Brennan Lee Mulligan Can't Name That Bird - Game Changer Animated

[@Sootielove]

Katie almost failing "chicken" twice kills me more than anything

[@Bluecho4]

To be fair, there are a lot of really weird looking Chicken breeds out there.

[@jordansean18]

They couldn't have scripted this better 😅😅 I love her

[@Shaphina]

@@Bluecho4 While I agree with that if you see the original they were the most chicken looking chickens I've seen. 🤣

[@turtles10]

@@jordansean18 its not scripted lol

[@Sootielove]

@@turtles10 I think they meant "they couldn't write a script funnier than the improv"

[@anemonemilyyy]

Sam's famous "no one wants your birds, brennan" really aged well I think

[@dumpy_frog]

PULEEEEEEEEEEEASE

[@1224chrisng]

1:55 well Sam certainly gave a couple birds of his own, as to if Brennan wants them I'm not quite sure

[@JayLiszte]

That damn vulture

[@scooby45247]

Brennan flinching at Sam saying his name is priceless.. well done

[@Letham316]

Calm down, calm down. 😤

[@wrmsnicket]

Especially considering Brennen’s total zen moment earlier in the episode. “Who is Brennen? That’s… made up.” XD

[@reuben03]

just realised he also flinched at "bringing" cause the start of that word sounds like his name

[@mx.noname4710]

@reuben03 When do you mean? 0:54?

[@bokodasu]

Sam's little head-shake when Katie starts saying "Rooster" just really makes it.

[@GL-tx9dv]

Oh my god thank you so much.

[@Epinardscaramel]

Omg I didn't notice! 😂

[@xtentasticx]

Almost as good as Brdnnan magically moving behind Carolyn and katie

[@rebster6716]

the "give brennan an aneurysm" on the prompter for half a second was freaking hilarious

[@deathbloom27]

Oh my god I missed that 😂

[@camb06]

And it’s not getting *nearly* the love that it deserves, because it beautifully sums up the entire minigame in one frame!

[@agiar2000]

4 frames at 0:09

[@spookypooky1362]

​@@agiar2000 Thank you!😆

[@gctypo2838]

0:16 "Can we kill Brennan?" 0:49 "Hates birds" 1:21 "Goose egg" 1:49 "Brennan's resignation" 2:05 "BRENNAN CANNOT WIN"

[@zane4218]

You know what? I was sad that you didn't show Brennan's birds at first, but the 3rd one being Sam in a bird costume, giving Brennan the bird was just so perfect.

[@juriepica1174]

It was so good, the perfect punch line!

[@utbefan89]

I legitimately cackled at seeing Sam in the bird suit!!!

[@Letham316]

Also, if you pay attention to the chicken image, it's horizontally flipped the 2nd time ... meaning they're flipping the bird. :P

[@nickmontalbano9573]

Rewatching the original bit from game changers, that 3rd bird might as well just been Sam in a Big Bird Costume flipping the double.

[@Towkeeyoh]

The pokemon was pretty good too

[@Sienrel]

Brennan's knowledge may be vast as the land, but his indignation is boundless as the sky and sea together

[@incrediblymai8362]

The fact that the Siamese Fireback is actually a type of pheasant always breaks my heart bc he was right 😭

[@McBehrer]

lol Katie's embarrassed face with the blush when she almost missed "chicken" the first time is adorable

[@X3n0nLP]

Unus Annus

[@brinnshea]

Memento mori

[@idontreallylikelongnames]

Memento mori

[@davidfalterman8713]

Blue, you have added SO MUCH to this bit! From the surrealism of Brennan's on-screen prompts to Carolyn on the drumset to reinterpreting "that's for you Katie" as Brennan handing in his resignation to so much more.....wow, this is my favorite of your animations all year. Amazing work as always!

[@DeepBlueInk]

Aaaaaaaaa David this is lovely thank you so much ❤️

[@sonablom]

Yes! And don’t forget Sam in a bird suit giving Brennan a double finger salute! That was my personal favorite.

[@cloudglider]

yeah I didn’t think this scene really warranted an animated rendition but you made it bloom!

[@bodenking]

This should be added to Best of the Year

[@rav1357]

@@sonablom you mean... flipping him the bird?

[@Jhonka8807]

0:09 It says "Give Brennan an aneurysm"

[@DeepBlueInk]

First person to spot it ❤️

[@astrealove1]

Because it's an episode with Brennan in it, I'll just write this word that I know he hates: "Snilk."

[@cramerfloro5936]

Big Mommy Snilkers

[@rebeccat.6134]

Big. Yeehaw. Energy.

[@omgBenton]

Because this is an episode with Brennan in it, I feel compelled to get in the comments.

[@benjaminh8681]

Sneehaw!

[@echoberson]

Out of disrespect for Brennan....Snilk.

[@FunnyFany]

They were so evil for this

[@DeepBlueInk]

But it was *so* good though

[@airplanes_aren.t_real]

The best part is that he was right about the pheasant but didn't get a point because he didn't say the name and species

[@MisterSynyster]

​@@airplanes_aren.t_real he CHANGED his answer...😊

[@Taurusus]

@@MisterSynyster -from a _technically correct_ answer ("M'sorry penguin? *Just* _penguin?"_ was his backlash to "pheasant" being called incorrect). "Guinea Fowl" was fully incorrect, but he was just panicking at that point.

[@Sashakawaiicat]

Yep, and I loved every second of it 😈

[@elbruces]

I love how "Brennan's Resignation" at 1:50 is clearly at least a 100 page document.

[@eric_the_egggremlin]

once again I need to tell you that Vibrating With Rage is my absolute favorite thing to see you animate. also Brennan gripping the podium like a chimp trying to crush someone's ribcage is phenomenal. Also also. Your Britishness has never been as evident as putting "cuppa" in the captions instead of "cup of".

[@DeepBlueInk]

This is one of the most visceral similies I've ever read but thank you so much!

[@eric_the_egggremlin]

@@DeepBlueInk YO I JUST NOTICED THE WORDS ON THEIR SCORE SCREENS, you think of fucking everything and now my throat hurts from cackling.

[@Kendokai22]

I feel like not enough people are appreciating Sam's turn at 1:56. It's just so good. It's subtle but hilarious and the shake is just the cherry on top.

[@KelpieRider]

Truly his jigsaw moment, incredible, chefs kiss, etc.

[@NamineXluvzXAxel]

Writing "Brennan Cannot Win" on the score boards at the end was just the cherry on top of it all

[@sucrebaroque3678]

I genuinely wonder at what point Brennan figured out that the quiz was rigged against him. I knew what would happen immediately when Sam announced the mini game, and I have total faith that Brennan is smarter than me, so he probably guessed then as well. In which case, it makes it all the more funny that he couldn't keep his heart rate down despite figuring out the gimmick right away.

[@alexdillahunt6908]

Brennan probably figured out that it was rigged after seeing his first bird. Unfortunately, he couldn't have guessed that the entire round was only one point and thought he was losing several points because of it, thereby increasing his stress/heart rate.

[@eric_the_egggremlin]

I mean. I, too, forget about human cruelty when my special interest is brought up and I know it is both normal and possible to win. So it might've been involuntary excitement obscuring who exactly was in charge.

[@elidelajandro]

In the actual clip, immediately when the Siamese Fireback is shown. Instant recognition on that man’s face.

[@NaaimSiddiqi]

RIGGED FROM THE BEGINNING!

[@dwell7315]

I mean he allegedly figured out "Yes or No" way before it's shown in the fully edited episode, but of course that was a whole episode and this was 1 minigame, so maybe he did or maybe he didn't. Though the way his face drops when he gets his first bird might be the exact moment, it's hard to tell, and the BTS didn't mention it at all.

[@user-T89]

I think Katie almost failing on chicken twice was what broke Brennan in the end XD

[@dragonflies6793]

Brennan's expressions in this are absolutely incredible

[@muriella8008]

My favorite part is Brennan clutching at the podium with a second guess and Sam pushing him down lmao

[@flanoasis241]

I was just thinking about how much I love your animation of Brennan's anger. This is fantastic! We love to see the Bully Brennan trend take off!

[@zane4218]

The poor guy lmao He starts excited for the category, then shifts to desperation after the first round when he realizes his were harder and he doesn't want to fall behind. But by the time his second bird comes up his attitude shifts to a full on "fuuuuu- youuuuuu."

[@mxspokes]

​@@zane4218the Siamese Fireback *is* a pheasant though, if the game was fair, he should have gotten that point.

[@zane4218]

@@mxspokes Certainly, that's why when the penguin guess comes out he says "OH I'M SORRY, JUST PENGUIN?"

[@xatlern]

I love Carolyn and Katie playing the instruments in the beginning, and Brennan already looking ready to die 😂

[@PinkSparklyBatman]

The microexpressions are so good I’m so impressed at how well you capture emotions in your animations 😂😂

[@DeepBlueInk]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@-book]

the "goose egg" at 1:21 reference is so good i love this

[@CrownofMischief]

If you want to destroy a person, take what makes them proud and use it against them

[@sneakyirishman7090]

0:56, him shaking his head in anger in the moments after she says peacock really sells the idea that he knows immediately what is happening.

[@alexisme]

Excuse me, are we the same person? Whenever I get obsessed with a clip from drawfee or college humor, almost the same time you bring out and amaaazing animation :O

[@DeepBlueInk]

Great minds and all that ❤️

[@scarletbard6511]

"We're Merobiba."

[@AdamFunk]

This is so well animated that it's legitimately surreal. _Every single detail_ adds so much, from the visual gags to the body positions to the expressions. Solidly one of the best animations I've ever seen, and probably the best on the entire platform by miles.

[@DeepBlueInk]

JESUS CHRIST ADAM this is absurdly kind of you thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AdamFunk]

​@@DeepBlueInkMhm! True facts. I think I come back and watch this about once every week or two, hah. I've got it downloaded, even, to remind myself to watch it occasionally.

[@mehlover]

I love the little additions you added. Katie and Caroline with the instruments, changing the pictures of all the birds, and Brennan just climbing is so cute and funny!

[@kjj26k]

They are all such dubious little creatures with your artstyle.

[@davidegaruti2582]

1:35 "sorry just penguin ?!?" ok he does make a higly compelling point

[@vbarreiro]

The best part is, Brennan was not even supposed to be in this episode, Raph had to cancel, so that accidentally created one of the most memorable moments in Game Changer history

[@teamcyeborg]

Carolyn at the drumset is hilarious

[@soffeebeans]

Hadn't seen anyone else mention it but 1:57 with Sam vibrating with excitement is straight up art. Wonderful work as always.

[@spehizle]

Your regular reminder that a Siamese Fireback is ABSOLUTELY a type of pheasant.

[@kilo3989]

The spoonbill was my favorite! And of course Carolyn knew it was a spoonbill, look at that spin! 😂

[@DeepBlueInk]

I mean, it's kinda obvious when you look at the spins properly

[@SpyrosKoronis]

Roseate spinbill. Roseate. Sssspiiiinbill.

[@mudfish6861]

Sam’s shuddering turn towards Brennan on the last “bird” is incredible. I love how many little details you add to these!

[@lethe.archive]

i can never tell if katie is genuinely so nervous she forgot what a chicken was or if she was doing a bit either way it gets me every time

[@AlexandriaKirby]

Brennan's expressions in this are absolutely incredible. Sam's little head-shake when Katie starts saying "Rooster" just really makes it..

[@Markedlywastaken]

I've watched this several times and two months later is when I first notice the "Can we kill Brennan Banner" above the contestants🤣🤣😂 and the messages on the podium screens during buzzers etc Especially the "Brennan cannot Win" reference to a previous video. So many Easter Eggs and in jokes.

[@Rwededyet]

This did not need animation, and at the same time, this SO needed animation

[@TheGamingDavester]

The fact they added that touch of “BRENNAN CANNOT WIN” across the scoreboards just made it so much better in the end.

[@katetrout5172]

1:57 Sam’s slow head turn with the shit-eating grin absolutely kills me lmao

[@slacklinesteve4893]

the way you made Sam's head turn after showing the picture of him in a chicken costume flipping the bird 🤣

[@CraaazySteeeve]

Love your work DeepBlue, your animations are always a shining part of my day!

[@DeepBlueInk]

Oh thank you so much Josh!

[@charlesjoseph9842]

i love when they specifically design a challenge to mess with brennan lmao

[@Dasgewt1]

After seeing enough of these amazing animated clips, I finally dropped the $ on a Dropout sub. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time, thanks for the recommendation.

[@DreamsUponATime]

Sam's head shaking after the he gives Brennan the last bird is 👌 it adds so much to the moment!

[@tehzerp]

Brennan's I look at Sam after the spoonbill actually seemed to channel Brennan's real rage at that moment.

[@rowbeans-l1n]

My favorite thing about this episode is Brennan achieves enlightenment early in the episode and then immediately loses it with this

[@bagandbroad]

As a bird fact person myself, I felt this one to my core. I’m so glad it got animated 🥹

[@Octorawk]

Brennan biting the podium with "Cannot" on the points screen.... I'd like to thank DeepBlueInk for this new reaction image. It will be used liberally. By me specifically.

[@namara-ashina]

God the shaky line quality on Brennan's model after the second chicken question really captures how furious he is XD

[@sasavj14]

I truly love the detail of "This is a little minigame we like to call G̶i̶v̶e̶ B̶r̶e̶n̶n̶a̶n̶ a̶n̶ A̶n̶e̶u̶r̶i̶s̶m̶ Name that Bird!" Also Sam physically pushing Brennan off his podium/screen thing just ended me...

[@blazekeaveny645]

The unhinged look in his eyes, just pure joy in torturing brennan. 1:13

[@powersquirrel8156]

This really captures Sam's glee at trying to break Brennan 😂

[@kyro7482]

0:09 "we like to call this game:" **give Brennan an aneurism**

[@MurasakiYugata]

My favorite part of this is how you animated Sam's reactions to Katie struggling with "chicken".

[@shabadoo572]

1:56-1:57 the wee shakey turn of Sam's head is perfect.

[@chaoticwhenever1457]

I love the little detail of Sam shaking his head no when Katie starts to say rooster then nods when she switches to chicken

[@GoingSwimmingly]

The shakiness of this all just sold it even more pahah

[@DavidhenshawSZU]

2:04 love the "Brennan Cannot Win" reference 😂😂😂

[@EXRazeBurn]

The real kick to the groin? The Siamese Fireback is a type of Pheasant.

[@Infernoblade1010]

Ive seen this a bunch of times, and i just noticed when they first put the title on the board it actually says, can we give brennan an aneurysm LOL

[@briennerose2606]

I've added this to my very short "favorites" playlist (there's less than ten videos on here) because not only is it hilarious, but you art style always adds so much to these! I absolutely love how expressive and adorable your characters are despite being so relatively simple! Amazing work!

[@KeKe-bv8qv]

1:02 Sam's face absolutely kills me. I had the same look on mine when Katie nearly called it a rooster.

[@Symphing12]

The random Empoleon added so much to the penguin bit. Yet another great animation!

[@sepiasmith5065]

so so good lmao you always manage to bring such a fantastic twists to make it a different experience. it's also very fun because I also knew it was a spoonbill. Katie nearly messing up CHICKEN TWICE is so funny. also "can we kill Brennan?" banner and "goose egg" flashing on the screens 11/10

[@p.brooke]

The "Give Brennan an Aneurism" 'prompt' just before the actual one (0:09) is so underappreciated. So glad i didn't miss that lmao

[@KO-vb4tg]

In the context of this animation, it’s even funnier to think that Carolyn had “spoonbill” in the chamber. I also love that Katie’s two chicken pics were the same one mirrored over the vertical axis lol.

[@MeTalkPrettyOneDay]

I have only one suggestion: a 'live' feed of brennan's heartbeat

[@olegoleg258]

Only thing this animation missed imo is how Brennan was smiling before it was his turn and when the bird was shown his face morphed from excited to "oh no"

[@gfriendsbuddyguard1564]

The little touches you add, like Katie raising her hands after her first point, the shaking of Carolyn's head when Brennan didn't say "spoonbill," or my personal favorite 1:56 when Sam tries to control his laughter. All of it was added content that just feels like the true spirit of animated comedy, and I love it lmao

[@celesteelka]

I'd love to know how you choose the colors for each person. Carolyn and Katie being blue and mustard yellow fit extremely well and there's no discernable reason for it.

[@DeepBlueInk]

Yeah honestly it's just vibes innit

[@danielhuneke5862]

The real winner here is sam for finding three birds that brennan couldn't name.

[@LexIconLS]

Man, the thing that always gets me, and one of the things I love about your style, is how emotive all of the people are with such simple, clean features. It makes a lot of the jokes even funnier.

[@DeepBlueInk]

Aaa thanks Michael!

[@Lucifersfursona]

Nothing is as funny to me as Brennan literally having to say the words “calm down” out loud to himself immediately

[@Embara]

All the callbacks and details in this are excellent, always love these! I really hope we get one for the escape room episode of Brennan and Lou kicking down walls/clocks/Sam Reichs

[@Bighawkeye46]

The image of Sam dressed as a bird and flipping off Brennan just makes the whole video that much better

[@MrBlakeD82]

I love Brennan popping up behind Carolyn "I'm sorry, just penguin?!" and then immediately already being behind Katie for "That's a chicken again."

[@gossamer999]

I love the way you animate eyes, with that little back and forth motion. It really adds life to the characters, as though their eyes are darting back and forth over the subject of their vision. And when combined with the stressful and hilarious situations of the show, it is - *muah* - pure perfection

[@MarkFromTheYoutubeComments]

I love how you portrayed the PAIN that Brennan faced. The MISERY. THE TORTURE. It's so beautiful. Well done.

[@mikewithington4755]

Parts of me think that brendon lee mulligan is legitimately allergic to losing.

[@Yannis1a]

0:08 for a second it says “Give Brennan an aneurysm”

[@sodedra5855]

such a cute animation! i love how everyone mini shakes, just wonderful really

[@trainchomp6184]

I love all the bird drawings!

[@DeepBlueInk]

Thanks Trainchomp! I'm really proud of the chicken

[@SephoneNorth]

The way Sam’s glasses are drawn, I always see a monopoly man style mustache.

[@AlexQ]

Slow profound clap for all of Brennans birds and quick secondary response animations. This was so good. Also the audio capture is always crisp *chefs kiss*

[@tinkerer3399]

I know a lot of animators get the raw audio files from the source. I wonder if that's the case here.

[@AlexQ]

@@tinkerer3399 oh that makes sense too! That’s good relationship building 😇

[@UchihaKat]

"goose egg" feels like it's a reference to Brennan's fave monologue, I love it. I also love your selection for depicting Brennan's birds, especially the last one.

[@AstorEzequiel]

I'm pretty sure if Katie failed at one of the chicken ones, Brennan would've screamed

[@screamoneo]

Bro’s BPM went higher than it did when Katie started talking about death and stuff

[@jacobpage8028]

If I were here, I would've sacrificed a point, got one of the easiest birds like penguin obsceneky wrong, just to piss Brennan off.

[@Airahar]

Brennan will never forget what those 3 birds look like

[@NexusZ97]

“Give Brennan an Aneurysm”

[@blueswingdown]

this is giving "Yes or No" energy

[@julesvanlaar]

I think the funniest part of this is they were trying to get Brennan to lose and give the other contestants softballs but Katie almost managed to lose anyway.

[@FamilyRoyalty]

Hahahahahah well done, sir!!! Omg had me cracking

[@mistamemewide]

Brennan’s neverending nightmare that is Game Changer.

[@fosterwitch588]

I love the design of sam and his glasses.