This Actually Happens A Lot

My fourth year film from CalArts
Music by the amazing Jimmy Lee www.jimmylee.la

[@JackBlack-qn7us]

When you combine social anxiety with flying powers.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Flying powers would make social anxiety kind of worth it...

[@tylera5598]

Plan e s

[@kiwicat2345]

Just randomly smacking into things

[@autent5335]

Social anxiety is worse than this but I get the joke

[@Blitz_Storm]

We would have one awkward superhero

[@woollama]

Don't you just hate it, when you go to a party and when the girl passes by, you find yourself on the wall, ceiling or straightaway flying?

[@user-pk8fp5dl3w]

Ikr! happens all the time!

[@YourName-qf8lf]

Happens all the god damn time to me.

[@celebkk44]

Same Bud

[@chillyblizz6952]

i think the guy and girl are personifications of anxiety. the girl is bargaining ("you're doing good, you're getting outside... i don't understand you.") and the guy is self-awareness ("i'm a bad friend. i just make people uncomfortable.") in the end they're at peace with each other.

[@tinystalker1821]

DON'T LET THAT FLY GIRL PASS YOU BY

[@user-kw6gt2wk2b]

He doesn't understand the gravity of the situation

[@venti2569]

Lmaoo

[@kiwo579]

@@venti2569this is NOT funny DONOT laugh

[@lirehsa]

@@kiwo579 HAAAAAAAAhehehehheheeha HOOOOHEEEHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA teeeheeeeeheeheheheheheheeeeeee

[@venti2569]

@@kiwo579 HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@thebaby6340]

@@kiwo579 AHUISHIARUIAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHEAHEHAHHEAH

[@seasawspeltwrong738]

I love how organic the dialogue is, it really lets you understand what it’s like to feel this way without feeling overcrowded with buzzwords

[@MrOrgeston]

I've never met anyone who talks like the girl.

[@Magmava]

​@@MrOrgeston haha true

[@highsoldier420]

@@MrOrgeston I have

[@Jukestar]

I talk like the girl as I am naturally-compelled to help others, but I am more understanding of the "weirdo" as I have the experience being one; I am grateful for it. @@MrOrgeston

[@steveninsertlastnamehere3389]

As we all know, being socially awkward turns you into a Gmod ragdoll.

[@jadad701]

😂

[@notoriousjester2593]

Steven Insertlastnamehere yeah, that's like, basic science bro

[@johnx140]

Now read this with Morgan Freeman voice

[@sagesaria]

That's certainly how it feels, anyway.

[@skalbagge3131]

Genius

[@user-od9dy7hx3w]

"I'm a- I'm a bad friend." "Nooo." Why am I both of these people?

[@mrnovember1230]

You have personality.

[@user-od9dy7hx3w]

@@mrnovember1230 Thank you kind stranger

[@Space_Potat]

Dylan Entwistle for the gold

[@cschita]

Talking to yourself when you're totally wasted.

[@exulqnsis_111]

honestly same

[@kekesmavuluvul6099]

I really like how he landing to the floor at the end. In Mandarin, there is a word called "踏Tà實shí", which literally means "stepping on solid ground", and it means "free from anxiety". No matter it's intentional or not, I really like this pun.

[@charlieking7600]

Nice fact.

[@meanya4687]

Interesting! Thank you for sharing that!

[@zacharynguyen7286]

Hope everyone is doing good and staying safe. If you need to talk to someone or need help, there are people who care. Sending support and hearts. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@HowDoYouTurnThisOn_]

​@zacharynguyen7286 shut up wholesometard, you only want likes.

[@jin_cotl]

@@zacharynguyen7286that’s the most generic thing I’ve ever read

[@scillavanilla5356]

I love how she both comforts and constructively criticizes him. All the while validating him. It’s what helped ground him

[@MrNope-oo9nh]

Errbody gangsta till the quiet guy start flying

[@satouajin1429]

Everybody is gangsta until you hear the piano

[@raialasio1574]

Requiem

[@luxchristus343]

Everybody Gangsta till that one kid starts talking about 100% pure oxegyn

[@askgoverntale2298]

I'm generally weird around people and can twist my arms in unholy directions.

[@snowcolors6597]

Everybody is gangsta until a 15 year old takes over the Italian mafia

[@Freeloaden]

Girl: I feel the same everyday Guy:✈️

[@ElsePoem]

Spit out my tea

[@planetsahead1054]

You've been arrested for attempted murder, I almost choked at this comment

[@vincent111]

Lmaooo

[@kazceylumaran1592]

You almost ruined my airways while I was consuming milk powder

[@meowimg]

omg i"m the 1K LIKE

[@napustangwattanakarn4535]

"I wish knew people better! I wish I was more caring! I wish I was more loving!" Well, that hits home

[@howlerr08]

The "you were here tbe whole time?" hits hard

[@JWinterFoxYT]

*_When your friend doesn't know how to get in Survival Mode_*

[@vadiks20032]

when your younger brother takes your pc

[@blackog7820]

Oh, this video made me so sad, that I can't really laugh about, but stills a good joke.

[@lvbboi9]

this is not the time for a mc joke its as annoying as JoJo references now

[@Trovelicker]

@@lvbboi9 Yare yare...

[@lvbboi9]

@@Trovelicker Omae wa *MOU SHINDEIRU*

[@eedoan]

When the recommendations do right

[@anonimato9128]

Edoan Rodrigues hell yeh

[@marlom7882]

Edoan Rodrigues and it's about damn time

[@BarryBebop]

Edoan Rodrigues 666 likes

[@blindedjourneyman]

Edoan Rodrigues dam um...I'm like #667 -.-

[@crossroads2361]

Edoan Rodrigues thanks for making my day

[@Tue_Weirdddd]

I love the comments everyone is posting but will no one talk about the aesthetic and how close it is to peanuts while keeping itself creative and new? I love it so much this needs to be made into some new show!!

[@agingburrito2877]

because nobody cares...

[@froggy_pr8912]

yeah i agree its fire

[@BlackHat0730]

Don't tell people what to do

[@_pop_rocks_]

It’s interesting how the ground for him symbolizes being able to talk to people, so he’s always floating or sticking to the wall. After he talks to someone who’s been where he is now, he’s able to touch the ground a little. I love this.

[@PoorBritishBoy]

I also took it as a visual metaphor that he was able to “ground” himself to reality. The moment he feels he can take the first steps towards connecting with people. That even when he makes mistakes he knows there Are still people around him that care about him and want to be there for him

[@migs7220]

That's what I got out of it. He made a connection and was able to grip some ground.

[@whyismyheadbig1364]

When your so socially awkward that physics doesn’t apply to you.

[@masonstubbs2075]

You're*

[@dreamwish286]

When you’re so socially awkward that grammar doesn’t apply to you

[@kris-wj3wj]

@@masonstubbs2075 ...You must be that socially awkward guy.

[@sillyshamrock355]

Lol I wish that physics didn’t apply

[@mubassirzaman7202]

Why does this comment relate to me

[@AverageBananas12]

1:46 *THIS DUDE JUST STRAIGHT UP GUILE FLASH KICKED THAT CHICK*

[@supercaptainstar7558]

FLASH KICK

[@moshuunderwater2624]

PhantomPacker99 SONICU BOOM

[@sleepyalex426]

HEY WAIT I KNOW THAT BITCH

[@that1lizardjamie]

PhantomPacker99 So?

[@jooliadanz4157]

I die laughing every time

[@kariemelhanan8878]

6 years from when I first saw this, this is still an incredible video what a fantastic animation

[@elfferich1212]

I love this animation so much. And it has even become more relevant today

[@GraceanneIrick]

"You were here the whole time?" *and i felt that.*

[@cking4869]

Can’t be socially awkward at parties if you never... get invited to them anyway...

[@graciechilders3658]

Same tho

[@horizonpenblade1288]

me

[@Emer745]

Same

[@jackgebhardt2932]

@Hoaxcrit I should really get some friends or something, starting to feel like a lazy asshole.

[@burgundyer7386]

That is... My level of being optimistic

[@user-ji4dw5hl5p]

*almost kills 5 people amd flies into wall* " _I-im fine_ "

[@E4439Qv5]

Same.

[@nurraheemahmohamadalmutang6288]

Made it 1k

[@detavitlucssenippah5304]

"STOP LYING"

[@acanimatics906]

*Gets chased by a giant trying to murder him* "I'm fine!"

[@pikachuneoncat6480]

How do you do italics?

[@deadbeep8931]

this is my favorite animation, and it makes me tear up whenever i go back and rewatch it. thank you to everyone who worked on this, and thank you tom law!

[@agingburrito2877]

why are you watching something that makes you cry?

[@BlueveyCD]

some people like watching that stuff like that yk? why do you think girls like watching the titanic? releasing emotions feels good, whether its crying, letting out anger or stress or just being able to express happiness. its nice to feel that, yk @@agingburrito2877

[@Gata2099]

​@@agingburrito2877 Art that invokes strong emotions is the best kind.

[@agingburrito2877]

why@@Gata2099

[@Ghostlynotme445]

@@agingburrito2877kid go outside once in your life you might understand it jeeze 🙄

[@doofs]

"Does this video randomly pop into your feed?" "This actually happens a lot."

[@cellophanezebra4663]

exactly

[@Nachotina]

Oh i'm so sorry you didn't get recommended your fortnite videos

[@lucija9197]

good one XD

[@smkyone]

666th like

[@nadeezn]

KZbin eventually caught on that I too indulge in "social events" and end up sailing through air particles and droplets of h2o

[@millgiass]

He's really bad at controlling his levitation.

[@vicic6340]

millgiass I think there's a message there about that he's disconnected from the world. Like you can see he's disconnected from the ground. It's not a power, it's the opposite

[@cobbkobu]

And at the end, it turns out all he needed to do is to get down to earth. Literally and Metaphorically.

[@vicic6340]

Cob on the Corn Exactly. thanks for helping me clear that up

[@michaelingco4287]

That kick flip at 1:45 though

[@_james5850]

millgiass Luke gotta learn the force, so that's what Luke's doing.

[@dodgyyoutuber9560]

I am the floater, and when people try to talk to me because I’m alone it just makes me feel worse.

[@isamekailmahmud9302]

It's ok to be alone

[@greenlizard4208]

I honestly relate to the dude a lot. I act weird to try and humor people and end up annoying them but it's turned into a habit and I honestly really hate it. So, to fix it, I just talk less, and then everyone's ignoring me and I feel like I don't even exist. So, to fix that ^ I go up to people and try to talk to them, but then end up not knowing what to say and creating that awkward silence that _everyone_ hates. So, to fix this ^ I just stay silent until someone talks to me, ending up with fake friends, users, and once even with a sexual & physical abuser. So, to fix everything, _(Kind of)_ I just don't talk at all, ending up being that person that's just going through life alone and depressed not knowing how to just be _normal._ So, to fix that ^ Rinse and repeat, literally an endless cycle.

[@agingburrito2877]

hey, stop being dumb! do what you want and you will attract like minded individuals wherever they may be. do not adapt to the people around you because their preferences will mold you into a person you do not want to be, so rather let your self mold your surrounding peers

[@esthercho6249]

I have never related to anything so damn much. I'm going through the exact same thing right now. I've gone through a cycle of it through the years, and now I'm back in stage "not talking to anybody and feeling like I don't exist". Occasionally I say something 'trying to be funny' that ends up being awkward... and then I shut up for a while. How can I learn to speak like a normal human, not be self conscious of every single fucking thing I say, and not let controlling people take hold of me?

[@agingburrito2877]

@@esthercho6249 try finding a genre of humor you like and only talk to people who agree that it is funny

[@oesphogianthroatcancerpoli3591]

@@agingburrito2877 Yeah the true answer is to be yourself, be anashamed of your humor and also you should know when to stfu and you'll live a happy life. If you are not self confidence to do that then lift weights or something

[@mechamedegeorge6786]

wow... same... (It really sucks, i just keep thinking about my previous mistakes and i get afraid of making others and myself uncomfortable again)

[@silva4038]

anxious people before Isaac Newton invented gravity:

[@vincent111]

LOL

[@prideallyear8123]

Someone summon me to like this comment when it's no longer on 69 likes

[@fernandorey9739]

@@prideallyear8123 Same

[@eodfilms]

Roman sanders it’s on 85, you good

[@akshooter7746]

* *invented* *

[@andres9248]

*Everybody gangsta till the shy quiet friend turns on creative mode*

[@carcinogenicthalidomide3057]

How do I turn on creative mode?

[@abel_5332]

@@carcinogenicthalidomide3057 /gamemode creative

[@xiianna.7490]

@@abel_5332 Oh crap, now how I turn it off

[@abel_5332]

@@xiianna.7490 *sweats profusely*

[@holy_watercolors506]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JaggedGull]

I dont think I've ever felt more connected to a character or an animation more than this one. Im subbing right now

[@quentinannaloro1185]

I am currently living this, my anxiety and my paranoia disconnect me from reality, I am swimming in delirium in the Reality that I have built for myself. The more I keep it in me the more I fly away in my delirium. But the people who love me and who are there for me allow me to express myself without judging myself in relation to this paranoia. Discussion is the only thing that allows me to return to the ground so that I am no longer trapped in my mental prison broadcasting a false reality from the outside world. Thank u, thank a lot

[@elfferich1212]

Hey man. I hope you're doing good. I hope you can see that theres good in all people, and that theres something and more to love in everyone. Know that the fact you got anxiety is human nature, intended for us to stop doing stupid things. But it can become to powerful and make your world really small. If you can convince your body otherwise, by doing the opposite, eventually it will drop its guard. You just have to believe in it. I hope this will help you. Take care :)

[@quentinannaloro1185]

@@elfferich1212 Thank you for your answer, I'm starting to understand how it works. I pass from the basic of the manual to the comprehension. Remember to breathe to anchor the mind in silence. Good day to you

[@emeraldkun9166]

>Implying someone even starts a conversation with you

[@SpeedrunsMakkelijk]

Glad to see /r9k/ is everywhere.

[@murkedunderxl2046]

The CoffeeAddict 500th like

[@mr.markan657]

The CoffeeAddict 600th like

[@kapsi]

>being at a party

[@proffessorurbantechnoninja7003]

>knowing someone who would throw a party

[@juicemango27]

she made him feel grounded also got charlie brown vibes from this somehow

[@stejac133]

i got the same vibe. probably thanks to the background music towards the end.

[@oceanbacon2960]

Lol I thought it was just me

[@Shallowweb]

Its because each lime isnt drawn with a smoothing tool, so that it has that “squiggle” effect.

[@zev3n965]

Yeah, I felt that too, I think it was the way she looked or something

[@sandysnatch9045]

the girl kinda looks like lucy a little maybe its the art style but also the focus on their speech it definitely had charlie brown cadence

[@InsignificantVic]

YT can eat it for waiting 10 years to recommend this video to me.

[@Wax_Man]

What I like is that she helped him, not cured him. She gave him an anchor and he was able to weather the storm alone which is cool

[@peppwoni259]

Ugh I know, I hate it when I just randomly start flying into walls.

[@TerisPrecalcTutor]

I'm Nameless. Deal With It, Google. me

[@Purple_Sloth]

Dang, that's relatable

[@brookef8332]

I can relate...... Ok maybe not...

[@oopslol4823]

Sooo relatable bro.. we understand.

[@enevy3165]

Ugh Ikr I hate when that happens. You're not alone

[@nickster5207]

Ever been so socially awkward you broke the laws of physics?

[@Netherwolf6100]

Yup. Got so nervous around a girl I liked in highschool I fell *UP* a flight of stairs. Not two or three, the entire flight of stairs.

[@nickster5207]

@@Netherwolf6100 That is just plain impressive.

[@wyattthetitan]

all the time dude

[@nickster5207]

@@wyattthetitan There was this one time someone tried to hug me but as they closed in, I kept backing away. This however kept going until I phased through a wall just to back away further.

[@horizonpenblade1288]

ok but it totally feels like a pretty good metaphor for how it feels sometimes -- like everyone else is working within these social "laws of gravity" that somehow... aren't working on you? So you just kinda accidentaly bonk into people and make a mess of randomly because you just... don't know how this works, don't know how to maneuver at all -- don't even know the rules of maneuvering. It's odd.

[@racor6819]

bro is so socially awkward, even the laws of physics avoided him 💀

[@krystofsobotka3069]

Now, this is what animation is for. Using the quirks that you can do with it to tell a great and deep story.

[@prodharrypote]

"I dont know how to engage with people anymore" that hit me hard

[@alyssavilla1408]

It definitely hits in a way that makes you reminisce. "When did I get like this?"

[@iri_s]

@@alyssavilla1408 Also makes you think: "Will I ever stop being like this?"

[@alyssavilla1408]

@@iri_s That, it do.

[@bubbaenthusiast6246]

Same......

[@morgboat744]

@sleepyhead mood

[@warenxitta]

The "were you here the whole time?" part was the more painful

[@ServeraServera0]

It's like people don't notice me then up of the sudden they come out of happiness and surprise to me

[@victorhuerta1802]

your mom

[@warenxitta]

@@victorhuerta1802 bright mind right here

[@wolfroze9703]

@@warenxitta you came back to a comment a year ago just to say this to this guy lol

[@warenxitta]

@@wolfroze9703 so? I do what i want bro

[@grqfes]

if he can fly like that he definitely has potential for the NBA. could even be in the goat debate in a couple years if he keeps up his training. super high potential.

[@lonk0420]

All he gotta do is start exercizing and he'll definitely have a spot there in the future

[@intreoo]

I love how this captures the perspective of the helping friend too. While it's true the friend with anxiety is going through a lot, it's also true that the helping friend really goes through a lot while trying to assist them. Both are completely valid experiences.

[@xXSilentAgent47Xx]

"My name is Miles Morales. I was bitten by anxious spider and for like two days i've been the one and only Anxious-Man. I think you know the rest."

[@aquaconsetllations1699]

🎵 Anxious man, anxious man, Is a man who flys through the air Through the walls, in the sky, you’ll never see him up so high 🎵 Don’t know how to finish it- but I tried lol

[@emanuelmaldoileacont8253]

@@aquaconsetllations1699 you re the best

[@AnimatedArt-zp8ml]

@@aquaconsetllations1699 look out here comes the Anxious-Man

[@AnimatedArt-zp8ml]

Eric Lee lOl yes

[@jaretard2799]

Alright, let's do this one last time... My name is Peter B. Parker, I was bit by a radioactive spider with anxiety, and for the last 2 years I've been the one and only Anxiety Man... I think you know the rest...

[@mcs_drinkwater]

I searched “Awkward flying guy cartoon” to find this.

[@jacobwingers5206]

Seems too specific

[@slimebot8676]

i got really confused and thought i wrote this

[@buihelgason]

Wow, what a coincidence that this just happened to be about an Awkward flying cartoon guy. What Are the odds!!!

[@tyrannokoenigsegg8868]

@@slimebot8676 hopefully neither of you change your PFP so people don't get confused as to how you got confused

[@slimebot8676]

@@tyrannokoenigsegg8868 oh i don't plan on it

[@MatthewLee90]

10 years on and i still have this song stuck to my head.. Again.. loving this video!! Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy... still trying to find the song!!!!

[@noodle1606]

That “floater” def is me and hits too close to home, and it definitely does not help with my social anxiety causing me stutter and pause like I’ve just met this person even tho I’ve known them for years. Bc of my drawing talents everyone knows of me but not really me. Which is fine ofc, bc not everyone needs to know me or be friend vise versa, but if I’m getting called “a friend” and being invited to places they should at least acknowledge my existence instead of ditching me. Rant over(:

[@ABrazilianDude]

I actually met a girl with red hair at a party one time. Wasn’t really talking to anyone til I started to drink, I don’t remember what I said to her, but when I went to go sit alone she followed me and I just gave her my life story. She was just there, listening, kicking her legs, she was so pretty, she was their til 2 in the morning just like me and when she left, I told her “it was nice talking to you.” Keep in mind I’ve never seen this video before. But to make a long story sad, we went on a date but things just didn’t click like they did at the party, she left in an hour and after that she ghosted me. Living with it.

[@elfferich1212]

Hey, sorry for what happened to you. It's always good to meet new people and talk to them. Even if it's just about personal stuff. I hope you see this is a positive experience and keep trying, even though this one didn't turn out as you hoped. Take care :)

[@HabitualBran]

all he needed was someone to keep him grounded

[@christyjoseph3183]

Omg love that lol

[@Lo-Vi]

His mom can ground him Hehehe get it? Grounded :)

[@taza99]

And that's why you avoid chinese electronics

[@animateddepression]

yep, it helps. But it's still a crutch.

[@Ashley-gw9jh]

Smooth

[@keklekekle1114]

NOW I GET IT HE FLIES BEACUSE HE IS NOT A *DOWN TO EARTH GUY*

[@litmissdiva]

Yuko Thank you I didn't answer why that guy was flying into walls

[@technic1285]

Azariah Vaughan Because his insecurities are driving him crazy, you know: "Up a wall?"

[@arianalbalvarado]

I thought it was bc he didn't feel *GROUNDED*

[@gdvibes8831]

Yuko OMG I LOVE YOU AND I LOVE THESE THINGS TYSM FOR MAKING 1AM FEEL ACTUALLY HAPPY FOR ME

[@cottontaelle5863]

THANK YOU I WAS SO FUCKKING CONFUSE D

[@himignicest1571]

this is literally gold. ONCE AGAIN YOUR STORYTELLING IS AMAZING, it flows smoothly with your style and i love it, paired with unique animation this is godly.

[@thegrandpowerchannel314]

I know what it's like to be a ghost to people. You talk, joke, offer something interesting, but no one hears or sees you. This problem has been haunting me since childhood and only now, at the age of 19, I realized that I don't need to waste time on people who really don't care about me. Instead, find what makes you happy and meet people who are interested in YOU. Everyone who has the same situation-do not give up! Start respecting and loving yourself and then you will find happiness in your life. I'm glad I've found this video. Thanks to the people who made this animation.. Videos like this really helps my mental recovering.

[@daaave2142]

A "floater" is a common term to describe a friend who everybody knows yet doesnt notice, makes small chat, but doesnt get to know them, get invited to parties, without getting attention, they're kinda there, just floating.

[@fernbreeze723]

Oh, that sounds exactly like me.

[@vsatonthebeat4101]

Ouh yeah. Just flowing like water and observing other people.

[@ForwardBias]

Sounds like me : ( time to die i guess

[@vsatonthebeat4101]

@@ForwardBias honestly this is very difficult to pull off if you think about it

[@ForwardBias]

@@vsatonthebeat4101 its not very fun just being there, everyone knowing "of" you but not actually knowing you. I'm the kind of friend who exists but isn't the first person you reach out to when you want to do something, and just happen to get invited to things somehow anyways.

[@ICEBUNNo]

It seems like he’s the type of person that externalizes his anxiety, and she seems like the type of person to internalize it.

[@1classikai]

FlarinaFairy THIS is the REAL “Two Kinds of People”

[@fishgilbert6875]

Actually, This is just one person who knows how to deal with there anxiety rather then letting it control there social situations

[@1classikai]

Fish Gilbert also tru

[@Kaiwala]

It's interesting that when he admits that he makes people feel uncomfortable, she tries to comfort him by saying "no you're doing good". He knows he's doing poorly, and she knows too, this advice isn't going to help. Her exasperated rant at the end is far better advice for him, and you can tell he appreciates it. This is why I prefer to give people helpful advice, rather than comforting them when it wouldn't help.

[@1classikai]

Kaiwala I’ve been told that sometimes its better to give advice, and other times it’s better to comfort people. My first move is usually to go for the former

[@-Teague-]

It's probably on purpose but this reminds me SO strongly of those old peanuts cartoons-- the moody piano in the background, the soft, slightly rough voice aesthetic, the way the lines move around a little, it feels like it's directly inspired by those

[@Jonathan-cx6jl]

Eternal sunshine of a spotless mind.

[@jay-tbl]

This Actually Happens A Lot *knocks over five people and flies through a wall* hate it when that happens

[@lukecunningham2020]

I've seen it happen alot at drunk parties, I have photos too lol

[@kilakuin]

Yes i do hate when I turn creative mode

[@lexilex72]

Ove knocked over 3 people and flew out a window...does that count?

[@byron-mitchell]

Love your profile picture.

[@KevKev1619]

*kick uppercuts someone’s gf*

[@el_emi2241]

I feel so related with this two phrases "You look like you are about to cry" "I just make people feel uncomfortable"

[@TestohZuppa]

Emilio Palma It’s normal, basically everyone in 2019 has this mood

[@ianfink2751]

@@TestohZuppa yeah, I feel the same way

[@KOTYAR0]

Emilio, I freaking love your profile picture!

[@TestohZuppa]

Ian Fink Like everyone else

[@AllendeEtAl]

@@TestohZuppa No, but pretending is the norm makes it so.

[@tarvoc746]

Sensory overload. Those who don't have it can't easily understand it.

[@jnewgot]

That's why we have things called analogies.

[@elfferich1212]

Sensory overload doesn't really tell you much though. Is it due to autism? Or social anxiety? Other kinds of anxieties? And what is it that triggers the stress? Sounds and smells? People looking at you? Thoughts and emotions? There can be a lot of reasons why someone experiences stress. But I agree, it's hard to understand to an outsider.

[@Hannah-zf1wp]

Poor guy got so anxious he covered himself in oil 😔

[@mcastello1834]

This guy is a The Floor is Lava champion

[@technic1285]

Marcus Castello 3:10

[@seabshop]

he lost at 3:10 ;-;

[@Trashproductions2]

Yup.

[@alexanderplays6924]

exept for the beggining he was on the floor

[@finchb.8753]

IM DEADD

[@Brachlo]

Title: This actually happens a lot Ah yes, I too randomly float in the air when at parties :P

[@bazookapenguinz3376]

Brachlo Its symbolism

[@Brachlo]

Bazooka Penguinz i was just joking :P

[@TheCanterlonian]

Can you explain the symbolism, please? I get most of it, but the floating is weird.

[@TheCanterlonian]

***** Thank the gods I'm not the only one.

[@capscaps04]

it`s a symbolism of how awkard he feels when he is with other people.

[@thatverseguy]

God I love this story. I love when they start talking to each other too. Really sweet stuff and also goes to show what can come around when you spend time with the more understanding people in this world. I hope this story becomes a reality in more people's lives.

[@boop53]

that rain animation is incredible

[@Robiniela]

so.... the flying symbolizes not being grounded in reality because of social anxiety? like dissociating in a way?

[@Undergroundmoose]

No it symbolises how he can fly

[@thehokk1412]

@@Undergroundmoose nice

[@kimkillillasfuq8212]

I think it's a clever visual metaphor that shows how clumsy and destructive he perceives himself to be

[@THElarry27]

no everyone is in survival and the admin turned off cheats before he could change to survival

[@officialmasqq_594]

I think it's to do with how social anxiety causes you to feel like everyone else is getting something that you just can't quite figure out, he's disconnected from people because he can't see the struggles and insecurities that they hide and as a result it feels as though he's living his own isolated reality.

[@archdukegordy2189]

Honestly if someone told me I go out of my way to make people feel uncomfortable I would frickin cry

[@adrianashamsuddin8190]

same

[@madelinebitts2766]

@꧁Dee Dee꧂ Which is why you don't have any friends uwu

[@geraldpopinski5650]

lemme just say, after the 3rd or 4th time, you get used to it.

[@archdukegordy2189]

Dam what the hell did I miss

[@archdukegordy2189]

@꧁Dee Dee꧂ @pampered aliens, ok have fun

[@purrspctiv]

This might be my favorite video on the internet. Everything about so much of it speaks to me so much.

[@balmorababe]

Him floating away is a super cool metafore for him not being grounded, and him swimming back to the ground is so good for how connected and grounded we can feel after meeting someone

[@wiiawesome321]

i don't think this guy understands the gravity of his situation lol

[@eldromedario3315]

Rofl

[@foopa777]

Booooooo.....

[@frenchhonhon]

Billy Krigbaum LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Best pun here lmfao

[@wiiawesome321]

what can i say, I'm quite a punny guy lmao

[@frenchhonhon]

Billy Krigbaum nothing wrong about it... I LOVE PUNNY GUYS... I AM A PUNNY GUY... so i love myself

[@jupiterjaeden9163]

He covered himself in oil

[@georgy_bolts]

ахахахахахах бляяя))))

[@synthoslive6879]

Absolute pain. Someone get this person outta hereee

[@jocabulous]

Wasn't expecting this

[@orereocookie6538]

Step 1 It is raining

[@lks5878]

@@orereocookie6538 step 2 SEVERE FLOODING ALERT. The entire world is now an ocean.

[@fredrickgamer9128]

The animation is awesome but the voice acting is so natural, relatable, and entertaining.

[@gabagool3502]

I keep stumbling on this almost once every year. I think I first saw it almost 5 years ago and I relate to it more and more each time I watch it

[@aurilio5633]

Guy: Gets anxious. Gravity: And I took that personally.

[@SASHA-wv2ls]

Underrated

[@pumba9393]

@@SASHA-wv2ls As soon as I saw there was one comment, I knew it would say this. Have you ever watched the Game Grumps episode where they talk about Subway, and how it doesn't matter if it's different people serving you from a different joint, it's just the same crap each time, and it just seems lazy.

[@lean4470]

@@pumba9393 Like the joke is the most creative thing in the world! Truly a boomer moment.

[@JoaoPedro-vv8qi]

Aakakk

[@kimareux]

KKKKKKKKKKKKKK SIM

[@_kdawg_]

The floor is being socially open and functional

[@samy7342]

lol weirdo

[@a.t.h2836]

Obviously

[@silverpsy7760]

Oh that actually helps thank you

[@silverpsy7760]

Throughout the whole video I was like “wtf”

[@morphi9983]

I think it signifies him being grounded

[@lesliedaflowie1706]

Damn.. I can’t believe this is an animation from 2013. It’s weird for me to think about that, because I was 13 at the time, and I don’t really have any memory of watching KZbin back then.. it just seems like such a good animation that I wouldn’t expect from 2013, and is beyond it’s years like as if it would of been from the more recent years like 2020 and such :o

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

Wait till this guy finds out how old Snow White is

[@lesliedaflowie1706]

@@Bobo-ox7fj ew i never liked her

[@burgit123]

@@Bobo-ox7fjlmao

[@ScooterCat64]

Traditional animation never ages, whether made today or 80 years ago

[@botezsimp5808]

Bro.. they had animation like this since the 2000s.. don't make me feel old. I'm not old!!

[@The_alfie0727]

i saw this video first 5 years ago and man does it roll around when stuff like this hits hardest

[@AnkfordPlays]

The animation style and clashing colors felt very.. 70's.. like if you've ever watched a independent cartoon from the 70's/80's it's like it never stops moving and lines are said over each other. It makes dialogue feel more natural but it also kind of forces you to pay attention so you don't miss anything. And like, even though the floating is obviously only meant to be symbolic you still don't pass the chance to let the characters act upon it, like him sheltering her from the rain. The closest comparison I can give is Fritz The Cat honestly. I love this because it's not something you see anymore, mainstream animation is very careful about everything being directly adressed and all dialogue being heard, nobody stumbles over their words anymore and if something is a symbol it completely leaves the down to earthness depicted here. Good stuff!

[@Minchken]

not really, I know what it resembles but it ultimately looks exactly like those Adventure time looking shows with the spin of what you're talking about. But I do see the resemblance you are talking about, kind of like that schoolhouse rock look, right?

[@AnkfordPlays]

Kind of, yeah! :D

[@JustAKonchu]

Ankford I understand that the floating is symbolic, but as a sophomore in highschool with the bulk of my social interactions coming from inside of school and then occasionally my close friends out of school, I don't think I quite get it... What does it mean to you?

[@AnkfordPlays]

To me it means he's just kind of in the vicinity of the company he's in, like a pebble caught in the gravity of a planetoid he's forced to just kind of float around the nearest greater object and observe. He doesn't really interact with anybody and when he does he feels kind of trapped like the drunk guy who's seemingly holding onto him and rambling away. So even though he'd obviously just be at home or literally anywhere else he just floats around people one at a time instead of engaging groups trying to seem like he's participating without.. really.. participating :P

[@tjsase]

Interesting, when they were walking in the rain I got a Peanuts vibe from it

[@TheKorbi]

2:00 "Stop lying", after continuously showing him that she cares for him, and then telling him about her feelings, was very good

[@Livia-T]

the subject changed quick lmao

[@svetlanabarrow6026]

I never met anyone who truly cared for me and I can trust and expect support if I need it. Soon this chapter will end and the new one will begin, hopefully totally opposite to finishing one. Ever optimistic me )

[@TheKorbi]

@@svetlanabarrow6026 That sounds tough. I don't know you, but I wish you all the best

[@svetlanabarrow6026]

@@TheKorbi thanks

[@spookyho5994]

@@svetlanabarrow6026 I also wish you the best

[@ronb1401]

if you feel awkward at parties, it may be you don't really relate to those guys...share the same interests. it is ok to not get together if you just don't feel it. however, good conversation is an art and must be practiced to some degree to engage socially. remembering that people have the same basic interests, just like you, connects us all.

[@JoshKings-tr2vc]

Years later, and yet so impactful.

[@VGmaster1314]

1:45 I dunno why, but i found that backflip kick really funny.

[@GravyRave]

VGmaster1314 Same 😂

[@twatwithaytaccount5446]

VGmaster1314 😆

[@quiarapl8362]

VGmaster1314 I actually made a quick, evil laugh to that

[@munkycheeeeeez]

It was so unexpected lol. That's the type of comedy that usually gets me.

[@KevKev1619]

I literally laugh soo hard I woked up my child from his napping 😂😂😂😂

[@normalclown]

mmmmmmmmmm *sees it ending* SHIT HE NEEDED TO GET DOWN TO EARTH

[@dudy6351]

Genius

[@dant1n]

Jay Ess WOAH I GET IT NOW

[@vinculprit5175]

Ahaha I just got that

[@princesslulu9800]

Jay Ess OH

[@Ratkill]

To clarify, this is not an "anxiety" disorder. This is a "panic" disorder. Anxiousness is more or less normal. Its perfectly reasonable to be apprehensive around people you aren't comfortable with. Panic disorder is when you feel perfectly willing to do something, but you have extreme, extreme sensations and emotions you absolutely cannot ignore that force strange behaviors that attempt to alleviate the symptoms. Confusion, loss of vision, chest pains, shortness of breath, profuse sweating, tingling like a fallen asleep limb in your arms, legs, face and head. The distinction is very , very important when attempting to treat or at least cope. You're doing yourself NO favors if you describe your sensations as "anxiety" to a healthcare professional. Anxiety is normal. The severe central nervous system distress of a panic disorder is treated completely differently. If your "anxiety" persists after treatment, this could be why.

[@jamsya493]

I aint reading allat but we up💯😭

[@elfferich1212]

Hi, you seem overly analytical, kinda like me. Analytical people (and people with higher measured iq) generally tend to be more anxious than others. But I want to tell you that anxiety and panic have a lot in common. Panic is what happens when anxiety escalates to uncontrollable behavior driven by anxiety (stress from fear). We all have this by our nature and a low to moderate amount of anxiety is normal (and crucial for survival). But when your fear of something is too much, it will affect your quality of life and successes. The way you describe panic is actually anxiety. But I understand that if you tell a Healthcare professional that you have anxiety, that it may not be enough for them to take you as seriously as you want them to. Because as I said, anxiety comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes. It really helps to tell them that you cannot do the things that you want to because of anxiety. Like socialize, succeed in work/college.

[@elfferich1212]

Also in my experience help from therapy is a great tool to discover what causes your anxieties, but often is not enough to get over it. You need to be exposed to your fears, to tell your body that your anxiety is not justified. For example: if you have social anxiety, you have to keep socializing with people and find that there are things you like about it. Then eventually your anxiety will drop to normal levels. Hope this helps, take care :)

[@theflyingnimbus7995]

This is such a great skit, the characters feel real despite all that's going on and I can relate to it a lot! I love your work!! And the voice acting was amazing too! :D

[@lastwave480]

“you go out of your way to make people uncomfortable” owch

[@InterestingUser]

yeah that sucked to hear

[@LoverOfStuff]

It’s kinda true, though :/

[@kitsickles]

Yeah ngl externalizing anxiety is really gonna affect those around you including yourself, you're not the only one to be pitied and all when saying those "Oh I can't interact anymore hhh I'm so dumb" stuff, it really makes people uneasy, I only realized this recently too, it's not always about you, it's about the people around you too

[@swepsdakittie7792]

@@kitsickles I kinda disagree with what you have to say. Like yeah that makes people uneasy,but he was talking to the girl. She directly asked hom what he felt was wrong and he decided to share how he felt about him self during social interaction. When the question what is wrong is directed towards you then they aren't trying to know about someone else it is about you at that moment. She said she was going through the same thing. Like no offense you could have anxiety too,but it just doesn't work like that. Personally I have anxiety and if someone told me oh "you are doing this to yourself" .I'd be like how could you ask me what's wrong then judge me which is why in the first place I was scared to answer you when you asked if I was ok. Instead I think it would be better to say" I'll help you then slowly let you go on your own,so you won't be stuck". Also saying "It isn't always about you seems unhelpful just in my opinion". Like dude I mean that is why some people are scared to seek help. Also I'm pretty sure they know they aren't the only one,but that doesn't make them inconsiderate. People need to get help to understand themselves and how they may actaully be impacting others. I mean honestly it seems just like he doesn't want to make others uncomfortable so he just distances himself so the problem just goes away. He didn't purposely go out of his way to actaully make people uncomfortable more like he went out of his way to make sure he couldn't be around others so they wouldn't be uncomfortable.

[@kitsickles]

@@swepsdakittie7792 oh yeah true ofc! there are people that will help and be there to listen, but sometimes people with these problems will rely on the wrong crowd. like sometimes I'd see classmates or friends who vent to people that aren't ready or aren't capable of helping someone with these problems. I also have the same deal and all, but I know that some people aren't comfy or aren't in the right head space to help sometimes, people should also be aware about who they're venting to. the girl in the film had no problem with helping or with talking to him about stuff, she was willing to talk about it with him, and THAT is the time when you could vent and all, if someone will openly allow and be there for you

[@kyototo.]

My anxiety is definitely broken, I didn’t get the flying parts.

[@MultiZernez]

He's flying in the air and doesn't feel grounded until someone pulls him back into reality or something.

[@hinabihyuga1963]

You have to wait for the update hes in a dev server thats why the textures look diffrent

[@m14garand]

I think it only works while combined with 'alcohol containin' items

[@1nk_edd]

I did but I'm to anxious to use them maeby your the same way

[@MissCyn666]

Disassociation?

[@ChrisOnvo]

dude, this came in my reccomended after years. I forgot about this completely. Geez, such an amazing piece of art.

[@thestaticbook]

I loved it, simple and beautiful, very good

[@mangor8543]

When she said "you were here the whole time?" THAT I felt bad for

[@CoLeMaWeSoMe]

Interesting, his lack of social grace manifests and also represents his ability to fly. And the more secure he becomes while flying the closer he is to the ground. The girl like an anchor to him and keeping him from going too high. And eventually he realizes that he isn't as bad as he thinks he is, not perfect but on the same level as everyone else, and so he forces himself to the ground by swimming a little closer.

[@swizzili1140]

CoLeMaWeSoMe w0ah

[@stephrat]

Holy shit, it's his stand.

[@TheDiego908]

You could say that he was a little more down to earth by the end of it

[@eddyv2838]

Thanks for clearing this video up!

[@LarfleezeOrangestein]

CoLeMaWeSoMe You should be a narrator.

[@CrackedCreativity]

The power of animation! Amazing job to everyone who worked on this

[@jinx8624]

This is such an amazing work of art

[@juanfranciscobrizuela]

I'll have what he's smoking

[@mindrend6726]

*S H A G G Y T H I S I S N T W E E D*

[@mint2hy793]

*Z O I N K E D*

[@johnsyvertsen6944]

*I T S S P I C E*

[@pumpkin-poweredcreeper1239]

oh its not a thing you smoke......its a thing you shove up ur ass.....just like just about anything else you can fit up there!

[@vk6457]

Frn Be memes

[@user-gn4ts8jb7n]

Im not anxious or nervous to talk. I just feel like whenever i talk to someone they either ignore me or are silently begging me to stop.

[@KnockManJo]

You beautifully articulated one of the most relatable feelings ever, congrats

[@user-gn4ts8jb7n]

@@KnockManJo Thanks

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

You MIGHT be hanging with shitty people. Or you may come across as obnoxous. Try being a better listener. If that doesn't work, and neither does direct communication, then move on and find better people.

[@fattymcfatfat5]

Holy shit I feel the same perfect description

[@kingtreedede7303]

Maybe you talk about boring stuff or talk about things in a boring way I have a friend who I sometimes don’t like talking to because his delivery is unfunny

[@nicolasbravo7330]

this video was really helpful to have a better understanding for similar situations i had recently, thanks, your job is amazing

[@iwishtobekind]

that's actually a very lovely animation i love watching these!! its so fun to see how a bunch of colorful and beautiful images connected can form something so wonderful. It was a very lovely work, kind of changed my brain chemistry, i really would like to congratulate all the team behind this!!

[@spiritedrenee9895]

It's such a party pooper when one of your friends flys around and hits others in the face.

[@falcongamer5867]

Description Untitled #Relatable

[@samonid4490]

why doesn't this comment have more likes? i frickin died.

[@helo43o4l3o]

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[@alvaricoke41]

Unless you are on a punk party, maybe in that case it would not be a big of a problem, just saying.

[@spiritedrenee9895]

Samonoid, I'm glad you like it so much! I didn't even know this comment got noticed in this video.

[@brycryfry]

As an introvert, I find is relatable on so many levels. Sometimes, I'm trying to be that girl and then sometimes I'm that guy (flying around).

[@tommyblade8093]

「SMILE DIP」 and sometimes you just want to put a box over your head and a sticker will be stick to the box says "I'm a anti social person...so don't talk to me"

[@enutsuy]

actually it is im an introvert and dont know how to engage people so talk to me

[@SLIMEDM]

I'm always that guy U__U

[@maicey_t.]

「SMILE DIP」 ME TOO. I absolutely hate going to parties and social events. I'd rather stay home and read a book. It's so hard to be the one friend in my friend group that never wants to do anything. I'm not anti-social, I'm just introverted, but people don't get it.

[@FarhanASof]

Don't you just hate it when you keep flying around uncontrollably in public

[@davee_dragon2323]

Thank you man, you literally open my eyes, a lot of thanks to you)

[@mcsalturn5979]

I'm crying, I'm crying uncontrollably I relate to this from head to toes, every single insecurity expressed, every single dialogue, it just hit so hard This feel magical, cause I'm currently having all those insecurities currently as I anxiously stare at my friend's DMs I'm a bad friend, a really terrible one I made people uncomfortable for my behavious but I don't know what to do, how to stop it is desperating everyday I feel I get worse, I feel the need to constantly isolate because I simply don't know what to do and it hurts it hurts so bad but I know I'm also doing harm and that's what I hate the most I'm an awful friend, an awful person, and I'm so incapable of anything I hate it so much, I don't want to be like that but, just like him, I don't know what to do I don't even know why am I like this, or if I'm like this on purpose Cause I just want to care for people, I jusr want to befriend people, I just want to be able to express love and appreciation but I can't I just can't I don't know what to do

[@mcsalturn5979]

I really want to stop acting like a "freaking idiot"

[@ListlessMask]

"is desperating" haha, I kinda like that