Impossible is the Opposite of Possible

Michael Cera's video resume. Made for McSweeney's Presents: The World, Explained (a benefit for 826LA). Directed by Nicholas Jasenovec.
A parody of Aleksey Vayner's infamous "Impossible is Nothing" - • Video
Here's the Merriam-Webster definition of parody, for all of the slower youtubers out there: www.m-w.com/dictionary/parody

[@PrincessD29]

"Hi. I was wrong. How are you? Haven't heard from you in a while." Hilarious. The end.

[@Satile]

This kid is absolutely hilarious. He was one of the best actors in Arrested Developement. He has dead on delivery. Kudos, Mr. Cera.

[@somethingclever7398]

"Or having copies of keys made..." Love it.

[@no_hay_valentim]

This is already over 10 years old! And that makes the original "Impossible is Nothing" even older!

[@foljs5858]

And now your comment is 3 years old. I have a feeling that time moves and we're all going to die!

[@no_hay_valentim]

@@foljs5858 It can't be helped. We're all going one day. But while we're here, take it to the limit, meet the extreme; you have to knock'em dead, deal yourself a Full House. If you wanna dance, then dance, but do it with passion! All bets are off, four on the floor. This is go time and it's the final quarter.

[@foljs5858]

​@@no_hay_valentim > It can't be helped. We're all going one day. HELLOOOOO! SPOILER ALERT!

[@ofparachutes]

"i find that when i'm physically fit, my success in relationships is greatly helped. whether theybe sexual, or professional, or both. which happens frequently." hahahaha, i love this.

[@norae8391]

this is the only thing that matters on the internet

[@arkraiser]

Just when I thought my Friday night was best spent watching Coffy, this little gem comes along. Now I can watch Coffy and have THIS to look foreward to on the commercials.

[@LilllyBeth]

I love micheal cera is calmness is what makes everything he says sound so damn funny! he is great

[@miguelangel39]

I love how he flips the cup and it's empty yet he's holding it the entire time.

[@rael.5967]

The way he pronounced the word dexterity took at least 15 years off of my life...

[@KaylaMarie_]

I've watched this like 5 times. I love how he says, "CROSS THEM OUT OF YOUR LIFE."

[@silasolson6642]

This video needs to be recommended to everyone.

[@heartbreaktimemachine]

"Be yourself, as long as that means you're a successful person." Awesome. Michael rulez on Arrested D.

[@turning-japanese]

RIP, Aleksey Vayner.

[@poppStheweel]

was never a big Michael Cera fan.. until now. This is great.

[@dmjdmj]

"I would describe myself as a model of personal development and success........ and I'm a gemini and my favourite food is pizza" Hysterical

[@GBart]

What's really fucked up is that there are people who actually think like this

[@galacticyeti3917]

You consider this a bad way of thinking? He worked on himself even though his parents did not believe in him and learnt to play the guitar. He also cut the negative people that bring him down out of his life which is extremely healthy. What's the fucked up part in this thought process. Ps: I know this is a sarcastic video but it's still pretty good and motivating.

[@rrrconserve]

He's so freaking brilliant. He's absolutely #1 in deadpan.

[@FrankieMullin]

I have now watched this video several times and i have changed my opinion. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on youtube. I think it deserves 5 stars.

[@sketchup8246]

That turn after he hangs the painting is perfect.

[@davidbedazzled5081]

the 2 seconds of maggot brain while hes playing acoustic guitar

[@mekkab]

OMG never noticed that! Now I'm off to Hit It and Quit It

[@randreason]

He needs to be on The Office!

[@gregheffley5712]

here before youtube recommends this masterpiece to everyone 5 yrs later

[@CesarClouds]

This is actually a spoof of the original which is 100x better.

[@conmanxxx]

Nice job, Mike. This is hilarious. Good good stuff. An inadvertant resume for future comedy shows.

[@jagarfi]

Now I know how to do everything.

[@Nclem1234]

This was fucking hilarious, then I found out the guy from the original video killed himself. Fuck.

[@Jenia00000]

he passed his limits

[@pendekarlautbiru]

His body wasn't ready.

[@lukosta2621]

Savage

[@AANation360]

how did you figure out?

[@TjtheTrapper]

Michael Cera's such a good actor that you thought he was serious.

[@ReddLotus]

I friggin' love Michael Cera. He is absolutely amazing at his craft. He will be around for a very long time.

[@urRAWRsoundsfunnyLOL]

He looks just like his father. ^

[@rhyslings]

Thats some funny shit, Michael Cera is a great actor.

[@sachmoney]

"in any way that doesn't involve reading" this is amazing. michael cera is my hero.

[@Samura1gamer]

this is one of the best vids around

[@j_me]

"whether they be sexual or professional, or both, which happens frequently"

[@aubreyprom3253]

painting a picture with no paint and the painted picture was already in glass at 1:48...hahahaha.

[@GonzoPrincess71]

where has this video been my whole life?

[@Hermionefan2121]

lmaooooooo i lovee michael like a lot! he's hysterical lmaooo and adorableeee

[@josetavares5094]

haha hes a gemini

[@marisrandomchannel6013]

don't be rude, IT'S MY FAV BIRTH SIGN

[@MatthewAndThings]

Inspiring

[@crabapplestudio]

Maplestreet, you may be the only video producer with 100k plus hits that actually takes the time to respond, Thanks you I am a fan for life

[@waterisawesome]

i freaking ADORE michael cera!!!

[@frylock2314]

Isn't he the kid from Arrested Development? George Michael?

[@Tyler-xg5gz]

Maybe.

[@ekathe85]

@@Tyler-xg5gz Worth waiting ten and a half years for that response

[@Erdles]

This is great material, cheers!

[@Shava2112]

This is so ridiculously incredible!

[@nazlfrag]

Parody is at it's best when it's sublime. Masterful work.

[@SlurpMcGurk]

you are amazing. you are a genius. thank you michael cera.

[@notsunil]

Dry wit is really just a more biting and cutting form of sarcasm (though not always). It is delivered with a perfectly straight face and if done right, will cause doubt as to whether you were serious or just joking. Cera has mastered this form of humor.

[@ilovemichealcera]

i love this sooo much !! havent spoken to you in a while ! i love it when you excersize.. that dosent envolve reading.. its the final quarter.. i love the end I LOVE YOU MICHAEL i would give anything to meet you

[@Samura1gamer]

this video has been very educational to me.THANK U michael cera

[@okstevie11]

Michael Cera is adorable!! i love him!

[@yourmothersfuckinass2900]

he should do a movie playing this role. he does it so well

[@juliajade1918]

Michael Cera has a great sense of humor and that enhances his fineness.

[@Danno21F]

Now THAT was a God damned good video. Funny! Really well done. Great job, Mike.

[@TheGregZ]

such an inspiration. love him..xxx

[@celiopax]

Ahaha...this is hilarious-especially painting the framed picture-i loved it

[@HumansAreDead]

Michael is hilarious. Great video.

[@robotgiraffe]

hahaha i love how he plays acoustic guitar and an electric guitar bit is subbed in lmao michael cera you are a god. i swear you are the greatest actor ever.

[@FerdiMania]

"do it with passion" - snob

[@trinabina13]

I love this. Every time. "There's nothing I can say that will make your life any better." Excellent writing!

[@newpageone]

I have watched this video once a day every day for a week and it has gotten funnier every time i've watched it, especially if you're familiar with the Vayner original. Michael Cera owns.

[@majosefalopz]

omg i loove michael cera!!

[@Seishae]

I have never loved Michael Cera as much as I do right now.

[@wickedjeeper]

HA HA HA HA HA! I laughed the whole time! I love the part where you are talking about lifting weights and you turn your glass upside down, showing it is empty. FUNNY... I hope to see you in a movie some day!

[@soulishmusic]

Let's vote for MICHAEL for this year teen choice award!!!!! it only takes a few minutes, he deserves to win!

[@purplepoppy07]

This was so inspirational. My life is forever changed.

[@TommyBergen]

Great job :) Michael Cera IS a model of personal development. Be careful with those lethal dance moves, and stunning hairstyles. It's all fun and games, untill someone loses an eye!

[@AEB1994]

michael i love u and everything u said is 100% true! your hilarious and i love every movie uve ever been in.

[@bollesvin]

Man this guy is good! He should have cred for this, he's so full of charisma and acts so professional. 5stars

[@dryvalley]

That is freakin hillarious. Really intellegent comedy for such a young guy. Right on man!!!

[@jazzypoops]

I LOVED THIS!

[@basic_npc]

god dammit Michael Cera is one of my favorite young comedians right now...

[@Conorsseur]

No lie, this video actually inspired me. Thank you.

[@bananaxtree]

Michael Cera is my new Hero. Clark and Michael for life!

[@thekillingspoon]

Excellent! You were awesome on Arrested Development, dude.

[@kacycat]

this is really good!! well done :D

[@bummercucumber]

This is amazing.

[@dobricki]

This is hysterical! Very intelligent.

[@ilovemichealcera]

i love micheal cera your video was amazing its the funniest i laughed so hard i started crying i love you as george michle toooo

[@livetoridemyxlh]

I watched this before My interview for grad school last Saturday just to loosen up and laugh a little. Cut to 3 days later, and I'm accepted! Thanks Mike, for helping me to bring my "A" game.

[@livetoridemyxlh]

This is probably one the funniest You Tube Videos I've seen yet.

[@hamsterama]

This thing is freaking hilarious. A really great parody.

[@caseym5004]

Michael Cera is hilarious. And his outfit is perfection.

[@tdahl7]

i love this kind of humor

[@KarlMarkyMarxx]

the cheesy smooth jazz soundtrack loop is what makes this vid XD

[@yoko0309]

That was so funny. Good work.

[@lilyskip1]

as someone who actually knows Aleksey (and loves Arrested Development), I thought this was spectacular! well done, michael.

[@brigadierk]

Michael Cera, funny dude. Good work.

[@dsylee88]

oh man, it's so inspirational!

[@simonjeste]

the "original" is unintentionally hilarious. but he did SUCH a good job with this parody, it's like you gotta re-watch it every 6 months or so to really appreciate how perfect it is.

[@robertareynolds6315]

Michael Cera is such a comic powerhouse beneath the subdued exterior! Love this Guy!

[@WTFlouis]

Cera rocks. I too, am constantly trying to better myself in any way that does not involve reading.

[@mastergrohl]

I freaking love this thing.

[@hesGOTgame]

wow. that was a nice explanation. i'm impressed!

[@notbuttershift1]

the "be yourself" speech at the end had me cracking up so much...

[@bwarman14]

I think Micheal cera I possibly the best "new" actor from 2007...I recently discovered him and his performance Blows my mind, I wish i could contact him and tell him that i think he is the best thing to come out of canada in years. He has no where to go but up..and I think many people can agree with me. AND he plays a mean guitar...he's akwardly beautiful but amazingly smart and that is truly attractive.

[@kitkat2988]

lmfao the music at the end. Oh Michael

[@CodyvBrown]

Oh my god. When I'm not having copies of keys made. This is incredible.

[@MrSteinman]

YAY BRYAN! You're the man!

[@quailmansvsu35]

oh goodness. he is so great.

[@Tisha10118]

Happy B-Day Michael Austin Cera!!!!!!! :D

[@MhWeird]

The whispering of 'Michael Cera' at 00:47 - 00:49 is hilarious.