I Went Undercover at a Renaissance Faire 

first guy was right. the biceps give it away.

undercover? sir, there is no covering those guns and buns :D

"I follow you for your cat, too, by the way." Same. 🐈

So you are pretty recognizable, but i do give props to people on the respect to the unwritten rule, If you are in costume, its okay to approach you as a performer If you are in street clothes, you are just a person not putting on a performance. They waited for you to approach them.

From the French Jacques the Whipper to the all American Captain America.

The only reason we went to the colorado Renaissance fair was to see jacques ze whipper . My son saved his bday money and allowance for 3 bdays it was worth it to see the smile on my sons face when he saw jacques ze whipper. Autistic kids get scared in crowds, but jacques ze whipper made it worth being in a Crowds and found out that his voice stops meltdowns

I imagine it's also that the outfit makes you more approachable vs street clothes for those that do recognize you; a sort of "in character means good for talking" vs "in street clothes, he's just enjoying the faire" kind of contrast.

More evidence to my theory that he could be a whip-themed vigilante superhero. Amazing.

Noone recognizes Clark Kent. 😂

No longer Jacques ze Whipper, now Jack the Walker.

"The bakery gives it away" lmao

Its the TV voice that gives you away for me. No one else speaks like that.

Very wholesome stuff. Imagine not having recognized Jacques, seeing this video later, and realizing you'd been duped by his Clark Kent disguise, lol. Also, I've never been to the Colorado Ren Fair, but it looks nice, I'll have to check it out sometime.

the bakery does give it away

I'm surprised the tan lines from the bracers didn't give it away.

I would recognize this generations "holy ass of Antioch"

I really appreciate you taking the time to take a selfie with us! We came from Utah for the fair, and our main highlight was seeing your show! Hope you, your wife, and your cat are all enjoying Colorado!

The first guy swooning over Jack with a giant fan was everything

Damn the guy was right WHO GAVE THIS MAN PERMISSION TO HAVE THAT BIG OF BICEPS LIKE SIR?

Jack's background in broadcasting really comes in handy for these types of videos. I think he misses it sometime. I'm sure that I would recognize him after the hundreds of hours of videos I've seen. You're the best and thanks to G for bringing this to us.❤

You can take the whipper out of journalism, but you can't take the journalist out of the whipper.

3:10 AY! It's Mollymauk and Beau from Critical Role Campaign 2!

That dress had pockets!

Love seeing Mollymauk Tealeaf and Beauregard Lionett cosplays

That married couple who got the cool belt was so sweet

The gigantic smile when you see them slowly realizing 😂 this was so wholesome to watch ! put a big smile on my face too

“It's the bakery” LMAO😭🤣

you can really tell Jacques used to be a newscaster based entirely on how he approaches interviewing people. politely and professionally with a clear pitch already prepped, camera at a polite distance. also love how wholesome so many of these people are. ren faire communities are really delightful

Putting that NPR experience to good use.

That last lady had on a beautiful blue dress!

This was fantastic! And hiding the hair really did make you look like just some average guy lol

I've seen enough of your videos now that I think I'd recognize you, but honestly the first time I came across a video of you in plain clothes it took me a minute. I was like "why does that guy look so familiar?"

Jaques ze Whipper goes undercover * pink panther theme intensifies *

This was so fun to watch. You should do something like this for every Ren Fair you’re at. But maybe only once, and switch it up for which weekend you do it. I’d totally watch more videos of you undercover.

Best thing about Ren Faires and other fun Conventions is that the first time you go, you have normal clothing. Every year, you buy a little something to make you stand out more. As long as you stay true to your vision, after a few years, you can end up with a full out costume.

In Jersey I was literally standing in line in costume talking to the people that sat front row about you and how they hoped Slayer man will show up. It was pretty fun

if they've been following you for any length of time, your VOICE gives it away. aside and apart from the other physical characteristics which shall remain nameless. ;)

I would notice the resemblance, but not say anything because: a) Don't want to get it wrong. b) Bother the person whose work I enjoy - if they wanted fan attention, they'd bring it up.

That was amazing, and that last girl's face when she saw you walking past was so cute!!

This is such a cool idea and I need more of this! Also hearing about why people go makes me so happy 3:08 these Molly and Beau cosplayers are beautiful! Great job ❤ 4:56 I see wings! Is that Primrose! 👀

So just Johnny Cage amblin' around in the middle of a Colorado ren faire. The perfect disguise.

Nice.*hands over 2 $20s*

I think there's a speech out of character about the baseball cap and it's actually from a Chris Evans interview ages ago and he's right. Literally the baseball cap is the ultimate disguise because even if you messed up your hair to try and throw people off they'd still recognize you, the hat throws it all off :)

I fully expected you to interview Ses in a variety of unconvincing disguises.

I'll be honest, I would recognize you if you came up to me and we started talking. But if we were just walking by each other, I'd never know the difference. I just don't pay attention to other people. Edit: Also, to be clear, it's the voice that would clue me in more than anything else, so even if we did start talking it would probably take me a few seconds.

I got so giddy when the second-tolast lady (the one with the yellow dress and jeweled belt) finally clocked who Jack was. Shot of serotonin straight to the veins

This is just so wholesome all around. And shout out to the girl in the last clip, and her dress with a POCKET/s! 🎉🎉

It’s really cool how you appreciate your fans man. I wish more entertainers remembered what’s important.

Posted 30 seconds ago?! I’m never been this early! I love your content ~ it always brings a smile to my face. I hope I get to see you live someday!

Hey, this Jacque guy is a great interviewer. He should work for NPR or something-

THE BAKERY GIVES IT AWAY. 😂

His build and posture are so distinctive that it’s pretty easy to spot him in the context of a Faire ground. Out on a city street or at a suburban mall, it might be harder. But he has stage presence, and it seems that’s difficult to disguise with “normal” clothes.

Ah! Molly and Beau cosplays at 3:15 - you guys look fantastic!! (I'm wearing the Wildmother to the Bristol Faire this weekend or next ☺)

I started working renaissance festivals in 1977, and it never fails. Put on mundane clothes, and you become almost invisible to the masses. If there had been more people there, it would have been fun to see if anyone approached Jacques out of garb. Still, it was a fun experiment. I especially liked the one who talked about feeling safe to be in their own skin. That's a huge draw for me, as well. Huzzah!

He looks like every marvel character trying to disguise themselves with caps and sunglasses 😂

5:01 that guy in the background😂

I love the fact that the more research into this there is the more the clark kent thing actually works

I don't know why but your street clothes gives coach energy especially with the cap.

I was so happy to have seen your show at Colorado's Ren Faire! When that 9 year old requested 'who let the dogs out' was fantastic!

Tight pants and walk would give it away immediately!❤❤❤

Ur awesome keep doing what you do!

Great to see/hear you using your radio Interview skills sans moustache!!

I bloody well said it! it's the magic moustache aaaaand the magic hair

I am part of the MN Ren Fest. I have been there every year since I was a newborn in 1980. Folks never know who I am out of costume! I love it!❤

That Beau and Molly cosplay-!

Stop! This is too adorable... I can't stop smiling! Wholesome and charming, you can't escape those good looks.

When you add the baseball cap, you look barely old enough to drink. That was the most effective disguise.

It's astonishing how putting on a simple cap transformed you from Jacques into Freddie Prinze Jr. :D

Honestly I'd not come up to a person out of costume assuming they're off the clock

WOOO NEW VIDEO!

"How many opportunities do you have to wear a crown and pretty dress?" Any day you want. My sister has gone grocery shopping in a regency period ball gown, while wearing a hat with a boat on it. Little kids often think she's a princess.

I thought this was an on the street segment on NPR...Loved it!

We were there and saw you on Sunday. It was amazing how empty it got while we were at your Secret Show. Children's weekend, I think they all went home early.

Great video! Had me simling from ear to ear!

3:53 Honestly as long as the weather is right, faire clothes are soooo comfy and fun.

New challenge unlocked: Go to a ren faire and find Bikes Beards and Brews, while out of costume.

I'm getting some serious Chris Evans vibes with that baseball cap. Pretty sure there's a superhero/villian using whips in Marvel or DC comics, maybe you should apply. 😄

love the good vibes you exude ✨

I love this! I wish more RenFaire entertainers engage and do this kind of crowd work off the stage, it makes the experience so much more special and richer.

the buff arms are kind of an easy give away 😅

lol We always talk about that...in the community, about how if you meet someone in costume and they're one person, and then you see them in street clothes OUTSIDE faire, and it's like "nahh....but 👀dat yew?" lol

With guns like those, Jacques doesn't need his whips.

Ahhh I love this undercover segment! I hope you do this again. This was really fun to watch. :)

In 2023, we were watching the joust at the Colorado Ren Faire and Jacques came up beside to watch also. I elbowed my husband and said, "Isn't that Jacques?" I wanted to say HI but also wanted to respect your privacy! Can't wait to see you again in a couple of weekends.

After listening to him on the radio for a long time, I’d recognize the voice immediately even if nothing else!

This is strangely such a feelgood video. xD Been giggling the whole time.

I love seeing that you are a great person who doesn't mind talking with your fans and taking pictures! I wish I was brave enough to do that when you were at KRF. I grew up at that Renaissance fair. Yet I was shy when you first worked there. I enjoyed your shows, especially the fire whips. I was heartbroken to hear that you and Ses were leaving the faire you guys were entertaining. I loved your shows separately but loved the secret show. I see the happiness in you more now than your krf days. Keep up the great videos! This Massachusetts girl appreciates them! Michelle D

I love how “undercover” was basically just a black version of the costume with shorter shoes, no bracers, and the mustache off 😂

The girl in the yellow and floral dress was the best honestly. Hope to catch you before you leave colorado!

Not going to lie, I didn’t realize he was that built.

We wanted to see you when you were in Arizona but our work schedule didn't allow it. Someday. You never fail to make me smile and laugh and I really appreciate that, especially with all the loss I've had this year. I'm really glad you're doing something you enjoy.

Her dress has pockets!

I'm in Washington state. I'm buying tickets for August! Can't wait to see the show and experience my first Ren Fair!!!

This is awesome! Most of my day was terrible, but then i see that jaques ze whipper posted! No day that jaques posts on can be a bad day.

There's no going undercover when you have biceps like that

Ah, I see Jacques goes undercover as Jack from NPR Boston

The “Frozen Banana” guy @ 5:00 😂 priceless!

Swagger, dude. You have a very definite swagger.

Looking like a skinny Chris Evans with that hat on XD

the Molly and Bau, CR woooo.