My Life is on My Walls

[@nathanl8622]

You can tell you've had an interesting life when you have a decapitated statue of your own brother in your own office and it's not even in the top 5 of weirdest things in the room.

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

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[@michaelotton1170]

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[@ragnkja]

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[@EcceJack]

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[@faithannerush]

I love this comment so much!

[@berrybread7215]

I love that Hank woke up today and decided to do the belated office tour we always wanted

[@berrybread7215]

Update: just finished watching it, it was very worth the wait

[@seekingsara7049]

ADHD mood 💜

[@bernier42]

That, or he didn’t have a script and improvised!

[@thefredster55]

"Nobody knew the existed before now. BUT NO ONE CAN HAVE THEM. THEY'RE MINE" is so applicable to so many of my hobbies and interests

[@skylar7320]

Chunky coin, chunky coin! Seriously dig the chonk, never did I know I wanted an outrageously thicc half pressed copper chonker but I do. 13/10 would recommend for future coin releases.

[@lbroderius]

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[@Dakinishir]

Gollum energy

[@sam-the-moomin]

I love seeing other peoples collections of STUFF not necessarily a collection of one thing but just all the weird little things people keep that are important to them It makes my goblin brain go BRRRRRR and makes me want to go through my junk drawers

[@okayheykae]

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[@AxxLAfriku]

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!! I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear sam

[@AUnicorn666]

I like to see it too because i dont personally have enough money to collect things but i do enjoy seeing people who just have things that bring them joy! the only things i have of those are merch that is from p4a, pizzamas, and a few other channels i watch! but i just love to see all the stuff that people have that brings them joy! the more the better because i just love seeing individuals happy (as long as what makes them happy doesnt cause anyone harm)

[@HankMeldrum]

You'd love my house!

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

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[@sylvy16]

One thing i love about this room is how organised it feels even though it isn’t 100% organised. It’s kinda the definition of organised chaos.

[@emilyd4230]

yess it’s how i ‘organize’ my room too:)

[@dawica]

That's ADHD for you

[@afroceltduck]

It's the Hank of rooms

[@Eowar]

@@dawica My feelings exactly. Hank may not be formally diagnosed with ADHD (he had some older and very similar diagnosis) but I count him among us.

[@richardhinshaw2116]

I don't know about ADHD, but organized chaos is the mark of an INFJ.

[@charliemichael4052]

THE MISPRINTED BUSINESS CARD CUBE LIVES! That's a MAJOR throwback

[@wherethebirdsgo]

Right? Hit me like a freight train lol

[@jessicawode4965]

Haha I was waiting to see if the misprinted business cards would show up!!

[@angelapotter8084]

I just rewatched that video a months or so ago and so I got so excited at that part of this video haha 😂

[@drama2queen4]

Not gonna lie, you saying definitively, “I don’t have a gaming channel anymore” hurt my heart a little bit. I binge-rewatched Hank and Katherine play Super Mario Bros. last summer when I wasn’t having the best time, and it really helped bring a little joy to my days. I’m so glad they exist!

[@miriamrosemary9110]

Yeah, there were also games he started and didn't finish, like Undertale. I kept waiting for more but it never came! At least I got to have a lot of fun watching him play The Stanley Parable :)

[@williandalsoto806]

wait, that sound awesome where is it?!

[@untappedinkwell]

@@williandalsoto806 Hank has "two" gaming channels, HankGames, which has been taken over by John, and Games With Hank, which Hank used to play most of the aforementioned video game series: kzbin.infovideos

[@jamestown_se]

I still watch through the entire series of Hank & Katherine play Super Mario Brothers Wiiiiiiiii now and then. always good to smile! I hope you're having a better time now! DFTBA

[@amberbydreamsart5467]

oh my god, nostalgia. i had almost forgotten that when i was in a deep depression in my senior year of high school in 2013 i watched hank and katherine play super mario bros nonstop for weeks on end... good/bad times

[@Rosalie_Jansen]

Must be nice to have your own place to call home for long enough to have your life story slowly ooze into your surroundings :) I hope to have a room like this someday!

[@pachelruli5320]

right?! I love having little objects with so much history around me but I've moved around so much and in such small spaces that I've adopted minimalism as more of a practicality than an ethos - it would be so crazy to me to just have things from 2007 lying around...

[@harrycarter3781]

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[@amrutavarshiny7916]

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[@lewismassie]

I love seeing a room that is very obviously representative of the inside room of someone's mind. Even better when they excitedly jump all over it telling you what it all means

[@_maxgray]

This is the kind of video that gives me those warm fuzzy Nerdfighteria feelings. Hits me in the feels even harder than Thoughts from Places and other videos that know they're profound.

[@Margaretfogs]

Same!!

[@connierobinson1090]

Longing, belonging, a bit of jealousy, a lot of nostalgia…time has passed and We Did Things.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

In a sense, this is a Thoughts from Places, with the place being Hank's room.

[@wylierichardson6519]

"Oh, we can't talk about that yet" Hank. What are you hiding in there from us?

[@jobriq5]

IT WAS A CRAB

[@louisrios5546]

But he didn't say "yet", just "we can't talk about that". So the world may never know.

[@prayingmantis8148]

I can't wait to see Crank in 2023

[@fernandoavila3929]

It was a corpse; possibly of a baby moose.

[@lijohnyoutube101]

WHY is this comment not liked by more people?

[@Rosalie_Jansen]

You've slowly infected your surroundings with your Hankness and that's just lovely - this has already given me a bunch of ideas for my own walls! DFTBA

[@untappedinkwell]

I love having things on my walls that remind me of things I've done and enjoyed. You'll have to let us know if you add anything fun! best wishes!

[@cheertrack819]

The maximalist collectors vibes are exactly what I always end up with, even if it wasn’t the initial goal

[@agerardi125]

I've always wondered what Hank had in his office and there's just so much more stuff than I was expecting in such a small room.

[@vlogbrothers]

I like stuff...

[@bluetoes591]

It's also a bigger room than I thought it was.

[@topherpotter2657]

I was honestly surprised by how large-ish the room is. For some reason I expected just the desk+ bookshelf space with a little extra on the side.

[@Dudeonwheels]

Not gonna lie, I kinda very miss the gaming channel. Hank Games produced a whole lot of hilarity and just good times for me.

[@TheJes8p]

i literally started watching games and gaming youtube in general BECAUSE of that channel

[@mercedesholmes9703]

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[@untappedinkwell]

@@TheJes8p same!

[@melonlord1414]

Didn't hankgames become John's gaming channel where he semi-profesionally played fifa and started to sponsor AFC Wimbledon?

[@japita1578]

I wanted to see if the P4A 22 confetti is still there.Hank your office is super chaotic and weird in the best way possible.

[@vlogbrothers]

Oh, it definitely is....

[@azx9995]

Oh how my heart sang to see the Ecogeek misprinted business card cube! I assumed it was long gone, but it's surprisingly emotional to see that it's still around.

[@nikkiwc]

I loved the Lizzie Bennett Diaries! Looking forward to the looking back videos! Also, having DVDs but no DVD player is so relatable.

[@FredDermett]

This was awesome! I love the powerful ability to know the exact history of every item you have. It's a room full of hundreds of time capsules.

[@jasonsullivan7628]

So much Nerdfighteria history has been packed into those walls. I'm relatively new to the channel, but seeing the landmarks of the community still make me proud of all the weird energy to be found here.

[@marthapasatiempo3672]

I love having your life on your walls reminding you "you are loved!! you've done great things!!! and you will continue to do great things!!!" thank you for sharing that special part of your life with us :)

[@untappedinkwell]

Yes! It's so good.

[@skylerwitherspoon]

Oh my god the owl tour poster!! I have that and it's signed by so many of y'all and I got to see you on my sixteenth birthday for that show :)

[@deekshas3936]

I love tours like this!!! Also yes the Lookback Diaries needs more viewership! It's awesome!

[@MKPiatkowski]

I didn't know about it! On it now.

[@katyspencer797]

The HGATPS tour poster got me! I have mine in my dorm room! Also RIP gilblart, I like to think his soul lives on in Orin

[@AlexisKende108]

I know it’s kind of cliche to say that your room reflects your personality but I’d say this is a prime example of that. Your office is just filled with all this stuff that resonates Hank!

[@CMKSDO]

Desperately hoping there will be an extended hankschannel cut of this, like he did with the Great Sharpie Study

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

I looked in the description for this exact thing! Alas. Haha Even so, it was a good, if not quick, tour

[@miriamrosemary9110]

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[@joellea-b.5519]

this makes me feel better for all the things I keep and hold on to. They bring me joy, but I worry about being judged for having clutter. The clutter can be there, but it doesn't mean it's all clutter or that it isn't valuable to me!

[@littlestpineapple2898]

As a lifelong Austinite and Texan, the amount of pride I felt when Hank explained that UT had given him a spur was insane.

[@Eowar]

Mysterious machine guess: a mechanical calculator of some kind that is missing its casing. My dad has something that looks similar and takes up an entire briefcase.

[@radagastwiz]

I now permanently work from home (pandemic silver lining) so have been finalizing my office layout with a lot of stuff like was shown here. It's amazing to be able to look at it all whenever I want.

[@sarahtherandom]

This video was a walk down memory lane and I loved it! Also the Gilbart thing made me extra happy cause it brought be back to when my Gilbart pin was sold to me by Katherine on your tour stop in Lawrence, KS!

[@ObviouslyBenHughes]

This was a much needed distraction from tilling the garden beds. As soon as I saw the notification I was like TIME FOR A BEVERAGE AND SOME HANK

[@pjgr1231]

somehow this is exactly the type of lighthearted video I didn't know I needed today! also it makes me happy that I recognize/understand so many of the nerdfighter references, so happy to be part of this community ❤

[@camdenwing]

I started watching vlogbrothers when I was maybe 11? and always looked up to yall as good humans. unrelated to that, I am now an adult that keeps all my happy life things on my walls, in excess. Finding out that one of your childhood idols does this too is an indescribably fuzzy feeling. thank you so much for the office tour hank ❤

[@SylviaRustyFae]

Hank: Has super rare coins of immeasurable value. Also Hank: Greedily hoards the coins like the money dragon he is. John's rite, Hank just loves collectin and havin money but absolutely hates usin it for its intended purpose.

[@twojuiceman]

As John said once "Hank loves money more than any communist I know"

[@seaofbutter]

Was so cool and surreal to see you in Austin last week

[@jilliand13jd]

the feeling when the room is a mess but you can't clean because everything is exactly in its "place" and if I move it it will disappear forever

[@Maiyinlikesmusic]

I joined Nerdfighteria in 2013, but I have gone back and watched all the old videos, several times, actually, so, seeing all these little things, like the businesscard cube is really fun

[@sharonoddlyenough]

Same but 2014!

[@rebekahbarajas9619]

I joined in 2012 and did the same thing. It was on a different KZbin account though so I’m sad I don’t have the watch history anymore. But anyway, seeing all the old stuff and knowing certain things have been around for ages is heartwarming.

[@carolioning]

“What’s in here?” *crab hat* “Oh we can’t talk about that”

[@MisterNotlob]

Wow the business card cube! So long ago. Time flies.

[@KuroshitsujiAndMe]

I used to have a Wall Of Stuff where I put up all kinds of knick knacks of events that were cool. I had lots of train tickets and lanyards and photos but I think my favourite one is a train ticket with a string of St Cuthbert's beads stuck onto it (fossilized plant bits that I found on the beach at Holy Island!)

[@audriesayshii]

the title of this video reminded me of me losing my last house in a house fire. when I didn't have that home anymore, I felt like the stories of the things I had on my walls told the story of my life up until that point, and that those stories were burned away with the rest of my house. It's been 2 1/2 years now and the walls of my apartment of now filled with the things I love now, which is mainly BTS if we're being completely honest but just know that you're so lucky to have a room that tells the story of your life in a way that is unique to you 💕💜

[@jagrubster]

I have always wondered what Hank’s office looked like-for years I thought it was just the blue walled cube until he zoomed out and revealed there was SECRET EXTRA ROOM

[@samsmith5947]

I love how on Vlogbrothers you never know if you're going to get thought-provoking, deep, new ideas or just silly random videos like these

[@kiyahforever]

You know Hank is a dad and also a Hank because he didn't bother picking up floor posters before giving his tour. I deeply respect this as a mom.

[@bossladyjem]

I take note of the MBMBAM and ZeFrank references and love how such a wholesome channel like this can direct you to other joyful positive places. All is not darkness, there’s lots of good people trying to do good out there.

[@JT-wf7ou]

Every time you or John go down memory lane I'm reminded exactly how long I've been here, and how it doesn't feel like it's been that long.

[@ameliaspeight7057]

I reconnected to really watching Vlogbrothers content during the 2022 P4A, after about 7-9 years away/just listening to Dear Hank & John. Just finished a re-watch of every video ever uploaded. Joined Tuataria a few weeks ago. Heart very full.

[@kqs3865]

The memories that carry through physical objects are often the best parts of collecting things. I've been collecting memories in my college dorm and it gives me so much joy to look back on the amazing experiences I've had. Thank you for telling us about some of the experiences you've had (and some that we remember as well)!

[@WrenStanchen]

"We can't talk about that" got me good. 😅

[@johnchessant3012]

Been watching vlogbrothers since 2015 and ngl I don't recognize most of the stuff here. Just for my own sake I will need to do another binge sometime soon so that I won't be insecure about my nerdfighter knowledge. ("Well, Hank, as you can imagine, the thought that I wasn't a nerd was duly horrifying")

[@DylanKylethe17th]

I appreciate the "there's the baby!" As if that is one of the things you forget about

[@StardustScribe]

This was super exjoyable! It's both really cool to see other people's little things they collect, but also I think I might need to start visually displaying reminders of my accomplishments, too.

[@mariebrock6716]

I do this too!!! I struggle to remember my past (I think it's related to my ADHD) and having physical things helps me recall events and feelings and sometimes even specific days of my life. I love my weird little collection, and it was fun to see yours too Hank. ☺️

[@lauren-gx1lg]

There is something comforting about the mild chaos in your office as I sit in the mild chaos of my bedroom that basically functions as an office. And I love to see all of the mementos!

[@dragonharris5465]

I love putting pieces of my life around the places I spend most of my time, especially gifts from people. I have a cross stitch my cousin made me behind my desk at work and it’s like a little hug from them every day I see it

[@elimorgan-steiner6805]

One of the things I love about your videos is spotting old nerdfighteria things and remembering the time of my life when those jokes were made.

[@cupcakesrock00]

Hank this is the first time I have ever seen anyone keep and display things like my husband, it was so helpful to watch and made me better understand why he does it

[@EpicSkreaminSharpy]

How much time did you spend in between takes going through and looking at everything you were talking about Hank?

[@riddhikale8352]

i’m so glad i started watching this channel, i love the energy here

[@evanchartrand6663]

Until I met meat furry I didn't think anything could be more cursed than bean furby

[@chashahjohnson]

I loved and needed a simple and small video. Sometimes a look back at our happiest moments is a great way to reset our brains.

[@logicandlaughs]

LOVED this! As others have said... seeing what sparks joy and memories in others makes me happy. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@wanderingoff13]

I love this video and I especially love that I didn't realize there was a couch in it until the last shot. Deeply on brand.

[@Daliachan]

It's been 10 years since Lizzie Bennet diaries??? Time goes by so fricking fast

[@extratayodancer]

That machine looks like a type writer to me

[@KatrinaSantos34]

Feeling real cool about knowing all the references to past projects and jokes in this video. It won't be too long before I'll have been a nerdfighter for the majority of my life!

[@Waterflame]

Hearing about The Look Back Diaries makes me *so happy* that I can not even express it in words!!!!!!!

[@Junosensei]

The one thing about this video that makes me uncomparably happy is that now I have a video to show my mother whenever she tells me my room is a mess. Thank you, Hank! You're a life saver!

[@rocketfallen]

The misprinted business card cube!! It's fun to see that again. It still brings me warm fuzzies to see the good ol map of Narnia on your wall all the time.

[@UrvineSpiegel]

2:20 I have a DVD-RW that hasn't spun a single disc in the 10 or 11 years I've owned it. Its been in 4 different builds, its been in 3 different States, not including where ever it was manufactured and shipped through. I keep it in my builds all these years for just this predicament.

[@buffienguyen]

Lizzy Bennet diary is 10 year old??? wowwweeee Also thank you for the video i never knew an office tour could make me so happy

[@CaptNSquared]

1:08 I like that in the context of this video one might believe that Hank keeps a photo of his kid on his office wall because he easily forgets about stuff he's done in the past, so if the photo wasn't there he would forget he had a kid

[@sherbert17]

Yay you mentioned Lizzie Bennet Diaries!! Still my favorite project you ever worked on/supported/wrote, because it's what got me into Vlogbrothers!

[@Miglow]

Hank. As a musician it is eating me up inside that you completely glossed over the banjo, guitar, and the drum set. The banjo is calling Hank, share its secrets with us! Tell us more about what music you listen to and play!

[@Rebecca-yb7bt]

I love the organized chaos. Not only of the room but also the video structure. You certainly know how to communicate digitally.

[@munjee2]

2:16 so John's next book is going to be "Crabs all the way down" then

[@maya-gur695]

I feel like your office is an accurate representation of what's going on inside my brain: a clutter of things that I sometimes don't know the ryhm and reason behind where I put them.

[@Idefilms]

I recently rewatched Titansgrave and enjoyed every moment just as much as the first time. LETHAL BLOWWWW

[@harpua7859]

Can I just say, I loved Titansgrave. It was some of my favorite creators playing a game and I honestly think it cemented my new love for Tabletop RPG games. My wife and I watched every episode and I think her sharing my nerdy love for the show made it all the better! OK. now to watch the other 90% of this video.

[@Candoran2]

Titansgrave got me from Vlogbrothers to Geek and Sundry, and thereby to Critical Role, which got me to D&D, which has now been my main hobby for a couple years. I always get excited when it gets mentioned.

[@Crit_Cat_82]

I actually watched Titansgrave before I knew who Hank was. I love that he has a memory from it. I’d love to see him on a CR one-shot or something TTRPG related again.

[@kylekrieger9923]

I greatly appreciate every video and channel you make thankyou for being you and teaching us all something new everyday!! You are amazing!!!

[@FeatherMarauder]

Thanks for telling me about the Lookback Diaries! I had no idea, but now I'm so excited!!

[@ninajulian1079]

my favorite part is seeing kimwipes on hank's desk. because i, too, keep kimwipes nearby at all times and find it endearing as a person in stem

[@celineg7080]

Lovely tour. Thanks for showing us around!

[@matthewmatthew3252]

Love the TMBG. Here Comes Science! was a favorite for my kids, which led to SciShow which led to vlogbrothers which led to a picture of TMBG. The circle of life.

[@RockismyAir]

Thank you Hank, for being you and everything you do.

[@mussoletart8485]

i see a crab i think stormlight... i love how non-minimalist your office is, even outside of normal camera shots ♡ makes me feel better about my workstation

[@aishab5132]

Seeing all the stuff brought me memories of watching this channel when I was like... 9/10 (?) years old in 2008. GOOD STUFF

[@knifelmo]

honestly all the little bits and bobs in this video made me realize how much growing up watching the vlogbrothers channel has impacted what media and creators i engage with. it's really neat!!!

[@windsroad-]

omggg when you said it was a stack of business cards earlier in the video I thought to myself "I wonder if he still has any of the misprinted ecogeek cards" and you HAD THE CUBE! that made me so happy.

[@myhandsaslanguage]

I loved this little tour. Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlHeyl]

This video reminded my just how long I've been watching you guys. Thanks for the videos!

[@KeepCalmwithBooksandCoffee]

I love this because I love looking at everything behind you during videos.

[@ericrezac]

Hank I would love to see all the books on your bookshelf! Thanks for another great video!

[@adamnewton1616]

Hank mentioning titansgrave so nonchalantly as if it isn't my greatest heartbreak

[@BrianHutzellMusic]

There is a lot of accomplishment and goodness represented in that room!

[@vvatto]

Man.. so many memories on those walls!!!. How many can say: I was there for those!!!!

[@milesstone7032]

Always love a birthday studio tour.

[@jordantothesmith]

So many memories just flooded back when you held up that misprinted card cube. No way that was 15 years ago. Oh my gosh.

[@jhavitify]

"Whatever problem I am trying to solve." Oh yeah big problems you are solving, very impactful...