CLOSE YOUR EYES

[@harm0ny_]

I love that a single thump inspired Mark to revisit a 10 year old game before even starting the one he set out to play. This is the Markiplier content I signed up for.

[@violetk2020]

If anyone was wondering what ut's like to have ADHD, watch the first 5 minutes

[@realperson9951]

@Anti furry 11 2 nerd

[@BlackMoonHowls]

@@violetk2020 I smoke weed for that now. It really helps.

[@SonicMaster519]

@Anti furry 11 2 It isn't 'it's' either, it's gt's. Duh.

[@ambrosesky]

@@BlackMoonHowls ohhh for me i do heroin and gin but yeah! (for legal reasons this is a jokey joke)

[@wendyclear182]

Markiplier should make a “Revisiting old horror games” series that would be so good

[@sierradawn7380]

yes!!!

[@scaredycatgaming4890]

He did a few

[@doriondouglas6176]

He replayed all the fnaf games, that was pretty nostalgic

[@itspotatotime3527]

Stealing other youtubers content 2: Jacksepticeyes Nostalgia week edition

[@sebastiangreen4995]

yes alien iso would be good same as soma

[@mochadom]

mark transitioning from close your eyes to slender man in 0.2 seconds would be the most markiplier thing ever done

[@I_quit_trolling_now]

I’m better than Markiplier

[@GriffinZambia]

DONT READ MY NAMES.

[@prgatry]

Here’s a real comment since the other ones are bots

[@honkdishScratch]

@@prgatry lmao

[@Gamefile5]

3 bots 3 real people replie's this Edit there's 4 bots in the replie's because there's 1 same saying

[@michaeltaylor9085]

It’s been months They’re still closed. It’s ruined my life. But I will remain. Until mark tells me otherwise. I will keep them closed.

[@adriannakartanas8393]

wow, you even learned how to write, congrats

[@duckledin6714]

It be like that

[@aniyilator]

You closed?

[@oliviasevern]

how you doing buddy? are they still closed?

[@0_dearghealach_083]

This ain't Birdbox, chief.

[@frederick799]

Marks intros are just progressively getting more chaotic with each horror game

[@gothicfemboy428]

I am the best KZbinr ever!!!. I am a god above all.

[@gothicfemboy428]

I am the best KZbinr ever!!!. I am a god above all.

[@Brute_Studios]

7 BOTS, WHAT THE HECK KZbin?!

[@MicahMotion]

Eight bots in three minutes on one comment bruh

[@LMB02]

8 bot replies already wtf KZbin

[@petesweny7440]

It’s 2:30am. Mark said, “Close your eyes” at the start of his video. I did just that. And I immediately passed out. That was all at 1:30am. At 2:28am, I was rudely awakened by the next video. I heard a loud and very Irish “Top of tha’ mornin to ya!” I am now wide awake. Thanks Jack. Also, I WIN!

[@deadrabbit4524]

DUDE SAME

[@Mahoraga600]

I had my eyes closed for 6 hours

[@c0rk450]

Look at mr.fancypants here not quitting at 1:40

[@teamawesome5153]

The best way to wake up! 🤣

[@c0rk450]

@@Mahoraga600 its a joke genius

[@outerscribbles9328]

Mark is the only KZbinr that can get away with getting distracted and playing an entirely different game and I love it

[@nxcolevy]

FRR

[@biomechanicalcyber-jesus7573]

Probably not the only, just "only one of the most popular".

[@rileyhollywells6819]

I mean that’s the definition of ADHD (Getting distracted and stuff)

[@bluemagician9724]

Also the only KZbinr who can get away with playing the Mortuary Assistant Eggs Dee

[@allymichalec1483]

The 3.6 people watching this: “nah I’m good-“

[@sydneyscholfield9913]

For those that are too lazy to find and pause the video for the game list he flashes... Slender The pale demo Chimpychippasthegame NH2 Just stopping by Closeyoureyes The nightmare of the air balloon Lidar Liminal Vilomah Another princess is in our castle The hole in the cabin Schizophrenic rooms Gnarled hag There is a man on the attic The floor is breathing Just stopping by The pale demo Sonic the hedgehog Aftonbuilt Done Merrymarras I opened the door and there was a fish Come alive Subject 65 Fobia Somniphobia demo

[@annalynsaysgoodnight]

thank you! i wanted to know so bad lol

[@AstralTempest]

It's been over 3 months now....my eyes feel almost sealed shut but I have a new sense of the world. Thank you, Mark.

[@kaigamerwolf5850]

oof lol

[@LordOfEternalWar]

Now this here, ladies and gentlemen, is insanity.

[@redcoinbandit]

erm then how did you write this comment buddy??? busted ❌

[@di5ea5eairsoft6]

@@redcoinbandit r/woooooosh

[@rolp7462]

@@redcoinbandit erm dude....I don't think you got the joke, buster! 💩💩

[@truckerblast]

The fact that Mark can be playing one game, and because of hearing a specific sound, play a completely different game is hilarious

[@anonymousartist8751]

ADHD at its finest

[@sarathebest7889]

lmao he didn't even play the game before switching bc of the sound!

[@hallaatwolfyinc.1849]

scabshe ahakuhff

[@ManiacOfYouTube]

@@hallaatwolfyinc.1849 thank you for your insightful commentary

[@hallaatwolfyinc.1849]

@@ManiacOfKZbin hey what the fuck why did you type so perfectly you didn’t close your eyes too?

[@justaguyonearth]

markiplier not even getting past the tutorial for the first 16 minutes solely because of distractions is the most relatable thing ever

[@I_quit_trolling_now]

I’m better than Markiplier

[@yungzyonTV]

I create entertaining videos also

[@Jayzx53]

Kill me now 💀

[@GriffinZambia]

DONT READ MY NAMES.

[@ParsureArts]

Mood. Attention span right out the window

[@Kuroth_]

When Mark said "Sex: not applicable", I really felt that.

[@dej4_vu15]

not me being apagender

[@hello_i_am_jacob]

Yeah it's like Im an elder god made flesh that doesn't apply to me

[@Dominus-t4h]

Watching him revert back into early 2010s Markiplier as he gets further into slender actually put a smile on my face.

[@collinmclaren6608]

With his recent internship with Corridor, I legit want to see him post a retro-style lets play with him deep-faked as his early youtube self. Just played completely straight, playing some random early 2010s horror game, like you could almost be convinced it was a lost video that he never got around to posting. It NEEDS to happen.

[@jatnebuir6006]

@@collinmclaren6608 You need to post that Idea more often, I truly believe if mark sees this idea he would do it Awesome Idea. Post it everywhere!

[@carrion8752]

You weren’t supposed to be watching

[@Nietabs]

Ikr

[@veren771]

@@collinmclaren6608 YES POST THIS EVERYWHERE THATS THE BEST IDEA EVER

[@c.l.e.p.o.r.e]

Mark being persistently uncomfortable in his chair is a mood.

[@drewolsen6114]

Replay darkwood

[@Varrbariouss]

I thought i was the only one who found gaming chairs uncomfortable 😂

[@milonchello1643]

@@Varrbariouss they are, for the price of the cheaper gaming chairs i could get 2 or 3 office chairs that are much more confortable.

[@nightstar6179]

I barely ever sit in a chair right.

[@aniyilator]

I hated my gaming chair too so I replaced it with a bucket armchair. I loov it

[@abunchofrandomthings7222]

I love how mark just gets completely distracted and goes and plays slender man. This is so relatable bruh

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@msipersonaljesus]

ADHD at it's finest

[@removedguests]

@@ChadButtowski okay

[@Theaterror-C]

@@ChadButtowski k i wont

[@idkanymore4662]

@@ChadButtowski alright

[@YogsenForfoth]

It’s been 11 months and 14 days. My eyes have crusted over and my hearing has become beyond enhanced.

[@lynnium_]

5:25 Mark starts playing Slenderman 16:30 Mark starts playing Close Your Eyes

[@SosiuaToki]

Thanks

[@Idiots933]

Thanks pookie

[@CrustyMajesty]

Oh my scallops, you are a lifesaver

[@Jaylinathecat]

Thank you so much

[@Bordie3D]

lmao

[@armybrat131]

Love how this started with one game and led into getting distracted to another game and fighting with chairs. Honestly, me.

[@poseidonbrozeus5888]

Due to Markiplier never telling us to open our eyes and even actively telling us to keep them close; I can safely say that I enjoyed the audio of this video!

[@ingeaten]

Same

[@ingeaten]

@@coolblue7385 yep

[@Maura555-f9f]

that sweet sweet audio

[@stickmaster400]

Well I mean he did say “look at this”, which means that was the point you should have opened your eyes

[@squidwardthedankest6642]

I just went to bed and left the video playing lmao

[@Mylesdesu]

Coming from the future with bathtub Markiplier changing positions and complaining it's comfortable, to this video of him changing positions in his chair and complaining it's uncomfortable, feels like I haven't actually time traveled.

[@Legendary_Wolf]

I love that Mark is still mad about the Darkwood shenanigans and failing at the 99% point because the tree mouth chomped his heel. Would absolutely love to see a sequel or just another game like that

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@charlotteparville8123]

Same, I think his Drakwood's let's play is probably my favorite let's play ever

[@Fweddle]

Darkwood is such a cool game. I wouldn't even mind watching a second playthrough

[@thebleachgod6890]

@@Fweddle It is my personal opinion that Darkwood is one of the best horror games ever made. It's grotesque in all the right ways, it's intriguing and makes you curious about the world, it creates enough suspense to give you a heart attack, it can make you feel weak and powerful at the same time, it just plain terrifies you, and it does all this WITHOUT CHEAP TRICKS LIKE JUMP SCARES!!!

[@MurdocsMinion]

I would absolutely love to see him try and play through that again. It was so good.

[@midnight40007]

never in a million years did i ever think I would be watching markiplier go back to his roots in Slenderman. but I'm not complaining, this was one hell of a blast from the past

[@OKittenPlayz]

Hasn't he played this game before?????

[@RomanTheMexican]

@@OKittenPlayz uhh yes, thats exactly what the comment said???

[@REDACTED_515]

@@OKittenPlayz he’s played in like 2012

[@Ozzysyn]

@@OKittenPlayz bro do you know what the word roots means

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@lildemonchan7690]

Mark: “Let’s see who can keep their eyes closed the longest!” Listeners: *proceed to fall asleep*

[@boiledburger4463]

i actually did put this on why i layed down and like 10 min in i fell asleep lol

[@loley975]

Right now going to bed. Usually put some scary markiplier videos in my playlist and then proceed to fall asleep 🥱🤷🏽‍♂️

[@thunderace_]

Zzz

[@z174d]

@@loley975 goated bedtime routine

[@Promidonigadon]

i literally caught myself about to fall asleep because i was trying to do this

[@Skell17-K47]

i love coming back to your old videos mark, because in this one when you showed your 'to be recorded' games i genuinely read through them and recognized a good few that i watched at a later date; "the floor is breathing" , "there is a man in the attic" , "the hole in the cabin" just to name a few. It makes me smile seeing how far you've come. Congrats about the movie BTW ! : D

[@richarddakazo2878]

Mark: "Close your eyes." Me, listening to this while driving: "Okay, J-man, you know what to do."

[@MissRadi0active]

Jesus: FLOOR IT?!

[@somerandomguy5507]

Satan sitting in the back seat: *Profuse sweating*

[@AAApowerlines]

jesus take the wheel🤠

[@mohammedabb985]

I dont think watching a horror video while driving is a bright idea, unless you want to meet God inperson

[@Darin_Tomlinson]

@@mohammedabb985 nah everythings good this person is definitely still alive!

[@kid0nt]

mark struggling to get comfy in a chair is some of the most relatable content ever. "This chair was designed for ass-sitters"

[@potatoman9069]

I’m more of a head sitter myself

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@mosstale8268]

@@ChadButtowski ok bro 😊

[@mherrmann81687]

Kneeling chairs are a thing.... and can be comfortable. But they aren't ideal for every chair replacement, but as an office seat they can be a nice change of pace. Or Mark could go with an oriental inspired twist and sit on the floor (just use a coffee table as his desk).

[@mherrmann81687]

@@ChadButtowski Reverse Psychology doesnt work on me!! Malicious Compliance activated.

[@letari2252]

Mark: 10 years of youtube and horror game experience now. Slender: ... Time to put the fear back into this boy.

[@Soccer11556]

i actuly laughed at this

[@catgaming4626]

This is a great comment, infant the best one here.

[@calylynnwalker03]

Mark trying to get comfortable in his chair and being fidgety is super relatable. I completely understand the troubles of having a computer chair and not being able to sit comfortably. Although I've fallen back in a computer chair because I can't sit still.

[@MythicBeanProductions]

Mark revisiting an old game because of a single noise sparking some nostalgia is such a Markiplier thing and also is exactly the kind of thing I do

[@Sweetwyne]

The fact that I’m 20 watching mark play the OG slender game in this decade like it’s nothing is nostalgic

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@R3TROSKULL]

About 19 remembering watching him play slender as a kid getting genuinely terrified is so awesome bro like memory overload rn

[@Nofriends591]

14, can’t relate

[@bob8675309666]

I really just want a 30 minute video that is nothing but Mark adjusting and readjusting his chair.

[@Dovahkiin049]

Trust me, there’ll be a compilation eventually😅.

[@alex.g7317]

@@Dovahkiin049 on it

[@divanotfamous]

@@alex.g7317 our savior

[@callratchet2295]

How about 30 minutes of Mark getting distracted by everything

[@bob8675309666]

Let's be honest, it would be a perfectly normal video for Mark to post that no one would think twice about. No "that's weird" or "wth". Just "yup, that's Mark".

[@ruthgilmer1449]

It’s just nice to see Mark having ADHD moments. I just got diagnosed as an adult and it’s so dumb how much comfort I find in his constant fidgeting. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one 😅 thanks Mark!

[@w.whoisrio]

even as someone younger with adhd i find it comforting, it helps to realize that people like me can live lives and actually be very successful all while displaying their symptoms without second thought. both my parents have adhd and didnt know until adulthood, my dad just got diagnosed at 50! i feel like theres often an imposter syndrome-esque feeling in people who arent diagnosed as children so it makes it really important to have these role models who can give comfort

[@maxwellaiello]

Markiplier wants to try to convince us that he's changed but we all know the truth. The past version of markiplier time travelled to the future and took over present Mark's identity.

[@dsmaster1233]

yes

[@tech-on_cappuccino4797]

time traveller *moves a chair* Mark:

[@honeyillustrates]

@Don't read profile photo beep boop bap bee

[@RainbowPaladin]

YEAH, and I discovered he played 087-B on the same day he beat it 10 years ago!

[@SwizzleDrizzl]

Thanks a lot, Dark >:(

[@FeltyTurtle]

Mark playing Slenderman because of a single noise makes me laugh my ass of lol

[@LiterallyMeRyanGosling-0]

Dude, change it to off before anyone notices!!!!!

[@LiterallyMeRyanGosling-0]

You said “of” instead of “off”!!! Fix it before anyone notices man!

[@FeltyTurtle]

@@LiterallyMeRyanGosling-0 It seems I have made an error in my coment. I shqll not chabge it so I can piss someone of And yes I put many errors

[@aristotlerye9033]

@@FeltyTurtle you entertain me. thank you.

[@superintenseminecraftplaye3508]

@@FeltyTurtle gaming. gaming

[@TheFurriestOne]

Ah, 2012, back before Mark's voice had acquired most of its gravely nature via all the screaming he did in the interim.

[@Mei-ot9gd]

he definitely has the voice now bc of how much he screamed back then. his vocal cords r trashed

[@jelly_elli]

I fell asleep watching some videos and I woke up to this one, only for Mark to say "Close your eyes"

[@MiloIsSleepy]

Watching Mark struggle to stay comfortable in his chair has to be the most relatable thing I've seen in a long while.

[@TheDodo_1]

DM THE ABOVE NUMBER You are among the shortlisted Winners 🎖️🏅🎖️

[@requiemforameme1]

Speaking for Korean men, we don't have the most uh... cushion for sitting long periods of time. Hopefully he splurges on something nice like a Herman Miller Embody.

[@seniron]

I went through a lot of chairs, a lot of times I just threw a pillow on there. And most chairs I use have bad spine curve, once I got a chair that curve in around the butt side. Hard to cross my legs on that chair, so it just got used as a cat chair instead. I refuse the gaming chairs; I don't trust them to be able to support my leg criss-crossing here and there as I sit like an Asian uncle drinking their tea at a roadside stall haha.

[@Infinijam]

@@requiemforameme1 are you saying he’s flat? Have you SEEN his ass? . . . . . (For the record this is a joke)

[@colbygunter2]

does he not know how to lock the wheels? do you not either?

[@shaedric5733]

Mark: "Everyone keep your eyes closed" Also Mark: "Hey look at this. Look at this guy"

[@djsmilesmiles8176]

Exactly I opened my eyes because I wanted to see

[@mamadrxgon]

It's a trap! A classic ruseiplier! don't fall for it!

[@LiterallyMeRyanGosling-0]

You can look at something without having your eyes closed, you just have to be facing that thing 😂

[@Paan891]

Timestamp?

[@shaedric5733]

@@Paan891 3:36

[@TheKrazyKid911]

Mark: We're playing a new game, today Also Mark: And here's Slenderman

[@Lawsonomy1]

Open eyes at 11:50 , it really got hard to keep my eyes closed after he "had something to show us." Clever move Mark :P

[@dreamer2178]

That footprint scare was actually genius, dang

[@TheRealGCZ]

Timestamp is 22:04 for anyone who needs it :)

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@KanuckStreams]

Oh yeah. That got a HARD NO from me there.

[@Louie_Bluey]

I saw this comments and was like “h u h” then it happened and now I agree-

[@XenomorphSlayerGames]

Mark’s “To be Recorded” folder’s contents: Slender Close your eyes (obviously) The nightmare of the air balloon Lidar Liminal memory The descent Luggage Vilomah Another princess is in our castle The hole in the cabin Schizophrenic rooms Gnarled hag There is a man in the attic (Pretty sure just a folder but) Downloads The floor is breathing (need to check that one off the list) Just stopping by Chimpy Chippas The pale NH2 (?) Sonic the hedgehog editable rom Aftonbuilt (another that needs to be checked off) DONE Merrymarras I opened the door & there was a fish (?) Come alive Subject 65 Fobia Somniphobia For those that didn’t want to do the work of pausing on the 1 frame Mark shows it’s contents :)

[@thatwaterriver3824]

jeez

[@capitalliz7635]

You are a hero, really did not want to go back and look so thank you 😅

[@SuperHeroStoriesUnlimited]

You managed to pause it too well done i got it one my 5 try

[@emewantstoplayXD]

You’re a legend 🫡👑

[@MrCrininer]

@@SuperHeroStoriesUnlimited Note, if you press , or . (or maybe < and > on an American keyboard, I'm not sure) on a paused video you can move backwards or forwards 1 frame at a time

[@happbapp]

eyes closed 8 months so far. It was weird losing a sense at first but ive unlocked new ones, ive started seeing even with them sealed shut, figures that talk. they have enlightened me, thanks mark.

[@Wynnlysm]

nine months later, how are you now? are you transcending? i’ve reached 4 months but nothing much has happened

[@happbapp]

@@Wynnlysm after a yr and 5 months ive reached a peak not though possible before, i think ive met the gods and conjoined with what we call a creator and mother

[@f1sh_stixx]

⁠@@happbappoh god open ur eyes ur losing touch on reality

[@ambrosesky]

@@f1sh_stixx hey man just cause people are reaching a new form of enlightenment that you dont like, doesnt mean you get to spoil it for them. let them have this one thing in a hyper-militaristic capitalism hell okay?

[@ambrosesky]

how is it so far? have you ascended mortal planes yet?

[@Fuer64]

I will never not love it when a youtuber keeps a massive tangent in their video, even when it distracts from the actual original game and leads to playing an entirely different one for like 10 minutes

[@clown429]

Mark: I got a new ADHD med. Also Mark: Starts game, waits, starts to play slender, starts to talk about chairs, starts to talk about darkwood, goes back to playing game, god i cant get comfterable in my chair,

[@DaniCal1forn1a]

Meds don't get rid of the ADHD 🤣. If anything, mine help with mundane tasks and not getting sidetracked if I don't want to, or need not to... fun and potentially topical tangents and distractions are where you can really let the ADHD flow 😅

[@apollo9098]

Usually when starting a new adhd medication it’s a process of your body getting used to it and slowly increasing the dose to the effective amount. Meaning for now we get distracted mark, very distractible

[@chrisw6658]

@@apollo9098 Did I hear someone mention Distractible?!?

[@Tira386]

The first like 20 minutes was the funniest and most relatable thing ever. I do the same and sit cross legged in my chair and our office chairs suck D;

[@soupoup]

@@DaniCal1forn1a nobody said that Stop putting words in peoples mouths

[@colekiesler6218]

The moment where Markiplier started hearing the creaking the noise in the game, and then suddenly looks around the room expecting that something is there is both terrifying and yet also very hilarious at the same time.

[@superbanananinja]

I still love how youtube STILL just sees "Markiplier playing horror game" and categorizes it as FNAF. Everytime. Unless its actually mark doing it as a running joke Also I love how this just went into Mark playing Slender Man lol

[@Nofriends591]

I mean he is the king of FNAF

[@RealTemp02]

Ah yes, fnaf, my favourite slender game

[@othrwrldlysystm]

this comment was actually very helpful bc i thought i was having a fever dream LMAO

[@haanimirza4090]

when you upload a gaming video to youtube, you can set which game it is, but if you *don't* set which game it is, youtube will take a guess, and it's usually wrong

[@tadadoterson6147]

How did I not notice that until now?

[@ast4579]

I love it. I was just joking around about how I try my best to be chill and not invoke any demons while watching this video and the exact second I’ve finish a lamp in the corner of the room starts flickering

[@jenniferworldon6191]

2:53 Mark : close your eyes, close them, I know you haven't closed them Also mark : lemme show you something

[@margwa_slayer2972]

@@TleilaxuFaceDancer damn

[@Salibascored]

“Close your eyes” “something”

[@sydlou2020]

​@@Salibascored AAAAAAAAAAAAA!A!¹

[@GageOgonoski]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH

[@leonhard6327]

I must say, this was a good audio book. It was actually really relaxing to just listen and have my eyes closed for nearly 1 hour.

[@blammmed]

its the voice

[@ingeaten]

I agree, the only downside was I had no idea what was going on the entire time, but his voice is soothing

[@iamelbows1318]

man, if you thought this was a good audio book, you should check out distractable using the link in the description

[@blammmed]

@@iamelbows1318 LMFAOO DOING HIS JOB FOR HIM

[@wolfiemuse]

@@iamelbows1318 not to mention that Distractible is coming back to KZbin soon! It’s available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast services! My personal favorite episodes are Aliens Among Us, Conspiracy Theories, and Cryptids are Scary. 🤓

[@Hunnybums90]

Props to mark for going back 10 years honestly its nostalgic and gteat all in one

[@toreadoress]

I'm enjoying how he got back to SCP-087 B and now to Slender Man even for a little bit, it's kind of "remaster" videos and I love it, it's a great nostalgia trip and hopefully he'll do more.

[@I_quit_trolling_now]

I’m Better Than Markiplier

[@TheSunkenShipWreck]

Bots amiright

[@Kevinkoo1213]

its been well over a year, i learned to use my pc voice controlled, i learned braille and morse, i feel like i couldnt even open my eyes if i wanted to, im not gonna risk losing tho. Mark, you truly changed my life, when i listen to your voice, it feels like i can see again.

[@monopolysloth7957]

I had my eyes closed the entire time because this played when I was asleep 👍

[@LiterallyMeRyanGosling-0]

😂

[@paradisesomeday6630]

Bro named his parents

[@c3cil358]

you see,, his plan was to make you fall alseep and wake up on some random video. happened to me to here i am again

[@raniyahxx]

STOP, ME TOO. AHAHAHA

[@QtheWhatever]

if anyone ever wants to know what ADHD is like, show them this video

[@thomasthedankengine5855]

unrelatable

[@berbigs]

i have it and yes that is indeed correct

[@Soccer11556]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@a0921018643]

true

[@Vallus07]

@@visible.to.anyone.on.KZbin literally nobody asked

[@TheAwesomeAlan]

Mark just completely getting distracted with a completely different game/Slenderman rabbit hole is the most relatable example of ADHD I've ever seen.

[@soyahsoup]

yes

[@just1it1moko]

Twomad does this in almost all of his videos lol.

[@B-SybrZaku-ThendHaloAirsofting]

@@daphodil_ that wasn’t even promoting though

[@emz5356]

@@daphodil_ they just named another youtuber....how is that rude?

[@daphodil_]

@@emz5356 maybe i took it the wrong way, i thougjt he was just trying to one up the og commenter, sorry

[@passerby5735]

It's really funny that I finished rewatching the Darkwood playthrough and you mention it here. I'm sad that the studio isn't making more horror. It was an incredible game and deserved real acclaim.

[@Cara-em6lp]

There’s actually this chair that has a foot rest type thing below the seat and everything twists around, so you can sit in whatever position you want. It’s called the Piper song meditation chair It’s especially good for sitting with your legs higher up like a crouched position

[@butch_queen2797]

I JUST LOOKED IT UP- I WANT IT

[@WolfgangDoW]

Just looked it up too The ultimate bisexual chair

[@butch_queen2797]

@@WolfgangDoW perfect for bi's and neurotypicals

[@peach4246]

i was looking for this comment and I am not dissapointed

[@leahgrant7471]

yes! mark look into ergonomic chairs!!

[@B.Stargirl]

Its almost as if Mark went “ADHD Awareness Month? Y’all are about to be extremely aware” for the first part😂

[@furygeist]

Wait, we have an awareness month?! 🥺❤️

[@THExRISER]

Yeah when?

[@puzzlemaster324]

Yay a bit of awareness for me and other ADHD patients

[@G0bl1n_067]

omg i get an awareness month for so many things 💀

[@AJ-vr9hf]

@@furygeist Well if there was (or at least an effective one) I’d think you’d know.

[@aprendeavivir1]

Marks intros are just progressively getting more chaotic with each horror game, I love how Markiplier just completely forgets about close your eyes and starts playing slenderman🤭🤭

[@Hihihi-nz3uf]

Bro stole two comments to make one

[@blorblin]

@@Hihihi-nz3uf literally who cares though

[@Hihihi-nz3uf]

@@blorblin idk maybe the people who had their comments stolen

[@b0_bubo]

@@Hihihi-nz3uf yeah but its basically everywhere now no matter what you do its going to stay, even mine could be stolen right here right now

[@Grimnoire]

@@b0_bubo this is why everyone should ignore the comments

[@neonblkhole]

i love the editing on this video it feels like marcus came out of his shell

[@veebrown2188]

Mark: going on a slenderman nostalgia journey Wade: HES SICK PUT HIM DOWN

[@superlativesultan6165]

OMG yes 😂

[@efox4028]

I love how you can hear wade screaming as you read this

[@wolfiemuse]

“GET ‘EM JIM!!” or whatever the hell he said in that episode lol

[@efox4028]

@@wolfiemuse Jim the dry nurse

[@mrchris3386]

Le Big Jim 😂

[@thestutteringspartan5155]

I've been secretly wanting Mark to revisit Slender for a while now, I am very happy

[@mariocruz2901]

Same bruh

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@odetoanathema]

seeing mark play slender again… such an unexpected and amazing surprise 🥲🥹 the slender games are what first got me into mark in 2012-2013. been here pretty much steady since then. love the throwbacks lately, mark, it’s awesome to see how far you’ve come. you’re one cool guy

[@Kanji.The.Bloodedge]

Same here! His slender lets plays are what caused me to find him. Slender elementary specifically. Remember him having around 15k when I found him Been quite the journey these past 10 years and glad to be apart of it.

[@matthewyeldig4608]

My people!

[@omgthemayhem1774]

Slender The Arrival for me 😊

[@MelissaMyshel]

same too!!!my heart strings were pulled lol

[@Elizabean1984]

I remember when he first uploaded slenderman, It feels like such a long time ago.

[@Hellscap3]

ive never felt more seen then mark talking about how he prefers to sit in chairs oddly.

[@Kinsooo]

markiplier when he was playing slender man, started talking more, sounded more excited, even used phrases like “bone me over” like he use to say. He even sounded like his old self. The nostalgia.

[@FireflyArc]

Ohh that's amazing transition

[@FrostclawPlays]

I have no idea if Mark was serious about chair recommendations, but Serta's chairs are pretty fantastic.

[@blammmed]

are they affordable?

[@illocality]

@@blammmed no

[@cooldudemcgee4457]

@@blammmed 4 gaxillion dolar

[@blammmed]

@@illocality damn

[@FrostclawPlays]

@@blammmed They're expensive, but much more affordable than most big name brand ergonomic office chairs or "gaming" chairs.

[@MHABC88]

Mark: Close your eyes. Let's see who can last the longest. Blind people: I -see- hear this as an absolute win.

[@puro6263]

I fucking love this comment.

[@Dryaspis]

Also me : me also

[@thebluespider_lilly]

My dark humour is kicking in

[@BestPal_M]

How can a blind person see that as a win if he can't see? Wai-

[@mr.venom0528]

He’s beginning to believe

[@BaeAmore]

I love that the folder dates back to 2021, maybe double check that you still want to play these games? dedicate a week of recording to emptying your games folder? and sprinkle those videos in sporadically throughout the coming months. It's like the olden days, prerecording lol

[@Chymai]

I fell asleep to this video. I always watch Mark’s scary games videos to help me sleep at night. So him telling us to close our eyes for the whole video I was like “already done sir”

[@thegamingsci]

I do the same thing! I don't know what about his scary videos that makes it easier for me to sleep

[@mr.voided9163]

Same I woke up to jacksepticeye

[@majxh]

omg same! i alwyas fall asleep hahah i watch his videos late at night so im tired when im watching

[@leolion3323]

I use Mark's scary games playlist kinda like a sleep podcast. It works better than anything else I've tried.

[@yiffinylongstockinglalonde7096]

I'm not alone lol

[@mrsjoelrobinson]

idk if it's an adhd thing or what but GOD do i relate to mark's chair ranting....

[@prrxmise]

i can agree LMFAO, im sitting in my chair right now and it is so uncomfy so im always moving in it

[@meepmorpist]

for yall, mark if he sees this, and any other adhd-ers who struggle sitting normally in chairs, look up wide armless office chair, the one thats about $130, my friend just got one cause they always sit criss cross, and its perfect for them lmao. i also have adhd and sitting in it is amazing. i would get one too but i dont sit at a desk at all skdfjsk

[@waffleauflauf4213]

Lmao, I'm AuDHD and I literally cannot sit normally for the life of me. It's so uncomfortable.

[@Skyeisheremaybe]

Def an adhd thing like i have certain chairs to do certain thing like school work and watching videos i have a rolly spinny chair and my gaming chair is just a soft kitchen chair

[@kylebooth4948]

Laz boy makes office chairs...one of the best things iv ever bought haha. even the arm rests are padded

[@emtea9077]

"I've just been gifted chairs, chairs just seem to appear... somehow. I don't know how, but they do. Where am I?" - Markiplier, ADHD 2022

[@ghfgh_]

“Were am I.. what is this place”

[@akorafelstream2055]

I own a cross legged desk chair with a wide seat to tuck your legs under you and has no wheels but it does lean back, raise/lower, and swivel. It is a little short but you can sit cross legged! Called an OLIXIS cross legged chair

[@angrycoffeegremlin7146]

Mark getting side tracked over a single noise is the funniest thing, and has made me realize I relate to mark a lot more than I thought

[@quirix6980]

then you have adhd

[@I_quit_trolling_now]

I’m Better Than Markiplier

[@Blipy]

Mark just deciding to play Slenderman for the first several minutes is probably the most Markiplier moment of all time.

[@Катюша-щ5ю]

that's why hes in Distractible

[@Mr._Zook]

If anyone sees this and if they aren't already gone, please report the bot

[@EmilFr2002]

Pure ADHD 👌🏾

[@Moss_Dude]

Mark: Uncages an abominable horrific killer bag of skin.* Mark: Without hesitation walks as close to it as the game's collision allows.*

[@James_Randal]

U

[@lorddog7249]

Megazord.

[@DissonantSynth]

Were you trying to be funny? Because you failed

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@Moss_Dude]

@@DissonantSynth 620 people disagree with you

[@WynGvn]

It’s been almost two years now.. can I open my eyes yet Mark?

[@JustEllieWillDo]

Mark not getting comfortable in his chair is such a mood. The amount of times I have to adjust myself because I sit with my legs crossed and I'm so uncomfortable ALL OF THE TIME. It hurts my soul :(

[@Kaymeleon]

I wish they would make some kind of like flat seat that is like extremely squishy and you could kneal on it and what not

[@jellifygirl]

It's so fitting that I'm watching this video while constantly adjusting myself to be upside down or bent over or like half leaning on or just fucking Planking on a chair instead of. sitting. normally. (why yes the supply of blood to my brain is excellent down...up? here)

[@Prettysureitsjay]

Then sit like a normal human being. Maybe youll be comfortable. Just a thought.

[@efadfa3]

I keep my legs on my PC. It allows me *so much more* comfortableness.

[@cinnamoroll_118]

@@Prettysureitsjay these are real people pookie pie just reminding you

[@DreamerofLegends]

Made it to 55:55. It wasn't a voluntary failure. I think I could tell the video was ending and relaxed my guard; the jumpscare got me and my eyes flew open lmao

[@oniproductions1034]

L I lasted longer

[@Brimmsune]

@@oniproductions1034 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢

[@yosil1718]

I fell asleep is that a win

[@DreamerofLegends]

@@yosil1718 Hmm, better do it again to be sure.

[@di5ea5eairsoft6]

@@yosil1718 i think so

[@Kay_Does_Gaming]

His editors, Marcus, Rachel, and Lixian are hilarious. I love all of them and appreciate their work on marks videos

[@gothicfemboy428]

I am the best KZbinr ever!!!. I am a god above all.

[@babybopz8992]

oh my god it's only been 6 minutes and ur already being swatted by bots what even 😭

[@I_quit_trolling_now]

I’m better than Markiplier

[@Kay_Does_Gaming]

@@babybopz8992 not surprised, lol

[@masterofmadness4821]

Why is the replies full of bots lol

[@Whimsi_does_things]

love the switch of games, thought i was going to watch close your eyes then I'm watching slenderman (not mad one bit I'm stuck in 2014 and any slenderman content makes me happy) and then we are back to close your eyes very markiplier of you mark

[@dbarkman701]

I closed my eyes the longest with Marks soothing voice, being high and closing my eyes put me to sleep

[@ichigofangirl101]

It was a good nap though wasn’t it lol

[@jaybirdishhhhhh]

that sounds like an amazing high honestly

[@djraythefurry0420]

😂 lol relatable

[@Lost_pixie]

damnit i already took a nap from watching ranboo play slime rancher 2 so I wasn't tired enough to fall back asleep

[@shaedric5733]

Sounds like a good idea tbh. Imma try that instead of melatonin tonight

[@hayden.A0]

Honestly I'm all for going back to some older games if just for a bit. There are some great classics and memories, a few Don't Starve videos with Bob and Wade would be absolutely fantastic and hilarious, especially since there has been plenty of new content since

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@pidgeonshidgeon]

YES i want to second this! PLEASE play more dont starve together, theres been so much new content and i can only imagine all of the shenanigans mark bob and wade would get up to !!!

[@jetstreamsad2458]

@@pidgeonshidgeon I would agree but I'm homophobic 😬

[@Evasiv]

@@ChadButtowski i cant read your picture because its like 144p

[@arrrnora]

@@Evasiv It's a big path to an unknown sketchy website I am still tempted to open to this day.

[@Arthrobug]

People who use Mark's videos to sleep: *I have already won*

[@hotpikachu]

his voice is so good for sleep until he starts yelling

[@alexishanmore6640]

@@hotpikachu I use his 3 Peens in a Pod episodes bc they don’t start playing games until like 2 hrs in they just talk in the beginning. It’s really easy to sleep to

[@grapevine4516]

@@alexishanmore6640 not me falling asleep to his fnaf playlist lmao

[@Setazy]

@@grapevine4516 same here

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@Lyricgrr]

mark just needs to get a living room chair like a lazy boy or something. that's what i use. just a normal lounge chair. its soft and big and won't move. it's perfect.

[@aceventura5944]

I love how mark uses keys to keep us focused and then just completely loses focus and plays slender

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@bdaarmy9736]

That's just for the back rooms stans, unless you're one of them. Then it was for you.

[@mrbig2412]

Markiplier you need to play a game called "Endoparasitic" when it gets released where you're a scientist who's 1 arm and 2 legs got ripped off and you try to survive with 1 arm.

[@ChadButtowski]

DON'T read my name! 💲

[@summe6221]

Its so funny cause i saw the game devs video about it and thought the same exact thing

[@incrediblybored4787]

@@summe6221 Yee, same here, it looks badass

[@ThornDracul]

the fact that for so long mark is just struggling with his chair is the most relatable thing ever. I cannot sit "normally" cause it is so incredibly uncomfortable after like 10 seconds and I have to constantly readjust how I'm sitting lol. most of the time I sit with my legs up.

[@oncefighting]

This is thereason why i got scoliosis... take care of your sitting positon man

[@elle-yb4by]

I didn’t even read your comment yet. I just know I like you because of ur pfp.

[@Viperiidae]

My pants always feel wrong when I sit at my desk

[@ThornDracul]

@@oncefighting I already have scoliosis

[@ThornDracul]

@@Trrippy_Shades how is me having to constantly adjust my sitting position equate to laziness

[@shannontobin7825]

ok but hearing Mark talk about Slender man while listening to the nostalgic Minecraft music in the background WHILE being high is such a randomly nostalgic experience. Hits all the good/interesting parts of childhood. Markiplier. Minecraft. That SlenderMan game where you collect the pages but Im forgetting the name of rn.

[@midnightmaevea]

I'm bored so I'm gonna list all the games in Mark's "To Be Recorded" folder. -Slender 0.9.7 -The Pale - Demo -Chimpy Chippa's The Game -NH2.1 (?) -Just Stopping By -Close Your Eyes -The Nightmare of the Air Baloon -Lidar.exe -Liminal Memory -The Descent -Luggage -Vilomah - Demo -Another Princess is in Our Castle -The Hole in the Cabin -Schizophrenic Rooms -Gnarled Hag -There is a Man in the Attic -"downloads" (somethin weird going on in there) -The Floor is Breathing -Just Stopping By (Again) -Chimpy Chippa's The Game (Again) -The Pale - Demo (Again) -NH2.1 (? Again) -Sonic the Hedgehog Editable Rom (?) -Afton Built - Pre Alpha Demo -"DONE" (Again, what are these folder names) -Merry Marras -I Opened the Door and There was a Fish - V2 (My personal favorite) -Come Alive (Come Alive Windows? Windows edition?) -Subject 65 -Fobia - St. Dinfa Hotel -Somniphobia - Demo

[@soapueljackson8969]

NH2.1 is likely Nightmare House 2, an old mod for the Source engine

[@dreydantrovirr8136]

I Opened the Door and There was a Fish sounds pretty good

[@laraflear9932]

thanks! I got a screenshot of it but wasn't sure if it was appropriate or not to list all his plans

[@billiebonka]

thank you for taking the time to do this

[@divinebeef8660]

Best person in this comment section

[@gamingseizure]

Mark is slowly but surely becoming an old man that tells you stories of "the good old days"

[@kaigamerwolf5850]

nooo don't say thaaat-

[@SavaOnline2008]

👴🏻

[@ronenmazar1145]

Mark: "close your eyes" Blind viewers: "it's my time to shine"

[@tshellion3111]

You mean, ‘blind hearers.’

[@ronenmazar1145]

@@tshellion3111 bruh you're about to ratio me so bad

[@monkeydad47]

@@tshellion3111 both wrong. "Blind Listener's"

[@Tristan31908]

@@monkeydad47 all three wrong. Blind audio intakers

[@lwdrd]

@@ronenmazar1145 nope he didn't

[@sminem6572]

Nearly cried when he started playing Slender, gave me so much nostalgia and brought me back to simpler times. I was 10 when I started watching and now I'm 21. Thank you for everything Mark.

[@URLJAKE]

Bro literally same 🤣🤙🏽

[@imanic1928]

@@URLJAKEdamn dawggy dawg samesies 😫😫

[@pahaninYT]

I love how this is the first Markiplier video I’ve watched in years. Started listening to his podcast with Bob and Wade and decided to revisit his youtube channel, HOLY his quality has gone up so much. And the fact that he starts playing slender in this vid takes me back. Glad to see mark is still kicking it, happy to be back.

[@erincravener9055]

That's awsome! But there are a lot of bots now, though

[@xandelta5306]

idk how long its been since u left but if ur looking for smtg to watch from him, his inscryption gameplay is really good!!

[@leolion3323]

@@xandelta5306 inscryption was great :D I also really adored darkwood

[@wunderbud628]

Im so glad wanting to sit on your feet is a universal adhd experience

[@seymourdemonica9264]

I've had many people ask me how I could possibly sit like that. I just shrug and tell them it's my only natural way of sitting, lol. I'm 33 and still do it.

[@mr.tweaty]

False, I have adhd and feel like my knees are going to explode when i try to sit like that

[@fourzerothree_yt]

0:01 he really started that in the first second of the video 😭😭

[@lylake9972]

It's cool how they made the character's name Cecily. That's my name actually, I was named after the Saint Cecilia of music. But the saint was actually blind, so that's what Cecily actually translates to; blind. I just found it cool how they made the game relate to sight and named the character Cecily (blind) is all :)

[@elite2158]

slay

[@issacclarke624]

Oh, that's actually really neat!

[@wrenchworms3381]

Youre named blind???

[@lylake9972]

@@wrenchworms3381 well it translates to it yeah, but the meaning behind it is literally a saint that is blind, so I’m not complaining. There’s weirder names out there anyways-

[@elite2158]

@@lylake9972 you say there’s weirder names out there like yours is weird or bad. there’s a difference between weird and unique. you have a unique name, and it’s something special about you :)

[@nilesgoatly]

Mark being relatable is the most relatable thing ever

[@fewcandleanimations]

On god moment

[@thelastorangetictac5294]

Silly GG saying Mark being relatable is the most relatable thing ever is SO relatable

[@thelastorangetictac5294]

Someone liking my reply is SO relatable

[@thelastorangetictac5294]

Someone liking my reply about someone liking my reply is SO relatable

[@thelastorangetictac5294]

Someone liking my reply TWICE is SO relatable

[@patchnuggets]

Mark in this video: "Hello everybody, my name is Markiplier and welcome to Close Your Eyes where we'll be playing the original Slender: the Eight Pages"

[@kirstynschamber8510]

Mark and Séan both explain ADHD in such a good perspective, the way they talk about it really puts it into perspective for people who don’t have it, Coming from someone with ADHD who can’t explain it thank you on behalf of us all.

[@supersexysadie]

I wonder if Mark is on medication. My partner of 10 years has ADHD, but his symptoms only act up when he’s off his meds. Then he drives me nuts lol. But when he is taking his medication as prescribed, he’s totally fine. Then his attention span becomes even better than mine.

[@supersexysadie]

Also, I just asked my partner if he still feels like he has ADHD when he’s on his meds, and he said the main difference is is that time feels shorter and he feels like he has rush things when he’s medicated. He said when he’s off his meds, he loses his motivation to do things and he can’t pay attention to the things he normally enjoys, like podcasts. Interesting perspective.

[@I_quit_trolling_now]

I’m better than Markiplier

[@Jemeowmeow]

@@supersexysadie he is! He's tried multiple meds before, having switched to a new brand now recently

[@supersexysadie]

@@Jemeowmeow I appreciate the info. I always wonder if they are getting treatment or medication when a steamer brings up having an illness or disorder.

[@pinkie7017]

I love how mark's brain is happily solving puzzles like :D and then he remembers it's a horror game he's like 0_0

[@nortalian549]

JFC the bots