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[@-Just-Potato-]

OMG HI I THINK I, FIRST LOV U BEEN WATING THIS SENC3 I WAS 3

[@-Just-Potato-]

*watching

[@chxgabe]

this is amazing

[@BURGER_b0i]

Amazing video!

[@emory-brown]

Yes sir

[@MacysKraziLife]

Andy. My wife and my girls are watching our story...on your channel. We are all in tears. Thank you so much for sharing our story with the world...when we couldn't. Salute. -John

[@brk5590]

Dude. That was so beautiful. And Honest. Thanks for sharing. What a Beautiful family u have.

[@MacysKraziLife]

@@brk5590 thank you

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

This stranger is also crying. Thank you for letting Andy share your work. It was absolutely beautiful and so heartwarming.

[@joshwagnerfilms]

Thank you for sharing, John!

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Beautiful book and gift you created for your wife. I have cried happy tears this morning.

[@Beading_Kate]

Brought tears to my eyes. It was indeed hundred times better that John made this flipbook himself, because it was so personal and touching. All the time and effort and emotions spent to make this flipbook are precious. Thank you for sharing this great story!

[@Elieelleez]

man this is inspiring, just because you don’t have ‘good art skills’ doesn’t mean that will stop you from sharing your story, this was beautiful

[@breedinginsects4785]

Ikr

[@AlixMatrix]

I agree!❤❤

[@Sage.Pawz_on_dino_mask]

Agreed and hello!

[@KushinA._UzUmakI]

Yeah

[@MiranXmm]

GACHA❤

[@nhopkins9040]

Can we appreciate how love gave him superpowers

[@nhopkins9040]

It’s a nice story and all the only reason I commented this so a feed off of comedy

[@jennyjin1617]

Some do say that love is the strongest force I however respond with violence

[@shinobukocho6077]

I respond with anger

[@imapotato4700]

He went Kamehameha and made a child

[@Shivermonke]

😂❤

[@BareKnuckleBlaze]

Respect to John, while his art skills may be limited, he truly put his heart into it, and that's all that matters

[@flitefulwantssubs402]

Takes a lot of bravery for John and his family to be so vulnerable on the internet. That he put more than 60 hours into a gift to his wife and their family is truly awe inspiring, and I think it turned out much better him doing it himself rather than hiring you. John, if you see this, I know I’m just an internet stranger but I’m proud of you.

[@MacysKraziLife]

I did see it. And thank you. Very much. ❤️

[@flitefulwantssubs402]

@@MacysKraziLife I'm glad you saw it :) have an awesome day

[@theajane6444]

WAH! John--thanks for making this flipbook and allowing Andy to share it with us. You have no idea how deeply you have affected countless people in a really special way. From the bottom of my heart--blessings on you and your family. 😍

[@firefoxmakesstuff618]

You don’t always need to be super skilled to make art

[@stephenstrange4444]

First of all what got me smiling was how respectful and understanding the whole interaction has been between you both. After seeing how many artists/creators get very rude/hostile people when things don't go their way, this soothes my soul. Second was to hear he decided to put in effort to make one himself. Which was at first unexpected, but also both incredibly sweet, wholesome, and inspiring. And after watching the flip book. Just wow. It's very well made. I've always seen past "skill" to see the work, soul, fun, and creativity put in. As I'm an artist myself who knows I couldn't be where I am now if I never started & decided to keep learning. But never until now had seen one stick figure animation that made me tear up. Best wishes to you and him. Thank you for sharing.

[@andymation]

Thank you 🙏

[@MacysKraziLife]

I am truly humbled by Andy reaching out to me. This was all him.

[@mweri00]

This is so wholesome ♥️ I was on the verge of giving up on my dreams of telling stories but this lifted me. Thank you.

[@BremeD]

what do you mean by telling stories, like writing and telling them?

[@mweri00]

@@BremeD writing them

[@BremeD]

@@mweri00 noice

[@lucifernazaedi]

John’s story is so touching, especially being an old-fashioned romantic myself. I’ve always been off and on when it came to art, but this really inspires me to make something for my family as well- the art we make with our hearts are always so precious and last longer than a lifetime.

[@dagamer667_]

This actually brought an odd memory to my mind. If you want to hear it fully, keep reading. If you don’t have much time, skip to the end. When I was 7 I saw the first flip book video of yours. It really inspired me to start making flip books which ended up getting my family and friends involved too. The creepy thing about that was one of my flip books (4 hours 200 cards give or take) was the life of a flower. The flip book ended up being a huge foreshadowing of what my life would be like. To;dr I saw an Andymation video and made a flip book. The flip book being a foreshadowing of how my life would be. Still is odd to me.

[@andymation]

I’d love to see it

[@jtc4119]

@@andymation hello

[@dagamer667_]

@@andymation I would upload it, but I don't exactly know where it is. Nor how to record a flipbook .__.

[@aiiiia9971]

That wasn't even very long. Heck, I would have been interested to hear more details, if you are comfortable sharing

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

There is much truth to the idea of life imitating art.

[@rosesonmygrave9290]

I cried. This is really inspiring, and I think the fact that you couldn't do it was the best turn of events. It really does make the flipbook and the story all the more precious.

[@MacysKraziLife]

Thank you

[@rhiannanthomas1639]

As C.S. Lewis said, always write your own love letters. It doesn't matter how "bad" they are. Everyone should do art, whether that's "bad" singing or "bad" poetry or "bad" painting. It's not about the skill, it's about the learning and the expression and how good such things are for you and for everyone around you. And the only way to get better at anything is to do it badly.

[@Ja9_TT]

🥹👏🏻

[@riffraff7942]

After watching the whole flipbook, I can safely say… it was pretty good actually

[@LarryDMitchell]

Great story and I'm sure John's wife will always cherish his flip book as well as his children. Andy thanks for sharing.

[@bensentertainmentchannelof6951]

Despite his lack of skill this is truly emotional. Even people like me get a tear in my eye. Give a massive shout out to him.

[@MacysKraziLife]

He gave me the platform to show the world. I am beyond humbled

[@johnpippin7782]

Genuinely crying, regardless of skill or animation experience this was done so well and told such a beautiful story, happy 10 years together and thank you for sharing this beautiful thing

[@iichaosii6428]

I don't understand all things in his flipbook because i am French but if was really incredible. ♥️ John

[@joshwagnerfilms]

The comments section of this video is even more uplifting than the video itself!

[@selahr.]

This was perfectly done… it’s just as beautiful and just as flawed as the real humans who lived it and the real brave human who made it. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@MacysKraziLife]

Perfect words. Thank you.

[@brk5590]

Thats so beautiful...... Thanks for sharing that. Im crying....

[@chair2945]

That was actually so heart-touching. I loved how both helped the other out when the two were going through tough times. I loved it so much! (Also, the "Kamehameha Baby Transfer".) Thanks for sharing this, Andy!

[@heidieveliinah]

I didn't think I would cry, but tears just happened, it was truly beautifully made animation, greetings from Finland 💙

[@belgianwaffle6077]

I love how he just casually rode a reindeer

[@MacysKraziLife]

Yes! Thank you! There is a story behind the reindeer lol

[@terrilynn27allen88]

This is an absolutely beautiful story and message you shared. I have cried happy tears this morning.

[@neekachui]

thank you for making this video! it was honestly so wholesome and ofc very inspiring to me. i’m an artist myself and i do know that feeling when people have so many things they want to convey creatively and just don’t have the confidence to or hesitate to pull it off themselves, so i hope this can reach a lot of people and inspire them to make something meaningful regardless :)

[@drasticoolnocommentary]

That right there, is a man who truly loves his wife.❤

[@burneraccountforthewin]

This was such a beautiful flipbook. Hope John and his wife have a long and happy marriage

[@miguelhochencomments2785]

Andy , never stop posting videos. This flip book was so emotional and beautiful ❤

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

That Flipbook truly portrays the strongest love from a determined man who will not let anything get in his way or stop him. His wife must be one awesome lady to have a husband who would attempt a Flipbook with no art skills! Super duper great job !

[@tainahguerras]

First of all, I'm crying more than I've could anticipate... I'm in a pretty bad place right now and doing art it's the only thing that put my mind at ease, but at the same time it makes me really sad that I don't progress the way I wanted to. I often feel like I'm not good at all and that people just don't care about what I do. Watching this made me remember why I didn't give up on my art to this day. Thanks Andymation and John ❤

[@andymation]

❤️

[@jeanneratterman]

John did such beautiful art and so creatively portrayed emotions and story 👍❤️👍

[@MacysKraziLife]

Thank you🙏

[@ashleyr6809]

When a celebration like an anniversary, birthday or whatever comes up and you want to give a gift but can't afford it, it's just better to create your own gift because it came from you and not from a store. Better memories come from a person who put their heart, soul and thought into a gift such as that flip book. Plus it's cheaper to make your own gift or card.

[@joanemery1487]

Oh WOW! That was fabulous! Brought some tears to my eyes as well. A beautiful story.

[@mrmasteriscracked]

Words cannot express my feeling… this was beautiful. Artistic or not, art can really tell a beautiful story if you believe in your self. Making a 528 page flip book is not an easy task but John did it even though he’s isn’t an artist. That’s true determination.

[@SwtGrnEyed86]

I'm not crying, you're crying. 🥺 so touching. This worked out the way it was suppose to. ❤ Happy 10 years! My husband and I just celebrated 8 in September, but I can't wait for 10!

[@TheArtofKAS]

Such beauty 😭 At the end of the day, it's all about story , not skill. Gotta remember that for myself.

[@begintospindiary3461]

What a beautiful story and animation and good on you for being such an inspiration to others.

[@GpeanutDoggo]

The amount of love I have for this is unreal. I am in awe at John’s determination. I respect him very much. John, the amount of hearts you’ve melted is out of this world. Thank you for being you.

[@MacysKraziLife]

I just tried to get the love of my life to fall for me again. ❤️

[@Ghostrob2023]

Hi Andy, thank you and John for sharing the flipbook animation of his life with us. It is a lovely story even though I didn't tear up over it since this happens with everyone who goes through the same this in life. But his story is one of a kind and it shows that even the little things as a flipbook matters as an anniversary gift to the one you love. Thanks again for sharing and God bless you and John and your families.

[@arvindverma727]

This man always awaken my animation skills! I don't know why I create animation even no one watches them and noone appreciate them so I always avoid to animate but after watching his video I always go to pc and start animating without any goal.

[@nda7154]

This was beautiful. It reminds me of a favorite quote that goes something like “Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.” ❤️

[@MacysKraziLife]

❤️

[@ecbailey2544]

😊

[@FlipBookBoy]

Honestly, if something doesn't exactly seem polished, but has a good story I enjoy it more than a story with great visuals, but heartless and bland plot. Nice work John, yours truly had a wonderful story!

[@lukedufour]

Absolutely beautiful

[@dwerical]

Truly an inspiration. Thank you for this Andy

[@ArttuTheCat]

Some animations have happy scenes 😺, and some animations have sad scenes 😿. And this video is definitely inspiring. Thanx, Andy. 😺👍

[@goober130]

meoooow

[@goober130]

MEEOW

[@goober130]

MEEEEEEOWWWW

[@goober130]

😺 (i am going insnane pleads help me

[@JeffPepin-yj8gy]

I love how such a simple animation can turn into a beautifully emotional story! ❤🥹💯

[@PoodleNoir990]

did a flipbook make you cry? me after watching the video listen to andy and watch the animation of one that in itself only put heart and time despite not being a draw 😢😢, definitely very motivating

[@sarahchu6091]

Ok, I legit cried…..

[@Rivv04]

Man that stuff made me cry aswell :,)

[@gustavooliveira8011]

A arte do flipbook é incrível! Ela conta uma história inteira sem palavras ou sons,apenas imagens. Lindo

[@scarlettiscoming]

i, myself, wouldn't say I'm very good at drawing. This was very sad [which is something i like] and inspiring at the same time. Thank you John for letting Andy show us this masterpiece.

[@stephaniemand]

I’m not someone who cries easily yet his story and flip book made me tear up. I am so grateful you were permitted to show his lifetime and artwork with us. So inspirational even with the struggles, they managed to understand each other again. ❤ beautiful

[@th57310]

Very cool! And the flipbook was very wholesome btw, you planning on selling that merch?

[@soniakateritrevino5071]

OMG. I cried out of happiness, sadness, so proud of him, the fact that I could understand every single stick figure movement, … so many emotions. Geez John. Happy anniversary John and wife!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@MacysKraziLife]

Thank you for your words. I cannot believe that this video is almost 1 million views. Never would I thought it would get this attention. Thanks to @Andymation for everything

[@soniakateritrevino5071]

Spreading love is what life and social media platforms should be made of, aside from other important things… it’s a fresh of breath air to see these kinds of videos! Thanks for sharing.

[@musicisweapon2099]

THATS GREAT 👍

[@zonanimz9990]

That’s dedication right there 🥲🥹

[@bhanuk3551]

It's beautiful. Kudos to John for all the hard work in making such a fab and touching creation , and inspiring others. Best to the beautiful family. It's gracious of Andy to share John's creation .. a rare and beautiful thing to do. God bless all.

[@brendahernandez2770]

Words can’t express how beautiful and meaningful that was 🥹

[@Alastor14000]

You don't need the best art skills when your skills are being the best you can be with your family, even through tough times, and I saw a lot of that in the flip book, it had me tearing up, well done, well done.

[@freshpressedify]

This guy sure has talent

[@performa476]

Thank you John. That was beautiful. Thank you Andy for doing all the extra work to show this to us.

[@PoppyThePupper]

We can all agree that john does have the skills to make amazing flipbooks. It was so amazing how he put 60+ hours into it.

[@Sugawarakoshi730]

this was so sweet-im someone who hates when people see my work or art bc tbh ive never been very clean with my handwriting or anything and don't want to get judged for it-I also have dislexiya witch makes things harder for me..but seeing this flip-book made me think o all the things i could do with my life and art so thank you for shearing this!!

[@janmathews6879]

This message about finding a way to tell your own story is also perfect for all the teachers and students who are deep into NaNoWriMo this month.

[@rodriguez.ramses]

This totally made me cry, too! This is an incredible story. Beautifully captured! ✨

[@gondolaservicepeschieradel4115]

Very very THANK YOU, to you and John. This is a piece of art !!! The art of the soul :)

[@Oceaninmyshades]

This was great!!!

[@talyaekelley7172]

What an excellent video! Thank you John for creating your flipbook and allowing Andy to share it with all of us! Thank you Andy for sharing it. Have a lovely day!

[@chelsearussell3778]

This is a truly touching story, thank you for sharing it. I agree with you 100 percent! I’m trying to write a book and I found your words encouraging.

[@preciadocr1ss]

With love, everything is possible, love is the Wheel, love can take you places that you never imagine you can go! You conquer with Love! thank you for sharing, God bless that beautiful loving courageous family!

[@zoezer_andkiwi4929]

This is actually beautiful

[@sonictheblockhog5780]

I was gonna give up writing animations until I saw this video I love this thanks for everything this help me learn about animations so thank you so much :)

[@Maryam-un1cr]

omg I literally cried so much, this is so touching

[@cadwink]

i love you Andy, i’m so happy you posted this ❤️

[@solarlyte2922]

Thank you Andy for sharing. John did such an incredible job with the flipbook. Truly moved and inspired by the animation.

[@narniafan168]

Dang this story is beautiful! Awesome job to both Jon and Andy you guys both did great

[@BrohamAnimations]

Andi, I love your content. It never ceases to disappoint me. Thanks for this inspiring video! 🔥

[@birdbirdy4446]

Andy no matter how bad your art is you will always be amazing and if we cry your art comforts us stay amazing!!

[@Deebeme]

Aweee❤. Man that was beautiful.

[@inkylynx7344]

Is drawing skills may not be profesional but he is definitely an artist. I love the design. Beautiful

[@Paul_Wetor]

For that guy who doesn't have art skills, he sure seems to have a wonderful imagination. That counts more than having pretty drawings.

[@jennifermcalchemy9816]

So inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

[@barbarawinkle6421]

Beautiful, amazing story. What a unique, precious gift...to his wife and family, but to all of us as well. So glad thar you, Andy were given permission to share.

[@Octobersky7]

That was absolutely beautiful. It made me tear up too lol. Also, your channel has inspired me as well. Ive been an animator for 23 years and I have been struggling to find my purpose. Where I live its been so difficult to find full time work so I work freelance full time. It can be decent money but the ups and downs can be too much sometimes. I think I am going to create a channel to discuss my love of animation, create tutorials and post my animations to. Ive felt so lost for so long but maybe doing something like this can help me sort it all out. Thank you for making a great channel. My daughter loves it too!

[@WeiRd0_M3L0N]

I cried too. It's so inspiring. I'm still crying.

[@Ernzt8]

Wow, this is so good! I think the simplicity of the drawings add to the story. Congrats to John and his family

[@LadybugNinja0]

That was incredibly adorable. You could totally see his personality throughout all of it.

[@osmia]

Beyond beautiful!

[@Fritzafella]

This was incredibly beautiful! It really just goes to show what you can do with a little dedication. "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." This man built a habit of this cute lil flipbook with small hours accumultating here and there and months later it added up to 60 hours and a more than a few tears from the audience!

[@aliaungst1174]

That was a beautiful flip book. What a wonderful gift.

[@a_weird_mess3]

Wow, this is so beautiful! Thanks for the motivation! ❤️🥺

[@kevintodd1222]

Not just the flip book video but the whole message was inspiring and beautiful thank you!

[@echodelta2426]

A very inspiring post. Thank you Andy for sharing. Great job John. Best wishes to your family.

[@SprinkleGirl]

That was so adorable! It really told a great story in a g reat way. For a noobie artist it was very artistic

[@nhopkins9040]

Noooooooooooo there’s now bots on art channels nooooooo

[@MeahDemon]

I love his piece!! Even though John had only drew stick figures, I could tell what story he was trying to say, I love it!!

[@21Diddley]

Brilliant story-telling about brilliant story-telling. I cried too! Kudos to John, and may he, his wife and family have a long and happy life together.

[@MacysKraziLife]

Thank you

[@koalatoulousain3422]

you made me tear up at work; that' was a masterpiece and a perfect example that big emotions can be conveyed by so little