Our Rivalry

We've been brothers for more than 39 years, and not every moment has been all hugs and rainbows. But somehow we have avoided the thing that every reporter now feels obligated to ask me about, whether I am going to feel compelled to compare my success with yours.
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[@vlogbrothers]

re. the dooblydoo: We have in fact been brothers for less than 39 years, but I think it's great you don't know your own age. -John

[@purplejellytotPJT]

😂

[@abrahammekonnen]

Lul

[@LordThrain]

Perhaps Hank added the 9 months in the womb?

[@Guerin78]

John, he's a first-time author less than two weeks out from his release date. Remembering his own *name* is close to being a miracle at this point. In fact, having any thought in his head other than "oh god, oh god, oh god" on repeat is miraculous.

[@oribennett6520]

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[@qrnxjr.3001]

I love the fact that none of the two brothers are trying to be one thing, and both of them are being the best they can, no limits, both in their own special way. Respect!

[@SilentSmile0]

I come from a big family and I have never felt this way with some of my spellings.. It's very extremely rare what they have.

[@brooksgillespie]

This is SO PURE. 17/10 brother content

[@rachelelizabeth6017]

Brooks Gillespie 👍+++

[@mommamay01]

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[@ellamaytinny]

"I honestly feel like every time something good happens to you, it's a good thing happening to me." What a mellow lesson I've inherited from you just now, Hank. Every positive contribution to the world just ends up bettering us all, really, and doesn't have to evoke jealousy or brew rivalry. After that rather blissful epiphany I'm going to continue my day basking in the successes of others and reveling in the unique glow of my own. Thank you.

[@chirag1764]

Beautiful

[@mineola_]

My favourite thing about vlogbrothers is that it's collaboration and all the rivalry is in weird random things. 😂

[@vlogbrothers]

I am so happy for every ounce of John's success, but I will never get over him throwing a log farther than me in the Quadragocon.

[@enycha22]

@@vlogbrothers WHEN IS THE NEXT QUADRAGOCON

[@kayisfish]

QUADRAGOCON!!!!!

[@pinkysaurusrawr]

Quadragocon was the best thing that’s ever happened on this channel

[@lisapickering588]

*Frantically searches channel for Quadragocon*

[@fransea]

someone else’s success doesn’t mean the absence of your own 😊🖤

[@rachelelizabeth6017]

Chelsea & Franz +++

[@fourthofthesky]

Okay, but I thought you said "pressed people" instead of "press people", but it still fits tbh

[@louloureads3953]

John's video on Tuesday got me thinking about how I can support my younger brother better. Alas, I can't buy him billboards or sponsor teams for him (insufficient funds, also I think he would find that uncomfortable), but I can find other ways to show him that I'm hugely proud of him and glad we're friends. And I am grateful to have had that video prompt me to do it. Thanks, vlogbrothers, for reminding me to be a better sibling.

[@toobusytocreateaname]

Hannah +

[@paperbackgirl6664]

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[@breebell468]

+ Wholesome

[@JennEiland]

+++ I have a little sister and a conversation a couple months ago made me realize how she doesn't really understand how much I value and admire her. So this is my new mission.

[@sunnyangel12]

This level of being supportive (genuinely) is such a breath of fresh air on a dirtybag filled KZbin

[@Shrooblord]

I have to say vlogbrothers has been steadily decreasing worldsuck for me on a personal level for at least 6 years now, not to mention how well they've done on a more global enterprise. John and Hank, you beautifully marvellous, absolutely remarkable things, you.

[@Inucat]

The nice thing about sibling rivalry is, that it becomes less crushing the older you get. Now when my big brother and I were still at home I really tried to out do him in everything, I wanted to be the better child. And I was weirdly successful, but my parents never acknowledged this which frustrated me endlessly but as I grew older and moved out, I realized that you can't compare siblings in terms of success. Because for my parents the most important thing is that we are happy and healthy. Our sibling rivalry has shrunk to be almost non existent, except when we are playing a game. Beating my brother at any kind of game is still one of the best things in life

[@tgrules565]

Try telling that to the Gallagher brothers 😂

[@Inucat]

my mom's family name is Gallagher and she does have two brothers :D

[@maxhines4705]

Hank, I support your support of John’s support.

[@margoshamelnikova]

Max, I support your support of Hank’s support of John’s support

[@mayaenglish5424]

​@@margoshamelnikova Margo I support your support of Max's support of Hank's support of John's support!

[@TANIMAYTO]

I try really hard to remember that art isn't a ladder, it's a tree, and sure you can climb higher but there is no top there's a bunch of diverging paths because art demands diversity! It would be really boring if your work was just a replication of John's, but I doubt that'd be the case because you are different people with different stories to tell, and regardless of how well you told it and how well it's received, the world is a better place because you made something new. An Absolutely Remarkable Thing comes out September 25th!

[@woodfur00]

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[@sizzoro1818]

+ I love your videos

[@zyaicob]

Trees have highest points. You probably can't stand on the top, because it won't be enough to support your weight, but trees have tops.

[@TANIMAYTO]

I kinda like that extension to the metaphor!

[@woodfur00]

erm4gundr Well, obviously they have a highest point at any given time, but they don't stop growing until they die.

[@nicolebeatty3201]

10/10 would recommend the backpack. My first one is still going strong and sturdy and now I'll have the red one to match.

[@vlogbrothers]

AVAILABLE AT DFTBA.COM!

[@Shrooblord]

For pre-order, link in the doobly-doo?

[@starkidbubble2000]

Yes I can attest I am wearing it right now

[@cascade9584]

Is it at all water proof? It rains A LOT where I live

[@razandarras5590]

"John, thank you for being the absolute model" Hank

[@rehan8480]

John and Hank have such a great brotherhood with each other that it never fails to make me smile

[@rachelelizabeth6017]

Rehan Arshad +++

[@cjhepburn7406]

Rehan Arshad We haven't seen the out takes...

[@Gulgathydra]

Worst. Rivalry. Ever. Too much love and support. For shame.

[@NateandNoahTryLife]

I’ve seen first hand how much other people’s definitions of stress can strain a relationship. I feel like my little brother has always tried to compare himself to me, and I wish he didn’t feel like he had to. I’ve been at a expensive east coast college for few years, and he just started community college. He’s been down on himself in large part because people are telling him he’s worse off for going to community college. I wish he could see he’s just as smart and as talented as me or his friends, if not more so. It’s hard not to compare yourself to others, especially in your family. I often think will I be able to be as good a man as my father? I think with concerns around success there’s also an underlying desire to prove yourself as worthy. I wish my brother could see that he is worthy of feeling intelligent, and that the standard of success he’s comparing himself to is BS. Thanks for this video Hank, a little more reflection than I planned for today but much needed.

[@Setheli216]

My brother & I had the same thing. It got really rough for us for awhile, but as of a year or two ago he's found a good wife & a career he enjoys &--though he still feels inferior to me in some ways--he is happy with his life. Hopefully your story will turn out just as good if not better.

[@novalenedailey-payne4151]

Y'all's relationship is such a good example of what sibling rivalry should be like.

[@rachelelizabeth6017]

Nova Payne +++

[@mommamay01]

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[@mvwinf]

A little thing, but thanks for correcting Kansas City, Kansas to Kansas City, Missouri! Means a lot 😊

[@livvywrisinger9952]

As a KCMO native, I want nothing to do with those roughians. I am just joking... Some of my best friends are from Kansas

[@raveng3468]

Woot KC MO!

[@goldfishcrayon]

I was a little confused myself when I originally saw the list, but excited nonetheless (to not have to drive an extra 15 minutes lol)

[@chitheatergirl01]

Same! I mean, the bookstore is in KCK, kinda, but Unity Temple is not.

[@whatsbehindthesky]

I recently graduated from college, and the shape of my success has changed a lot over the last year. Now I'm at the point where I really don't know exactly what I sort of job or life I want. It takes a while to figure that out. Thanks so much for talking about that.

[@BethBoulevard]

please vlog a green brothers mini golf tournament

[@cjhepburn7406]

Beth Blvd I'd pay 2 see that. I'm in!

[@mineola_]

Second vlogbrothers video this week that has me crying by the end.

[@Shrooblord]

Awwwhaha only four minutes of PURE WHOLESOME! I had to hug my pillow, and that's usually only reserved for anime series I'm already heavily emotionally invested in. ... hm... vlogbrothers the anime... _HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM_

[@NintendoCapriSun]

I'd call it sibling chivalry, too bad it doesn't rhyme. Funny thing about success is it varies so much from one period of time to the next for people. Just look at the Video Game Pianist. He is the guy who did the 10 minute video of himself playing Nintendo music blindfolded on the piano. Ask pretty much anyone in the gaming community and they've seen it. Today he does streams on Twitch, still playing the piano and just as well, and he gets maybe 20-30 viewers. How does that even happen, it's a total mystery to me.

[@Shrooblord]

Sibling Rivalry versus Sibling Chivalry. Nice one! I don't know the Video Game Pianist, but that sounds freaking amazing and I'm definitely checking him out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@vlogbrothers]

Sibling SHYVALRY!

[@MattPalka]

This is why I think life is full of successes and never "making it"

[@lawrencecalablaster568]

This is very heartening; your book will sell very well, Mr. Green!

[@Shrooblord]

"Heartening". I like that. As in opposition to "disheartening". I very much enjoy this. I will use it.

[@sarahgrin]

Crying two videos in a row!! Hank, you didn’t explicitly say this, but another way to think about it is that your brother’s success doesn’t diminish your own. You absolutely are in this together. Success for one of you is success for you both! And that is wonderful. It makes me want to figure out some new ways to support my younger sister, because she’s amazing. DFTBA, nerdfighters ❤️

[@SPUDog]

This is such a good mental space and such a good brotherhood relationship, and I'm so glad we're getting to see a part of it

[@katiemoss7578]

I love just sappy brotherly videos and this is one of them and it is beautiful

[@maranto15]

Powell's Books Shirt

[@KathyTrithardt]

I know, right?! I love it and Powell's.

[@posthumorously]

I went there and bought two books but I feel like the experience of being there is so much more than the books you get there. It's basically a book theme park and I love it!

[@KathyTrithardt]

I can spend hours just wandering room to room.

[@jaojao1768]

Oh, first I thought it was Orwell's Books

[@AuralComposting]

YES!

[@FutureNow]

Looking forward to seeing you at the Boston stop!

[@luciabee]

Omg me too!! Do you happen to be on the Tuataria discord?

[@sliverteddy1776]

Hank and John's relationship truly is and absolutely remarkable thing.

[@Isabelle-ud2df]

Crazy to think this all started as just a little project between brothers

[@Epinardscaramel]

1:36 using chom choms for scale, excellent!

[@rebeccatelander6703]

As the youngest child, I admire your confidence in yourself and not comparing yourself to your siblings. It's a hard thing to avoid doing and it's taken me years to stop. I'm so excited to see you with my amazing older sister next month in LA!!!!!!!

[@jhitchcock5503]

Congrats on the new book. As the mom of four children, I teared up a little when I saw all of the fun and helpful ways that you brother secretly went around promoting your book. It says a lot about your character that the person who knew you best, knew that promoting your book while giving to others was what was going to touch you most. You guys represent exactly the sort of relationship that I would wish my own children to have with each other.

[@mrwedge18]

God, you guys are so freaking wholesome.

[@moiradarling97]

I usually comment about the content of the video but I just want to say that two days out of the week while I’m at work I’ll take my break and get on my phone to find a new vlogbrothers video and it always feels like a little surprise. Today I’ve been stressed, I’ve been work three weeks straight, and extremely tired and just not in the best mood and I want to say thank you for these few moments of peace and positivity.

[@danwaterman8059]

AFC Wimbledon ❤️❤️❤️

[@pinkysaurusrawr]

I have cried twice in one week because of this channel. Congrats hank, and thanks to both of you and all of nerdfighteria for showing us all what supportiveness can look like in its best form 💕

[@sojajunge]

I think it's so awesome that you're brotherhood works that way, with such kindness and mutual generosity. Seeing John's gift to you and the way you reacted to it is incredibly heartwarming. Also, on a different note, my Nerdfighter backpack just came in and now I feel a little bit more prepared for the madness of going to university, so that's cool ^^

[@gitoshrisen7687]

You both r so honest with each other and you both really really love each other. I love your brotherhood

[@marieestcourt7846]

This is wonderful- also, you made me cry. You guys are the best.

[@moodinfinite]

Always insightful, refreshing, and stimulating stuff from you guys! Thanks for doing what you guys do fo so many years

[@nehathejedi4962]

Can't wait to get this book! This will be my birthday present😄

[@Hayat-xj2gi]

Hey hank we love you and your vlogs and I love how honest your vlogs are never stop

[@Jacob-jc9qh]

Can't wait to get your book!!

[@chelanflores1394]

So excited to see you in Denver!!!

[@camlin4147]

Something about this video really gave me the warm fuzzies. You two have such an amazing relationship; it is a delight to see! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@KatBaumgarten]

I love that Hank's voice gets kind of high pitched when he gets emotional we love u bb

[@suchaknitwit]

I honestly teared up a little bit here. You're brotherly relationship is amazing.

[@pazzieanneknexx809]

First of all, I found your commentary on competition and most of the commentaries you make interesting and powerful. Secondly, I loooved your book. I hate most books because school has forced me to read gory, horrible books as well as the fact that I am incredibly picky with what I like. So, when I picked up your book, I couldn't stop reading. I was consumed and happy and sad and I'm pretty sure I have a picture of parts of your book on my phone. It was so beautiful, and I wrote a similar character for a couple pages in my notebook the next day. I was up until midnight on the Monday after I bought it and only regretted it the next day. My Nana has it now and I hope she reads it soon because it's sooo good! I am also writing, and my 23-page book fuelled by the worst year of my life that somehow manages to be hopeful despite all that happens to my character without factoring the diversity of the MC is my passion. (She is on my profile picture, actually!) I love both courageous young women, in my book and your book) with all of my heart. I appreciated and was surprised by your indifference to the fact that April was bisexual and that it was just a thing that existed. I liked your commentary on how your identity reflects on your image, especially in our landscape of Fame today.

[@miacoss9809]

This is such a good point! I sometimes forget that as brothers you guys have siblingly love for each other which is certainly a type of love that has a lot of rivalry within it!

[@elaineabigail30]

Hank I just bought a ticket for your LA show...for the first time since 2008 I am able to attend a nerdfighter thing, and I could not be more excited !!!!

[@almostaliceee]

An awesome support team is all you can ask you! See you two in NYC for the release!!!

[@KathyTrithardt]

Your siblingship has always made me feel so happy, and is so lovely.

[@jennyrice184]

You guys are so sweet to each other. You’re the kind of humble I aspire to.

[@NTclaymore]

You can never beat John in dislikes on a vlogbrothers video. Everyone likes Batman

[@RhondaKL]

I loved the billboards. It really showed the love and pride he has for you. I think the great thing about your relationship is the fact that you both respect each other’s strengths and are always excited for and supportive of each other. Sibling goals!

[@xwatersoulx]

OMG Hank you made me CRY! You two are just amazing and the best and I am so happy that you have created this community that supports people and their interests and dreams and aaaaaaaaah I love this.

[@TJPedenTheBeard]

Easily my favorite week of vlogbrothers this year!

[@zuul1005]

So excited to see you in Milwaukee!!!!

[@betweentwohorizons]

Ordered today! Looking forward to reading your book Hank. :)

[@JacksonGames1]

I think this is my favorite Vlogbrothers from Hank.

[@EvaSavesTheInternet]

it blows my mind how even with all the similar things you guys have done, it took a book to make media ask the rivalry question. i can't wait for this book to come out!!

[@RithSV]

I've got the original nerdfighter backpack! I love it so much. Glad you're making more.

[@kimberleyrichard3880]

I really want to read your book asap!! I also really enjoyed this video!

[@sidneyvand8722]

Feels! Oh the feels! I love the love. You guys do a great job of remembering to be awesome.

[@NinjaMomtastic]

I use to measure success as a parent with how well behaved my kids were and how they were doing in school and at some point it shifted from that to something different. Something more long term. But I don't know if success in and of itself can be accurately defined or understood by conventional measurements.

[@MsPatdfanatic]

Aww. I wanna cry. I'm glad you guys have that kind of relationship where you can just be happy for one another.

[@wanderingtomato]

For the past decade I have gone back and forth between watching the brothers everyday to not watching for months. Somehow, they have a way of finding me when there is something I need to hear.

[@Rachel-fi4sc]

As soon as my brother and I were old enough to understand, our parents sat us down and explained, "One day - though hopefully not for a long time yet - we will not be here, and all you will have is each other. There will not be a single other person on the planet who remembers that family holiday, or that inside joke, or that big celebration... or even just the daily ins and outs of life growing up. You can choose to make an enemy of that person, or you can choose to form a strong friendship with the best ally you'll have in your life. Choose wisely." Our relationship has obviously changed over time, as we grew through different developmental stages, as I left home and moved to another city, as he finished high school, etc. But I think it's one of my greatest successes to know my grown-up little brother still feels he can come to me for advice or somewhere safe to vent or even just coz.

[@gracegeorge5005]

Every time I think about your book I hear the Pointer Sisters “IM SO EXITED” in my head

[@randibeal8591]

I really wish more people were like you and your brother!

[@TheQueerTailor]

I’m so excited for the tour! I’m going to the Bellingham stop literally a day before I leave for graduate school overseas

[@fairyfan13]

My sister and I are really looking forward to reading your book! We even had to order 2 (although she doesn't get her copy until her birthday)!

[@lyndao7356]

You guys...you guys....I love you both. All admiration and respect to you Keep on

[@BThings]

I feel like the thing that is more frustrating to me than "comparing myself to others" is when others judge you based on _their_ personal definitions of success. It is so infuriating when I tell people exactly what my career goals are and then they say how ridiculous they think that is. Like, I know that creative professions can be uncertain and don't always pay well, but I want to do what fulfills me, not just what lines the pockets of a big company. *Amendment:* If you are fulfilled, happy, and feel successful working for a big company, that is GREAT, because it means you're doing what you need to do for you. All I was saying was that I know what I need and that it's different from that.

[@KayRaa1]

This is nice and I love how supportive John is, really a role model!

[@randyphillips3302]

This is the only KZbin channel that keeps getting better.

[@sassannero6087]

This is a good way to show that not everything is about being better, just being the best of ourselfs to ourselfs.

[@tesasilva4522]

You guys are sibling goals. Congratulations on your book. I can't wait to read it.

[@HaleyNicole110]

I’m so excited to read your book!!!!

[@heloikeda]

I LOVE YOUR BROTHERHOOD!

[@Nada-wo9gy]

so beautiful, thanks for this video

[@berf9445]

My brother and I got tickets to your Canton OH show, and I've been so excited. I keep wanting to tell people, in a school girl, jump up and down and squeal manner, but luckily I have restrained myself. We have both been huge fans, going back years ago to early Crash Course. I can't wait to see you guys in person and read your book :D On the topic of sibling rivalry, my brother tells me I am excessively competitive, and not everything is a competition. To which I reply he is wrong! But really it's always in a joking way. Siblings are great.* I have 7 older brothers, and for the most part it's like having built in best friends.

[@amylindbom7092]

I have two young son's and I can only hope that when they're older they are as supportive of each other as you two are😊

[@JessieCarty]

I think it helps that you have both shared success as a unit versus just individually. That must be so rewarding :)

[@acesquare30]

This is such a sweet and wholesome video that now makes me miss my younger sister back home

[@chadmiettunen]

I went frame by frame when you flipped through your book and was able to read the whole book that way. Good read.

[@fishygoespootpoot]

Every time I see Kadocha in the background it always makes me so happy. Shout-out to my favorite manga.

[@dragonswampanimations5558]

This is such a heartwarming video. Go hank!

[@ThisNarrowboatAdventure]

Omg the shape of success changed for me that is so useful to think

[@UlfFormynder]

This is just so wholesome. I think I audibly squeed at least once while watching.

[@minjinerdene-ochir3793]

this was the sweetest thing ever.

[@abriannaruiz]

I’m so excited to see you in New York!!!!

[@LooseGarmentGirl]

To you both, brothers in such a beautiful sense of the word, Thank you. You and the community that has grown up around you,, give me hope for my granddaughters. Good men, promoting good things, people and ideas. Again I say Thank you! I can’t wait to purchase your book at my local book store.

[@mysticladyrachel]

I adore you guys. You are such good role models.

[@layoverbear]

I have the exact same relationship with my older brother! We love each other but will fight to the death on a minigolf course. But i will also always be happy for his successes, as he will be for mine.

[@cheyennemarie7075]

Missed opportunity to say “John, thank you for being an absolute..ly Remarkable Thing coming out Sept 25th and available for preorder now!” at the end

[@rebeckaroy6790]

And kudos to Mum and Dad Green because they always sound awesome and their boys are great!

[@chloex9]

I am a 25 year old who has been watching these videos since I was in the 8th grade (!!!). I have always loved watching you two interact and model ways to use power for good, consider ideas complexely, and foster healthy relationships. Thanks for being you!!