The Ballad Of Railroad Man

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[@Mobius1AC]

Fun fact: The Wright Brothers' first flight was in 1903, the first rollercoaster with a loop was built in 1848. Trains were doing loops for 55 years before the first powered flight.

[@nikdog419]

And train's don't normally have double flanged wheels. Mistakes were made.

[@abasicnoob]

planes are the first cars that had 2 wheels i think because of landing gears

[@donutoplack2436]

Actually 1901

[@FilmmakeroftheFuture]

That didn’t mean that the Railroad Man knew how to make it work right. That and the cartoon is full of anachronisms.

[@abasicnoob]

its just animation why do we have to make random questions

[@unskadunsk]

"Two Wrights don't make a right and damn if that ain't wrong" that line is absolute genius, railroad man has every Wright to be proud of it

[@UTTPOfficerBennie]

It’s wright not write

[@thespook1482]

Correction: “Two Wright’s don’t make a right and damn if that ain’t wrong” if nobody has ever corrected the way you write then consider this as your rite of passage. Let me get right to it, spelling matters. Just because you can spell right 3 different ways doesn’t mean someone won’t be forthright and correct you.

[@IlluvatarPaladin]

@@thespook1482 Wrights*, not Wright's.

[@themixer1276]

hey that lyric aint half bad i hope it ends up in a song

[@kiwimations2053]

Rite not wryte

[@redmoon383]

Glad to see railroad man is taking the tracks to youtube!

[@MeLoNarXo]

@DontReadMyProfilePhoto_3 okay

[@gamerman0252]

Best part is is that it was originally on KZbin but then KZbin censorship made it so it died and they had to take it away but since they’ve gotten support from their community I can see that being the reason why they brought it back! So now we can celebrate the grand return of the railroad man!

[@erikedelkamp473]

But is it on iTunes?

[@gamerman0252]

@@erikedelkamp473 yeah but it was originally on KZbin and then KZbin clapped it out of existence. So it being re-uploaded on KZbin is them being defiant against KZbin dumb policies~

[@grafknives9544]

And he is catching quite a TRACTION.

[@MasterSage12]

Very impressive, he kept playing guitar even as the plane crashed!!!

[@chimyshark]

plot twist: that was a train crashing, that came into view as the plane banked closer.

[@JohnDoe-kf7md]

Anyone that panics in a airplane crash obviously doesn’t know how to enjoy life.

[@spectralknightgaming8364]

Ironically this has a better story than most movies in the past year

[@TySama0]

Funny that this is like 4 years old, give or take.

[@hereticalcrusader2544]

Years*

[@Tengu125]

Low bar...but you're not wrong.

[@bipitybop_]

NO WAY

[@bipitybop_]

IS THAT THE SPECTRAL KNIGHT FROM KINGDOM RUSH?

[@ExplosmEntertainment]

We're starting to upload sketches from the Cyanide & Happiness Show, since most of you haven't gotten to see them yet! This also gives our team a little break from the weekly originals and time to work on some cool, longer stuff. We will still be releasing original shorts! Enjoy!

[@Skoopbooppoop]

Yay

[@brave2425]

Your jokes always catch us off guard

[@menacingpyro2005]

Cool, I get to see the show now and still support the show! :D

[@crowumin5318]

Took em long enough

[@DHB373]

Have always liked this song, and on point with what would the railroad man and wright bros. Have to say about what has happened in new Palestine. Too soon?

[@garolys7022]

I wish the Railroadman could see modern rollercoasters...

[@mikesmit7496]

Can I smoke my pipe on em?

[@frogster3338]

he would be proud.

[@Admiral45-10]

​@Frogster 333 maybe he would be disappointed with railway system in USA, but I do think he would enjoy Japanese Shinkansens😊

[@The_jester_melon_playground]

Railroad man: f*cking serious they can do it but I can't?

[@Gorm169]

Roller coasters with vertical loops have been around since the mid-19th century, before the Wright brothers were even born.

[@vindurza]

The rail road man's final message is such poignant one brings a tear to the eye

[@tomerorlevi1673]

I could never read that note he wrote for anyone who flies, you know, he wrote it all railroad, so we can read it from the sky, anyway what's written there

[@Handyman1199]

@@tomerorlevi1673 it writes „go f*ck yourselves“

[@Admiral45-10]

​@@tomerorlevi1673 ,,Go f-k yourselves" (without the censorship)

[@JamminGiant117]

I remember watching the song so much. I was wondering why I couldn’t find it on this channel. Finally we have the full video.

[@kykiske321]

That's because is not only this clip, is from a larger video that ends with the apocalypsis. Can't remember the name tho.

[@GoodMorningIII]

@@kykiske321 mb "too many trains"

[@christywilson9032]

I agree

[@thepronoob4039]

It's from the serialized series and not a standard animation so it's not available on the KZbin channel

[@kykiske321]

@@thepronoob4039 Oh, so they removed it. I only see these animations on YT, so I couldn't see them anywhere else.

[@maxwellaskew303]

This song has no right being this good

[@EmmadCheema-gv6iu]

what is the original song used for inspiration ?

[@jacksonshannon9493]

Sounds similar to ghost riders in the sky by Johnny Cash

[@Mediados]

It almost feels like a waste to use an actually catchy country song for a skit.

[@talonflame_brawlstars.7208]

That ain't wrong!

[@jacobc9221]

What about a Wright?

[@Kskillz2]

7 minute Cyanide and Happiness short? Must be a Thursday!

[@terry4751]

It really is

[@ivanfelipe240]

Jajajaj

[@Khorius]

Its an old one though, was on the show they had

[@trainsandstuff1021]

@@Khorius and has like a 1 minute patreon plug, is good though

[@peterstoric6560]

*evaporates to campy music*

[@blank5218]

Now there needs to be the song about railroad man’s grandson, roller coaster man, the guy who achieved the loop-da-loop to avenge his grandfather

[@Admiral45-10]

And the second one, who invented electric trains

[@Damond_Warrior]

Dont foget trolly man

[@OriginalPiMan]

While the first modern looping coaster was in the mid-20th century, the first ever was in the 19th century. Coney Island, I want to say. It was bad, but it was still possible for the train to get all the way around.

[@miru2583]

absolutely masterpiece. the music, the animation, the lyric, the humor. absolutely worldclass

[@eclatshwartzbaumcybertune2063]

I agree!

[@Noone-hk1vf]

Reminds me of johnny cashs cover of “riders in the sky”

[@kuriboi952]

This made me realize how much better they got at animating since this

[@f_riesl7811]

but their content took a dip since

[@demothiguillermo2059]

​@@f_riesl7811 what do you mean

[@skylander5884]

​@@f_riesl7811 what do you mean?

[@captain_improbability5690]

@@f_riesl7811 what do you mean

[@Amarothx]

​@@f_riesl7811 what do you mean?

[@arothmanmusic]

"Two Wrights don't make a right and damned if that ain't wrong." Pure poetry. Godspeed, Railroad Man. We'll never fergit ye.

[@henrynelson9301]

“Hey, that lyric ain’t half bad, I hope it ends up in a song.”

[@goon8486]

i love how railroad man's dying words and his ballad would cause people to go on one side to causing the plane to crash

[@Antibong]

Oh that makes sense

[@Creus_]

Train being short for "Terrain Plains" is actually so genius, I genuinely applaud you for that C&H

[@skepticalauto19]

Plane

[@suyci]

This has been on youtoob for years. I've listened to it many times. I am happy I can give you guys the proper views in the future, this song is an absolute blast.

[@speedentron]

I wish C&H still made these big episodes. They were really entertaining to watch.

[@thepronoob4039]

No budget unfortunately, these shows iirc were funded by a streaming company but it didn't pick up enough steam to have more seasons. I think they got the streaming rights to them back so that's why they're releasing them on KZbin now

[@speedentron]

@@thepronoob4039, damn, I didn't even know about this...

[@shawnycoffman]

I just wanted to make more episodes of Purgatony.

[@drewfromyay882]

​@@thepronoob4039actually season one of the C&H show originally aired on KZbin. They sold the show and took the videos down.

[@thepronoob4039]

@@drewfromyay882 I am aware

[@lukerussell3782]

God this song is too good to be real Edit: if you will excuse me I’ll be adding this song to a playlist called “songs to eat you out to”

[@bradyblue5269]

Huh. I have it songs to get eaten out too

[@Galaxia53]

Don't do cannibalism guys. It's bad for you

[@Roberto-qx1jm]

Legend has it, the railroad man still lives on. A shell of a man he used to be, but plotting his return. He roams from town to town, wherever a railroad is found.

[@crimson5867]

Now i imagine after he lost he became a ghost rider and his ride is a train that makes rails in the front while they disappear when reaching the rear, and leaves the ashes of a railroad Imagine him chasing down a plane and laughing maniacally

[@Mister-Red]

2:32 now that just an urban legend,the planes came from Brazil

[@vitoroliveiraiansen4923]

SANTOS DUMONT

[@darrendays4489]

Always brings a tear to my eye when I hear this song. It's too beautiful

[@lotrnerd5037]

Joel just has impressive dynamic range for storytelling like this. He could really shine in long format and on things like the podcast.

[@IamHat]

A song that gradually gets better the longer it goes on? I guess this is my new "Big Iron"

[@dannylazer1004]

"Can you kick their ass with steam and brass and 8-inch steel nails, The Railroad Man..." Still as catchy as the first time I watched it.

[@HarmonyBunny]

"The Cyanide & Happiness Show, for THE FIRST TIME ON KZbin, is now here!" C&H Show Season 1: Am I a joke to you?

[@ExplosmEntertainment]

Season 1 is actually lots of jokes

[@maticorozel7556]

Railroad man song is the peakest piece of fiction ever

[@karanoelle4819]

This was amazing, and I loved every second of it. It had great storytelling, and the usual CAH humor, everything I've come to expect from these guys.

[@rockycuro7737]

One of the best episodes of the show. It's perfect especially the whole end of the world news segment

[@midimusicforever]

This is one of, if not THE best ones you have made! EVER!

[@lemursonasofa2954]

4:09 cleanest transition ever.

[@mikepatten5887]

Hello fellow KZbin slaves. We are here to watch vids all day.

[@_GhostMiner]

Wdym slaves?

[@theonly6blake911]

As a fellow slave, I watch videos all day everyday, from dawn till dusk, and even while sleeping.

[@_GhostMiner]

@@theonly6blake911 that's not even funny. That's just sad.

[@terry4751]

@@_GhostMiner what can i say we neither have a wife life money job or anything to do🥲

[@_GhostMiner]

@@terry4751 **YOU don't have life...* You also seem to have little to no education as you completely forgot to use punctuation. BTW. I do "have a life", and stuff to do.

[@robert506007]

Probably one of the best sketches you guys have ever done! Always a good one.

[@GreatWightSpark]

The flight attendant didn't think twice about taking a seat, they don't get to sit down much!

[@puggers8219]

Trolly Tom Vs The Railroad Man WE NEED THIS NOW!!!

[@dustinzacharias8227]

I love how you made him seem like such a legend of the past I almost wish this actually happened

[@BeeNot_afraid]

It’s always good nostalgia to see old animations come back

[@quizguy11]

Arguably one of the best segments of C&H ever. It's funny, catchy, and intriguing

[@ekintopuz7594]

This is my favourite bit from C&H Show. Thanks for uploading

[@lucastuhn9558]

This feels like one of the better south park bits and I am ALL for it

[@UnscaryGhosts]

Man seeing these again is so awesome, hope season 3 gets put on here too

[@rattvisa]

The fact this song is not on spotify breaks at least one internationall law

[@hjalmarnilsson1756]

Happy to finally see this again in the spotlight this is one of my favorite videos i am a sucker for musicals

[@giarnovanzeijl399]

A train that can do a loop is literally a rollercoaster.

[@usuallyangry]

Why does it tend to be the comedy songs that slap the hardest?

[@wolfbyte3171]

I have been waiting SO LONG for this. Thank you.

[@qwertyman365]

Literally my favorite episode from season 2, I'm so glad it's on YT so I could see it again

[@UndeadGhostGirl]

If your song tells a story, I'm listening to it. I don't care if it's country, rock, or death metal.

[@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

Definitely one of the most legendary songs in the history of Cyanide And Happiness, I have listened to this song so many times I love it. Long live the Railroad Man! 🚂💨💨

[@gamingpixel587]

Pilot: that song just too dang catchy Me: I agree

[@gabrieldinix]

Finally this one uploaded for real as a short! I’ve had that song stuck in my head so many times since the original release

[@skele4454]

The railroad man 😢

[@jevilcore]

I don’t really believe in evil, but planes… planes are truly evil. Go trains!!! 💕🚂💕

[@thenottakenname]

It's about time you uploaded this!

[@StarfoxHUN]

Well, Trains can definetly do loops these days(Rollercoasters), so Railroad Man won in the end.

[@MeLoNarXo]

Been listening to this the entire time while I'm traveling by train through Germany right now. I only realized the irony of it while I'm currently traveling back home with the ICE (a train for anyone unknowing).

[@J_gumbainia]

the railroad tracks said "go f*** yourself" line is so hilarious.

[@JosepsGSX]

wow, just wow. Guys, your content is more often than not just excellent, but this is fantastic. It really is. Thanks for the brutal amount of job you have put here, it shines. And heck!, the song sounds terrific.

[@thevioletbee5879]

So are the episodes all getting chopped into shorts, or will full episodes also be uploaded?

[@_GhostMiner]

Good question. Just watch the full show, people have reuploaded them to KZbin.

[@thevioletbee5879]

@@_GhostMiner Well I would prefer to watch through official means regardless.

[@blablup1214]

I hope the singer was secretly railroad man and he is waiting for his big comeback one day he will do the lupidi loop 😂

[@shadowblade6185]

I mean the plane crashed so I doubt he’ll return

[@joshleming902]

Rollercoasters

[@Ferrari255GTO]

Always one of my favorites. You guys never lower your quality, well, not too much at least

[@LTSimon_GHOST_Riley2009]

This should be on Spotify

[@germalganis]

🎶 RAILROAD MAAAAAAN!!!! 🎶

[@Milo34500]

This is actually a really good song. Great job like always!

[@burningfox4974]

Reminds me of the Rail Worker vs The Machine. Don’t remember the specifics. But the man worked so hard to nail railroad spikes he ended up dying.

[@SuperSwordman1]

The Ballad of John Henry

[@burningfox4974]

@@SuperSwordman1 yeah that’s his name. Elton John!

[@Arandomperson-ib4gb]

Well I love how this man met the wright brothers

[@animal245533]

My God do I want to learn this song and bust it out at a random open mic.

[@dfx13productions47]

This brings back memories I laugh so hard at the C&H show

[@ILikeGuns1992]

Didn't expected such banger. :o Explodsm delivers for sure.

[@jakubnadvornik6865]

This video is just awesome, that song rocks, they must had a great time recording it.

[@krishnanayar9461]

Can we get this song on Spotify??!

[@lazypizzaship8911]

A classic

[@Adrian-dl9nb]

I listen to this several times a year! Glad that it's officially uploaded now.

[@Arkay315]

I like how that locomotive ran thousands of miles on no fuel, with many cabooses, and no ballast under the tracks.

[@cabrelbeuk72]

What do we need to do to get this format back ?! Love it !

[@cymaticstudios2009]

money helps lol

[@blhfs]

I loved this type of video!! Not too dark or raunchy, it was just right!

[@moproodu]

You shouldve seen the sketch that came directly after lol

[@storm5287]

I always loved this song, and I've caught myself humming to it every once in a while so glad to see it again

[@carterfrost4533]

why is this actually very catchy

[@Blaze06]

As a railfan (train enthusiast), I approve of this.

[@tct5246]

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

[@averymatisons4133]

Pnumonoultramicroscopicsilicavolcanoconiosis

[@tct5246]

@@averymatisons4133 no this sets of my hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

[@DevashishGulati]

I aspire to be as street smart as the guy changing seats in the beginning.

[@random_dragon]

I had VRV for a very short time, and am pretty sure this was my favorite episode-

[@khuraiber159]

Awesome song! Best thing I saw on a KZbin in a while.

[@Solar-496]

This is awesome! Its running on tracks AND it's a banger of a track itself!

[@dadbear5316]

So glad this is back on KZbin after years

[@JoshCameronLife]

This song is 7 years old, this never gets old.

[@b1laxson]

I was routing for Railroad Man's win that its still the preferred method for large quantity overland shipping. Two Wrights still can't get that right.

[@Polygonetwo]

This is so good what the heck. I love everything about this animation and song. 10/10 xD

[@4thDeadlySin]

3:25 "You can't say fuck, this a baby website for little babies now" - KZbin

[@strongerthanever2039]

Uploading this song again after so many years! Nice to hear it again.

[@ivanfelipe240]

This was great like one of my favorite

[@Mediados]

This was buried in the underbowels of my memory. I am glad someone unearthed this piece of art.

[@TheBatman2120x]

Amazing short! For real, enjoyed it very very much!

[@HellaciousWhiskey]

Freight-eningly good. Nice kick of Nostalgia, had to watch it all the way through.

[@FortressWolf97]

I love the Paul Bunyan vibes for this story.

[@Piffsnow]

Wow! This is awesome. Congrats guys, love it!

[@skylerrutherford9870]

That was actually a really catchy song

[@e.ahmedesussi8226]

Your hard work paid off bro this episode was awesome thanks for making my day ❤ ❤❤

[@tty1975ful]

Great works , keep it up That voice at the end I have heard it before in some other channel