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Demetri Martin - If I
14 January 2004
This is a link to the 224 word palindrome Demetri Martin wrote.
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[@Dendelin007]

a watch this at least once a year every year

[@Kya71887]

Did you get a point for that?

[@ellioeri]

I couldn't help but watch all of this. Demetri Martin is amazing entertainer. I thought that this would be just your typical stand-up show- but it wasn't. He put meaning into this. I thought it was really, really cool. And, did anyone else notice how the letters on his shirt changed? From "demetri" to "me tried"?

[@motttta]

Thank you for pointing that out, I didn't even notice it. You can check your "Helped someone else today" and collect your point.

[@mindofmyown333]

"If I" helped me get through college. It never fails to inspire me in ways that nothing else does. Thank you Demetri

[@101iswhatsup]

That's awesome! Congrats!(Inspirational comedy, kinda rare.)

[@als2339]

i watched this for the first time in my freshman year of college and i make sure i watch it once every semester. i always get something new out of it and whatever new part of the video i end up valuing more than i ever used to proves to me how much i've changed as a person since the last time i watched it.

[@klepto126]

"You can't figure out a person. Definitely not yourself. You can't maximize a life! What you can do is try to be honest in the choices that you make. Be true to yourself, no matter how embarrassing those choices are. Life is not a science, I realize that. But if I told you that right now, I don't have a point system of some kind. I'd be a lier. I'm a guy who does palendromes, tell jokes about leather jakets. Because that gives me some meaning at least for now." -Demetri Martin

[@Sewblon]

In economics, they train us to think of human behavior in terms of constrained optimization. That everyone maximizes their own utility function subject to a budget constraint. Which ultimately means, that we all have our own internal point system that we get a perfect score on everyday, we just don't see it. If we could see it, it wouldn't matter because what we really want would in the vast majority of cases require more points than the maximum.

[@DTKid2010]

I am just a young kid growing up,but when I went in search to cure my boredom-I decided to look for Demetri. I expected just a little odd fashioned comeidian type act. But I was wrong.And I'm glad I was wrong. I constantly think of my life,and where I belong.If I'm good for anything.Watching Demetri.. made me comes to tears at the end. I understood every single word he said,and I've learned plenty there is to know. People who agree with me will understand why I look up to this man now.

[@welshpuppy44]

I have watched these clips again and again because his whole show is so elegant and beautifully presented. It is incredibly smart and funny and thought provoking. Go Demetri Martin!!!!!

[@crappyschool]

I want him to come to my high school as a "motivational speaker"

[@kensworth39]

I want to know what other people think. The messages I gather from this are: 1 You can't change who you are, you can try to, but you end up being the same person 2 Therefore you should learn to live with (but not love) your vices. You should learn to accept them, and then try to channel your vices into virtues. 3 Society judges your worth by how much you contribute to it. If you're stupid, you suck, if you're smart, you better damn well contribute. He says, fuck'em, society doesn't deserve you.

[@happythoughts7792]

By this logic, drug addicts should stay drug addicts since they can't change -- and screw society because they don't deserve a drug addict. You can replace "drug addict" with any other thing in my previous paragraph. Criminal, rapist, murderer, etc... So I don't think Demetri was saying people can't change. I think he was saying that he acknowledged that he was weird and different and that he could have spent his time productively elsewhere. However, in the end, he does not regret his past. I imagine he doesn't regret it because he has learned a lot about himself and the world around him because of all his past experiences. At least that was my takeaway from it.

[@bigandscrawney]

That was bloody phenomenal. I have never seen a comedian that is suited for the intelligent. He was brilliant, quirky, and insightful. I can identify with this man. I may not see the world as he does, but i can understand the underlying needs that are the foundations of this show. Again, simply brilliant.

[@NonnaMariaTV]

I gotta say that what inspires me even more than watching this video is seeing how many comments on KZbin are mostly positive. It's comforting to think there's people out there feeling inspired and motivated and trying to comprehend the idea that life's about living and not just figuring every single thing out. We can't answer the big question. The best thing you can do, like Demetri said, is be honest to yourself.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

I + (am+going*to /start * posting [all] (my+comments) /on+facebook-=math equations.

[@kylecook7187]

10 years ago this changed my life. Often times I forget the lessons I learned watching this, and I see it again. You're a beautiful man Demetri Martin

[@N0thing2SeaHere]

I just spent the last hour watching these and honestly, Demetri martin has changed my whole outlook on life. I'm going to try and do more with the life that I have and it is all thanks to this person. Thank you, Demetri.

[@pokerrace]

Thankyou for uploading this gem!!

[@Mina0218]

Demetri is amazing. I am always blown away by how he thinks. He never ceases to captivate me. I am and will continue being a fan of Demetri Martin.

[@kampouridis]

I have to say, I was facing a tough challenge in life, a tough choice. Then I stumbled upon this clip...and he made me realize many things. He is truly a great comedian...and as all the great ones, a smart one. :) became his fan from that moment on...

[@sheepybreaker]

Wow that has been one of the most inspiring thing i have heard in so long, Awesome concept

[@OfficialDJDopeMan]

this show really did change the way i see the world. and after watching it a second time it changed the way i see the world even more. for this i thank you mr. dememtri martin

[@GMoney-B]

Well put. What an amazing production this was.

[@TaylorRaeShepard]

Demetri is so insightful when it comes to his life. He's so much more than just a comedian; he actually has enough intelligence and life in him to make a difference. I'm looking at my life a little more differently now because of him. ♥

[@namor9175]

This is brilliant in so many different aspects... love it.

[@SpaceShank]

God I love this guy's humor. I found his show on Comedy Central by accident one night, and I've been hooked ever since.

[@FrankDeth]

awesome, thanks for putting these together!!

[@NausicaaLeGuin]

this is awesome. the combination of comedy and actual meaningful insight is a really good idea and makes for a very entertaining show!!

[@ISL9811]

Demetri... wow this has changed my life. And I'm not even kidding. Everything he said was right, I feel like he just described me. Thank you for putting this up, I needed this

[@Shann0Mac]

Thank you for uploading this. I'm in a similar crossroads in my life and it was enlightening and uplifting, as well as insanely funny.

[@MermaidinDisguise]

Wow, I absolutely loved this. I had no idea what I was in for when I first started watching from 1/6. Simply amazing, I would go to his shows. I hope he keeps writing!

[@sasukekitlover206]

That was the most incredibly touching and thought provoking comedy I have ever watched. Thank you Demetri Martin

[@HCrest33]

I have to say... other comedians have made me laugh more, but he made me laugh and think at the same time. Well done, sir. Excellent show.

[@IdoV0ices]

That was incredibly intelligent, humorously academic , and insurmountably inspirational. This was possibly the best hour I have ever spent on youtube.

[@pumpkinheads79]

This is truly a gem. I'm going to through a horrible year of extreme self-reflection, and his message is exactly what I needed to hear. It hasn't answered my particular questions, but it is certainly helping me finding them.

[@livedeliciously]

This is one of the most amazing things anyone can ever watch. This man has quantified the meaning of life.

[@Darksinne]

Excellent show... Love this guy's insight

[@rob.scalioni]

Wow... that was truly great... Nowadays it`s really hard to see any comedy that is that insightful and intelligent! Hands up to this guy.... he's the best

[@RichyRichy]

What a lesson about life with humor. Probably the most useful comedy I've seen. Awesome.

[@ColdHeartAssassin]

despite how much i didn't want 2...he made me cry...this was the most meaningful thing i've ever heard...he just changed my life threw this stand up....I've never met a man quite like him...

[@888BJ]

Fantastic. I never realised the genius that is Demetri Martin. His observations are humorous, yes, but much deeper. I really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@makestraightthewayministries]

Wow. I watched all six vids "if I." this guy really speaks to me. This show is pure poetry in motion.I have myself created several self improvement charts, and for what? To better myself and to help others. Useless as it may seem, I have learned some things about myself from it. Demetri, if you're out there, may God bless you, man.

[@currentlyno]

honestly, i've grown since watching this, demetri, thanks

[@WeSankTheTitanic]

He's very inspiring. I can't even say I wonder how he became that smart, or understanding. I believe this is one of the most influental videos you can watch. He is definitely one of the best comedians and one of the smartest people around these days.

[@iheartsugercookies]

I think this stand up is the best I've seen in a long time.

[@bam4791]

I've watched his show and a lot of his stand up stuff so I've always known he was talented...but man, I never knew he was so smart. Those puzzles he does and creates are good workouts for his brain. It's kind of like the game brain age. He's exercising his brain. He owes himself a lot of points on his point system. Great video!

[@sourpatchtkids]

He really put things into perspective for me. I've realized that I can't plan my life, because things and people change. I've realized that I can change and there is a possibility that I won't want the same things in 5, 10, 15 years. And that you shouldn't let yourself get too wrapped up in yourself. Really great show!

[@MasterEXpulsion]

He's a genius, ive watched this 10 times over and every time i still find something i missed before. The man is amazing

[@SnowMart]

This is actually so inspiring. I'm only in highschool, and this guy makes too many valid points to count. I feel happy every time i watch this. because it reminds me that i dont need to think about what i want to do with the rest of my life, right now. and i also love the way he closes the show. no doubt, the best way he could've gone with it.

[@tuhie]

one of the best shows i ever seen.so true and very inspiring. i've seen one of your shows before without even realizing it was "demetri martin." wow. keep it up. whatever dude!!

[@camcussion]

This is almost the best thing I have ever seen!

[@CFC58AR]

Absolutely amazing. Completely mind-boggling

[@silentxinsanityy]

DEMETRI MARTIN =

[@GiGiCage]

hes very insightful, made me realize a lot of things. he is just great

[@xRawRockKills]

i saw this for the first time about a week ago and this is the third time i've watched it. dude is really smart. i'm glad to see other people that say this made a difference, because it definitely has in my life.

[@EternalOwn]

Demetri Martin-- Comedian for the intelligent. I really love how deep all of his jokes go and the analysis he puts into them and that they require in return.

[@bobzone09]

one of the best skits by a stand-up comedian, EVER.

[@turnerm77]

this guy is hilarious, when you watch the vt, you find yourself reflecting on your own life, i think that is why so many people can laugh at the sketch, because we can all relate in some way. really great sketch. love it...

[@MrRoboto406]

He has one of the most amazing minds i have ever seen. Demetri, if you ever see this, You are an amazing person and deserve everything you have

[@Darmendas]

demetri is the smartest stand up comedian i've ever seen. this show is full of meaning, and at the same time hillarious if you get the jokes

[@EvanJStern]

I like how he offers more worldly advice than any talk show host therapist could hope to. Demetri offers so much content from his own life that it becomes relative to the viewer's. And as far as I'm concerned with 'choices vs time'.. it takes its toll when over thought.

[@eightking82]

I loved this. I love looking into other ways people think. And I seem to find his way so, intelectual. I think its amazing how he figures all this stuff and how he can even shape it into humor. It's amazing.

[@iHooDoo]

the thing i love about demetri martin and "If I" is that it isn't joke comedy. It's human funny. It gives us the chance to not only laugh at the extremes he presents us with but we can laugh at ourselves because we can relate to it.

[@bassplur12]

Wow this guy is awesome i have so much respect for him now , truly brilliant!!

[@shippoufan]

Demetri Martin is a genius. This was more inspiring than many other things I've seen or heard or read before. Not only that, but it's totally relatable.

[@evian257]

Demetri Martin was born May 25, 1973; he's currently 36 years old. The show "If I" was performed at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2003, so at the time of this performance he was 30 years old.

[@EvanBentz]

I can't even begin to express how much better his final speech made me feel. This guy is brilliant.

[@crosbypasses14]

This is the most amazing and inspiring thing I have ever watched. I always knew from watching him that he had to be smart but I didn't realize how genius he actually is.

[@fathersky5]

My god, this was SO awesome!

[@TechnologicTeatime]

Clever and inspirational. Most awesome!

[@heez]

I love that his shirt in this last bit has changed from "demetri" to "me tried". There are so many little details that make this perfect.

[@angelenactogen]

thanks for the post!! i relate alot to this kat :) awsome show!

[@zara9127]

Very touching! Thanks man!

[@bonto42]

I like him a lot, he is a great and inspirational person. It seems like that was his path, to give inspiration to people. His incite is in a comical way and that's what makes his act great. He's a modern day philosopher using comedy to make things enjoyable

[@MadeleineWalderdorff]

He is amazing!

[@zita586]

I agree with all the things that you stated in your stand up/sit down show. I really enjoyed watching this.

[@buckut84]

that was great, ive seen his stand up on comedy central an other things around the web but this one was really good.

[@MitchelMIsHott]

This guy is GENIOUS! iv never heard such intelectual humor in my entire life. i didnt even know u could combine smartness and humor like this

[@Pheenak]

the only guy i know that does jokes that actually can help you in life and still make u laugh like crazy

[@NonnaMariaTV]

this was amazing!

[@silkvein]

BEAUTIFUL

[@mites7]

That's a great point. Too many times people put entertainers on a pedestal and forget that they're human just like everyone else, and they fuck up just like everyone else. I only started watching him today, and I'm sold.

[@BleedTheFreak1992]

Demitri Martin: Clinically insane. This video was amazing! I love it.

[@ChocolateMilkMonster]

This felt more like a ted talk then a comedy show. I could watch Demetri Martin talk about anything.

[@JackMcGrathMusic]

This is just what I needed

[@BakuBanzai]

simply brilliant

[@Seffeeyyy]

I watch this video whenever I'm depressed. It always makes me smile.

[@mnjones92]

This was the most interesting stand up comedy I've seen. I can hardly call it stand up. It was inspirational, open, honest. I agree with Demetri, you'll probably never figure yourself out. But I think when you can be open and accept yourself for who your are, you're able to overcome that fear of never meeting your own expectations, and just move forward with your life.

[@brettygood1]

I just graduated from college with a degree in Political Science. I'm currently unemployed & looking to earn money to go teach English in China. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a job & transitioning from a D-1 track athlete to an unemployed nobody. It has been tough but I think he has made me feel better about my situation. I overanalyze so many things & me and him have a lot in common. Thanks for the words of encouragement, Demetri & goodluck!

[@didyouseethatunicorn]

that was the greatest thing ive seen in a while or ever...

[@marcosg1992]

this was so awesome

[@lynnberly]

haha, i have watched this like 5 times straight within the past year. Its ridiculous. Its like a deep stress reducer.

[@IckiMicki]

wow. this was amazing, i were expecting something completely different. i thought i would get a few laughs out of this, and sure, i did.. but i got way more! lets just say i found this just at the right time in my life, this burned deep into my stomach, and will stay with me. deep thinker, inspirational and smart.. and ofc funny ;-). i liked it very much!

[@chompette234]

This comedy special made me think. It really makes you think about things. Dimitri is an inspiration.

[@ThuLarryR]

...amazing, simply amazing...man

[@tycho_m]

Wow, this is amazing!

[@pajaro84bacan]

Great great comedy... gracias maestro!

[@30degreeseverywhere]

Demetri is a very inspiring speaker. He embraces his quirks, failures, and poor decisions, rather than denying or hiding from them like most people (including myself) do.

[@missingclover]

This was amazing.

[@xxEAOGHOSTxx]

This guy is the best comedian i have ever seen 5 starts and four thumbs up (thats inculding my big toe)

[@bombshellblonde544]

He is so clever! This whole show is an amazing combination of philosophy, motivational speaking, and stand-up comedy. I don't JUST want to call it stand-up. That wouldn't be enough. I was trying to play a computer game at the same time, but I failed, because this was just too captivating.

[@harold14]

that presentation was beautiful... Dmitri FTW!!!