Dan and Matt Mercer ARE in the same room | Jackbox Party Pack 2

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[@masamune2984]

Fun fact: Dan wasn’t even in this episode. Just Matt, and Matt voice-acting as Dan. He’s THAT good.

[@tzeyungyong2645]

Hey I'm Matt, I'm also Matt! MATTTTTTTTTT

[@andieshantz8861]

D

[@serazetdinovdamir8907]

@@tzeyungyong2645 how do you pronounce 'TTTTTTTTT'?

[@tzeyungyong2645]

@@serazetdinovdamir8907 In hindsight I should have extended the A instead of the T

[@L1ghtweaver]

A true master of the craft

[@Aa_ron]

Dan's solo intro always makes me chuckle.. catches me off guard every time it's just so offbeat to the normal one but in the best way possible!

[@jaioni]

Always makes me want to rewatch the ad. Such classic

[@KaladinVegapunk]

As a little PSA about naps though, recent studies showed a big increase in Alzheimer's for people who don't get enough sleep and take naps haha

[@thrashandburn10221]

DaaAAaaAAaannnn... 😩😫😵

[@Zreen001]

do we know what changed between then and now or was it just a scheduling goof

[@Hazelnutz3]

wdym solo? its dan AND dan

[@micromoron]

The fact that Dan keeps saying Arin is boxing after being told like 4 separate times that he is at scribble showdown NOT boxing is so damn funny.

[@Lucifersfursona]

I love going outside with a coffee and my tablet, climbing a tree, lighting a joint, and boxing

[@tarekmoneimsaid]

@@Lucifersfursona these must be some interesting boxings.

[@draexian530]

The scene begins on the trunk of a tree, knurled and aged, with the branches too high to see. Someone, dressed in nylon shorts and a tank top, approaches the tree from stage left with a biblical stone tablet on their back, a set of gloves at their waist, and an "Up in Smoke" style 1/4 pounder joint in hand. They light up, and climb out of frame. The sound of a bell can be heard, and leaves begin to fall into frame while flesh on rubber and shoes on matting starts tentatively, then escalates in intensity. At about 35 seconds, what sounds like melon against concrete is heard, and the person, with joint still in teeth, many leaves, and half of the tablet tumble into frame. The contender lands joint first. A plume of smoke and embers consuming their crumbling form. A bell is heard. Scene.

[@aniyilator]

@@draexian530thank you

[@jiltedensign7479]

I feel like Matt has become an honorary Game Grump, at this point.

[@KairuHakubi]

he's at least their Emil Sitka.

[@guyshu7821]

So has Allie

[@Jerry2die4]

The fuck about Barry and Ross?

[@KairuHakubi]

@@guyshu7821 Hmm following the stooge metaphor, she's their Christine McIntyre. I guess barry is their Shemp, and ross is... Vernon Dent.

[@jiltedensign7479]

@@Jerry2die4 What do you mean? You're acting I said that Matt is replacing them, or something. I never said anything of the sort!

[@gavinthompson9260]

For the mayonnaise stopwatch and bible bit, it was from when Arin was telling the story of how his car caught on fire during the majoras mask play through.

[@Lou-Mae]

FWIW, Arin was himself referencing a very old Louis CK bit. Like '90s old - he did the bit on Dr Katz in 1995. I don't know for sure when it was in his usual stand-up comedy routine though. Edit - my bad, wrong episode. It was in a 1998 episode.

[@alxjones]

@@Lou-Mae Yup, instantly recognized the Louis CK bit. I don't remember where I heard it from, though; I was definitely too young in '98 to have caught that one.

[@cadenkratsch3057]

I think Dan also referenced that in a 10MPH episode with Jack where they did the thumbs game.

[@HinataElyonToph]

Cool…that car…exPLODED

[@maxevocal]

"Thats very florida of him" is the best response to Arin's hot stache

[@deckclubace]

It's really surreal seeing myself in an episode, especially given I don't remember trying to get into the game. Pretty sure there was an error when I joined and my ghost was there, but hey, at least I was there in spirit!

[@masamune2984]

Just glad to see you are alive 🙂

[@JingleDeezNutz]

Comic relief

[@bria9143]

I was there :')

[@notname4552]

At least you got Matt Mercer saying your name cool-ly at the beginning

[@deckclubace]

@@notname4552 I know! They both said my name AND said it right. It's very cool. :D

[@mistahad3451]

It's even better the second time! But for those that missed it, I am the one that Rosie is referring to in their joke of "Pass out during Space Jam 2", and it's funny that this small bit of me getting fucking wasted has now made it to Game Grumps.

[@Maybeprobablynot]

well now you gotta tell the story!

[@kytele]

STORY

[@Asterius_101]

PLEASE THE SUSPENSE

[@BiblioRook]

I know Matt Mercer is a probably a very busy person involved in other stuff and has better things to do, but I would absolutely love watching him do just silly little game videos on his own if her were to do them.

[@ChargerBulldogs19]

It’s not him on his own, but I like that they play some video games at the end of 4 sided dive. That’s the closest I think you’ll get to Mercer on Let’s Plays

[@DoctorLuny]

@@ChargerBulldogs19 4 sided die is sooooooooo not that good tho, i'd prefer matt just hops to the grumps from time to time

[@superrswalkthrougn]

Id like to think that he's taking a break from DMing for CR since there was a mini series taking place with another DM, Matt is just chilling with the grumps for a few days as part of a well earned vacation Edit: my god Brennan, in 4 long sessions, made my heart go places and gave me more rush of emotions than the entirety of campaign 3 so far. Matt pick me up I'm scared

[@Cheyruz]

@@ChargerBulldogs19 oh definitely watch the lets play of ELEf 2 he and Taliesin did; the game is pretty terrible IMO but them just failing at it while looking for the NPCs the voiced was really fun

[@acomingextinction]

Rosie and Ginger were unsung heroes this episode. Some hilarious answers.

[@L33PL4Y]

Unsung? They literally won. It gets no more sung than being awarded the win.

[@kiliros7860]

Matt, the DM, answering the one question with “Merge into their elder god to devour all” made me so happy

[@austinvanderveer213]

When I saw that prompt go up my first thought was "Man, someone's gunning for Matt's vote" lol

[@HinataElyonToph]

The moment I heard that (was listening at work) I was like “…Taliesin?”

[@vonsharkington7200]

I need more Dan & Matt and here's why: 1. The combined power of their *very* soothing voices is perfection. (Can I get a full playthru of something like Zelda for a Sleep Aid?) 2. They're both solidly in Gen X and the connection of their shared references (Toe Jam & Earl) is fantastic. 3. They have a shared sense of humor, but make jokes for themselves that the other also finds hilarious. This is amazing to watch.

[@andreseh87]

Matt’s got awesome energy

[@rowk19]

Matt is now literally Ganondorf

[@Phryxil]

I feel like Matt brings out Danny's inner voice actor, usually he's letting Arin run wild and focusing on solid return volleys.

[@jesseg9892]

agreed, Arin's voices are all annoying and amateur

[@Ghost2rific]

@@jesseg9892 Absolutely, Arin always brags about being a "voice actor" but all he does is himself or a silly voice. I have never enjoyed any character he ever played..

[@colxn]

@@Ghost2rific I think they're just not for everyone, I quite like some of his characters.

[@jordantaper2398]

I wish Game Grumps was just Danny and Matthew without Arin.

[@astrocake584]

Can’t have a game grumps episode without your classic Arin haters in the comments, am I right?

[@DarkDragonPath]

14:29 Matt "Worm? Eh yeah yeah, I kinda dig that." Matt friggin Mercer slippin a sly dad joke by!

[@emiranda2491]

“Oh hey I’m Dan…I’m also Dan….DAAAAAAAAANNNN….” So happy to see that intro. Long time no see for good ol Daaaaaaaaaannnnn….😄

[@evilynlandgren451]

That intro made me burst out in laughter. Always love their solo intros. Like arins "hey im grump *silence* and im the game grump! :D"

[@gargoyles9999]

He is now Grump and not so Grump

[@NathanLathroum]

This episode is even better the second time around!

[@grey1964]

Ok cool so I'm not crazy

[@bartholomewthundercatiii3484]

“It is even FUNNIER the second time!”

[@spacesquid95force25]

This episode, I like it, ANOTHER

[@morganus1360]

Least I'm not crazy

[@destroydestroyer]

IT TURNS OUT I'M NOT CRAZY! HAHA! HAHAHAH!

[@peterdavis8906]

Can we please have Dan or Arin or both on a episode of crit role as special guests?

[@Comrade2261]

Yessssssss

[@charlesgardner4402]

why hasn’t this happened yet

[@TheTrueDeadFingers]

Dan, Finn Wolfhard and Weird Al on the same side of the table arranged by age like the pokemon evolutions they are.

[@Aeivious]

It'd be fun if they showed up for a piece of the campaign, like side characters assisting in a mission.

[@Gahnxo]

I know at one time Matt Mercer said the two people he wanted to DM for the most were Steven Colbert and Danny Sex Bang. He has already DMed for Steven Colbert twice now, that only leaves Dan now.

[@anitaroom]

Really proud of the patrons for their hilarious answers they killed it

[@bria9143]

Thank you :')

[@ona512]

That hole in the ozone layer got fixed if anyone was curious! Arin's thicc farts were contained in the recording room so well in the new office that nature had time to heal ☺

[@raniadarkrose1]

Dan sounded WAY too excited when he said "I chose jizz!" 🤣

[@mindykb15]

Spoken with the enthusiasm of someone who’s never tasted it

[@Tymosofine]

glad to see this episode definitely for the first time today only.

[@sublimation72]

Dude I thought I was going crazy because it's even titled correctly

[@cardboardskateboard]

it’s so interesting how similar Arin and Matt talk, like the same tones, doing voices, large reactions, and honestly, imo he kinda just sounds like Arin.

[@bananabanana484]

I never thought about how Arin is technically Dan’s boss. That’s, so weird

[@Nahyoudontgetthat]

Dan’s mentioned it a few times now…. “He’s singing salt and pepper in the bathroom!….. and that’s my boss!”

[@tristenj1992]

Dan mentions it semi-regularly

[@MegamanStarforce2010]

by far the funniest convo to come from that is the Mega Man V finale at 43:00 onwards where dan starts like formally requesting to not come into work directly to arin on the show lmfao

[@aud7593]

@@MegamanStarforce2010 "yeah Arin give him a break!"

[@JaySay]

4:56 For Dan (and anyone who cares, I guess;) unless it started before it and wasn't on camera, that came about from the "No Thumbs" power hour with Jack, when Jack emphatically wanted to grab things from around the office for the game, and you made a joke for him to get those *necessary items.* To quote Arin, _"Funny Stuff."_

[@HinataElyonToph]

Jack: “Dude, what are you in to?”

[@herosparkyferrum]

THANK YOU I knew it sounded familiar

[@seeminglyawesomeanimations6920]

Came here for this exact comment as I quote that moment very often

[@seeminglyawesomeanimations6920]

@@BeaverBall7 nah it’s still there, you have the name of the video it’s placement when you search it and how long the video is and how many years ago it was posted. Idk why it’s not there for you but it’s there no worries c:

[@mandibletrauma]

I thought it came from Scary Movie 2 so I’m glad I read this before commenting lol

[@reagansido5823]

"A great way to cure the hiccups" "DIE" one of the best answers I've seen.

[@Droemar]

Matt losing it over Smint Westwood is pretty good.

[@phyrexiancoffee6324]

It's scary how much Matt sometimes sounds just like Arin if he did yoga and mellowed out some. Also Dan, the Mayo thing is a Louie CK joke.

[@LLindo]

"How would you buy a used Casket, it would be in the ground" Dan that's the point haha, you definitely SHOULDN'T buy a used casket off of craiglist (or anywhere for that matter.)

[@KairuHakubi]

the happiest short story for sale: baby coffin. never used

[@gtickno2946]

Used coffin isn't necessarily that hard to get. Just dig it up, toss out the body, maybe clean out any gross decomposition fluids, and you have a used coffin you can sell

[@KairuHakubi]

@@gtickno2946 fluids? only if you sealed that thing up airtight.

[@joshsquash4330]

I'd love a series where the Grumps play D&D. Maybe a short (or longform) series? Or let's get the Grumps on Critical Role!

[@erc3338]

They used to have that as a show, but it never took off.

[@pattyofurniture694]

I'd also be down to see grumps + mercer together on a side season of Dimension 20

[@bluefishsticks8698]

Or they could do a one-shot with them

[@sloanthompson4587]

A few years ago the grumps did actually do a short one-off campaign with Matt as the DM back before CR took off.

[@BrickInTheHead]

BOOST. dear grumps and crit role: you have crossover fans. Make it happen. Bring the grumps in for a miniseries. Do it

[@MoonlitLycan]

I always wished the Grumps would play more Jackbox in the future since the last time they played and here we are!

[@pepperjack8813]

Dan and Matt work so well together. There is still kinda that getting to know and each other awkwardness, but they have good chemistry.

[@tastypotato9272]

I like how a good chunk of people playing type in answers like they're 10 year olds frantically thinking of ideas, it really adds to the experience lmao

[@Kat-sh7yd]

I mean, they probably are

[@tastypotato9272]

@@Kat-sh7yd one of those people is Dan though lmao

[@resileaf9501]

Have I already watched this episode? Yes I have. Am I going to watch it again? You bet your sweet bippy I will!

[@noodlefoosa5191]

Omg Dan, Dan and Dan? Insane guest list! Wow! Oh and Matt 😃

[@mega_bird700]

All three Dan’s come out of the basement and hang out.

[@ChargeQM]

Dan, Dan, and Also Dan. Can't forget Also Dan.

[@billyboy4400]

Imagine if this leads us to seeing Danny and/or Arin on Critical Role...

[@SeleneRoseRM]

I don't think Arin has the patience or attention span for a TTRPG

[@BrowneePointz]

@@SeleneRoseRM He's also an actor and in that space I bet he would

[@tuffy1992]

*fails a roll* "This game sucks!"

[@MFAniki6390]

Okay, after seeing the amazing chemistry the Grumps have with Mercer, I really need to see them as players in a one shot on Critical Role. Hopefully with Sam DM'ing so Matt can be a player. Sounds like it would be hilarious.

[@Raye06]

I think it's odd that they decided to play this instead of going to couples therapy but hey at this point I'm just happy that they can do at least something together

[@jaydenbuchanan8083]

Dan, Al,Finn,Mercer are pokemon of the same evolution

[@zeedause5289]

"sponges, plastic bags, and pringles; who knows" I truly do hope Dan is that innocent.

[@Kane_the_Newschool_DM]

I loved this episode, great set-up with the patreon users and the audience, and Matt's a delight as always. Thanks for the upload!

[@rambuskey]

It’s awesome to see or rather hear Matt in GameGrumps videos especially since Dan and Arin talked about how cool he was a while back

[@FeferiGlubbington]

Dan: Do you have a favorite color, Matt? Matt Mercer: I think it's probably green! Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared channel barely two days later: posts a new video after six years I'VE CONNECTED THE DOTS

[@Valkier_Kato]

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing!!!

[@Apollo9898LP]

Hearing Matt Mercer utter the phrase "liquid sounding" is something I wasn't expecting to hear today

[@seanfinley2069]

The prompt: a hip, new advertising campaign for socks Dan: what I really want is to wear my great-grandfather's socks

[@Baelor_uwu]

Matt Mercer does his voice acting so well, it’s infectious

[@itsmanfred]

Feeling good on a Friday

[@TheMartyredextras]

Whenever Matt does a funny voice, I forget for a second that he isn't Arin

[@noahminecraft]

obsessed with the new revelation this episode gave us that dan has the humor of a grandma

[@squaredan9423]

Saw the thumb nail and was all “Arin looks so much more handsome in this picture” and them realized it was Matt Mercer XD

[@GingerBree.zee777]

I love taking my lunch with you guys 😭❤️

[@awesome654321]

Same here! Every day is lunch with the grumps.

[@LtMadness650]

Is it really a lunch without Dreidel and Arnold?

[@renthehag]

“Mayonnaise, stopwatch, and a bible” I think came from the 10MPH episode with Jackspeticeye where they didn’t use their thumbs. I was literally JUST watching it 😂

[@Lou-Mae]

It was a Louis CK bit from the '90s. He told the joke in a 1998 episode of Dr Katz, but I dunno for sure at what point it was in his stand-up routine.

[@renthehag]

@@Lou-Mae the references are endless!

[@TheColonelKaijuVT]

I'd love to see more episodes with Matt in the future. He's got such great chemistry with both Dan and Arin, and is just an all around joy to watch in these videos

[@The_Absolute_Dog]

Props to the editor here, sped up the timer part without any obvious audible cuts. I like your work person!

[@MessyGamer616]

28:02 "Alright! Dunno if its good but its in, and i'm done" "And now, twenty seconds of awkward silence" the most phenomenal unintentional short story I've heard

[@olligobber]

I love how Matt is quietly singing Bustin' at 4:00

[@very_gouda]

10:53 of course Matt Mercer has a killer Patrick Warburton impression lmao

[@Mykulveli]

Mr. Mercer gets 1,000 cool points awarded from me for the Maniac Mansion reference

[@Lkbmotion]

5:15 game: "everything tastes better with..." Me in my head: butter. Or jizz I'm a genius 😂

[@abigailstritt977]

It’s throwing me off that Matt sounds just a little bit like Arin, like clearly not the same but close enough that I keep forgetting Arin is not in fact also there

[@abigailstritt977]

I know that Matt is a phenomenal voice actor and is kind of well-known for really good voice matching, I think it be fucking hilarious to have him on an episode of game grumps but they pretend that it’s Arin the whole time and he’s doing his closest Arin impression and see if anyone can notice

[@Eaglebrace]

This is a glorious timeline were Dan & Matt finally meets each other and playing games, haven't laughed so hard in ages! D&M Thank You for the funniness content!

[@boiboh2954]

Matt’s “proof the earth is flat” answer was picked up by Sam on CR almost immediately lol

[@ofanichan]

LMAOO

[@musicsinger365]

I really loved seeing you guys at the show over at Tyson's last night! I was lucky enough to get on stage for one of the games and it was a lot of fun! Your videos always bring me joy and I just wanted to say thanks for all you do.

[@CuteCuteJames]

Good contributions from the Patreon crew. Rosie killing it over there!

[@bria9143]

I should've won!

[@user-kt9mu2fo7f]

they have very similar energy and make me happy

[@RainyOverFlowers]

Dan and Matt bring such good energy i love it 😭

[@aquagreen13]

Damn, y’all’s CGI budget must be crazy to pull this off.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Love watching this episode again, just as fun the second time around

[@Danayyyy01]

no answer got me deader than "thine loving hatchet strike" well done matt

[@ktntwireless]

Matt’s laugh is so pure. His appearances on these episodes give me so much joy.

[@lisuru5302]

my brain: Matt kinda sounds like arin in certain tones.

[@PugFaceMcGee]

Dan feels like that one grandpa that always has to end his texts with LOL in this episode

[@FerretNoir]

Great time to watch this for the first time! Yep, definitely haven't seen this one before!

[@ShadoeLandman]

Love how half the QuipLash avatars are just Aqua Teen Hunger Force Characters

[@enochwallace6303]

the "mayonnaise stopwatch and a bible" is in reference to an modern art piece

[@CheeseEmperor8761]

Now, all that needs to be done is for Dan and Arin to guest star on Critical Role

[@Liv4everOrDy]

I love these two dynamic, they are the sweetest of boys

[@i_prefer_the_term_antihero]

Gosh I really want them to do more of this. It was so fun to watch, and I loved them including the Patreon supporters

[@kellogsbeast]

The Brian Regan reference took me by surprise.

[@TaterzChan]

nobody gonna point out how dan's animation saying "I'm not so grump" looks like he's actually saying "I'm also dan"

[@ariswilliams8103]

Coming to realization, that I now want to see a Quiplash Guest Grumps (With Dan & Arin) with Critical Role. That would be...Epic!. :)

[@saifuusuri]

Spaghetti and Feetballs would go great with forbidden parmesan.

[@ladycatbeth4752]

The "what's really destroying the ozone layer" question, putting the answers together would sound like a song title ninja Brian came up with.

[@cloud2537]

I really want a new series with Dan and Matt, such wholesome bois

[@WuchtaArt]

"Hey I'm Matt" "I'm not so Matt"

[@otkucorner8274]

Sweet, Dan got to meet the western VA of Jotaro and Levi.

[@awesome654321]

Alright, sorry Arin. I think we need some more Dan and Matt Mercer. Go punch something for a while longer.

[@rosslyons6554]

5:47 That had to sting making a reference to Dan's own song and having him still pick the other answer

[@trpororo5452]

THE DAN OPENING RETURNS!!!!!!

[@Margar02]

The strangest combination of items i ever saw purchased at a grocery store (I work at one) was: One box of dog biscuits And one tub of french onion chip dip.

[@JohnPizzapasta]

That used Zune reference definitely flew over about 80% of the lovelies heads

[@General12th]

I really like the editing where the video is sped up but the audio isn't. It fills the fast-forwarding time very well.

[@joebloker8585]

I put this on watch later a few days ago! Now it’s time to enjoy the feast

[@mr_jeb_happy]

Matt's chuckle is exactly like Arin's its pretty uncanny

[@cmrobbins88]

Let’s be real. This was a screen test for Matt Mercer to join Game Grumps in case Harley killed Arin… OR a screen test for Dan to join Critical Role in case he needs a new job (if Harley killed Arin).

[@brokenpieces5852]

Mayo, Stopwatch, and a bible sounds like a very awkwardly experimental night.

[@Kazman2007]

Matt biting the hand that feeds calling out Amazon.

[@Neyonius]

When I get the hiccups I sit down, take a deep breath and hold it for 45 seconds. It has never failed. Not once in the 20 years I've known about this method.

[@patvince]

FUN FACT: sponges, a plastic bag, and a pringles can is how you can DIY yourself a pocket pooosie

[@TheHylianBatman]

Oh, so now we get this episode for real! What fun. I wish we had more of this game, it's really fun.

[@chlozentimes]

You have no idea how much i've wanted this