Captain Disillusion: Heroic Feats of YouTube Debunkery - Live at QED 2016

[@1ucasvb]

This guy's showmanship is goddamn incredible. I'm so glad this is up.

[@gfsvc]

Agreed. I want more live stuff

[@CaesarsSalad]

Yes, he's a really good performer. It all synced up so well, too! And the end was just perfect.

[@naingaung2748]

1ucasvb lel xD

[@rolfathan]

He was already one of my favorite entertainer, and this just made him seem ten times better. How is this guy not getting millions of views per video?

[@MarkLucasProductions]

He has a great personality and a ton of talent, I think his character 'Captain Disillusion' just lacks immediate appeal. I never liked the silver paint. Unfortunately it's too late for him to change the character. I hope he keeps making videos and climbs into the millions but if he doesn't get the subscriptions he should still keep making the videos and maybe Hollywood or the TV networks will give him a start in the big time.

[@dazmin100]

Dude you are the most criminally under subscribed channel on youtube, an absolute public service.

[@zilentis1835]

Joker IKR

[@DrummerDucky]

Every friggin' channel on this website have this same comment, phrased differently. Nice try being original and meaningful, Joker.

[@eliaskeihas624]

Joker Agreed

[@_Cato_]

Apple Pie You're not cynical, you're right. It's sad, but all we can do is encourage those people to pursue knowledge.

[@jax1492]

i agree

[@MrLemonsplash]

Captain Disillusion has a production value in a goddamn live talk.

[@JECITOunOFFICIAL]

the fact that he pre recorded himself reacting to the crowd being impressed by his presentation just shows how confident he is with what he does.

[@dougle03]

He had two versions of that end pre-record...

[@lexmachina8961]

Politeness and common interest in the audience ensures that he has 90% chance it will just go fine. And if not, he is thorough enough to prepare an escape plan that ends differently. He doesn't seem to be a confident person (like many smart people actually) and the last part of his show explicitly deals with that issue. So the escape plan is practically a given.

[@Novgord98]

Wrong. That was captain d on video call while alan was present in his stead. No pre recording

[@shoppingcart69420]

@@dougle03 The video call is one continuous shot

[@peanutm9346]

Why do people say the fact that

[@Bacon676]

I like that he was able to stay in character the whole time as "the intern" and didn't jump into the Captain.

[@PotatoFi]

Bacon676 That was the captain the whole time?! What?!

[@TheCyndicate.]

you call that "in character"? This is like off the street in the late 80s/early 90s acting. Reminds me of the terrible acting in themepark videos of that time period.

[@Nupid_Stoob]

44:05 ;) The irony. He talks about the comments pointing out his small mistakes and here I am pointing out a small mistake that he did at exactly that moment in his presentation.

[@charlieinabox1164]

Nupid, I think it was on purpose considering the topic he was talking about in that moment :)

[@evandavis5223]

My guess is that this "character" he plays on stage is closer to himself IRL while trying to give a live presentation.

[@ogjoepat]

Legends say that Alan is still frozen in that very same stage to this day.

[@jimmyjam2540]

@Jay L ive seen this same comment from you twice now and it makes as much sense as it did the first time i saw it - none

[@LayneBenofsky]

Alan's dedication and love for his work is so inspiring. I'm discovering him at 46, and I'm as blown away as a 12-year-old me would have been. This is amazing stuff. Of *COURSE* he's going to freeze-frame during a live presentation.

[@teemofie]

That freeze frame gag at the end had me in tears laughing! Amazing!

[@gavdingo]

@Jay L Shut the fuck up kid, nobody cares about your bullshit

[@Jivvi]

@Jay L That which is asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

[@Bubblegummonsters]

Hey Alan, I have to say that it's one thing getting in front of a camera and performing but to be able to do that in front of a live audience is on a totally different level (especially as being a VFX artist you're usually just sat in a darkened room) And you totally smashed it. Well done it must have taken a lot of time an effort to get everything to work together so well and the fact you kept the same feel and look as your videos in the presentation really took it up a notch. And totally agree with the point on, is it worth doing. It's so easy to take the negative comments to heart but when you know you're making the difference in someones life, even if it's just one person, then it's worth it. Keep up the great work.

[@ieuanhunt552]

Bubblegummonsters I think that's why he did not come on stage as Captain Disillusion. If he was a little awkward and our out of his depth it would make sense since he's just an intern thrust into an unfamiliar situation. I also think he would like to be more natural rather than trying to portray a character

[@b00psn00t]

I legit thought this talk was fake and everything was VFX but I just looked it up and QED is a real thing.

[@mikhailkiselev9869]

The thing is that performing live is you could say- in his blood. His parents were circus performers as he revealed on revent h3 podcast

[@DEmma1972]

It is all staged. Thats the point of the video. I did actually think it was legit until the credits at the end. Good job

[@olivialambert4124]

That intro sequence was genius. Worried you might get anxious talking on stage? Make an excuse to "act" anxious, problem solved! Very nicely done, the Captain would be proud I'm sure.

[@LegoAndEntertainment]

Even if he actually breaks down for a second it can just be part of the act

[@richtigmann1]

ye

[@Connorses]

That might be the case, but I've seen him on stage before and he seems very comfortable with it. I wonder if he was making an excuse to not wear the makeup?

[@Scum42]

Actually, was this the first appearance of Alan? I thought he was an established "character" at this point but if not that really is brilliant.

[@phillipmorin7770]

I try

[@mrbobmanbob]

You are, as always, criminally underrated and a fantastic showman. Somebody needs to boost you into the millions, Cap - you deserve it like nobody else.

[@MouseGoat]

Real heroes always underrated. ^^

[@mrbobmanbob]

o-ok

[@KennyEvansUK]

Alan, I'm an ex university lecturer in a lot of your subject matter, I also have a huge interest in film FX and it's been my whole life to a degree, I'm 50 this year. Never made the big time, never wanted to work that hard, but this stuff has always fascinated me. What you do is great, well presented, clear and concise as well as entertaining and bursting with sarcasm. Keep it up, I'm your newest fan.

[@birb125]

Bro, Alan is just an intern?

[@hubertwozniak3631]

No

[@birb125]

@@hubertwozniak3631 sarcasm

[@slatefeather320]

i actually thought captain did his editing himself. How selfish, never even mentioning the real hero, Alan, in any of his videos!

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

Alan has been mentioned in at least one video. I think one of his newer ones. Or maybe it wasn't a newer video but rather one that I just watched recently.

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

@@tilliac How... how do you not get that it's a joke?

[@slatefeather320]

@@tilliac r/wooosh

[@kingcoveryepic]

@@tilliac Are you blind. They're different

[@nNicok]

@@trickytreyperfected1482 I uhh... I also didn't know his name was Alan. Flew over my head as well. (Didn't watch the video yet.)

[@Erilis000]

Holy shit, that freeze frame at the end, lmao. You actually did it.

[@ryanyuan9592]

Idk what your talking about

[@ryanyuan9592]

Oh wish wow

[@j.p3447]

@Ryan yuan, he means Alan actually paused when the freeze frame did on screen

[@TheDeconstructivist]

I loved that so much.

[@SteveSpieldberg360]

I actually thought he did freeze frame... until they dimmed the lights. Needless to say I lost my mind afterwards 🤣

[@poloMpolo]

I dont get it. Im on the internet since 2002 and Im on youtube since 2006 and I MISSED CPT DISILLUSION? Im discovering him in 2017? Im into VFX since I was 10 and I never came across him? How is this possible? How many other great genius-like creatos am I missing?

[@markzaikov456]

I just discovered him today and I'm so thankful that I did because this kind of content in KZbin and all of the social media are kinda missing, the effort, quality and time to make a single video.

[@josiahnelson8101]

lol Same

[@Hellsong89]

Same here and i'm even more blown away how good his in vfx. Most of the B class movies and indie movies barely if even can produce quality of vfx his doing for shits and giggles O.o Sometimes his quality is even better than in big buck feature movies...

[@ottovaagland1594]

Same mark

[@luigi55125]

I just discovered him a few days ago as well. How strange.

[@JubyPhonic]

Wow this was honestly really inspiring! Your presentation skills are top notch and I've come to respect your video editing on a whole new level. Really enjoyed this talk, I hope you do even more!

[@MiyaMam948]

Oh. You.

[@waltermalone6915]

Holy fucking shit it's senpai.

[@Sky-rv3to]

woah I found Juby in a captain disillusion video. Hi Juby! I'm a big fan.

[@craftworded]

This was really random

[@Kaiwala]

www.change.org/p/the-disillusionists-make-trollface-girl-an-actual-song

[@mikolanimator]

Nearly 50 min presentation, yet he keeps you engaged the whole time. Amazing talent and skill, Alan. 👏

[@bassmunk]

The mark of a good speaker 👌 If you feel like it was 30min but it's been 60, you know it was good.

[@KristoforusLangit]

Indeed

[@gbangerau]

He is a great entertainer.

[@_Ordinace_]

#TeamAlan

[@luizf.9817]

#TeamAlan

[@thekickbot7309]

I love how he is able to use the guise of an intern to mask any mistakes he makes. The audience will just think its part of the act if he makes a blunder or rambles off topic

[@hi.2721]

thekickbot remember that part where the captain spoke with him ‘privately?’ That was all prerecorded and he did all the acting. He spends a lot of time making sure everything is perfect

[@LuckyDucky1122]

@@hi.2721 really!?, so your telling me that Alan didn’t actually speak with captain disillusion while he was on a spacecraft heading to earth????

[@FaeTheo]

@@hi.2721 Damn, you're dumb.

[@mocapcow2933]

@@hi.2721 nothing gets over this guys head

[@tkbravox5167]

​@@LuckyDucky1122 Obviously Duuhh

[@HypnoPantsOnline]

He literally stood there motionless to appear as if it were a classic cheesy freeze-frame credits scene :P

[@ot0m0t0]

HypnoPants a nod to the "Police squad"

[@falxonPSN]

That was the best way to end. Epic.

[@Kevin-lj5pq]

Oh wow. I hadn't seen this. The creativity and class of this guy is inspiring!

[@Lijericosas]

haah the ending was so good CP is super unpredictable love that!

[@byz88]

Well I wasn't expecting Captain Obvious to be commenting on Captain Disillusions video.

[@mavrick45]

hot damn, that "freeze frame" at the very end had me laughing so hard! you are the best, Cpt D

[@Kavukamari]

yeah that was amazing

[@reyariass]

Same 😂

[@jfrusciantetube]

Took me a few seconds to realize that part of the scene was "real"...

[@snigwithasword1284]

Loved it! He did the inverse fourth wall break! He built the fourth wall? I must know if this stunt has a TVtropes article...

[@benjaminmiller3620]

Closed all your TVtropes tabs yet?

[@10801283]

44:03 "People love to point out all the little things I got wro- he got wrong" Just wanted to say this was a very clever joke and I appreciated it

[@TheDGomezzi]

And nobody laughed! Upsetting.

[@emberstormhs2194]

I had to rewatch this to catch it! Brilliant!

[@Predated2]

Well, to be fair, he is the one writing the scripts.

[@NarschoolVlog]

composing, editing, effects, grading, sound, all of this is done by 'Alan'... the captain is only on screen.. but anyway I love the line..

[@saqinja271]

I just made a comment about this and saw that you did, now I'm one of the unorginal comment peoples.

[@xordus]

This dude has some serious presentation skills. It's one thing to do it in an edited video, but that was virtually flawless, witty, and LIVE!

[@Kill4play]

1. Don't Stop making videos. 2. I speak for the 99% of viewers who enjoy your videos and say nothing. They're great, you're great and ignore the haters. People like to feel good about themselves even if they only way they can is by mocking others. 3. I don't comment often because I'm in a hurry. I only sub to stuff when I want to see every new video that they publish because I get excited when they publish something new, and I'm sure that's how all your other subs feel as well. Good Job Capt.

[@CrazyRiverOtter]

Ahh. How cute. He's wearing his human costume.

[@justaregulartoaster]

And he prerecorded a clip so he can yell at himself on stage.

[@Monitice]

Why is there this screeching sound?

[@josugambee3701]

@@Monitice Sounds like there might be a CRT monitor in the room somewhere.

[@jasewestbrook7764]

Omg it is so obvious now CD is not a robot with a human face covering half of it. He is a normal human with paint on his face.

[@Mooskislide]

Thatkidwithapiano bit over

[@trackkilla93]

I mean how intelligent can one get? He built his character in such a manner that if he has stage fright, stutters, or anything that can ruin one old fashioned presentation, his character absorbs all of that because he supposedly does feel like that. Genius.

[@knottreel]

Kind of like Don Knotts when he goes into his nervous man routine.

[@DerekKerton]

Yeah. But he doesn't appear to need it at all.

[@pasi123567]

@@DerekKerton He probably did in the first presentations just for safety you know.

[@thebirchwoodtree]

pasi123567 Or was that "the intern" warming up? Hm~?

[@austinbryan6759]

It was clever because it would be weird to see Captian D not infinitely confident

[@John--]

The way ALAN is explaining on stage reminds me of that one smart scientist in action movies who tries to convince the government of some impending doom.

[@khhnator]

gotta love how even his RL presentations are high production value

[@lunaraurora8308]

khhnator he even jokingly makes himself look like a noob at presentation making, for comedic relief

[@LonSeidman]

This was one of the best live presentations I have ever seen. Well done!

[@sToRYstOBeToLD]

Lon.TV to you right

[@dvl973]

it was pretty much more than 50% theatrical performance if you ask me and it was absolutely awesome

[@Darmesis]

Never quit, Captain. You've opened my mind and helped me begin - to huff paint.

[@Darmesis]

P.S. your videos be all good-like :-)

[@nickexile]

Darmesis

[@Darmesis]

nickexile I've thought long and hard about a reply to your comment and I've decided to go with: "That's my name! Don't wear it out!" (It was either that or "Yes...?")

[@timrthoward7007]

haha that's hilarious mate

[@RushGamma]

Darmesis

[@SubBass100]

This talk was f'n awesome. In a world of content constantly fighting for screen time. I sat though your entire 46:56 minute talk, completely amazed! Thank you! -Doc

[@DesertCookie]

I'm currently sitting through it for the sixth time. And it's time we'll spend.

[@buglab2285]

That is alan not doc

[@SubBass100]

@@buglab2285 I'm Doc

[@arryorsomething]

what's up doc?

[@KingofCrusher]

Dude is fucking so horrible at comedy, he sucks shit. Every single joke is ultimate cringe, and his nervous persona is fucking unbearable. He'd be so much better if he just stuck to the facts instead of trying to be funny which he fails beyond belief. Like seriously one of the unfunniest people to ever live.

[@skimmington]

Matt Parker is a fan! That makes me pretty happy

[@Neonator]

yeah I know right!

[@_Cato_]

Radix of Mayhem I'm not surprised, really. He's a cool, clever guy who'd be into Cap'n D's content.

[@skimmington]

Isiskos that's true, but I love to see it

[@The_Blog]

Yeah was really suprised to see him here. I really enjoy his videos on Numberphile and his own videos. :3

[@standupmaths]

Yes, I've been watching the Captain's stuff for ages. Totally didn't agree to host the whole conference just to get to hang out with him…

[@TheRealBoof]

How have the TV channels not picked this guy up yet? He's doing cable-quality work, mostly by himself, and creating his own paycheck. He literally pays for himself. He has the whole package: acting, humor, wit, knowledge, showmanship, and more. This is literally free money for any cable network. I know I would love tuning into Captain Disillusion on daytime television! I mean, the Science channel already has "Incredible Acts of Science" or whatever where a panel literally just sits and watches KZbin videos and provides trivial commentary. Captain D would be way more engaging than that show. This is such a no-brainer.

[@reyariass]

Maybe they have given him offers but dislikes the contract? Just a thought.

[@dont-feed-ben4833]

I'm pretty sure he's already a professional visual effects artist as a primary career. Might be wrong about that though.

[@markzaikov456]

I think it's better for him to work at his own pace and own time without a boss telling to finish or do an episode, censor craps and basically filter his content.

[@dvl973]

Even if not cable, then maybe youtube (red) premium shouldv'e picked him up long time ago

[@johnnymarinara3797]

Cable is dead.

[@abesluciferius]

Your humour is not cringey, your content is not a cheap version of real scientific research, and your overall contribution to society is not understated. Keep going, because if you don't, you will make the world a worst place.

[@OttoGrainer27]

Actually I disagree on the first two points, but yeah he should be commended!

[@abesluciferius]

Otto Beumelburg Actually, I still mean what I said. :)

[@OttoGrainer27]

Sebastian Emir Llapur Gandulfo Wasn't suggesting otherwise.

[@abesluciferius]

Otto Beumelburg Was just having a laugh, mate.

[@OttoGrainer27]

Oh, lol

[@ChrisTheFreedomEnjoyer]

You know what would be crazy? If ALAN was Captain Disillusion the whole time!

[@Dragonblaster1]

Oh, that's just silly!

[@manicmillennial3287]

Huffing Paint

[@ademolad7215]

Preposterous

[@lj_fin827]

stop being dumb alan is a charter in by captain disillusion

[@criticalopsxxldreamlifter9152]

Lucas Fine r/woooosh

[@10801283]

"Presentation" "Presentation NEW" "Presentation NEW last" "Presentation NEW last FINAL"

[@ideljenny]

The stock cat with the "shutterstock" watermark still on it.

[@MichaelChin1994]

What a very well done talk. Your unbelievable talent for PSP even went into your live talks. Pacing in particular with your "interactions" with the captain. The ending was a brilliant idea too.

[@PikaPetey]

wow!! at first I was upset that this was a convention recording but its was an actual episode/ show!

[@adrianopairetti3417]

arent you that was on r/quityourbullshit?

[@Marzlpan]

mm that's some 10/10 english right there

[@adrianopairetti3417]

sorry im from argentina

[@adrianopairetti3417]

i meant if you were the one that debunked that guy that said that he animated better than you

[@Kevin-lj5pq]

Same, I thought it would be boring. But hell no. The beginning where the Captain is screaming at Alan and the end where they had that stupid Hallmark moment - just amazing

[@eatmayo24]

This really makes you appreciate the sheer amount of work that goes into his videos

[@ramiroj.2381]

Oh, the freezed frame at the end killed me!!!! My god, I don't know if you think you're not as good at visual effects as others but man believe me you're great at entertainment! This conference is brilliant and I'd love for more people to see you and recognize the effort made here! From one skeptic (and also engineering student :P) to another, thank you!!

[@dougle03]

He underplayed his VFX tallents, look as his videos again and deconstruct what's actually going on. They are simply brilliant, the film makers youtuber...

[@GumSkyloard]

@@dougle03 Everyone underplays their achievements.

[@fullmetalsnowflake2508]

Some people might think your geekish humour is "cringe" (I hate that that word is so common in comments and playlists and vocabularies...) but I've always loved the sense of earnestness and naive fun that your tone brings to your videos. Especially given the educational/ cartoonish style. I think it's very fitting, and a key part of the most consistently fun, fresh & interesting video series on youtube. Rahspect.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

Synonyms for cringe is irksome, icky, twinge inducing, nauseating, or gives the hibby-jibbies. However, some have certain contexts that they apply to.

[@EveryDayTrucker]

I believe it's a part of his act however I also believe it's based on real life anxiety of performance and the fact he is very introverted. So, an act to an extent, bit to mimic real life allowing him to cope and do this the way he does. Most likely he didnt realize it would grow like it has! I found him here just a year ago and really dig Allan so much o now tell EVERYONE about him!!!

[@Shampoid]

This isnt cringy Getting kicked in the balls is

[@Kevin-lj5pq]

Yes, that excitement and confidence in who he is. Greatly inspiring, too.

[@irlrp]

Just randomly found this channel, at first i was like errrrrr what the F* ? And then i watched another video, and another one, and another one, and i'm now addicted.

[@isac.2h]

irlrp same

[@zmyt_017]

Same

[@csebastian3]

lol, the "freeze" at the end. So funny! This entire presentation is epic.

[@vituperation]

Judging by the comments, I feel like the part where he gives the super awkward talk between 11:02 and 14:35 was somehow too subtle of a point about the importance of delivery during a presentation for a wide audience who aren't nerdy skeptics. As if putting on the glasses wasn't enough of a visual cue, he switches to a clearly more confident tone and posture straight after, and he also explicitly says he's acting especially awkward to make a point. I think the confusion comes from the decision to act as a nervous intern to begin with (whether as a guise for actual nerves and/or not wanting to be in costume the whole time) which makes the transition seem less stark and just part of the character. Which is a shame because it's an otherwise cool demonstration of his point that takes a good bit of talent to pull off.

[@JoshuaArson]

Personally, my favorite bit of that whole segment was him putting the glasses on so he could see...then right before he takes them off, he rubs his eye through the lens of the glasses, making it obvious they're just the frames.

[@jwhine]

I think that part was a bit too nuanced. The audience didn’t quite realize it was an act I think

[@DocBree13]

I thought it was brilliantly done and pretty obvious 🤷‍♀️ I don’t know about how non-skeptics would perceive it.

[@DocBree13]

@@JoshuaArson I didn’t catch that lol

[@PyreOManiac]

i'm so glad that i noticed the change

[@xbxlxexhx]

Every decent superhero would be proud to have an assistant like Alan and thankful for his wonderful, supporting family. Good job on that presentation!

[@HugoBDesigner]

Woah! I click a CaptainDisillusion video and suddenly I'm greeted by Matt Parker? What kind of madness is this?

[@MarkPentler]

The best skeptical conference in the world, that’s what!

[@agilitykissa]

HugoBDesigner i know right?!

[@--8251]

That's not even a presentation, that's a whole-ass LIVE SHOW! Icredible, even after all these years, he never ceases to amaze me.

[@zizimugen4470]

Oh, it's a flesh mask on a chrome body! Oh, well that changes things.

[@realbland]

what'd you think, this alien has flesh skin??

[@welcomestranger]

That was great. Must be time for the Captain to deliver a TED Talk.

[@florianwicher]

It's incredible how polished his presentation is. To do the script, the effects and the live coreography of a talk like this must take forever!

[@robinm1211]

This man is literally bursting with skill and talent

[@ericclements5207]

I'm really glad I finally had the time to sit down and watch this! Absolutely incredible. I've been watching Captain Disillusion for almost 9 years! You were the first real skeptic channel I found, and you remain the most entertaining. One of the reasons I became a journalist was to help dispel ignorance. Sure, local news is by and large car crashes and fluff features, but there is still something satisfying about telling the truth, no matter how mundane the topic may be.

[@wormri]

Your comedic timing, your editing skills, your end goals, everything about this channel is everything I would require of myself. Keep being the great person you are.

[@MissCin101]

"That wasn't a debunk, it was a goddamn massacre" - JackFilms 2k16

[@red43rumbl37]

MissCin101 ? What video

[@ericforsyth]

+Hi I'm Vegan: Just google it and it comes up. The Cicret Bracelet one.

[@red43rumbl37]

Eric Forsyth google what

[@benjaming5805]

Shibasaki is my marshmallow the circet bracelet video

[@aidanknoll1019]

@@red43rumbl37 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZPKp4afaJqhbNE&lc=UghFVzKFneVeC3gCoAEC Somehow, I missed it when I watched video.

[@MarcoStillSeasonsCattaneo]

Discovered this genius today in the morning. Binge Watched all the videos in the channel. I've got red eyes but man, I'm totally addicted.

[@Mountain_Drew]

Huffing paint

[@amaansiddiqui2376]

Huffing paint

[@waynesanford2869]

Huffing paint

[@quizygaming414]

Huffing paint

[@one-one-three-eight]

Huffing paint

[@burke615]

Huffing paint

[@SUPERGAMER707]

wow I had no idea about that exposure, color balance control on the iPhone. thats super helpful, why isnt this more known

[@muuuuuud]

My favorite channel, took me too long to find it. Come for the skepticism , stay for the interpretive dance!

[@r.pizzamonkey7379]

God that ending was incredible. You start saying the humor is cringy and then end with a freeze-frame straight out of a 90s sitcom, which both illustrates your point and shows why that can actually be a good thing. Cringe humor is still a completely valid form of humor. I laughed so hard my brother demanded to know what's so funny.

[@professorchill7392]

This gentleman is a genius. Even if he HADN'T made all his great videos, just this one presentation is impressive enough. Uniquely funny, entertaining, and educational. What the hell more do you want?

[@wright96d]

I think I"ve watched this 45 minute video 3 times. It's just that impressive.

[@noeyesyt4475]

wright96d You're our true hero.

[@samuelmunaku3754]

Going second round now, and my attention span is usually 7mim on other videos from other channels

[@gavincarter167]

This is at least my 4th time

[@coderdbd]

Second time. I thought it was another presentation but a few minutes in I was like "yeah... what the hell... I'm watching it again" lmao

[@yeahheyyayya4745]

Did you put flesh coloured make up on your face?

[@allocater2]

Who is this imposter? Get him!

[@emeraldnext]

Tommy Barnard No, it's Alan.

[@uitham]

he looks like he has been huffing skin coloured spray paint

[@frollard]

He's been huffing flesh coloured paint.

[@GreatBritishbtchoff]

Tommy Barnard are u a fannibal

[@FelipeASaito]

I love the fact that he actually froze himself in the middle of the stage at the end

[@Im49th]

That was entirely engrossing and entertaining. You are without a doubt one of the most talented people on this whole website and it's a shame more people haven't realised it yet. I'd like to see you do an episode on the "Barenstain Bears parallel universe" theory. It's the theory that the original spelling of popular brands has somehow changed, proving that we now live in an alternate timeline. It's absolutely bizarre.

[@LeanBacalzo]

I've seen an AVGN episode about that.

[@benzeboy5]

www.reddit.com/r/mandellaeffect/ if it helps this is a subreddit that has lots of conversation about that and similar experiences.

[@wesofx8148]

shit pickle

[@dablasit]

I like the snopes article about it, because the same as all conspiracy theories, they serve nothing but mind-masturbation since you just can't advance in explaining anything since we don't even have technology to prove existence of inter-dimensions. So it's a fun idea, but a useless one if you truly care about an explanation. Here's a site that has common explanations (and more occam's razor's ones if you will) for the effect.

[@samuellacey5166]

That's not really in the Captain's field of expertise. He debunks internet videos and things that involve digital editing and visual illusions, not conspiracy theories.

[@MrSideliner]

So many people fooled by his nervous act >.>

[@Hexadolf]

ikr

[@Darthsantana]

for a while I was like wow he's normally pretty held together maybe he has like a public performance anxiety. He really went the extra mile for that.

[@Hexadolf]

Wait a sec.. Alan is Captain Disillusion? Mind = Blown.

[@MrSideliner]

***** Hmmm, judging by the nervous applause at times, I deduct that quite a few people were fooled.

[@Darthsantana]

***** I know he's the Captain but I'll admit that I thought for a bit that he was actually nervous. I would say that I don't think he was trying to make us think he was really nervous though.

[@Indianadixon]

ohmigosh I just came up with the best idea ever. I am going to be Captain Dissilusion for Halloween next year. also BTW Captain, you're like the coolest ever and I love you even more after sitting through all 46 minutes of this.

[@Pellbort]

Captain DISILLUSION. Captain Dissolution is a guy who squirts strong solvents on everything. He's not nearly as nice.

[@randompeculiarintrovert8446]

Pete Rockwell What if he wanted to dress up as Captain Dissolution..

[@dishmanw]

Naw, most people would think that you were huffing paint.

[@MeAuntieNora]

One of the best replies I have ever seen.

[@xmlthegreat]

My god this man can do anything and everything.... Write, Shoot, act, edit, VFX, draw, animate, edit sound, music composition... A one man filmmaking army! No wonder the captain has him on as his unpaid intern!

[@FancyGeeks]

Why on Earth this channel doesn't have millions and millions of subscribers is honestly beyond me. The production value is fantastic and the videos are so engaging and entertaining. It's just so interesting and well done.

[@Mr_Daven]

Can someone actually think of any reason why is he still only on 250k+ subsribers? Someone debung that shit.

[@Atoran95]

Daven because some people are stoopid :(

[@TrackpadTimmy]

Only recently began uploading videos semi-regularly, and then again there's still like a month between videos.

[@Toast4tw]

maybe cause he only uploads once a month or so?? People that barely upload get usually screwed by KZbin's algorithm.

[@pentuplemintgum666]

like opening a barrel of whiskey

[@EVEmasta]

+Toast4tw jontron says hi

[@powersurge4290]

You should have your own TV show for kids to see, because you inspire.

[@rusemode]

THIS! Bill Nye might have let down a couple kids, we need Cap!

[@seanhaydongriffin]

It’s strange seeing him in full body paint. He usually only paints the top half of his head

[@roo6950]

Sean Griffin im waiting for a woosh here lol

[@LoveScreamTrue]

@@roo6950 He he..

[@thegoose2071]

excellent woosh setup

[@DrakeDragsaw]

What are you tslking about? It's Alan, not Captain Disillusion?

[@dvl973]

@@DrakeDragsaw you're the wooosh buddy... lmao

[@avengersageofultron8793]

I dressed up as Captain Disillusion for Halloween and a few people actually recognized it. It was great ^_^

[@porkwoofles3909]

Haha, I love the end. He's hilarious! Very well executed presentation!

[@stylis666]

Pork Woofles That was a very nice detail :)

[@tylery6352]

I was sure the fireworks were fake. The fact thats real blows my mind

[@bassmunk]

Me too!

[@Lumibear.]

It’s one I already knew, but it’s so ridiculous that anyone would even try that, never mind that it actually works, it’s hard to believe that it isn’t fake.

[@cloudsteele1989]

It must have been a windless day. When it first lifted up I thought it was plausible, but when it kept going perfectly straight and the smoke stayed in the spiral, I changed to thinking it was faked.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Ikr

[@FrankyBabes]

I felt very stupid. It looked real when it was down at ground level, so I imagined it must have gone up a certain way and stopped and that the edit had made it look like it went all the way. The motion looked really unnatural once it got beyond a certain height.

[@foot2]

Foot was going to watch for 2 minutes and stayed for all it's entirety. Fantastic. Came in late to this CD team. Hope there are many more years left. I guess Foot is off to the patreon site next.

[@saimaannorppa8669]

are you an idiot?

[@DemstarAus]

Does Foot always refer to Foot as Foot?

[@foot2]

@@DemstarAus Foot does

[@Daemon4]

proud of you foot

[@PosterityIslesNews]

Thank you foot

[@Hiznogood]

New subscriber here! I’ve been binge watching your videos and I know I’m commenting on an old video, but I have to say that for me your work is worth a lot! I really enjoy them because they’re both entertaining and educational, and done with a wink in the eye. Please keep making them, they’re are most needed in these times of hoaxes and fake news. Thank you!

[@turkeysamwich00]

I was kinda thrown off by the fluctuating degrees of awkwardness throughout the presentation but when it got more awkward I honestly forgot it was an act and genuinely felt bad for you, so I guess that says something about your acting abilities

[@richardruiz476]

It was satire

[@Fabiandur]

When was it awkward anyways?

[@january1401_]

how dumb are u lol

[@dvl973]

every presentation is either awkward or boring at some point unless it has really good jokes and this was not a 10 minute fucking ted talk but a 50 minute presentation, and I want to see you give a 50 minute entertaining presentation all by yourself that is not boring or awkward at some point and manages to crack the audience like 20 times throughout the whole thing.

[@jacobbelanger5863]

I'm pretty sure he was referring to the personality of "The Intern" that is awkward and nervous in nature but the central point in the comedy of this video. You guys are basically saying the same thing: Capt. D is amazing and he has excellent acting and showmanship capabilities!

[@helifalic]

It's one thing to be able to perform on camera, but this is something else. Very entertaining.

[@Tomorrowboymex]

Was this a 46 minute presentation? Seriously? I didn't even feel the time passing. This is the perfect example on how to do interesting presentations and have the audience engaged. Thank you Captain Disillusion for all your content and for this marvellous presentation, it's so inspiring!

[@lordsheen]

when i reached the end of the video, i was skeptical of if there really was an audience... then i went to the first minute of the video and saw the people :p

[@gamehelp16]

Love how he froze in the end haha

[@em00k]

Captain! This talk was AWESOME! It even brought at tear to my eye when you read out the comment by Ryan. I've been watching since like 30k subscribers and am so pleased that after 8 years you are finally starting to make traction. Please don't ever stop. The only annoying thing about this video is that you were in my home town, at a a place I've seen many conferences and didn't know! Bad Captain! Never stop doing what you do, you are a breath of fresh air and keep KZbin honest. The only way is up! Love you CD!

[@novocaine88]

Just discovered this channel yesterday, not even sure how it's alluded me for so long, but this content is great. I've binged watched hours already. An excellent presenter, hugely creative and obviously very talented. Please do keep it up!

[@Derpageddon]

That freeze frame at the end made the whole presentation. 10/10

[@AndyHappyGuy]

I love how you can hear the audience's applause swell twice in the ending, first at the joke and again after realising Alan freeze-framed himself.

[@SherardYu]

45:18 made me teary eyed. I felt it. So weird. I just started watching CD during the pandemic lockdown this June 2020.

[@drewhamilton4103]

"They aren't as high quality as what people do professionally?!?!?!?!?!?!" Honestly the production value of the videos are so high its like each one is a movie. Honestly super clean content. If you did all the FX for a movie I would high key buy tickets to it.

[@757SoundLab]

It's nice to get some Extended D for a change!

[@lurkkker]

Damean Schultz that’s what she said

[@SnusKongen]

hehe

[@kuroandengattil5807]

I just discovered you and I have to say that you have instantly become one of my favorite KZbinr-, no one of my favorite content creators on any platform because of how amazing your content is, the sheer production value + inspiration and skill is just beyond compare. Thank you Captain Disillusion, you're easily one of the greats

[@cryokin]

That Shutterstock watermark on the kitten image is the perfect touch. It's amazing.

[@burnster321]

I like the blue background. He looks like he's a budget blue screen production. Nice touch

[@unhhgcrxexhjvuvujchcrzwzwz7956]

Boy, you are a really impressive performer

[@NeroBaelside13]

Damn, I never realized how insanely good he is at being an entertainer. It's also great to see him being appreciated for his work.

[@svilenivanov4345]

I am genuinely interested on how much time did you prepare the delivery of this presentation.

[@johnnymarinara3797]

This was probably the episode for that month.

[@drumrit]

I don't even know where to begin with him. He's absolutely amazing. A real gem

[@dodostarforce]

That was absolutely bloody fantastic, an incredibly entertaining 45 minutes all the way through!

[@superabdo3]

KZbin recommendations algorithm keep hiding these Gems from me for 12 years ... Why?!?! Edit: I am talking about captain disillusion

[@null3081]

The vid came out 2 years ago

[@andyjamisonmusic7572]

[NULL] r/facepalm

[@null3081]

Warsine r/ihavereddit

[@want-diversecontent3887]

@@null3081 r/shurthefuckupacceptyou'rewrongdon'tcriticizeaboutthefuckingmethodofdekiveryjustacceptyourwrongnesa

[@momoglo1644]

Hi Captain D! If you're reading this, please know that I really do enjoy watching your videos. I'm a 35 yr old woman, mom of 2 young boys, living in Wisconsin, who grew up with a healthy crush on Beakman (I loved your show with him!), Bill Nye the Science Guy and Mr. Wizard. I think your videos are amazing, and totally on par with the greats I mentioned above. I have never been a "tech savvy" person; the fact that you make your own videos, including editing, sound and they look so professional, blew my mind. So, I'm taking your advice from this video. My sons, 8 & 7, both really want to make YT videos. We watched this video together, and now they are writing scripts! As a family, we're going to explore the adventures of making a video and all that it entails. Thank you for all of your hard work! Please keep up the great job!

[@asura7941]

I always lost it when he punches that Vine guy

[@zenloks_1735]

Its zach king btw, he's a really cool guy

[@MrBlacksnipe]

Highest quality content on youtube without a doubt

[@JackGordon]

Legend has it Alan is still standing there, still, to this day.

[@Carlos-ce2gn]

Watching that entire video was 100% worth it😌

[@locaIdipshit]

Recently discovered your channel and you have immediately jumped to the top of my list of favorite content creators. You’re the best, capn