The Most AWKWARD Encounters I've Had with Viewers in REAL LIFE 

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I saw Chris at a love hotel once. I have to admit it was slightly disturbing to sleep in that room with Chris staring at me all night from the chair in the corner, but the bed was comfortable and the half-eaten snacks under the bed were tasty.

I remember seeing Chris in McDonalds. I called out to him and he came towards my table. He sat down, ate my food order, and then left without saying a word.

I met Chris about 2-3 years ago. I got roped into watching my 3 month old niece while my sister got her hair done. So there I am, sitting in the waiting area of a hair salon with my niece, and who walks in but Chris himself. I was nervous as shit, and just kept looking at him as he played on his phone and waited, but was too scared to say anything to him. Pretty soon my niece started crying, and I'm trying to quiet her down because I didn't want her to bother Chris, but she wouldn't stop. Pretty soon he gets up and walks over. He started running his hands through her hair and asked what was wrong. I replied that she was probably hungry or something. So Chris put down his phone, picked up my niece and lifted his shirt. He breast fed her right there in the middle of the hair salon. Chill guy, really nice about it.

Plot twist: Lucy was waiting for you at the train station. Plot twist, she's outside the studio right now.

I once met Chris in the Japanese countryside. I was driving a rental car taking the scenic route down south, when it broke down right in the middle of nowhere. With no signal from my phone I had pretty much given up on getting out of there when all of a sudden Chris walks into view from the distance. He taps on my shoulder. "Stranded, innit." He asked me to get back into the car and close the door. I did, and suddenly felt as it shook and raised from the ground. I looked out the window and surely enough, with massive muscles tearing his clothes to shreds, Chris had lifted the car up from the ground using only his hands. He then started running at full speed, so fast i was thrown back into the rear seats of the car unable to move due to the increasing Gs. Suddenly it came to a stop and after putting my brain back in place i got out the car to see I was back in civilization, Chris was nowhere to be found. Never saw him again, but he did put an Abroad in Japan sticker on the car's passenger door, I don't think he knew it was a rental.

I saw Chris at a grocery store in Tokyo once. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen bottles of Pocari Sweats in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bottles and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bottle and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.

I met Chris about 4 years ago in Tokyo. While visiting the zoo with my friends, a group of 27 monkeys broke out of their exhibit and started attacking us. Chris appeared out of nowhere, and managed to ward them all off with a single pretzel! He was so cool and also very handsome. He then called me a coward and told me my mother would be ashamed of me before getting on top of a horse and riding off into the sunset.

I can't stop crying laughing at some of these stories in the comments. Well worth having a read after watching the video.

Can’t believe Chris is actually delivering with his 12 days of Chris-mas videos. What a legend

I saw Chris at an Onsen once. He was really nice; he said "If you feel embarrassed at a Japanese Onsen... Just imagine everyone in their underwear" which is when he left the Onsen and the water level dropped significantly

One time I met Chris and he cured every disease in my body, fixed my back, did my taxes, and set me on the right path in life. Pretty nice encounter

"I did what any honest person would do, I lied" Truer words have never been spoken

Well I met Chris when I was in Japan two years ago. And you wouldn't believe it, but he helped my friends and I when we were stuck in our car because of heavy snowfall (like 3m high). He singlehandedly showeled us free in just a few seconds. What a great memory! Can't believe how nice and approachable he was. ☺👌 🙄 Hopefully Chris' team won't comment on this obviously true story, that definitely happened. 😂

I'm really enjoying the "Chris loses his mind in a fantasy world of his own creation" series

I met Chris once. He was rushing down a street and I called to him: "Hey Chris!" But he just waved me off, and we when I didn't move he yelled at me to "fuck off!" And then he just ran me over. Super rude man, I'm your biggest fan. I watched, like, two videos of yours. You basically work for me, man. Now, to be fair, all this happened during a major earthquake and Chris hurried to save some Children out of a crumbling orphanage. But you just don't treat your fans like that, man!

I used to be a member of Chris' team. I got fired when I accidentally read a message from a girl who had asked him to hang out. Such a modest person, he would never lie to girls. Also he never paid me.

I was swept off my feet by the kindness and sincerity of the guy from Abroard in Japan when I was in Sendai. I got into a spot of bother when it came to paying the bill at a ramen restaurant when this ultra sweet guy offered to help translate and paid for my meal after I'd lost my purse. He took me to the local police station to report it, where we found out that someone had handed it in. I was so grateful! He then offered to show me around Sendai and we had a lovely afternoon seeing the sights, having a few drinks and getting to know each other. He was generous, fun and I found him to be really quite handsome. I'll never forget what a fantastic time we had together! His name? Oh yes, it was Ryotoro. ❤

Chris was very nice when I saw him in person, he offered to build a conservatory onto my house free of charge! I sit in there every day thinking of the kind thing he did for me:)

I met Chris once in Belgium in the late 1920s and he gave me some chocolates, though I'm not entirely sure if it really was Chris or just a random stranger. Thinking about it, I also don't think it was Belgium but Hamburg, Germany; it wasn't me but my grandmother and he didn't give her chocolates but stole her wallet. But the rest of the story is accurate!

My husband is Japanese and a Japanese language teacher. He said if he ever met you, he'd like to thank you for everything you've done to share Japan and Japanese culture with the world. I know I've certainly learnt a lot from your channel!

As someone who ran into both Chris and Sharla, completely randomly during Journey across Japan, I can attest to them being absolutely lovely.

As a native Swiss German speaker, I'm literally speechless that Chris is able to detect that specific accent. Well done Chris! Well done!

I met Chris once in Sendai. He single-handedly stopped a terrorist attack, over threw Nazi-Germany, and suddenly flew in the air like Superman.

Look how genuine his smile is when he imagines a proposal being broken to make room for him.

*"So I did what any honest person would do, I lied"* -Chris Abroad 2k21 I just love the duality of that sentence. Now what will happen if the girl sees this? 😂

I met Chris once. I was just hanging out in the Shiganshina District, when suddenly he absolutely smashed through Wall Maria and everyone was panicking. Ran back to the house, but my mate was totally crushed there. It's kind of a long story after that. God, it would probably take me at least 75 comments to explain it all.

I once met Chris in Namba, Osaka, specifically at the Hozenji temple, hidden away in the backstreets. He was looking a bit lost and scruffy, and when I said hello to him, he hissed at me and hid behind a rock wall. But with a little patience and some fried chicken, I coaxed him out and gave him a pat or two. Really memorable interaction, I hope he's doing okay...

I was in Japan a few years ago. I was at a game center playing crane games when I saw this one guy winning loads of prizes. I went to investigate this legend of the crane games. Lo and behold it was Chris Broad from the Abroad in Japan Channel. I couldn't belive it, Chris had won over 300 Curious George plushies from the crane machine. It was awe inspiring! He saw me watching in awe and even gave me a Curious George plushie and took a selfie with me. Great lad. Hope I get to meet him again!

I ran into Chris a couple of years back, and he was very friendly as we were chatting, I started feeling sick. Chris immediately diagnosed me with a failing kidney, put me in his car, and sped off to a local clinic. He told the staff what was going on with me, and not only donated one of his kidneys, but also performed the organ transplant himself! Chris is such a great person! I'm glad that I ran into him! That will always be a part of me!

what a madlad this chris fella is, he helped my pregnant cat give birth and my pregnant dog give birth all whilst making me a nice sandwich, absolute legend, love your cooking mate, 5/10

I'll never forget the time I bumped into you at Golden Gai and I fell over and grazed my knee but instead of offering me a plaster you gave me CPR and swiftly whisked me off to hospital on your jet bike made of gold. I cried the entire way there but you sang me a few songs from the 80's to soothe me and once we arrived at the nearest hospital, you offered me a back massage in which I hastily declined due to the fact I was wearing three leather jackets and I couldn't feel anything through them anyway. Thanks for the leather jackets Chris. You made my day.

Hey Chris, due to various reasons I'm spending my first christmas season alone and away from my family. These videos are in no small part, contributing to my sanity. Cheers man

I remember when Chris visited the hospital I work at. Unfortunately we were pretty understaffed at the time, but with his help that day we managed to deliver over 30 babies! He even stopped to take a picture with every single one of them. What a guy! There were over 30 little angels brought into the world that day, but one angel I’ll never forget is Chris A. Broad.

Pro tip: when dealing with awkward "message read" stuff, just say you were busy when you opened it, got distracted, and forgot about it.

I can vouch for Chris. i 1st met him while on a stroll in Mordor, where I was promptly ambushed by Goblins. long story short, Chris came heroically to rescue slaying many foes. I now work on his team reading social media messages!

I've been to Japan 3 times and every time, I was hoping I would somehow be able to miraculously run into you, Chris. I would have liked to say thank you in person for a the great videos you've done and let you know how much better our trips have been because of the things we discovered watching your videos. So, maybe trip number 4 will be the lucky one. Cheers!

Chris was very nice when I met him back in 2018. My feet hurt from doing touristy things, so he gave me a piggyback ride for the rest of my trip, which lasted another 20 days. Amazing stamina, Chris! After that he indeed lost 50 pounds and the puppy fat you see on camera is fake news, it doesn't exist.

1:52 Be careful for what you wish for. I’m sure some one has written fan fiction about you and Connor 😳

Chris saved my dog's life outside a FamilyMart back in 2018. Seeing the pup in distress, he dropped his bag of Famichiki and leapt into action. Never in my life had I ever seen such a flawless canine Heimlich maneuver. I will remain eternally grateful for this selfless and heroic act!

I feel like the restaurant encounter could be a hallmark movie. That was delightful.

I met Chris when I was getting attacked by the Yakuza in Kyoto. He saved me by sarcastically RKOing the Yakuza. Then he gave me a cup sake and went on his way. Cup sake is surprisingly good, I recommend it.

I was cycling across Japan a few years ago when the chain on my bike broke. Luckily, Chris happened to ride up shortly afterwards and recommended me to a, "great" bike mechanic. When I picked up my bike from the shop, I noticed it wouldn't change gears anymore so, I was stuck peddling for my life but, barley moving. As I stopped to catch my breath and wonder how I was going to proceed forward with my journey, I heard a sinister British laughing in the distance as if almost to say, "Now I'm not the only one!" It was quite a strange experience.

I love how this channel doubles as a reliable means to sort out people with zero sense of humour Keep up with the good work Chris! 👍

Not only was Chris nice enough to help me order food in perfect Japanese, but he interrupted my business call & convinced my boss to give me a raise... My boss still gets flustered when her workmates bring it up.

Omg Chris is so nice, met him one on the train and he fixed all my cavities. He's a real role model. Edit: Banger. Remember to floss kids.

I remember I once met Chris in a bar called AfterLife and he was incredibly nice. He showed me around Westbrook and even saved me from a mugger. What a legend.

I remember when I meet Chris. I was on an archeological expedition to the lost toom of the king samurai Watefuko from the Sengoku when some ninjas attacked. Luckily Chris was filming nearby and came to the rescue defeating all the ninjas in single combat. It was awesome 🤘.

I ran into Chris once during an expedition with green peace to save the last pack of narwhals in Antarctica. He was a super hero that saved twelve crew members from drowning. Such a nice chap.

Me and my friends actually have “getting a haircut at Natsuki’s Salon” on our “what to do during our year abroad in Japan” list. If Japan will ever let us in, that is.

I remember the day I met Chris. I was visiting Japan and he knocked into me, I went to confront him but realized he was carrying two babies. Looking at his face, I recognized him, through he was sweaty and covered in soot. I realized behind him was a burning building. He handed the babies off to the mother, presumably. I was about to say something, but he saw I had my Chris Abroad merch on (available now) and realized I was a fan and took a quick selfie with me, which was unfortunately destroyed as was the footage for the video he was filming at the time which is why no one ever knew about it. He was then asked by the fire fighters to return to the blaze in order to retrieve more babies. Which he was happy to do. I wish I could have shook his hand. It was the best interaction with a celebrity I ever had.

Chris Broad saved my marriage. We were in Tokyo arguing as usual when he came up to us and gave this amazing, heartwarming speech. We've never had an argument since

I still remember when I met Chris. I was visiting Japan for the first time and happened to be there during a very bad earthquake. The building I was in was not at all prepared for this level earthquake and started to collapse. I really thought I was going to die, but luckily Chris managed to hold up the entire roof with only his pinky finger and save everyone. Really nice bloke.

I met Chris once. I was at a store looking for a PS5 and I found one. He helped me grab the last PS5 on the top shelf and then offered me a ride on his Loch Ness Monster to his second home in Atlantis. What a wonderful memory of something that definitely happened.

I would love to hear the reaction of Lucy, when she sees this video and finally knows how things went really down. Bad boy Chris strikes again ! 😉

I met him, truly a humble guy. We were at the miyajima shrine, he dropped his burger in the water and when I rose up from the tide, his burger in one hand and a solid gold macca in the other asking him which one was his, he simply told me to keep em both since they had both gotten soggy. I rewarded him with a McDonald’s sauce dipper filled with liquid silver and disappeared back into the waters, from where I’m typing this. A brief but memorable encounter, if you’re reading this Chris cheers, and hope you still have the dipper

I met Chris in Okinawa and he gave me some fried chicken from his pocket that he was saving for later. My hero!

I remember meeting Chris in 2017. I was visiting Shibuya with my very pregnant wife and ran into him at a Family Mart. As we were talking my wife suddenly went into labor. Chris took it upon himself to deliver the baby right then and there, by the strong zero fridges. All went well and we were very relieved and grateful. Chris didn't want the attention and snuck out when we were distracted with the baby, he also took my chicken. What a jerk.

Went to visit Japan in 2019. Gone sight seeing in shibuya and ther I stumbled upon Chris with his team doing a scene for a youtube video. Such a nice guy he cured my scoliosis.

Not awkward but rather wholesome. Chris and Pete (Premier Two)'s encounter.

"choking to death on a plastic fish" has a very very different mental image out of context

When showing the photos he took with viewers I really wish he added a picture of just him and Connor.

These are very interesting stories. I'm glad they're just awkward and not terrible ones. It'd be cool to meet you irl I think. The restaurant story though. If that's the manager, it makes me wonder if putting you in a terrible seat at first (even when you asked for a window seat in your reservation) and then switching it for the best one was on purpose. Like it'd be really cool and he could even talk to you or something. Haha

The intro/outro scenes remind me of the Black Mirror episode "White Christmas". Sinister, sarcastic, and all the while festive. Brilliant Chris.

OK, so like, having seen your new studio tour video, and recognizing where you are sitting and drinking in your "12 Days..." series (which I thoroughly enjoy1), WHO KEEPS WALKING BACK AND FORTH IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA (circa 1940s detective movie)?! HILARIOUS!!!

The reenactments surely deserve an Oscar, if not the eating scenes. I can also see the Dave-Chris identity theft conspiracies being written as I am typing this comment...

i met him in sendai while he was recycling and helping people cross the street, his hair waved in the wind and his eyes gleamed he glanced at me and every person in a 5 mile area fainted out of admiration

This time you remind me of the Grinch. Busy at Christmas, loves sarcasm, pretends to hate everyone, similar hairstyle, similar personality and probably the same belly. And in the end he brings joy to everyone. Luv your content & always looking forward to your next Video. Keep it up!! 👍🏼

*"The camera adds 10 pounds or 50 pounds"* Chris lied as naturally as he breathe lol. Ok maybe Chris is telling the truth, it's like when you're trying to take selfie and the angle from below xD

Chris: "Someone write fanfic about me." Me, cracking my knuckles: "I once saw Connor and Chris at a love hotel on a stormy night, hands intertwined as they stood in the lobby, gently clinging to one another in that subtle way that conveyed both love and resignation to having to hide their relationship. Chris' eyes were warm, kind, but the smile on his face didn't reach his eyes as he listened to Connor protest, quietly, "My mom fucking loves your videos. We might as well just come out of the closet already." World-weary and unable to accept love and unconditional support due to his Britishness, Chris could only sigh and say in reply, "You promised me we'd leave the outside drama at the door. This is supposed to be our night off." I inched away, feeling both deeply sorry for Connor and slightly envious. The camera, after all, really did add 50 pounds, and hide a phenomenal set of muscles underneath his now rain-soaked shirt."

I met Chris while studying abroad in Iwate. I was so shocked that he was actually at the same temple I was visiting randomly with my host family. He was very polite and let me take a photo with him. It was so awesome to meet him since I've been a big fan for years now.

the secondhand embarrassment on that first story nearly killed me but I powered through it

These "I once met Chris" comments are so fricking good, proud that all of the jokes being different.

STORY TIME: I was walking around Shibuya craving pancakes. I didn't know the area I was in that well nor did I know where a good pancake restaurant was, that's when fate happened and I bumped into Chris Broad while walking down an allyway. "Sorry, didn't mean to walk into you" I said. "It's okay mate. Are you lost or something?" He asked me. "Why yes actually. I've never been to this part of Shibuya before. I was wondering where a good pancake restaurant was around here!" "Oh well you've found the right person. I know exactly the place to go and they also have great coffee too!" "Count me in." I said excitedly. Chris then took me to an exceptional pancake restaurant and it was incredible! We had an awesome conversation about life and how much we hate our enemies. He was truly an awesome lad and I've been subscribed to his chanel since then.

"Oh look at me. I'm in Asakusa, innit" 😂

Not sure I could ever approach someone I saw/watch online irl >.< but it's nice you're cool with it happening, look forward to the next video :D

Chris got the perfect image of a drunk on a side walk during Christmas. With the face, the voice, and the clothes.

Absolutely love this video! I was genuinely cracking up every minute! Keep it up and good luck with the rest of the 12 days of CHRISmas.

8:23 How fitting that you have a bowl with wedding characters beside you

Usually, fan-encounter awkwardness stems from the fans. Great to see you're an exception to the rule, Chris! Can't wait to help spill your spaghetti one day by politely asking you some tips on living in Sendai and promising to buy you a beer which you then never claim. Except when I run into you again and remind you, then you pretend to remember and we laugh about it before really making sure that we should go for that beer some day. And then we don't! How delightfully awkward.

CG have come a long way to be able to erase the tiredness off of Chris' face in 8k. Props Chris, yet another fun video in the 12 days of serenity now, insanity later. Excited for the next one!

As a socially awkward introvert, I find your story about your most awkward encounter to be painfully relatable. Not because it's something that's happened to me, but because I would have 100% behaved exactly the way you did. Don't worry. Being human is an odd experience. Heh.

I’m loving these daily videos, your personal stories are always entertaining and funny!

The story with the girl in the train makes me feel secondhand embarrassment =)

I watched that cat documentary of yours, I don't know why you were so harsh on it, what's not to love about an hour long Abroad in Japan video

I’m loving these frequent uploads and stories Chris! Very entertaining

These comments are GOLD

I had the honor to meet chris when i was in Tokyo recently, he saved me from a burning airplane which was attacked by a drunken Risottoro, he onehandedly defeated the evil, carried me to his white stallion and rode into the sunset. 10/10 would marry.

I can see it now. When Japan reopens its borders for tourists to visit Japan, many subscribers who see you will approach you and politely ask you in a Japanese accent, "Are you RU-vidr?" There's also the occasional "Aren't you 'Dave in Japan'?" 😂

Love these episodes of yours very well done makes me smile every time.

Just spent more hours than I will admit to binging your series. Loved them!

We all know the good old Chris Abroad in real life is a very fit, top shape and awesome man. It's clearly just the camera that adds 10-50 pounds... Yep yep of course ^^

Thank you for sharing your fried chicken with me that time in Tokyo Chris! You're a real one

I love these more simple, easier to produce videos as I can still get my Abroad In Japan fix from Chris! Thanks for making my mornings cheery!

I'd almost wish I was joking, but these videos are legit what gets me into christmas mood these days. Keep it up, I'm enjoying them a lot! :D

I ran into Chris one time when my baby was dying of parvo. He kissed my baby on the forehead and she turned into a puppy. Magical.

I ran into Chris at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.

You really are a great storyteller. Cheers and merry Christmas Chris

The reenactments are pure gold Chris. Love the episode.

IF I meet Chris IRL, I'd be more surprised to be in Japan rather than meeting Chris :") I wish I could go to Japan :")