How I Got Engaged: The Miracle of Swindon Town Part #7

[@haleylewis693]

that is like the best day ever for Sarah! she got accepted ..moving to New York..got engaged...got a signature from a great author!!!! BEST ENGAGEMENT EVER

[@keimaize]

♪He's big , He's fast, He's got a nice mustaaaache...♪ ♪Bald John Gree-e-eeen♪

[@theorodrigues2267]

My fiance and I talked about marriage a bit while we were dating. Then one night he was a bit drunk and made me check a paper saying I would marry him. So the next day we talked about it, and decided to get engaged. That's the best way, in my opinion. No surprises that put someone on the spot. And talking about things first,instead of later.

[@TheRMUPs]

For those of you who don't know: he calls his wife the yeti because she is rarely seen on camera.

[@keimaize]

I thought she was called yeti because john said she's hairy... Brotherhood2.0 august 30 video?

[@TheRMUPs]

That was a joke, he explains that later (I don't remember the name of the video)

[@cbjgirl23]

John and Sarah are relationship goals

[@kathrynh4008]

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[@SoundProofLiz]

I don't even watch the videos, I just keep this tab open to listen to his stories. The John Greens' business catches me off guard hahaha

[@kingsbury96]

I love these videos. It's like a John Green podcast with him shouting about soccer every few minutes.

[@mercurialminds]

Can I just express how much I love this series?

[@KeanuB]

"He's a finisher" makes me lol everytime

[@cocosam96]

All these lovely stories give me hope that one day I'll find an awesome nerd too!

[@rubysunshine91]

I literally only subscribed to this channel to listen to these two talk. I never get enough of them talking. And Johns voice is so soothing, that's why i LOVE listening to him read, And i pray he records the audio book

[@TheDreamersMusic]

"Even if she goes to FedEx when you explicitly tell her not to." Those few words of unintentional wisdom really meant something to me. Thank you.

[@CoolStudyGuides]

I'm just imagining that day from Sarah's point of view... first, you get into Columbia, then the man you love proposes... what a day.

[@thatjilliangirl]

These videos are literally my favorite thing. I love listening to John talk. He's a story teller and just by sharing his life with us, he is able to make connections to us and teach us about life. Every time there's a new miracle of swindon town video it's the first thing I watch aka listen to and play solitiare.

[@OlanKenny]

Has anyone made a B.J Green joke yet? Also a LOT of the time I am amazed you manage to stay onside..

[@pkConda]

John i love how you continued this story. We all loved the first part, how you met the yeti. Really happy you decided to continue telling such a personal story :)

[@Stasiakay]

Please don't ever stop making these. I love hearing your stories!

[@TheTypicalist]

I used to listen to music when I got ready in the morning, now I listen to these.

[@24hourcoffee]

I agree with walking about Katherines. Definitely my favorite novel of yours, and I'd love to hear some history behind it. Keep up the great work!

[@ciaracorcoran]

I've have never actually watched one of these. I usually do my homework and have these play in the background and pretend you are telling me a story to keep me company .

[@crackalackle]

This videos are getting me through my assignments. Much love John Green. I agree with others here... I would love to hear what it's like to be a dad and what it felt like when it first hit you that you were going to be a paternal influence over a tiny human.

[@JunSian1001]

I like your story.. very interesting, that is what that kept me watching. How many John GreenS are there in the game?? O.O Two? Ten? Why is(are) John Green(s) kept scoring goals?

[@KisforKookie]

This makes sports bearable for me. I love story time with john Green

[@Amyable711]

I want to hear about Henry! Or really more of your reflections on fatherhood so far

[@sharpie1988]

Glad you're starting to use the Y button, John! Using that button while attacking is a huge help to me, especially if I have a forward with a lot of open space in front of him, like at 07:01. Once you get more comfortable with that, you can try using LB + Y to lob a through ball over defenders while attacking in the middle of the pitch. Also, I got engaged 2 months ago and I agree that focusing on starting your life together rather than focusing on the engagement is by far the best route.

[@gillaquiles]

i have to admit that honestly i wasnt so excited when i saw the title of this video because i think we all know hank's kind of epic storytelling of your proposal to the yeti when henry was born! but i did enjoy hearing the funny circumstances now i'd really love to hear about hank & the catherine got engaged! (or how they met)

[@snowbirdling]

I haven't ever watched this much soccer, but it is a very interesting game when intimate details of the great John Green (narrator) are the backdrop!

[@SpecialQue85]

That was very sweet, John. A lot of people don't focus on the marriage because they're too busy obsessing over the wedding.

[@Royalemperorblue]

Oh my god, that story is so imperfectly romantic! It's so John Green!

[@HeyArdenGarden]

@Perlasaki Thank you so very much! I've been watching the videos for years and never got why she was the Yeti! DFTBA, Perlasaki

[@Patricrodactyl]

I cant be the only one that loves to see/hear youtubers proposals... And you should talk about you and Hank as kids

[@thejerrymobile]

I think automatic captions are getting a lot better at determining what "uh..." sounds like. But for some reason "ask her not to" is still "astronauts so."

[@Eveningwake]

You have the perfect voice and personality to be an announcer or radio host. Just opening up some possiblities for the future.

[@umjackd]

This is surprisingly true. I've learned not to worry (much) when girls I start dating or even just start associating with say things like "What would our kids be like?" or "I almost considered eloping."

[@MonsterBloodIV]

I've heard this story before, but it's still nice. You should talk about your favorite moment with Henry (if you can pick), or your most ridiculous break-ups or something.

[@Raphaelus13]

Oh, your comment about the decision time an misogynist aspect of the old fashion proposal gave me some new perspective.

[@SamanthaWold]

That's very kind of you to move to new york when you clearly didn't want to. I love your story telling =]

[@BeatrixNemesis]

I replayed Bald John Green's goal like three times. You're getting much better at this game, I think.

[@aIIesanders]

I think it's really interesting that you went to boarding school. I'd love to hear more about that aspect of your high school experience.

[@RockalilyDunne]

I love this, it feels like such a family environment, playing video games and telling a story about how you marrried your wife :)

[@smooshdog08]

"He's big, he's fast, he's got a nice mustache... it encourages him to go faster"

[@Redemogirlsix]

Aww that sounded soo romantic! You should talk about the inspiration for paper towns or any of your other books (im part way through paper towns and i love it so far--my bf bought it for me)

[@JacobRiddel]

oh your god bald john green twerked at 2:20 like 2 years before twerking existed

[@indie4life23]

He's a finisher! never gets old

[@eal9987]

Well, John Green. I got engaged in Chicago too. Right after seeing Harry Potter: the Exhibit.....So,two awesome things within one day. And getting married will last me forever. It makes me happy.

[@BeatrixNemesis]

Talk about when you found out the Yeti was pregnant! You guys are too perfect for words, BTW.

[@sbrox101]

I started out that way...but then I started to really love watching them play haha, and I am NOT a sports person so that's a big thing for me!

[@dra900nka1n]

Just as a note, while passing is nice, most important is that you use the flanks. It still feels like you're trying to push everything you've got into the center, when you should be bombarding the flanks and then moving it into the center. There are always more players in the center than on the flanks.

[@vrenny24]

1. To score free kicks, you must push the left stick up to add top spin/surve. 2. To save penalties, use the right stick. 3. Play through balls to players running into space, a la the pass you missed at 0:45 by pressing X. 4. Change your formation to a 3-4-1-2. You'll have an extra man to play passes behind the John Greens and have extra defensive safety. You'll only need two men on out wide as you don't usually use wing play. That will get you better instantly.

[@silverkiller1945]

"She designed.. BALD JOHN GREEN!"

[@bersabelle]

you listened to my advice about passing, awesome! and it's really helped! you should learn how to do step overs and fakes now, so when you do dribble at a defender it'll be easier to get past them.

[@lemondropatiger]

this is what ive been waiting for all day!!!

[@emeraldmaria]

I thought red was Swindon Town for the longest time... YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CLEAR!

[@sicatricks]

I love how you're so serious, then 'woah a spinney move'

[@DrivingOnWires]

I'd like to hear about your writing "An Abundance of Katherines" I feel like it's the most neglected of your novels as far as what we hear about it from you and I'd love to hear more about your writing of it

[@Oithelas]

Go Swindon Town!! Another great match for Bald John Green!!

[@shadowmaster1313]

"The kind of writer Sarah likes" as opposed to John Green the other kind or writer?

[@saikogrrl]

Awwwww. Sarah sounds awesome, I am glad you two have a great marriage. :)

[@Rooney87]

I love the fact the Torres miss against ManU even gets mentioned on John's video.

[@amandajo121]

hey john! you should make a list of your favorite books of all time and talk about each one during the next video. i need new books to read while waiting for tfios =)

[@AlwaysAPotterhead]

Yay! I've been having a crappy day and now I have something to cheer me up! Thank you! DFTBA! :D

[@Quijiboh]

Swindon are actually a former Premier League side too. They were there for one season, 93-94, and managed to concede over 100 goals during that time.

[@stephanieharu]

Can you talk about writing and your process? I know you've said it took you a few years to write Looking for Alaska, but what about your other novels? Do you get your ideas from dreams or are they inspired by people? Do you write everything on a laptop or are you old fashioned and hand-write or write on a type-writer? What novels (other than The Great Gatsby of course) inspired you to become such an amazing author?

[@1410yd]

I would love to hear more about An Abundance of Katherines, having come out prior to brotherhood 2.0 i feel like its the book that never gets talked about in any of your videos.

[@xIChromeIx]

hi john, i love these stories!

[@todayisokay4075]

following the theme, you should talk about your wedding (by the way I'm really enjoying these FIFA videos, and the stories you tell) thank you ^-^

[@26Staples]

that is the sweetest thing I've ever heard.

[@tulsa223]

@BridgetCarey1 you are awesome thanks a ton. I have always been curious about that but could not find any references. Once again thanks!

[@KatrinaSantos34]

Talk about Henry, and how your life changed when you had your baby. ... Clips of baby would not go unappreciated. :) HE'S JUST SO CUTE.

[@BrassKickinGames]

I thought you said you wouldn't sing after the end of 2007. Those cheers count!!

[@jaipskd100]

More Sarah! I really want to hear both stories about her from her point of view ;)

[@blessedbyacurse]

I love that your romantic story is interspersed with "BAAAALD JOOOOOOHN GREEEEEEEN" screams.

[@ConstantlyMolly]

The best part of all the videos is when bald john green gets a goal and John goes "He's a finisher!"

[@BrittanySehenuk]

"WHY DID YOU GO TO FEDEX" :3 aww John! haha

[@beastasaurusrexxx]

I laughed so hard when you mentioned Torres's miss! Oh my goodness that was just AWFUL. All I could think was "HOW COULD YOU MISS IT WAS THREE FEET IN FRONT OF YOU?!?!?!"

[@gingerdogknits]

@RouteZeroDesign Very nice use of the semicolon! THANK YOU!

[@orangesaregr8]

I usually listen to John talk whilst I am doing other things in different windows (as I'm not really into sports), but every time he says, "SHOW ME YOUR MUSTACHE!" I always switch back to this tab. I still haven't seen it. I am sad.

[@tulsa223]

John.... I know the Yeti has been a topic of conversation the last few videos but if you could please tell us how the Sarah got the nickname The Yeti that would be awesome! I have watched a ton of your videos and have found no reference to that topic. Thanks and you and Hank are the best!!

[@Cammygirl159]

I love the song about Bald John Green :)

[@Hannah6412]

You should talk about your experience with high school! I just started going and so far it's amazing but I could really use some words of wisdom. Also, what are some good strategies for reading fast to finish a book for school after you've already procrastinated by watching tons of vlogbrothers videos?

[@CrazyStalkerPerson]

"Men have like a year to decide woah a spinny move!"

[@magical1221]

TALK ABOUT HENRY! Also, I love that you love football as much as I do.

[@Geoshi]

"Other John Green with a beautiful finisher" lol

[@KyrstSings]

:) That is so cute. I'm just sorry that the college was more important to friends and family

[@leandermol]

Why is it that in the last videos with the vlogbrothers' voices in it, I just sit thinking 'Ooh, that's so sweet!'?

[@ALouvrie]

Your story of how your proposal went sounds a lot like how my dad's did. My dad took my mom out for dinner, and we wanted to take her to a nice park to propose, but my mom could only focus on the fact that she was missing a Red Sox game

[@PossumCuber]

Best proposal line: "I've been thinking, how do you like the name '[Her First Name] [Your Last Name]".

[@isingfashion]

As soon as you said "four minutes later I got a call..." I was like "well, duh! She went to FedEx, that's what any girl would do!"

[@Perlasaki]

@HeyArdenGarden Sarah is called the Yeti because she doesn't like to appear on camera. So, like the Yeti, we hear lots of stories about her but no one has actually seen her

[@therealcapeesha]

gahh ive never really liked soccer but when i watch these i get so into it!

[@Melmann95]

You need to take advantage of players opening for you. You often tend to solo rush forward, and it works because John Green and John Green are so overwhelming, but once you up the skill level (or face stronger defense) or change attackers you will find it very hard to score. Look for opportunities when defensive players leaves its designated mark and rushes you.

[@PoppinLikePopcorn]

watching you play looks so fun it makes me want to buy the game

[@AnotherPostcard]

I wish this were HD so I could enjoy Bald John Green's beautiful mustache.

[@CARSflyLiKEVR00M]

Finally got a nice closeup of Bald John Green at the end with his glorious mustache. He kinda looks like Pit Bull though.

[@mirandaggrace]

The only reason I watch these is for Story Time with John.

[@suhrealist]

Have you talked about your high school experiences yet? Like, if there's anything similar about teenage you and the characters in your novels?

[@sugaplumsunshine]

I like the idea of an engagement being spontaneous, the planning and the cute aren't important, I would like if he just looked at me and thought like "i need to marry this girl" and then asked, no ring or set up needed :)

[@matthewbgriffin]

But I still see that 'stache by Green And when John Green scored Green belting the ball And John Green dancing...

[@Browerchick]

"Bald John Green, You can't stop him. You can only hope to contain him."

[@chazfourlife]

I wish this was a show on CBS!