Be More Chill: Book vs Musical

[@stopmrsaturn]

I haven't read the book or know half of the damn musical, but from what I'm hearing: the book- Everyone is a dick except the Squip the play- Everyone is ok except the Squip seems reasonable

[@DewSocks]

WeAreAllFandomTrash lmao

[@DewSocks]

WeAreAllFandomTrash and I agree with your username

[@ThatLazySnail]

This is PERFECT! Your comment is the TLDR for my video

[@stopmrsaturn]

thank you lmao

[@lavalamp9007]

Daniel SHEN I don't remember him cheating on her?? I don't know if I missed something but I thought he was just kind of a jerk to her.

[@alceek6905]

He swallowed the smart tictac

[@ThatLazySnail]

ITS FROM JAPAN!!!!!!

[@mclemons5599]

ITS A GREY OBLONG PILL

[@RainySideUp]

QUANTUM NANO-TECHNOLOGY CPU!!

[@DaAether]

THE QUANTUM COMPUTER IN THE PILL WILL TRAVEL THROUGH YOUR BLOOD

[@sftblueby6649]

The Nerd Alyssa The smartest tic tac of all

[@bambiepan9964]

I think Michael is everyone's favorite character so you're not alone lmao

[@ThatLazySnail]

Bambie Pan MICHAEL IS THE BEST OKAY I LOVE HIM (he deserved better from Jeremy)

[@virgil.6539]

Bambie Pan Book Michael is not... Good...

[@bambiepan9964]

EmiBeanie because he's great

[@sisikaddams9281]

haha nope. my favorite is Rich. I just love that tiny jock

[@zombiegbf]

nah man, rich has gotta be my best boy,, i can relate to him a lot more :o

[@vernxen3498]

ITS A GRAY OBLONG PILL, QUANTUM NANO-TECHNOLOGY CPU.

[@ThatLazySnail]

ITS FROM JAAPAAAN!!!!!

[@vernxen3498]

That Lazy SNAIL Xd

[@-edileox-7043]

Biscuit Sketches THE WUANTUM COMPUTER IN THE PILL WILL TRAVEL THRU UR BLOOD UNTILL IT IMPLANTS IN UR BRAIN AND IT TELLS U WOT TO DOOO

[@Geekyguru123]

I read that as "gay oblong pill"

[@j-6833]

Abby O'Connell Michael?!

[@matthewclayton6367]

The Book: Michael is not gay The Musical: Michael is gay

[@ThatLazySnail]

TRUE

[@larakeenan9150]

Yes I definitely prefer the musical yes.

[@jude8067]

Yeah I got pretty upset....

[@crysisaverted]

Matthew Clayton basically: Book Michael: We're not gay. Musical Michael: *WE'RE SO NOT GAYYYYY*

[@dariaroman8560]

Michael is an ally in the musical. It's canon.

[@boredwithyoutube_745]

So i kinda can compare a bit (i guess) Musical Christine- adorable, likeable, theather dork, ADD. Book Christine- basically Chloe combined with Brooke.

[@ThatLazySnail]

TRUE

[@nana_chan06]

I read the book, then listened to the songs. And I can tell you that you are, 100% correct

[@D0p3dUpD0g]

IKR

[@ValpCreates]

Musical Christine is my spirit animal, I love that girl! She’s Ma favorite personally. Just my opinion

[@3sides1eye28]

Best possible universe: book squip and musical everyone else

[@ThatLazySnail]

YES EXACTLY

[@ca1lmekitty360]

I actually prefer the squip as a villain tbh

[@sophielovesgamingytfanofza911]

@@ca1lmekitty360 same

[@lillianditomasso4241]

YES YES YES

[@ivyg1515]

I'M WRITING THE FANFICTION NO YOU CANT STOP ME- jk i'm trasj

[@maxwellonmars8627]

People who dont watch anime: Why is anime so popular? Me:*Bursts in* ITS FROM JAPANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@ThatLazySnail]

ITS A GREY OBLONG PILL (seriously though anime is great)

[@sunkissedruby7423]

I haven't laughed this much in a long time. Thank you.

[@frankiemontgomery6863]

yES

[@noahE7]

QUANTOM NANO TECHNOLOGY CPU

[@hamiltonbeaniecat2826]

S Q U I P

[@chabalba5914]

I love BMC because Michael

[@ThatLazySnail]

Michael is the bae honestly

[@tinfedora7995]

Sardonic Memory mood

[@emilynuttall1563]

In the bathroom

[@dariaroman8560]

ME TOO

[@TomBoygurl8]

I love book squip he's so precious tbh

[@ThatLazySnail]

SAME! He is so great, his dialogue with Jeremy is so relatable

[@Sam-xq4lu]

ikr!! :D

[@TomBoygurl8]

He didn't mean to,,, I mean, he did in the musical but at least book squip actually cared,,, he literally told Jeremy to get rid of him when he knew he had become a problem,,,,

[@honeymummies2304]

Yes!!! He's so precious I love him so much-

[@c0rmis]

Rightttt

[@ItsCamille735]

I kind of preferred the Squip in the book. He was a metaphor for different medications for dealing with mental illness. It's a side of mental health you almost never see and I'm not as fond of the way they just made him represent low self esteem as a concept.

[@ThatLazySnail]

I definitely preferred book squip. I didn't know he was a metaphor for mental illness though. Now the whole book makes a lot more sense. I often wish I had a squip so that it could help me with my anxiety so I probably should have made that connection.

[@ItsCamille735]

It was honestly one of the most intresting parts of the book for me. Trying different medications until you find the right one is a very common experiance but you almost never see it shown in media. All to often character try one type of medication and then bam they're fine. I really admired Ned Vizzini for attempting to show the process, even if it was in a very out of the box way.

[@metalspine7581]

and also you can change the squips voice

[@Seraserastria]

Honestly I don't have a preference. Book Squip is just so good and I loved him, but Musical Squip is kinda the opposite of Book Squip and I love him just as much. One is a developed character you learn to love and the other is a badass villain that you love to hate.

[@ivyg1515]

@@Seraserastria tbh, when I first listened to BMC, Squip was like the Loki of BMC. He was suave and persuave and a kinda loveable (not the word but I dont know-) in a way. He was the one villain you just really like (Deceit from Sanders Sides, basically-)!

[@honeymummies2304]

The only thing I dislike about the musical is that rich didn't wear a marijuana costume

[@ThatLazySnail]

The halloween costumes in the book really were something

[@somerandomnothings]

iiceicebby ya

[@stanm4769]

Okay so... Book Rich: marijuana Show Rich: Jason mask and a loaf of bread I don’t know which one is more stupid, god I love Rich’s character

[@thegachapeeps9418]

iiceicebby mkay thins to read it

[@Jackieeeisvibing]

Book Michael is the wooorst and book Jeremy needs musical squip to roast him like boiiii

[@ThatLazySnail]

Jeremy just always needs to be roasted though

[@-mafuyufachera-2481]

to me Micheal actually had an original personality in the book what I mean by that is that the Micheal in the book wasn’t the “Child bestie who is just there for you to feel sorry for them” Don’t come for me, just my opinion

[@ocalimirosubso]

@@-mafuyufachera-2481 I definitely love both Michaels, the show michael is more for the representation and for comfort (?) since us (the audience) is supposed to mostly relate to Jeremy if that makes sense. But book Michael was accurate, that’s how teenage boys are, no matter what, they can be jerks, mean, weird, but that’s how teenager boys work. Both are very awesome in my opinion

[@jacksondenney727]

the squip is a literal chill pill

[@ThatLazySnail]

IT IS

[@screwtapee]

oh my god

[@natepeace1737]

“Rich is the most major of the minor characters...” Which is like being the tallest dwarf

[@flaxyus996]

OMG THAT WAS GOOD

[@Tipsy_Turby]

LMAO WAIT THAT WAS PERFECT

[@psychickittiesart6084]

I actually like musical squip more, and I find it hard to paint him as the villain, because he's only doing what he's been programmed to do. Except this time, he acts like he knows what he's doing and needs to do it or else

[@ThatLazySnail]

I feel like musical SQUIP forcing Jeremy to do things was very villain-ish but I guess it could just be his programing? I guess book SQUIP was just programed differently. I still like musical SQUIP a lot (let's save the pitiful children was one of the best songs let's be honest). I can totally see how you would prefer musical SQUIP over book SQUIP.

[@harrisonbaguley5691]

Actually Be More Chill Part Two shows this. The Equip makes Jeremy repeat how he's worthless and makes the Squip wanna die. Jeremy becomes upset because of this and because the Squip's purpose is to improve yet still make happy it's user it attempts to cheer him up. It really shows how the Squip really does want the best for Jeremy, even in the musical.

[@claireschmaltz9704]

I agree because he starts to freak out that everything he tells Jeremy to do to get with Christine keeps going not as planned, so then he asks Jeremy if he really wants Christine and he is contemplating whether or not he is going to do thing, then Jeremy says he will do anything for Christine and the Squip says the only thing I can do is make everyone connected

[@iambluepelt3904]

Idk it seemed that the musical squip was a villain who wanted to take over everyone while the book squip just wanted to help Jeremy but wasn't the best at what he did.

[@sophielovesgamingytfanofza911]

@@ThatLazySnail I agree

[@Antiqua27]

Musical Brooke is my spirit animal. Get inside my mother's car

[@ThatLazySnail]

But seriously though what high school student actually has their own car? Brooke is relatable af

[@grpejelli2476]

XaimsX I'm in me mum's car broom broom

[@blakeywakey768]

Txramisuu gEt oUt mE cAr!!11!!!1

[@madcatkomp]

PIIIII-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-INK-BERRYYYYYYYY

[@screwtapee]

@@ThatLazySnail michael has one

[@Emrad16]

Both versions seem appropriate for what they are trying to do. The musical version of the show would have been too "dramatic" and all over the place for a book, but the book version would have been anticlimactic and underdeveloped. Either way it's a genuinely interesting story and I am loving the musical, even though some of the songs are inherently very sad or sinister the show manages to make all of them catchy and/or fun, which isn't an easy thing to pull off. Also Michael in a Bathroom makes me cry everytime.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Yes exactly, the show and book are perfect for their intended medium. (Michael in the bathroom is sad man)

[@Demonetization_Symbol]

@@ThatLazySnail I honestly would've liked the musical version as a book as well but it works as a play/musical.

[@Teudlanif]

You captured my thoughts _exactly._ Also the fact that I see them kind of separate? Like yes, it's the same names and plot points we all know and love, but other than that I don't really find a definitive connection between the musical and the book; Since everyone who made the musical wasn't Ned Vizzini himself, they kind of had to do just that. Take the familiar names and plot points (not to mention the cliffhanger) then work with what they had. I just can't seem to choose one or the other because they just aren't the same. That doesn't mean I can't compare them, I just can't say 100% which one I "liked more." Anyway, I personally loved the book as much as I did the musical itself. The book was good for a book format and the musical was good for a musical format.

[@Tomcat.Tapes86]

I've read and listened. I cried when Squippy had to leave or "die" in the book. I really do like how he was petrayed in the musical despite him not being as the one in the book. Over all it was such an amazing story cause it has never been done in this Zany fashion💜

[@ThatLazySnail]

Lopal Toaster I love both, I just prefer book SQUIP (he roasted Jeremy so much). The SQUIP "dying" in the book was lowkey traumatic (at least for Jeremy) and I was sad. I love "Let's Save the Pitiful Children" though, that song is such a jam

[@candykitty1019]

Lopal Toaster WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT This has nothing to do with the comment but your profile pic is camp camp ( the best show ever) Im sorry

[@rofalls6490]

Spoiler warning?

[@harrisonbaguley5691]

I feel like the Squip in the book is a much more likable character because they kinda needed a proper villain for the musical and the Squip, basicay controlling Jeremy, was the obvious choice. In the books he truly wants the best for Jeremy and while that is partially represented in the musical he more so just wants to take over the world.

[@kylebroflovski6096]

@@tigerleddy Squip was a better friend then Michael in the book. I was so sad when he died😞

[@nekonat6556]

WHEN YOU REALIZE THAT YOU READ THE BOOK IN LIKE, THIRD GRADE AND DIDNT REMEMBER BUT NOW AND YOURE SHOOOOK

[@ThatLazySnail]

AMAZING

[@Maddie_TMC]

*_shooketh_*

[@dollartreejadenyuki6046]

SO I'M NOT TO YOUNG IS IT TRUE!?

[@super-sizedmcshizzle6235]

*THIRD GRADE?*

[@thecurtains]

Musical Squip is absolute fanfic material

[@ThatLazySnail]

TRUE

[@notherelol]

Musical squip X book squip

[@syd4599]

ThatOne ArtKid nooooooo

[@mirandabee2323]

I wonder what Ned Vizzini would've thought of the musical. I hope he would've liked it. I hope he would've been happy that so many people are into it now, and are reading his book now because of it.

[@ThatLazySnail]

I really hope Ned Vizzini is watching it and the response from heaven.

[@mirandabee2323]

same

[@Puppee101]

In my opinion, i like both the musical and the book. the only thing i really don't like is the book michael. He's just.... it's not my michael. I also have a love for both the musical and book ending and tbh i can never choose between the two; though, i love the SQUIP being the villan and i love love love eric morris william, i also believe the SQUIP is just doing that it's prgrammed to do and it's... not the villan if this makes sense? (Forgive my spelling mistakes it's midnight here). So yeah. I love the musical, yet i love the book. I don't think I can choose a favourite. But, I would say I lean more towards the musical because it's what got me into be more chill in the first place.

[@ThatLazySnail]

I'm a massive Ned Vizzini fan so I love love love love the book, but I listened to the musical first? They are both special and good in their own beautiful ways and I love them both!

[@tinfedora7995]

Puppee101 its actually very possible we could have both types of squip in the near future. maybe not swallow a grey oblong pill, but something like that

[@larakeenan9150]

IKR! I personally was so sad even though the book version of Michael was okay - as in he had a fine personality (he wasn't that annoying) - I still prefer the musical version of Michael. (Also in the musical Boyf-riends could totally be a thing! ♥) And while I think that the Squip in the musical works well which the situation (it was a performance and all), I prefer the book version of the Squip, probably because he is doing what he is programmed to do. It seems more realistic. Or maybe I just like nice characters, like Michael.

[@Insideandout_]

laralovescoffee I believe the person who made the musical said if he made a second one he would totally make Jeremy and Michael get together

[@AntonioTheTurtle]

Yes I need it I need it.

[@lavalamp9007]

Kind of an unpopular opinion but Jake is my favorite character in the musical. I don't know *why* he's my favorite I just really like him. I also feel really bad for him, 'cause his parents abandoned him.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Yeah he has kind of a strange backstory, and we never really get to know that much about him which is sad.

[@lavalamp9007]

That Lazy Snail Yeah. People try to fill in the blanks about what happens to him but it seems like everyone has a different opinion.

[@wompwomp6791]

*they laundered money now they’re on the run* which means the house is empty *so that’s fun*

[@Whyamhere6]

@@wompwomp6791 *ohhhh* *yeahhh*

[@sugar-rice]

2:18 and he has a thing for Asian girls. Me: YES IT WAS MEANT TO BE

[@ThatLazySnail]

:D

[@uploadedpipi2781]

Hannah is everywhere.

[@donutsandgravy3150]

NOOOOOOOOOO

[@20eyewh]

#GayMichael forever!!!

[@sharkie9975]

Why are you the Justin Y of musical Theatre?

[@UltimateHedgehogShadow]

Chloe and Jeremy at the party (Book) Jeremy: "O FUK YE ChLOE" Chloe and Jeremy at the party (Show) Chloe:"CAN U HEAR ME I AM HAVING HOT $EX WITH JEREMYYY" Jeremy: "NO"

[@ThatLazySnail]

So true though

[@thephantomofthemusicalishe8681]

Yeah it was literally rape in the show

[@56fennix]

@@thephantomofthemusicalishe8681 FR LMAO

[@brie5070]

aka all the musical characters were better except for the squip.

[@UltimateHedgehogShadow]

@@brie5070 I agree, while in the book the squip was pretty based

[@brigidoherty]

This is why you don’t swallow tic tacs children

[@ThatLazySnail]

PREACH

[@idontknowuhhhsomething330]

I once swallowed like 20 tic tacs at once hfndbfjanna you can't stop m E

[@sophielovesgamingytfanofza911]

What about normal tictacs such as mint or fruit flavoured

[@Corvids_Tavern]

*me chuging an entire thing of wintergreen tic tacs* just try and stop me!

[@ketchupsnail]

in the book michael is a straight white dude #notmymichael

[@ThatLazySnail]

Agreed, Show Michael is far superior

[@MrMyst]

b ut there isn't anything wrong with straight white dudes------

[@jdk2535]

yes but dweeb latino gay Michael is way better

[@deadchannelletsgo]

never agreed with a comment more

[@rcb.6]

what's wrong with being a straight white dude?

[@katelilyreads]

I currently am waiting to get the book (I have it on hold at my local library) and I'm super excited to read it. I do think I'm a little biased though, since I'm obsessed with the musical 😂

[@ThatLazySnail]

KitKatDraws I personally love them both (for very different reasons) but I will say, show Michael is best Michael and book SQUIP is best SQUIP. It's one of those things where one doesn't ruin the other you know? They're both very true to story and character and you kind of just love them both and how they play off of each other.

[@katelilyreads]

That Lazy Snail You've made me even more excited to read the book! 😊

[@catienutella4069]

Aik

[@RoyalRust]

That Lazy Snail Now I want to are some sort of media where it's show Michael and jeremy, and book squip. Maybe a movie?

[@anatomicalpuppet]

Reading the book because I’ve been obsessed with the musical. Basically, I use the characters’ likenesses and voices from the show in my head as I read. However, I imagine them being separate characters and a totally separate story from the musical.

[@ThatLazySnail]

They are definitely their own thing. Sometimes I like to think that the musical is an alternate reality of the book. So it's the same, but also slightly different.

[@kerahbundy5705]

Michael Mell defense squad

[@ThatLazySnail]

YES

[@triscuit2116]

Kerah Bundy yAAA

[@goneawry9990]

@@triscuit2116 YEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTT BOOOOOOOOIIIIIIIII(or girl. or nonbinary person)

[@julscoolvids1705]

IM HERE! WHERES THE FIGHT?!!!!

[@ruzspruce9984]

okay but I WILL DEFEND BOTH MY MICHAELS

[@taytorbutton5590]

He takes a chill pill 😂 i love bmc

[@ThatLazySnail]

Taylor Cross okay but the SQUIP is literally just a "chill pill"

[@taytorbutton5590]

That Lazy Snail yea, only he ends up being the opposite of "chill" lol

[@snakisgaster8365]

I listened to the a show probably a million times. And read the book once. I adore and love every part of the book, but since I listened to musical first, I don't know if I should be disappointed in the book or the musical. The book was very anticlimactic, but the Squip made everything SO much better. I think the idea of the Squip and Jeremy (and maybe Michael?) having a mutual relationship and writing the book for Christine was very clever. And the fact that Michael was oblivious to everything Jeremy was doing was hilarious. But they never played Apocalypse of the Damned together... IM STILL PISSED. *BUT THIS IS WHY NED VIZZINI IS THE BEST AUTHOR. EVER.*

[@ThatLazySnail]

NED VIZZINI IS THE BEST AUTHOR EVER I TOTALLY AGREE! Your comment basically encapsulates what I was trying to say in my video, there are some really great things about the book and some really great things about the show, they are unique and awesome in their own ways.

[@mthiartschool2872]

My favorite character is actually Jeremy, followed closely by Rich. Still love Michael though. ~Warning: Really Fleckin' Long~ My reasoning (this is coming from someone who has only listened to the musical, not read the book. But I've read the script.. so... that counts?): Jeremy just seems so much more realistic with more realistic character traits and problems than Michael. I feel that when people say things like, "Oh, he's such a jerk! What a douche canoe!" I feel like they are forgetting some major things: 1) Jeremy was completely being bullied by Rich and Jake in the beginning, there's no argument there. 2) Jeremy had neither a mom nor a dad to lean on and get support from. The one that he DID have did literally nothing until the very end of the musical. 3) He was under immense pressure from the Squip and from basically everyone around him. I dunno about you, but personally I make really bad decisions under pressure, and I'm assuming Jeremy is too. 4) Jeremy was *almost raped* by Chloe. How do people just gloss over that?! Does "Do You Wanna Hang?" just not exist?! 5) The Squip was freaking brainwashing him. Can you honestly say you would not have done the same in Jeremy's position? It may seem greedy and stupid now, but he was given the choice to either keep being a 'loser' or get everything he's ever wanted in life. I'm not proud of it, but realistically I would have jumped at that chance. 6) Jeremy isn't psychic. How would he know how his actions would affect those around him, including Michael? Plus, he just seems so sweet to Christine and seems like a genuinely nice guy. Don't get me wrong, I freaking love Michael, but I he just doesn't seem like he could be *real*. Peer pressure doesn't affect him ("There's never been a better time in history to be a loser!") and honestly his character doesn't extend farther than 'Jeremy's friend'. Seriously, the only problem he ever faces revolves around Jeremy (thus creating the tearjerking "Michael in the Bathroom"). You might say, "Well, duh. Jeremy is the MAIN FREAKING CHARACTER." True, however, even other side characters have problems not revolving around Jeremy. Take Christine, for instance. Christine is unsure whether to go out with Jake or not because she doesn't know if he is committed to being in a relationship- after all, he is notoriously a player. This storyline doesn't intertwine with Jeremy's life initially, but all of Michael's problems are because of Jeremy. Also, Michael freaking has no flaws. Again, love the guy, but I find myself particularly liking those who are realistic characters (and let's be honest: everyone has a flaw, and Michael not really having one makes him seem OP, or the musical equivalent). This was never meant to be some kind of Michael hate-speech, I was only just stating my opinion... which nobody asked for and was extremely long. I'll let myself out. (Also I like Rich 'cuz Gerard Canonico is a gift from God, okay? I really don't know why he's my second favorite, only that he is).

[@mthiartschool2872]

Yeah, I don't know how he characters act in the book, because I have yet to read it (planning on getting it soon, though!). From what you said in the video and in the comments, I'm also kinda expecting the Squip to be my favorite book character, even though I quite like how Eric William Morris portrayed the Squip in the show! Also, I kinda got started writing this comment and I just couldn't stop. Glad you found it interesting though :D I was afraid that people might think I was hating on Michael though~

[@KelpieRider]

Cookie Doge I really get what your saying, especially that bit about Chloe, like, that's gonna be traumatic as fuck but pretty much everyone glosses over it. But with micheal, and I might be biased, I do love him, one of what I see as his major flaws is his disregard for Jeremy's feelings ie 2 player game. Jeremy tries to tell michea l about how he feels being so low in their social structure and being bullied bit michea l brushes him off. As well as later when Jeremy tries to tell him what having the squip is like, and showing some major red flags, Michael flies right passed it. And Jeremy was clearly shaken in the bathroom scene, probably in shock, and Michael doesn't notice.

[@ThatLazySnail]

The SQUIP in the book is great, but you are right Eric William Morris did a fantastic job. I didn't think you were hating on Michael either it's your opinion and you had completely valid reasons for saying everything you said. You are totally entitled to your opinion and this comment furthers conversation about the show/video which is all I can ever hope for from comments.

[@antanasmcmullen8868]

((this is for show Michael and Jeremy, not book Michael and Jeremy, mostly since I haven't gotten a copy of the book as it is, and so, haven't read it)) I feel like Michael's disregard for what his peers say is sort of an interesting part of him? Like, you could read into it as him being nonchalant as as shield against what people say. It's surprisingly easy to pretend not to care or act upbeat, and use your friends as a shield to just push away or bottle up how you feel. Because hey, if you have someone else there, it's easier to pretend what people say doesn't matter, or just put on your headphones and drown it out. This is also kind of why Michael in the Bathroom is really sad for me at least, since it's Jeremy very openly casting Michael down and forcing him to acknowledge that he's a loser, as well as abandoning him. On the list of other flaws, we have: -being dependent on Jeremy to a rather unhealthy degree -being pretty lazy honestly -Kind of painfully optimistic to the point of naivety (it'll all be better in college!) That said though, Jeremy is still an awesome character, and I like him as much as I do Michael ^^. They're almost like two sides of how people deal with being bullied, Michael tries to brush it off and pretend it doesn't exist, all while coating it in optimism for the future, and Jeremy wanting to do something about it in the present, and being openly unhappy with his standing. And yeah, Michael could use more flaws, but he does feel like a very real character to me. Honestly, this could also very easily just be me projecting onto Michael at this point, but I can't really care anymore.

[@AliceInWonder98]

Well when you read the squirt for Be More Chill you see in the end that Michael admits that he dose care about being cool but he knows it'll never happen i don't think he ever notice how alone he was till Jermany ditched him he realized he really dose care about those things and now dosnt have is best friend to distract him. Also you see that Michael is also bullied and called the anti social kid with the big headphones It's hinted that he's only really hyper active and adorable when he's around Jermany but everyone else he's shy and quite so I think you should give Michael more credit as realistic cause everyone has that one friend that if they lost they lose it especially in high school im not saying your wrong about Jermany he desvered more credit but your alittle off about Michael

[@swxxtpea999]

Book SQUIP: who're you? Musical SQUIP: I'm you but with more sex appeal

[@ThatLazySnail]

Hey they both sound like Keanu Reeves so they got that going for them

[@emilia-2272]

Michael > Everyone 😤

[@ThatLazySnail]

Emilia Mulligan AGREE (Michael is the best and deserves better)

[@sugar-rice]

I wanna read the book....

[@ThatLazySnail]

DO IT

[@pickle_exists]

Hannah Johnson 7 dollars on Amazon.

[@noziroh2766]

There's an app called "AnyBooks" and Be More Chill is in it. Just.. letting you know xD cuz I'm reading it there and I am broke.

[@tetrahedronboxproductions9443]

The book was awesome. And I also loved listening to the audio book because it feels like an audio play and is only 4 hours long. Very easy, yet very awesome read. :)

[@sophienesselt6472]

@@noziroh2766 do you need to pay for it??

[@yaebzon2490]

Hamilton: Before: why is everybody obsessed? wat iz dis? After: this is aaaaawesome! Heathers: Before: not that great, too old. Meh After: Yo! Be more chill: Before: not that popular, not gonna listen to it. After: AGAIN? Seriously?! You are a human-musical matchmaker! lol

[@ThatLazySnail]

:) :) :)

[@Lichtsnow]

Oh and jeremy is a furry XD lmao. Yeah michael is still my favorite character by far. The musical did have many great songs :3

[@ThatLazySnail]

Sara Chen he's 100% a furry (that's way more relevant in the book though) so much more weird Jeremy stuff in the book.

[@cottontaelle]

ok i only halfway read the book bc i didnt like it. he is fucking WHAT

[@sethboeh6278]

LMAO YEAH, there's 3 popular girls and one of them likes to wear rave attire, and he really likes it when she wears a cat tail and makes a big deal out of it. my man's a furry.

[@yellowfang42]

Jeremy likes tails pass it on

[@apunnojustice7475]

There's a play, too- it's a lot closer to the book (and it's on youtube!) Also, although it's basically impossible to find a bootleg for the musical, I've got a script on Google Drive if anyone wants to read it =)

[@virgil.6539]

Apunno Justice it's rerunning in November, GAURANTEE someone will bootleg that!! Plus, Two River Theatre has a recording of the show, they just can't release it

[@apunnojustice7475]

EmiBeanie Thanks for telling me! Someone'll probably upload a bootleg for a bit, maybe I can see it then.

[@ThatLazySnail]

I have heard of the play, I might need to do more research into it though...

[@alex-dw6gy]

dude what can u send me the link or something for the script 😭😭

[@caligulasaquarium5032]

Need that script omg

[@theunfinishedtitle9709]

Spoilers I loved the book but hated the ending. I wanted something dramatic with all this buildup with writing the book to give to christine but all that happens is a simple "google it" I'm mad. The stage adaption was better in terms of the ending and overall I liked the way they portrayed the squip being the villain. In the book though the squip tries to do it's job but fails and accepts that he is flawed technology and asks for Jeremy to get rid of him instead of blowing the school mad shit crazy. My favorite character in the show would have to be either the squip and in the book Rich would have to be my favorite character.

[@ThatLazySnail]

I guess I am more partial to the ending in the book because I am used to Ned Vizzini's writing and he's ended his other stuff similarly so the ending wasn't disappointing to me

[@theunfinishedtitle9709]

I can understand. I am just not a fan of anti-climatic endings.

[@blinkfilms1]

I really preferred the book ending, because it seemed much more realistic than the musical ending. I'm also very partial to vezzini's work though

[@automaticaatto8401]

The book ending made me cry, but I love book Squip so much, so them dying was sad. The whole dialogue where they are telling Jeremy to kill them. That made me sob my eyes out. Then my sister came in, saw what book I was reading, and asked if I was at Michael in The Bathroom.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Well, your sister had the right idea, unfortunately there is no "Michael in the Bathroom" in the book. The SQUIP's death was really sad though...

[@uchicken_]

this may be old but heres a funfact: voices in my head was made in honor of Ned Vizzini (author of the book) as he died in 2013 (from what i heard, he took his life)

[@bean3041]

I’m reading the book rn, and I love Be More Chill bc it kind of helps me to realize that, although I don’t believe that SQUIPS actually take over a high school somewhere out there just yet, there r some people that have a way worse time in high school than I’ll ever have. Not only is Be More Chill relatable, it’s so far fetched it helps me see the world from a different perspective. I always thought things like “oh no I failed this test the world must be ending,” but Be More Chill reminds me that some high school kids have it a lot worse. Some high schools might not even have proper desks or blackboards or anything. My school is very privileged to have things like that that give the students the best education they can manage. It helps me remember to take a deep breath and keep things in perspective

[@animateoc8536]

I finally understand why everyone hates book Michael... and I agree 100%

[@ThatLazySnail]

He lacks in personality quite a bit yeah

[@KarissaShetler]

How does this not have more views?

[@ThatLazySnail]

The KZbin algorithm kills things

[@Zorrofunk]

MICHAEL MAKES AN ENTRANCE!!

[@ThatLazySnail]

Michael is the true hero in the musical though

[@Zorrofunk]

That Lazy Snail AGHHH SENPAI NOTICED MEEE!! also yes that is very very true!

[@super-sizedmcshizzle6235]

*CHEERING AND APPLAUSE*

[@emmadykstra9087]

Your points are pretty good but I think the fact that everyone in the book is less feeling and less caring is a kind of commentary on what it feels like to be left out. In my experience, when you're alone all the time you tend to base your thoughts and actions toward other people on general stereotypes and what you collect of them through general interaction. In a way you kind of lose yourself as well, moving through your interactions in a kind of clunky, awkward way, not knowing what to expect from the other people because you don't care enough to find out. I remember completely losing my personality at one point and drifting through life aimlessly. I didn't care enough to find out about other people but i desperately wanted to be left out. Michael in the book actually supports my belief because he does act like my "best friend" did towards me for the longest time. He's just there so Jeremy has someone to talk to. He's Jeremy's link to being "normal" and "cool" so that's why he keeps Michael around. In a way, I feel like the show couldn't portray what I saw in the book and what made the book special for me personally and just made it more relatable to a larger audience. Sorry for the long comment and all lol I just relate to the book so so much more than the musical but I really like both anyway.

[@ThatLazySnail]

That definitely makes sense since Jeremy and the Squip were a metaphor for the author and his mental illness. The story is definitely about learning how to deal with people. I really like your comment it does a really good job kind of explaining the feel of the book. I definitely relate to being excluded or the inability to talk to people and you are right, the show doesn't do as good of a job at portraying that.

[@gidgetclaws6424]

I DIDN'T REALIZE I READ THE BOOK UNTIL SHE DREW THE COVER OF THE BOOK AHHHHHHHH

[@ThatLazySnail]

Ned Vizzini is honestly amazing and I recommend all his books not just Be More Chill

[@emmeoliver5007]

I actually didn't like the book. I thought that the characters were underdeveloped and the ending was weak. The musical however I love. I think that the writers of the musical changed all the right things about the book and made it into something way better. I still appreciate the book though since it's the source material and all. I don't like how some people act like the book never existed.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Yeah I can see that. Just like you said though, it's very important to appreciate source material.

[@madisonrodriguez1572]

I felt the exact same way

[@cm5061]

the play in the musical is so funny to me because imagine you have the pov of someone attending the school play. youre watching midsummer night's dream because your child is in it but in the middle of the play some twink bursts into the room screaming about mountain dew red and squips, whatever those are. and then everyone starts screaming. and youre just so confused

[@ThatLazySnail]

Honestly its super dramatic and for what??? 😂😂😂

[@legallyjellsies]

SOME TWINK HAS ME *S O B B I N G*

[@TwinMediaHunter]

I wish we could have a combination of musical squip and book squip. I like the kind of villain build up of the squip in just how its attempts to just follow its objectives which is to make Jer cooler and get him the girl he likes, just goes to the extreme but then I would have liked for the squip to come to the realization that he wasn’t really helping Jer and for him and Jer to kind of have a heart to heart talk as he is slowly deleted away.

[@IlastarothTayre]

Thank you for this video! I love the way you speak and explain things with these cute drawings going on. I am a huge theatre nerd and I'm trying to put that into my youtube channel as well, so I always love seeing this kind of content.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Good luck with your channel! (theatre people are lovely and almost all of my comments are so kind and wonderful). Thank you for watching my video I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@courtneymichelle5746]

I dunno why I fangirled over the fact that you said it was by one of your favorite authors, CAUSE SAME. His works were literally amazing may he rest in peace.

[@benthevandenworm9119]

I read the book cuz of the musical and I love them both equally. Though, when I read the book I was surprised cuz of the character changes but it didn't really bother me in the end. I really liked your comparison video and I can't stop fangirling about this franchise lolololol

[@atlas3783]

I got into BMC not even a month ago from writing this comment. The reason why I got into it was because it's part of that musical square where if you listen to one of them, KZbin bugs you until you listen to all 4 (I started with Hamilton) and BMC was the last one. I didn't read the book. YES MICHAEL IS THE BEST!!! Michael In The Bathroom is the best song in my opinion. It's really sad, especially since Michael was introduced as a natural enthusiastic nonchalant guy. Glad he chose the high road and saved everyone (potentially the world too). Thanks for sharing!

[@shshshdixhekddh7408]

Book Michael murdered my family

[@maevey838]

I watched the musical and read the book. What I find interesting, is that in the show, Christine agrees to go out with Jeremy, but in the book she rejects him and it never really confirms if they ever go out. I can't say which one is better. Also Rich becomes more of a friend to Jeremy once he gets his SQUIP. But in the show, that doesn't really happen. ALSO!!! Michel goes to jakes party and it never shows him having a mental breakdown or something like that, he is in the bathroom with an Asian girl. I LOVED the song Micheal in the Bathroom so much, so this was a little disappointing. Overall, I think the book is worth reading and the musical is also worth watching.

[@isacamacho-perez749]

tbh i liked the musical more than the book, mostly because in the musical, the characters were actually likeable (but book squip is still precious) and in the book christine was kind of an ass, but so was jeremy tbh

[@ThatLazySnail]

Book everyone except the SQUIP was an ass, I just liked the ending of the book better.

[@woah4167]

I will stand by my belief that SQUIP is the best character in both the book and musical. FIGHT ME. (I'm just kidding. BUT HE'S STILL MY FAVORITE CHAR--- Oh yeah I freaking love Michael too)

[@zeniomozara1280]

I just wish they included the scene where he steals the Bennie Babies from his Aunt. I loved that part for some reason😂

[@nneutralized]

The author, Ned Vizzini, also wrote a book called Its Kind Of A Funny Story. Its really good. It truly makes me sad he killed himself. He did so much at such a young age, his book turned into a goddamn show!

[@ayeshaheiwajima7443]

I actually met Ned Vizini a few years ago without knowledge of who he was and LOVED his books. So when be more chill was announced, I died a little. Honestly both are amazing. And separating them in my mind makes me love both equally. PS. Michael Mell is a amazing. We'd all agree~

[@spiritedrenee9895]

The Humiliation sheets were also in the show and I really liked it too.

[@ThatLazySnail]

I unfortunately have not seen the show... only read the script and listened to an audio

[@spiritedrenee9895]

The Lazy Snail, Well now you know. ;)

[@mayae743]

I haven't read all the book, but what I did read, I hated. For me, the characters are the most important part of any story, and I didn't care about/disliked all the book characters. The females were portrayed as stereotypical popular high school "bitches", and the dudes were just all assholes. Jeremy's super fucking weird, and also superficial and sex crazed. Michael's the same way. In the show, all the characters get real development, Michael's adorable, sympathetic, and probably gay,.Jeremy is likeable and I understand and forgive his actions, Christine's an actual character, Rich is an actual character (and bi!!) and also I sympathize with him, they're all just so much better.

[@dizzyotaku2396]

but which is more realistic?

[@ThatLazySnail]

I didn't hate the book but I will agree that the girls are stereotyped and the boys are rather sex crazed but I didn't find that to be that inaccurate for high school boys. Plus you have to take into account that you are only viewing the story from Jeremy's perspective in the book and his kind of an idiot and is probably putting HIS feelings onto everyone else. But the characters in the show are definitely better.

[@starsscapes]

-Probably- gay

[@laurahawkins3130]

Star Orchid He is all but confirmed to be gay, but that line meant (TW: suicide) he wished he had killed himself instead of going to the party.

[@Maddie_TMC]

I think it was confirmed somewhere he was gay, but the "offed myself" part had nothing to do with that. What Living Dreamer said is correct, he was having a panic attack because of what Jeremy said and was wishing that he was dead rather than have to go through that.

[@souyo941]

personally, I freaking love the musical adaption of the Squip and the book adaption of him. His portrayal in the book made you feel more attached to him and feel more sad of how he insists that he has to be shut off, though in the Musical it feels satisfying to see the villain get taken down. But if the Musical stuck with everything from the book I wouldn’t mind.

[@joviroze7190]

Actually, Jenna Roland (or however you spell her surname, I dunno) put the Squips in the Pansy Serum, If that sounded offensive it really wasn't meant to!! Sorry if it did!!

[@ThatLazySnail]

Yeah my friend pointed that out to me, but I had already put the video up by that time and it was too much of a hassle to change it.

[@joviroze7190]

+That Lazy Snail then it's totally fine!

[@niaram]

tbh it’s kinda disappointing on how different the two are. but kinda of interesting. i only have 2 questions tho (is anyone can answer it) 1. i read that in the book Jermey already was in theater and knew Christine through that so they already were acquaintances, whereas in the show it seems as if Jeremy has never done a show and it was his first time and also that he’s never talked to Christine, just admired her from afar. so like is that true? also 2. did the whole Rich setting a fire thing happen in the book?

[@user-pn2hu2xf7p]

I would make book squip my dad... musical squip? Not so much.

[@ThatLazySnail]

TRUE omg this is so relatable

[@sunnyy-arts]

I like both. And I agree. Michael is the best

[@ThatLazySnail]

Michael is bae

[@Emanymph]

I signed out the book earlier, and I was like "if this is as good as the play, I'll be happy" Turns out the squip isnt evil and the epic scene at the end doesnt happen. MY LIFE IS A LIE Both were great though. I wish I had a squip! (the book one, of course)

[@ThatLazySnail]

Same (about the squip). The whole concept of the SQUIP is so much more fascinating once you realize that the author was using it as a metaphor for anti-depressants

[@Emanymph]

I think the play was a good way to symbolize the problem with drugs, (the taking over of the body part)

[@yemboy123]

correction on the mountain dew red thing, modern day mountain dew code red is not the same as the original mountain dew red, the original mountain dew red was discontinued thus why they made it such a big deal in the story "where are you gonna get a bottle of mountain dew red" then jeremy replies that he has a friend who collects vintage sodas (Micheal)

[@peytonwhite9507]

I just wanted to say that Christine actually goes out with Jeremy which is sung in Voices in My Head

[@ThatLazySnail]

She does in the show, but not in the book. In the book we don't know if they ever go out or not

[@peytonwhite9507]

Well, I mean we never see them go on a date, but we know they do because of these lyrics from Voices in My Head courtesy of themusicallyrics.com JEREMY (spoken): Yeah, but...who wants things to be hard? Look, I almost destroyed the school, maybe all human civilization. I know the last thing I deserve is another shot. But... CHRISTINE (spoken): Just say what’s on your mind, Jeremy. JEREMY (spoken): Lunch? Just the two of us. CHRISTINE: And any voices in our heads? JEREMY: There might be voices in our heads But I swear The voices there Will be the regular kind CHRISTINE: Me and the voices in my head have made up our collective mind JEREMY: What do they say we should do? CHRISTINE: I think that all of us want to go out with you

[@kyliesouthwick5904]

The biggest change was that Michel was not in the bathroom by himself

[@bobodenkirkwithsunglasses]

In the musical, Micheal acted more like Mark from the book than Micheal from the book.

[@corvusfunghi]

The end of the musical I think mocked those movies that always end with the main character with their crush? Idk I think I read it somewhere But anyways, I love the musical! It's relatable to a lot of people(in my opinion) I haven't read the book, but I want to so badly!

[@sarah-nt7iw]

the musical was based off a play the play was based off the book the play had some things from the book and the musical didnt

[@ThatLazySnail]

It's like a crazy domino effect of creativity

[@taliagmail.com2005]

I thought he more chill only became a musical after it got turned into a book because I don't find anything about be more chill being a play

[@updatedautopsyreport7358]

I actually like both versions of the squip equally, like, the “villain” squip is cool and just... a cool villain to the story, while the book squip is legit trying to help Jeremy, but messes up.

[@KenYouFeelTheKenergy]

I have only heard the soundtrack and i LOVE the S.Q.U.I.P. but they make him the bad guy. He is just doing his job and helping Jeremy. I personally hate the ending of the musical. They deactivate the S.Q.U.I.P. but he still haunts Jeremy in his head as the villain. I haven't read the book yet but i will definitely try to

[@ThatLazySnail]

It is a good book, I kind of like the way the musical deals with the squip but I also like the books ending too they are just kind of different

[@OptimusPhillip]

Minor misconception: the Mountain Dew Red in the stage play is not Mountain Dew Code Red. Mountain Dew Red was a short-lived beverage released in the late 1980s, while Code Red came out in 2001 and is still being produced today. It's especially confusing if you've read the book, which uses the modern Code Red drink.

[@WantsNoms]

Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to see the play ever, but I read the script, listened to the music, and really enjoyed it! The book obviously goes more into detail, but the personalities are way different

[@ThatLazySnail]

Yeah I think they are both good in their own way though

[@WantsNoms]

They are! I definitely prefer the play though. The characters are so much more likable.

[@camilleenvy]

The squip in book seemed like this. "I love you Jeremy but I don't know how to show it as a human." The musical squip is like: "I'm just trying to help you i don't really care about you

[@taliagmail.com2005]

But helping is caring

[@imacommenter1255]

I saw the play before the musical and I've never read the book but from what I hear the play is very similar. I honestly prefer the play over the musical but I like musical Michael much more Edit: I would also like to say that although in the musical the squip is horrible, he is the most precious thing in the play

[@ThatLazySnail]

I love the SQUIP in the book, he is bomb

[@De4thLei]

Ik im 6 years late but I’ve read both books (the normal one and the graphic novel) and I’ve watched the musical (a slime tutorial but still) and I thought they were good so if anyone hasn’t read/watched it they should!!

[@legallyjellsies]

how’s the graphic novel? i totally forgot it existed 😭😭

[@De4thLei]

@@legallyjellsies I thought it was good I mean i haven’t read it in a while

[@springlockd]

Chocolate Shakespeare!! All those Beanie Babies!! Jeremy’s weird obsession with tails!! Kill All People Three!! Man, I wish these little things were in the show.. you other guys (who read the book), what do you wish was in the musical?

[@bibbob.8480]

Willo the moment were Jeremy is like "i DoN’t TaLk To PeOpLe WhO aRe PiSsInG"

[@thatonegirl3391]

I actually read the book first, then afterwards, found the musical. And I dont know about everyone else, but I find SQUIP to be the best character in both the show and the book. I find it such an odd concept to present, that I end up loving the idea of the SQUIP so much more than I probably should.

[@ThatLazySnail]

The SQUIP is such a good character though, how can you not love him?

[@bonbonchocolat7777]

I'm kind of surprised you didn't mention Ned Vizzini's tragic suicide

[@ThatLazySnail]

I talk about it to everyone I know, but it wasn't really relevant to the video so I left it out. It is still so sad though.

[@kalemilkshake7789]

Ima cry again

[@angelafink6029]

The Squip is my favorite character in the show so I’m gonna read the book specifically because it sounds like the Squip is the best.

[@honeyvoicehwang8990]

I’m seeing the play in a few hours and I’m fucking excited!!

[@ThatLazySnail]

YES HAVE FUN!

[@wolfania]

I loved be these type of videos but didn’t know it was a side of KZbin! Thank you for showing me to it!

[@ryanrugarema1538]

Love your channel!!!

[@ThatLazySnail]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@crystalvitagliano6381]

“I’m a bit bias but MICHAEL DA BEST” I have only seen show and I agree bro

[@lillianipy]

I have not read the book, but you can find the play on KZbin and that seems to be closer in story than the musical.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Yes, I've gotten a lot of comments saying that but I haven't had time to watch it yet

[@lillianipy]

You should, It's pretty okay.

[@lexskennedy9715]

Something I think that's cool about the book: 1. RICH 2. That due to the whole "this universe thing", I like thinking that both the book and the musical happened, it's just different universes going through essentially the same events with some things changed. 3. I like how Michael got a girlfriend.

[@ThatLazySnail]

Ooh yess I like your parallel universe theory. I'm going to start using it if you don't mind.

[@emilynuttall1563]

You forgot that *Rich set a fire and he burned down the house*

[@ThatLazySnail]

I presume if you're watching this video and you have a phone that you already know that though

[@tranquilghost]

I have an undying love for the SQUIP in both and I relate to Michael so very much in the musical (like so many people do)

[@davespritestrider1275]

im mainly just distressed by how much paper you must go through making these videos, like, i would be way too sad to use my entire art pad for just a video

[@ThatLazySnail]

I am honestly distressed by it too. I will kindly take note pad donations

[@ssskudz]

i personally liked the book mor than the musical, even though i saw the musical first. and even though i came in with the michael in the play, i very much enjoy michael in the book as well, while everyone else hates him. the ending to the book was so much better in my opinion.

[@yogurtbitez]

*heavy breathing* iM gonna SCREaM Also, mIcHaEL Is loVe, mIcHaEl is beSt

[@ThatLazySnail]

I am in a constant state of SCREaM, sometimes it's internal, sometimes it's external

[@charliegrace3531]

I love the music because it’s fun and emotional and I can act it out on my room like a big dork!!