Going to a Convention as an e-celebrity - Best of SleepyCast

[@theabsolutecat915]

I met psychicpebbles the other day at my grocery store. He was honestly pretty cool, like a really nice guy. I spilled some produce and he personally helped picked them up. A young baby was crying in the corner, with a mother weeping, as she couldn't breastfeed him. Zach came over and let the baby sip from his supple man milkers. What a stand up guy!

[@JRSanchez93]

Zach doesn't have nipples you fucking liar.

[@krillfriedrice]

JRSanchez93 he had to provide sustenance through other means being the grotesque growth under his forearm

[@pizzaking101]

Not gonna lie... they had us in the first half

[@dakuroni]

the baby bit his nipple

[@Captain_Mercury]

@@JRSanchez93 he only has one big nipple on his right

[@centralintelligenceagency9003]

I saw Oney at a grocery store in Los Angeles yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.

[@mattk3645]

Hahaha!!!! CLASSIC CHRIS!!!!

[@adabrew2310]

Top tier shitpost

[@adabrew2310]

No shit. It's a copypasta.

[@billyshakespeare488]

this shit goes deep

[@amfram]

John Harrison It was Tom Cruise when I first read it

[@thecompletedluigitwat4827]

im jealous that these guys have each other as friends.

[@freddiefreaker6924]

Honestly same

[@shadowXtras]

too bad one of them had to make a power move

[@egg2520]

​@shadowXtras Yeah just so you know babe, one of them did make a power move. Just needed to make sure you knew that. He truly walked into the lion's den But seriously, hearing Mick talk in these old clips knowing how he behaved later on is sad. Maybe at the time he meant all the friendly gestures he did, but it was temporary

[@sammyjc]

@@egg2520a lot of this podcast is like that. E.g. Stamper

[@geromejohnnygranada]

this summer i met chris at Indy pop con! he was just walking around the main floor, by himself, not doing anything. i was like, "hey oney! can i get a picture?" and he was like "yea sure!"me and my friends got some pictures and we chatted a bit and that was it. i was too nervous to ask him the questions i was thinking about before meeting him. and so after meeting him i felt so dumb and wanted to ask him my questions but instead i just kinda looked at him like a derp and decided to not keep bugging him cuz i felt like if i really wanted to i could ask him my questions at another time. and other people started to notice him and talk to him too. so even though i was really nervous and anxious and wanted to ask him the questions i forgot, i decided to just leave it and try to not be annoying. but he was really nice!

[@mittensvestitus]

Oney is p cool honestly. the last time i asked him for an autograph he didnt even spit on me like all the other times. i was discreetly escorted out of the venue by the security detail in his newgrounds entourage and given a coupon for 10% off sharkrobot merch(pretty sweet!!)

[@AegisAuras]

Medli Evans He was probably just out of saliva from all the previous requests. Next time.

[@Uulfinn]

Zach has finally been able to show his disdain for humanity through Smiling Friends

[@kgpspyguy]

I don’t know man. I think he was just trying to make us smile…

[@Moowe291]

I worked at a casino and heard that this comedian was performing there, I saw him on TV and thought he was pretty funny. I don't know who specifically, It was a guy that Gabriel Iglesias knew, one of those guys. Anyway, sure enough I worked as a busser and he was in our restaurant. I really wanted to stop by the table and say that I liked his comedy. However i made my way to his table cleaning as I got closer, and he was in a horrible mood. He was in a quiet argument with I'm assuming a manager type person. I got to his table and asked the usual question "Hi, are you finished with your meal?" He looked at me, still upset and said "Uh, yeah, yeah you can take it, I'm done". He was still upset by whatever conversation he was having. So I cleared his table and left. I was bummed out that I didn't get to say what I wanted, but it wasn't the time or place to bother someone that upset at the moment. Overall, I'm glad I didn't.

[@ThisShitIsDumbAndYouKnow]

Good on you man, you have more common sense than most people

[@normalguycap]

Who knows, a quick compliment could have helped him.

[@thecrimsonfuckeralucardlor5087]

You could have casually said you liked his act as you walked away. Even if he was upset I doubt he'd mind because you're not trying to interrupt him or get something out of it. Like a passing compliment such as "I like your shirt. " as you walk by a stranger. Subtlety being key.

[@victora.1329]

@@ThisShitIsDumbAndYouKnow guess it shouldn't be called common sense then

[@DontFollow116]

I met Chris and his Mom when I was breaking into his family’s house in Ireland, his mother raised a damn good boy.

[@monononny3974]

"I WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE A REAL PERSON! LIKE A HUMAN BEING" You know, I laugh, but that might not be a rarely shared thought...

[@jackaufendale2164]

I lack the social skills and self confidence to ever approach a youtube guy

[@hayk3000]

How are you doing today mate? Any news? Any new friends?

[@JaylanxYT]

Yeah man hopefully your doing good

[@notthe_cia6577]

Yeah dude hopefully you're doing good, keep your head up bud!

[@idfrigginkman]

It gets easier man, I hooe you're in a better place now

[@ramennoodles8147]

Same tho

[@andymoore8835]

I love oney and zach for what they do. I love their art, but I also understand that they’re people too. So if I met them in public, I’d respect them and talk to them like people. I’d probably be too star struck though, since I look up to them as animators and artists

[@thatmexicanuzer]

What Zach says is something all the new generation of kids that want to be influencers should hear By all means, if you want to entertain people, go for it, even if you show your face and people recognize you, focus on the core message of what he said and only surround yourself with people that treat you as a person BEYOND that "celebrity status"

[@MorfsPrower]

I do agree with Zach. You really can't know a person unless you go in to a discussion with them without any knowledge of them.

[@sonicrusher64]

I hate that feeling of distrust towards people. I was mostly feeling that during high school too and now in college.

[@darkmammoth2232]

Sonicrusher 64 I think it's because as you get older, you realize there are a lot of people that want to take advantage of ya.

[@ismokealone1873]

Its great that smiling friends is getting such great recognition. Zachs dream of people appreciating his work and not the person is coming true.

[@smarkmalark]

Well people are still gonna listen to his voice, read up on him, and constantly make jokes about him as a person. People may really like his work but him as a person has always been center stage whenever people bring it up. Yeah the works being appreciated but I still see more and more fan influxes of people who just obsess over him as a person and I can’t help but feel bad. People still see him as just that wacky guy, and treat him like that everywhere online, so I’m sure it’s gonna be the same irl as well. Yes, the shows great, amazing that it’s getting attention, but I don’t think what you’re saying is entirely true.

[@ventus808]

This was really deep and I enjoyed how real they got about it

[@berke2336]

SOMEONE GIVE ZACH SOME GODDAMN FLONASE ALREADY ITS BEEN YEARS

[@nadussias]

no we like him that way

[@burnzy3210]

i totally agree with zach on everything he said

[@hayk3000]

@Anuburakable shut up dude.. he made Hellbenders

[@elgavgav]

I saw ProJared at Pax South 2016. He looked pretty busy checking out tabletops, so I just went up to him, told him I like his work, shook his hand, and went on went the rest of my PAX day with a big smile on my face saying "Oh wow I met ProJared!" Yeah I was really nervous as ProJared was the first famous person I know to ever met, until I talked to him and he turned out to be a really chill dude.

[@bymjek9322]

oh no

[@elgavgav]

*washes hands*

[@evan-qq6qd]

How lucky :) not as lucky as me though, I got his number and he sends me special pictures all day.

[@elgavgav]

@@evan-qq6qd man I wish I was that lucky

[@evan-qq6qd]

ElGavino yeah. It’s really great!!

[@GrinningAries]

Zach is very entertaining outside of just his body of work in animation. I hope he understands that and feels comfortable with people celebrating his appearances in podcasts and let's plays as his "work" as well. I do get the grossness of people being judged just on their laurels and not just getting to be treated like another person, though.

[@sleshstamp]

As a society, I think we value the act of taking a picture or getting an autograph of somebody, rather than actually interacting with that person ourselves. The picture itself IS the event--not the meeting. You are doing this for the express purpose of showing other people that you have their name on something that you own. It's really weird.

[@corganfaller5579]

sleshstamp I think Metallica's James Hetfield said that at one point. "If you run into me in public, you better be prepared to have a 5 min conversation with me."

[@MorfsPrower]

@@corganfaller5579 It'd be fun to either have some profound thoughts with someone you watch a lot, or go on some ridiculous adventure with them.

[@TheCalamityCarl]

It never hit me until the second time I listened to this episode of the podcast that the people Chris was talking about was me and my friend. We didn't know that was Chris until he stepped off and one of our other friends went "bye Chris" after the door closed. We were SO FUCKING EMBARRASSED

[@blueblur9877]

Calamity LPs prove it

[@SlightChanceOfRaine887]

@@blueblur9877 how in the flying fuck is he going to prove that

[@scrithen2836]

Will Cappell you could just believe him, what fucking idiot would lie about something as pointless as that

[@kekula69]

I once met Chris O'Neil at a convention and he was super nice, he even only gave me second degree burns instead of third degree burns. It was great

[@greengaleproductions]

Hey, did you mention this on an Episode of Dipships? I thought I heard your side of the story, but I can't remember when.

[@TheSutanian]

Zach *not* wanting to be seen as this famous demigod is way too reflective of the fact that Smiling Friends was made by him along with Michael Kusack (who started as a fan of the former), but the latter completely gets neglected just because he's not as popular or well known. But if you think about it, who do you think had that bare-minimum industry experience to get the other guy into being involved as a creator?

[@MrKingsyboy]

I actually served Warwick Davis at my workplace once. I didn't ask him for anything though, I just treated him as I would any other customer. But my colleagues and boss kept asking him questions about his life and were just generally surrounding him the whole time he was there. I felt really bad for him, but he didn't seem that bothered. Probably gets it all the time. That aside, he's a really nice guy.

[@judeorsomebody]

damn zach went off

[@severeenjoyment6775]

Gymnopedie no. 1 playing in the background of this one. One of my favorite pieces of classical music. ❤️

[@hayk3000]

Mine too man. Erik Satie is just so special

[@chizza1323]

I met Oney when he was trying to rob me.

[@verynaisu]

If I were to run into any of my favorite KZbinrs and they were busy, I'd wait until they're not busy anymore to ask them for a photo

[@JT-ho6rp]

I can agree. I don't see e celebs as 'super awesome people, can I have your autograph' I just see them as people. Just treat them like human beings.

[@vorval96]

Juan Castillo oh look at you guys showing compassion and understanding. Very good!

[@citrusblast4372]

lol just awkwardly stand slightly off frame

[@fireflocs]

Why ask them for a picture at all? Just go, "I like the stuff you make" and leave them alone.

[@shaitet]

@@fireflocs So you can cherish your memory of meeting them, maybe?

[@nekosyndrome_]

Aww..I love zach

[@Tonyoh1]

i love u

[@thetoxicraptorz3482]

I was in the grocery store and I saw Tomar at the counter. I aproached him and said "Look Tomar, its you!" He turned around and looked me in the eyes. He proceeded to pound his chest and back me into a corner. It was scary. He kept saying "You have one of the Tomar Emeralds" over and over again. It was terrifying

[@Big_Bonfire]

I would so love to meet these guys. I love Chris and Zach’s art and they’re a huge inspiration for me and my sense of humor and art. I’d never treat them like gods if I met them though, I’d treat them like some really cool guys that I respect

[@bigboopus5059]

I'd pay good money to see that elevators CCTV footage

[@johnstewart2981]

Damn... Mick hates fake friends.

[@spectronoid]

No one cares about that, but I really like the Liszt's Mephisto Waltz at the background.

[@TooMuchSascha]

Also Gymnopedies

[@stutzinator8813]

I met Oney one time and he kept trying to make me put my pinky in a strange box, there was laughter coming from it. He was also drooling directly into Zach's mouth who was squirming on the floor like a slug.

[@he110japan7]

This video really hits home. 😢

[@DoomKid]

These guys have a great perspective on this topic. One of the most interesting sleepycast clips I’ve listened, makes me like these dudes even more!

[@MforMovesets]

I hate everyone now because they think the stuff they bullied me for as a kid is cool these days. Those self proclaimed T&A livestream gamerchicks for example, holy crap.

[@blueblur9877]

MforMovesets I can see why

[@USBmi]

It’s never okay to bully other people, don’t stoop to that level dude. Let people enjoy things.

[@thatguyonline5083]

@@USBmi they aren’t actually enjoying it, they’re just wearing it as a costume because it’s trendy now. If you can’t tell the difference, you’re one of them.

[@USBmi]

@@thatguyonline5083 How does someone liking something “for the wrong reasons” make it harder for you to enjoy that same thing? Your experiences are separate. This level of contempt for other human beings isn’t healthy.

[@thatguyonline5083]

@@USBmi It’s a social thing for them, it’s never about the actual enjoyment of the hobby, which is why it’s so fucking aggravating, especially if it’s a “nerd/geek” hobby like tabletop or whatever. They also shit up the hobby’s spaces online with entry-level garbage, derail discussions to draw attention to themselves, and are a massive fucking nuisance in general. Not the same thing as just being new to a hobby, btw-again, if you don’t know the difference, you’re probably one of them.

[@TheMasterTelevision]

The worst are people who try to give E-celebs their cards for their Minecraft KZbin channel. I was behind a barrier and I got to shake Egoraptor and Danny's hands as they were leaving, and someone next to me was shouting "CARD!! CARRRD!!!! CAAARRRRD!!!!". Neither of them took it and I could tell it devastated him, but what the fuck are you supposed to do? I doubt anyone trying to make a living on KZbin wants to unwind by watching your gaming channel.

[@targettwentyone]

Love the advice in this

[@jerodbarbee1821]

And here we come to know, for sure, that Zach is a true artist....

[@captainatt]

the weight story is so real

[@AAllen-br8it]

We need a Mall Rats style movie starring the Sleepycast crew

[@jarlath6815]

This

[@nocanseegreen3845]

mick's story is badass in this

[@stiftblock]

Zach is real humble

[@cassidyohara9195]

Mick is exactly how i feel rifht now at 24

[@smilingjackish]

4:45 Chris describing John.

[@ac8911]

I feel so hard for Mick. I was the chubby kid all the way up to high school, despite being pretty active with football and track. When I joined the wrestling team I lost about 60 pounds over the course of a year. My social circle grew insanely fast, I started dating people, and overall everyone treated me differently - from kids to adults. It honestly felt like instead of being pitied I was respected, and people actually wanted to engage with me. It still bugs me to this day, but overall I appreciate the perspective. Like Mick I try really hard to be genuine with people and not put on some sickly sweet persona out of pity or something.

[@FrantiC119]

The losing weight thing is too real.

[@herbienbrian2]

Jesus I thought I was an introvert.

[@VoidOctopus]

I had the exact same experience, went from being fat and ugly to skinny and attractive in a short period of time and yeah everyone is so fake

[@roachdoggjr54]

this bizarre situation was more likely caused by most of these guys refusing to show their faces in almost more than half of the videos they post, at least that's my little theory on the subject .

[@mastercrota3628]

Tragic fate of celebrities is, they can never return to peace without a eye over their shoulder watching their moves

[@turtlemanfromgatherspond6382]

Its like actors being recognized for only one role.

[@ladscrimpton8590]

Zach and Mick are 100% right about clout chasers. Just the LA clout culture in general is fucking gross. I good display of that cancer is Ice Poseidons group.

[@Joker8Joker]

This Sock has been on my Bed for 4 Years.

[@ciaiga4952]

I would love to have a casual average conversation with zach

[@walouinsanityshed]

asking for photos is so weird to me.. its like you want this evidence of you interacting with a celebrity to post around the internet but you know the interaction lasted for so little time it had no significance and will not be a good memory to you or the celebrity. a waste of time for everyone.

[@cam4617]

these podcasts are important man, you guys have very bright minds and its inspirational 🤙

[@EvatronX]

im too self aware to approach celebrities because i just know it would annoy them and also what else would you say other than "hey! youre that guy!"

[@scrithen2836]

I would probably just say “Hey, are you _____?” And if correct i would just say “Cool, love your stuff” and then continue

[@beauc7992]

Like a normal person. a normal peerosn. a pornam merson. a ploram blurson. a balapram piloplop

[@DJulioCity]

8:00 I searched up … on KZbin by myself at 3 am and now I’m scared

[@wontonjohnson1418]

WHAT IF I USE THE WRONG PRONOUN

[@tommykarrick9130]

I feel like after every one of these stories I’ve seen and heard The most I’d ever say or do if I ever saw a youtuber or celebrity I liked in the real world I’d probably just try to be like “hey man I really like your work”

[@elgavgav]

I enjoy watching my favorite youtubers and streamers, but during conventions, I would never go out of my way just to meet some of them and waste each others time. I go to PAX South to play new upcoming videogames, and enjoy shows, I don't really have time to wait in long lines or go search around just to meet my favorite youtuber or streamer. I enjoy my time, they enjoy their time is all that matters. Then you have to think what to talk about with them. Nope! i have no time for that. ProJared is my first and last famous dude i got to meet. He's a really cool dude, but i felt bad afterwards for bothering him. He was looking at tabletop games before i went up and bothered him.

[@AceGaimz]

"Jon's not a fat lesbian, not yet" -Zach "Psychicpebbles" Hadel

[@youhaveayds8975]

Well now zach everyones gonna be like hey its that voice from rick and morty but dw the first time i heard that sexy voice i knew my boy had made it in leagues

[@anthonyrichards1454]

I'm a big fan of Monty python and I saw Michael Palin walking around in the Tate museum on a college trip to London and I avoided him specifically because I didn't want to bother him on his day out

[@mrbrian826]

This is reminding me of the time i met a semi-famous person at a bar and pestered them in the smoking area for five minutes and awkwardly took a photo with them. Never again will i do that. Looking back, it was the most cringy thing I've done in my life.

[@crysanthiumvega]

Holy shit, I do that to people I don't know to fuck with them. I can't imagine the mentality of someone who does that for real

[@ultrazeptimus7529]

UNPOPULAR OPINION: I'm tired of celebs whining about their fame. They enjoy influence and probably a good amount of money and they act like their lives are so hard with all their fake friends. If you don't like someone don't talk to them. This should be mildly annoying but they act like It's the end of the goddamn world. I don't know if Zach really makes all that money but my comment still stands for celebrities as a whole.

[@scrithen2836]

Idk if youre implying that your statement applies to zach and them but 99% of the time a celebrity complains about fame they are just being fuckin stupid

[@AMetalWorld]

‘I’m not a celebrity’ Millions of people have watched your work. Like it or not, you’re a celebrity, Zach.

[@Tonyoh1]

no, celebrity is a reach

[@Active0Bserver]

Yo, life as a celebrity of any sort sounds kind of crappy to me. It must be frustrating and exhausting to not be able to go places and be treated like just another person, such as the case for Jontron. It makes me appreciate being just another nobody.

[@aron1089]

I probably wouldn’t ask anyone’s autograph because i might think they’re not the person, so i might guess nervous and won’t ask just in case they’re some stranger.

[@MrShs812]

This one I like

[@chikelord]

Celebrities are there for you to hound and harass. Never feel bad about inconveniencing some egomaniacal fame-monger.

[@lane7780]

tbh i never want to meet anyone i watch on the internet for these reasons ngl

[@itspice8737]

I'm pretty sure everyone aspires popularity at least on Kardashian level but I wouldnt mind a small fanbase like early oney that I could interact with and not feel empty inside

[@no_misaki]

I don't think that many people do honestly. I'd want the money and enough contacts to throw some banger parties with it occasionally but otherwise I want nothing to do with that shit.

[@ExopMan]

Cats

[@buzzytrombone4353]

I fucking hate the idea of going to a convention full of people who could either be nerds still in secondary school who can't control themselves or people with special needs who still live with their parents and indulge in shit like anime. Watching them open their mouths to ask a question about cartoons or nerdy shit would be a pain in the ass because I would already know where they'd stand in the social stratus of society if the question they asked was "Do you watch the Dream SMP" or "Who's your favourite My Hero Academia character?". And I've been stuck with people like that in secondary school who don't shut up about whatever nerdy shit they like, so that would just bring back some major PTSD.

[@cracklasco]

I’m pretty sure EVERYONE knew who Chris was and wanted to fuck with him

[@williamw2529]

13:30 you saw the true face of humanity. It's fickle existence is derived off of simple pleasures. Because of this people care about these things in this order and in this percentage amount: 70% is how you look, 20% is what you actually do, and only 10% is what you say. If anything that showed you that you are of substance and they are not. As for Zach's rant it just sounds like he's being humbled while everyone else doesn't have that ability.

[@Shepard312]

Yeah, getting brushed off by blokes who think they’re hot shit ain’t fun. That’s why I prefer books and a small circle of tribe friends.

[@nottyler5219]

What's the song in the background

[@ForwardSynthesis]

I think there should be a movement to physically tackle and beat people who try to approach celebrities, even e-tier ones, like a sort of vigilante bodyguard thing. If you're walking in the street and see a celeb you should shadow them and watch out. If you see any creepy weirdos try to go up and talk to them, you should full on double leg takedown and ground and pound them with poisoned brass knuckles. Then when they are KO'd or dead (who cares), if the celeb tries to say anything you should scream I'MNOTCREEPYIDON'TWANTTOBOTHERYOU really loud and run away really fast.

[@Danlupis]

wow, i now see i may have sounded like a dick when i chatted with Zach on Discord in the past.

[@ClarkieReidri]

Wait hold the fuck up that weight thing happened to me to. T for t man I swear

[@zacharydespain1366]

Peebles: I don't really feel like I deserve a picture, I don't really put my face out there I want people to appreciate my work not the person behind it. Also Peebles: they didn't even care who I was until they heard what I made, and then they were all happy about it and talking about how cool it was. It was the slimiest I've ever felt.

[@Predz-xh5oj]

Gay

[@nadussias]

everyone please like this comment into the heavens

[@frankjohnson123]

I love Zach but have no idea what he looks like tbh

[@unlimitedpower3157]

Scroll through his Twitter and you'll eventually find his face. Either that or, there are a few panels on KZbin with him in it where you can see his face.

[@heartbust4624]

Looks about how he sounds

[@MDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMD]

Mick being offended that high schoolers would rather hang out with and date a fit, outgoing guy when they didn't want to hang out with and date a quiet little fat kid irritates me every time I listen to it.

[@nikkovalidor4890]

that wasnt his point but go off i guess

[@MDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMD]

@@nikkovalidor4890 that wasn't the point he thought he was making, I'll agree to that.

[@dudejoe24]

I mean he started out saying how he had friends that changed their tunes after he lost wait which should never be the case when it comes to friends and because that it developed into mistrust of others

[@christraymer3727]

I powerbottomed the shit out of Makemebad35 back in 2009. Is this true? No. Will I continue to tell people about it? Yes.

[@conwaymallory8126]

You silver-tongue devil

[@bradley698]

Only was just in the Twilight Zone for a little while

[@thebristolbruiser]

I actually interned at Comedy Central last year and got to meet Zach. He told me to put my mask over my nose. I am generally opposed to masks and the plandemic, but I just obliged him and didn’t make a scene. The executives there basically treated him like a demigod so I thought it best not to tread on his toes.

[@targettwentyone]

Did you get to talk/interect with him at all besides that?

[@Brandon3739]

Jtron so based,

[@skofiix7299]

Swiss cheez

[@al145]

This is not what i clicked on