Joel Haver vs. Dax Flame (comedy competition)

[@Daxflame]

Thank you SO much Joel for making a full sketch for the competition, and also to Brett for doing an incredible job in every sketch, and Alejandro for being an excellent host! If you happen to have any lines from the sketches please let me know! I love acting in Joel’s skits, but I’ve never written any of my own before, so this was so much fun, especially since I had people request sketches lately. Also in case you are new to the channel and notice any dots in the comment section, here is what they mean! Commenting System: ⚪ = comment written completely by AI 🔵 = comment written with AI advice/influence 🟢 (or no dot) = comment written without any AI You can place the dot at the end of your comment to signal how it was made. Thank you and have a good day.

[@yadam415]

Wait, does that mean your sketches were both written by AI? 🟢

[@martymoo]

I enjoyed all four or five comedy sketches! ⚪

[@Tuesday_]

your sketches could have been funnier if you hammed up the reaction like when you were burning yourselves on the coffee you could have kept going and been like no no this is good im not saying it was flat but alot of comic relief just comes from the comedian being silly andi think thats what was thekeydifrence between the two but somthing i think you could work on again if you just let go a bit more because your old videos had alot of reaction that theaudience fed off and loved and i think you could do some really funny stuff if you embraced your outlandish side abit more again ahah was good though keep it up hope you do more sketches

[@prestonheck]

Yo Dax this video is some flame.

[@Daxflame]

@@yadam415 Yes both of mine were written by AI! : ) And Joel and Brett improvised Joel's sketch.

[@theepicguy007]

the lack of music in these videos really brings out the no country for old men vibes 10/10 video

[@Thomps_Guy]

What's the most you've ever lost on a cup curl

[@Joel-Haver]

Having an Alejandro Reaction cam would make most things much more enjoyable, felt like I was there with him watching. Thanks for having me Dax! Brett was fantastic!

[@bassetts1899]

Maybe you should consider an Alejandro reaction cam for all your sketches from now on? Congrats on the 10/10 skit! :)

[@OfficiallySnek]

Your skit was gold, I hope you guys collaborate again

[@prestonheck]

Nah bro daxs video was straight flame, you rigged this competition

[@grug_g]

You cheated

[@Daxflame]

Thank you Joel, you and Brett did awesome together : )

[@giffica]

This content is so surreal. It feels like a database is being simulated every time a new video drops.

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

Seriously. It's expected from Dax, but having Joel there made it all the more jarring. I might need to rewatch this a few times to digest it.

[@giffica]

@@Gandalf_the_Black_ I'm really starting to imagine a progressively built out multiverse of surrealist DaxFlame-like characters that border on simulacra of the original database's inputs.

[@Littlesnail-hj5gw]

Agreed.

[@MrFuzziiWuzzii]

Aren’t you an equal opportunity racist

[@OurCumrade]

Fr

[@tewks4458]

I love how Brett took a chance on with some guy that approached him on the street to take part in a game show and now he's an honorary member of an online comedy troupe.

[@PeterT1]

we are reaching levels of irony not yet seen before

[@jadiellima8922]

I don't get it. where's the irony?

[@dinglepringle1380]

@@jadiellima8922 it’s behind the irony that is in itself completely unironic

[@ThatPianoNoob]

@@jadiellima8922 probably that people pretend the dax sketches are funny? I feel like this is a giant inside joke that I'm not getting. Like he's making purposely bad content in a cross promoted video just for a laugh. Actually if that's what this was, that would be amazing.

[@jverkaik100]

@@michaellochlann4797 I was sure it would turn out the whole video was written by AI

[@jverkaik100]

I see in another comment that indeed, Dax's sketches were written by AI. This makes me feel better, and can now say without hurting anybody's feelings: They were terrible.

[@jjcuevas]

At 6:30, you can see Joel's armpits are sweating. He really felt the pressure of this challenge, well done Dax.

[@speedfastman]

Nothing triggers someone's primal fear instincts more than doing a comedy competition with Dax Flame.

[@ScottlotKeyes]

I feel like Joel doesn't comfortably engage with competition, conflict and all. Like I usually hate winning(other people losing) more than I hate losing lmao

[@SiameseFaithHealersNetwork]

Imagine if someone made a compilation of zoomed-in sweaty armpit shots of Joel Haver.

[@yavivanov6650]

The sweat was obviously improvised

[@u.s7072]

Joel's was straight up funny and Dax's were hilarious because of how unfunny it was. The judge taking them at face value and still giving them somewhat equal scores is also so strange and hilarious. Love it.

[@ProcyonNite]

Was Dax's meant to be ironic or something?

[@jambonsupreme3333]

@@ProcyonNite They are AI generated

[@ProcyonNite]

@@jambonsupreme3333 That makes a lot more sense.

[@gavinm7851]

@@ProcyonNite partly* ai generated. Dax is just genuinely a little unfunny sometimes but I love em

[@fernbear3950]

@@gavinm7851 I think he has a unique "vibe" where the way he just carries on makes me want to keep watching. Sorta how Joel has that unique brand of extreme awkwardness. I think it's still not a fully honed tool in Dax's case, but I think it's the potential that could take him to or near the top. Much love and rooting for you, Dax!

[@Clowntown97]

all the skits made by Dax feel like recreations of a newspaper comic, lasagna cat style.

[@m1bl4n]

Everytime I see Brett a huge smile appears on my face. I absolutely love that you two stayed close after smoothie madness. I wanna hug the guy lmao.

[@locoritto]

Dude totally hahaha. It’s awesome to see

[@RhododendraLynn]

Brett gives off super wholesome vibes. He reminds me of this guy in high school who was really popular but also nice to everyone no matter how other people treated them. He was also very good looking and had a natural charisma. Kind, handsome, and smart. Just an all around good guy.

[@bobobsen]

@@RhododendraLynn you snuck handsome in there

[@bensaunders6800]

The funniest thing is if you check out his channel his music is surprisingly good

[@m1bl4n]

@@bensaunders6800 he has a channel?!

[@addshowtos]

greatest duo since the beatles

[@adil0028]

But they were a quartet weren't they

[@jit-o7e]

??????

[@grantw9635]

@@adil0028 I believe that is the joke

[@nicholas_plaksin]

@@adil0028no it was just two guys, John Paul and George Ringo.

[@DeathByFoodTruck]

Think of a Beatles song any Beatles song. Edit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6bXn52Ggs6ohrc

[@BlakeRosier]

Alejandro was a great judge! IWOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM IN A SILLY JUDGE OUTFIT NEXT TIME

[@TahaJelani]

Genuinely makes me so happy seeing how supportive Joel has been of Dax, comments wholesome stuff under each and every one of Dax's videos.

[@sheridan7475]

Brett and Alejandro were amazing 👏👏 sketch competition is such a good idea 🟢

[@Littlesnail-hj5gw]

Yep! Agreed!

[@OfficiallySnek]

Joel Haver's skit was like that one overly ambitious and unrealistic friend you have. Gold

[@Xx1PWNY1xX]

Are you a real person

[@OfficiallySnek]

@@Xx1PWNY1xX Perhaps

[@nintendo_pirate]

@@Xx1PWNY1xX They're obviously a snek, as can be seen by the username.

[@MarktheCrawler]

The fact that Brett has stuck around is just nuts

[@Gruntblade]

It’s so nice to see Brett! I love that his friendship with Dax was born out of a happenstance meeting during casting of Smoothie Madness and they remained friends. Seeing him in current collaborations makes me so happy. Life can throw two people together and that random chance meeting can create joy and art for so many people. It’s really nice to see. Great job, Dax, Joel, and Brett!

[@JohnnyPoblano]

Please keep making these. Make this into a SERIES

[@Littlesnail-hj5gw]

😂

[@HypeShot-27]

That was so much fun! I actually really liked the soda sketch. I think Alejandro was right, it needed a little more. It would have been funnier if Brett takes a sip, and it turns out that there was a dead baby in the can. 🤣

[@robrando2]

This comment literally made me Crack up

[@chloe-historyandgames]

@@robrando2 I cracked up too. Just make sure to not crack up too hard like the dead baby’s cracked skull

[@Gauntlet_]

@@chloe-historyandgames lmfao

[@jrg1121]

I love how close joel is to acing the entire daxflame acting world. I feel like I can sense just a slight twinkle in his eyes. And Brett is so great. He knows the role he is filling and plays it so perfectly.

[@cmtrv]

Dax - your mood, focus and outlook has totally shifted since last year when you observe your content then vs now. I loved your eclectic videos then, but now I’m obsessed to see new ones following your new, consistent AI through line... Your subs are growing, your comment section is more supportive than ever, you’re smiling all the time, and overall it feels like you’re turning a corner. Keep creating and keep pushing. Here for it!

[@coldhands6648]

brett and dax are so couple coded in the skits i can't explain it

[@oliviaaus1086]

facts

[@HenricWallmark]

Watching the idubbz smoothie madness really warmed me to Brett, didnt know of Dax two days ago, going through his stuff now. This just popped up, i like it

[@HenricWallmark]

I like the first dax sketch the most

[@Joyceages]

I’m old (32) but Dax Flame circa 2007 are some classics

[@Ali_Abidi]

You're in for a ride, my friend.

[@EmmaEmbla]

Alejandro has such a talent for ranking comedy sketches against each other!

[@thePyiott]

Dax, Joel and Brett doing improv would be a hilarious series

[@revanox181]

Make it happen!

[@RhododendraLynn]

I have to say I think you boost each others content better when you're working together. Didn't care much for the competition, but that's just me. I thought both of Dax's sketches were cute ideas but like your judge said, not fully realized. Joel gave us some of his classic dry humor and the conversation had a beginning and end. I think Dax's talent lies more in acting and Joel is an excellent joke writer. So when we put the two together it is *chef's kiss*.

[@tealwave77]

The look on Joel’s face when Dax calls him the master of sketch comedy is so wholesome

[@MrStupididy]

Brett is so awesome he's all in on everything, so happy he's still around after the original smoothie madness.

[@hazyfeilds]

This channel makes me feel like I'm going insane. Nothing but love to all involved! Just 1000% uncanny valley in the ideas and execution, like an AI alien is trying to do a Nathan Fielder.

[@hazyfeilds]

Brett is a great actor imo and absolutely has some chops in the Joel skit. Probably because it has some semblance of structure of a straight man and a silly guy... instead of two NPCs having hollow pointless conversations. In scenes with Dax he reflects that unsure energy and almost seems to internalize it.

[@hazyfeilds]

I would give a lot to talk with Brett or Joel about their feelings. Not ever wanting to talk shit with all of this I just am so dazzled by the opacity of it all

[@hazyfeilds]

I feel like Joel is the only one who doesn't get this glossy eyed content creation smile personality out for this video. His eyes are shifty and visibly uncomfortable and his closed body language unlike any of his own content that's within Joel's comfort zone presumably. I am most likely projecting and this is just my take.

[@hazyfeilds]

Look at the difference in his eyes at the start looking at the camera, and compare to 8:08

[@tinfoilhatsarethenewblack8788]

wow i just thought "there should be more from joel & dax" and then this magically appeared

[@kadable4077]

Same dude! Dax came through

[@ratdoctor]

have u seen the latest video on Joel's channel? it has Dax in it

[@bottombarrelbudgetfilms1854]

They're great collaborators

[@LtLXIX]

Hear and seeing Dax talk regular will still always get me. He was such a good actor as a kid it felt so real.

[@alfredoCHKN]

Dax I love your videos bro, keep up the hard work!!

[@jennings992]

this is a good format, and if you have people to collab with it will bring additional people outside of the regular audience you have. Keep up the good work Dax

[@RyanTheLeader]

Dax Flame!

[@godgunsandglory]

I'm at a loss for words. What did I just watch.

[@naarmy]

Wow, Dax and Joel, you both brought your A-game to this sketch comedy competition! I especially loved your coffee cup arm curls sketch, Dax. It had me laughing out loud. And Joel, your take on the classic trope of having someone else take a test for you was hilarious and cleverly done. Bret Benowitz did a fantastic job bringing life to each sketch. Great job to all of you, and congratulations to Joel on the win. Alejandro, as the judge, you did a fantastic job in choosing the winner. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with next! ⚪

[@naarmy]

Here was my input: Write me a kind and thoughtful comment that I can leave on DaxFlame's most recent KZbin video. The video was a sketch comedy competition between Dax and Joel Haver. Joel won the competition with his sketch about the trope of having someone else sit your test for you in shows and movies. Dax had two great sketches, one about coffee cup arm curls, the other about cherry soda. Bret Benowitz did a great job acting in all the sketches. The sketches were judged by Alejandro. 🟢

[@jenmarks]

@@naarmy thanks for explaining this, that was really thoughtful of you ☺️🟢

[@peterron924]

Just watched the comedy competition between Joel Haver and Dax Flame and I'm still laughing! Both comedians brought their A-game and left me in stitches. It was so hard to choose a winner, but if I had to pick one, I would say Joel's deadpan humor and quick wit won me over. But kudos to Dax for bringing some unconventional jokes that caught me off guard in a good way. Can't wait to see what these two come up with next! #ComedyKings ⚪

[@jaycemcqueen306]

WE NEED A SERIES OF THIS

[@thePyiott]

Just Dax, Joel and Brett doing improv would be a surreal

[@myphonroboshoes2091]

I really enjoy watching Dax and Joel on here! Keep up the great content. 🔵

[@ignacioperoni6534]

Love the collaborations in your Chanel !!! Keep on going

[@christianeddins]

Better luck next time Dax. You should do this challenge again sometime

[@Sahwin]

It makes me so happy to see Brett in this video.

[@raphaelradespiel9970]

Congratulations Joel for their deep, profound and relatable sketch, and to Dax for his daring sketches. In Brazil it's pretty taboo to drink soda (in some cities i think, probably). I personally liked the first one and legit found it had charm! Loved this colab

[@AbduCola]

Man Daxflames comedy is an anomaly. Its like cringe but it's not cringe? Like nothing happens but you still laugh because the "nothing" is done right? It's so confusing

[@bokchoiman]

This feels like a wiki-how tutorial come to life

[@Killer66hitman]

Had to pause halfway through and break down laughing at the surrealism of it all. Amazing good work

[@MistuhCoolio]

I like this Alejandro dude... hope to see him involved in future projects!

[@e.keough2975]

when the AI revolt, Dax shall be spared

[@TheTalentlessWriter]

I do agree that Joel’s was much more well rounded. Great job Joel for winning but also good job to Dax’s sketches! Even though they were AI they were very well executed and acted!

[@davetraintrain]

Nice to see Brett in an actual acting setting, he's great. Gotta give the win to Joel but he's been at it a lot longer, would love to see some more sketches from you Dax!

[@christinemerritt974]

I literally have two psychology tests that I am MORE than willing to let Joel take for me.

[@Nairolf0007]

I've recently had the most indescribably profound experience with art in my entire life and I can't wait to attempt to communicate it soon.

[@evadecaptcha]

Loved the video, Daxflame! Your sketches always bring a smile to my face. Although you may have lost the competition, your unique sense of humor and creativity is what sets you apart and makes you a winner in my book. Keep making us laugh! ⚪

[@amoebajoe]

this was fun to watch, would like to see more sketch comedy competitions. good work to everyone involved!

[@poogy42]

I want the judge to follow me around and narrate my day.

[@blakeanderson5011]

I absolutely love how Brett has been in it for the long haul for your channel. What a true friend ❤

[@BeepBoopAudio]

Honestly a great idea for a series. Your whole LA crew should continue doing this format.

[@toto.dreamer]

dax's videos feel like some trippy dream sequence. I'm laughing out loud. my face is totally blank. I'm waiting for a punchline that never comes. because the video is the punchline. it's great

[@thesugareater8607]

Joel: "Oops, I accidentally made a feature-length film with a 200 million dollar budget starring multiple A-list actors, and I had help from other professional comedy writers." Dax: "what?"

[@ignacioperoni6534]

The coffee cup sketch really made me Lough

[@Wingedmagician]

I feel like that was half of a great Joel sketch. Should have worked together instead of competing!

[@TrentLenkarski]

Amazing video! Great sketches dudes!

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

Any chance Brett could make a guest appearance in GLP?

[@alterico]

Have been watching all of Joel and Dax's collabs today and was so happy to see this collab!

[@renmartin2030]

I liked the concept, but there were a few things missing that ordinarily make you guys stand out. Joel needs people who are familiar with how to do improv to really shine. He's good at cheering on people's craziest ideas and editing them into their best versions. He's good at seeing potential in chaos. Dax, I understand needing some structure because otherwise it's hard to know what to talk ABOUT. Like, the competitions and stuff give you things to respond to. But the competitions themselves aren't why people watch this. We like seeing the unscripted moments when you're interacting with people. You're good at getting people in a room and disarming them with your genuine interest in them. I think more than people enjoy you for your humor Dax, they appreciate your authenticity (which becomes humorous when in it we recognize ourselves! That's also what makes you so good in Joel's improv videos). I understand the need to keep some things to yourself, but I would have liked less overt performances and more behind the scenes here (I'm thinking of the more seemingly candid nature of Hot Ones, for instance). In short, I'd vote less scripts, more hanging out with people and talking. That's my perspective, but obviously there's a lot of input here from your other fans, so you can balance my opinion with the rest of the feedback.

[@gabrieldinix]

I completely agree, but I'm also a figment of Dax's community

[@ramonoliveira1036]

AI comment?

[@puertoriconnect4611]

I didn’t read this entire comment but I appreciate how much thought and effort went into it so 👍

[@haydndavis7154]

Yeah I agree

[@muditafeeler8271]

Interesting take! I appreciate the thought you put into this too

[@somequasiparticles]

This is beyond surreal. I'm pretty sure this is the future of comedy.

[@carss829]

This video is absolutely insane, Alejandro is supremely underrated in this what a character.

[@Mio_Takahashi_]

I kept thinking that this wasn’t the video, but rather the real joke would start during the judging. Joel has conditioned us too much.. Good job on the sketches guys! Thank youuuuu

[@_arman_]

I feel like I'm in The Truman Show reading these comments.

[@DarkNessBear]

Great video! Joel and Dax are both hilarious comedians and it was so much fun watching them compete in this sketch comedy show. The sketches were all very clever and had me laughing out loud the entire time. Congratulations to Joel for winning the competition! He definitely deserved it with his quick wit and impeccable timing. But I have to give credit to Dax as well - he put up a great fight and had me laughing just as much. Overall, this was an incredibly entertaining video and I can't wait to see more from both Joel and Dax in the future. Keep up the great work! Oh, and I have to mention how much I loved the Soda Pop drinking sketch! It was definitely my favorite part of the video. The way Joel and Dax played off each other was perfect, and the absurdity of the situation had me in stitches. It's clear that both of these comedians are masters of their craft, and their ability to take simple concepts and turn them into hilarious sketches is truly impressive. I can't wait to see what they come up with next! Thanks for sharing this video, it definitely made my day. Keep up the great work, Joel and Dax!

[@XCeazyX]

I love Joel. Nice collab and nice sketches to both men, great performances as well by Brett.

[@BoboTMC]

This is so cool!!! i love dax and joel so much

[@tenzinc1514]

the collab we didnt know we needed

[@tenzinc1514]

i realize how basic this comment is but im early and dont know what else to post

[@SwaggiestmemberoftheDKCrew]

They collab all the time

[@sstteev]

@@tenzinc1514 Nice reply... I was going to make fun of you for your basic comment lol

[@seanicus100]

@@SwaggiestmemberoftheDKCrew First time Joel and Brett collabed though. Brett is such a gem in the dax flame community, can really see him doing well in some of Joel's other skits.

[@ComradeKoopa]

The coffee cup curls sketch sent me. Something about the zoom on the curling and the spilling... Just beautiful.

[@cyndacat76]

Now this is the content ever

[@l.a.freeman520]

Brett is a awesome guy I'm sp happy you guy's actually kept in touch!!!

[@SquidRain]

Please do more videos with Alejandro, he’s so charismatic and positive, a great match for Dax

[@hollygorock]

Hey Joel and Dax, just wanted to drop by and let you know how much I enjoyed your latest KZbin video. All three skits had me cracking up and I loved your chemistry and comedic timing. Keep up the great work! ⚪

[@annasupercoolyippe]

why he look like hes gonna cry every 2 seconds😭

[@Rinaldimanc]

Brett seeing him again in a daxflame vid is so good

[@hmm6957]

Im not sure ill ever understand the depths and complexities of dax's work

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

It’s just a really really well crafted character that became a genuine personality that still can play the character.

[@tiinasaarela7551]

The pacing in this video was crazy, insaneo style even. It was kind of out of breath fast feeling for some reason. Yet I liked this of course, your videos are unique truly. Cherry cola was the winner for me, it was the most unexpected even though nothing really happened. 10/10

[@tailwindmechanics7454]

Dax's deadpan performance in Joel's sketch about the brother who is sneaking out at night is one of the funniest sketches I've seen. That kind of Dax doing weird stuff but actually everything makes sense if you think about it character really works

[@The_Chandster]

This video rocked guys, thank you, huge smile on my face after this one

[@its_sanddi8194]

You’ve grown my friend.

[@jathe1st376]

I love that bret is a constant in the circle of friends now, hes a familiar face and earned his place!

[@briand8335]

This whole "comedy sketch competition" sketch was such an interesting concept!

[@LeanMeanAsianCuisine]

I can' even tell what level of humor we are on anymore but it is beyond the posts and metas we got rn

[@disarmyouwitha]

Oh wow, what an interesting video! I must say, I'm quite excited to see Joel Haver and Dax Flame go head-to-head in a comedy competition. I've been a fan of both of them for a while now, so it's going to be interesting to see who comes out on top. The way Joel and Dax approach comedy is so different, so it will definitely be a clash of styles. Joel tends to be more absurd and over-the-top, while Dax's humor is more grounded and subtle. It's like watching a battle between a sledgehammer and a scalpel! But regardless of who wins, I think it's great that there are platforms like this where up-and-coming comedians can showcase their talents. It's not easy to make people laugh, so it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to succeed in the comedy world. And I'm sure that this competition will give both Joel and Dax even more exposure and opportunities to further their careers. So, in conclusion, I'm very much looking forward to watching this video and seeing the comedic genius that both Joel Haver and Dax Flame undoubtedly possess. AND POST!

[@fran13r]

i honestly have no idea what it is that i just watched and that's why i liked it

[@_TheGoob]

Glad your still working with Brett. You guys have great chemistry.

[@GDBOYFilms]

Bretts mannerisms are great. He's smiling but not breaking character, I bet he's underrated.

[@HinduGangsta]

Great to see him maximize the things he can control and minimize the things he can’t

[@michaelbarker6732]

i feel like this might be written with AI advice at least

[@HinduGangsta]

@@michaelbarker6732 i realized after commenting there is a dot code however every time i try editing my post it crashes chrome so i think the AI are fighting back, im just gonna leave it alone

[@isaac9721]

great video! i feel like it would be fun to do a prompt based competition if you do this again. like each person has to use the same random prop as the centerpiece of their sketch or something

[@l.a.freeman520]

You're hilarious dax!! Never stop!!!!!

[@jenkem4464]

Nice to see Dax+ with a face and interacting with people. It's sketch writing capabilities are getting better!

[@aidansherry17]

All of you guys are so talented :')

[@gbc636]

Glad to see you and Brett are still friends

[@EpixGaminginc]

I can't tell where the ai ends and begins

[@bradynbassett8814]

This is so well done cus you can't tell if everyone is in character the whole time which is very dax and because he toned it down im even more unsure so well done I'm unsure.

[@Pk_Rain]

This is a great idea! You guys are so wholesome, it’s nice to see. I’d love to see more of this format, a fun twist on it would be if you guys had a contest where the viewers could comment their own sketch idea and then you each have to pick your favourite comment to base your sketch on.

[@maxcasteel2141]

Always love to see Brett in these. Great video!