I am a fragile, broken man

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[@watersilk]

oooh this was pretty good i especially thought the girl was beautiful and very good act

[@watersilk]

thanks 4 having me it was fun and nice to see how it came together :))

[@yonasegeleta9833]

You were so good in this!!!

[@skotdude]

What a simp, where'd you find her, the dump? The dump truck? Anyway why can't I find matching socks?

[@danielboxx-]

same

[@MrMightyZ]

And both with strong attitude and shiny smiling which we can feel from seeing. Keep going.

[@jverkaik100]

It's weird how some people can spend so much time on things that are incredibly pointless, silly, and that add literally nothing of value to the world. I'm glad she came to her senses and put the guitar down to help you figure out the relative sizes of those toy men.

[@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames]

Organizing the tiny men is a metaphor your getting your ducks in a row and perspective.

[@zac9311]

@@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames would you stop reading into things and contributing your perspective to the discussion gosh

[@Ler-ky1tz]

​@@zac9311gosh GOSH!!

[@andrewhilbert4790]

​​@@Ler-ky1tzgosh oh jeeze gosh..GOSH jeeze oh gilly gosh

[@alecrichards8574]

Gosh darn good golly​@@andrewhilbert4790

[@alexmartens]

Joel's instant booing at Tiana is like the voice inside my head that instantly boos whenever I make an important life decision

[@CowToes]

I know that feeling.

[@jenniferbauman]

As your doctor, you should stop making decisions 👩‍⚕️

[@jsnams]

Sorry that's just me booing at your decisions cause I dislike them

[@ElDuderinoh]

@@Key.Fantasyas your dad, you should stop being a lawyer

[@swettyspaghtti]

im just glad it wasnt another Joel music push. YUCK

[@yelyahcos]

at the start of the video you can see joel feels like the smallest, but by the end he is definitely the shortest

[@zeemdotexe]

That's the most beautiful thing I've read in the last 46 minutes❤️

[@catvomitsoup]

oh my god...thank you for saying thiss.

[@hauntswargaming]

As someone who is also trying to get his little guys in a row from smallest to biggest, I relate to this.

[@marcusjensen835]

I’m working on biggest to smallest, any tips?

[@hauntswargaming]

@@marcusjensen835 start with the biggest

[@burnttoast111]

@@hauntswargaming That's a fatal mistake. Two of my roommates at the old folks home passed away from starting with the biggest ones. Come to think of it, might have only been one of them. The other was into auto-erotic asphyxiation. You should always start in the middle. Like with a jigsaw puzzle or a pudding.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

@@marcusjensen835 Look for the different ones.

[@PeterSather]

Smallest to shortest*

[@ToxicBanana]

The way you played a fragile, broken man in this one really resonated with me as a fragile, broken woman

[@darkalley8595]

It is hard to love ourselves when nobody loves us, but it is an effort we must do precisely because of our loneliness. May Jesus bless you. Love yourself. It's so important.

[@reallyanotheruser7290]

It is hard to love ourselves when nobody loves us, but it is an effort we must do precisely because of our loneliness. May the flying spaghetti monster cast an aura with unlimited duration and 150% increased aura effect to magically enchant you. Love yourself. It's so important.

[@F00Lsmack]

Booo get a room why don'tcha?

[@bryannsotomayor2575]

you guys should definitely have fragile, broken sex together

[@Flourfiending]

@@reallyanotheruser7290Le epicly trolled.

[@sonicsupersam7793]

My favourite part is when Joel said “now I am become fragile, organiser of height”

[@resileaf9501]

I like when Joel said "It's heighting time" and he heighted all over them.

[@truthwatcher2096]

No joke is every funny for so many times

[@sonicsupersam7793]

@@truthwatcher2096 overused jokes are the best jokes

[@EnclaveSgt]

Definitely one of the jokes of all time

[@phoebexxlouise]

This was a poignant sketch. There's a lot of gold in this hill. It had a lot to say about how egos can get in the way of us doing things. What's more important? Lining up the little man? Playing guitar? Supporting your partner and making them feel special and valid? Cheering your friends on? Working on things together? Do we hold each other back by needing love? Lots to think about and your cute little cabin is such a flex

[@sanjuanfromsomewhere]

You put it in such beautiful words, thank you

[@stolensentience]

Ikr I couldn’t stop smiling

[@kevinlasher2812]

yeah no, not really. but you said it nicely.

[@antlerbraum2881]

Very well said

[@mollusckscramp4124]

Also I wonder if by constantly needing to help someone "get their little guys in a row", do we sacrifice our own pursuits for happiness? And when we achieve those pursuits, do we find it necessary to filter or downplay them so as to not shift the light of focus from someone's struggle? Is there any longevity to be found in servitude to a fragile, broken one? Will love and devotion always prevail if we sacrifice our selfrespect?

[@thew0rm105]

This was the video equivalent of shards of glass going into my eyes

[@HipHopAn0n]

😵😵

[@Joel-Haver]

Like in a good way?

[@thew0rm105]

@@Joel-HaverI mean…Where’d you get this video? The dump truck?

[@ElDuderinoh]

@@thew0rm105you hear this guy?

[@jimmyhoe3529]

@@ElDuderinoh Loudest and clearest pile of flaming hot cheeto dump I reckon I've ever

[@josh34578]

I like how her character doesn't have an emotional reaction to his booing, or take it personally, but knows something else is going on. I've really been trying to be like that recently, less reactive to or impacted by what others say or do, and to try to approach with empathy. Not that you let others walk over you, but just to start with trying to understand. It's not easy, but I think it is worthwhile.

[@100dead]

She has a reaction that starts out a little upset, but yeah, after some thinking, she boils it down to confusion and intrigue. Very useful mindset to have.

[@grimgaunt.]

boooo :)

[@BenjaminRegen]

May your life be full of joy and satisfaction. Bless you for trying. It's so hard.

[@Corrupted]

Boo, where did this guy get this idea from, the dumpster di.. the dump? what an idiot, only idiots think like this

[@lauraadams4496]

Thank you for putting the words to your thoughts on this

[@asstronaut1155]

People always describe movies as having a "dreamlike" quality, usually when they have trippy or surreal imagery, but for me Joel's videos are the most spot-on example of this. Usually dreams are mundane, set in familiar yet unusal spaces, with conversations that seem nonsensical but also reflect real world fears, anxieties, etc. Like in this video, Joel's character is clearly feeling inadequate, comparing himself too much to his friend, trying and failing to accomplish seemingly pointless tasks. This, to me, is the perfect recreation of what dreams feel like.

[@timopper5488]

How can someone be so gentle, loving, kind, and supportive, all while also taking zero offense and not just immediately lashing out in retaliation? She’s a keeper.

[@warrenhepburn9285]

You know this is a sketch right?

[@Drakoman07]

@@warrenhepburn9285prove it

[@Drakoman07]

@Drakoman07 Prove what? That this is a sketch? What, what.. you uhhh, you think you can prove that? That’s easy pal. Here, take a look. See there’s Joel, he’s a uhhh a small broken man. See? That’s fiction. Joel is instead the guy who stepped on the landmine.

[@Drakoman07]

@Drakoman07 ok tough guy quit replying to yourself

[@warrenhepburn9285]

@@Drakoman07 huh? I’m so lost

[@BartTheBardOfficial]

That shot of the guitar in the end hit different though. Like, she can't put energy into what she loves cause she's with someone who is having such a hard time that she has to put energy into what he loves. Deep stuff, Joel!

[@MattXShaver]

We have now entered what film historians refer to as Joel Haver's "Yellow Phase". A natural evolution from his Blue Phase. Remarkable.

[@cobaltno51]

are the colours referring to the phases a body goes though after being shredded by a landmine?

[@KalashVodka175]

@@cobaltno51they are a reference to the colours on those different heighted little fellas

[@BenjaminRegen]

Ummmmm

[@Computertypad]

I'm really glad Joel saved this friendship by admitting defeat. That was his win. She seems like a very nice person.

[@youregonnaburnalright7333]

Are you talking about the video or real life?

[@Computertypad]

I let you decide, but you don't have to either@@youregonnaburnalright7333

[@apotheotic]

I actually got a bit emotional at the kindness she showed Joel in this one. Really wholesome :)

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

I feel that

[@AnthonyFlack]

Isn't the joke that his pathetic neediness is actually crushing her talent?

[@jadesded]

@@AnthonyFlack that's certainly an interpretation you could take away, I usually just like to call it 'helping a friend in need'

[@TDPEquinox]

@@AnthonyFlack Or, she could clearly tell that he's a fragile, broken man, and needed a W.

[@sanjuanfromsomewhere]

​@@AnthonyFlack i think it's about perspective, her being the bigger person, and having her priorities straight, her self-esteem is secure while he's falling apart, she can show him the full song later, he can apologize for his attitude later, and he already said he liked it so far, at that moment she saw him in need and understood that insisting on continuing with her music right then was pettier than him wanting to organize the toys, because his need for emotional support seemed deeper and more urgent than her need for support with her music, she wanted to love her friend in need more than she wanted to play her music to him

[@SuperAwesomeBlair]

The final shot of her abandoned guitar is so sad, as she puts aside developing her talent to comfort Joel's man-child character.

[@kennyg1358]

It's a flaw of modern affluent society. Sacrificing the time and energy of the smart and strong for the weak and useless.

[@misanthrobot]

I don't agree with this sentiment but I am going to respect you

[@user-tv3mc5tr9b]

I think it could have been more like her supporting her friend during a hard time for him. Even though his hobby seems pointless to us it means alot for him and being the good friend she is shes willing to help him.

[@stationminute]

A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to measure little guys from smallest to shortest.

[@Kink_Shaman]

If I were Joel’s friend, I would use sandpaper to shave down some of the little people to make them different heights.

[@steeliewheelies]

If I were one of those little people I’d run the heck away with a couple of close friends and hide from the giant sandpaper monster together so that we can be the tallest and get the most attention from Joel and his friend

[@RigbyMadewell]

why...? they're already different sizes. that just sounds cruel

[@RPanda3S]

Some people just want to watch the world sand

[@rianantony]

Nice, might be a good idea to have a saw on you, since it'd be easier to shorten the ones that need a lotta shortening. That's very kind of you, to Joel, not the little guys, i don't think they will like it

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Do it slowly, sanding just a tiny bit from one guy one day, and another guy another day. But start with the tallest one, otherwise they'll all be too short.

[@localolivegarden5352]

as someone with adhd and autism i relate to this video very hard tbh just feels to me like its a good representation of what it feels like to not be able to understand and excel at the things neurotypical people can, and how getting assistance can really help or yknow maybe im looking too much into it and this is just a video of a guy trying to organize his little guys in a row lol either way, great video joel 👍

[@brechdt]

I too think this video is more than just a video :)

[@samuelwitt9782]

I don't know if this is something you'd do, but I think we'd enjoy hearing you talk about your projects. Like how they do actor's discussing their biggest roles, you could do one where you go across your favorite videos and discuss your process and ideas on creating them. :)

[@danielwitt1793]

Boooooo! Boooooo! Where'd they get this idea, the dumpster?

[@SolarFlairYT]

I second this!!!

[@AndrewExperience]

Yeah!

[@samgraef3028]

How is it possible that every human Joel comes into contact with is also a good actor?

[@Bruno-cb5gk]

maybe he just doesn't show the bad ones or he's just a great director

[@_AirWolf_]

Some directors just know who to cast for all the right reasons, Joel is one of those directors. Makes me think of Christopher Nolan

[@scarletice]

In addition to him probably being a good director, people that take filmmaking seriously tend to surround themselves with like-minded individuals. So he probably knows lots of good actors because he hangs out with lots of actors.

[@SirCommoner]

cuz he's a great director

[@baTonkaTruck]

Because we are all actors, pretending we are separate people. We forget that it’s all an act, for fun, to honor the miracle of being.

[@AzureTheAvian]

God, I felt this. When you feel like you’re constantly losing every single day, even the smallest things feel so crushing. Something silly can feel like a life or death struggle, and seeing others succeed easily can make you feel even worse about yourself. You might not be saying anything out loud, but your internal thoughts are just like this fragile, broken man.

[@RecklessBen]

That song was like shards of glass in my ears but in the best way possible. So beautiful

[@TheOrian34]

That hushed voice scene felt so raw. Loving it as always.

[@mateuszbielecki1551]

I literally cried during his breakdown. It was so exaggerated and unrealistic but at the same time so relatable on some fundamental level. We've all felt like that at some point and it's great to see it. It's great to see a fragile, broken man getting so much love and understanding. Thank you Joel for this beautiful film, touching as always.

[@kieranmaciel6195]

The song she plays is “Catholic Country” by Kings of Convenience. This was literally the song I was learning on guitar this past week; wild.

[@watersilk]

best song ever alert!

[@NitroGummyBear]

I was so giddy when I heard her starting to play it. That song and band has such a special place in my heart (cause of a girl of course)

[@Markm8]

“Well they better be listening” might be the best line in the channel

[@heather9344]

As silly as this was, that ending shot was kind of ominous/melancholic. By helping the fragile man, she put her project on hold. Will she finish her song? Or will she be destined to pursue the Sisyphus task of smallest to shortest...smallest to tallest?

[@saldownik]

She has the right idea to pull Joel up, but her methods of giving him baby points may be suboptimal.

[@SimpleStory95]

I feel the same way, but when I watched a second time, I think the timing of the ending line is perfect, and lifts the scene back up at the last moment, leaving you with both emotions. It left me feeling like it's natural to feel sad if your friend is so fragile they can't give you attention/space, but ultimately it's usually better to give them the care they need, if you have the ability/energy. Someone's comment also mentioned it could be a metaphor for a child/parent relationship, and I agree. I would go further though and say you could see a 'fragile friendship' as being very similar to a child/parent relationship at times.

[@kasperv967]

Yeah, I cant help but feel mixed emotion by her relenting just to make him feel better. Sometimes the little figures just are all the same size, and you have to come to terms with that.

[@TheSillyPiglet]

Seeing this fragile, broken man being fragile and broken made me cry because I really felt how fragile and broken he was and it reminded me of how fragile and broken I am as a fragile, broken man.

[@zambonibob2026]

As someone who struggles a lot from depression and anxiety. This hit really deep, and from what I interpret from it, just made me feel some really intense emotions. It really does feel like this sometimes. Thanks Joel.

[@misanthrobot]

I struggle with depression and psychosis too. It's nice to find people who can relate. This is one of my favorite sketches from Joel.

[@kalo6661]

She plays very well..I miss my guitar. Good seeing you doing stuff Joel.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Find a guitar. There are incredibly good guitars for cheap right now, more so than at any time in the past. On the used market, they're even cheaper. I couldn't live without at least one guitar-well, I could technically live, but I wouldn't want to.

[@GregorBarclay]

@@sundaynightdrunkyeah, a $20 thrift store guitar is 1000 times better than no guitar.

[@Joze1090]

Geez, what a supportive friend. I think anyone would be lucky to have such a lovely person

[@Tarufox]

I love how this is just about really being here and listening to your friend, helping them through something that might be silly or trivial but clearly still bothering them.

[@Darthtengren]

this hit me in a very personal place, i am so glad to see i'm not the only one that struggles like this. thank you for this!

[@elcarpo379]

Had to pause the video mid bite at "very realistic poster, we gotta take that down, we shouldn't have such a realistic poster hung up" because I was about to choke and die from laughing

[@klerpy1331]

This was in many ways, a masterpiece

[@UnofficialCyane]

She's so patient, it's adorable. Nice hairstyle too

[@saldownik]

I think she is patiently sabotaging him.

[@timtamslam28]

Damn, this touched me. Feeling different from others and feeling like no one understands you. But there’s a beautiful connection that happens when someone tries to see things from your perspective, that really got me

[@Toddos]

Love that your sketches can end so wholesomely

[@BlakeRosier]

Joel always win baby game cause I always call him baby cause I love him

[@gamesdeen3768]

Why am I suddenly crying so hard after it cut back to the guitar sitting against the bed

[@DillonDank]

Lady: what do you think of Russian dolls? Joel: They're full of themselves!

[@timopper5488]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KG-jh4on]

This might be my favorite sketch you've done Joel, me and my spouse were dying watching it

[@dolorlux4612]

I'm mesmerized by the furniture and style of the room, it feels refreshing and open. Just a relaxed fresh-air kinda vibe. Interior decoration gets a 10/10 on the chill meter.

[@keylethairashari]

She is so patient and kind to Joel, I loved that. Made me feel good

[@Cyranek]

really disappointed that I didn't get to see the little guys in proper order

[@classica1fungus]

Hope to see more of you two this is great

[@pepesalas1398]

Joel your movie making skills have always been good, but your acting... man, I got chills from that performance dude. Keep doing what you love and we'll keep loving what you do!!

[@TomDrohan]

Joel's acting is so convincing

[@RecklessBen]

Woah this is actually so deep. Joel was just projecting his own problems onto other people. There’s so many lessons to be learned from this.

[@Ddarkan]

This is my favorite video that you've made. Thank you. That is all.

[@nostalji93]

What an emotional rollercoaster. I was even pissed at Joel for interrupting the song. Its really a beautiful piece.

[@briankelly1240]

The acting in this was...touching

[@Veneer22]

Man this one hit me hard today. I just made a lot of progress on a project I'm working on today and someone really gave me a low blow. This cheered me up and made me realize I'm just being a silly goose. Thank you for cheering me up Joel. Trips me out how this came out a couple hours after the event. Now I can go to sleep, it's past midnight here in Asia.

[@lautreamontg]

Man, I just love the design and decoration of that room.

[@erikundluis8388]

she is the best, for example, for a person who doesn't think egoistically and approaches him but talks to him calmly, asks him what he's doing and why and she responds perfectly to him and just goes along with it. If there were more people like that in the world, there would be a lot less fighting 💗

[@sparkstudies1675]

True, it's interesting to see how everybody has a different takeaway from it ❤

[@yooneunhyesarang9245]

I came from the baldurs gate video, but boy, this is gold, man! I've never saw a good skit for a while now. You are awesome, man. Keep it up! Will binge all your content when free. 🎉

[@medou2161]

Wow, one of your most heartwarming skits, Joel.

[@flamehazardaoz3648]

This is so sweet honestly

[@I_Dislike_YouTube_Handles]

This is a like a mother consoling a child for getting cyber-bullied .

[@JuneW99]

I keep coming back to this video. The little message resonates with me, makes me tear up a little. Very beautiful Joel. ❤

[@SwashbucklerSound]

Oh man. The wine glasses. Recontextualizes everything. Beautiful work.

[@wellersondrumond3176]

I don't know why, but I really resonate with this fragile, broken man

[@tyrmagistable]

Powerful stuff! Gosh dang dynamic, dramatic, delightful.

[@Improperman]

Thank you Joel, I almost cried at the last part. Keep up your great work!

[@JackLyttle]

Oh, that shot of the abandoned guitar. Heart-breaking.

[@edwardpurcell82]

its so nice to have understanding and kind friends

[@audunmagnusmoss]

That room, though! So cozy! Even though I would be a little freaked out by that incredibly realistic poster...

[@WesleyLoring2009]

You can tell by the end how Joel really changed as a person by convincing Tiana that the dolls were different heights all along.

[@cerb1221]

DUDE THE SECOND I HEARD HER PLAYING GUITAR I INSTANTLY RECOGNIZED IT AS CATHOLIC COUNTY FROM THE KINGS OF CONVENIENCE. i am literally the human shazam.

[@spiffyguacamole2545]

Joel's monologue literally made me cry a bit, goddamn.

[@orlandojunior9584]

Man, I really like your videos. I like how they make me feel. It's the same feeling when I watch a Mattias Pilhede video, and that's a compliment.

[@karlmey9202]

Instantly Fell in love with her Kind vibes. As always great video

[@Jim-vq9yg]

Size isn't always just about height. Personality counts.

[@Kyntteri]

One has the brain and someone has the little pieces. That's great teamwork.

[@TheRusselBhamrah]

it’s okay man

[@ihazcheese]

“your brain, and my little pieces” would be a fantastic concept indie EP.

[@ambrusmajor6149]

I love the shot framing in this it actually pops off

[@yonasegeleta9833]

Sweet film, made me feel things, 10/10 will watch again

[@joshuapowell4609]

One of your best ones, loved it.

[@andrewbarta6893]

I like the deeper analogy of working on something that seems hard but is easy to someone else. Reminds me of when I was trying to get my little guys organized from shortest to smalles... I mean biggest

[@ravencorvus7903]

Metaphor of a relationship right there.

[@philosophyofiron9686]

Holy crap, I've watching this almost every day for 2 months, now! lol. One of my all-time favorites - just all of the delivery and pacing, all the way through! I did something similar with each of the two Tom videos "The Last Guy You Want to Watch Movies With" and "You Guys Are Gonna Love Tom"

[@manarthemagic7714]

Why am I crying? God bless you Joel

[@NorwegianJoVideos]

Prime storytelling, deep emotion, relatable 😭

[@NarutoFreak47]

This was much cuter than I expected going in. Thanks for sharing your fragility

[@sammasters2000]

Really cool looking place. And Joel i love these camera angles. This is shot very well.

[@TheBartolomeus00]

Its a beautiful video, and something about it makes me teary-eyed. No cap.

[@Kuli24000]

You guys (guy and gal) both have that comedic timing of stutter that blows me away. Good on both of you. Keep up the good work.

[@arkurts]

this movie make me cry. love the friendship of caracters thanks

[@WojteK_the_holy_ghost]

ur story telling is so unique and great.

[@jenniferbauman]

Tiana and Joel make a great pair. So calm, so thoughtful. This reminds me of The Kids Table when Joel was traveling across the US, but now it's Europe. Haha

[@Jhost90]

Europe?

[@jenniferbauman]

@@Jhost90 Yeah, Joel went to Europe. I don't know where you've been. Lol

[@Jhost90]

@@jenniferbauman uhmm having my life and not necessarily following everything a KZbinr does? 😅 Too bad though, would have loved to bump onto him randomly!

[@jenniferbauman]

@@Jhost90 rude, but true.

[@Jhost90]

@@jenniferbauman I mean I would argue the rude thing to say would be "I don't where you've been LOL" but hey

[@antlerbraum2881]

Good video, I always enjoy how absurd yet relatable they are.

[@SmogginMog]

Theframe after Tiana sits down to help Joel, it honestly feels the guitar is rolling her eyes.

[@austinsharrett9073]

This was an exceptional piece. Very impressive

[@JacobCookMusic]

Its amazing how joel can just play himself and be funny ❤️

[@jeffreybungers6772]

"I reckon" such a good line

[@nvincenth]

This was really sweet!

[@aragnockhod7274]

It’s a lovely video. Many thanks for that Joel