How It Feels To Be An Optimist

[@Dinamo-dx1nz]

Well, to be fair, being positive, he survived both cars and the snake only ripped his shirt instead of biting and poisoning him, so....another day to be alive and grateful.

[@lynashmcmash4427]

only in the legoverse

[@PhilipNikola]

Another optimist

[@OB.x]

He's not only survived, he's become stronger, more evolved one would say. Maybe he did get poisoned and it didn't effect him, or it was a small amount, but in any case, he will be much tougher and stronger, so he can beat up the snake next time. Very optimistic way of looking at things.

[@ArthurMorgan-rdr2gta]

Mr Krabs really pulled a detroit special, the krusty krab has been suffering lately it seems

[@xandertreelimb]

And he met THE Eugene Krabs from SpongeBob fame. Of course you should give him some sort of tip.

[@paperbagproduction_s]

Life be like that sometimes

[@PELOKETCHUP]

reeeeel

[@midsamurai]

alr bro

[@Halo_Legend]

Whentimes? I'm not an optimist. Must be nice.

[@nolancoulombe1950]

So that’s you in the brickfilm?

[@theplasmatron3306]

Life cereal

[@Splatific]

I need this guy’s level of optimism

[@ThatPenguin]

No.

[@DeusGaming-xh1nl]

​@@ThatPenguinseems like we have a pessimist here. You need some optimism in your life.

[@ThatPenguin]

@@DeusGaming-xh1nl no I'm saying having that level of optimism is unhealthy

[@DeusGaming-xh1nl]

@@ThatPenguin no it isn't? In that situation pessimism doesn't help the situation at all. You can wallow in your misery at the unfortunate situation but it won't help anything.

[@ThatPenguin]

@@DeusGaming-xh1nl I guess u right... Uhh I was wrong- AAAAAH THE PAIN OF ADMITTING STUPIDITY MY GREATEST WEAKNESS!!!

[@QBproductions_]

As an optimist, I can confirm this is how we go about our lives

[@AstroStudios19]

Yea dude.

[@cieloazul1205]

Your the guy from loft studios super cool

[@shaunstudios163]

Snakes may take my clothes but can’t ruin my smile

[@MotionGoing]

Wow, a fellow optimist, i thought i was the only one left…

[@randomwarehousestudios]

Ah yes this how we be

[@TompkinsAnimation]

Truly a “I have no enemies” moment 👌🔥

[@You-are-definitely-right-but]

I have no enemies, I just have a lot of people who hate me

[@BethanyMitchell-r2d]

So true @@You-are-definitely-right-but

[@blakearius]

I am very glad an obscure anime quote is this popular.

[@victuz]

@@blakearius I don't think Vinland Saga is that obscure anymore at this point.

[@blakearius]

​@@victuzYour prob right, but my bar is set at anime I can convince my brother to watch. Death note and attack on titan s1 for instance.

[@TheFansOfFiction]

I need more media representarion of relentless optimists who are absolutely _not_ naive or innocent or undamaged like people assume they are. Most of the time optimists in media (and sometimes real life) get dunked on as the dumb, comic relief, punching bag character or hated for getting everything "handed to them on a silver platter." But the real world needs beacons of hope. We need characters who are optimists because they've seen the worst the world has to offer and came out the other side. Things don't turn out okay; you make them okay -- or, at least, cling tightly to what is.

[@Kip450]

Like the protagonist Prince Myshkin from Dostoyevsky’s _The Idiot._

[@PaxtheDreamer]

You should watch "Everything Everywhere All at Once"

[@infernyxfire]

I feel like Spider-Man in most of his appearances falls into this category... which is why I'm such a big fan of him

[@xboxpenguin8705]

Thorfinn in Vinland Saga, what a king

[@ClaireDufaure]

Luffy in One Piece. His optimism literaly saves lives

[@theduke9292]

My grandpa told me this when I was a kid and it’s been my motto ever since “If you look for light you will find it. But if you look for darkness that is all you will ever see.” I blame him for making me a optimist

[@stopper0203]

That's some good wisdom

[@DavidCruickshank]

Is your grandpa uncle iroh??

[@suyunbek1399]

​@@DavidCruickshankno, actually uncle Iroh is his grandpa, he's Zuko's son.

[@theduke9292]

@@DavidCruickshank actually funny you mention that because at one point I asked him about that and he revealed to me this “I often look to the wisdom of other people because no one can know everything.” Which was his way of saying he totally stole it from Iroh

[@infinity_sh4816]

damn

[@randomwarehousestudios]

This is what true inner peace looks like

[@TheLEGOZora]

*piece (lego reference most people won't get)

[@matthewjones39]

@@TheLEGOZoraBruh what

[@jacksonbaye7920]

@@TheLEGOZorait seems you were right about a person not getting it

[@taramaforhaikido7272]

True.

[@matthewjones39]

@@jacksonbaye7920 I think I get it but if it’s what I think it is it’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard

[@HBob_HB]

He never ceases to smile, what a nice guy.

[@ZGlove.]

For if his smile ceases, he too will cease.

[@ፔ̇̈]

His smile is printed directly onto his head, so it’s kinda hard for it to cease.

[@ፔ̇̈]

His smile is printed directly onto his head, so it’s kinda hard for it to cease.

[@MrMeowstic7]

I expected copium. But that's just straight up optimism at its finest

[@Altered999]

Optimism is a coping mechanism, but who said coping mechanisms were inherently a bad thing?

[@angelgarcia4641]

@@Altered999and pessimism isn’t?

[@LegoAnimations6370]

The wellbeing of the Lego Guy is entirely determined by what head he is wearing. The Old School Lego minifigures had only a one feeling, happy. They had very optimistic view of the World. Nowadays there are thousands of different Lego heads, happy, sad, angry, etc. Not so simple and optimistic anymore.

[@jismeraiverhoeven]

"Being a pessimist is great! Im either right or pleasantly surprised"

[@strangecolouredbird]

I love that quote more than anything

[@physe8052]

That's a very optimistic take on pessimism.

[@killbythebook4462]

That kind is narcissism when you want to be right in a bad situation, and you could be doing better for others

[@CrusaderBro]

Sometimes we need to stay positive. Keep up the good work Ed!

[@CasualCat64]

Will do

[@leonardorolingstella8554]

Honestly he’s right for being optimistic here, he survived several car crashes & the snake just took off his shirt, he’s lucky to still be breathing & in one piece

[@captaincrunch394]

“An opportunity to meditate due to lack of material goods, how nice.”

[@thecluckster3908]

This is so real, there’s always a bright side to things. Those flowers at the end were very pretty :)

[@Servo_M]

Suddenly, fire!

[@ፔ̇̈]

The ones behind him looked nicer.

[@ljproductions4026]

Man that Lego guy is a true warrior the fact that he went through all that and survived and chooses to be positive makes him a hero at heart ❤️

[@Q3VyaW9zaXR5YnJvdWdodGl0YmFjaw]

I would like your comment but then I would ruin the perfect 69 so.... 👍

[@PixelaGames2000]

Yes! This is exactly what it’s like. As an optimist myself, I can confirm. Like can get pretty hard and scary, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make it better. Always keep your inner childhood spirit alive, because without it…you’ll forget how to have fun…and be happy. Also, even Optimists…get anxious. I’m an optimist, but even I get anxious and doubtful sometimes.

[@ssg-eggunner]

Well I can't make it better tough

[@ፔ̇̈]

@@ssg-eggunnerDon’t feel bad man, it’s impossible. Life treats some people better than others, and those treated better have a harder time empathizing, like OC here.

[@Uthael_Kileanea]

This guy is so lucky. Any (or several) of the following things could've happened in addition: The bus could've splashed a puddle of piss. He could've been severely injured in any of the traffic accidents. Instead of losing the money he had on him and his shirt, he himself could've been stolen for organ harvesting. There could've been fresh concrete where he sat. There could've been a wasp nest in the plant nearby. He could've been allergic to the flower's pollen. The weather could've been much worse. Yes. Nice day today. Just a minor setback.

[@worldvador7046]

Yeah but what if he was stolen for organ harvesting. Are you saying he's lucky he escaped? What if he wasn't depressed about it? Are you saying he's lucky he was never depressed about it? What if the same dude successfully stole him again? Are you saying he's lucky to have seen the outside world? This sounds like a form of toxic positivity. LOL!

[@hurion]

being an optimist in todays society(or really any age) is a super power

[@ፔ̇̈]

Super delusion, more like it.

[@hurion]

@@ፔ̇̈ and we found the negative Nancy. Worrying about the future = disillusioned from the present Worrying about the past = disillusioned Being content in the moment with what happens = living in reality. Get good, noob.

[@501stLego]

@@hurion not being an optimist doesn't make you a pessimist. there's such thing as believing in realism. in reality, neither being optimistic or pessimistic is good. pessimistic you hate most of everything and optimistic youre setting yourself up to be picked on. just think real. not too happy or too sad.

[@angelgarcia4641]

We honestly need more optimism and optimistic characters tbh

[@tangotay.]

theres still good things in bad days. great animation

[@ፔ̇̈]

But the bad days outweigh the good things. That’s why the bad days always matter more.

[@TheProfessor-TB]

Mr. Krabs hit different.

[@WhistlingStickman]

I'm a prospective optimist. I won't lie to myself or others and say that something is good when it isn't, but I fully believe in the goodness to come. In that, there is nothing that can sway me. The future will be beautiful.

[@JonGhostz]

What you’re describing is called being a realist. It is someone who knows when to be optimistic or pessimistic when the situation calls for it, i.e. an appropriate response

[@JonGhostz]

@@WhistlingStickman well I guess you’re an optimist then

[@themindeclectic9821]

I call this idealism. Might not be the most technically accurate, but I understand it as a spectrum that goes Pessimism, Realism, Idealism, and then Optimism. It works out nicely for me

[@WhistlingStickman]

@@themindeclectic9821 I think thinking about it as a spectrum is the wrong way to go. Sometimes if we attempt to 'order' how we think about things, we end up pigeonholing and end up with classification errors. In this instance, I think there are various ways to look at things that flavors one's outlook that can't really be seen as a singular vector. For instance, some people might live moment by moment, without regard for future prospects, and some people might be 'farsighted', in a way, willing to sacrifice their moments for future prospects. The one who lives moment to moment might be in flux as to whether or not you can consider him an optimist, realist, etc, to the point where the terms are useless and 'apathy' might be a better descriptor altogether. And what do you make of the other scenario? Is someone who sees sysiphus-like sacrifice for the forseeable future necessary for the future to be good, is that person a pessimist or an optimist? Both at the same time? It's good to be aware of the perspectives of other people, consider them, and test with introspection and thought experiments to see if they reflect reality, but you shouldn't get too hung up on labels. A duck is a duck, it doesn't know it's a mallard, it doesn't know about scientific classification. But for everything we know about a duck, it knows more than we ever will what it means to live as one. If you've read all this and I haven't bored you to death, congratulations. I commend you!

[@rubyredraccoon7580]

i feel the exact same! it is such a nice way to live, knowing that no matter what, joy is inevitable and good things are always being set into motion

[@yellow6572]

“Oh well I can always wait” “At least it wasn’t fatal” “Wow two hits? Lucky me I’m still breathing” “I can make that money back” “Hope the snake likes the shirt”

[@capybarafilmstudios1620]

That feeling you get when you're an optimist talking to a pessimist.

[@soufianegamerpro]

man i wish if i was that optimistic, i will never feel depressed ever again

[@jjmcsparin7287]

Rather be an optimist than a grumpy depressed cynic that hates everything.

[@caiden3396]

Some people confuse pessimism with realism and confuse optimism with delusion. Toxic positivity and setting oneself up for disappointment are bad but so is toxic negativity. I believe society is going to get worse for awhile, but I believe eventually, after serious hardship, things will start improving. And with some things, holding onto hope and not focusing too much on the negative or what's wrong with things are good.

[@crunchybro123]

I’d be like “that was great I gotta tell someone” only to have nobody believe i came out of any of that unharmed

[@49crows]

the way i feel about optimism is that it isn't a naivety or ignorance, but an act of defiance to entropy. we need to find the good in the world because its genuinely hard to keep moving forward in this world full of such horror and tragedy. there's a lot wrong in the world, but we don't need to play a part in its cruelty, we all have a responsibility to make the lives of other people better, to our community. and in some cases, there is no community, so the responsibility instead becomes to make one. its important to say that if anyone isn't an optimist, or doesn't think about optimism like me, there's no personal failure, nor should anyone going through a rough time be blamed for it. if you're someone feeling like the world is cruel, and how could you not with the ongoing g-nocide in Gaza, in the Congo, across all the world, you are honestly completely right. and it's okay to not be okay because of how messed up this world can be at times.

[@taramaforhaikido7272]

As someone that knows no fear or anger anymore, as someone that enjoys being a targets that has starred down the barrel of g-uns and handling volatile situations, as someone that knows murderers, I can confirm that this is accurate. It's all about how one reacts and responds to situations. "Whatever happens, happens". Best to accept it. Most deny it.

[@Abridgimation]

Was expecting a piano to fall on him at the end

[@lynashmcmash4427]

Truly a "this is fine" moment.

[@bluecrossfire2375]

I mean bad things will always happen in different ways, but if you focus on the past, you wont move on to the better futrue and miss out on the fun/good times. But what doesnt kill you makes you stronger in a way, the more you endure the more you are able to resist it, so the little things wont really upset you as much but you can still move on and find better situations

[@ashamatronichow2226]

In his defense, the weather was impeccable that day😂

[@RustyLEGOAnimations]

Be like this guy.

[@PELOKETCHUP]

hehehe

[@akiradkcn]

You try being like him first

[@taramaforhaikido7272]

Already am. It's great.

[@ፔ̇̈]

Be delusional?

[@themarvelman7104]

Homie is is living hate free, not a care in the world. Seriously though, even though this was a shorter one, this was still an amazing animation. I thought the animation was really great, the set design was very nice and the humor was funny. Again, despite the fact how short this one was, I still had a really fun time watching it. Keep up with all of your amazing work Edbound, I always loved getting to see more from you. #BringBackKrabsinNam

[@colterbrown3679]

Y’know, you’re really not wrong. Fantastic animation, by the way.

[@MetalBricks]

Him missing the bus then getting ran over twice then mr krabs stealing his money then the snake taking his shirt got me dead 😂😂 but seriously life do be beatin you up like that sometimes don't let it ruin your happiness

[@gamertypeawesome]

what do you mean "sometimes"

[@ChadVulpes]

@@gamertypeawesome Some days are worse than others.

[@chilfang2422]

man just summarized the entire video

[@BobRossCat]

The yellow Lego man with short brown hair, a white t-shirt with a design on the front and blue pants walking up to the city street as his bus drove by, then getting run over by another Lego person with a pale complexion, a gray beanie, a white long sleeved shirt with a design on the front and navy blue pants who is riding a green motorcycle, then getting run over once more by yet another Lego person with a pale complexion, short black hair, and a bright red shirt who is driving a light blue car (And is driving on the wrong side of the road based on the direction the Lego person with a pale complexion, a gray beanie, a white long sleeved shirt with a design on the front and navy blue pants who was riding a green motorcycle was going,) then after that a Lego Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob coming up to the man and stealing his one Lego dollar bill, leaving after, and then a red Lego snake slithering up to the man and ripping his white t with a design on the front off and slithering away, then the man looks up slightly at the road most likely in shock, then sitting down on the same city sidewalk he just came from, then gazing at a bouquet of Pink, Yellow and Red wildflowers, then looking to the right side of him and saying “Nice day today.” in a male voice, got me dead 😂😂

[@DerpyTC]

@@BobRossCatblind homies appreciate this

[@exandiier]

the darker it gets, the lighter the bright-side shines. the less you have to be grateful for, the more desperately need gratitude. always searching for a reason live because otherwise you don't have one. clinging to every bit of joy amongst the misery.

[@Edbound]

I made this video because i was feeling a lot like this and i have been feeling more and more of these sentiments lately and it is hard but its all we got

[@themindeclectic9821]

"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you"

[@SoundWaveTransformers]

Every time I see a Lego character with that hair and that smile I instantly think of Zane

[@ledekou1983]

I'll keep that in mind the next time I encounter one of those fiendish, shirt-stealin' snakes.

[@r.j.6811]

Man this look and feel of classic old brickfilms... bring me so much joy and memories. I used to make and be obsessed by these. Love it

[@puffton9782]

As a pessimist I can confirm that this is the average day in the life of an optimist

[@rileymorgan4879]

The bus didnt stop at the bus stop. The guy on the scooter purposefully swerved into him. The person in the car drove on the wrong side of the rode. Mr. Krabs stole his money. The snake stole his shirt. This was a coordinated hit...

[@HellishSpoon]

Indomitable will power

[@mandalorianperseus4662]

As a realist, this happens too much and is too true

[@NateSchulte]

This is precisely why I’ve always thought that old smiling face on the minifigure heads to be a little offsetting. Like they’re smiling on the outside, but mentally breaking down on the inside

[@lordasayt]

getting robbed by Mr. Krabs is cRaZy

[@Madwhiterice]

Bro I’m such an optimist my friends make fun of me for it 😭 and we had a fight over whether optimism or pessimism is better (optimism for the win)

[@captainabazor8303]

I love this animation! I love how the Lego man's hair looks like a Reese's peanut butter cup!

[@Wolf-Express]

It feels like 2010, and i like it.

[@melondasher]

i just cannot not see Zane here and this just makes it even better

[@stopmotionlegobirck]

Yes Edbound! Another great tale for me after a rough day at school!

[@QueenFondue]

You know what, I'm proud of him.

[@RyanMcMahon-bz7ri]

“You be optimistic, I’ll be realistic.” -Uncle Frank, 1990

[@Dewfilms]

Just wanted to take a moment & say that this is (IMHO) your greatest brickfilm...it simply & perfectly captures the eternal optimism that we should all have... especially at our worst point...well done my good sir, well done

[@joeyfamous7134]

Mr Krabbs taking his money took me off guard 😂

[@sebas._o2683]

I once asked my grandpa about why the most optimistic & charismatic people end up having the most troublesome type of eventualities. And he responded to me “When you you go to a garden, which flower do you end up picking?”. Now everything’s clear to me

[@Kraxel-North]

I strive to live my life like this Optimism is a skill

[@LEGOCOOKING]

great animation

[@someguy165]

I believe the stoics said something along the lines of "you can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you react."

[@pyroxlego]

This animation is SO GOOD. I’m jealous asf

[@A-guy34]

I read this as how to feels to be an optometrist 💀

[@androidunit56]

Those flowers sure were beautiful

[@edjames734]

Mr Krabs taking the cash made me crack up 😂

[@Individualthatisabsorbant]

As an optimist, this hits me on a spiritual level.

[@Breadman-k6d]

Everything is awesome!

[@marijajanicijevic8211]

"Everything's best in the best of all worlds." Candide, Voltaire (my translation)

[@justjosie4940]

That literally exactly it. Life is so hard and the world is fucked up. There's also flowers

[@calumzmemez5075]

You can be robbed and hit by a car. But hey roses are pretty neat

[@Briggzywhoanimates]

Amazing masterpiece

[@WhoThisMonkey]

You know what, I've felt incredible happiness when at the lowest point of my life. Happiness is trult felt when suffering is all around as it stands out.

[@naterouse7003]

No matter what he still wears a smile on his face 😊

[@aosandstone5493]

I think over the years I am slowly transitioning to an optimist

[@sanga1380]

Everyone else I see, taking about the guy being optimistic and stuff Me- HEY LEAVE ZANE ALONE HE HAS BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH!

[@Eli_the_fiend]

The instructions to fit in, have like you and always be happy!"

[@nonstopanimations101]

That snake exposed him so hard yo

[@PELOKETCHUP]

snake moment

[@HuxleyBerg]

He’s gonna eat a burrito later, so brave

[@The_Door-Man42]

A good example of how to live everyday.

[@2Deep.]

Well, yeah. We're still alive to cuddle.

[@ErikTongStudios]

as a pessimist i can confirm this is how i think my day will go

[@TheLEGOZora]

We need more of this attitude.

[@JDMaverick6714]

Me today honestly 😢. Thanks for the good laugh man 😅😇

[@lynashmcmash4427]

Me today in the future✨

[@Little-Buster]

What a nice day today. To become a Villain!

[@mikeschouten7680]

"it is what it is"

[@Dusks_Logged_On]

Meanwhile I’m crying over my headphones getting stuck on door handles 😅

[@JuicyMullet801]

This is the way, the only way not to crumble under the pressure & stresses of life

[@JGBricks]

Sometimes hope and positivity is all you need to get through tough times

[@ineophobe]

that motorbike had it out for him

[@feritye767]

people who are usually depressed when a small thing puts them in a good mood

[@UnclePhil6705]

When you are optimistic, you become unconquerable.

[@dolofonosesostrefis]

... I read the title as optometrist and honestly I might need one...

[@S1nkit420]

Literally did not care what it was about saw lego, clicked, dropped like, enjoyed stop motion, dropped comment, and left, much love… LEGO FOREVER

[@datankz2498]

You know what they say! Somethings in life are bad, they can really make you mad. Other things just make you swear and curse. When you're chewing on life's gristle, don't grumble, give a whistle! And this'll help things turn out for the best, and!

[@raymond6845]

For real, and it feels so good

[@TGTKgaming]

Ah man I love my good days

[@pauljames6303]

One must imagine Bricyphus happy

[@veloc.raptor9136]

Inspiring. Like that wouldve happened regardless but he kept happy and positive..

[@meep3899]

now do a sequel: how it feels to be a pessimist

[@meep3899]

and then a sequel to that: how it feels to be mist

[@justsomeguy8597]

it is what it is man, hes lucky to be alive