How I’m Doing: John Green Solves Your Problems #93

[@rchlclr]

Oh my god I thought all football was going to get cancelled, but it looks like the league I really care about isn't going away!

[@someguy7567]

Rachel Hoots I forgot about this... at least there was some football to enjoy this week...

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

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[@ianlee4565]

My friend who has anxiety disorder actually finds this oddly comforting because she has been freaking out for years and now everyone is on her level.

[@cascade9584]

I feel the same way haha

[@colesandick446]

Ian Lee yes YES exactly me too!! Now everyone realizes what it’s like to be me

[@wes4439]

I feel the same as your friend. My uncle told me he was surprised that I seem to be the only one not freaking out, but I was like "I've been preparing for this for years" 😁 lol Also, it's a relief to see everyone else finally taking handwashing and hygiene as seriously as I do. 👋🚿

[@geekadoo]

Yes. And for some reason it makes the anxiety easier to manage when you're not constantly fighting your brain telling it that it's worrying over nothing.

[@arillusine]

I really appreciate John's ability to articulate the confusion that comes with being in the midst of the something like this. Not knowing exactly how to react because it's outside of your experience but knowing that it doesn't mean an absence of feeling. Hopefully everybody stays safe.

[@raemckay]

"I'm the greatest... I don't want to exaggerate, but I'm the greatest genius of this or any age." "What do you mean, 'own goal?'"

[@doneisenbarth]

Dear John, Please never stop this series. At least don't stop it this year. Thank you, The world

[@doneisenbarth]

HOLY CRAP JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!! JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!! JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!! JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!! JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!! JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!! JOHN SCORED ON A SET PIECE!!

[@linak.6041]

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[@taylors2409]

John, I've been thinking of you through all this. I appreciate this series so much. Stay well Nerdfighteria!

[@mariewikiwaka3851]

Taylor S I know. I was at the tour in Columbus and ever since then I’ve been so stressed for John given the current circumstances of the world.

[@taylors2409]

@@mariewikiwaka3851 I was at the Columbus show too! Despite the circumstances, it was a great show and a welcome distraction from all this.

[@leviathan6626]

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[@ThisIsReMarkable]

DFTBA and DFTWYH (Don't Forget To Wash Your Hands)

[@whatsinaname7289]

I feel like this should continue as a personal podcast from John even if he stops playing fifa, cuz I really like just listening to his thoughts. Like if u agree, let him see it.

[@calvinball1]

*Update*: He did. I would really appreciate this topic on the main vlogbrothers channel. John & Hank have spent a decade talking about living thoughtfully and processing the world. Even if it's just affirming concern and stress, and providing links to the CDC for more info from experts, it would be nice to hear form the brothers Green outside of my favorite soccer team.

[@linak.6041]

That beautiful shot of Bald John in the beginning hit me totally unprepared. What a good looking lad

[@user-uy1xc5xo9n]

Greetings from Norway! As most football has been cancelled this really helps me get my football fix. I follow most of your "bigger" stuff like Crashcourse as well, but I really love this series. Watching it feels like walking in a forest and finding a beautiful area untouched by civilization.

[@lovelyluxo]

oh john, things really haven't gotten better. I miss this the wimbly womblys and i miss this community so dearly. My heart goes out to anyone else watching these videos again and again. Like me, maybe you're looking for some semblance of comfort, of ease, of a time before everything became so dark...

[@MsMaddieTheOdd]

John, I appreciate hearing from you in part because it is honest and thoughtful and in part because I definitely have worried for you/your mental health in recent weeks and am glad you are finding joy in these trying times

[@TheApplesauceThatYouCrave]

Good to hear from you, John! You always find the right words :)

[@christine1902]

Stay well, John, and the rest of Nerdfighteria!

[@NoahStolee]

Hey John... if you're cooped up in your house for the indefinite present, you could... you know... extend the series... like another season... or seven

[@thatgamergirl0]

Or more John Green Plays Fortnite? 🤪 stay safe John.

[@NoahStolee]

@@thatgamergirl0 truee, he never did win, did he 😂

[@thatgamergirl0]

Noah Stolee I need more John playing Fortnite in my life.

[@Skyrocketpenguin]

Hey John, please consider that there is no appropriate amount of worry. Worrying is an involuntary reaction that wastes energy. While we should all forgive ourselves for that waste, we can also take a deep breath and make the choice to proactively help others, just like you said. We'll make ourselves feel better as well as those to whom we lend a helping hand.

[@qdHazen]

♫ Bald John Green, John Green! When he scores we have a bash! But where is his sweet mustache?! Bald John Green, John Green! ♪

[@AlexI]

Hey from the future. Listening to this was really therapeutic for me. I've been locked up inside with only my mom for months now, and there has been a lot of tension and arguments. I can't see my friends, lost my summer job, and all things are looking down. But you reminded me of what I do have, how good knowing can feel. This was exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@bluefox99887]

Thank you for this video and your thoughtful words, John. As a result of the hugely negative impact covid-19 has had on nonprofit public institutions, my position got dissolved today. I'm personally facing quite a lot of uncertainty, doubt, and fear right now, but videos like yours help to ease the anxiety and make me feel less alone. Thank you. Best wishes. 💙

[@radagastwiz]

And here I was thinking I would have no new soccer for the next few weeks. John and the Wimbly Womblys to the rescue!

[@etoile713]

This was really interesting to watch a year later (April 2021)!

[@qdHazen]

♫ Ono-! O~no-, Ono-! O~no-, Ono-! O~no-, Josh Onoma! -nomah! -no~mah, -nomah! -no~mah, -nomah! -no~mah, Josh Onomah! ♪

[@linak.6041]

I like it!

[@sign.language.l5765]

3 days before schools were closed. Wow. This is such a cool perspective to hear now.

[@williambaumert7726]

I remember a time when John Green loved own goals... Times have changed

[@tomwhitham1538]

This was so extremely welcome. (AND WHAT A PERFORMANCE BY THE WIMBLY WOMBLYS BY THE WAY!)

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

How did John not notice that he scored from a corner? Congrats, John!!

[@CJonestheSteam72]

Great game by Roffo, the thoughts that echo the majority of the world's population. A time for joy where we can find it is just what we need. DFTBA

[@purplepepper2503]

Finally, it's comforting to hear you talk about all the stuff that's been weirdly happening 😥

[@jhnlk]

John Green's got talent!

[@mikeh5399]

I appreciate you making these upcoming FIFA videos as fun as possible. I need the relaxation I can get. I'm a big fan of this series. If you're cooped up in your house all day, could you at least consider going for another season of the Wimbly Womblys?

[@FrostingChocolate]

Only watched this because I really have been wanting to know how John is 😭

[@CJ_McK]

Thanks John

[@whatsinaname7289]

Lots of ❤❤❤ from Egypt

[@someguy7567]

And things have gotten weirder since you recorded this video... it is moving at such a fast pace...

[@gluehorse12691]

Bald John Green knows 2 things, how to do that bird celebration AND how to SCORE!

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

bird celebration

[@thomasblyth7539]

I really enjoyed the video, and always love and appreciate hearing your thoughts :)

[@NoahStolee]

5:45 when I tell you coffee came out my nose ahahaha

[@aprithul]

"Let's bring some joy in the world...I'm gonna try to bring joy.... what do you MEAN own goal. comeoooooon!!!!!"

[@ihartevil]

i am going to fall asleep to this so much messed upness in my life

[@snowXcapXangel]

No insurance here (just aged out of being covered by my parents), I went to an Urgent Care to get tested for regular flu, it was $199, the negative result prompted them to recommend me to get COVID-19 tested, was tested this morning, they didn't charge me anything. I may get a bill later though, who knows.

[@helenb9909]

Damn that's just not right. Wishing you good health!

[@KevinLohmann]

Roffo had an INCREDIBLE GAME

[@matiastoatv]

11 pass goal there congratulations!

[@arillusine]

As a Spurs fan, I'm so conflicted!

[@prabhavsthapit653]

yeah hahaha

[@zargonthemagnificent330]

Anytime the evil Arsenal get well beaten is a time to celebrate.

[@someguy7567]

Sorry John I wasn’t really watching this video. My mind has been elsewhere. Understandably.

[@melonlord1414]

I haven't talked to anyone direktly for 3 days. right now it's still ok, but I don't see this improving anytime the next two weeks. How do you avoid going nuts in a time like that?

[@dogstarontherun]

I'm sorry, I know what that's like -- I'm disabled and work from home so I'm in this situation a lot already. If you are able to do phone calls or video calls with friends or family, that will help. Podcasts are great for feeling less alone. And I've seen various virtual open mics being organized if that's something you'd be interested in. Arranging to watch a show or movie at the same time as a friend can be fun too even if you can only message back and forth during it. I think a lot of people are going to be in this situation, and hopefully there will be more opportunities to connect virtually, like with the open mic.

[@melonlord1414]

You are right, the "next two weeks" part of my statement basically cries for being an incredible understatement in hindsight. We'll see ^^

[@elfriedesommer938]

Famous last cough

[@ChicagoJon2016]

OMG, you scored on a corner. There is hope for this world.

[@someguy7567]

Onomah used to play for Tottenham. So actually Arsenal are his former rivals.

[@lukeomalley2506]

the fact that we still have the wimbly womblys makes the fact we dont have any real sport so much easier to take

[@jordanleighton6893]

That might have actually been his first corner kick goal

[@peterjuliangrey]

13:56 I wouldn't say that's *too* much of an exaggeration, John.

[@pancreasnostalgia]

There is not that much "new" about the corona virus. It's a new virus that's caused concern but the problem of pandemics and other disease outbreaks is so common throughout history that it bothers me when people use the term "unprecedented." I take a lot of comfort in knowing that we are so much more advanced in virology than they were in 1918. Both of my parents were alive when polio was still a major problem in the U.S. and this isn't much different from that.

[@terryoneal9925]

SCORED OFF A HEADER?????? Amazing!

[@Evin10251]

Things are definitely worse than 10 days ago....

[@ihartevil]

michael brooks died i need some wimbly womblys i have been nonstop listening to tribute vids to michael i need something different

[@ihartevil]

so much for that i saw the time and i have to go before i could get into this video :( i am okay i knew about the surgery and i dont know what might be on the last podcast before he died but i got information from that

[@BoiseFreerunner]

I wish I could stay home. I work in manufacturing and there are a lot of us here and people are always sick with something. Im terrified of picking up the virus here and bringing home to my girlfriend and already sick puppy. But my work isnt giving anyone paid sick time and no one can afford to not work for a couple weeks.

[@BoiseFreerunner]

@@rabbitwho Thank you for your condolences :)

[@joeynardone150]

Hello John, with the current situation my college has moved to online classes, which for me does not work out very well. My problem is that I'm facing overwhelming anxiety over every one of my classes, due to either lack of communication between me and professors or general internet incompetence from my more elderly professors (which of course is not their fault). What would your advise be for someone who cannot see the light at the end of this tunnel, being told that the rest of the semester (that I've already fully paid for) is now online

[@zargonthemagnificent330]

With the real AFC Wimbledon now unlikely to have a game for at least a month, thank heavens there's always this. And we're 100% safe with Ruffo in goal - he'll never catch anything. Own goal or not, was the fourth goal the first time John has ever scored from a corner?

[@someguy7567]

I have been saying for a while that we are already living in a dystopia. This latest crisis is just further proof.

[@ngrgdrpr]

Onomah is a former Spurs player

[@roemerhelwig3345]

Did you just score from your first ever corner kick?

[@maxhines4705]

hey john if you want them to be rly fun bring back fat lucas somehow (maybe just in story)

[@tao5231]

Scored on a corner.

[@dontforgettobeacat]

Any chance of more pacifist fortnight or is that too apocalyptic for the moment?

[@rascalguy60]

If the rest of the season gets cancelled Liverpool will win the league. Will this method of taking the title deminish your joy at all? (Another reason all major sports leagues should have playoffs America does it right)

[@rachelgrubbs]

Their faces are so shiny. Rain? Sweat? Poor graphics?

[@gnova7]

Maybe you should fight a little hard for Medicare for All. Seriously you should endorse Bernie Sanders. It is super important to have everyone, yes even rich people with status like you who have something to lose stand up for basic human rights.

[@gnova7]

@@rabbitwho i still dont think they get a pass. I young hank green would probably have even made a video calling out people for not standing up for medicare for all. Also the USA is so corrupt so where is the vlogbrother video explaining that are democracy is dying and we cant just vote we also have to literally pay and donate to make our vote count. It is totally true if bernie didnt have as many donations the DNC wouldnt have even let him win one state. There is hella cheating going on it isnt ok that some people voted yesterday during a pandemic. It isnt ok a former president bargained with pete and amy to drop out, the exit polls are hella weird and frankly it isnt ok tulsi wasnt in the last debate bc the original rules would have let her in it. Also it isnt ok that so many people ballot was throw out bc "they did it wrong" I mean how are they wrong, does just one person decided that.

[@gnova7]

@@rabbitwho i dont respect it. I just explain why i dont respect it. I wouldnt have respected it if they didnt stand up for gay rights, but they did stand up which is good. I dont respect them not standing up for single payer healthcare as a human right. I just dont. It is an evil thing to do, not standing up for the sick is wrong. Cancer patients wallets matter. legit

[@gnova7]

@@rabbitwho hey you are making points of things that are better than nothing but i do feel like you arent listening to me. I think it is wrong and frankly evil they arent fighting more for medicare for all. MLK said the comfortable liberal is more evil than the KKK. I get john and hank, it is hard to fight for M4A when you are rich and have access to healthcare, when you feeel like you would rather just help a third world country then your own bc of course helping a third world country is so great and you wont get backlash. But it isnt ok not to fight for M4A and I do respect them less. I just feel like you arent thinking about all the deaths in the US bc of health and all the people who are just dept zombies now bc they got sick.