Mark is doing a great job, he’s not laughing or exploiting them, he’s helping them come out of their shells so they can open up and let all of their viewers , fans and people that are helping get to know and understand them. So far he’s doing a great job ! God Bless you Mark 🙌

It certainly does look like EVERYBODY is trying to cash in on the Whitaker's newfound popularity, including a plethora of "lesser" KZfaqrs who are using Mark's original footage.

I'm blown away with how much personality oozes from Ray without being able to speak a word.

Mark is amazing… I’m glad he asked about the parents, I was also curious. It was nice to hear about their background The house, outside and inside is much better! Such an amazing change. A lot of junk has been removed.

Now that's family. These people didn't asked to brought into this world. They just need a little help like most of us in one way or another. What Mark is doing is great for them. I assume he's asking the questions a lot of us want to know but wouldn't ask. That being said, it doesn't matter now. They are family and clearly stuck together. My prayers for all of them to remain healthy and happy. ❤

Mark ask all the California folks about their parents and family as well. I think he does a great job asking tough questions! He is curious as we all are about people that are not like us!! I think that is why marks channel is so successful is that he asks the difficult questions!! Mark is amazing!!

Kenneth probably takes them grocery shopping and helps out. If it wasn't for Kenneth, a stranger would take advantage of that family and the funds.

There's nothing wrong with his ??? He asks everyone where they are from & about their parents or childhood,,its natural questioning 🤔

Mark asks questions we want to know because to help someone is to understand them so you know what help their need. In fact I wish he asked them more questions like how they were brought up all 16 kids when did Lorraine stop talking and why ray don’t talk. Trauma is not easy to talk about but it’s how one becomes free and start healing.

i think mark did an amazing job with everything he has done with this family even his question s he did awesome job

Thanks to Mark for his study of this unique family. His insightful questions have provided answers most of us have no knowledge of. Inbred subcultures exists and we need to know more about them. ♥️

Who knows...perhaps these people are angels among us, trying to teach us about caring, about love, about giving, about acceptance and so much more. Sorry, today is the first I've seen/heard of the Whittakers so I had a lot to say!

Also your constantly interrupting the video.

I think you should open your mind a little bit more. Maybe you were bullied when you were younger if so I'm very sorry about that. I feel Mark's questions about their parents. Is a way to get them to open up and talk a bit more. Just because they might have been related doesn't mean, they were bad, Mark could be getting them to remember when they were young and happy, when they kids and didn't have as many worries. At the same time he's opening our eyes about different people from different places. Heck I'm up in northern ontario canada. And I've been watching the Whittakers from the beginning. They're a truly sweet caring family. When Mark asks about Ray and girls, there's no shame in that, he's an adult, he's a man. Probably felt more included to be asked such things. The giggles you heard was more like when a 5 year old surprises the family by saying yes I gotta a girlfriend. It's sweet, it's surprising, it's endearing. Nothing about it is to make fun. At least thats the way I seen it. Mark also had no way of knowing Betty was sexually abused. And he left it alone. But if certain subjects aren't disgust than how will others learn and be able to provide assistance if possible. If no one knows of the hardships other suffer?

Your questioning the presence of Kenneth. Its a big family and maybe they all want to be together. Mark is a smart man and can see what's going on and you're just casting shade on the situation. I find you to be offensive.

They do the best they can. They seem like a happy family.

You sound very jealous. Thet love Mark and seem eager to answer his questions. Sounds ridiculous. Ray adores Mark.

My first time watching this....if there is negative "blowback", as you refer to negative comments, you richly deserve it, sir. The ONE thing that ruined this for me, was your endless criticism of Mark.

I don't think Mark intends to be disrespectful with his questions. I think this type of family situation being rare these days, people like Mark truly want to know how these things can occur in modern America. His language and questions should include very simple words as well as a minimum of words, maybe as one would converse with a third or fourth-grader.

He has allot of background with them. You want to be Mark.

Front porch sitting is a major part of my life here in Alabama. I believe it's just our 'thing,'

you really should not project your feelings and emotions, on these films, and how upset you are about certain things, or why bother showing them.

Kenneth was raised in the same environment. He needs support too! We have no idea what Kenneth has been through in his life. Looks like he's helping the family in many ways. God bless them all 🙏

I think Mark was just trying to learn about them and was just asking questions that most people normally ask when trying to get to know each other. He just ask them in more of an interview style than a conversation format. I don't believe he meant any harm.

I think you are over critical. Mark is responsible for them having what they do. You are taking advantage of what Mark has done by your reviews.Lets face it you are making money off of them also.

Mark is definitely out of his element. He is definitely from LA. My parents and grandparents born down south moved upnorth here in Indiana. It would be nothing to see 5, 6, 7 family on the porch. It was funny. Cars would ride by in awe of what was going on and it was a typical day. Those who knew us would stop by to say Hi or just honk and wave. Miss those days

Not from the south but my mom up until the day she died this year would never let anyone go home without something from the garden or whatever she cooked. We were not poor but she was a good soul!

The Whittaker’s are a happy family. We cannot judge them by the way they live, that’s all they have ever known. People expect this family to live with standards that the average American family lives by and this will never happen. Accept them for the way they are. Mark does a wonderful job of educating people about what happens in the real world. He is a photographer, not a social worker or minister. I am certain he has never experienced or understands their way of life, so one cannot judge Mark on how to talk to the Whittaker family. It’s easy to sit back and criticize, but it’s another thing to actually do the hard work Mark is doing to educate the rest of us! Keep doing what you’re doing, Mark!

Mark is asking the questions we all want to know….

Mark is doing a good job. We want to know how they think and what they feel. We don't want your opinion. Here to see the Whitakers and not listen to you. This is part of their life which is fascinating.

Problem is you're jealous of Mark and all you do is put the guy down you tell him how much you love the guy then you put the guy down everything he says the other type of kid that can pick on at school and you hide your mother's basement

I don't care what anyone else says Mark is very professional they love him. Mark you have a big heart love you so much great work excellent job 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Mark was NOT laughing at Ray, he understands them more then you'll ever k own, the are very comfortable around Mark and why not bring up everyday things don't treat them different. I love your work Mark ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

Well I grew up in East Tn very poor. An outdoor toilet had to walk a distance to even go! 3 room house, I am the baby of 7 siblings. Didn't have hot water in our house and there were cracks you could see it snow from the ceiling. We heated with a wood stove and coal if we were lucky to purchase it. But it made me Who I am today appreciating life. When I saw Betty give Mark's sister the squash I knew she was very sincere and it made her feel good to give something. I am and have been a care giver for the Department of Intellectual, Developmental, Disabled individuals most of my life. I think when you have been poor you want to give more than receive. I now have 2 developmental disabled adults that live in my home with me that I care for. I like to think I can make a difference in the quality of life. I enjoy watching the Wittickers family, and see the journey they are on. They are a close family who care about the other and Betty appears to be the mother figure. I can't wait until the next episodes and see them advance if only a little at a time. I do feel their private sexual life should be kept private as much as possible. I wouldn't want anyone tell about my privacy.

There is nothing wrong with any of the questions Mark is asking. If you notice if it's a question they feel uncomfortable with they will not answer.

How is he supposed to get to know them with out as you say prodding? No matter what he asks the answer is yes or no, nothing else. What would you be asking?

You can see some of the hurt on bettys face. It is their way of protecting timmy and lorraine

I can’t wait until Mark goes to visit the Whittakers again this spring it’s still too cold right now, I think about them often… Marks the BEST!!!

The guy is doing a wonderful job on interviewing these wonderful people.I think the questions he asks r appropriate they may seem too personal but we all like to know what their lives were like growing up, that's questions any reporter would ask.I think hes doing a great job and helping them financially I feel is wonderful,he has a good heart.He is very respectful and really likes these people.He had built a great friendship with this family.Keep up the good work u r awesome and very careing and giving.Thank u for all u do for this family.Things like what ure doing for this family makes God happy to c.keep up the awesome work.I love watching the videos.God Bless this family and the reporter.

Sorry, I don't like your commentaries, I have watched this from day 1, Mark is a amazing, kind, caring person! I think he is great, and I will not be watching your broadcasts any more......

So why are you doing a go fund me on the Whittaker’s? Mark is already doing that and doing a great job

I have seen families living in way worse conditions than these people. It's not great, but it could be much worse.

It's very nice you're helping them people God bless you

Born & raised in southern WV & I must say people judge us a lot but there’s not a lot of places in the US and meet nice simple minded people who have a close family that actually put the electronics down and just be a family but here in WV this happens alot. Not everyone is inbred in our state also, nothing beats a simple life home made meals growing a big garden frying up green tomatoes drinking ice tea setting on the front porch on a cool evening with family. I’d give my last penny to do that with my momaw & popaw again it’s the simple life the new generation never gets to experience due to being glued to a game system or phone it’s a shame. I pray this family gets donations and live a happy healthy life and more help is provided. Take this video and really look at the big picture they are happy together happy with what they have don’t want for nothing not worried about a thing. Please don’t judge they didn’t ask to be born into this lifestyle but they are making best with what they have it’s beautiful. Love these videos hope he continues to update us through the years. ❤

Where are you from in Australia? And why are you reviewing Mark’s US videos?

I would love to go spend some time with them to offer support and help in anyway I could.

The Whittakers obviously feel comfortable enough to discuss their history , even the bad stuff, with Mark, they didn't at the start. Like you say, they don't look back, so discussing it I doubt rattles them to much.

U keep criticising mark but wot southerners helped until mark done his video's

They're all lovely but Ray is my favorite lol he's made me laugh so hard 😄 Like when he was showing Mark his chew and then hacked 🤣 oh I lost it. Sorry if this sounds mean I don't want it to. Ray is a legend 🙌

Someone should teach Ray, Timmy and Lorraine sign language since they can't speak and it would definitely be easier to teach them instead of speaking

You're never to late to learn sign language...that would be so neat for them !!

Mark asks the questions that people want to hear. That's why the Whittakers get the help that they do. The more people know about them, the more empathetic people would become. I think that Mark treats the Whittakers with respect and he is a good journalist. I think that your perspective on Mark in this area, is off.

Mark, My heart goes out to this Family. My heart is with Betty. I pray she will stay healthy. I love his courage to help. Mark is a great Man to do this. God be with them all. God is Good Amen.

GlobalReveler you are a very wonderful guy. It is clear you sincerely, and genuinely care about everyone in this family. You show a lot of insight into, and human compassion for these sweet people who do not understand nor even recognize they are different. Lastly, as a Kentuckian, I too have wonderful childhood memories of our family sitting on the porch and talking to neighbors after supper and on weekend evenings.

I love the heart of the man who is showing this video. What a beautiful soul. I'm on the same page. I feel sad and grieved with Mark asked these questions. It just hurts my heart.

Growing up in SC I remember sitting on the porch with my grandparents talking, drinking lemonade or drinking tea and watching the cars go by waving at those we recognized.

Mark has been sharing this Precious family for many many years. He's awesomeness with everyone. ❤❤❤ so very grateful that go fund me has helped this family. Clearly he loves them and they love him.

You are an incredible narrator for this. It is clear you accept and respect these people as they are, as well as understand there are serious genetic(probably) issues and challenges in each of them. I think it is very clear you are on the side of this amazing family and understand them much better than the average person would.

Overthink things? Are u trying to kid us right nor dude? I thank God I was never a victim of this horrible afflication. Aren’t u sir? I simply detest when I ask a question in which I already know the answer!

Curious, why do you recap Mark's interviews? These can be watched on the Soft White Underbelly channel.

I understand what you mean about Mark probing into the family’s history, but I do understand as well that I mean for better getting to know the family, someone has to ask these things. If anything what I can find annoying a bit is that he asks certain things over and over and over again. And at times draws attention to the family’s conditions. Even once telling Betty that she too must share the mental ailments that affect, Lorraine, Ray and Timmy. Or even more noticeably telling Kenneth: Your eyes are off, while true, there are other ways to say it. When it comes to laughing about Ray, I doubt at all it was mean spirited. Ray is of course a grown man, but with the way he perceives the world it’s no different than asking a child “Do you have a girlfriend?” Yeah some will laugh at them, but it’s a matter of education. Those of us who have a bit more respect towards our neighbors, our laughs come from a place of tenderness and warmth, we laugh at how adorable and innocent Ray is.

Mark does a great job. He is letting us know that they are real people and gives us their backstories. If you looked at the Whittakers you would see that they enjoy talking to Mark. Mark has been able to help them so much by giving us a good understanding of this family. In my opinion, your comments are the worst thing here.

Mark said Kenny didn't get a penny from the go fund me he cuts wood for a living and most likely gets government assistance!

What's wrong with asking about their parents?? It's a Major part of this family. It may be incest, but they are still their parents. Nothing wrong with asking how they were. The way you criticize Mark with your questions leads me to believe you don't like him as much as you say. Doesn't matter though. Mark still continues to help this family. He's done more than anyone else and will continue to do so.

Hes just speaking to them like he would speak with his friends. Treating ray as an equal. Ray is more smart than you give him credit for. I don't see the problem with asking questions and bantering like he would do with friends.

Asking 'If you would of liked a boyfriend?' is the same as asking someone if those chose a different path in life, They are not career people, family is all they have.

I watch them every time this comes on and sometimes I'll even watch it twice

Mark is doing a WONDERFUL JOB !!!

Who is this guy?! I don't care what your thoughts and feelings are. Let Mark do his interview with the Whittikers, and stop talking!

I, for one, am interested in each one's perspective and description of their parents, I learn quite a bit about a person by listening to their memories of their parents. I have grown to love this family because of the questions that Mark asks.

I tend to agree with most of your criticisms here. Also agree that Mark has done more good than bad.

I would like to know what you`ve done for the family. Your criticisms of Mark are unwarranted. Mark asks the hard questions because he wants to know where they come from so we can all be more compassionate and understanding. Ease up on Mark!

A legend he is, i agree I love the one where Ray has a knee thats bothering him poor guy just wants somebody to pay attention to him. Take him to the doctor's. But then again Ray probably doesn't like to go to the doctor's. Love to all.

THey need help to get the bathroom in sanitary condition

kenneth isn’t mootching. he is helping this family. a lot

I’d hate to think what may be going on with Kenneth when no one is around

I feel your spot on and your being nice.....you know what's going on here.

Ray.... he is why I wanted to be a special ed teacher. Nation wide, services were passed with Public Law 94-142 in 1977. Before that many children were kept home and not educated. The rural-ness of where they live has a lot to do with their lives and its all they know.

I’m in Kentucky and we definitely sit around on the porch

I like the way you're sincere in your comments, real respectful. I've watched other soft white underbelly episodes plus all the episodes with the Whittaker's and I agree about the questions Mark asks, some of them might be to detailed. He should just relax and let them talk to him. I'm from Texas and even though I don't live in the country I have sat outside on my porch with my family just enjoying the time, the quiet, the beauty. Maybe since Mark's not from the south he doesn't get it.

I love Ray because he is so real and innocent, sweet man!!!!!!!

Remember, what most of the country deem as 'traumatic' these people deem it as 'normal' They are not rattled, you know when someone is rattled.

You said in the beginning lets not over think this! Why are you tearing apart everything Mark is doing for these people, theres probably more love on that porch than most have ever had in their lives..

I think asking about the parents is fine, knowing about them gives everybody a better idea of who these people are, it's about getting to know them as a family as well.

I remember an episode when Mark asked if their parents were brother and sister. I think.

Larry is a good brother

I feel bad for the dogs 😢

give me a dumpster, 2 guys and 2 hours and I could make a huge impact on their living conditions.

I lived all over this country and I have found most people living like this will give to you and share with you what little they have.

Who owns the Land where the Whittakers are living, where they're trailer is parked with new tin roof?

Completely agree with you, Global Reveler! We're Southerners too! Yes!

Mark is God Send he sees good any soul God Bless You Mark you will be very rewarded thank you so much 🙏 🫂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Yes that is what we did. Mark needs to make his questions . Make his sentences more on there level. It would make it much easier.

seeing a grocery haul would be interesting. or see what Betty makes for breakfast for them all.

I would love to meet this wonderful family😊❤

You brought up many valid points. I too am a bit suspect of Kenneth. I watch the video of him at Wal-Mart saying that he didn’t spend a lot of time with them but then all of a sudden when he realized there was money coming in it seems that he was there to cash in on the proceeds. Yes, that’s a bit suspect. I agree that some of the language /vocabulary might be over their heads such as when Mark ask about siblings instead of using sisters/brothers . They’ve not a clue of the meaning of siblings. On the other hand, I would like to know the relationship of their parents. We, are assuming that their parents were siblings , but I don’t think that has been verified. Has it ? 🤔🤔🤔 I agree that the question about Timmy’s paternity needed to be approached in a different setting /time . That had to be very uncomfortable for Timmy, and Lorraine, even though I would like to know also. I simply adore them all, but Timmy has really touched my soul. He is so kind and gentle and he’s so proud of his academic abilities. I always say he’s the boss ! I think I would enjoy spending time with Timmy, perhaps that’s because I’m a retired teacher. I simply enjoy him taking pride in his academic abilities. I wish that Mark could handle the money himself. And perhaps more than that I wish a professional cleaning service could be hired to go out and clean the house. It has gotten to the point that it is biologically hazardous and I think it’s too much for Betty to tackle by herself at this point , she needs a professional cleaning service to come in and get it started.

Get your butt up and do your own film instead of critizing Mark. you are using his filmn to earn your own money. Mark is doing a great job here

This Walter Cronkite criticism is for the birds he takes things out of context and suggest rude criticism about these people he is not needed in this filming he does narrate well

Marks only interested in salacious details. Being a narcissist he doesn't really care about anything else. Very exploitive. He's fooled so many people. Your analysis is spot on

I absolutely love that you are from Tennessee! I'm Tn born and raised! What part of TN are you from, if you don't mind me asking? I'm from Rhea County (which is in between knoxville and Chattanooga)

Im from a small hamlet in upstate NY,when I was a kid we sat on the porch as well,they neighbors did as well.U dont see that a lot anymore.its a fast paced life today to jst sit aroung.So Mark is right.In a lot of areas they do but the majority ,nooo.Mark did say,U dont see that a lot anymore.Plus,the more people know about the Whitikers the more willingness to help.people realize this is real life and its not their fault of fore fathers and mothers.U can bet Ray and Timmy know about girls.Theres enoghmen been around them to teach them,maybe inappropriate teaching but they know. what Im seeing here u keep saying u will get a lot of criticism,u more or less ask for it.Good or bad comments build ur channel.The system looks at the attebdance,as a rule,not whats being commented.Carry on dude making ur vid and posting.Ur piggy backing .