An Evening With Griffin McElroy @ FSU: Presented by Club Downunder

Griffin McElroy visits Florida State University as part of the Golden Tribe Lecture Series.
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[@raisedbybears1991]

I love seeing Griffin do anything live because his anxiety is palpable but he still gets on stage and does so well. It's such an inspiration

[@BenSwagnerd]

Otis Murdoch this 1000%

[@WhiteDragoon68]

Not just a live speech where its just him; but he also talks about their mom which I know is extremely difficult for all three of them. They don't talk about her often, but when they do I'm always so glad that they had such a wonderful person in their life who made them who they are today.

[@Dabednego]

@@WhiteDragoon68 I lost my mom to cancer as well, and I think finding out that they lost their mom is what really made me love them as much as I do. Seeing how close they are as a family and how they've done such great things together gives me hope for myself as I try to figure out what my life without my mom is going to be like.

[@landler656]

He has a lot of Neil Peart energy in person. He understands his impact on his fans but his struggle with interacting with them (and by extension accepting his success) makes him less than personable. He's a great dude but it takes an insurmountable amount of energy to maintain the version of him that people see on stage because that person is him from a safe space of family.

[@nanusantos1696]

Griffin looked at Brian David Gilbert's application video and was like "Ok, perfect, i leave Polygon in perfectly good hands, i can leave"

[@hellabisys]

"And I've got a countdown timer 'til I'm destitute!"

[@simonanidiot1069]

My hier

[@Alexandr.ine2005]

My true successor....

[@nicholasjohnson8481]

I'd like to imagine it was a Charlie and the Chocolate factory esque situation

[@deventharp2265]

​@Ruby Gee legends never die

[@chantalbellmont6937]

"It is important that you remember I am a clown-man, I am a child-boy, with very few marketable skills"

[@dillion308]

Chantal Bellmont this line made me feel that griffin is in some universe a parody of john mulaney

[@sirandrewaguecheek6512]

and yet he himself, his perfect child boy self is a marketable skill

[@probablypossessed2075]

3:15 (putting a time stamp for myself since I rewatch this so often:))

[@mortmort97]

Very upset that I graduated before i had the opportunity to make this my senior quote

[@moshadj]

It always blows my mind that this is the guy who told me "when you nut in space, it push you backwards."

[@Alexandr.ine2005]

HOLY SHIT THERES A 4:20 AM TOO????? YEAAAA-

[@sirandrewaguecheek6512]

this is also the man who at a bannana with the fucking peel on

[@hatguy9000]

"It is important that you remember I am a clown-man, I am a child-boy, with very few marketable skills"

[@mammon_is_god]

He's not wrong.

[@carolinemckee7009]

"Are you hiring?" "For what?" "Anything?" Griffin forgets that he's at a college.

[@AKNeal81]

Cue It's Always Sunny theme

[@abnormalglasses5]

this whole thing just reaffirms what I think we all know, in that Griffin is so driven to unload his bottomless creative well on all of us and the only reason he isn't able to take over the world is because whoever rolled the dice upon his creation ended up giving him anxiety

[@nerren5066]

AbnormalGlasses Whoever rolled that D6 on the anxiety roll got a critical hit, sadly. I love this good good boy, and I wish he was the supreme ruler of the world

[@rubyrider7902]

well, just my two cents, im glad he’s not ruling the world. he created a wonderful life for himself and many wonderful worlds for all of us, and i think he’s probably happier in this timeline anyway.

[@paxcallow]

@@rubyrider7902 [tears for fears voice] no-obody wants to rule the wooooorld

[@kimhill3614]

The two go hand in hand. He's anxious because his expectations for himself are so high. It's peculiar to assume that the talent was a god-given gift, but the anxiety was a random mistake.

[@bbycheese4485]

I cannot believe that Griffin said "weird flex" during a speech

[@JoshBurcham104]

It's Griffin I'd believe a lot of things that would come out of his sweet baby brother mouth hole

[@lili_yaps]

I can

[@lukephillips9703]

It's fucking Griffin!! What else would he say!?

[@cartatoblood7537]

He also said “weird looney toons fan fiction”

[@shizaya]

Can you imagine how dark that timeline would be where the McElroys just broke up and never talked to each other?

[@ripnecco5477]

ShizayaFanart I refuse to think about that, you can’t make me

[@kyliep.4858]

ShizayaAMVs jokes on you the McElroys Brothers can’t break up, they’re b r o t h e r s *wheeze*

[@valerie_vill]

Kylie P. I adore you because of this comment 😂🤣

[@quinnmarchese6313]

it takes a buckwild amount of charisma and integrity to stand up to a group people who ae 10 or so years younger than you and say "I fucked some things up, but i still made it"

[@mizslcarr9795]

It's incredible but boy am I glad

[@bcreel83]

10 year olds totally have no attention span... lol..\ kidding..

[@queenmorrigaen9256]

I hope he really does recognize what an extraordinary storyteller he is. I know he jokes about not having many skills, but dang, I hope he knows how that alone is amazing.

[@99Michael]

He has a great book inside of him that one day, we'll all get to read.

[@ZillMob]

I like how Griffins way of talking doesn’t prompt applause breaks. Too many speeches waste time and come off like standup

[@thegreatestpurpleone2884]

Chris Rockey this is such a good comment but it’d be illegal and terrible to like it now, it’s perfect

[@ZillMob]

Holy moly I got 400 likes? Well that's exciting. Thanks purple one, I wouldn't have noticed without you commenting

[@mihoyhoy]

and now it’s 666!

[@charlottewindmill1961]

and now it's 669 B^)

[@jenjen2239]

690 babey!!

[@scruffulon]

I saw this video was nearly two hours long and the only thing I could think is "This poor good good boy is facing his worst fear *alone*"

[@pearlyp9898]

Same, like, I felt dread for him, cause I've never seen him alone on stage, ever, and I'm just thinking of his social anxiety and I went 'oh no', but then he started talking and I realised that, more than that, I'm just really, really proud.

[@BrentWoodroof]

For someone who is so socially anxious, he sure has no problem being a dick to people who are socially awkward in front of him instead of reassuring them. Looking at you, "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT, I'M GAY?!" guy.

[@Lordofgiraffes]

@@BrentWoodroof Okay, I was there, and wanted to ask a question (but didn't because I felt like it would be wasting time), and I was pissed at these people who were telling their whole life story just to ask a question that was obviously not gonna get a solid answer.

[@MM-ry2ys]

griffin is honestly one of the bravest people ive ever seen. he’s my role model

[@kylehill9981]

"if you are overly critical of your work, you'll never make anything" you ever hear sumn that makes your soul change. like that sentence just hit

[@raye-raphaelsashay8521]

started watching this just cause it's griffin, realized mid way through that this might be exactly what I need to hear right now while i'm unemployed and feeling lost

[@ashdamm9007]

Rachel Sarchet Glad you were able to find this helpful, I hope you find good luck in your future. Best wishes

[@TLOEric]

Amen, same here

[@angelicupstart23]

Rachel Sarchet, you’ve got this. You’re going to be great! Keep your head up and always remember... “clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose”

[@helencashwes]

I believe in you!!

[@DeathnoteBB]

Oof same. Im not into the main part yet but that sounds like me, too

[@alixx8624]

why yes i will watch griffin talk for an hour and a half thank you

[@Bobdd0]

I'm replaying it right after finishing it the first time, because not only is it as entertaining as we could expect from our buddy Griff, He has some really good statements and ideas about work ethic and leveraging your connections.

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

This was literally my exact reaction, too. I was so happy to see that there was an hour and a half of just Griffin.

[@bcreel83]

@@LiveAndLetLive2024 thats why we're here! Love me some ADVENTURE ZONE....and GARFIELD THE DEALS WARLOCK

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

@@bcreel83 YES!

[@Ray-hk1zm]

Ok but he did so, so good and it makes me Cry.

[@quartjarz]

"I'm gay, what do you want from me!" is the biggest gay mood I've ever heard

[@allgodsnomasters2822]

lmao same

[@TheAceUpYourSleeves]

When?! I’m so confused, aaaaa!!

[@amaranth_a9967]

@@TheAceUpYourSleeves 1:29:44

[@TheAceUpYourSleeves]

@@amaranth_a9967 oh my god that’s beautiful!!!

[@stephaniegreen9599]

“I decided I would complete my degree in a state of constant, quiet panic.” Oh hey, it me 😂

[@Nicholasryan17]

Thats uh...literally everyone.

[@AnallyRuptured]

@@Nicholasryan17 yes every single human being on Earth is finishing a degree and panicking as this person posted their comment What a world.

[@bcreel83]

everyone..

[@chrizchanang]

Griffin's really good at bouncing back from really awkward audience questions lol

[@DaFinalTeej]

Chris Ang he’s had a lot of practice! Lol

[@Jedicake]

Finding this is in my youtube recommended is the best thing youtube has ever done for me.

[@casterknot5094]

Are you a mcelroy fan? This would be a wild start

[@nickolasthompson2664]

Thank you Drew

[@TheStu9000]

@@nickolasthompson2664 I get this reference.

[@bcreel83]

THANK THE TUBES!!!

[@CraigMcCallie]

Level 90 YaTube Druid Drew Peterson

[@davidmoore2794]

Griffin is honestly a treasure, I'm the leather jacket with short brown hair and I was so excited to go see him. He brought 40 free signed copies of the adventure zone comic and he was so nice to everyone

[@raycat9301]

❤ that melts my heart

[@katelynchester6690]

I'm only three hours from FSU and I'm so angry I didn't know he was coming. I would have been there in a heartbeat.

[@Lordofgiraffes]

@@katelynchester6690 As a person who goes to FSU, I barely knew it was happening. I don't know if the McElroy's purposely didn't talk much about it or if it was more the fault of the student group that was running the event, but it wasn't well advertised. Made for a good, private feeling experience, though, as opposed to massive crowds of a normal event.

[@taakotuesdays]

This doesn’t surprise me at all

[@llewtree3013]

I’m terrified of you sentient leather jacket with hair

[@myshiteu7750]

Griffin: joystiq with a q Me: qoystick

[@Ray-hk1zm]

You fool, it's joqstick.

[@laineygraham8709]

jqystick

[@RaeLovesGrimm000]

“They can pry that [Monster Factory] from our cold dead hands.” I’m glad that Griffin and Justin still love making Monster Factory videos ☺️

[@bcreel83]

you know, i was wondering the same... i was thinking....dude...there are still polygon monster factory videos coming up that say 2019....thats just got to be a mistake right? with a little baby, 3 + podcasts AND tours....do you think he and Justin have time?....are they really NEW? i keep wondering....what do you think

[@alexanderpumpkin3423]

Barbara Creel who cares? New content!

[@emma-rose333]

Its 2022 they pried it from their hands 😭

[@jamiewilliamson2180]

@@emma-rose333 it's back!

[@emma-rose333]

@@jamiewilliamson2180 I KNOW I LOST MY MFING MIND!!!!!!!1

[@meanestmachine]

It truly is so wild to see Griffin in this format.

[@StaceyCaryl]

Aundrea Davis he’s so eloquent and humble.

[@christianfriisjensen2055]

He's a good boy and he's doing so well!

[@LveDanda]

He killed it, I could honestly see him as a professor.

[@epicninjafork2866]

Nice you got 420 likes

[@meanestmachine]

Epic Ninja Fork nice

[@i3want3cookie]

that bit about pulling the family together through grief really got me, i love these boys.

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

They're good, good boys!

[@anachronity9002]

Florida State University must be pretty swanky if they can afford their own Griffin McElroy. It's so life-like. Animatronics have come a long way.

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

XD

[@pierrederesistance]

Thetheanimatronicszonezone

[@illyannaturtle6950]

Ya, my moms friend went there and she says that they’re loaded 🤣

[@gabejones8112]

Lol. It's obviously a hologram.

[@bcreel83]

LOVE THIS. The establishment known as Charles E. Cheese must have spent it all on Garfield, the DEALS WARLOCK

[@caitlynmoostache1730]

All I can think of is DAVENPORT READ THE ROOM

[@bee_doug]

Caitlyn Keim THAT’S WHAT MY MIND IMMEDIATELY WENT TO AS WELL

[@skrytetemnoty7590]

YO SAME

[@bcreel83]

Davenport? DAVEN.....PORT!....DA VEn....PORT! GARFIELD THE DEALS WARLOCK!!

[@wintrygarden]

Boy howdy, Griffin is a good bean. He's honest, and forthright, and dedicated, and so dang talented. This was a big uplift in a kinda crappy day.

[@yeet4838]

hope the last week has been better for you!

[@wintrygarden]

@@yeet4838 It has! Things have turned around for me mentally a bit, and work has been a lot less stressful. Plus, it's always a bit harder to be mopey when the flowers are blooming, and I'm reminded that the world is full of caring people like you

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

It had that affect on me, too! I didn't even know this existed, but KZbin suggested it to me and it was exactly what I needed.

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

@@wintrygarden So glad to hear it got a little better for a fellow Griffin fan. Keep hanging in there!

[@lukephillips9703]

This is why we love Griffin!!

[@HailHydra27]

this should not have been how i found out the McElroys will actually be in Trolls 2

[@aricwood869]

HailHydra27 turn on your podcast notifications boi

[@HailHydra27]

My dude i am still 4 years behind. I haven't even got to the first ep of TMBWBIT2

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

RIGHT?!?!

[@HailHydra27]

After quickly marathoning the entire series i don't know how i ever doubted that the McElroy brothers would be in Trolls 2

[@fishwiki_]

fucking same,,

[@mellowcode]

More schools and venues should pay Griffin McElroy to talk.

[@nataliebrantley7593]

I think they will. This was his first step into it. He did fantastic and it ran well (I went to the show), I really think other universities will benefit from having him speak

[@werekill]

@@nataliebrantley7593 I sadly missed the show, but it was so cool to hear about him being in Tally. I'm glad to finally get to see a recording! :D

[@GallyGears]

Griffin come to my school please

[@myrandajo9280]

the fact that i foolishly thought i could listen to this in the background to help fall asleep without listening completely engrossed the whole time....

[@iansilang5732]

Can confirm. Out this on at 11pm thinking I'd fall asleep to it, ended up listening intently till 1am cause I'd rewind parts I missed

[@artistryiscomingback]

Just had this mood last night

[@aricwood869]

KZbin people: wow 1 hour and 35 minuets is pretty long Podcast people: those are rookie numbers in this racket, you gotta pump those numbers up

[@KynsonMitchell]

Me: *laughs in Jacksepticeye playthroughs"

[@WanderingWombat]

The McElroy's voices are magically able to get me through work days. Doesn't matter which one, doesn't matter what they're saying.

[@pearlyp9898]

This is so true. I don't even really care what the content is anymore, it's just comforting to hear them, as people, cause they're all just so kind and earnest in wanting to be their best and in bringing joy to the world. Like, I legitimately can think of no other content creator I feel so familiar to, even if I never ever will be able to actually meet them in person or even let them know I exist. They're just all such,,, good boys, through and through.

[@bitchboy69420]

Fucking same. I would lose my shit if I didn't have the McElroys to listen to at work. Especially on the days I work overtime. They are such blessings, just really good boys all around.

[@ricinaddict]

my work schedule is all over the place and i end up having to work overnight shifts at least once or twice a week, and the McElroys are what i always listen to when there's nobody else there with me, it's really comforting to be able to hear them just be silly silly goofy boys

[@asiaswartzentruber9573]

same

[@UsotheMarshmallow]

this man ate many amiibo figures and a banana without removing its peel hes wonderful and please listen to his advice and anecdotes, they're very valuable

[@Partygay93]

"I'm married married MARRIED" -Griffin McElroy (a very good boy)

[@whalesharko4465]

You just watched over 90 minutes of Griffin talking Feels like 5 though doesn't it?

[@weirdaljedifan2]

Jesus, I thought you were kidding. It just flew by!

[@whalesharko4465]

@@weirdaljedifan2 haha I was quoting a video Justin and Griffin did But yes it really did fly, this man has a way with words

[@Epic0Studios]

I'm watching this the night before my graduation and I am absolutely bawling . I am so grateful for this to exist.

[@yeet4838]

congratulations!!

[@cinnamonro3344]

Congrats man!

[@Kalesryan]

I swear to God I thought whenever Griffin said that he was in Forbes 30 under 30, I thought he was doing a goof but it’s true I am so floored.

[@pocketmayhem1350]

Watching this and listening to all his achievements after watching amibo corner

[@hayesowens]

I recently discovered the McElroy brothers and it is bizarre to listen to Griffin speak here. I too am from Appalachia, have two older brothers, and I lost my mother to cancer when I was in my early 20's. I guess it's not that strange to have some demographic similarities with another white dude on the internet, but this feels sort of uncanny to me. Anyway, I obviously relate and I really appreciate Griffin's talk. Love these dudes.

[@Brainsnap]

loved the talk, am zero percent surprised that the questions are as awkward as the ones on MBMBAM shows used to be

[@Partygay93]

The way that he can instantly read that a person asking a question is nervous, and self-deprecates to make them feel at ease... Umami.

[@guytorie]

"We were at a crossroads, right then and there, where it could have gone either way." Griffin's over here making me hope there's no such thing as alternate universes for a second.

[@kellkeefe1375]

oh my god imagine griffin as a youth minister

[@bunloaf_farms]

As much as I love watching and of the McElroys speak in public, their audience interactions really betray how genuine they are. Griffin seems to seem so relaxed with the QnA. It's like he doesn't enjoy talking only about himself, but enjoys helping others through himself.

[@Alexandr.ine2005]

My favorite thing is that someone went up and asked FMK for Taako, Merle and Magnus and Griffin straight up said no. I absolutely respect that. Where do you even go after that? Your life is basically over at that point.

[@nicholasstampar454]

Griffin dropping Marco Rubio humor while in Florida -- massive comedy flex

[@fige0n]

"unintentionally, but that doesn't matter, a lot of hurtful shit" I am SO glad he said that. I am so so so glad he acknowledged the fact that it doesn't matter the intention behind whatever they said, but the fact of the matter is that it was hurtful/insulting/offensive/etc. a LOT of content creators today don't realize the impact of what they say outside of their own brain. some of these ppl are like "I said a racial slur but its okay because I didn't mean it to be offensive!" that isn't a valid argument.

[@cyberstevie]

"Or, we could decide to never let each other out of our sight ever again."

[@glorms4484]

"im 20 and pokemons the only thing i can think about" god that is a mood

[@vesperriver803]

Imagine griffin as a youth ministry pastor Edit: thanks for likes

[@XanBcoo]

I can see it

[@aly2833]

*Griffin appearing from a cloud of vape fog*: ALRIGHT KIDS PUT YOUR BIBLES IN THE CLOWN BOX

[@qbj]

Today we're gonna talk about a very special verse: John 4:20 praise it

[@josephmullen4553]

Imagine Griffin as the front man of Weezer

[@ZanraiKid]

"My name is Sprite Pepsi, and I'm abstinence until I die!"

[@MidoriJane12]

“i’m a clown man. i’m a child boy.”

[@simplyamyg]

I gOt tO pLaY jEsUs -Griffin McElroy 2k19

[@townbug]

I never knew what happened to their mother until today. It's really refreshing and emotional to know that a family as amazing as theirs went through such internal hardship.

[@themardbard9096]

Yo, what Griffin said about just "being there" for a friend who's lost someone is REAL. If you have a friend who loses someone (I'm coming from the perspective of losing a parent but losing anyone close is devastating), spend time with that friend. Be there for them. They feel incredibly alone, and literally doing anything to spend time with them and support them goes so much farther than you could ever know. If your friend is grieving, it's scary to not know what to do, but if you're worrying about it, you're already doing a good job caring about your friend. Reaching out and supporting them, literally doing anything, is the kind of help that only you can provide and it means so much. Thank you for caring about and supporting your friends. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@DoteyDeer]

Hi! I was the person who asked this question, and I've spent the past several months feeling awful about asking him about something that is personal and painful, and I've been thinking about writing to him to apologize. I may still do that, but I'm glad that someone appreciated his advice too! Thank you.

[@patrickinosanto7963]

Really great speech from Mr. Sprite Pepsi. He seems like a cool dude.

[@curbgrinder111]

It's amazing how her just plows through that anxiety. You can see him scratching and uming but he never breaks his flow.

[@Laizerdisk]

TAZ: The gritty reboot of the Tasmanian Devil, written by Griffin McElroy, coming to theaters 2022

[@nlm2nd]

Will he look like Sonic or like Pikachu?

[@valentine4104]

@@nlm2nd he sure will

[@MCPT59]

The Taz Rebellion: Tweety Must Die

[@taakotuesday7878]

"Earth doesn't exist in Star Wars"-Editor"-Griffin McElroy

[@kingcole5977]

"Earth doesn't exist in Star Wars"-Editor"-Griffin McElroy"-Travis

[@taakotuesdays]

I can see Griffin’s anxiety and him pushing through it and I hope he knows I’m proud. *shouting at the sky as if I’m threatening God* GRIFFIN I LOVE YOU AND IM PROUD OF YOU AND I HOPE YOU KNOW THIS AND THAT YOURE HAVING AN AMAZING DAY

[@othergeorgea]

Elizabeth Powell good profile picture

[@taakotuesdays]

ominous warning same to you

[@cailevans728]

"what will you do if yahoo answers ever gets shut down?" WHOA very prophetic question now lmao

[@forrestrichard8133]

“If it weren’t for Gallagher I wouldn’t be here.” -Griffin McElroy

[@LiveAndLetLive2024]

Amazing

[@rissehx3]

Sweet baby brother Griffin the verbose intellectual

[@clownjunction]

"if you're lazy like us" he says after talking for an hour about how much work he does and has done his whole career

[@alexholt1642]

Griffin made it 3:23 in before he said boy. That’s the internet’s sweet baby brother for ya

[@aspenlawrence835]

God the bit about losing a parent is so painfully relatable. Seeing the boys manage so well after something like that gives me hope

[@idrathergotohell5215]

I hope you're doing well ❤️

[@aspenlawrence835]

@@idrathergotohell5215Really sweet of you to reply to this. I actually am, thank you 💚 time makes things much easier, even if it still hurts sometimes.

[@ripnecco5477]

41:33 I spontaneously started tearing up because I read that short story and vaguely remembered the author name and for some inexplicable reason NEVER connected the two synapses together to realize it was the same Griffin McElroy and that story is my favorite out of the collection, I just had the realization that Griffin McElroy has contributed to the Star Wars canon and I’m just crying! Ok!

[@user-yl2so8db5t]

Really appreciate him talking about the importance of diversity in storytelling and abt how it’s impt despite some ppl thinking it isn’t bc I’ve seen some really negative commentary from fans abt mcelroys “pandering” to ppl and abt “this person is poc/lgbt for NO reason I don’t see how this moves the narrative forward”. That sorta thing can be really discouraging for ppl like me who share the same identities as some of the characters the mcelroys represent so I really appreciate them always standing by/not downplaying the importance of diversity. It makes me feel safe in a way that few other spaces/ people do.

[@whoogh]

hi! Honestly I used to think the same thing as those negative fans. It was genuinely frustrating to see characters being called lgbt while also not really integrating that aspect of their character into the main story. and honestly? I think this comment and some others / other people have changed my mind. that feeling of being safe and encouragement to people just by showing the audience that *these characters are just as relevant and important and don't need to constantly remind you of their orientation / gender* is such a wholesome and profound feeling that even I started to understand a lot more after listening to TAZ. so thanks for posting stuff like this, its really important.

[@Royal_Fortune]

@@whoogh the things that bothers people like me isn't that they exist in media as characters. The reason is that some or even many of these characters solely came into existence because they are marketing tools. I cant count the amount of unnecessary moments a character was pushed as gay and nothing much else was said. I've seen commercials that flaunt and products that exploit it. Gay characters aren't bad, but how they are used and the intentions behind why they exist are!

[@themardbard9096]

Cheers, mate. I feel the same. Including diverse characters without making their diversity The Point isn't pandering, it's humanizing and more realistic storytelling.

[@jenjen2239]

it's so annoying bc characters can be cis, straight, white, and it doesn't have to mean anything as they're seen as the "default". as soon as a character strays from that, they need a purpose. they cant just BE gay or trans or a person of color..

[@zibbitybibbitybop]

What the McElroys do right about diversity is that they have it without lampshading it. There are gay characters, trans characters, characters of different races, etc, and they're just there, doing what they do and being awesome without making a big deal out of it. If you want to normalize diversity, this is how you do it - without unnecessary fanfare.

[@elizabeththomas6075]

As someone who graduated from a Florida University (USF) in the past year, I have realized that my worst life mistake was not going to FSU to see this legend live on stage

[@taragilesbie94]

As a UCF alum I agree that going to USF is always a mistake

[@elizabeththomas6075]

Allison Moss honestly facts that school sucked lmao

[@ren7983]

*my love for griffin mcelroy intensifies*

[@jackie987456321]

I love this TEDtalk

[@eoincampbell1584]

um his name is Griffin

[@stephenholt6956]

1:16:39 - Well that hits differently now

[@DianeJasmine]

lily: I host a podcast called me: oh god don't lily: the good boys good girls me: oh shit! i've listened to that!

[@jamiedraper1149]

Griffin and all the McElroys give me hope for a better tomorrow. Hearing him talk about their grief is so moving. I lost my mum, dad, uncle and gran in a short space of time, I hope one day I can pull myself out of this hole and create some smiles and laughter in the same way these wonderful people have

[@99Michael]

"Previously on the Adventure Zone." One of the great pleasures to hear over a set of headphones.

[@ink7761]

or at least it used to be

[@emilyc3733]

I love how often people who have these amazing careers and who I look up to had no fucking idea what they were doing at 19 either because it helps a little with the panic

[@JokeDeity2]

I've only been aware of the McElroy's for about a week and I have to say they all just seem like genuinely wonderful people.

[@dans1018]

goofs aside, this is so cool. i'm a journalism student and i've been really inspired by all of the mcelroys' content for so long. i know that i'd love to someday make something as groundbreaking and influential as TAZ (or some of the other mcelroy products), but it's so easy to think that it'll never be new enough, good enough, etc. OR that you're not even equipped to make it with the skill set you have. i love griffin's point that it's okay to not totally know what you're doing, because then you'll have the space to really learn new things and grow as a person. it's awesome to hear him articulate his creative process and give advice. griffin's great, man

[@elijahh2220]

What the hell kind of magical powers does Griffin have for the auto-generated subtitles to be so accurate on this?

[@_grayvity]

This shook me to my core. My mom died suddenly in 2017 and Im in tears that the McElroys truly understand. And they're succeeding. It gives me hope. I haven't had that in a very long time.

[@ryoki_PH]

OH MY GOD LILY WAS THERE??? I LOVE Lily's content. I was just really surprised to hear her. If you haven't heard of her go check out her stuff it's really good. And also this whole presentation in general is super good and a big thank you to Griffin for it

[@tulips3179]

HELL YEA SOMEONE ELSE IS A LILY FAN HERE

[@wafflemaker6590]

Finally pure griffin talking without any interruptions

[@quicktelling7050]

What he said about the adverse effects of social isolation really hit home for me. No one else has given me this kind of clarity about my creative mental state.Thanks, baby brother.

[@maya-zh1es]

Y'all, Griffin is really great at public speaking.

[@2745joker]

"Does anyone know how to run a sound board?" Oh man I would have loved to work for them!

[@J_Kwan]

I saw the thumbnail and just knew he was dying at the podium. BUT IT WAS A GREAT SPEECH.

[@WispyWoodsman]

"What will you do if Yahoo Answers ever shuts down?" Oof.

[@adamburgers]

At 6:02 when we talks about brothers and "weirdly they share the same birthday" - they're both quite likely Valentines babies 😂

[@Mooseplatoon]

I can't say I was expecting to be in tears 14 minutes into this talk but here we are.

[@ghostification]

ok everyone else has covered how he did amazing and how sad his story was so im gonna just put my input in i love listening to his voice its very good for my ears and i love his voice this hour and a half was a blessing to my ears

[@ripnecco5477]

maxb0t His voice, Justin and Travis too, but his voice is so comforting to me at this point because I’ve been through so many intense life experiences with his content there to help get me through it and it’s just crazy in this future we live in how deeply important one person can be to so many other people. The three of them feel like big brothers to me and they’ll probably never know who I am but I just hope that they know that the work they’ve done has been so worth it for the sakes of complete strangers’ lives. ♥️

[@jackieboyborden]

He is so patient and giving with the audience questions. What a good boy

[@aether413]

"hi I'm Lillie!" Me: ok "I actually host a podcast called The Good Boys Girls" Me: *B L U E* She said Griffin talked at her school but I didn't realize that that was her!!!!

[@dogmouthhorse]

an icon...... a badvertising queen living her best life

[@catgirlmp4]

i legit did like a double take at that i so wasnt expecting her to be in this lmao

[@Fralexion]

Wait WHAT Penny's friend does a podcast about MBMBaM?!

[@dogmouthhorse]

@@Fralexion oh buddy you gotta listen to good boys girls w i believe blue and hayley? and badvertising with them and penny

[@Fralexion]

@@dogmouthhorse I just started to a couple hours ago, they're all very good girls

[@septumpunch7797]

Me: huh I wonder what that vibe from the brothers and clint is? Like there is a vibe that I cannot place and I don't kno- Griffin: "southern Baptist" OH THAT'S WHAT IT IS

[@djfrogtime9956]

this is in a playlist of mbmbam animatics?? they’re right of course griffin’s true state is in the world of animate we all know this

[@bEccleston]

The McElroys’ voices make me so calm. I’m listening to this while studying in loop and it’s just so calming

[@MidoriJane12]

i had to rewatch how the dude said “griffin mcelroy” the last time a FEW TIMES because it just makes me happy. the emphasis

[@teagfree]

this was so truly buckwild to watch,, (like one of those Rowdy Boys giving a Lecture??? at a Uni??) but also like i really needed this. I as approach my senior year of high school i keep getting asked what im going to do with my future and i really just DOnt KNow, so hearing one of my favorite people talk abt all his trials and jobs that he didnt stick with and how his career path has not been linear was so reassuring.

[@birdbride1504]

im actually tearing up, im SO proud of them

[@davidfittanto2385]

Bryan, I am so proud of zem

[@bexiewoo]

I THOUGHT THAT THE FIRST QUESTION ASKER WAS NICK ROBINSON AND I GOT SO SCARED

[@plushs]

oh, griffin absolutely would NOT let him in

[@eeyore2754]

Griffin my beautiful clown boy, my mint man, vore corner kid, I’m so proud

[@JoBrOsLoveeee]

God I love Griffin so much, so happy youtube put this in my recommendations. Hoping the brothers are able to do more talks like this soon