Creators React to Foam Adventure

Ten years ago, a ten minute video was filmed that changed our lives forever. So we thought we'd celebrate with a special anniversary short film (uploaded separately) and re-live the teenage cringe in this reaction video.
10th Anniversary Short Film: • Foam Adventure (2019):...
Original 2009 Video: • Foam Adventure (2009):...
Bloopers & Uncut Original: / mythimorph
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[@quietrioter]

Wait a minute, foam adventure was you?! My god....I'm so sorry

[@CanineHybrid]

Regrettably, yes... your condolences are appreciated XDD

[@chitindrip]

Finally I know the lore behind Foam Adventure. Also it's so sweet that you guys are still friends after all these years.

[@TheKayasto]

it's honestly so wholesome to see where yall have come! I'm sorry I was part of the problem back in the day. but now that I'm nearing 30 and I'm no longer a cynical teenager, I have realized cringe isn't real. yall were just having fun. in hindsight the original video is just silly fun. Hope most other 'haters' like myself have come around in the years since then. luckily we live in a much more accepting world now than we did in 09.

[@TheKayasto]

now that I finished the video, i do want to say I wasnt ever one of those folks who wished death on you. I was still part of the problem. I shared the video and would basically say "haha laugh at these freaks!" but that's as far as it went for me. As I said, i'm glad I grew as a person. I'm glad yall are doing well. Keep on keepin on c:

[@pathetic_girl]

I just realized that in the background there’s a “100 Years” balloon with a 0 scribbled out

[@lucasgarcia8285]

Your videos from like 10 years ago were god tier then but now that I’m older I appreciate the more mature commentary over videos I use to love!!!

[@destinationskyline07]

Please never delete the video as its a time capsule to an amazing time.

[@RetroPlus]

That's actually pretty nice that you made this, we've all done embarrassing things that haunt us In our past.

[@GlimmeringAlder]

I said it on twitter but it still blows my mind that people took the original video so seriously. When I watched this as a young teen, I knew this wasn't your normal tone and the video was just for fun. I watched this video so many times, along with many others from the channel so it'll always hold a special place to me, even if it's cringe now lol I'm not really into costume making anymore but you no doubt inspired me and I certainly miss the videos/live streams. Either way, really fun to see you two as you are now 10 years later, Mutt definitely got a glow up!

[@Maxizio]

I can explain why: it struck a nerve with the main audience that grew up around people like in the video and found them super annoying so it was the target of a lot of venting.

[@fishadilla9070]

we all knew it wasn't their normal tone and it was a bit it was still the worst thing i've seen in my entire life

[@FartMaster69]

Maybe you're genuinely autistic?

[@SirBlackReeds]

I prefer Jim's reaction to the video.

[@d3bugged]

Press G

[@wilfordgray1163]

He’s why I know about this.

[@vimerveilles]

Foam Adventure is my fave cringe. Congrats Zack and Riley on still being friends and that you still make costumes and have improved over the years. Glad 4chan didnt ruin your hobby for you.

[@mooganify]

lmao, 'friends'

[@TheKayasto]

@@mooganify relationship = friends i'd hope theyre friends if theyre together lol

[@Voldein]

such a wholesome video, glad you are still friends and just having fun remembering the good old times.

[@Negameleon]

With the kind of cringe out there in recent times, Foam adventure is rather quaint by comparison. Loved the video, I see foam adventure every so often for fun, I can't cringe at it anymore, not since I read the written apology about it.

[@Ignore14]

You're right this video is innocuous compared to the cesspool of trash content this site has become

[@TheKayasto]

modern cringe is incels and "alpha" males. cringe back then wasnt actually cringe. it was just wholesome fun that the rest of us (using "us" loosely) just got second hand embarrassment from. I wish I wasn't such a cynical teen. as a nearly 30yo man now, I can rewatch foam adventure and not cringe. it's just a fun silly video.

[@rebeccagamble8837]

This was so much fun to watch. Nostalgia for sure. 😅 Glad to see you both doing well.

[@jaredjones8316]

I showed this to my dad and now he's leaving my mom lmao

[@SidVacant69]

rip

[@Straitjacketzz]

YO i went to the art institute too LMAO so i deeply understand the "regrettably" part. They closed that place down WHILE i was attending and i had to transfer elsewhere. What a nightmare

[@CanineHybrid]

HECK RIP. That's much much worse

[@juliafjeldstad2070]

I'm so glad I found this. I remember watching the video 10 years ago, and I didn't think it was that cringey. You guys just seemed like you were having some innocent fun. I'm so glad to see your channel.

[@rachelefenter1662]

Oh, God, I remember that video from way back in highschool when I was looking up how to make a Sesshoumaru dogform cosplay. You guys brought back an equal amount of laughter by bringing this back so many years later in a reaction video. Thank you for reminding me of its existence and bringing back an old smile.

[@sleepytiredjay]

Hey, this is splashsillyone, my fanart i did for you showed up here! I made that when I was like, 12! You guys were the reason I got into making fursuits and I just recently got back into it after a big gap of like, 8 years. thanks a bunch for being a childhood idle of mine and showing my fanart

[@JackSparrow-sk8mx]

Just two people having fun in my opinion.

[@chrisli7358]

@@groukandthegrouksofficial2726 I have to ask why do you want to use terms like "autistic" to put these people down? What goal do you achieve here? Are you trying to validate your worldview or trying to belittle people for deviating a bit from what is expected of us as a society? And "disturbing the peace" over *foam?* Come on now... You know what dude, these two are a lot braver than you and me will probably be. You can say "cringe" or throw ableist terms or whatever you want to do to put them down but in the end of the day they're very self aware of what they're doing and they're actually taking the time to show their normal sides. I am going to accounting as a profession, a very conservative field in terms of work expectations and, to a very certain extent, culture, so I can never ever dare to do anything related to these people. I doubt you will find a field that allows the level of expression that these people can enjoy, let alone during their free time. Like sure, you and I might not enjoy costume making or doing LAWZ humor like they do, but if they enjoy it and find a way to integrate it into their lives, so what? Why let it bother you and me? They're very self-aware and it takes a lot to look back at your more "cringe" days and do it with a straight face. That takes guts. I heard of this saying when it comes to people recruiting for very prestigious jobs and worrying about the places people go to after college, so I'll use it here: stop worrying about the food that's in other people's bowls and worry about what's in your bowl.

[@SIXXPMNOW]

It’s fine they were having fun, doesn’t make it not cringey

[@MaxGreen111]

YES

[@GrayD_Fox]

Yeah but sometimes fun has a limit

[@MarshallRaccoon]

@@GrayD_Fox How? Are they hurting people? Are they being offensive? No, so let them be.

[@GrimCrumbz]

I remember when I was younger, I watched that video. And then the next day I went out and bought foam to try and make my own pokemon cosplay

[@th4305]

Yo yall are right. 2 in. foam at my local fabric store is $40/yard. $87 for almost 10 yards of foam, tf.

[@ringo8410]

I have certain physical handicaps that aren't visible, and so I've learned not to ever question people who have handicap placards. You just never know what other people are going through. Respect for sitting through this entire cringy video of yourselves! I've seen it before floating around but didn't know or understand the context.

[@ishcolo]

your videos where and are always so wonderful ^^ thank you for make this one

[@crystalicewolf4943]

10 years ago time really flys dont it this was the 3rd video i saw from yall and honestly this was one of my favorites and off as it was it made me laugh alot

[@cgg2621]

I have nothing to do with the furry fandom and only know your video as a classic 'cringe' video. Even though I found the video annoying, I thought it was simply a couple of dorky teenagers getting a bit overexcited and never understood the need for the hate comments and dramatic attitude towards it. Who among us didn't do embarrassing stuff when we were younger, on tape or otherwise? It's fun to see how the creators have changed, the explanations behind weird comments, and just generally realize how harmless the whole thing was and how stupid a death threat looks in retrospect.

[@mr_mist7891]

Hrrrnghhhh... Amog..uss

[@ClubPandaVideos]

Omg I loved the foam video back in the day. I missed you guys!!! Please make more videos in the future!!

[@Dilaughosaurus]

A classic lol. Was that really ten years ago? Damn. I remember seeing it as a kid, I was 11 when it was posted! Wowee. Great commentary!

[@darkaiel]

This was cool to see, you two seem cool, it's nice to see how people grow and change.

[@monster3339]

oh my GOD i remember watching this in high school and thinking it was the funniest shit. in your defense, the "LAWL RANDOM XD" humor was very much still in vogue back then anyway, hi your videos were one of the things that helped me get into suit-making. which... admittedly i havent done since college over 5 years ago but... someday I'll give it another go ahaha. people seemed to like the stuff i did make at least anyway. thanks for being a massive inspiration to me during my Very Sad teen years. you made costuming more accessible to people like myself, and gave me something to be passionate and excited about during a pretty rough time 💚

[@TheWaInut]

This is how you deal with your past, you own it and now it's cool

[@Red5rainbow]

I noticed my headphones broke when I took them off in the middle of this video, and you’d never guess what was inside them... FOAAAMMM

[@ThorenTravels]

omg u gotz teh foam >:3

[@clairechai5556]

Hey, you guys have the best possible vibes, Did you two end up together?

[@quailsify]

I unironically loved this video as a kid, never thought it was cringe at all tbh. Just two people having a good time 🙂 glad you both can look back on it and laugh, and seeing the new perspective on it was really fun!

[@bjollnirbjordsen9795]

Wow. you guys got even worse as time went on.

[@CaptainComedy]

this is so comforting, it's always awesome when people take their infamy well and seeing you two looking back at it all is so fun to watch!! thanks for being awesome 👏

[@Swordsman1425]

I remember that video... I was like just about to start college at that point and I laughed my ass off! But yeah, heh, fun to see the reactions from all that time ago... can't believe it's been ten years!

[@Syldrakar]

Your Leafeon cosplay making of vid was my first contact with anything fursuit-related back when I was like 14 or 15 and I was obsessed with it xD i probably watched all of your videos a dozent times at least and they inspired me to craft and cosplay and eventually lead me to the furry fandom itself. I found my passion for art somewhere along the way and you still inspire me to this day. I just wanted to thank you for putting these tutorials and videos out there, they really had an impact on my life 💙

[@DonDunno]

If this was in Colorado, I live very close to that same store and used to go there alot! It closed a few years ago... it was very surreal watching the video for the first time and recognizing the place.

[@flatP_]

i’m really happy that you’ve both grown so much!! it’s good to reflect on yourselves!

[@MidMistOinks]

This was the first video of yours that I saw. The original vid that is. It was the first thing that got me into the fandom and art as a whole. I was 12 when I first saw it! I can’t believe I’ve been following your work for over 10 years! It feels like I’ve known your channel forever! I’m so glad you’re still at it. Even if you don’t make a ton of videos. I lost track of a lot of the people I started following back then, but not you. Thanks again for being the reason I joined this community, and being kind and inspiring. You’re fantastic. Also it’s super nice to know what happened to Ani. Zack now :). Because I hadn’t heard much about them since this video and a couple other old ones. I’m so happy the two of you are still friends! He seems like a super cool dude and I’m glad to find out that he’s still around the fandom too. :) Also i can’t believe you got hate for This video? I mean, I know you guys were being kinda loud and obnoxious. But like? You were just having fun? And I was fairly certain it was common sense that you were being safe when driving, and respectful and chill when the camera was down? Guess not everyone thought so?

[@haaliaateden4821]

"We gotta change that intro" Oh they're cringing at the fursonas too! "My new fursona is-" Oh dear.

[@LucaShoal]

Finally FINALLY catching up. "Don't go to Art Institute!" Oh how true... and I went to the Culinary program. On the plus side I just finished paying off my loan at the start of the year! ...before everything happened. But hell yeah you two.

[@iffa-0]

this is hell sweet just makes me smile. makes me miss old school deviantart

[@SharpieSabre]

Thank you both for making this video, its throws me waaaaaaaay back to the "good ol days" of when I first started the fandom, and you both were one of my biggest inspirations and motivators when it came to coming out of my shell and enjoying the little things. I remember watching 'Foam Adventure' multiple times a week or whenever I needed a pick-me-up. Keep on doing what ya'll doing ♥

[@iroxudont]

A decade of cringe.

[@BIGIFANDYELLOWCARD]

Jesus Christ

[@DingoYabuki]

THIS IS FUCKING AWESOME . I love the original video and it looked like you guys were having the time of your lives. Screw the haters.

[@salvie777]

I been watching the foam video at least once a year for yearssss 🤣🤣 it’s like my comfort video, takes me back to those silly, obnoxious, cringe but free, naive times

[@Jormbis]

this is so wholesome i love u guys so much the original video is still cringe but its such a wholesome cringe that i just absolutely love

[@Oddberryshortcake]

Thank you! You answered literally all of the questions I had about the video when I first saw it!

[@phoenixsplash135]

Utterfly unshocked that one is trans now

[@Jarl_egbert]

Ofcourse one of them would transition LMAO, never saw that one coming. Thanks Jim.

[@nickeisenhauer2334]

Thank you for taking the time to revisit foam adventure. I always wondered what kind of people you grew to be.

[@nickeisenhauer2334]

I'm also happy to see you guys are still good friends.

[@ASleepyTanuki]

Hey Mutt! Are you the owner of Spook the Fox? Oh man seeing that eveelution group pic takes me back! I was there and saw you guys! I don’t go to cons anymore since my social anxiety peaked in my early twenties/late teens, but looking at all of your costumes makes me super happy!

[@Starmuttani]

Yup, I am! Hope y'all are ready for Spook's return next week. B3

[@ASleepyTanuki]

Starmuttani I can’t wait! Spook and October are always the best part of October! 😄

[@thedepthsofmyd8165]

I've watched the original foam adventures video more time than I can count because I thought it was cringe at first but the more I saw it the more I loved it

[@somedudeonmars]

Oh man, I remember that video. Gosh everyone grew to be more matured. Everyone who sent them death threats should apologize to them.

[@saulthechicanootaku]

They probably may have forgotten about their actions as they may have grown up but I still believe they should apologize as well

[@yardsard]

Well you know what they say, friends who foam together ??? ????? ?? ???????

[@kadocovnot1155]

It wasnt till after the con did I realize this, but I met Zack and whoever was in the Eevee cosplay from that group at my very first NDK. I had like the worst Jolteon cosplay to exist cuz it was my first one and we like...messed around in a group as 2 jolteons. It was fun. Wish I had the chance to properly meet Zack

[@dbslayer7]

A lot of people view this as the "most cringe video ever" but honestly you were just kids having fun and in doing so brought a lot of joy to peoples days for years. Hope you were all doing well and keep on adventuring.

[@wolfwood7219]

no it was great and your videos inspired me to be a maker and inspire others over the years

[@aidenneeton9663]

I remember watching this the day it was uploaded, loving it, and then watching it about 8 years later so 2-3 years ago? And thinking "Oh, why does age make me cringe at this instead of enjoy it again."

[@lPHOENIXZEROl]

I only just saw the video, I wish I could express that much joy and excitement over anything. People are idiots, did nobody notice the implant behind Zack's ear in the original video that were giving you shit?

[@Somoutogomea]

That Rayquaza fursuit looked awesome! Too bad it was scrapped though lol.

[@anonymousanonymous5732]

Despite the cringe the costumes you made looked great

[@grape9306]

Just came here from the original video and I was so shocked! Zack you look amazing dude!!!

[@krunkbuscus6378]

where is the tambourine man

[@crazychaoticcool]

oh man I remember watching this video a few years ago when I was in college and getting a good laugh. It was a mix of cringe and a weird nostalgia for my own awkward anime/dork phase (that I never really grew out of lol). It's nice to see y'all are able to look back on it now and still be unapologetically yourselves :D

[@madotsuki417]

foam adventure is one of the greatest things ever made lmao

[@TheSteelPickle]

I adore the balloon in the background

[@Coffeekitty7]

that video brings me back to a simpler time.

[@mollie7471]

cringe then cringe now, slay x

[@joecrow7666]

"I hope there's no more confusion about who we are now..." Uh..

[@FettuccineAllaGay]

oml, such a wholesome vid

[@azura6845]

IVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS AHHHH

[@ScranerSaphora]

I cannot believe it's been 10 years since I met you guys. You all inspired me to try harder at crafting and I still remember a lot of your guides you posted on Flicker and whatnot. Thanks!

[@ghostpants7930]

I found this channel when I was like 13 or so and its not until this video (im nearly 25 now) that I knew Zack had a cochlear impant, and thats cause you guys said it. Also cringe or not, I still love the Foam Adventure video and I even come back to it from time to time.

[@bornincrimson]

Man was this 10 years ago? It's serious youtube history. You don't owe an answer to every youtube troll that wants to nitpick your behaviour. You guys do you and enjoy the fact that you got your 15 minutes of fame.

[@Write_0ff]

pretty cool to have a look behind foam adventure, nice vid

[@8G5FM]

You wonderful weirdos. Thank you for doing this update. I watch the foam video every few months when I'm in my KZbin rabbit hole binges, tonight was one of those nights.

[@apples2go1]

i LOVE you guys :DDD

[@Sadiewolf1395]

Aw love you guys!! 👌🏻

[@SLORB857]

why the fuck are people downvoting this? these people are internet royalty. show some respect.

[@obamaNFTS]

awww you two seem cool. i liked cringe threads but not necessarily to laugh at them, more because they were just fun/interesting things to watch

[@Sharpiesabre2]

The "uncut" version you mention about, is it still available?

[@CanineHybrid]

Wow, I'm not awake... I thought you were asking about my uncut resin canine masks. Ok yes, the uncut version of the original Foam Video is still on my Patreon!

[@gothyoutubeviewer]

I literally *grew up* as a super young furry with your videos. I have such fond memories of this video and others! Glad yall are still around

[@tantanny]

God damn dude those are some great costumes.

[@Shadowwolf-1337]

Imagine if they reenacted it.

[@davidak_de]

the video is one of the greatest things. i think it can cure depression (at least for a moment) i see forward to another celebration video/live stream in 2029. thanks for being awesome and share it!

[@matthewjbeecham7146]

Jesus, time flies. We’re all getting really old.

[@fempilled]

Wow this is so heartwarming

[@Lexingtonian]

Yikes

[@tcroosevelt]

This was pretty wholesome! Y'all are very talented. Definitely didn't deserve the hate. Glad you're still friends!

[@KaiCaribou]

I’m so glad y’all posted this retrospective on it. The both of you really inspired me and this past Megaplex I got to actually chat with Riley a bit about it in the Artist Alley. And to see how far Zack has come with his transition is great to see. I loved watching your videos back then and I love seeing how far you’ve come. Stay golden. 💖

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

I still want to be friends with you guys. :c

[@stets1183]

i love foam adventure

[@scrawnydaghost]

If I could go back in time and bring one thing with me it would be this video to 2009

[@vulcanmagma]

i love this XD i went out with my besties and have done similar things too LOOOL its always wild when we go to the store to get cotton XDXD

[@dawnofthewalkers4915]

Good ole mister metokur exposed me to this unfortunately.

[@starrycosplay5748]

I love this video

[@btothea5641]

Why do tomboys now think they’re men?