My Father, the Giant

[@masonpappas2037]

"Maybe I didn't teach you to look after others, that's my fault." No beating or cuss out could ever come close to the effectiveness this statement does getting through to someone you care about.

[@xavierzamora6455]

Now that's a dad

[@michaelthompson2363]

That's THE dad

[@John-p9m2c]

THE DAD

[@mlgninja4503]

THE DAD YOU SAY?

[@tellinbellin4434]

that is correct he is a dad

[@punkletongaming2174]

Yup

[@moribell1083]

That story about the bottle cap had to be the most savage thing a father can do, that made me wince just thinking about my old man saying, “Maybe I didn’t raise you right.” I think that would be the fastest god damn way to get a teen to straighten up.

[@rokkfel4999]

Cuz it hurts so much nothing hurts more then a person you love and respect being disappointed in you

[@exactleader56]

Not with teens nowadays.

[@sunilgoatam9740]

Sunita kumari

[@crimsondynamo615]

You would have expected an ass beating for something like that, but just him saying that with tears in his eyes hurts a whole lot more than a smacked bottom. If that were me I’d be walking a razors edge because I’d be scared of disappointing him again.

[@t-rex4622]

@@rokkfel4999 or being disappointed in themself.

[@Nyasiamonique]

“If you don’t cry you can’t let all the poison out.” That really hit hard because I always here ,”if you cry it shows your weak.”

[@rynemcgriffin1752]

This is the man I want my children to remember me as, a strong gentle giant who didn’t have to rely on fear tactics to raise them

[@animequeen78]

Thank you. Raising your children with fear only makes things worse.

[@chromiakocosmos8888]

That is a man. One who cries, who is wise, and kind. Finding a man like that is like searching for a needle in a hay stack.

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

That’s me

[@crimsondynamo615]

A man should cry. It’s not good to bottle it all up, it hurts the soul. Open up that pressure valve and let the floodgates burst.

[@johnmcrose9155]

He was not a giant his heart was

[@SassafrasTee7366]

It’s true man don’t cry. I hate the stereotype that men don’t cry because its a sign of weakness. Crying just show that you have feelings and that’s the manliest thing to do.

[@bobtheball5384]

Ditto, people who say men shouldn't cry are only afraid of being human.

[@benjohnson7148]

one of my friends the toughest friend i have actually taught me the same thing crying gets all the bad thing out he was a really nice guy loved James bond and the john wick movies the only thing that made us friends was our love for halo and call of duty we would compare them and talk about the storylines of the games

[@emilyrose9854]

I think what a truly meant back then is that a man doesn't cry in the face of adversity he's supposed to be the Pillar of Strength but shows his heart when he needs to kind of like a time and place for everything you don't cry when things aren't going your way but you do cry when words fail you whether it be for good times are for bad times

[@EddVCR]

Vulnerability takes trust and courage.

[@animequeen78]

Crying is good for you. It releases stress.

[@vinsoriano493]

these stories always make my eyes water

[@kimjunoof6712]

This sounds exactly like my grandpa. I always thought of him as my dad, he and my grandma raised me from when I was a toddler. He thought of me as his daughter even though we weren't blood related. he died when I was 11 and I've never cried and hurt so badly for someone like that since, not even at funerals of the people I loved and cared about, I felt as if I couldn't shed a single tear to match the hurt I was feeling when they died, and even then that hurt seemed dull compared to the pain I felt for his death. I never knew your chest can auctually hurt from grief and heartbreak until then. He only whipped me once, and when I left to go to school he broke down crying. He said he would never whip me agian and he stayed true to that. He would tell me bedtime stories every night of his time in the army, my favorite one of his is when he was stuck in Germany because he took the wrong train. There was these college girls who were on the train with him and he kept asking if this was the right train, the girls didn't respond because they were embarrassed that they couldnt speak english well enough. Eventually one of the girls told him which train he was currently on. He said his boss (I can't remember what exactly he was, so I'll stick wirh boss for now) was so angry with him because he couldn't come home to the states until a few days later. We would laugh like crazy when he told that story. Some details I left out because I couldn't properly remember all of the story. My grandma, Mommom, has constant nightmares about him. About his death or him leaving forever. She comes to my room when she has those nightmares and she lays down with me and I'll just talk to her, telling her stories and experiences I've had or just making them up as I go. sometimes I try and tell her one of Pa's stories but I can't ever remember the whole story clearly, it always frustrates me. It's like trying to walk through a fog made of half formed dreams, trying to figure out what comes first or last. did I miss a detail, didn't someone say something before the tank shot, didn't he word it differently? I'm 16, going on 17 and I'm scared of growing up. Mainly because I don't have my Pa to guide me through life and to teach me what I need to do to prepare for adult hood. Sorry for my rambling, I know it can be annoying to some people but watching this video felt as if I was watching my childhood and it made me feel bittersweet. It felt good getting this off of my chest. so thank you for listning, to whoever read my whole comment.

[@crustyclay9899]

You can get through this bitch of a life fam. Life may be short but it’s insufferably long. You got this. Life is not linear, and that’s the thing. Nobody will know what will happen so everybody has to bullshit it in some sort of way. So you got this!!! Stay safe!

[@ariachermansky7836]

We all believe in you

[@lisahinton9682]

I didn't think you rambled at all. I thought you presented your thoughts quite nicely, actually. I am glad you still have your grandma, and she has you. Enjoy these years together. Ask her about her life - as a kid, as a young adult, how she met your grandpa, on and on. Write it all down. You'll be glad you did in the years that she's not here anymore - which hopefilly are a long time off.

[@vickisharp138]

your welcome i wish you the happiest days possible

[@josephinetyree1476]

You sounded 'older' than you stated !! So wise for your years !! You must remember ... you have the wisdom of your grandpa within you... He IS a part of who you are...and who you will be. ..Blood is just that...but the people GOD has put 'in' our lives...to better them...has nothing to do with blood. There 'will' be bumps in this road called 'life'.. look up and remember who you want to be like...I'm sure there truly 'is' a window...from this world to the next...where our loved ones...watch over us...through the good and the bad.... Look up to your grandpa...and especially GOD..to guide you ..on 'your' path ...Blessings..young man...!!!

[@BirdofHermes1234]

I always do love these stories, really makes my day 😊

[@KurtNoBrains94]

mee too

[@thatoneguy7915]

I haven't been able to cry in years, about 4 years ago I had a serious battle against depression, it had caused me to shut off all of my emotions and I became an emotionless husk just drifting day to day. I have since gotten better but ive never been able to cry since then. Its not like I don't want to, I actually wish I could sometimes, but I think I mentally shut myself off from crying to avoid emotions back then and never got it back.

[@ariachermansky7836]

Hope you're doing okay

[@onceagain569]

Bless his heart, there is no shame in letting tears flow. When they've dried, that's when you can call yourself strong.

[@kiforcekhan]

You guys are doing a service to the world by sharing this stories. Thank you Story Corps.

[@ImBarelyMe]

A man who doesn’t beat his kids but makes a point calmly and helps the kid see and be upset realising they disappointed the one person who believed in them… now that’s a man

[@coffinsmokej7408]

I hope with all my heart I could be a father like that.

[@Arthur-sj8cv]

Man these are very beautiful

[@DerpySquiddles4043]

'If you dont cry, you dont get rid of the poison thats in your body' This singular line has brought so much comfort to the people i repeat it back to, especially the men and amab people in my life. Thank you.

[@joseph2500]

Happiness is the antidote for sadness, and after that strong fight, you should let the tears carry the left overs away.

[@chupacabra9357]

I was waiting so long for more animated videos, and got an influx of 5. Good job StoryCorps!! Also, are you ever going to use that style again which is super round and has lots of circles that you used in Sundays at Roccos?

[@Jomster777]

Perhaps the graphics designer/animator who made them moved on to greater things. Hence why the change in style(maybe someone new)

[@dominickkhan7554]

“He tried to spank me but instead he cried” That shook me

[@rosewoodproductions5029]

I just came back to this channel. What another heartwarming story

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

I, also look forward to these wonderful stories...

[@klg9549]

What a great man.

[@DedRottn]

Animated or not I love hearing these stories theyre just beautiful.

[@grimreaper896]

i wish my dad is half a man that your grandfather is ... 😢 but he isn't

[@ethanstang9941]

grim reaper, I'm sorry to hear that, I hope that you are doing better.

[@emilyrose9854]

I don't mean to seem insensitive but your comment does remind me that I forget my dad is actually a good man that sacrificed a lot maybe not like this grandfather but he's my dad and trying to compare and contrast what could be better and what could be worse shouldn't cloud what we actually have and I'm thankful that I have a good dad and I don't know you and if your father is not really a dad I only hope you have a good substitute cuz blood may be thicker than water but that doesn't make for a good parent so whoever you do have whether it be a mother an Uncle a grandfather or even just a teacher that's been there for you through the toughest times give them a call sometime today

[@xionnation9932]

We need and I mean it!! We need more men like this across the world please!!!!

[@murphy81775]

AMEN.

[@S0fizzy]

I had to watch one of these for school and now I can't stop 👍

[@perrinfan]

Ah, you made me cry. What a beautiful man his father was.

[@23d25]

Very nice story Very emotional at the same time

[@wildwikedwanderer1208]

Damn these kinds of stories start getting me all tearing up

[@Marshell1999]

Welp u made me tear up

[@vickisharp138]

his father seems like a good person

[@samuraiakira6497]

Today I just discovered this channel and I already love it

[@t3rrablox582]

The manliest thing a man can do is to be emotional

[@videoman954]

Wow an actual cartoon, it’s been a while!

[@joneslife5083]

I'm a real man! But most of these story corps videos bring me to tears

[@bigpiso9]

That is a damn good father. I hope I am able to be a quarter of that good when I get to be a dad

[@a_new_life_41]

Wow. Incredible and profound. We need more of this wisdom seen in the world. Otherwise, young people have to learn it all the hard way, and many may never.

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

Thanks

[@emilyrose9854]

Why do you have to make me cry😭 today's Father's Day🥰

[@Malfiicent]

Anytime I click on one of these: SURELY THIS ONE WON'T MAKE ME CRY. :''''''D

[@KurtNoBrains94]

This is the sweetest thing I have every seen, It makes me cry but in the end i always come out with a smile. I really enjoy seeing these things. Keep it up StoryCorps!

[@agoodboy2208]

I love the animation styles just as much as I love the stories.

[@briannabrown1410]

That dad is great man

[@OctoberBlues89]

This made me cry

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

I’m not crying . You are

[@kushkungvivo744]

Beautiful story thank you

[@nysom3356]

My family members that i know of were in wars. My uncle and my tio fought in the vietnam war. My uncles father fought in ww2 he was shot during the d-day invasion and lived but later died from lead cancer(from what ive been told). I had a different uncle that died earlier this summer and was cremated at the veterans memorial center in arizona though i am not sure what war he fought in or if he was in a war cause i never knew he was a veteran untill we went to the VMC. And the gathering that we had at his death i saw a man that was in partial uniform(greem shirt/camo pants/black boots/and a military cap) ive never seen him as i have alot of family members from my dads side..most i dont even know and only seen them in photos..iam guessing he was in iraq. Those are the ones i know of maybe others most likely not though.

[@ariachermansky7836]

They're incredibly brave

[@kingbacon124]

this story made me cry

[@coveruplies]

that was beautiful

[@labelledamedumanor4876]

Real men are NEVER afraid to hide their feelings. Just like the man in the tale said, "If you don't cry you won't be ejecting the poisons inside you".

[@medievalflame]

Now thats... A dad

[@willhibbard6903]

I love this new art style

[@MoKuZai]

happy father’s day everyone...

[@anamuseva2680]

Omg I did not see this story coming 😭

[@gamerboysmith5078]

Great animation and story makes people emotional 🙂

[@jonnyhere8147]

Those words hit me

[@TonyTonyDLuffy]

Yay new video

[@frogglen6350]

I wish I could thumbs this up

[@Solaris-from-astroa]

Remembers me of my dad

[@mrpink5772]

Wise wise man

[@jeffviands8484]

That's some strong shit brother.

[@thegreyman1575]

Please come to Ohio; please come to Tiffin. I made a post awhile ago in the comments about this, but please visit Heidelberg University. There are so many stories here, there are so many opportunities for these folks to tell of them, and if you wish for good stories, then this is the place to listen to them. It’s not much, but please... I care a lot for these people. This is my Home; and after watching this, it brought me back to when I was a Kid. I was one of the Kids who ran after getting hit with caps like that, and there are so many stories here to listen to, guys.... you may not even see this, but I won’t stop posting about Tiffin on the coming videos. This is my Home, even if I’ve only been here for two years. This place is rich and vibrant, even if I’m the surface it’s not that much. Just ask them, and they’ll tell. Former escorts, children of mobsters, survivors of abuse, survivors of gang bangs and riots. Fighters and Strivers for a Better Tomorrow, Come to Tiffin, and you will Find them... please. These are my Family Members... these are apart of my graduating class. These are Men.

[@seandalavis]

Wow awesome

[@CCJJ160Channels]

1:15 - there’s no “maybe” about it.

[@Jackiemk007]

Put these stories on tv

[@raymundotorres7574]

10/10😭

[@trollstheking2636]

That's strange. Why turn off the Likes and Dislikes? I liked the story and was going to give the video a like but stopped. You don't want me too.

[@ThreatLevel9]

Happy Fathers Day, bois.

[@thatoneguypatrickbateman]

I came here for the video to see some comments about GIANT DAD (from dark solus)

[@hanzulscadoodles7368]

your lucky i wish he was my dad

[@kayleegrandstaff2524]

Ayyyye Oklahoma gang lol

[@ClownieFace]

I want to come into this place some day, and tell a good story. (I'M NOT SAYING THESE STORIES ARE BAD)

[@redneck7926]

Damnit got me crying into my dinner

[@risankati]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rjtp2552]

😢

[@stamfordpawprints3246]

❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️🙏

[@komso708]

Hey StoryCorps why did you disable the ratings on this video?

[@frogglen6350]

Could be at the request of the person they interviewed. I really don't know, though

[@zed_2ed929]

Epic epic gamer

[@caesar_salad3182]

That’s a dad

[@Captainmarex]

God that was sad

[@sveinungmagnussen8623]

Damn ninjas cutting onions

[@kufles1421]

Go back to the old animations please but good story rip

[@frogglen6350]

Too much money

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

Oh shit a new episode

[@penn_got_4]

👍

[@sebastienfalquez3560]

😇😇😇😇😇

[@trainknut]

So, this guy was basically the real life version of the crying Indian from those old PSAs?

[@georgiethumbs2438]

This is art, pure absolute beautiful art. Why aren't you getting millions of viewers and subscribers? Do you promote yourself? Promotion is extremely easy today. Just leave a link everywhere you go, it really is that simple. It ticks me off because all the garbage today I see promoted relentlessly and these beautiful videos seem to only reach a few thousand people. This is world changing stuff, it really is.

[@andrew2oh345]

Hi

[@Coffeehouse_Latte]

Men don't cry, Water just comes out of our eyes.

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

Maybe, I didn't raise you right. Wow.

[@greygremlin1248]

Walk like a giant Neil Young

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

Maybe I didn't raise you right.

[@carsonhayes3647]

Jesus Christ loves you.

[@yeadontwearitout]

These are good stories but they sound so scripted. In this one he teases a disabled kid as a child and out of shame. In another one a bookworm learns about the world via a library and ends up working in one as she gets older. It seems so cliche and unlikely to happen in reality. Things work unexpectedly for the most part