are media trained and have a politically correct joke or two in their pockets to throw out for some cheap laughs, that when a genuine person comes near her, she has no idea what to do. She was expecting him to say how it's been his dream since a child to bask in the brilliance of the great works of cosmetic surgeons world wide..

So fast too. I've never seen a humble person that fast.

@@ryanott1407 He's not the best climber in the world, but he's the best at free solo-ing cause nobody else is crazy enough to try.

@@Chzydawg Typical woman. Can't adapt to the people she talks to

Yes. That was said.

Exactly...!

absolutely

Well said

your comment is more real...

Great comment

don't forget the vocal fry.

He survived her breaking his back 😂

ROFL

if you know something about climbing you know that there are many climbers stronger than Alex, even him acknowledges that.

@@qweasd9153 I think that makes his accomplishment even cooler. The fact that he's not even the strongest climber, but was the only one to free solo el cap is insane to think about.

@@diegogomez7240 not taking anything from Alex, he is awesome and I love the guy. But only talking about climbing, he knows he isnt the best at it, he is still among the best though.

*you're

@@qweasd9153 he is top 5 easily though.

mountain is his world. not the full of bullshit holiwood..

by now he s sick and tired of the media BS!!!!!!!

warriors blew 3-1 lead!

Feels more relaxedup 100ft than in this interview.

Or the gym

LOL

Lmao

Exactly!

Hahaha I actually LOL’d

LOL

Lmao

🤣🤣🤣

His girlfriend: no he doesn't. Wink

Yeah, that irony gave me a good chuckle

lol

Thats about the answer any climber will give. To my knowledge only magnus midtbo said atm his fingers are so strong that he focusses on endurance. Actually now that i think about it, thats what every boulderer might claim.

@@molomono9481 Even Magnus says his fingers are weak for how heavy he is compared to someone like Adam Ondra. Although I guess he's more saying that he's just too bulky.

Liked for pewdiepie meme.

No she doesnt, she just went off a list of questions and kept it short. There were definitely some places where she could have made some remarks or just a comment, instead she went to this robotic "next up: question 3."

yeah! and he doesn't GAF to politely say so!

an atmosphere of truth and honesty is the best ingredient to success in what he does

That's why he could do what he did. No bullshit, just on point towards the goal.

If you want a real superhuman go watch silence the hardest route set by the world champion Adam Onda...

@@milancora4637 The presence of a rope makes a huge difference imho. He also fell atleast hundreds of times. If Alex fell once, it was just done.

@@raidenmakarov9782 what alec climbed without a rope was a 6c adam climbed a 9c there is a fkin world of difference. Adam could climb what alex did but alex will never be able to climb even close to a 9a...

@@milancora4637 Well, that depends on how you look at it. Alex clearly said that Adam is the strongest (physically) climber out there. But saying that he could do what Alex did is just ignorance. The mental stability in a FREE SOLO is on a different level. That is why it's different than just climbing. And btw, the difficulty rating you mentioned is not correct. The El Capitan climb is 5.14d(9a) and The Dawn Wall is 5.15d(9c).

that was definitely the best part

I want to be the usher... How to become

@@varunshahvo-tv9854 You must fight in the Kumite winner becomes Usher

@@SilverStrings25 i dont understand...how can i volunteer in any way for oscars

He just told you...you must fight in the kumite winner becomes usher...u don't understand use Google translate

@@doesntmatter4477 Yes Kumite is by invitation only. Location is reaveled after invitation sent. Then only survive competition and come out victorious. Then you become Usher

You'd win that bet.👍🏼

was great!!!! he just doesn't give a shit! Period!

He's got a house now so the Oscars is even less appealing.

I’d raise that number

Let's make it $1,000. I'll supply the other $995. Now all we need is a complete sucker...

You can tell he’s not keen on being called a legendary climber or anything like that. Such a weird but respectable dude

“...weird”? Not at all, he’s simply not Uber Social! It’s part of why he Free Solo’s. Weird? We’re ALL ‘weird’ (poor word choice, imho) in many different ways/manners ~ it’s The Human Condition, plain & simple.🇺🇸

SilverIris 99% of the time climbing is not a lucrative means of income. If he wants to continue to be sponsored and have his travels around the world funded by someone other than himself then he has to jump through some hoops.

@@slyholio Not to mention the film was made by his best friends. All 7 of the climbers that were on the mountain with him filming it were all his personal friends. 1 of them being the filmmaker along with his documentarian wife. They followed him around with cameras for 2 years going at his pace and trying to film his journey without influencing it or distracting him at all. I'm sure he sees this as the least he can do to help them and their film.

David A. Moore no, it’s very obvious he’s weird, but in an amazing way , and ethan used the word in a perfect way, and you shouldn’t try and pick a bone just because your bored 😑

yeah, it's a good thing I could find a climbing gym this morning...otherwise what a waste of time ;)

Haha couldn't be said better

did not expect to see you here!

What's wrong with a dishwasher?

I don't know how he is so grounded. It's truly amazing. He's like a zen master naturally, without any training! Lol.

Chango5Voces Nothing, There’s CEO’s that started as a Dishwasher.

Ur legendary for this 🙌 lmao

Oh Yeah? Well, what about that one time that SpongeBob got stranded in Rock Bottom by taking the wrong bus from Glove World and he was stuck overnight only to gracefully ascend the 90 degree cliff by a glove balloon that the friendly anglerfish blew up for him when SpongeBob was frightened, alone abandoned by Patrick and no bus until morning... Really about mental strength.

KubiqFeet legendary

Not just the only human alive... the only human EVER!

Yes

KubiqFeet hahah wtf how do u Even think about that shit

Retweet :)

Atta boy!

I've already stolen this line! :)

That's the thing with Alex - on the one hand, you can something feel like's somewhat "simple". Then he says something profound like that... he thinks a lot about stuff.

Pretty much

His wife is like he would climb a mountain for me

You call that combed ?? 😳

David Jacuk haha kinda, still jacked up

Still alex...haha...

You mean his girlfriend combed his hair

David Jacuk - Nah, I’m pretty sure his girlfriend combed his hair for him. 😎

100!!

this whole media madness can really distract him of his visions and roots, he won't be the same after all this circus and I really hope and pray for him to keep his feet on the ground for some time. Let all this media BS go under the bridge !!!!

Exactly

Lol he def kept it 100

That's so cool

Love his quick refusal of the idea that he has a "special brain." His brain scan was actually testing how he responded to certain images that would normally heighten anxiety. It's one of many clever self-references to cinema in the movie, including the responses of the filmmakers while they watch Alex doing the climb. So in a brilliant way, what Alex is saying here is that he's not so affected by the movies, by the manipulation of images on a screen-- likewise he is not so affected by the Oscars, with all its pomp and circumstance. It's a sign of his intense authenticity, and a subtle (yet polite) critique of the whole Hollywood system.

There's so much BS at the Oscars it's refreshing to get an honest take on the experience.

FUCK YES. So well deserved, the most intense shit ive ever watched. And without a doubt the biggest physical achievment by any human ever. I was so worried he would get snubbed, i guess there were no racially or politically documentaries nominated this year lol.

@@konkelkent there were!!! So it is even better that they recognized Free Solo above them.

@@konkelkent It is the biggest achievement in Free Soloing history but I dont think it was the biggest physical achievement, theres a limit to free soloing. People dont free solo paths that are at your physical limit or else the chances of falling would be way too high. Like Adam Ondra completing the first 9c in the world is bigger achievement physically. Or something like Eddie Hall deadlifting 500kg/ 1102lbs, that beat the previous record by something like 60-70 pounds. In the end its passed on opinion for something like that.

konkelkent There’s only one other human that equals Alex - Ueli Steck, a Swiss Aerobic ‘Machine’ Climber (he was all about SPEED!!), Though sadly he died doing what he loved....climbing, so maybe not so sad!/? Ueli was a different type of climber, though there are many similarities ~ look him up. He was, like Alex, a once (twice?) in a lifetime person.

@@wildwilie A roid head dead lifting and a climber who did a near impossible route with rope. *c'mon* man. Geez, did you see what and how he did it.

Seriously. Realest moment in Oscar's history!

Monique Cobb yessssss😍

but Tom does his own stunts! lol

god among men? He doesn't even believe in god.

@@samiswilf that's because god isn't real.

@@CodyAnderson333 tell me something I don't know

@@samiswilf lol

Yep, me too. Driving everyone crazy....girlfriend finally told me "most people arent as excited about this film". I went by myself.

that was a good one.

He can probably tolerate the hotel but he might have to sleep on the floor to get comfortable.

I get late to my sister's wedding because of climbing hahaha, i dont even get a shower..

And they went back climbing the next day, with Jason Momoa ;)

outfoxxed you literally just defined “mental game”

You weigh up the risks, eliminate some and reduce the rest. It is still dangerous but it becomes an acceptable risk. Skills lacking in the general population of the west.

Agreed. It's beyond mental toughness. It a spiritual connection he has with his surroundings. The mountains know and welcome him. I honestly believe nature selects it's partners, and yes, it senses the purity of one's aura and energies. He doesn't have to believe it, but it's real.

Totally. That would be dope to have.

First step: Free solo El Cap. Second step: Have some buddies interested in filming it. Third step: Have them make a superb documentary that gets Oscar-nominated. North Face will have one ready for you.

magtovi 😂

@@magtovi is that it?

@@magtovi ... yeah , do all that stuff and your tuxedo will come

Oh did it ? No way was I going to watch that crap show of hypocrisy. So glad for him and Jimmy Chin and the entire crew.

Thank you for the update didn't want to watch the show

@@markmtbrider... Lmao, how about it. It's an event for pretentious snobs to pat each other on the back.

I scrolled just for this comment. You're the real MVP.

@@mitchmoe6224 ugh oh someones a bit jealous

Lol. Too true. He did a good job at being polite.

@@camilleleblond14 if it is about a non climbing event then she is qualified

really really

Not one question about his foundation. Do your research interviewers!

@@scruf2002 she didn't know much about him hehe even saying that he was the best haha didn't ask about her foundation.

Epic...retweet

Not just bow down...its already sacrifice for alex.. but unfortunately Alex is Vege...hahahha...😜😜

Had some friends once who walked 2h uphill to a rock climb. Sat at the bottom unpacking their gear. Baaaaahhhh. splat. Sheep lands dead between them having fallen off the cliff. They don't say a word. None needed. Start packing their gear and head home without touching the rock. Omens.

@@PB-sk9jn HAHA thats great!!! (but kind of sad. for the sheep)

LOL yes!!!

this man is an excellent example that many Americans should look and listen............honest, humble and simple!!!!

He had no interest in speaking. You mentioned it many times it’s about the film not him. He didn’t care.

So the film won? Since I don't waste my time watching such stupidity I didn't know.

@Eventual Visitor pretty sure @truthdefenders was talking about the academy awards lol

He was up on stage because the filmmakers wanted him (and Sanni) there, not because he was receiving the award himself. And yes, I would think he had absolutely nothing to say!

@Tuah1131 It is evident that you haven't seen it and don't have a clue about who made it and how they made it....

@@brycechetwynd4932 have to agree with the other dude, yes the work is impressive but it can't compare to what Alex did

@@brycechetwynd4932 We've seen it, as we know not a single person would have watched the documentary if they were just recording the wall. When they won the Oscars Jimmy Chins wife went straight to "its great there are woman and people of colour here, i want to thank this person and this person and this person" doesnt even mention Alex till the end as if he didn't make it what it is.

@@codykeane6107 might have been a joke, mentioning Honnold at the end. Also he said that he doesn't really care.

If you're going to pan the voices, at least get the the right way round, hey.

Mike Jones Right? Her audio is a disaster. Maybe not even on...

Thank God someone pointed it out. So off-putting to hear the voices in opposite places than in the video

At first I thought my headphones were malfunctioning!

i was so glad they announced best doc so quickly! I didn't have to sit through all the pretentious bullshit

my thoughts exactly

Well much of the power and stability in climbing comes from the feet (:

He actually isn’t the strongest climber out there. The route he did at el cap was “technically” not horribly difficult.

@@HiMyNameIsJonathan I'm sure there's stronger climbers out there it's just funny hearing someone who just free solo'd el cap say they have weak fingers lol

I'd say it is horribly difficult for 95% of climbers easily man

Weak fingers comparing to the best climbers of course. And it is true !

I think to him "weak fingers" means "can't do many one finger pullups".