I suffer from bad depression and can't remember the last time I've even smiled. This video had me laughing out loud and it felt so good.
@nathanschmandke709 Жыл бұрын
Volbeat or Andrew WK... makes me smile and sometimes thats all i have too
@Yellowfoxs5 ай бұрын
I’m glad to hear that❤
@jessicas68124 ай бұрын
Why the hell haven't I seen this before!
@normanlambertnl4 ай бұрын
My dear, dear friend. I totally completely understand where your coming from. 100%. Birds of a feather my friend. Respect always!
@CarltonScottEdwardsHulme29 күн бұрын
Learn To Just BE Able To Laugh At Own Mistakes and Those Demon Within Your Life Existence Dance With Them Thiers Your Alliance In Weakness Remorse.
@BecScribbles10 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness. This is the first time I’ve watched this video and I seriously was laughing so much. Thank you for shining bright for me today
@peterbell31994 жыл бұрын
I real enjoy a band that can laugh at itself. Makes me love them even more.
@henrymeyergarvey19474 жыл бұрын
Yeah how is this video not more popular it's not bad at all
@cleitondecarvalho4312 жыл бұрын
Wise comment.
@thehermitman8222 жыл бұрын
GOD SMASH RULZ
@petertuckergoettler5720 Жыл бұрын
"Good Stuff!" Merci. Your "Music" ROCKS!!!
@noposition6 жыл бұрын
First of all, this shit was too damn funny. Second, I'm not a big fan of the new comercial sound, but I read in an interview that Sully gave, that they felt they are a bit too old to keep playing about how angry they are, the current state of mind and I think maturity are a little bit opposing. Somehow they evolved, and felt the need to play something that resonates with what they are now, something real at this time for them. Haters, real fans, whatever. Music is music, passion and work alltogheter. I will be killing this album because I love what Godsmack made all these years, I grew up listening to every single record, and this will not be an exception. If you really love a band, you also respect them, so I strongly advise you to stop bashing them around, and give the record a listen, you might be surprised - I'm so ready for tommorow.
@11triumpha116 жыл бұрын
Well said, mate!
@ksbk10206 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%, I'm not the same pissed off kid like I was back when Godsmack was just getting started.
@jessepalmer7935 жыл бұрын
Their new record is amazing it shows how much they evolved as a band
@donnakaye20155 жыл бұрын
Good reply. They trashed Chris Cornell when he put out his solo work. He was older, had a family and settled down. People mellow with age. That did not mean he still did could not rock out. It is the same with Godsmack. I love their music but also love Sully's solo albums. I think they sound great.
@williamisner30335 жыл бұрын
George Negru me too
@chris_crum6 жыл бұрын
Godsmack members are in their 50's and sounding better than ever! Amazing!
@7starvipconsultants2976 жыл бұрын
Chris Crum time flies man
@alextaramona37456 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@tomorourke98076 жыл бұрын
To me it sounds over produced and the vocals have a slight hint of autotune. I liked the video more then the song for sure.
@BrianCarnevaleB264 жыл бұрын
They are from my generation and the city I came to live in. Sobriety does wonderful things in your life, we had a bumpy ride to get to this road but once on it, there is no turning back.
@stevenwilson9753 жыл бұрын
Not all 50 somethings over the hill!!
@shandeenieto47556 жыл бұрын
"Bulletproof " has helped me cope with grief of losing my 1 yr old boy. Since his death in feb 2018 still in a lost world..my heart and condolences goes out to the godsmack family 😔🤘
@billfoster85303 жыл бұрын
So sorry I can’t imagine
@shaunmiller95233 жыл бұрын
Wow. I can’t imagine. So sorry that happened. Music is my happy place, it has gotten me through some terribly dark times.
@OJ-vs6tm Жыл бұрын
Local socially endangering RCMP and their government-fed, socially sanctioned crime syndicate associates here in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada, raped, killed, and dumped my sister and her two friends whilst these 15-year-olds were walking home from curling practice together after dark. Two career-offending RCMP-allied-and-supplied uniformed youth-targeting men did the deeds, and a lengthy, in-depth private investigation has proved this account accurate, beyond any doubt. -Sissy W.
@germanenglishengineer2054 Жыл бұрын
Awwwwww. I am sorry for your lost.
@ratatosk22013 жыл бұрын
Годы идут, а голос Салли все такой же потрясающий. Ко всему прочему он еще отличный актер. Люблю Godsmack/smash/mask...and so on, звучание всегда бодрое
@general_of_highlights2 жыл бұрын
Та вообще замечательный исполнитель, человек, и создатель одной из самых лучших рок групп а истории
@rikkimacon6 жыл бұрын
This. Is. Everything.
@lydia13856 жыл бұрын
Dude Gio was gettin DOWN at the end there. That was awesome.
@MirkoDMC6 жыл бұрын
I've laughed for the entire video, i am italian too and Sully's cousin is so hilarious LOL. I also love Bulletproof, i've listened to it more than 100 times in a day. I've great expectations for the new album! GODSMACK FOR LIFE!
@erinlindberg23422 жыл бұрын
I'm very much bullet proof John 3:16
@erinlindberg23422 жыл бұрын
P.S Thank You.
@colinmcgerray43636 жыл бұрын
I love this video! It's fucking hilarious! Nice to see when musicians don't take themselves so seriously all the time.
@evilangel2215 жыл бұрын
Colin McGerray right
@vipervidsgamingplus57235 жыл бұрын
The musicians that are that way give the rest a bad name, trust me most are normal people.
@Skyler-sf2gn Жыл бұрын
Sully's smile is so infectious
@nitemoves16 жыл бұрын
Shit like this is why I'm a " Dogsnack " fan for life! From the first time I saw them playing in a rock club called 3rd street LIVE till the day I die or go deaf. Thanks to my daughter for turning me on to them and an even bigger THANKS to Godsmack for all the great tunes and especially for this video. I'm not a fan of most music videos cuz most of them suck but this has me laughing so hard my cheeks hurt. People who can poke fun at themselves is a rarity in this day and age so I find it very refreshing. And this song grows on you doesn't it? I gotta watch it again.....
@thehermitman8222 жыл бұрын
I still remember seeing a few secs of them on a commercial as a teen and deciding they were my band at that moment. Still love most of their songs and Disturbed is a nice 2nd band.
@germanenglishengineer2054 Жыл бұрын
Yes I loved it. Godsmack playa such great material not just the music but their acting is fantastic especially Sully as the incompetent classless Italian director cousin. So funny. Man has serious guts to publicly humiliate himself like that.
@LookingGlassGirl6 жыл бұрын
"Dogsnack," Gobsnatch," Godsmash." LOL! So funny! I love this! Can't wait to see them in August!
@benballou59536 жыл бұрын
Looking Glass Girl what day and where
@dahakaguardianofthetimelin47806 жыл бұрын
Tbh, Godsmash would be a wicked name for a band...
@LookingGlassGirl6 жыл бұрын
I'm going August 2nd in Salt Lake City. I'll be traveling from another state. You? Are you going to see them yourself? Two of my favorite bands, Godsmack and Shinedown (my phone just auto-correct Shinedown to Shakedown, lol. Almost as bad as Sully's cousin Salvatore Pasquale's "Dogsnack" :) ) Anyway, both playing on the same stage and on same night. Can't get any better than that.
@benballou59536 жыл бұрын
Looking Glass Girl i was asking because im going to see them on the 22nd
@LookingGlassGirl6 жыл бұрын
Ah, New Hampshire, huh? Cool. Who will be playing with them?
@kaitlynboland68506 жыл бұрын
Is anyone else obsessed with his voice on the second line of the verses? Because it’s the whole reason I’m obsessed with this song.
@stephenm87252 жыл бұрын
totally...his slighty pauses really add some genuine feeling to this song
@laurieduca39825 жыл бұрын
This is the best in every way. Love Shannon in the shorty shorts with the suspenders. Love Salvatore dancing. Love it all. I’ve been watching it daily just cuz it’s perfection. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Thanks DogSnack. Shit is FIRE
@andrewsinadinos79256 жыл бұрын
Welcome back godsmack you dudes are legendary
@gstar76866 жыл бұрын
Pretty funny video. Glad to see the guys have a good sense of humor.
@asengeorgiev50396 жыл бұрын
That dance from 9:23.....absolutely amazing!!!
@morgan6590 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@germanenglishengineer2054 Жыл бұрын
That doesn't surprise me. Sully always was a loose goose when he danced. When he played Whatever back in the day, I couldn't believe it. He could shake his head so hard the cameras couldn't follow while moving his body in a different direction. That is crazy.
@ggates53716 жыл бұрын
Positivity comes from strength. It's good to see that Sully has beat his demons.
@alexbiersner33506 жыл бұрын
It's good to see Godsmack still around killing it like always. This song popped on my Pandora radio. After listening to this song over and over again, I searched for the album with great success. Loved it
@pandorasgift19776 жыл бұрын
aww poor salvatore!! all his hard work!
@apocolypticmotors1886 жыл бұрын
Been following Godsmack for the last 20 years, heard this song and went hmmmm different ... half way through the song the song went FUCK YES!!!! ... bands are allowed to explore their sound and HELL Yeah I'm buying this one as soon as it releases the same as the rest of their catalog!!
@michelletaljaard49124 жыл бұрын
My uncle once sent me a Godsmack song via whatsapp "I need Serenity". I fell in love with the song and now just find myself wanting more and more and more Godsmack songs. I love the music, love Sully's voice ... Thanks to my uncle I am hooked. Love them.
@missykidd894 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Godsmack... I have found a new Charity that has worked its way into my Heart... "The Scars Foundation"..... I've always have Donated to {CMN) "Children's Miracle Network", Feeding the homeless and hungry, and supporting "Wounded Veterans" ... Thank you Godsmack from bringing another "Cause" for us to stand up and take notice!
@rchrd1bolt4 жыл бұрын
This is why I’ve loved these guys for over two decades, normal guys getting to do what they love \M/ !
@kathykickingwoman31574 жыл бұрын
Me too...these guys are so damn funny and their songs are beyond amazing.
@Estepario_Hesse6 жыл бұрын
Awake | The Best & Seven Years a Lovely Dream
@tommymiller65666 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real
@melaniewik35684 жыл бұрын
Omg just watched this for the first time. I’m F***N dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 BEyond
@Dabaerr76 Жыл бұрын
Always watch this when I'm having a bad day or not feeling like a human anymore and it always picks me up I love this song and this video so much. One of the best videos I have ever seen. And I remember when MTV started playing videos. Lol thanks you too an awesome band and crew for this awesome creation!!👍
@jcjc86364 жыл бұрын
I’m 100% Italian. And my smile still won’t go away. Thank you for a happy moment in time. Thank you for making me bulletproof.
@troublemakerbros426710 ай бұрын
All for you. Im 100% full of shit too.
@gwendolynpinkley9772 Жыл бұрын
They will be in Knoxville, TN in March. I will be there to see them again.
@oleksandrhedz6 жыл бұрын
This is HILLARIOUS:))) Sully is a great actor!!!
@WingZero1726 жыл бұрын
I love how much extra Italian Sully was for the part of his "cousin"
@TheOriginalShredneck6 жыл бұрын
WingZero172 a.k.a SilentCobra04 that wasn't Sully that was Salvatore Pasquale Giovanni Mascalese.
@WingZero1726 жыл бұрын
Jathan Taylor look at the skeletal structure and all except for the introduction of his cousin to the rest of the band(course he could have had a stand-in for this part), notice how Sully and his "cousin" are never on screen at the same time. Sully does have an excellent sense of humor, but still this was way too much extra Italian. 🤣🤣🤣
@led.zepper6 жыл бұрын
Sicilian, not "Italian" quite different... {yes, I know, same country, but not the same}
@barbaravance67746 жыл бұрын
I love him! He sounds like my grand parents neighbors in Brooklyn! They always try to make sure you aren't hungry. 😍 Sweet people! They make s9me of the best hosts ever!
@polkafucker6 жыл бұрын
WingZero172 a.k.a SilentCobra04 its a joke
@teerarerkmaneewan88706 жыл бұрын
I love Godsmack. It's different that I ever see.
@37Russdawg6 жыл бұрын
To the guys in Godsmack, I just want to say Thank you for an amazing song. It was the song that saved me from going off the deep end and doing something totally stupid...by not being a part of this earth. What brought this on was the murder of my friend by a drunk driver.
@kennysanchez81566 жыл бұрын
greatest video ever, love godsmack
@candacewilliams74759 ай бұрын
This was the very first song my son listened of yours.....i think he was 5 or 6 at thr time and he was hooked...... constantly singing the chorus and if he heard the song on the radio i had to turn it up for him. We love the Italian cousin in thr video cause my husband is Italian American and my boys say your expressions and the "are you f**king kidding me" reminds them of him lol. Love from Florida
@bryantsteury89105 жыл бұрын
I did not grow up a godsmack fan. This made me one
@Schumeit6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Godsmack for taking this bold step.
@danielledubiel96086 жыл бұрын
What in the holy hell did I just watch??? This was freaking hilarious!!! Can't wait for the album!!
@erinthrasher23246 жыл бұрын
Danielle Dubiel gonna be a good one
@Naydiiano6 жыл бұрын
The Old Godsmack officially is back
@wendycharlton68212 ай бұрын
Never would have guessed that Godsmack members are in their 50's. This was a great find! I have not laughed so hard in a long time. 61 yrs old.
@mikeberry26496 жыл бұрын
The first 3 Godsmack albums were absolutely awesome. The longer bands stay and play together, making millions, the anger Wich I believe is the heart of hard rock , now there just making music commercially. The anger and passionate delivery is usually washed away by success and money. Not just godsmack , happens to alot of bands. Its hard to fake the anger that drives a good band. But bands do fake it, just to keep getting gigs.. I love Godsmack, early godsmack ,. Saw them twice, would have been three times we had tickets to see them on 9-11-2001 . The show was cancelled.
@GodsmackAR696 жыл бұрын
mike berry You should attend another Godsmack show. Eventhough their old music was better, their live shows have really improved over the years. You can't top the drum duel.
@Turk_20236 жыл бұрын
Plus when you`re super successful you eventually get surrounded by "Yes Men" and no one is around to say this sucks try again.
@a1960g3 жыл бұрын
How did I miss this gem. Damn Great song.
@amandahoffman69126 жыл бұрын
GODSMASH is back! Priceless😂
@successfulfailure51535 жыл бұрын
i thought he said dogsmack at first XD
@riseagainstfan19864 жыл бұрын
lol
@scottpruitt55569 ай бұрын
The crazy part is the music behind when Sebastian Bach is interviewing, Godsmack wrote. Heavy as shit
@troysmith49136 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Guys!
@Usianovici6 жыл бұрын
OMG, Robbie in that goth costume made me fall out of my chair! LOL
@adrenalin_7215 жыл бұрын
From Russia with love ! Amazing !
@a.satonine39446 жыл бұрын
Just a brilliant. Thank you GODSMACK
@josemiguelzunigachile10 ай бұрын
I love the video and also the lyrics, they made me get out of a toxic relationship, now I'm bulletproof
@nitemoves16 жыл бұрын
I hate videos but I'm a fan of this one. Sully is cracking me up and now I have a huge smile and it won't go away....Thanks for the video Dog Snacks....
@11triumpha116 жыл бұрын
I just can't get enough of this video and Mr. Pasquale's dance moves! :D Being able to approach your own experience after so many years on stage, with all the good and the bad stuff, with so much humor is priceless. A lot of people can learn something about not taking themselves too serious from Godsmack, while still evoling and doing stuff from the heart.
@rpilz076 жыл бұрын
Hands down best album by these guys. Great work gentlemen!
@holdenhill285 жыл бұрын
Best?
@batmanmotherfucker5 жыл бұрын
You must be deaf, sorry for your handicap.
@julesharger88656 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS!!!! This is what u call drama behind the scenes where all action actually happens. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!😊😊
@David-ze2yf2 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋, how are you doing today Jules?
@wiggitywak20506 жыл бұрын
Best video...EVER!
@mikeschmidt84296 жыл бұрын
Is it me or is sully a great actor as much as a singer!!!! Great video and cd,awesome!!!!!
@jeffersongraves52956 жыл бұрын
Godsmack became mainstream when I was in middle school, so their evolution coincided with mine so I can go back and reminisce and rock out to their new stuff just fine. They're one of the few bands that haven't changed so much they're unrecognizable, but have continued to be marketable as well as stay true to the fans. The only ones that were forsaken by the band are the ones who have changed the most.
@JackJohn00004 жыл бұрын
Ya I believe changing to much is fake ass f'k
@gravenwolf65356 жыл бұрын
I don't care what the haters say I'm buying this album.
@inglesem60segundos6 жыл бұрын
Graven Wolf it's gonna be sick!
@alexandregiroux74146 жыл бұрын
Me too... like always
@7starvipconsultants2976 жыл бұрын
Graven Wolf no question!
@7starvipconsultants2976 жыл бұрын
#trending #music #amazing #live #laugh #love #life #2018 #2019 #Year of the #SMACK 👋 #GodSmack #bulletproof vests are not needed... #beats by Dre #HeadPhones not included but HIGHLY Recommended 💫🔥🔥🔥🕶 🤙💎🤘💣 💥 💫
@codenamescarletfox6 жыл бұрын
you are a moron
@sberinghaus6 жыл бұрын
Damn. Great song. I have always liked Godsmack, but this is next level.
@chrisrush26276 жыл бұрын
From the beginning to now, I've played these guys on the radio. The first station I played them on was WTOS during the day! Unedited Whatever at 1pm? No FCC problems. Who can top that?
@bfrazee106 жыл бұрын
How cool would it be just to sit around with these guys, have a few drinks and listen to their stories. That would be a pretty cool night wouldn't you say...
@willhollow90796 жыл бұрын
Tht was awesome n funny as hell, loved the cameos of Sebastian Bach n Billie ray
@ericj.thibeault60393 жыл бұрын
Embarrassed to admit it but I recognized Sebastian from Gilmore Girls
@PoppaMagiViewsNovember6 жыл бұрын
Love Godsmack. Love this song and this video. It's like a short movie. Freakin hilarious.
@kaaelo06 жыл бұрын
It's so fresh and entertaining with good sense of humor! Well played guys! Looking forward for an European tour. /Tune-in
@peterdesroches67336 жыл бұрын
OMG that was a riot and awesome!!!!!!
@julesharger88656 жыл бұрын
This would sound AWESOME in the ROCKS!!!! Red Rocks baby!!!!🤗🤗💕
@BillPerryBCPythons6 жыл бұрын
Great Video and the Album is awesome!! Glad GODSMACK is Back!
@xanderraymondcharles6 жыл бұрын
THIS IS GOLD
@franhazlewood6270 Жыл бұрын
It's been 5yrs?? 8/2023 still my fave Kentucky waterfall😂 I love Skid Row so great
@andreapierce29806 жыл бұрын
You guys had fun making this one, that was great to watch!
@xdami4nx6 жыл бұрын
We're waiting for you guys here in Argentina!!! Hope to see you someday
@reddogg24126 жыл бұрын
God damn sully looks like Al Pacino
@madrymadry68976 жыл бұрын
REDDOGG 24 Agree 👍
@germanenglishengineer20542 ай бұрын
No he doesn't. There is a difference.
@steelerfreek0076 жыл бұрын
Sully, I bought your autobiography "The Paths We Chose" and it made me realize I'm not too far gone, but I am bulletproof. Thank you sir
@reogh6 жыл бұрын
Sully and Dave Grohl should make a rockin sitcom
@chuckbrummer75636 жыл бұрын
Sully couldn't even breath the same air as Dave Grohl.
@Kingofb0ngstyle6 жыл бұрын
Sully is 10 times a better vocalist that Dave, Foo Fighters will never be as good as Nirvana, Grohl.
@mikeperez55676 жыл бұрын
Marco Havok True, I love nirvana I heard foo fighters one time and it was not great.
@beardownx20066 жыл бұрын
Foo Smack
@carlallen61503 жыл бұрын
@@chuckbrummer7563 sully is a 10 times better singer!! Maybe even 20 times better.. Shannon Larkin is also 100 times better than dave at drums.. With that being said I love foo fighters but godsmack is just as good
@DylanMize6 жыл бұрын
I was expecting a serious video for this song, but I was not disappointed😂😂😂
@Shan_Verified6 жыл бұрын
Man I wish these guys came to South Africa.
@shirleylenhard31706 жыл бұрын
All I can say is that I never thought there would ever be another human in their 50s as weird as I am. Until THIS. LMOA
@angierodriguez47295 жыл бұрын
I can’t express how much I loved this :)
@SullyErna-Godsmack Жыл бұрын
Hello dear, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.
@johnmatthew93066 жыл бұрын
Hate and pain is what I feel for this song. Ill save the love and sex for the old school godsmack!
@candacedawnholloway46154 жыл бұрын
This is pretty hilarious! I am glad more bands arent always being so serious and are having more fun when they make videos. Sometimes they are more entertaining anyways.
@viadvenavi6 жыл бұрын
So nice and warm video! I didn't expect that Sully such a good actor. Super!
@Kaboom_inTheRoom3 жыл бұрын
JESUS IS THE WAY MY BROTHERS 😂😂😂 I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE
@HPF4-gXIII5 жыл бұрын
Minchia, questa è arte!!! I wish you came again to play in Italy🤘
@augart896 жыл бұрын
I lost it with Sully´s cousin´s accent. (Plus: these guys just don´t seem to age one bit). Song sounds quite good too. It´s nice to see the guys still getting along after all these years. Been a fan since 2004 (Prince of Persia: Warrior Within).
@rodrigolisboa12503 жыл бұрын
Sully deserves an Oscar.
@karenrose43616 жыл бұрын
You know guys this video was tongue in cheek and bloody hilarious. Before you diss the band as generic etc, take a listen to the rest of the album. Godsmack are still here giving their all and entertaining us. They are genius, still entertaining their original fans whilst still having the magnetism that attracts new fans every day. Long live Godsmack.
@karenrose43612 жыл бұрын
@Sully Erna firstly, you're not Sully and second, you must think I'm an idiot. I'm all for speaking to new people but I like to think they would be straight up and honest with me. Try introducing yourself to people as you. You may be surprised.
@jeffcordova96336 жыл бұрын
This shit was hilarious! Can't wait to hear the new record
@jimtalarczyk99306 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard I farted
@kevinmcfarland38936 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Bach and Billy Ray Cyrus were pretty hilarious in this video, especially Sebastian. He's a treat wherever he shows up! I'm excited for the new album too!
@wildeyed766 жыл бұрын
Jim Talarczyk the song made me so sick from all its generic, commercialized bullshit that I threw up the Shamwow guy.
@NoName-eh3jd6 жыл бұрын
Jim Talarczyk you deserve a like XD
@jeffreycianciolo4796 жыл бұрын
Whole friggin album kills it.
@anthonymitzie24626 жыл бұрын
“Can we get a drummer that can actually play the drums”😂😂😂😂
@mrhoffame5 жыл бұрын
To SHANNON of all people lol.
@thedeparted78043 жыл бұрын
No.
@65coupestang3 жыл бұрын
Your Not being serious is what I would've said if I was the rest of the members of that group e.g. sully and the bassist sorry don't know his name off hand🤔🤷♂️🤦♂️🤨..!!??
The Italian Sully dancing reminded me so much of Tom Cruise from Tropic Thunder. It was hillarious. :D
@garrett11446 жыл бұрын
lmao I thought the same thing, specially at the end I was like "oh that reminds me of tom cruise and the luda song".
@Nightwatchman536 жыл бұрын
Nice job guys, I love that they don't take themselves too seriously. So damn hilarious..
@smugdragunАй бұрын
6:04 She is TRYING to keep it together SOOO frickin' hard... and finally was like "I can't, I can't anymore." SOOO great lol. I know the video came out.... a fair while ago now, but man. Love this so much lol
@tammyfletcher71144 жыл бұрын
So sully, you’re going into an acting career? I love the song and crazy enough I actually love your acting too! It totally cracked me up! Love ya!
@tinat19716 жыл бұрын
Lmao @sully I love your goofy side..this video is epic💯💯😂😂❤❤❤
@sarahl10376 жыл бұрын
Hilarious video and holy crap im already obsessed with that song!
@shadodragonette6 жыл бұрын
Sully was so silly playing the "director"! Lady Bless Godsmack! We need people like them to keep us from going crazy!