fringe guy.

[@masemoney666]

fringe guy exclaiming “dionysus himself will be providing the libations!” after surprisingly initially killing it with the barista made me feel physical pain

[@Copper4201]

His own worst enemy

[@phrog849]

yeah i had to click away at that part and come back later

[@ADPax10]

That's cause it's too reallll

[@enruins1312]

@@phrog849 Holy smokes I just paused it there and came down here for a break for that same reason.

[@michaelmaragni1505]

I’m just here for a second cuz I had to pause it

[@seanflanagan5625]

Really funny sketch guys! My favourite part was when my heart shattered into a million pieces

[@jonathankey6444]

That part resonated with me as well!

[@ahmadsabah2217]

Us brother.

[@tripptank]

I just subscribed yesterday. And this is the first thing they uploaded. Lol

[@dunno-19]

I fucking died at that moment too, couldn't stop wheezing 😭😂🤣 they're too funny these guys

[@theendoftheworld9921]

Black humor

[@sorchara9119]

punchline's gonna hit. any second now. anyyyyyyy second now. aw man this ones gonna be a great one. tragedy makes for great comedy. anyyyyyyyyyyyyyy second now-

[@taylorslagle5927]

My exact thoughts throughout the entirety of the final 5 minutes of the video

[@FindingYaya]

Rohan didn’t answer

[@klulu-kun]

My exact experience.

[@Gundogcox24]

What zero falbonian twist do to a mf

[@darkspd31]

Ass video

[@benjamincjholmes]

Just randomly coming back 10 hours later to watch again - I feel like Will legitimately deserves serious opportunities in acting. He has his own presence that is awkward and uncomfortable that cant be faked which makes me respect him more and more over time.

[@Vagking34]

The subtle character choices he was making was so good. He has a legitimate shot to be a really good actor in the future

[@findingsummit]

genuinely

[@rylvestersolon4854]

hi, will you please explain the tooth removal scene, thanks

[@MendelDanzo]

Imo he’s the best guy they have, besides for maybe the gussy capri girl. Not only does he do a phenomenal job acting, but he’s the only guy who I legitimately didn’t recognize upon seeing two of their sketches. Genius.

[@keanepois2409]

It's funny because he's legit a super cool funny dude irl but he can play these painfully awkward characters to pefection

[@ThomasSawyers]

I've had such a lonely past few weeks, I can't wait to check out this video to cheer myself up, 9 minutes of my life will be super happy today surely

[@austindougan1812]

It’s been 4 days, you good homie?

[@nickdachesse]

Following up on Austin here, but also godamn yeah bro it’s like they’re in my head a bit lol.

[@michaelsherman1710]

God damn this comment was to real

[@theredvsbluefan]

Its been a month, you good homie?

[@daganrose4427]

Tommy its been 2 months u good and shi?

[@dahSweep]

Ah yes, fringe guy! This will probably be some light hearted, cringy fun- oh... ohhh...

[@jadin8317]

Bad time to decide to eat

[@madse2140]

what the fuck just happended can sm1 explain

[@ronrozen2105]

​@@madse2140 yes

[@MamadNobari]

​@@madse2140You see son, when a man and a revolver love each other very much…

[@thelel9876]

I just wanted to watch a video of them to laugh before going to sleep... 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@procrastinate9805]

Screaming "fuck" into the silence when he puts on his turn signal is just peak

[@gbh_events]

I think they added an effect to it so that it hurts your ears a little. Nice touch.

[@Abraham-Kaykski-Steinberg]

peak what

[@WackJallis]

We’ve all been there… hahahahahhahahaha help

[@DAETRICH]

@@gbh_eventsno i think the mic was clipping he was so loud lol

[@SpaceMissile]

@@Abraham-Kaykski-Steinberg peak levels

[@dkshrug54]

The isolation this film conveys is the best ive ever felt.

[@poseidonm7]

truly horrifying, everytime I think he exits the bit I think I'm safe just for him to do an even worse bit like damn.

[@TheBigChoomah]

Feels normal to me

[@xx_masterblazer_xx4551]

@@TheBigChoomahyou need to make new friends then

[@TheBigChoomah]

@@xx_masterblazer_xx4551 ehh I have great friends. I just feel like I'm secretly looked down on ig. Irrationally probably.

[@ottootto27]

@@TheBigChoomahreal

[@patonpodcast1439]

This was actually a really thoughtful video about mental health and how it can affect people’s social life and overall health. I work in a hospital and I’ve seen plenty of people like this who truly don’t feel any connection and really attach themselves to anyone who shows any bit of kindness. Even if this wasn’t your intention it was really thoughtful.

[@wellingtonzani1280]

Great point man, i know a lot of people from school that act somewhat like this

[@Speedy28Gonzales]

Dionysus himself will be providing the libations!

[@woodjohnn]

Ahhhh man

[@Dingbobber]

That line goes hard as hell

[@Cro1232cro]

@@Dingbobber faxington MY GUY

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Bold move from Will to make a mini-documentary about his actual life.

[@DaSanchezz]

everyone knows will is hyper-realistic CGI quit trolling

[@damiennah]

This is easily Jack Martin's most chilling work so far. Hope he gets the Oscar in 2025

[@helloimawesome77]

His “actual life,” you say? Everyone knows this is just high quality CGI my brother.

[@caioquintella8941]

The only non-blonde of the bunch.

[@chriswitherspoon9784]

i read "Fridge Guy" then realized it was "Fringe" but then he got in the fridge and i was so confused.

[@Anfernee_G]

And your comment only made me even more confused, because I actually clicked on the video before reading the title and saw your comment immediately.

[@Gawler]

same here

[@StyxxOfDidymos]

It's really not that confusing. Like at all whatsoever

[@sol_solstice]

I laughed so hard at this comment hahaha

[@crypticraps]

It is fridge guy. It's a subtle innuendo on how fringe guy needs to maintain a cooler body temperature, thus he stays close to the fridge, because he's so hot

[@MatthiasPlays]

Buddy just needs a Tabletop group, then he'll be fine

[@poseidonm7]

real shit

[@sethdanielw]

Nerds like that seem to always have good friends. That's all he needs.

[@TheyCallMeVincenzo]

But no girls because then he'll orbit her and everything will become awkward again.

[@Iifesteal]

would be pretty funny it ended with Will offing himself and then the camera would pan to the next appartment where 4 likeminded dorks playing D&D and Will would fit perfectly in

[@parkourbee2]

Dude exactly, he just needs to DM a weekly campaign or two.

[@JuiceNJaam]

I haven't seen anyone mention the playground scene yet, but I think this is critical to understanding Fringe Guy as a character. Fringe Guy obviously has difficulty connecting with others, but his attempts to enjoy being alone (swinging by himself, playing solitaire) don't bring him joy, either. So he continues to try too hard to connect with people, despite it never going well for him

[@AETERNA-PASSIO]

This is me. Fun things aren’t fun unless I’m doing it with others

[@tasseurleonard6656]

@@AETERNA-PASSIO life is meant to be shared, what do you think you do that is off putting like fringe guy?

[@alanbudde8560]

ok i didnt come here to feel feelings

[@pinderbupinder1598]

@@JuiceNJaam he is still a lonely boy in so many ways. Even what he presents to people is something a boy would think is funny or cool. Something happened to him that made him hit a dead stop in social development

[@7spidersofhh]

@@AETERNA-PASSIO i have never been more grateful to have my specific flavor of autism. the constant disappointment of relying on others for fun would be too much for me.

[@MrLordFireDragon]

I think a really telling part of this video is that Fringe Guy is the kind of person people associate with a lack of self awareness, but his housemates: - Date his ex nonchalantly when he clearly still cares about her - Kill his mouse, and either don't realise or care, then make him clean it up - Ask him for protection to use on said ex - Take beer he bought for them out of the fridge without even seeing him sitting in it Meanwhile the worst thing he does is act cringe, all the while doing anything and everything asked of him. Really heartbreaking to see.

[@lowvolume4494]

The worst thing he does is let it happen. Caused by his lack of social skills and relationships, he is a desperate people pleaser. This lets his housemate walk all over him. Of course, if he actually stood up for himself, then he'd truly be alone.

[@mollusckscramp4124]

@@lowvolume4494 I disagree, he should have! The whole video I was thinking "the only time this would ever be remotely appropriate is during DnD or with LARP nerds". He's clearly not with the right people, because he's so desperate for a space where his silly cringey side can be socially accepted that he lets it bleed into a bunch of inappropriate places, like the conversation with the girl who is a total stranger at the coffee shop or the couple that needed help. He keeps looking for that "right" connection in all the wrong places.

[@WSWC_]

People who give the most, are often the ones who get used the most.

[@OnlyAchievingHere]

His housemates don’t lack any awareness. They’re aware of all these things and just don’t give a single half of a fuck, they are using him deliberately and treat him with malicious disregard.

[@kjmartin815]

500 dollar tab being brushed off in the same convo is rough too

[@Lax0801]

This is a modern day Taxi Driver

[@chrisobrien6249]

All the King's men cannot put back together again...

[@jevonsw1]

This could’ve easily been feature length.

[@thezachman1]

Oh my God it is

[@DrewLorenz]

Feels like First Reformed (same writer as Taxi Driver)

[@Akeirbuah]

W reference

[@ToxicQT]

The thing that frightened me most about this video was the complete lack of an acoustic cover of an early 2000s pop song added for dramatic effect

[@SirJefferE]

Fringe guy doesn't want the world to see him 'Cause he doesn't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken He just wants you to know who he is.

[@Maninblack2]

The rat thing killed me lol he slowly looks over and notices his lil friend isn’t in his cage anymore 😂😂

[@xenidus]

Oh shit ,.. I did not notice that

[@renetreur4607]

Wow missed it 😮😢

[@cyberbug578]

Oh god I didn’t realize

[@tripptank]

I noticed there was a mouse in one scene and a mention of a rat in another and thought there was something to that, but my stupid brain didn't make the connection.

[@Maazin5]

I love these details they put in their videos, but this one made me sad :(

[@davenlim8217]

guys. the tooth thing is a metaphor. he rips his teeth out and places them in the envelopes, which contain his true feelings and thoughts. His attempts to express his true feelings and establish genuine connections with others feel like "pulling teeth" because of how hard it is.

[@imjohnfreeman]

🤓

[@toujours]

Also the harder it is to communicate without teeth, so the harder he tries the less effectively he is able to communicate with others. idk jus spitballing

[@lunogyt]

I always took it as a self flagellating action, like he is doing this as a form of self harm for his self aware flaws that he can't change despite wanting to. But your interpretation makes way more sense and I feel foolish for not getting that earlier lmao

[@nikkeri]

6:10 Christ, I didn't even realize the "rat" in the kitchen was his pet. This just gets worse every time I watch it.

[@Pwilly07]

Jesus i never noticed

[@RichHobo]

Fucking hell haha that’s terrible

[@ArchdukeFernando]

My heart dropped when I realized

[@average3970]

Prithee! A succulent morsel of theatre!

[@silly_on_]

Forsooth!

[@nathan3719]

best Freudian slip I’ve ever seen when he almost said “jerk it” instead of “drink it” at the coffee shop

[@cowgomoo444]

it's like watching a pigeon with a broken wing. i feel really bad for it, but im not qualified to help.

[@tripptank]

It's especially heartbreaking when you've healed from a broken wing yourself.

[@beelea3]

This is extremely accurate wow you’re well spoken

[@KUWAITGRIPSVEVO]

Idk. They’re depicting the character as a dangerous psycho. The fringe guy from the first skit I could help, but this guy is what the least compassionate people on his receiving end think of him. A fundamentally broken freak who’s a danger to everyone and himself. Because he’s socially awkward

[@c-simile1632]

@@KUWAITGRIPSVEVO I mean what has he done that would make him in any way "dangerous"? At every step when he became aware that he was making people uncomfortable he immediately stopped what he was doing and tried to deescalate and explain. The most apt thing I suppose would be the teeth pulling, but in doing so he was causing only harm to himself, and every time decided not to actually go through with sending the package to Jessica, and it's possible he never did so because he realized that it was too far. I understand that you likely mean that the other people in the skit are the ones viewing him as dangerous and a psycho, but it should be clear to the audience that he really isn't. I feel like it really wouldn't be all that hard to "fix" him, as it simply seems like he tries too hard in his interactions with other people, and his struggles in doing so would likely further cause him to try harder. I also should note I interpreted the ending as him planning on killing himself rather than his roommate and Jessica. Take for example his interaction with the barista. When he was interacting normally she was into it and was willing to go to a party with him. I believe that once he realized that she was "interested" one of two things happened. Either he felt as though he was in a relatively safe environment to "be himself," or he thought that amping up his speech would further her interest in him and was a good idea. Once he does so the Barista becomes suddenly disinterested. As the audience you can recognize that these things tend to happen once he speaks in the way that he had, but to him he likely viewed it as either "Nobody wants to talk/interact with me. Nobody likes me." or "Once I act true to myself nobody wants to talk or interact with me and nobody likes me." I think it's simply an issue of him trying too hard in his interactions with other people with the belief that doing so will be good for those interactions. Once doing so fails, he likely views it as he needs to try even harder next time. It's possible he doesn't recognize that his issue is with him trying as hard as he does, so doesn't recognize that he should be lessening it rather than raising it. I think that "fixing him" could be as simple as making him aware that people dislike when he speaks in that way, though there is the other solution of him finding a friend or friend group that is okay with him interacting in that way. I think in either case you could see a diminishment in his more "problematic" mannerisms and speech, and thus a more successful social life.

[@rsm123123]

@@c-simile1632holy yap sess

[@murphyje]

You can always tell which videos are directed by Tyler Falbo. I love that you guys work with him. I've been a fan of his for years and he's how I found this channel. His ability to emulate hyper-specific sensations and characters and scenarios is unbelievable. I loved Immoral Compass because it was such a well done extension of his prior body of work on KZbin, like Free Installations. Combining his ideas and vision with the Almost Friday cast seems like a no-brainer. I cant imagine any other pairing would be able to make this kind of stuff. edit: After writing this I realized I didnt give credit to Will's incredible writing and performance. Nobody else couldve played this character in this way. For the conceit, it was perfectly done.

[@duncanclark8933]

For some reason this is the only sketch I suspected Tyler didn't direct, like maybe Will did instead (before seeing the credits). Maybe because it's so unique and Will-core. Absolutely fucking incredible, this one's really special.

[@lmst13]

the subtle changing of the color grading getting less and less saturated as it gets darker and darker. wow

[@euanmorrison11]

Christ lads, this is by far the most depressing work I've seen you guys do. Bravo

[@Rob9]

The kings jesters put on an amazing performance!

[@BraggingRightsFights]

o- oh oh what a- a great play, even Zeus would weep, u- uh uh my heart was ripped in two by this tragedy.

[@RaffieFaffie]

They even managed to get THE Brion Bishop to act in the coffee shop part. He was waiting in line to take seven dollars out of the tip jar

[@modelballer24]

That “FUUUCK” he let out in the car is the most relatable thing Will Angus (Jack Martin of course) has ever done

[@sushii__b]

really? i relate to the quiet, broken "fuck" at 7:45 ...so much built up anger and rage and pain but keeping it as hidden as possible on that off chance that someone else witness your vulnerability and inner form. feeling like you have to keep on the mask, even in the comfort of your own home.

[@dannythompson1948]

Bro, I felt that....

[@groyperfuhr4871]

@@sushii__b sounds like therapy could help you lol. I would say it's weird to not feel comfortable screaming your head off in your own home, or even your own block (sometimes hearing the echo makes it nicer)

[@groyperfuhr4871]

@@sushii__b I live in a frat house turned apartment so I have at least 8 roommates. I yell and cuss at myself and my possessions all the time but at first I felt like I couldn't even speak at a normal volume in my room. you just gotta release the part of you that cares what other people think, and you'll become much happier after doing so

[@brandococo6841]

You mean Charlie Von Pierce aka Agent London?

[@David_Brenna]

Screaming "Fuuuuuuuuck!" While alone in the car, I felt that.

[@blueflare4139]

Too real

[@wellingtonzani1280]

Relatable AF fr fr

[@CRWeaventure]

definitely been there a few times 😅

[@bickyboo7789]

The car and the freezer at work are always the best spots for a good scream.

[@BluesDivinity]

@@bickyboo7789the freezer ain’t as sound proof as you may think… please don’t ask me to elaborate

[@georgeandsuzy]

There are so many little details that elevate this sketch. At 4:50 the woman in labor stops groaning when she hears fringe guys response. Partly to isolate how cringy his response was but it also shows she’s so uncomfortable by his response she can’t even focus on labor. At 5:02 screams in the car, but he immediately regains his composure and uses a turn signal shortly after. The timing of the turn signal is both comedic and character revealing. Even in extreme moments of frustration, he is thoughtful and trying to please those around him. Many others might speed off, swerve or only focus on themselves.

[@lz_377]

I didn't even notice the first time around the the "rat" was his pet. Geez this one was dark! 😬

[@grad_student]

😂shit

[@jeppejuul7620]

Oh my god what the fuck

[@Street.Hermit]

yeah bro, they’re geniuses when it comes to the little details!

[@donapoong5035]

WHAT THE FUCKKKK

[@Mr.Lawsuit]

Oh my fu@%g god

[@sgtjonzo]

will in serious roles goes hard

[@dongvermine]

Not a serious role this is comedy skit buddy

[@huntera1005]

@@dongverminebro ur so blind

[@dongvermine]

@@huntera1005 sorry you not able 2 laugh at a hilarious.,,comedy sketch

[@Ghosty_cat_]

@@dongvermine open your eyes lol

[@edenkaplan7287]

Me when I don’t have media literacy

[@yomamah5973]

2:13 Astronomically painful to see him fumble this girl immediately like that holy shit that cuts deep

[@whackle7378]

I actually winced

[@maplerivers]

I literally rushed to close the tab I couldn't handle thecringe i had to come back two days later to finish it

[@lastresort2600]

I seriously thought they would kick it off and he'd finally replace "Jessica", then he did the impression (and the tip thing) and my stomach just dropped.

[@felicitys3621]

I fumbled that hard once. The guy was cute, tall, funny, and I barely ever saw him except at the grocery store. One day we actually got to chatting and I made some stupid edgy humor joke and he looked at me and said “That kinda thing isn’t funny to me.” I haven’t gone in that grocery store since

[@МАНАНАШЕНГЕЛИЯ]

do you know what's funny? i've seen people way worse, miles upon fucking miles worse than whatever it is that has been shown in the vid, or whatever it is that any of you mentioned. i've witnessed adult 20smth boys FARTING (swear to god like literally ong FARTING OPENLY) due to being nervous, AND acting extremely cringe on top of that. guess who was still able to score? THESE MFERS. the most liberating experiences of my life. 1 people underestimate the power of pity 2 people underestimate the power of cuteness (YES YES even in men; esp young men) 3 some people think too much, in general. the most confident guys are often those who have absolutely nothing to lose. and confidence, any confidence, is attractive. just as much as deliberate shyness, if it doesn't look sickly. fringe guys' friends weren't treating him awfully bc he was "weak". they're just trash to begin with, it's in their nature. they treat others just as bad (clearly using jessica, killing someone's pet = > realising it was probably someone's pet and not giving a fuck); they just hide it better w those who might fight back i.e. literally fuck them up. other than that, believe me, people like this are two-faced twats in their actions regardless of how "strong" you are. they might be sneaky abt fucking you over, they might be open abt it - but they will fuck you over one way or another. that's what lack of morals or principles does to a mfer

[@thepeer]

I like how the sketch starts off with bright colours and over time as Fringe guy devolves into isolation the environment changes conveying his deterioration and his grim view on life.

[@diamondsprince]

that's good

[@gabygarcia5315]

I had to rewatch after reading this to notice… dang

[@jackweaver1846]

One could say he’s… on the fringes

[@adwmfilms]

Holy shit I never realized this until you pointed it out

[@paranoiacorner]

Nice Seinfeld reference, where folks at the store see George taking back his tip as if he’s stealing from the tip jar. Almost missed it because of how depressed this video made me feel

[@zackarywest8096]

the tiny moments of who he really is comes out with the blank expressions. Its a fantastic showcase of what its like to be horribly depressed but keeping up with the persona everything is fine. You find really good acting in the weirdest places.

[@ballerplayapimphuztla]

man usually even your darker sketches have some form of comedy to them but this really was just watching a man reach the lowest point life could possibly take him to and then the video ends

[@GamerModz123]

So a comedic masterpiece

[@jimmydeansausage6952]

Liam goes in to the fridge to grab beer, the beer that William bought, and either doesn’t give a shit that William is there or it’s some deep realm for William… too funny

[@dinklebob1]

He's seen it before.

[@tripptank]

I interpreted it as that's just how little he gives a fk about him or anything he does.

[@asontubi]

Remember the fridge time capsule?

[@jimmydeansausage6952]

@@asontubi no is that another one of their videos?

[@ThiefOfOranges]

​@@jimmydeansausage6952it's called "worst task rabbit ever"

[@ThomBjork]

Love the Seinfeld mention, and then the nod to when George removes his own tip so he can "get credit" and be seen when putting it in the tip jar, making it look like he stole it

[@tayger0]

Eagle eyes! Thank you

[@LemurG]

I’m autistic and so much of this hits home for me. I used to talk in a much different way when I was younger, kind of doing “bits” all the time. I did get bullied and I did end up changing how I expressed myself. Ultimately I’m doing better now but so many things could have gone different if people understood what was going on back then

[@sierratango8576]

having it bullied out of you is a far more painful process than even just one person sitting down and telling you :( ❤

[@JaydenVarghese]

I have ADHD and probably some form of autism and I feel similarly. The worst thing is that I catch myself feeling proud that I learned to mask so well. I wish we never had to feel ashamed of ourselves to begin with.

[@jonathan.cruzate]

ADHD, remember going to bed every night crying as a kid and waking up repeating to myself to not be or say anything "weird" today

[@dannythompson1948]

What helped you? The older I get, the harder it is to keep people around. I feel like a fucking alien..

[@groyperfuhr4871]

@@dannythompson1948 no that's a good thing man. you should only need one hand to count your true friends

[@ditchlily7361]

“I didn’t mean to do that” owwwweee it’s like a tick, he knows it’s not helping him

[@Jordan-ky4nd]

The punchline is him driving to the park to play on that god damn twisty seat and driving straight home and immediately looking at his gun.

[@MCPT59]

Can't help but feel this is pretty personal. Hyperbolized, maybe, but Will seems to have that sort of recovered weird kid energy where it metabolizes into a charming quirkiness. I was almost expecting a scene at the end where it's kid Fringe Guy in first grade doing something like this, making the whole class crack up, and smiling as he thinks he finally figured out this whole socializing thing.

[@John-mn3iu]

Bluds in too deep💀

[@peregrinecovington4138]

That would've been genius

[@jurriaanprins7009]

Wow, that would have been perfect

[@Diaryofaninja]

Nahhh ur weird ur weird 😂😂

[@TheMarkieGoodBoy]

No

[@CameronGillespiee]

the fact this whole thing wouldnt have been possible without jack martin as will. kudos to the cgi team

[@larsfaye292]

The passing whimper at 8:48 when he tells his roommate to go have sex with the girl he literally just pulled his teeth out over (I imagine so he could feel SOMETHING) is the part that stuck out to me the most and makes me want to cry myself. And his roommate either doesn't care, or is wanting to hurt this guy as deeply as possible.

[@Phasmania]

Didn’t even notice till you pointed it out but wow that is just painful

[@SpaceMissile]

maybe partly to "feel something," but more likely to give to her (or leave by the door or something) as a little revenge or something.

[@gangzilla5716]

I think he was going insane so he start self harming

[@Andrewhyde24]

Lmao the fact that everyone has been fringe guy at one point shows the value of the human vulnerability

[@Bloodbather91]

Good thing I watched something that gives me anxiety right before bed!

[@Bloodbather91]

That was fucked.

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

You and me both! It’s 1am rn I need to get some damn sleep

[@davidshatto7604]

lol opposite here. Watched this before I even got out of bed, and now I can’t wait to start my day!

[@ahmed36189]

AF tv going from tiktiok to sketch comedy to full on short movies about depression and isolation. This shit deserves some sort of award.

[@Katogirl1]

The scene where the delivery guy tells Fringe Guy to “just stop” and he responds “stop what??” is so revealing. Up to this point, I was wondering why Fringe Guy doesn’t just stop with the awkward outbursts - he seems like a nice and chill guy who people would otherwise like, so it seems like the obvious first step. For example, the barista seemed interested in going to his party until he did his weird bit. But when he asks the delivery guy “stop what??”, it indicates that he has such low self awareness that it may not have fully occurred to him that the bits he (seemingly compulsively) performs are the #1 thing causing others to avoid him and preventing others from truly connecting with him. But that also makes me reflect - is it really so bad that he does these awkward/silly bits?? Why should he have to conform his personality and communication style to others just to be really seen, or to experience meaningful connection with others? To be fair, on some level I think his outbursts communicate on an implicit level to people that ‘this guy is not on the same page as me, and is not reading the situation properly’ which causes them to quickly retreat. For example, take the guy who needs help for his pregnant wife. He’s in a serious emergency situation and is trying to get help from a kind stranger, but he’s immediately put off by Fringe Guy’s weird bit because it’s not appropriate for the situation at hand, which makes the man question whether Fringe Guy is a safe or trustworthy person since he apparently can’t read the room well enough to not joke around with two people who are in crisis. But, Fringe Guy isn’t a bad guy. He cares enough to buy his roommates beer and give them condoms, and he cares enough to try and help these strangers get to the hospital, but he’s tormented by his inability to really connect with others, although he never stops trying, which I really respect and admire. I hope Fringe Guy finds a true friend soon and comes to understand that he doesn’t have to accept the shitty treatment from others. For me, this video forces me to look at the assumptions I’ve made about people in the past, question whether those judgments were fair, and be conscious of the ways my (even micro-) interactions contribute to a real person’s lived experience. At our core, we all crave meaningful human connection and to be truly seen and appreciated. Fantastic work!

[@dongvermine]

Wrong entirely…if you ever meet one of these..nerd or creep whatever u want 2 call it. In real life u will realize it’s a disgusting and annoying choice they r making.

[@ronrozen2105]

That was a very good and interesting analysis and introspection.

[@thomasjackson6727]

Damn that was beautiful

[@RandomDude647]

when he said "i didn't mean to do that" to the guy at the convenience store, it made me think he has a form of Tourettes where the bits just fall out of him involuntarily

[@dongvermine]

@@ronrozen2105 nope actually braindead.,,everything he said was dead wrong….

[@rd0dave]

Hey thanks guys! Came to laugh and instead I'm on my roof! Appreciate it!

[@flashytuba117]

This one crosses into Ari Aster territory.

[@AntivenomOW]

This is like the magnum opus of all the fringe guy shorts put together and I love it

[@BennyJay3]

I always felt the darkness behind those shorts. This just confirms it

[@dmgb5694]

Maybe…I…am the fringe guy… It really was too familiar. Time to acquire a crossbow and slay the dragon in my head!!

[@Ghosty_cat_]

I mean I’d rather be that fringe guy than all the dull and monotonous people around him who can’t he humored

[@101loganberry]

Smite that dragon bold warrior!

[@waltersixinchsub9861]

@@Ghosty_cat_you’d rather blow your brains out cause you’re annoying?

[@TheJJZeeman]

Okay but his "friends" sucked. If this was relatable, I'd say try out some group events and meet some new people! Go volunteer at a local soup kitchen or church event, it's really rewarding. There are good people out there who will appreciate you, MY LIEGE.

[@sgtjonzo]

​@@Ghosty_cat_there's a time and a place, he was so close to realizing it it's tiring being around the fringe guy doing fringe guy shit all the time

[@bobjones4762]

You ever watch a video that just makes you cringe at every moment you’ve done something similar, forces you to see the way you prostrate yourself just for the possibility of connection, only for the cold punctuation of the black screen reminding you of who you are?

[@charity6969]

you act like this? oh god

[@Souljaxl]

Yeah when he pulled his tooth out to give as a love letter the girl who his friend is banging, too relatable icl

[@AntivenomOW]

@@charity6969You don’t? We‘re fringe, you‘re cringe

[@OLDPEDOJOE]

Never, no, I'm self aware.

[@MichaelPari]

lmfao

[@Dangerpurple]

Alternate ending idea- He takes the gun angrily, the camera tracks him as he leaves the room and closes the door behind him, you hear his roommate "hey woah, what are you doing with that gun?" then a long long pause "oh an assassin has come! A sneak thief in the night with murderous intent!"

[@maxgoldstein7202]

that's gold lol

[@JoseCampos-tj2dl]

damn, that's the only ending thats better than the og

[@williamcampbell9859]

And this is why you don't write for them. Thank god.

[@Dangerpurple]

@@williamcampbell9859 If it ended that way, and I said in the comments he should of grabbed the gun as it fades to black you'd probably say the same thing. No I'm not implying it's because my ending idea is so amazing, I'm implying you would of said that no matter what.

[@williamcampbell9859]

@@Dangerpurple would have*. Another reason you don't write for them

[@JJJackson777]

this must genuinely be one of the most upsetting things I've seen, it's been on my mind since I first saw it and I have made no progress in understanding why it makes me feel so harrowed

[@bagelmaster2498]

Because it’s an experience that’s easily relatable for many people. I’d also say it’s jarring as you can look at the other things they make and laugh your ass off but this has no punch line

[@yungdraco6075]

I keep coming back but I don’t want to watch it again. I think of it like every week a few times i seriously consider this one of the most dark things I’ve ever seen.

[@scalderm]

nice pfp

[@MrConstiii]

One of the toughest watches I've ever endured, fantastic job guys!

[@jeremytitus9519]

Oh god I can’t possibly make it through nine whole minutes of this. Take my like and get the hell off my screen.

[@russell8215]

Made it to 2:14 this time. Some day I'll be brave enough to watch the whole thing.

[@odadao6155]

Same thing just happened to me, how uncanny. Been working through this video for months

[@floodz2089]

Nothing better than a new almost friday sketch after a really rough day, right?..

[@silly_on_]

Truly

[@Mulch4321]

If you make a 'Will Angus is Jack Martin' joke for the 37th time, you are fringe guy

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

This gave me the same feeling as a Nat Geo doc where the narrator tells you a crocodile is going to eat a gazelle, but you still let yourself kinda believe the gazelle might get away right up until it’s brutally and efficiently ripped in half and dragged under water.

[@jadin8317]

I love that Will and Eilise have the same weird character The juxtaposition of their approach to it is so similar but different in the entertainment factor

[@MatrixUncut]

Dude the fact the ammo box was just a deck of cards... that was slick

[@whymiss3312]

Explain

[@britishraccoon72]

@@whymiss3312there is a gun and in the same drawer there is a deck of cards the joke being the ammo was playing cards

[@whymiss3312]

@@britishraccoon72 thank you bro ❤️

[@Joov]

I slept on this sketch. “dionysus himself will be providing the libations!” is one of the funniest line deliveries Will has ever had

[@holopeve]

Joov? In the wild? Love your shit!

[@Dexrehe]

Amazing sketch, and it was all made possible from Will’s commitment to the character for the past 5 years. He will be missed, but bravo!

[@baloymoisesrodriguezcolmen7812]

You all created the most insane and hurtful sketch so far, you gradually started to make a dark but "funny" universe and that's all I want to see

[@Yoroiful]

It feels like what Mark from Peep Show would be like 24/7 if he was slightly worse at socializing.

[@shayb97]

chance would be a fine thing

[@madisonjeffs8697]

A fine thing indeed@@shayb97

[@WW-br9tp]

You’re a social freak Mark, remain in your compound

[@JonahChickering-j9n]

​@shayb97 a fine thing indeed

[@MCart1215]

FEISTY ONE YOU ARE!!! It was Yoda... from Star Wars...

[@burgerlint6649]

all of Friday tv is so important, perfected in its uniqueness. Glad all these people are dedicated to making great stuff.

[@nathankowalski9330]

The driving in silence is perfect.

[@Cyranek]

I continue to be amazed by everything almost friday tv puts out. never a miss.

[@BudduredToast]

Alright so this is basically my wakeup call. I'm not as bad as him. There's still hope.

[@honkface8751]

wake up and thrive

[@lucian5389]

Autism is a neurosis there's still time

[@higgolini]

Everyone who knows you would disagree. You’re a mess.

[@sofialoppe6255]

@@lucian5389 Bruh then why was my little brother autistic since the day he was born lmao. It's def something physical in his head

[@OLDPEDOJOE]

@@sofialoppe6255 his brain dont work good

[@NullVoid-rm7jm]

The gun in his drawer is perfectly subtle

[@tripptank]

This was me in middle school. When i see people who are still like this in their 20s or even 40s i feel bad but know there is nothing i can do.

[@impactguide]

This was actually really beautiful. I like the layers, the longing for connection but really not knowing how to connect. Hiding sadness behind comedy or playing a character. And how the the silence, emptyness and loneliness in this poor man's life is reflected in his surroundings: no friends, no girlfriend, but also no radio in the car, no stuff in his room, no light in his house or life. The link to social anxieties and/or psychological disorder. Chekhov's gun in the drawer and the playing cards was a nice "joke" from an expectations perspective. It's great acting, but also great filming and scenario work in my opinion. Two things: 1. if this is you, or if this resonates with you, look around and find help. That hasn't have to be "professional" help, but confiding in someone that things aren't going so great and/or finding something to occupy your mind can really make a big difference. Funnily enough you even see it in the sketch: "wait, I wasn't in the kitchen", for a second this takes up the whole attention span of the main character, so much so that he drops character and lives in the moment. This can also be achieved without losing, risking to lose, your best friend in the world. Try running for an hour straight, do pushups until you can't anymore, write a poem, make art and set it on fire. Anything that takes your mind of where you were at. There's always light somewhere, even if it's hard to see. Some random dude from the Netherlands on the internet believes in you and thinks you can do this. Keep going! 2. I really hope you guys at Almost Friday TV get picked up for "bigger" productions. I think you absolutely deserve it.

[@owendewilde7825]

oh this will be a funny fun sketch to brighten my day

[@aidan5715]

Huzzah! The lords of youtube have dropped quite the production for us peasants!

[@RetrogradedTunes]

Will is actually such a good actor

[@Magnus_Mundus]

I love the reflection of the protagonist's solitude and isolation in his pet mouse. As every pet mice enjoyer can tell you, you can't just keep them lonely in a cage. They'll turn crazy and die of loneliness, if you do. Idk i think its a neat little detail and a sweet fact about pet keeping and our need of company 🐀

[@NisseVex]

His pet mouse wasn't just kept in the cage tho, it was let out and then it got kicked and died :(

[@j.s.3414]

I've never wanted to reach out and be a friend so much in my life...like, fuck, he just needs one person who won't shit on him... Great job on this one...I'm going to go get blackout drunk and cry.

[@Simoncole64]

lol

[@adamcopp340]

This is an absolute masterpiece. I actually had to look away when he pulled his molar out and barely even reacted. Will took Fringe Guy (the bit) and turned him into a real person with real life struggle, with really only a few lines. Kudos from someone who’s been with you since the beginning. Super excited for your future.

[@captainsnuffels6744]

Guys I think this one was too relatable to be funny, like I know relatability is key to comedy, but please stop documenting my life like honesty.

[@silly_on_]

Truly

[@Alex-jb2vb]

No way Angus let you bring back The Fringe

[@higurro]

I come to Almost Friday to cry with laughter, not just cry. This was horribly painful to watch. I love it.

[@cameronm862]

This kinda broke my heart a little. RIP Fringe Guy...

[@pirateddos]

GOD BLESS THE DUDE AND CREW, I PRAY FOR A CINEMATIC RELEASE!

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

This is the best video you guys have made since trapped. How do you create such a bizarrely unique sense of dread, horror, humour and realism? You boys have some insane talent

[@standardised8260]

Every week theres like a 1 in 4 chance that the video is a horrific and depressing tragedy. The other 3 in 4 is epitomised by 'BALL IS LIFE'

[@sandpaper1711]

These guys truly need to make a feature-length movie. This kind of content is what I'd expect from Hollywood! You can tell this gripping story was made with thought put into it unlike what slop is being put into the cinemas nowadays.

[@FaeMasquerade]

I'm not this bad, but this is super relatable. Everytime I speak if feels like I chose the wrong option in a game and conversations grind to a halt. Thankfully ive become agoraphobic and dont subject others to myself lol

[@silly_on_]

damn

[@dillonkellerman2549]

This was like an A24 film

[@silly_on_]

Better

[@davinmonkey2772]

the pacing on this one is phenomenal, also the 5 seconds of pure terror i felt at 7:17

[@nickallen2288]

Hahahahahah glad you caught that too. I was like oh god no not the hamster

[@lertox00]

2:12 hit me like a big lead weight with "1000 lbs" written on it with paint

[@tripptank]

There can be no true despair without hope.

[@sen.chinese.tattoos]

When you realize the "rat" he cleaned up off the floor was his pet mouse from 3:12

[@Tee-ina-Skee-Mask]

when fringe guy evolves to fridge guy

[@Writerscabin]

Oh god the coffe shop part killed me

[@thomasread7700]

Was expecting comedy, actually made my day really grim ... You guys make amazing videos

[@dongvermine]

Sucker…I was laughed loudly.

[@LayingInAMeadow]

😂

[@tripptank]

"I would really prefer if you'd be quiet."

[@courtney9180]

oh my god 9 minutes we’re eating good today

[@DavidGFalzarano]

You are on youtube too? I thought u only existed on destiny's twitter

[@golfwang425]

i member u, u were the destiny twitter reply person

[@akivanugent0]

who the fuck let you out of twitter, Courtney.

[@redkitegg]

Wait a minute, I know you

[@itsRobbie_]

9 minutes and it felt like 2. WE NEED MORE

[@cameronwebb5621]

the heavy burdan of being a silly wittle guy in 2024 🚬

[@5al5ap3n15]

Literally perfected this character.