Unboxing Personalized Etsy Mystery Boxes

- We pushed Etsy mystery box sellers to their limits. - Let's talk about that. (Good Mythical Morning theme song). Good Mythical Morning. - Thrifting is kind of like treasure hunting. and we hired ourselves some personal treasure hunters. - There are sellers on Etsy who will go thrifting for you. based on your personal aesthetic. - And we decided to take that to the extreme.

and use aliases with different personalities. to see what these Etsy sellers could do. Kind of like spies. - Wait, are we treasure hunters or are we spies? - We're spies and the Etsy sellers are treasure hunters. Keep up. - Okay, all right. - [Jenna] We're going to start off with boxes designed. specifically for the two of you. We sent in descriptions of your personalities. to these Etsy sellers and these are the home decor items. that they think best encapsulates you. - Home decor. Shall we read what you submitted first?

- [Jenna] Yes, please. - This is for my best friend. Although he's almost 50, he is really just a child in a man's body. His favorite food is cereal, he only watches fantasy movies. He is great at yo-yos. (chuckles). Well, that's a stretch, but thank you. And he loves riding his little bike. (crew chuckling). Due to previous events, please avoid. any sharp or fragile objects. He fancies himself a world class DJ. (crew chuckling). and I don't mind humoring him on that.

- Who's the I in this situation? - Let me show a little something then you can read yours. I won't show everything, but I'll-. - Oh, sounds fragile. - So the first thing that I've got is-. This. - Is that a bunch of coasters? - It's a-. Oh, I- (crew laughing). Well, it wouldn't close all the way. - Did you say that he's really aggressive with everything?

Was that in the-. - It's a piece of furniture that holds-. - He's an aggressive toucher. - [Jenna] We did have another response. The seller asked for clarification about a couple things, like normally sourcing fragile items, so to clarify and then we replied, "My friend's just very clumsy, so I want to give him the best chance. of not breaking what you find, but I trust your vision.". - We gave him a chance. - Can you find. something that matches his vibe. and it just happens to be a bit breakable. - He blew it. - I mean. this won't close now.

- Because you broke the handle off. - Here it is. I can get that glued back on. This is why I employ a art team. - This is my box, this is for my best friend. He loves reading nonfiction, cooking with his beloved giant wok. and he talks a lot about the dangers of microplastics. He's a mix of Paul Bunyan and a SoCal surf bro. and he pulls off a man bun almost too well. He's a very tall man with very small dogs. and is uniquely fixated on sperm whales.

His favorite color is purple, uh-oh. - You went a little bit nicer with-. - Just being real, man, just- - Move this over. - Being real, just being real. - And then bring one in, because we got some other stuff in there I want to go to. - So the first thing it looks like we have. is purple sparklers. This one literally just came in. Oh, it's incense. Oh, thanks Julian. (chuckles). (crew laughing). It's like, "This is a man. who doesn't have incense in his house.".

Oh, it does smell nice. - I have this, which is that. Oh, and look, it also has this, which goes on that. - Oh, wow, there's a lot of stuff in here. - I also have a leather bound-. - Did you get into this? - The globe? - That's cool. - My globe is a little bit broken. in shipping. - Oh wow. - What is it? What is this for, liquor?

No. Stainless steel. - Anything you want to put in there. - Maybe just liquids. - Big candle. - [Jenna] I will also note. We did put in an additional thing for Link. that says you're described as a silver fox. from time to time. So we think that's why there's so much silver. - A silver frame. - How many little pieces of ceramics do they think I need? (crew chuckling). - What are these cups? - I mean look at this, boring. - So all of this was $107.

- Mine was only 65. - [Jenna] That was Link's. - Mine was only 65. A teapot. - Boy, I can't wait to use all this stuff. - A plate. Salt and pepper shakers. Do I seem this domestic? (crew laughing). - [Jenna] Your home decor is very kitchen forward. - A reed diffuser. This better be something.

Oh, oh. It's that thing. Oh. - You put a read down in it. and then it diffuses the air. - Oh. Oh, so you do that. - You put that and then it diffuses. Don't do that right here, I don't want a headache. (playful music). - [Jenna] Now that you understand how the sellers work, you've got a decision to make. We sent a bunch of different Etsy sellers. really interesting descriptions of fake people.

to see what they'd create for us. And as you're about to pull in, it is a box containing one of those hauls. - Naughty nautical? - [Jenna] Yes and you have to decide. if you want that box or the mystery mystery box. behind door number two, which doesn't exist, but if it does, it will be number two. Since Etsy and Link have the same number of letters, Link gets to choose first and you both get to take home. anything in your chosen boxes. So choose wisely.

- And he's making this decision exclusively. off of the name of the box? He's not getting a description of the person? - [Jenna] Correct. - Naughty nautical. I think I like naughty, but I don't love nautical. I don't like getting seasick. That does not make me-. - You think it's going to be like. cruise tickets? - Feel spicy. - I'm not going on a cruise. I think naughty plus nautical. is something that would be right up your alley. I'm going to pass this off to you.

in hopes of something better. - Let's see what we got here. - If it was naughty land-based, I would have been all over it. - More drink ware. - That is a big margarita glass. - I've got two. - They're sturdy enough to be on a ship, I guess. - I've got-. Oh, I've got a little thing that says friendship.

- A vintage. - I believe in friendship. - Friendship. - [Jenna] If you want to read. the description for that one that we sent in, you've got that little-. - Oh, is this on the card here? - Yes, yes. - My passion is sailing, but I'm coming into my sexy era. and want to incorporate that into my decor. I want my house to look like how being topless. on a boat in the sea feels. When people come into my apartment, I want them to see me. as the steamy sea captain of SS Seduction.

Well, so far- - I mean, how many people rolled their eyes and rejected the request? - [Jenna] No one rejected our request. - A mirror. - Ooh. Ooh, I'm topless. (crew chuckling). - I'm not feeling this yet. A bunch of old matches. - Let's call them vintage matches, because they're kind of cool-looking. I mean, that one says-. - What is sexy about a fricking Norman Rockwell thing.

where it's a man putting his hand on a boy's shoulder. and it's called Looking Out to Sea? - And this says friendship. What's sexy about friendship? Nothing. - And then look at this. - It's the opposite of sexy. It's platonic. - This is an old man. with a parrot with a kid watching him make something. (crew chuckling). - Seems more grandpa than sexy. - This is making me feel a little uncomfortable. Clams. They're an aphrodisiac.

And then the sexiest thing I can think of-. - It does fit right on top-. - Maine. (crew laughing). Now, hold on, we don't know what's in here. There might be Maine women. in here. - Topless Maine lumberjacks. - Nope, we've just got a bunch of rope. - Whoo, look at that, he's laying rope. - Now, this is actually pretty cool, I'm kind of into this. - There's no people at all, much less topless people. - I'm not even seeing any humans, much less women.

I'm a little bit disappointed. - I'm feeling good about my choice being better than this. Sexy sea captain. Let's bring mine in. Delicious and Dungeons and Dragons. D and D and D. This is a gift for my BF, who is basically Remy. from Ratatouille if he was a wizard. So a rat wizard chef?

He is a classically trained chef. who spends all of his free time. playing Dungeons and Dragons. He always says, "If I'm not slicing nice, I'm rolling dice,". and I want his apartment to feel like that. D and D and D and D, not really me and me and me and me, but- - Nope, nope, nope. No, I'm saying you're right. It's not really you. (crew laughing). Nope, nope, it's not. - I got a treasure map here- - Cool. - That I get to-.

Open in order, no peeking. Seven vintage finds, chosen especially for a chef who happens to roll dice. - Oh, wow and they number. each one. - Seven right there. - This is cool, it's interactive. - Begin here. For the chef behind the character sheet. - Whoa. - I'm going to look at Maine. - Somebody. (crew laughing). I mean, if this really delivers like I'm feeling, then we got to shout out this seller. Look at this, Rhett.

This right here. Open that for me. (crew chuckling). Make yourself useful. - Oh, I'm looking at blackberries. - Do you know what these are? This is some sort of a-. Oh, I did break it. (crew laughing). I broke off the-. It had rubber-. We'll find those. - They're feet. - It's a trivet. - You put it like that and you put pots and pans.

on top of it. - That's pretty cool though. - These are together. - These were each $90. - This is number three. Is this number, yes, number two. Every wizard needs a proper drinking vessel. (paper rustling). - Wow, look at this moss. (crew chuckling). - I mean, someone has really gone above and beyond. for whoever they thought. I was. - Here, hand me the next one. and I'll open it for you so you can just be handed it. - There you go. Does that say number three? - Number three. - A bit of magic.

(paper rustling). Oh, look at that. That's a nice ceramic mug signed by Dina. So far so good. - This is for setting the mood. - And then I need to go to four. So many good things in here. - So this is nothing special. This is a candlestick holder, but it might be sexy, let's find out. - For refreshments or potions.

Your call. - It's pretty cool. (paper rustling). Oh, oh and a candle came with it. - Can you hand me some scissors? There's more over there. We're going to have to triple team this. This is exciting. - Here's a candle for you. - You got someone who's like-. If you're a professional shopper, this is the kind of-. (paper thumping). This is the kind of stuff that I expect.

This level of effort. will not go. unrecognized. - Would you like to see some buoys? - I cannot get into this. Buoy, Louie, Louie, Louis? (Rhett chuckles). I mean, I'm really into it, but I just can't get into it. - No, unfortunately not. Oh, there's a tree that fell. They got pine cones in Maine. - Look at that, isn't that nice?

Boy, that is nice. - Oh, I do like that. What do you call that? - [Jenna] that's a dragon- - Green glass. - That green glass, I love that green glass stuff. - You can open five for me. Every good story needs a dragon. And then six. - [Jenna] I love how it's all presented as gifts, like a fun little journey you go on. - And every adventure should end with a treasure. - Oh, dang, this is very cool.

Look at that. - Oh, pewter. - It's a dragon that goes all the way around. - Oh, yeah. - And it says- - [Jenna] Nice, nice. There's a lot of oohs and ahhs happening. back here right now. - That's cool. - $90 for all of this. And look, now I've got a little bit of-. - And a treasure chest. - [Jenna] You got. a little treasure chest? - I think you win this round. - [Jenna] Rocks? (crew laughing). - With some rocks in it. I'll give you some of these rocks, Jenna.

- [Jenna] Thank you. - They're purple and pink. - [Jenna] Amethyst and rose quartz, probably. - Yes, sir. - These matches don't work. - Do we want to give a shout out to this seller? - [Jenna] Do you want me to tell you? - Who is this? - This Delicious and Dungeons and Dragons box. is from Past to Present Gems. - Past to Present Gems, you went above and beyond. Here's to you. - And thank you to whoever gave me this. (crew laughing). - We could not be more excited.

about the festive experience that we are creating for you. The Very Mythical Holiday Special. is the first of its kind, live November 20th. Get your tickets at mythical.com/live. - And plus Mythical Society members. can get a discount on tickets and a behind the scenes look. at the Mythical Holiday Special photo shoot. - Ooh, (lively music). - [Jenna] This round is also in the realm of decor. and Rhett, it is your turn to choose first.

- This one is called The Grindset. I am not interested in this. and I know you're not interested in it, so I want to see you. I can imagine what this is like. This is from like a- - A hustle culture? - I mean, I am kind of like a bit into optimization, but because I am in optimization, I want something that is specifically for me, not-. Let's just see. I'm always grinding and want my home. to show off my growth mindset. I work all day and spend my nights pumping iron.

and growing my reach on LinkedIn. Hey. (crew chuckling). Not only should you dress for the job you want, but you should decorate your home for the job you want. And I want to be a CEO. (chuckles). - CEO. - Good luck, brother. - Everyone has-. What do you call that, a note? I thought this was such a sleek. and unique bowl for keys or pocket items. Kind of gives it away a little bit.

(paper rustling). And this-. I'm going to save that note for the end. Freebies. - This is the cover of an old fan. - No, it's not, it's a bowl. - It's a bowl. Does it look like a bowl of a CEO? - Yeah, it does. And put these in there because these are candles. Tea light candles for the holders and a checkered dart.

- I think- - Oh, there's a dart. - Whoa, be careful with how you're throwing that around. There's the back. - And there's the checkered part. - Well, they knew you were in the dart. - [Jenna] Are we keeping count. of how many things have broken? - One in each box so far for Link. - Oh, I think this CEO is going to be grinding in a car. - Is it a PT Cruiser? - It kind of looks like it might be.

It's too hard to open things. (plastic rustling). - Is it a fire truck? - [Jenna] I will say the next round, you won't have to unwrap so many things. - That's just a car. (crew chuckling). It's from a CEO. - It is, it's heavy. - Another decor piece. that I thought fit nicely with the theme. It's a 1940 Deluxe, Ford Deluxe Coupe. - This is a funky piece of-.

- Is it a giant chess piece? - That is a chess piece. - Oh, is it a king? It's a giant king or a queen. It's a giant queen. - I think it's- - Yas, queen, heh-heh. (crew laughing). - It's the top of a bed post, isn't it? - No, it's a queen. - It screams CEO. Oh, I got some books. Open those for me. Oh, I got this right here.

I think this is going to be amazing. Or just a candle set. - Uh-oh, Link. I got you something. Income secrets. - Oh. See, now that fits the theme, definitely. I'm going to be reading that. The amount of bubble wrap in this episode. is more than the one where we wrap the whole set in it. - Frame.

- I don't know how else to say it, but dice. (crew laughing). - That would have been for the last guy. - Made out of a rock. - That is actually kind of cool. - What, you still going? - Yeah, I'm-. Open now. (crew laughing). I mean-. - Found this cool ashtray from Vegas. Thought it'd make a good catch-all dish for spare change.

- I truly hope everything fits. your vision for your new apartment. I had so much fun putting everything together. One piece I wanted to add, but couldn't fit in the budget. is a unique lamp or throw blanket. Thanks for trusting me with your bundle. - Why even say that? Why tell me what you wish- - Well, because if. you gave me more money- - You could have done? - I would have gotten something else for you. - And then what do you have there? - I kind of feel bad that we're just lying. to this person now, but these are tumblers.

- And they're going to tumble right out of there. if you don't watch out. - Look at that. These are useful. If you're thirsty. And a CEO. - I'm not upset about not getting that. Can I just say that? - I am. - Let's see what I got. So mine is called Vintage Taco Bell, I'm already ahead. - Oh, man. - I want my house to capture the aura. of an old school vintage Taco Bell.

My favorite color is Baja Blast Blue. and Live Mas is my mantra. My dream is for my home to look the way a Doritos Locos Taco. with a side of cinnamon twist tastes. I got high hopes for this. - I mean, what we've asked these people to do is not easy. - No, it's not. - So the fact. that they've given such an effort. - You want to read that? - Dear Lucas. (crew laughing).

This is maybe the wildest description. I have received to date. Hell, yeah, 10 out of 10, very fun to put together. I hope it's what you are envisioning. If you think of it, send me a pic. when you're done decorating. I would love how it comes out. Live Mas, Chelsea. - Chelsea, I think she's done. a good job. - We're not. going to send you a picture, but we're going to make a video. - Look, we got this plate. and then we've got this piece of pottery that's cool.

and very southwest. - Baja-ing it up. - Not exactly Taco Bell, but yes, we do have a chili pepper. - [Jenna] I feel like the coloring. of an old school Taco Bell-. - This holds tacos, dude. - Oh, it's a taco holder. I've got another book. - And you're right, Jenna. It fits with old school Taco Bell. - Oh, this is all about the Mayans. All about the Mayans. - But what about income secrets? - Oh, dang.

Got the Chihuahua. (crew cheering). Found, what was his name? - Yo quiero Taco Bell. - He had a name, right? - That's his name. - Then we've got a diet-. This is a cool little Diet Pepsi can. A bottle, glass. - Glass. - A roller blade. - What, dude, you are racking up. - Two candles. (crew chuckling).

- I mean, this glass is cool, right? - Oh, stirring sticks from south of the border? - Really from south of the border-. - Oh, look, look, look, look. - South Carolina? - This is a break dancer where I put my candles. Look at that, you see that? It's a break dancer. - I don't think it's-. - [Jenna] It looks kind of like a Keith Herring. Also, the name of the dog. from the Taco Bell commercials was Gidget.

- Oh, I didn't know that. - Really? - And look at this. I've got a little sombrero to put-. - Ashes in. - Cheese in. (crew chuckling). - Dude, that's an ashtray. - And then look-. - It's just like this, we both got an ashtray. - Picture of south of the border, cool vintage pick. I like that. - Yep, yep, yep. - And then I can't get enough. More vintage matches. - Dude, you are killing it, I'm so jealous. - The Coronados and the Mission Inn.

- I can't wait to visit your apartment. - And then I've got the San Juan Capistrano Mission, Veranda postcard. - Yeah, but Income Secrets. - Yep, I feel great, I think I win this round, even though it's not a competition. - [Jenna] Do we want to shout out? - Let's shout out The Transistor Sisters. - [Jenna] Yes. - For making all this happen. for $59. - Liv Mas, Chelsea. You did it. (lively music).

- [Jenna] For these two final boxes, we got clothing bundles. Link, you get to choose first. - Anti-establishment Punk. Ah, that makes me think like mohawks, leather. Mmm. - Want me to have it? - It's a good look for you, I think. - Okay. Specifically, it should be clear from my style. that I don't bow down to the man. I'm anti-establishment. and pro flipping off Cybertruck drivers.

I have a bright green mohawk and 34 piercings, including both nipples. Anyone who invests in crypto should be scared. of walking by me on a sidewalk. - Wow. Hopefully you're going to play a little dress up here. You know what? Does this call for a clock wipe? I just feel like you need to be all in. - Clock wipe. (lively music). You can't keep me in a box.

(crew laughing). (crew cheering and clapping). - Oh, I see nipples, I see belly buttons. - They're both pierced, I just took them out today. - Hey, punk, are you wearing a wire? - Yeah and also corduroys. (crew laughing). Interesting choice, they do fit great, though. I think I'll keep them. - Huh, yeah. - So I've got the vest here, which you can see says-. - Freak show. - Freak show family.

I'm a sinner. - Yeah, you are. - Cool interior here, look at that. - Interior. - Liner. - Oh, yeah. - I like that. That's a very nice jacket. And also- - Keep your torso warm. on your bike. - This kind of jacket, which-. What does that say? - Consume the rich. - Interesting little take on eat the rich. - You got some insane clown people on there. I don't think it's posse per se, but maybe.

- And then of course, just this. - Oh, yeah, show it off. (crew chuckling). A ventilated shirt. - It definitely feels like I'm wearing nothing at all. - You are so punk right now. But you're seriously happy with the curds, aren't you? - I mean, look, they fit, they fit. They got a little pleat in them. - The fact that pants from a stranger-. - Look at that. - Fit. - They're actually hemmed up. This is nice, these are great. - You have to wear it.

with a shirt though. - So punk rock. These curds are so punk rock. - Let me see what I've been stuck with. It is Meat Purse Era Lady Gaga? (crew laughing). - Meat Purse Era Lady Gaga. - My biggest ick is wearing the same thing as someone else. I want avant garde pieces that make people gasp. - Uh-oh. - I love the vibes. of the Lady Gaga meat purse and the Bjork Swan dress. 80% of people should hate my clothes.

15% should be intrigued. and the top 5% should be obsessed. with it. - The top 5%. (Link chuckling). - Clock wipe. (lively music). And we're back. There he is. (crew laughing). My friend, the little monster. (chuckles). - What's up? What's up, dude? Check me out. I'm full of layers on the inside and the outside. And by the way, Lady Gaga, didn't have a meat purse.

She had a meat dress. - Oh, I knew that. (Link chuckles). - And I have one card that is used to play-. Pa-pa-pa-pa-what? - Poker face. - Ha-ha. I've got so many options. - Whoa. I hate that. (crew laughing). I'm in the 80%, apparently. - But what about this? Boy, it's worth the wait. - Oh, goalie. Referee. (crew laughing).

Referee, referee, referee. Ah. Oh. Sports. - Sport jersey. - What in the world. is happening? (crew laughing). Do you feel like this answered the call? - I think it was all over email. (Rhett chuckles). - Not really. - And that's it? - Not really. I mean, her nice little card to me said that, "Wow, I've never had such an open-ended assignment.

I hope you like it.". - It seems like the interpretation was, "This person asking me for these things. has no taste whatsoever. Let me give them all of the things. I've been trying to get rid of." (crew laughing). You know what I'm saying? I feel like if I was into the things. that I requested, I would be happy. This is a nice center vest. I mean, I feel pretty good, man. - [Jenna] Your Anti-establishment Punk. seller name was Thrift Me That Company.

Thrift Me That, Co. - All right, we'll shout you out. And maybe I can find a way to incorporate this into my life. I can put it on the back of my aquarium. and then my fish are still-. - I was going to say, then you don't have to get a fish. - Nope, no fish. That's it. - What did we learn? We learned that-. I don't necessarily know if this is the way. that I would be choosing to gift things.

to people in my life. - By lying to Etsy buyers. - I mean like- - And trying to see. what they can come up with? - Describing. them as perfectly as I could. and then hoping they'll do a better job than I would do. To me, there is a-. Can I say just a hint of-. And I say this as a not very good gift giver, there's a hint of laziness in this process. - Yeah, but if you're shopping for yourself. and you don't like to shop? - That is- - Just be more specific. And truthful. - Thanks for being your mythical best.

- Great job, sellers. You know what time it is. - Hey, guys, what is up? My name is Sketch and today, I am on the GMM set. or at least one I could find on Google. Anyway, it is time to spin the Wheel of Mythicality. (wheel cranking). - Pretty cool, Sketch. - Sketch got some horns. Purple guy with horns. - And I have some history. On this day, in 1503, Mona Lisa's friends notified her.

that some weird guy painted a portrait of her. - Join us in Good Mythical More. to watch us attempt ventriloquy. You're invited to a very Mythical Holiday Special. on November 20th. Get your tickets now at mythical.com/live.