Marvel Theory: Was Cap Always Worthy? | Avengers Endgame

Today Ben dives into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to try and answer a question that has been plaguing the fandom since Age of Ultron - Was Captain America ALWAYS worthy enough to wield Mjolnir? Or was his guilt over not telling Tony the truth about his parents holding him back?
Edited by: Scott Niswander
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[@SuperCarlinBrothers]

Always worthy? Or was something holding him back....

[@NaxDucky]

SuperCarlinBrothers he was worthy, but did not know

[@bonjourphoenix7487]

I think that the Bucky thing was holding him back, like you said. Or he didn’t want to FLERKEN up Thor’s ego.

[@cooperbouse]

Always, I'm mean... He's Captain frickin America

[@morcant2310]

I think he was always worthy. But I just want to say I think you guys are awesome.

[@starrykitten2052]

He wasnt worthy, the hammer was inscribed with having to be worthy when thor was sent to earth, and at the time that hammer was taken thor hasnt been sent to earth yet, so that hammer doesnt have the inscription of the wielder having to be worthy, he may have been worthy but him holding the hammer wasnt proof of that

[@IamTabu]

Thor: Now would be a good time for you to get worthy. Cap: That’s my secret Thor. I’ve always been worthy.

[@theanimeaccountant1472]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tesnimeboulfoul2273]

I like this

[@oreowhale]

I understood that reference.

[@tesnimeboulfoul2273]

@@oreowhale I understood yours too

[@euanmangan7760]

@@oreowhale that's reference squared well done good sir

[@RAMavy]

There was a storm outside when we were watching, and right when Cap pulled the hammer, there was a huge thunder crash. It was Awesome.

[@ritchier3346]

Same in South Carolina

[@gooz0mbie]

X

[@pain2561]

We sure it was a storm and not cap using the hammer????

[@awesomechameleon1536]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eemu252]

OMG I watched it opening night and there was a storm in Massachusetts too! I didn’t even realize the coincidence

[@ettaex]

To me Thor’s “I knew it” implies he knew before Endgame that Cap was worthy. But the only time we have where Thor would’ve realized was during the scene in Age of Ultron. Just look at his face. So yes I think he was always worthy, but what you said about not feeling worthy makes a lot of sense

[@_helvetixa]

Omg like he knew that just it moving means that cap was worthy, but he also respected him as a friend cause cap was probably going through issues. Like, he knew cap could actually pick up the hammer but didn’t die to cap not feeling worthy himself, but instead of calling him out on it, he doesn’t say anything and let’s him figure it out himself. That would be so wholesome if it was true ;w;

[@personb9034]

The expression "i knew it" more accurately means "i kinda suspected it and now my suspicions are confirmed"

[@WVBigfoot]

Just gonna jump in here, 3 years late to the party, to kinda play devil's advocate. While I will agree that Thor's reaction in Endgame seems to indicate he knew Cap was worthy all the way back in Age of Ultron, it's important to remember that the Russo Brothers only INTERPRETED the "budging Thor's hammer" scene in AoU to mean that Cap was worthy all along, and of course if they believed that they'd naturally have Thor react in Endgame as if that were the case, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THE WRITERS OF AOU INTENDED THE SCENE TO BE INTERPRETED THAT WAY. With Civil War slated to come out the following year, Cap's lie (and the implications surrounding it) would have been on the forefront of all Marvel writers/directors minds. So it makes complete sense for the writers of AoU to include a scene of Cap budging Thor's hammer as a cheeky way of hinting at that ONE PESKY LITTLE THING keeping Cap from being TRULY worthy, that of course would be revealed to everyone in Civil War the next year. That being said, what all this really reveals is that we're dealing with fictional characters; characters that have been written for by a dozen different people over the years, all with different (and unwittingly conflicting) visions and intentions. So it's certainly possible that Cap wasn't worthy in AoU, (because the writers of AoU intended it to be that way) AND he was worthy all along (because the Russo Brothers intended it to be that way). Irreconcilable incongruities like this are to be expected in decade-spanning cinematic epics.

[@unknowncrazboss0077]

Honestly, it would have been SO awesome if Thor dropped the hammer in endgame and Peter Parker just casually picked it up and passed it to him🤣🤣

[@sophiestyles8368]

UnknownCrazBoss 007 that would so be perfect! Peter is so pure he has to be worthy!

[@kylepietrusiewicz2749]

@@sophiestyles8368 that's the thing though, part of being Worthy means warrior mentality, and spidey doesn't have it

[@Fleato]

@@kylepietrusiewicz2749 curious where it says that in MCU.

[@jaytalks9408]

Kyle Pietrusiewicz it’s actually the exact opposite. Odin decides Thor is unworthy when he acts like a King who is more concerned about winning wars than preventing them. When Peter stays on the ship in Infinity War, he isn’t doing it to charge at Thanos and his army, he’s doing it to so he can help the rest of the people on Earth, just as Odin is doing for Asgard.

[@kylepietrusiewicz2749]

@@jaytalks9408 I thought it was because Thor was arrogant and unjust, so he needed to be taught the value of being humble and selfless

[@iamjohnlocked3783]

Ben: Maybe, in the end, they were all worthy. Owen Wilson: *wow*

[@mujiescomedy279]

i am johnlocked maybe the worthiness was the friends we made along the way

[@shefalinigam3912]

I am sherlocked

[@GhostyCanine]

Aye I love that show 😂

[@kl-1447]

It gets me everytime they cut to it

[@pianomusic38864]

YES!!

[@beckysaurus3277]

I agreed cap was always worthy. Think about in end game, if cap needed a weapon to save Thor from Thanos. Why would he WASTE TIME trying to pick up something he never could have picked up before? He HAD to know he COULD pick up the hammer or he would have grabbed something else.

[@alyssa6918]

Wow, good point.

[@beckysaurus3277]

Thanks I have some from time to time

[@SeraphimCramer]

I dunno. We don't actually get to see the moment he picks it up, so it could be that it was just the first thing in reach, & he just grabbed it without thinking.

[@alexparker9903]

AdraicStarks what? He calls it to him and it flies through the air and you see all of that.

[@f3rzz476]

well, that's it Becky, your hair AND brain are Good, because you just hit the nail, this is irrefutable theory.

[@MagusAgrippa8]

If Thor can still be worthy despite being depressed and covered with death and doom, then I’m sure that Cap could be worthy even if he felt guilty.

[@jinsstyle]

Actually

[@vanthonyacosta91drre]

The difference between thor and cap was that Cap was keeping secrets though. He's scolded Natasha, Nick fury, and Tony about keeping secrets from others while doing the same just to spare his own feelings. He was being selfish, hypocritical, and lying about something pretty messed up. Thor was struck with sadness over his failure to stop Thanos. Also the pep talk from his mom might've helped with his depression lol.

[@Allyp_4876]

The clip of Owen Wilson saying “woooww” had me dying😂😂

[@catzbestfriend]

Allyson Parsons - same 🤣

[@bladeintel689]

Do you need cpr

[@tornadey018]

69 likes

[@anthony-to6cb]

Imagine if a girl on the streets just casually hands the hammer back to Thor 😂

[@Cuggaconroyfan30001]

ALL 👏 WHAMEN 👏 ARE 👏 WORTHY

[@x_master_xtop410]

@@Cuggaconroyfan30001 stop it , get some help

[@hypersonixgamer1962]

@@Cuggaconroyfan30001 Even Hela? Or however you spell the villain in Ragnarok?

[@AutisticGaming2004]

@@hypersonixgamer1962 yes haven't you heard the force is female ... oops wrong franchise .

[@spadezap9728]

that's not how the spell works, it means that only men can get the power of Thor, so either women can't wield it, or they can.

[@RangerRuby]

Ok, but can I just say I'm really digging this new video style/ designs/ format? Like them putting in the little blurps and the new intro and the overall more jokes throughout the videos make it so much fun and I love it!

[@dannypolanco1091]

Ranger Ruby true I agree so much

[@quethesparkle]

Shout out to Scott Niswander! He's been editing the last few videos

[@EMCEEHONOR]

Love the videos miss the old logo🤔☹

[@beautifulmeeses]

@@quethesparkle He has!?

[@dawn8293]

Wow

[@TiBunCosplay]

Harry Potter showing up at the end of the Battle of Hogwarts with a hammer instead of a wand.

[@StefwI0u]

"What is it, a cross over episode?"

[@berengustav7714]

Jason and Thalia Grace from Heroes of Olympus show up.

[@Powerhouse08]

Xd

[@Stephanie-kh6nx]

Brilliant!

[@tornadey018]

Why was this what I thinking during the video?

[@s.m.harrison1464]

Did everyone forget about the worthy coat rack from Thor: The Dark World?

[@nathanf300]

The answer is yes. Yes, we did. Do we feel bad about it? No. No, we don't.

[@FulcanMal]

What is Thor: The Dark World? (jk)

[@shazam2044]

@@FulcanMal it’s a wattpad fanfiction made by a professional team of 10 year old rejects

[@hannahdee2960]

The new intro still catches me off guard

[@Tytoalba777]

Personally, there's something I don't like about the intro. I think it has something to do with the audio. Like it's lacking enthusiasm or something.

[@liftbread]

@@Tytoalba777 yeah, they need to bring back the old "hey brother!"

[@ravenm3437]

Embrace the change peoples lol, but yea it still throws me off too

[@Huebz]

I mostly enjoy it, it just the new face-mash that I don’t like. I like the red logo of it, I just think the full color/detail version of it looks...wrong. It’s literally makes me uncomfortable if I pause on it.

[@alphadelta-bo4rk]

I miss the HEY BROTHER!!!

[@melinap3284]

Love the addition of little behind-the-scenes and blooper moments throughout the video. Definitely heightens the level of entertainment!

[@biancarowe4848]

Ben at the beginning: Hey (can’t hear the rest of the sentence) Ben now: (Spins frantically on chair with hammer with dramatic music for comedic effect)

[@nojo9308]

Ben: maby they were all worthy Owen Wilson: WOW That cracked me up

[@melinap3284]

0:33 "Whapah!" Yes, that is the exact noise one makes while summoning Mjolnir 😂🤣

[@stephanward953]

Bottom line, Cap was always worthy. You’re either worthy or you’re not.

[@Boomgaardian]

What about that middle section of Thor 1 where he wasn't worthy

[@haewonchoi2752]

Not true. In Endgame, Thor screams “I’m still worthy!” So it’s possible. Also, in Thor 1 there was one part where he was not worthy!

[@mikeg155]

It’s a comic book movie, real world science doesn’t apply. For instance, one of Cap’s ability in the comics is that he can see faster than bullets and dodge them (briefly shown on top of the taxi in The First Avenger). Given that, it’s very easy to assume he just stopped as he has those kind of reflexes. In the AOU scene, it also subtly shows his grip loosen and the handle slide through his hands at the exact moment the 43 pound Mjolnir moves. His second “attempt” is overly exaggerated, Mjolnir does nothing, and he plays it off like a dad letting their kid win a game.

[@ElectricAlien577]

​@@Boomgaardian He wasnt worthy, then he was.

[@friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354]

I’ve always said this: if there’s ANYONE in the MCU who’s MORE worthy of Thor’s powers than Thor himself, it’s Cap. I cheered when he picked mjolnir up!

[@jonathanh5872]

Coming back to this video, (to me) there’s a reasoning to all this; and it lies with WHO Thor is. The enchantment put on the hammer and Thor’s development isn’t about getting power back, it’s about learning what it truly means to be a leader, a PRINCE, THE FUTURE KING. My interpretation is that the enchantment and hammer is effectively the crown. Translated to “If who finds this is worthy of protecting my people after I’m gone, this power will allow you to do so.” I truly believe that although Odin loved Thor, he was more than willing to have someone else on the throne; he’s most angry at how Thor failed as a future king by starting a war and there was a real possibility that he wouldn’t be able to change. He believed Thor had THE ABILITY, but at least at that moment not the heart. I think that’s what it means to be worthy. I think Steve could lift the hammer because he was a leader in the truest sense of the word. His principles make him WORTHY of being king of Asguard if the need was there. There are many amazing heroes in the MCU, but few I would say that are worthy of being that king. Thor: The battle hardened Warrior-King Steve: The defender of the defenceless Vision: The hyper-intelligent Diplomat It’s about having the responsibility of all those lives and doing what’s best for them. At least that’s how I see it…

[@kurt50alien]

10:43 Ah yes. Harry Potter, the true wielder of Mjölnir.

[@MagusAgrippa8]

Kurt50Alien Randomness Galore Now that lightning bolt scar makes sense.

[@melinap3284]

@@MagusAgrippa8 Ha! That's clever 😂

[@jinsstyle]

@@MagusAgrippa8 true. Harry Potter , the god (or wizard????) of thunder.

[@berengustav7714]

Also,any weilder of Excalibur.

[@peeniss]

ok but the age(of ultron😏) old question.......is the elevator worthy?😳

[@weathermangohanssj4]

Stan Lee's Truck wasn't

[@alyssa6918]

I mean, it probably hasn't done anything bad... And it might get destroyed while there's a fight against an evil force... Which is kind of like sacrifice? Maybe?

[@chrismyers6848]

No because hulk couldn't use it

[@arandomuser9459]

I don’t know. But I love that clip I rewatched it so many times so I died when I heard Ben mention it. 🤣

[@EMCEEHONOR]

Maybe the elevator (or pick-up truck) is only worthy if the people in it are also worthy. Stan Lee's character not THE MAN himself

[@koda.m.j]

That scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail is my favorite "Just a flesh wound"

[@Nofxthepirate]

if Cap was always worthy, then I wonder if Thor's line "I knew it" also references that scene from Age of Ultron.

[@422rds]

Sony takes back Spiderman Supercarlinbrothers: Let's make a Thunder-cap Vid

[@jaydensaleh8971]

We got Spider-Man back! I just found out and am pumped. Disney and Sony reached a great deal which is awesome for the fans!

[@elflock5179]

@@jaydensaleh8971 OMG REALLY!!!!!😁😁😁😁😀😀😀😀

[@jiteshprajapat6257]

When I see Harry Potter reference in a MCU video, it's probably SCB!!!

[@noahrohman840]

I think that elevators are 100% worthy Elevators have 1 job: taking people up and down and that is what they do. They do their job perfectly and that's why I think elevators are 100% worthy.

[@jessekline6672]

Until you get stuck in one!!! Dunh dunh duuuuuuunnnh!

[@jaylindalal7066]

True true, but escalators malfunction all the time. Are they worthy?😂

[@ejejejeie6476]

@@jaylindalal7066 it's the cable fault

[@mediadunce653]

You should do a video on how Hela was able to destroy Mjolnir. I doubt I'll get around to such a video!

[@ORIGINALFBI]

He should do a video on how tf Jane is going to wield Mjolnir when it's in pieces

[@EMCEEHONOR]

Hela is pure of heart. Pure evil of heart

[@gerardosantizo9604]

DiddleDorp I heard that Loki will figure a way back into the canon mcu timeline and bring Thor the hammer

[@ORIGINALFBI]

@@gerardosantizo9604 via the way that time travel worked in Endgame. He can't take the hammer aside from maybe seconds before it was destroyed but I dont think Loki could stop Hela. Because if he takes it at any point in the past without returning it Thor is dead. Unless they somehow fix Mjolnir than it's broken for good.

[@gerardosantizo9604]

DiddleDorp thats with the quantum realm, remember how he got the space stone?

[@TonksMoriarty]

The "he" part of the spell is purely just a fairly antiquated form of singular "they".

[@pluckyraccoon06]

You're right but I think it was a joke.

[@matthewcooper4248]

PluckyRaccoon 06 No it wasn't. Otherwise he wouldn't have spoken about it for so long and made it a part of the 'theory'.

[@Ali_D_Katt]

Yeah, kind of like " he who is without sin may cast the first stone" I don't think that's excluding women it's just how they spoke then. (Ps not a religion nut just the first example my brain spit out)

[@thatguynoneknow]

While there are people getting upset over it now, there are many male terms used as general terms because that's how they've been for a long time, this comes from origins in male dominant societies where females just weren't counted, things may have shifted away from those ideas, however common phrasing has not fully. For example people might think it rude or offensive, but I use the term "guys" to refer to any group of people regardless of gender, simply out of habit and because I myself am male, though I don't regularly talk to or about that many people

[@Wargon2013]

Isn't that still rather common? (not a native speaker so no sure) For example the official Formula 1 Regulations refer to the driver as "he" but the rules would obviously apply to all drivers regardless of gender.

[@tommietreptau2548]

Cap has always been worthy end of discussion. That clip at the end of “Civil War” made me tear up

[@katakesh8566]

Would Jesus be worthy, I think so and I now need art of that, because why not

[@berengustav7714]

No one of flesh, But not Celestial either, but both

[@JonathonFyck]

You saw it here first folks, Ben is worthy of wielding Mjolnir

[@PerovNigma]

If he keeps dropping it, he won’t be.

[@arandomuser9459]

Joseph Simpson True. I wonder if J is worthy......

[@PerovNigma]

Watch it turn him down cos he’s a Slytherin... 😒

[@arandomuser9459]

Joseph Simpson I’d call bull. #Slytherinscanbeworthyto

[@jlokison]

@@PerovNigma Not sure about Marvel comics but in Norse mythology Thor had his hammer stolen at least once.

[@sirloin33]

“Wanda gets it” *Vision flying through floor* Actual lol

[@evo_is_confused]

I was recently on a flight to Canada from England. The in-flight movies contained Thor and Avengers:Assemble. In Avengers, seeing Iron Man alive actually hurt.

[@theastral3958]

Let's settle the real question ELEVATER can Go up or not ? #ElevaterIsntWorthy

[@albertsanchez9528]

Elevator isnt worthy

[@paigeblair9528]

Elevators are worthy! #DefendtheElevators

[@squashbanana5146]

It's been confirmed by the Feige that he didn't lift it due to Cap's personality. So yes, he was worthy in the moment of Age of Ultron. However, I am happy that this is being brought up

[@MythosFilmsYT]

Wasn't it the Russo Brothers, and not Feige that said it? The Russo Brothers are like the JK Rowling of the MCU at this point.

[@squashbanana5146]

@@MythosFilmsYT both have pointed it out. Although Feige did it more "behind the scenes" in an interview rather than a youtube video of questions about endgame

[@MythosFilmsYT]

@@squashbanana5146 Either way I think it's ridiculous. Nothing in Age of Ultron indicated that he wasn't actually trying.

[@squashbanana5146]

@@MythosFilmsYT Well just know that there is no such thing as "kinda" worthy. You either are worthy or not. So cap being able to shake mjolnir doesn't mean "kinda" or "almost" worthy. That's showing cap being able to lift it but doesn't because...ya know...thor the almighty powerful god of thunder

[@MythosFilmsYT]

@@squashbanana5146 We don't know if there's a 'kinda worthy' or not. With suuuuch a small shake; for all we know there is. He just wasn't all there yet.

[@vampireattorney7510]

"He" is both masculan and femenin in writing and speach when no asigned gender is present. Its kind of like saying "Man" when refering to all mankind.

[@sherryjones5362]

Use to be but now schools teach every to be PC and say he or she

[@kiddo6393]

while I agree, I also have never seen a woman who wouldn't be able to lift the hammer

[@jessicayoung]

I was looking for this comment

[@ralexcraft990]

Makes sence

[@moduspwnenz]

uh no, it isn't, not for english. it's always been for the male/masc. "they" or "it" is more used for no gender

[@bakedmomo5693]

Also Captain America somewhere in recent comic history: *HAIL HYDRA!!!*

[@YophiSmith]

Stan Lee should have made a cameo and randomly picked up Thor’s hammer and gave it back to him saying, “Boy, that’s heavy.”

[@CryptidZeker415]

To me cap was always worthy. Regardless if he was holding that info from Tony about how bucky killed his parents. It was a tough situation and bucky was still very much MIA. And cap was trying to find him so I'd like to believe cap was going to tell tony, but first wanted to insure bucky was maintained first

[@l.tc.5032]

Also I'm not sure if Steve "knew" or KNEW. I personally think he "knew" as in he was pretty sure The Winter Soldier did it, but had no actual proof, as Zola gave Hydra as a whole credit for the assassination, not The Winter Soldier specificly, and figured it would only make his and Tony's already tenuous relationship even worse if he told him or risk his best friend being hunted when he had no confirmation or any idea where he was. I also think he justified it as such saying "I don't know for sure so why open that can of worms?" That's why I think he said yes in CW, he was saying yes because he knew in his gut despite the lack of proof.

[@Dagz406]

I have heard the theory about cap protecting Thor’s ego, but never thought that he didn’t consider himself worthy. I also think that he became worthy when he put the plane in the water

[@berengustav7714]

He threw himself on a grenade without hesitation

[@joshuahines1415]

Owen Wilson's thought on this theory: *Wow*

[@margaridabaptista3712]

Honestly, that elevator joke is enough for me to like the video 😂

[@squid4728]

“WAAAPAAA” -Ben Carlin 2019

[@peterlane1391]

Yep, he was. Vision, Thor, and Cap are willing to die to save others.

[@ravenm3437]

Peter Lane but so was iron man right? And he wasn’t worthy

[@mayurjethva4703]

Why tony fans didn't realize there are Other supes as well who are ready to die, any other supe will do the same.

[@ORIGINALFBI]

Vision isn't human. That's why he can lift it.

[@camil3545]

@@mayurjethva4703 well i think the point is that at the end of Avengers 1, heck Ironman 1 as well, Tony has already shown he is ready to die for the greater good, only really surviving both those situations by luck. Yeah there are others that are totally willing to die too, but Tony has already put himself on that line twice before Age of Ultron and the Mjolnir party scene. So the requirements to be worth has to be something more than just "willing to die to save others".

[@insaincaldo]

​@@ravenm3437 Well Tony is prepared for that to be a potential outcome, but if he had to think about it, he probably wouldn't be. He still ends up throwing self preservation out of the window when it comes to getting it done and the odds seem against any other cause of action. That said, we do know the Endgame plan hinges on him not knowing.

[@nategraham6946]

The point on Hela and the mural, this was before Odin put the incantation on Mjolnir

[@FulcanMal]

He said that...

[@coolcutiekitti17]

The extra editing and the bonus unscripted moments added in makes this my FAVORITE video you guys have done and that is kind of a ludicrous statement

[@melinap3284]

If a willingness to sacrifice yourself is what makes you worthy of wielding Mjolnir, I think Lily Potter (not just Harry) deserves some recognition! She would totally be worthy ⚡

[@benhawkins9476]

She would be…… but you know……she’s kinda dead :(

[@HekatieSquires]

I mean she’s included in AlL woMeN

[@jamievalle2015]

OMG! YES !!!!!

[@JolteOnWisconsin]

Neville is worthy. Dobby is worthy. Ron is worthy.

[@melinap3284]

@@benhawkins9476 True... when you think about it, Lily wasn't as lucky as her son or Thor or even Captain America, because her willingness to sacrifice actually resulted in her death.

[@danduignan2319]

Ben is worthy and has always been worthy

[@vanessastorey6924]

When I saw him catch the hammer I wasn't at all surprised I thought he had already held it before

[@yaboidee7438]

The editing in your videos is getting so much better and I love it!

[@dianaoflesbos6197]

Should we count the bit in Endgame where Spider-Man webs on to Mjolnir while delivering the gauntlet? Since in AoU Pietro tried to grab onto it and it immediately fell to the ground

[@blak4831]

Pietro didn't expect it just completely ignore him though, and just fell because he lost his grip (and then his balance)

[@CryptidZeker415]

Nahhhhhhh, spidey was tagging on the force of the throw like Pietro. Same with hulk when thor threw the hammer, and hulk tried to catch it only for the hammer to be pulling hulk instead

[@dianaoflesbos6197]

CryptidZeker415 Except that when Spider-Man was on it the hammer didn’t go down

[@CryptidZeker415]

@@dianaoflesbos6197 I guess it might have been caps will directing the hammer to go forword. Also adding the fact that spidey wasnt technically holding it because he used his webs to connect to it

[@alyssa6918]

I'm pretty sure Spider-man can wield Mjolnir, but he can't access Thor's powers.

[@Nathan-ez1wo]

I believe cap wasn’t able to lift the hammer in age of ultron is because he was trying to lift it for the wrong reasons. He was doing it as a dare, and not for a good cause.

[@patrickcarroll9118]

That owen Wilson "wow" made me laugh myself to tears

[@Noattentionplz]

Love this video! The theory is on point and the editing makes it even better. Great job on this one!

[@seaBBB]

i wonder if a 3 year old would be able to lift Mjolnir- I mean it's with pure intention

[@princeafro1387]

Here's what I think...yes a 3 old is pure and most likely worthy of lifting Thors hammer. However given that, the hammer just becomes a very heavy regular box of metal on a stick to the kid so he/she probably wont have the strength to lift it...

[@camrynsingsandreads8614]

Literally when I saw him lift it in theaters I screamed “I KNEW IT” He has always been worthy

[@nicolastaitano4238]

Camryn Singsandreads as did Thor😂

[@kaitlinvergara3484]

YYYEEESSSS!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for this

[@smsinaz88]

I vote always Worthy and I must say Ben this was a hilarious episode to watch

[@bobbisimmons7399]

You help me with my problems. I'm sad a lot so you will always make me laugh. Thank you, Ben and J

[@kenishaghotey7847]

Bobbi Simmons I wish you happiness and hope you have a great life.

[@bobbisimmons7399]

@@kenishaghotey7847 Thank you so much. If you have anything that you are going through just remember that you are amazing and a good person for taking the time to do this. And just be you!

[@joshMorgan111]

Hey I hope you get better. Going through sad times always sucks. Stay strong

[@Destyn2b]

Sending positive vibes your way 🌈

[@f3rzz476]

best wishes :3

[@rhodriwilliams2599]

I don’t believe that argument that he could always pull the hammer. I believe his arch was always going this way, his problem was that he could not live without war. Scarlett Witch makes him have a nightmare and his nightmare was that the war was over. He could not live without war. As soon as he lives in the present day he is always fighting something and he can’t do anything but fight. But there is a moment in Endgame when he sees Peggy Carter in the past he has a moment of realisation: he finally realised that he can live his life without war, he can live his life with Peggy. As soon as he knows this he can wield Thor’s Hammer. When Thanos attacks, Cap is finally fighting to end the fight, rather than fighting to fight a fight. He is fighting to live with Peggy.

[@alyssa6918]

That's a very good argument, Cap probably did like to fight. When you really think about it though, would a person that would fight just for the fun of it be willing to lay down their life for other people? Especially when they're mainly strangers? I think he fought for the people of the world he lived in and for the people he loved, so he was always worthy. Good point though, I wouldn't have thought about it that way if I didn't see your comment.

[@SeraphimCramer]

@@alyssa6918 It's entirely possible to do both. No one said he was fighting because he liked it, though. He was fighting because he basically didn't know what to do with himself in times of peace. Because without the fight, he just didn't have anything to really live for. That's why the proper ending to his story was going back, & actually finding peace for himself, rather than dying a hero's death like Tony.

[@rhodriwilliams2599]

AdraicStarks that’s exactly what I think. He didn’t enjoy it but he just had nothing else.

[@Serimewmow]

I love the little blooper parts put in there!!!! keep doing that please!

[@maximumride4087]

Hey brother! The new logo and different background is awesome! And were loving the merch!!!!

[@cooperbouse]

I haven't even watched the vid yet, but I know I'll believe it

[@kayisfish]

Honestly lol "is Dumbledore actually Thor???!" And by the end I believe them lol

[@madiepoloncic6399]

I ALWAYS end up believing them! 😂

[@user-ix8ob5gk1n]

That is always how it goes

[@Nitemurr]

Same here!!

[@vandencat6547]

Anyone else miss Black Widow?

[@lenagrace3949]

Me

[@dreampeak3329]

No

[@coffee_gremlin]

Yes

[@DeeSnow97]

The entire MCU? Except for Tony

[@matthewcooper4248]

Not at all.

[@kayllencox6327]

I really love your little cuts in between jokes! It’s great! Keep it up guys!

[@lyricallyfaight]

When Nat doesn't know how elevators work 😂😂

[@mmcgrath2510]

mostly, I hate big annoying reactions and clapping and stuff in cinemas but in than moment, everyone gasped and then clapped and everyone just shared that same amazing energy

[@kasey377]

Love the vids guys 🙏🔥 And yes I think he’s always been worthy he’s so pure

[@jeremyolivares2021]

Cap: grasps hammer Mjollnir: oh hey this guys worthy, oh wait, never mind, I take it back

[@AndrewWalton12]

I think Ben's idea that Cap didn't consider himself worthy is the most elegant solution. If he was worthy all along and consciously chose not to lift the hammer, that kind of cheapens the payoff when he finally wields it. There's no growth to the character if he's choosing not to lift the hammer and then one day just changes his mind. Well reasoned Ben!

[@brandonbrimley6876]

Thank you!! Please do more marvel!! Especially endgame videos!!! Keep them coming!!!!

[@lexie1601]

They are probably ahead of schedule for filming but matpat (Film theory) released a video called is Thanos worthy about a month ago doing the exact same thing...

[@gannfresh3988]

Always have loved your videos and still do keep up the good work

[@DenverCav04]

Editing is top notch as always!

[@krisslanakus]

I always thought Vision could lift the hammer because the hammer doesn't recognize him as a living being.

[@FrankLloydTeh]

I agree, the mind stone does not have the power to give you a soul. That's the soul stone's thing. But regardless if he did have a soul, you can not say that the manifestation of the mind stone is not worthy.

[@SuperVstech]

Ben Carlin... “Vision is clearly human enough for Wanda to truly have fallen in love with him” “Wanda makes the shaft”

[@berengustav7714]

😏😏😂😂

[@carlynjohannigman5815]

Ben: it normally has a shaft you don’t make the shaft. J: *giggles in the background.* By far my favorite part. It made me actually laugh out loud.

[@valenciaparchment8212]

The bloopers are great guys, please do those more

[@arielsteinsaltz1956]

The “add Harry to the list” thing makes me want to write a fanfic.

[@LenaHillOnTour]

The second "wow" had me in stitches 😂

[@charleshockenbury353]

I 99% agree with you. I also think Cap had doubts about himself and couldn’t believe he was worthy. However, because he believed he was unworthy, he was deemed unworthy and couldn’t lift it. Until he could accept he was worthy, even if he tried to lift it he couldn’t. I think there’s a mistake in believing there’s one quality the hammer looks for. Thor forgot his selflessness, Cap needed to find his confidence.

[@braxformer1982]

dude, "if HE be worthy"? Then explain why Jane Foster is going to be worthy in Love and Thunder

[@annabelcrescibene4257]

Braxformer Jane Foster like all women is just an advanced elevator

[@braxformer1982]

@@annabelcrescibene4257 LOL

[@bellasaperston1308]

Prepare for my in class essay I have tomorrow on the 3rd day of school, or watch this video.... I’ll watch them study lol

[@wat597]

same

[@bellasaperston1308]

W AT gotta love having to do them * rolls eyes * lol what's yours on?

[@wat597]

@@bellasaperston1308 The significance of Jamestown, yours?

[@bellasaperston1308]

W AT on the book 'The Outliers' by Malcolm Gladwell

[@arandomuser9459]

Something Bella I’ve got to get used to having to do homework instead of watching SCB. Going to school next week.

[@jordanromesburg6819]

I'm glad I waited till the end of the video to comment, because I was gonna say exactly what you said at the end - he was always worthy in Mjolnir's eyes, but until he confessed to Tony he would never believe he's worthy. Great vid as always :)

[@matthewparker9276]

You forgot that Odin could also wield Mjolnir, as seen in Thor when he throws Mjolnir to earth. And at that time Odin too was keeping a great many secrets from many people, including his own sons.

[@donsmith1198]

9:15 if “Ye” be worthy... fixes it.😒

[@marindasmith6606]

*I KNEW IT* -Fat Thor 2019

[@agataposwojemu]

Omg I did literally burst into tears at the end ... and no, I’m not alone at home I am at work in the middle of the open space, surrounded by a lot of people 🙈🙈🙈

[@nateds7326]

Man havent been to this side of you tube in a while. The intro animation has seriously improved

[@elianashaw8776]

Let's forget cap for a sec... is BEN worthy??? I mean the whapah convinced me...

[@drfries]

The reason Hela could wield it was because the spell from Odin wasn't on the hammer until thor was banished so it was just an ordinary hammer.

[@antiloser-NFS]

he literally said that right after he mentioned hela using it

[@RichardYauman]

Well, I wouldn't go as far as saying that it ever was "just an ordinary hammer"

[@drfries]

@@antiloser-NFS Yeah I heard that and typed the comment to immediately hear that

[@sinisterinspace]

Oof the 'did you know?' scene still breaks my heart every time I see it

[@RachelRave369]

Scott’s editing is amazing! Props to him!!

[@aerosnow9176]

But he wouldn’t sacrifice the secret about one friend(Bucky) to another(Tony) who deserved to know more Also first time being first comment :D

[@modernkennnern]

Harry potter could wield the 🔨, confirmed

[@RoqueSox]

now all i can picture is scrawny li'l pre-serum steve holding mjolnir. . .it's adorable!

[@emmasanchez9170]

The Monty Python and the Holy Grail clip made my day!!

[@jesusisscaredofme1866]

73 views 136 likes. Perfectly balanced as all things... wait how?

[@SamL_195]

😂

[@septimor32]

You do realize that many people are watching it at the same time and some are pressing the like button at the same time, and that the internet may have delays on both of those numbers because the video is 13 minutes long? 3,472 views and 440 likes now, and it will be different if i press F5.

[@septimor32]

9,160 and 1.1k likes... Wow that was fast!

[@jesusisscaredofme1866]

Septimor Ah another person without a sense of humor