Atomic Shrimp Advent Calendar - 4th December 2024 - Lego

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

That sound, of a hand swishing through an unruly pile of Lego, trying to uncover the right thing when the owner of the limb barely has a concept of what that "right thing" even is. Pure catharsis.

[@andrewcoates6641]

To me that sound must seem to Eva to be similar to the sound of the surf racing through the shingle on the beach when she is searching for her perfect stone to play with on your walks with her. In short Eva is trying to join you in a game that she invented. If I were you I think that I would want to check her mouth after she has been chewing on the sharp edges and corners of the Lego bricks for any tiny bleeds from her teeth and her roof of her mouth. I must admit that I never thought that I would ever while away a quiet afternoon watching two adults building Lego blocks together.

[@dees3179]

Thank you so much to Jenny for being so present in this video, it was lovely to see you guys play together. That’s my dream.

[@liserjones8465]

If you haven't subscribed to this channel please do it now - let's get Atomic Shrimp a million subs for Christmas - he deserves it!

[@seasmacfarlane6418]

Absolutely. This is far and away the best channel on KZbin ❤😊.

[@daneekaplan4284]

I've been here since 6K subs and for years I marveled that he didn't blow up since it's always so interesting here. When he did , finally catch on, the world felt right again.

[@Mischief_Manager93]

IMO he should've reached 1M ages ago. He's like that cool uncle who always does fun and interesting things with you. As well as being a wealth of knowledge.

[@SpyroTek]

​@@Mischief_Manager93I reckon its because his content is so varied. Which is fine for me but probably not for the masses.

[@Mischief_Manager93]

@@SpyroTek probably

[@President_Starscream]

The hardest part of playing with Lego as an adult is sitting on the floor.

[@joannewall5499]

I got cheap foldaway table

[@DLC-sy7pp]

You're not wrong!😂

[@President_Starscream]

@@joannewall5499 I got one to do perler beads on, but it quickly collected too much clutter to be usable. Guess I need to do some spring cleaning.

[@Cinnamon_Shaey]

Based

[@wanderingchook1193]

I think the hardest part of playing Lego is getting up off the floor ^_^

[@MD-ch3sw]

Eva was definitely thinking “hey if you guys are playing, I’m playing too”

[@mikekuppen6256]

There might be a real rock hiding somewhere in that pile...

[@audieswatchingthis]

I just love that Jenny and Eva are in the Advent videos. Makes the calendar just that much more special ❤❤

[@annellora]

I really love how Eva isn't exactly sure what's happening but she wants to be a part of it anyways

[@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer]

It's the forbidden pebbles.

[@Josh-bd3mt]

@@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomerno rock, much confuse

[@Vacuoustom]

This was very wholesome and a great example of why people shouldn't be so uptight and self conscious about how they spend their free time. We were all children once and it's great to let our inner child out regularly and it can be a great way to get creative and get parts of our brains we leave idle working. Much love and I'm really enjoying the Advent videos ~ Tom

[@suemills5108]

What I love about this series is that, just like in a real advent calendar, we don’t know what we will get to see until we have clicked and started watching! This makes this so much fun! Thank you for this, it really brightens up my days :)

[@HelenBradley]

And the actual calendar options are all out of left field so far. It’s like the world is his oyster!

[@suemills5108]

@ Indeed! I love that he takes us on a weird and wonderful journey of a wondrous world! :)

[@regina_phalange]

Even though it's not a "major" talking/to camera appearance, please tell Jenny that we appreciate her being in the video! Lovely to see you both (and little menace Eva) just chilling out and doing something so simple yet satisfying. Thanks also to Kevin for somewhat keeping the peace 🤣

[@GGson123]

I love all of your content (especially the budget cooking challenges), but I have to say there's something about the videos of yourself and Jenny that make me feel remarkably comfortable and at ease.

[@Scum42]

This is my favorite slow TV you've ever made. Sitting in the living room playing with Lego, with a dog just doing whatever in the background. The nostalgia is overwhelming.

[@kellyrowe4075]

This is a perfect reminder that just because you’ve “grown up” doesn’t mean you have to throw away the things you found fun as a child. Please never forget what it’s like to have moments of childlike wonder in my opinion that’s the key to happiness.

[@rowanofravara]

Mike: 'but... you seem to have managed quite well there...' Jenny: '... yeah' Low key flex of the year. The chalet was simply magnificent! Love you guys

[@azteclady]

I love this so much! When my offspring moved out, they left behind a lot of LEGO, and for years it was stored under a bed. I gave it to a friend whose child played with it for years, and recently they've passed it on to friend of theirs with younger children who went wild. My hope is that that container keeps moving forward.

[@truilui]

I love this series so much. It brings some much needed joy to the end of the year chaos I experience at work. Thank you!

[@KodiakDunne]

I know it's just sheer coincidence but because of the difference in time zones when you upload these advent videos, it's always at the stroke of midnight for me and that's really fitting for the advent calendar, it really adds to my experience.

[@sigilpaw]

almost same here! it comes out right at 1, but i get off work around 12-1230 during seasonal so it's perfect for right when i get home. reminds me a brand new day is here after a long day working

[@joshuagraham1800]

I love how shrimps first idea is to build a space ship, there is just something fitting about that I think.

[@chezmoi42]

While Jenny builds a house for them to fly home to.

[@tenthz]

As someone who's favorite lego activity was SORTING the lego, that big mess of them being dumped out stabbed me right in the heart.

[@ArtSMRdianne]

As a kid, we would have these small wooden drawers from ikea. My mom would sort everything per item and build pretty villages when we went to bed. Then when morning came we ran down excited to see what village rose during the night and we would play with it.

[@tenthz]

@ArtSMRdianne that's a delightful memory!

[@archiehogg7905]

Best advent calendar I’ve ever had!

[@anonuser9367]

Enjoyed this, Eva clearly puzzled by the indoor beach full of coloured square rocks. A few years ago we had old friends over for a 70s themed Christmas and my childhood Lego came out the loft for a similar activity. Had great fun sitting on the floor & lost in our imagination, until we finished and tried to stand up. these old bones eh....

[@pawel8365]

I got a good laugh when I saw Eva grab "Kevin" the piggy - we gave that same piggy to my partners parent's dog and he was obsessed, the poor pig only lasted a week... But something about the "grunt" really pleases dogs for some reason...

[@AtomicShrimp]

This is Kevin (Bacon) the Fourteenth and he's been one of Eva's favourite toys for a few years now. In her younger years, Eva was quite the Destroyer of Rubber Pigs, so Kevin's predecessors did not enjoy such longevity as Kevin XIV

[@julieannecarlson6507]

😂 we have Grunty pig toy here in Melbourne AUS. My boss's rotty destroyed in about 5 mins.😅 love Leggo. Xx😊

[@pawel8365]

@@AtomicShrimpI've gone down the pig-hole, and found there are other animals with the same grunt function, for example hippos. I will keep a look out for further grunting dog toys.

[@kevinrvh]

As a Kevin myself, I almost spit my coffee out when Shrimp said "don't play with Kevin". Absolutely hilarious.

[@rosemarymee]

@@kevinrvhHe also said to the dog :”You don’t play with Lego!” which made me smile.

[@littlelisa476]

I love that standing on Lego doesn't seem to be a problem for puppy paws.. Thank you for the Advent countdown! And a very early Merry Christmas!

[@findmeinthefuture.]

Eva is fulfilling her dogly duties by insisting on being right in the middle of everything at all times XD

[@oliverg6864]

I loved when Eva dragged her bed over near you guys, it was so cute! It's so nice how pets always seem to want to be near where their humans are, even if they could go anywhere in the house they usually choose to be near you (at least in my experience). It's such a blessing, and a curse when they keep messing up your activities lol!! Can't be mad at them though they're too darn cute.

[@keeperofthekeys84]

Love these daily videos. Your videos have always been a great source of comfort for me, as they remind me to slow down, take a moment, and be intentionally curious. My health has taken a pretty intense nosedive over the past few months and I am currently stuck in bed recovering from what will my second surgery since the summer. Thank you for these wonderful, daily treats to look forward to as I recover and hopefully get back on my feet for good!

[@liserjones8465]

Take your time to recover so you can properly get back on your feet with no set backs x

[@LethologicaGaming]

Not sure if anyone else commented on this, but I really appreciate your in spirit of advent titles and thumbnails. Most people show what's gonna happens but you keep it a surprise !

[@juanitatabe7472]

Being a massive Lego fan I loved tonight’s vlog. I built the Lego Christmas wreath this week.

[@jakehardy8829]

My partner finds it really strange that I put a sheet down when our daughter and I play with lego - I can show her this video to prove at least 2 other people do it!

[@fieryhun]

Well of course it makes life so much easier to clean up!

[@wanderingchook1193]

Theres something relaxing about the sounds of someone digging through a pile of lego. Thank you!

[@spiralfirst6488]

What a loyal following. 8,500 of us so far, watched lego for twenty minutes and enjoyed it.

[@jeanpearce8160]

Jennys house was brilliant 👏. Really enjoying your advent calender & Eva is a little 🌟. Thanks.

[@gravic48]

Dogs are like toddlers - if they think your attention is on something else they try to focus it back on them 😂 I got the lego out at a church group recently and loved watching the adults enjoying playing, it's something we should do more often, it would help take away some of the stress of adulting x

[@stephesky]

Just dropping in to say thank you so much for this lovely series. You’ve released them just as it’s evening here in Australia. My family and I open our respective advent calendars (book for baby, tea for mum, beer for dad and treats for dogs) then we sit down under the aircon and watch your advent video with the Christmas tree twinkling in the background. It’s so festive.

[@wanderingchook1193]

It's always just after my kids' bedtime here in Victoria, australia and i get enoughh time to leisurly make a cuppa and grab a couple of 'sewing tin bikkies' before sitting down to watch atomic shrimps lovely advent videos. truely blessed.

[@sunnasmilieu]

10/10 advent calendar door. Cozy as heck

[@Sololop]

Mike, your ability to take the simple, mundane thoughts of all (I want to build with lego) and make it a reality, is truly remarkable. With the stress and pull of life's responsibilities, it is so easy to let those thoughts vanish. We all need more time with the simple things.

[@PennyVickers]

On rainy days when I was young, I used to get my stamp collection (which I still have after 60yrs) it was my internet back then, a gateway to the world.

[@rosemarymee]

I used to wonder about the mentality of countries which had triangular stamps…

[@katrijndekeersmaecker1904]

As a child of the 21st century (well, mostly anyway) I'm curious. What do you do with a stamp collection? Do you just look at it, or is there some other activity involved?

[@rosemarymee]

⁠1. You learn the name of the country in its own language e.g. Suomi is Finland. 2. You learn to recognise what is important for a country e.g. a portrait of the Queen versus a new hydroelectric dam. 3. You swap with other people so that you learn trading skills. 4. You might make some money by buying stamps with accidental imperfections. 5. You learn the virtue of recycling. 6. If you have no imagination you just gaze dumbly at your collection. I mainly did 1 and 2. 😊

[@Dinki-Di]

What a great way to spend a day. Just watching this makes my heart happy 🎉🎉

[@JoranaRowan]

Oh my word! Eva playing with Kevin the schnorting piggy is just adorable! What a lovely way to spend the afternoon - family time xx

[@pjn7136]

Eva: “Look at all of those colorful rocks… Hey, wait a minute!”

[@dubiouscircuits]

The detail on the house is superb, properly bonded brickwork, perfect roof tiling and use of long pieces as lintels, plus it looked Christmasy with the colours. It’s a 10 for Jen.

[@PaulMab9]

These have been so wonderful. I do not come from a very festive home, and am swarmed with work these days. This is something special.

[@ServantOfBoron]

OMG You own the gray space baseplate with craters!!

[@ArchDukeTheDuck]

Eva said, “You’re playing with your toys, I want to play with mine!”

[@pixie706]

Mike looks like Eva digging on the beach 😊😊Jenny's house is a palace

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

This is the most amazing, wonderful thing I have ever seen. Thank you for demonstrating that grown-ups are allowed to play with Lego too! I get so much stick sometimes for getting Lego sets, and watching you two sit there just running your hands through a giant pile of Lego pieces and building whatever comes to mind makes me so happy!

[@mollymoo402]

You have no idea how happy your Advent Series makes me. When the music comes on, I can't help but smile. Thank you.

[@carolmartin1298]

My son got me a couple of Lego kits a year or 2 ago, I love them! I can't sit on the floor anymore, but the kitchen table works just fine. Thanks for this, Mike and family. I agree, what a great way to spend a rainy day.

[@paulcullen814]

I used to use my Lego to build bridges for my Scalextric, then have my train track running under the bridges and have the trains going round whilst the cars raced around the track.

[@Rob17Cotton]

That is awesome 😎 I never thought of combining Scalextric & Lego

[@rosemarymee]

Did you become an engineer when you grew up?

[@RaunienTheFirst]

Honestly, that sounds like the dream

[@juh-roon]

Loving the format. Lego is always fun, no matter your age.

[@Jimatkins3271]

It's not if you tread on it barefoot 😂

[@juh-roon]

@timwatkins3271 So true. So true I can still feel the last one.

[@janegoulding5569]

Part of me just for a moment wanted to sort it into containers of colours, or size, or shape, and then I remembered the fun of scrabbling through the various piles, and then the joy when finally you alight on just the bit you need. It's the same therapeutic vibes as sifting through pebbles on the beach, or pieces of a jigsaw.

[@brucehall1600]

I could get down on the floor, probably but getting up might be another story... I would need some furniture to use for help to get up... lol

[@PlanetZhooZhoo]

Wow, house LEGO! I was going to say I don't possess a single piece, but then I remembered I've bought a set for my mum for Christmas. She's 86 and has recently experienced The Re-LEGOing.

[@HelenBradley]

Oh my god that’s awesome! Go your mum

[@eloquentsarcasm]

At the age of 55 I recently bought myself a Lego kit, the Mars Perseverance Rover, with additional lighting kit. Brought back many great memories of playing with Lego as a kid, but by all that's holy, how did I endure sitting on the floor and how did my knees survive hours of building back then? Glad I'm not the only one commenting about dealing with the floor, lol.

[@vikkij5221]

If you think about it, Vikings always wanted to conquer Europe and get it's riches... in the end, they succeeded. Through Lego ;D

[@EEPROM42]

I must say, I find this *absolutely* cozy viewing. It's a lovely little slice of life, getting to watch the family just get together for about 20 minutes and just mess about with Lego while playing with the dog. This whole series has been *precisely* the level of cozy and wholesome that I've needed, and frankly, looked forward to as things get colder and darker. Between this and the enthusiasm Mike's had when he talked about Eva in, I wanna say, day 2. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Happy Holidays!

[@RejonMunchausen]

should probably rescue mine from my parents attic for a power cut situation, candle light, lego and a battery powered record player sounds like quite the cosy way to spend a storm

[@egris00]

You guys have become like a second family to me. Lovely video. ❤️

[@MadeyesJoJo]

These videos are such a treat! You're making my December mornings very lovely and cozy

[@danielrhymes4593]

I saw the first couple of minutes of this video and instantly texted it to my wife (to be! This summer, with luck) saying 'We should do this one day!' It's so nice to see someone older than me having exactly the kind of marriage I want - the sort where 'let's be kids for a bit' is a great and welcome suggestion.

[@mpaws]

Brilliant seeing more of Eva. She obviously loves being with both of you and playing with her toys. Great video enjoying the simple things in life. Neat creations too.

[@LanceCSTCuddy]

I lost all my Lego under sad circumstances (well over 50 kilos of bricks) and this reminds me of what I used to enjoy so much. There are few joys as pure as building something completely random from a big batch of Lego.

[@exmanitor]

Normally I'm not too fond of slow TV, but I really loved this video. Watching you do something creative in real time was really meditative for me. I would love some more similar videos!

[@CosmoMemory91]

That’s just unbelievably sweet, I really can’t articulate how nice it is to have these videos rn. I got laid off about a week ago and this has helped keep me positive so thank you.

[@neovaiitwilight1]

7:58 Eva wanted to join in the cozyness with you two :D

[@amandaliberty08]

So marvelous that you have a hamper of Lego.

[@chasonlapointe]

My inner child is jealous, my knees however would never let me get back off the floor dignity intact...

[@PawsOnTheBalcony]

Came for the advent surprise, stayed for Eva's hilarious antics. It's wonderful what pets get up to when they feel like we're not paying enough attention to them. When she started dragging her bed over, I laughed so hard 😂.

[@vackradelfin]

This has to be my favorite Slow TV episode. Very cozy atmosphere indeed. Helps me unwind after a stressful day.

[@emilyhelms-tippit4053]

I broke into the biggest smile when you said you were building a spaceship. My brother and I grew up with some of the star wars prequel sets and had a ton of fun designing starfighters and acting out what abilities they had. Thanks so much for bringing these sweet memories back to me

[@joannewall5499]

I love Lego, never grow too old of it

[@MichaelEdelman1954]

The modern plastic Lego brick has been around since I was four years old, but only one friend of mine had them. I remember them as being expensive and sort of exotic, as all European toys were back then. My favorite construction toy was an Erector Set that was older than me. It came in a metal tool chest and had a big AC motor and lots of gears, shafts, and pulleys. I used it to build a centrifuge.

[@mightyn8]

Love to see that Eva acts just like my cat Artemis when there's an interesting activity. She also wants to be part of it in some way, even if it's just her playing with her own toys!

[@pollyf2910]

Thank you so much for this!! The sound of scrabbling through the Lego has really warmed my heart. I'm away from my younger brothers (the household Lego-lovers) at uni, feeling a little homesick and overwhelmed this week, this was just what I needed to hear. You've inspired me to come join you on the floor and do some doodling, restoring my festive spirit no end! Best wishes to you!

[@Styphon]

0:50 "The fireplace is going, the Lego bricks re tipped out, and Eva is all set to show us her creativity."

[@TomMannCenturia]

The house looks sturdier than the one I live in, and only marginally smaller.

[@dragonbrat]

Jenny's house reminds me a Lego house I built as a kid. The Lego pine trees, umbrella, and fencing really take me back.

[@thehoneybadger1223]

I long to grow into a life like this. Happy and content doing what you love, with company you love. What a fun way to spned a day!

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I'm loving these Advent Calendar series videos - thank you Shrimp! Legos have re-entered our lives in the past year and we're in deep.

[@d.awdreygore]

Mike, these videos are a bright light in one of the darkest times of my life. Thank you!

[@TempusSolum]

These advent videos are a unique idea and a load of fun. Thank you for these.

[@royston1928]

Imagine if the world was full of Mike and Jennys. What a great place it would be! Loving these advent videos!

[@tonettalover]

This reminds me of my childhood. My grandma had a big tub of lego and we would do the exact same as you guys. Empty it on the floor in front of the tv and play all afternoon with it. Thanks for the memories

[@migueljara9399]

These videos are so good. I’ll probably end up rewatching them next Christmas again

[@hildevandingenen-md4jy]

That’s me and my sister about 50 years ago!! We loved playing LEGO. Then there were only the basic blocks. Except for the train… But now, you could make a computer!

[@mandym2808]

Love the noise of the Lego as you sift through

[@hilarysoloff8936]

"It's quite a pile of Lego we've got here". Yep! 😃 Adding, now I have watched the whole video: really enjoyed seeing such different designs at the end. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon 🎄

[@ShellyS2060]

I can't decide if I am surprised that the Lego aren't all sorted or if the beautiful chaos makes perfect sense. Thank you for a lovely visit.

[@elizabethrennick9407]

Eva you are priceless I had to laugh when she brought her bed out she’s fabulous

[@ThatsSoPsyduck]

You two are such couple goals ❤❤ Also my old doggo really loves watching Eva barking and playing. She was also fascinated by the synth in an earlier video I watched yesterday

[@cphilips502]

I love how this a reminder of 'playing' on something other than a smartphone or doom-scrolling through social media when you can't go outside. I doubly love that Eva recognised that you were playing, so bought her toys out too.

[@marcin7228]

My girlfriend recieved a pretty depressing counterfeit stationary advent calendar and you are saving the day with this series. Thank you for all your work "Mr. Shrimp" as she says. also... SPACESHIP!!

[@thecraftylarder6943]

I do so love the shirts Jenny makes for you. I know she only does them for you, but do let us know if she ever makes to sell!

[@mikekuppen6256]

Just when I thought I couldn´t love the Shrimp household more: LEGO!

[@pressetoascend]

Playing on a blanket with random legos dumped onto it is an essential experience, if you haven’t done it i’d highly recommend it, no matter your age

[@JulesWaterworth]

I cannot express how happy this made me! Thank you!!!!!

[@ununuh]

This is the best Advent calendar I’ve ever seen!

[@livmakes21]

I blinked and it’s been three weeks since I last saw your videos… now time to binge watch them !

[@HelenBradley]

Omg this is such fun. This Advent Series is what the world needs right now 😊🎄

[@xingcat]

What a fun way to spend a rainy day!