Chris D'Elia - The Worst Time is Now (Memories in Retrospect)

Chris thinks about how when you reflect on memories, a lot of times you look at them in a positive light even though at the time you may have not been happy. So basically, now is the worst time.
Clip from: Stanley Lettuce (132) | Congratulations Podcast with Chris D'Elia
• Stanley Lettuce (132) ...
Comedian (Incorrigible, Man on Fire) and actor Chris D'Elia sits down every week to talk about what's on his mind.

[@danielz8925]

I came here for a silly goose time and left with existential angst

[@GasEnjoyer]

Daniel Z lmfaoooo

[@javarison5386]

Daniel Z let me try to help. A thing that exists is better than a thing that is only a concept. The “now” that you are living in exists, while the past has ceased to exist and the future has yet to exist. Therefore now is better than the past and future, which are only concepts. So we are always living in the best time

[@loganstriker2973]

@@javarison5386 -- Futurity exists.

[@ServingKant42069]

i swear if this one monologue needs to be on a radio station in GTA 6. IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN.

[@chaincells]

UP the should totaly ask him

[@ODrane]

Mahesa Anabrang factual lmao

[@HereForAStorm]

He did play a character in GTA V, but yeah he needs his own station

[@TheNiNjawesome]

S'good idea. 🤣

[@playdoughfunrs]

I just want to say x man for making this video its what I needed today

[@loganstriker2973]

X man?

[@girlspooptoo8567]

That was good shit

[@caveofsleepers]

Many X Men to you and yours 🎄

[@theemilyelizabeth]

"One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful." -- Sigmund Freud

[@EekZombies]

Emily Elizabeth This quote is absolutely perfect for this topic. 👍

[@theemilyelizabeth]

@@EekZombies Thanks, it's one of my favorites.

[@jonathanmarcus9628]

This is a quote repurposed from the Aeneid: Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit. “Perhaps one day, it will Be a joy, to remember even this”

[@DonDough1]

Man, you've really helped me with my depression. It's so much stronger and more confident now 😅

[@scottdavidson7543]

😆😆😆😆

[@zvk7853]

It’s phenomenon. You will always remember your memories happier than when you experienced them. It’s bc while you are jn the moment there’s a variety of small struggles that we tend forget about as time passes. Like for example, being tired, sore, sick, stressed about a test, etc.

[@dvrds]

Actually, the tougher the experiences, the funnier or fonder you will feel about them, obvs not talking about someones death or a excruciating tragedy, but for the most part your mind calculates the growth you made as a person and tells you that was good for you, it shows you you can survive toughness, and how incredibly difficult life can be and still everything passes and you can make it.

[@Raffsy]

Love this cult

[@chaffchannel2754]

I'd Join

[@kushhunter6106]

Chaff Channel unprotected sex with people who are of legal age yeeeeee eeeeet

[@jbug1979]

Chris is totally ready to be a dad.

[@mr.jameson218]

jbugg Exactly, just look at the arm wearing the watch while he talks. Dad flashbacks.

[@coreyS33]

Why?

[@joeyjonesSoCal]

Corey Sawyers Inorite? What part of that says he’s ready to be a dad?

[@forrestthroughdatrees]

jbugg many things suck and aren’t going to be as great as you make them out to be. Nonetheless, Plz don’t kill yourself.

[@nobody.123]

He's already a dad, *_he's my daddy :)_*

[@lorol5224]

Delilah is such a silly goose, i love it. We need our comedians now more than ever.

[@B0bLeeSw4gger]

Is Delilah, D'elia's GF?

[@Bleighckques]

@@B0bLeeSw4gger Nah, his GF is Crystal Lea

[@B0bLeeSw4gger]

@@Bleighckques lol...good one!

[@mcgregor-hy1eu]

This whole clip rings s’true. I’ve found that when I’m planning on doing something fun, I literally have ZERO expectations. That way, no matter what happens it’s fun🙂

[@sk83below]

Tom the GOAT exactly

[@jeepz669]

Babies Unite! 🍼

[@idahoplantguy9027]

What Chris is saying here about "now" being all we have is right in line with what presence is all about. When a person learns to be present in the now and content with the present moment, then everything else becomes secondary. Quiet the mind and the world around you will change. Much love to Chris and all the fellow babies. #NoDents

[@atvbass10]

Literally one of the deepest things and most true things I’ve ever heard. And it’s coming from a god damned comedian.

[@seandafny]

This always happens. Comedians are often geniuses who have given up on caring

[@george4407]

That x-men story is hilarious

[@Sethclement96]

i was literally thinking about this like two days ago. i was thinking that even though things sucked while you were there, when you look back it’s with fondness, and every time you look back it’s with fondness. we complain about the present and worry about the future but when we look back we loved it all. my reasoning was the opposite of chris’ it’s that you should just enjoy the present while it’s here because whether or not you’re going to anyways.

[@vitocorleone1462]

03:07 That is so funny. This is actually a really deep topic, but man that was freaking hilarious

[@William.H.Bonney]

Here we go with your olive oil charm!

[@vitocorleone1462]

@@William.H.Bonney Luca Brasi has entered the chat..

[@retired674]

Bro. Spit my Pepsi everywhere when you said the waiter replied with that. x-men

[@bonsaikitty29]

Why does it make me lmao so much when you scream yes xD

[@RichardBloomerPMT]

X for the upload, Men.

[@calebskogen4208]

That laugh at 7:26 - could be its own video!

[@follc1991]

Caleb Skogen that was good x-man

[@QuestionsAnswerz]

I was dyyyiiingg

[@MonsieurDrobot]

THIS IS ACTUALLY BRILLIANT. It’s funny how old bad memories make people say “no regrets” or “it was a blessing” when we all know that shit fucking SUCKS to go through.

[@xaviersoto3978]

This is the funniest clip of congratulations I’ve seen

[@sk8yard]

I had a crazy realization after I heard this. Basically this is exactly what meditation tries to help. Meditation is about controlling your thoughts and thinking less about the future and the past. So the present is all you have and you have nothing to compare it to so by contrast it becomes much more enjoyable. Thanks for the epiphany Chris.

[@chadfrozt8404]

I’m happier to watch this cuz I’m at work at 7 in the morning and don’t wanna be here hahaha!! 😂😂😂💯💯💯💯

[@idahoplantguy9027]

This is going to be a thing now, mark my words. If there is ever any doubt where it came from I'd just like the record to state that this is the origin of people saying xmen instead of thanks man.

[@MrSatantheSinner]

I'm doing it. And for your name, here's a "WHO?!?"

[@idahoplantguy9027]

@@MrSatantheSinner It's people like you who won't allow me to live down the abomination and life ruiner that was the rapper known as Mike Jones. I forgive you though, since you know not what you do.

[@MrSatantheSinner]

@@idahoplantguy9027 Noooo! I'm so sorry! That sucks!

[@YVNGTRXP]

Mike Jones a rapper named WHO ?!?

[@joey.steely00]

This is easily one of his best videos

[@tomatocat56]

idk why i’m smiling so hard watching this bc it’s so true and morbid. all i do is think about shit. love when you turn my thoughts and anxieties into some fire ass podcast content.

[@Halosydne]

I was cleaning my desk, accidentally hit my mouse, and found some night time existential wisdom? Xmen.

[@iHeartPinacolada]

Resonates true but very under analyzed. He's describing people that live for the expectations or reminisce over the past, because they never live for the actual moment. But if you realize that the present moment is the only thing to live for, you stop reminiscing so much over things that are gone or being so excited for what's not yet here and may not ever be. But nonetheless... made me laugh hard as always. Love ya Chris

[@radreviewz9482]

This is correct. The biggest truth is that all we have is NOW and under that is if you're negative, your now will suck. So you learn to stop thinking so much. Being more positive and thinking more positive aren't the same thing. Let that sink in and you'll be in a better place soon. And you'll just be there. You won't think it to death because so much thought is pointless and we can just disregard most of it. Honestly. That's exactly what the practice of meditation is.

[@tomspellings6738]

One of my favorite introspective clips of all time

[@Ianprodu]

Bro I found this new thing where if u smoke some weed it make this time we are living in RIGHT NOW, not sooo bad you know XD

[@richard9484]

Caleb Huskey maybe if you smoke some weed you won’t be such a bitch

[@pmbu]

Caleb Huskey weirdo

[@adrianruelas1812]

@Caleb Huskey dang

[@westxlcr]

Very relevant now.

[@broncos915]

“And try to up jump the boogie” lost it 😂

[@landonp.4073]

Everyone should read “The Power of Now” and your view on this will change

[@Babyduzzit]

Landon P. Whos the autjor

[@NecessaryTangent]

Eckhart Tolle subscribes to Delia

[@danielz8925]

Necessary Tangent Tolle is known for his anti-cuda stance on life

[@dr3wtube144]

Daniel Z and for living on a bench in a park for years

[@MichelangeloBeats]

dr3wtube that’s dope!

[@innerpull]

5:44 YES!! A favorite of mine is to say "the Q" instead of thank you. Or "egg salad" instead of excellent. Except I've never been caught.

[@billionabil]

3:56 there has to be a "yYESSSss" compilation somewhere

[@joshjohnson8896]

Looking forward to things that aren't gonna be that great is fine since once it's over, you'll trick yourself into thinking you had a great time when you look back on it fondly in retrospect.

[@aaronshelley703]

Single. Just hit the beach and enjoyed the breeze and peace. Not the worst. Expectations met. Love you though daddy.

[@luvlyghost900]

Greatest philosopher of our time

[@kentlarsen578]

Super insightful, I absolutely love it.

[@ludmillagutomo]

watching this on saturday morning. cancelled all my plans for the weekend. time to contemplate 😋

[@mickcv4554]

The worst of good things isn’t a bad thing it’s all relative my man. The worst corvette is still a corvette. So cheer up mate good times ahead.

[@tptv5911]

A true man of logic.

[@andrewb.casteel7599]

@chrisD'elia @clipsforthebabies Thank you for tickling my belly with a good ole' " trying to be quiet in a library kind of chuckle, then proceeds to obnoxious outburst" when I heard him casually, BUT random AF drop the #upjumptheboogie I am Weeeeakkkk🤣💀

[@matthewhorizon6050]

The comedic stylings of Chris D'Elia: talks you into believing something is funny when it's not at all, yet, somehow its amusing. I'm not sure if this is a deliberate skill or incidental brilliance.

[@khristopherrichards9176]

i dont know why but every time i see that painting at the end of the video of Chris D' Elia, it reminds me of Sean William Scott, with long hair, or the Villain from count of monte cristo lol

[@playdoughfunrs]

that's deep chris

[@ManofLetters]

Video was the biggest breath of fresh air lol

[@bassist789]

Now is undoubtedly the best time because it's the only time that actually exists.

[@jeyjai]

So much for living in the now

[@MerriweatherMcWiggan]

I used to say I love you instead of thank you to waiters and it is amazing how many people say I love you too back without hesitation.

[@GraysonKade]

Thanks so much for that very nihilistic reminder, Chris! Haha.

[@TJ-di1iq]

Thanks Debbie Downer. Boosted my depression 100%

[@ColinCassidyClogs]

I was thinking about the exact same thing today such a weird coincidence

[@EekZombies]

Colin Cassidy So was i! I kept wondering why i remembering the worst time in my life so positively.

[@investigate3_11]

Really wish I was friends with Chris haha. He seems like so much fun.

[@clv9056]

You're killing it here chris

[@vitocorleone1462]

This is the best clip so far

[@Alisonbb_]

This is so true

[@Strato5Fear]

Chris’ memories are full o’ DENTS

[@cj32pull2]

The worst time is now yeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhh !

[@terryjean91565]

Daddy's gonna up jump the boogie!!!

[@elvis316]

alright alright alright bawitaba.

[@terryjean91565]

@@elvis316 Yeeeeeeesss!

[@fencefirst2722]

The baseball announcer voice KILLS ME every time

[@LiveFrm666]

YES!

[@loustandards2827]

Chris is having this revelation now, because he is so young; there's none younger (his words, direct quote, the context made it unstoppably hilarious). Now...Now that he knows this...this is the time in a man's life where he turns old. This very discovery is the turning point.

[@seandafny]

What age did u realize it? I still dont see it yet.

[@loustandards2827]

@@seandafny I was 37 or 38. It can be different for anyone, it isn't time spent, it's the events that affect your perception of your life. It is my understanding that this can happen to anyone at anytime.

[@fitzyboy1390]

Nostalgia is just gold plated shit

[@misterwest69]

That hit me one day was a big ah ha moment definitely nostalgia glasses whenever I catch myself thinking about past or present I noticed nothing is ever as good or bad as i remember it, basically that's why being present (in the moment) and going w the flow is key ik long ass comment peace man ✊xmen

[@mikesmithiba]

God I fucking love this dude 😭😭

[@govegan562]

so true...and really good bit

[@jonsohinki8882]

In retrospect, you'll look back fondly on all of the times your computer fucked up and you got pissed hahaha.

[@alexkoutsoukos3603]

Euphoric recall m'baby

[@eugeniageneva]

Yep! Bummer.

[@rkbiri5470]

Profound

[@ThePopeGhost]

Just saying X-Men from this point forward

[@juancantu2116]

Can you please just play Rick for a live action Rick and Morty already

[@EekZombies]

Juan Cantu Whoah.. i see it. 😮

[@casualobserver2380]

Unfortunately this really applies to my life.

[@trickshotfamily]

Pretty deep really

[@boloyoung9537]

Love the clip.. x men

[@06livefast]

I LOVE YOU BABIES

[@AyBROyo]

Up jump the boogie with your friends 😂😂😂 fuckin love it

[@wanderingalcoholic8329]

In Buddhist thought there is the notion of the importance of Hopelessness. If you have Hope then you are not Being Present. You are using the future to distract yourself from Now.

[@shotchaface]

whoa dude that's deep af

[@chimbertocaviglia6919]

That X-Men story man, I'm dying...

[@DarrenDayo0903]

i genuinely think Chris stumbled onto a great philosophical thought. like its a 100% true though

[@VOID-rd5ze]

why do i relate to this at 22

[@Jack-rk7jc]

Because it's a mindset that affects the state of living, not the other way around.

[@stooni13]

3:40 YESSS.

[@jacquelinenguyen5092]

yes

[@lawrencelord9777]

Way ahead of you bro I listen to that song every morning 3:32

[@NecessaryTangent]

Except when we laugh. Then now is best.

[@JD-ez5fj]

God damn it Chris, I hate how true this is!

[@pickles7734]

Ok wasn’t ready for truth bomb

[@paulshnernigan7379]

By the same logic, if you can look back fondly at memories that weren't great at the time and also be excited for something in the future that won't live up to expectations, then now is actually the best time because that's when you're getting the most joy out of the situation.

[@dark-starchemistryfabricat2405]

Lol Cup half full kind of guy, I like your style bro.

[@angellunsford2741]

I wish I could be as happy about being pissed as he is

[@blanegrimm3295]

This shit was amazing thanks Chris your right this was such a profound thought blew my goddamn mind for some reason

[@dextermorgan902]

I'd literally piss my pants laughing 😂😂😂

[@MeganAshley95]

Wouldn’t the best time now because you still have hope for the future and you’ve romanticized the past? Like it’s best in terms of happiness even if it’s false ? Because also You don’t know if it’ll be worse than you think it’s gonna be .... especially if u keep expectations low

[@gqedpbeicq]

Yaaaaay it sucks the most now yaaaaaaaaaaay!!

[@coldasice7x]

I watch 2:30 - 4:30 daily.

[@dr.strangelove6118]

Existence is pain

[@verticalstance]

So we're all just gonna ignore that "help"

[@miamiking001]

😂😂 "oh that's the real friend"

[@larsonracies8636]

I hate my wife

[@tune6000]

Ooooh I love my wife, AHH!

[@06livefast]

I might know a guy tho.. so

[@4nnunaki]

Hey, who gives a shit what you say bud?

[@bahasharc8393]

How can I meet her

[@jeepz669]

OMG, he's right! 😲