POV you're talking to Michael Hobbes about the worst man in the world

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[@littlestjoel]

i love michael hobbes don't come after me hobbes stans or hobbes

[@thingy2377]

It's an innocent hobbey

[@victoriafrombhbh8659]

I mean, it’s an accurate impression tho 😂

[@longliverocknroll5]

*hobbseans

[@ginny7000]

no no you're right

[@michaelhobbes8182]

also the sound I made after watching this tbf

[@jacobj3912]

I’m glad I was in the audience of 12 people this landed for

[@rixavie]

truly, we are honored

[@MagicAndWires]

We get to have double the fun

[@tansbizarreadventure]

same

[@yerocb]

Here for it. I'm a Patreon of BOTH of his pods.

[@BinturongGirl]

Is there a more perfect place to be on this Venn diagram?

[@LindsayEllisVids]

it happens at least 4 times per episode tbf

[@kharris3352]

❤❤❤❤

[@mitchellzemil4890]

"Peter." "Michael." "What do you know about Little Joel?" "Heated discourse on being cringe from the guy who made an hour long video essay about Click? Sign me up."

[@picksleydust4985]

The way the intro music just played in my head the moment I finished reading this 😅

[@TheProblem2025]

Need Little Joel’s self help book NOW I truly believe it would fix me

[@emilyr8668]

Incredible 😂😂

[@xaigoart]

I don't know if I'm proud or ashamed of how accurate their voices sound in my head.

[@domesticcat1725]

"Peter, have you built that fucking shelf?" "No, my wife keeps using the wrong auxiliary verb"

[@ScoopMeisterGeneral]

I don't know who Michael Hobbes is, but that impression is absolutely spot-on.

[@Dawuuud]

I don’t know what an impression is - but I know that was absolutely spot on

[@scaredyfish]

I don't know what a spot is but impression absolutely michael

[@ADavidJohnson]

⁠@@scaredyfishI don’t know

[@blairnesbitt8252]

I don’t

[@gorgenfol]

on

[@nicolekenna8625]

See also: Michael Hobbes learning from Aubrey Gordon on Maintenance Phase that Pilates was named after a guy called Joseph Pilates.

[@shadyguy23]

Dang I always thought it was invented by the guy who'd later go on to kill Jesus, Pontius Pilates.

[@gleebybooer]

is this true? I thought it was Paimon😮

[@Queerpixiedreamgrrl]

That episode had me cackling.

[@domesticcat1725]

See also: Michael Hobbes learning from Sarah Marshall about how uteruses work

[@AlexJ1]

I am fortunate enough to sit squarely in the middle of the Joel & Hobbes Enjoyer Venn diagram. As a result I can confirm this impression is perfect and I'm glad this video exists.

[@1krubby]

I instead imitate Aubrey Gordon going "Michaelllll" when michael hobbes says something terrible on the Maintenance Phace podcast

[@domesticcat1725]

"michaellll you're so fired"

[@LonkinPork]

_If Books Could Kill_ gang sounding off, fantastic impression

[@ashertoledano3338]

Truly

[@gleebybooer]

I have checked out all the books on the podcast, none of them have killed me. Are they stupid?

[@LonkinPork]

@@ashertoledano3338 hey nice pfp

[@unnwean]

I truely felt like I was Peter for a moment.

[@avantgardejazz]

I’m always surprised by what Michael Hobbes looks like because for years his voice and delivery made me mentally typecast him as a small, gay McElroy-type

[@ryanfox-lee7227]

I did not know until now that he was Griffin-esque in my mind all this time.

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

For some reason I always pictured Christian Siriano

[@crocutamire4909]

He is small and gay, that part is correct.

[@Guiquipedia]

He looks like he would slay as a gnome in a fantasy movie

[@andrewcollings4552]

In my mind he is literally just David Rose but short

[@thelaughingrat]

Next episode of If Books Could Kill is going to be about all of Littlest Joel's sins

[@yerocb]

"We have transcribed all of Little Joel's KZbins into a book, then took a deep dive..."

[@Mewobiba]

"Now, this episode is gonna have a four part structure..."

[@jasmijnwellner6226]

"Peter, what do you know about... Little Joel?"

[@kennethsilver5978]

I was not ready for how good that impression was after bracing myself to be enormously uncomfortable.

[@j.v.3950]

💯

[@travis590]

Sarah follows you, so there's a 100% chance he sees this.

[@dieWeltkarte]

he tweeted it!

[@anasemelianova5759]

@@dieWeltkarte couldnt find the tweet

[@puffena9013]

The Little Joel cackling giggle is truly the greatest thing in the world, and also a pretty good impression of a boo from Mario

[@staudinga]

Thanks, you unlocked a new association in my brain

[@blankspace6367]

sounds a bit like a cartoon chipmunk lol

[@Arzikl]

It's that one jungle bird. Kookaburra?

[@CODDE117]

We're blessed with this goofy laugh

[@_kleine]

Spy vs Spy laugh

[@lureed]

I am sorry to say that I understand this reference a little too well because not only does it apply to If Books Could Kill but it is also an excellent impression of Michael Hobbs on Maintenance Phase when his co-host Aubrey Gordon mentions that a horribly fatphobic diet book got one statistic correct

[@domesticcat1725]

And don't forget the old episodes of You're Wrong About every time an 80s moral panic got something not completely wrong

[@TeagueChrystie]

And then also, for the full Hobbes, when Peter is reading the text you sent him, you have to whisper the most cursed words in unison for emphasis.

[@JamieLBW]

I love when Michael becomes a tiny repeating machine

[@a.z.p.]

This is both hilariously spot on but also representative of why I think the Hobbes trilogy of podcasts is so compelling and classy - he's really great about giving credit where it's due, or maintaining human empathy even when the subject person is getting well-deserved critiques in other areas. Like on Maintenance Phase, even when they're talking about some health grifter or problematic lifestyle guru, if they mention something bad having happened to that person, Michael and Aubrey are just as concerned/sympathetic as if it was a better person they're discussing. It's a much higher quality way to discuss these people than just snarking because the point you're making is that this person is bad.

[@CTHD13]

Seeing you mention such a niche person, that I am such a big fan of, SHOOK me.

[@ruthkinyon4665]

This is the crossover episode of the fucking century

[@smileygirl123ish]

I was expecting the drawn out "OOooOhhhhhh" but that was spot on

[@myiesbooktubeproject]

i've mentioned this specific 'okay' reaction to my friend as a delightful idiosyncrasy lmao i love that we're on the same wavelength

[@LeeBasil]

someone get this man three successful podcasts

[@dynamitedot]

i literally just got into If Books Could Kill bc you mentioned it in another video. im just barely in time to fully appreciate this

[@yerocb]

Check out Maintenance Phase and old You're Wrong About for the Hobbes Extended Universe.

[@yerocb]

@@dynamitedot I started with MP, he mentioned YWA in an episode and I'm still working my way through them. Then IBCK came out. So many hours of listening!

[@Mewobiba]

Thirding MP. Aubrey Gordon's laugher warms my soul.

[@lienochka75]

I found out about If books could kill on your channel and now I'm a fan, and I also got into Maintenance phase, which is so good as well so thank you for introducing me to Michael Hobbes and bringing me joy with this impression, it feels like I've come full circle or something.

[@user-bl8nj7ul2e]

What video did he mention the podcast?

[@hughcaldwell1034]

I only just heard about If Books Could Kill from the Rite Gud podcast, but know Michael Hobbs from You're Wrong About. Little Joel doing this impression is less of a circle moment for me and more like a spider web. Or a conspiracy web...

[@lienochka75]

@@user-bl8nj7ul2e I believe it was the one about love languages

[@user-bl8nj7ul2e]

@@lienochka75 Thank you!

[@lienochka75]

@@user-bl8nj7ul2e I just rewatched it and it's not in there.... So I'm not sure, but it was definitely one of his videos ! Now I have to rewatch all of them until I find it haha

[@seventeenducks7212]

I’ve missed Michael on You’re Wrong About, knowing he has another podcast in the same vein makes me very happy

[@InverseAgonist]

Two! Maintenance Phase is about diet culture, health fads and grifters, and fatphobia. If Books Could Kill is about all the shitty ideas in bestseller nonfiction books.

[@ndrew7707]

sent this to a hobbes lover in my life, thank you small joelseph

[@tomd1209]

I do actually know who Michael Hobbes is and can confirm that this is spot on, if anyone was wondering

[@ruleofthree99]

IM SO SCARED I DIDNT THINK IT WOULD BE THAT ACCURATE

[@lintecassidy206]

this filled me with reflexive “oh shit, am I gonna have to throw another one away?” dread right until the moment the impression happened and then I was like oh yeah he does do that. so kind of a rollercoaster i would say.

[@alexwetzel7370]

This performance honors his name

[@gregorsamsa5561]

In the last episode Micheal reacts to Donald Trump scummy behaviour being sold as an altruistic act with the most memorable "oh, out of the goodness of his heart" and it keeps playing over and over in my head

[@ggahsoo_]

thank you little joel for making content directly for me and only me

[@WitchApprentice]

As soon as he described the scenario I could hear in my head what it should sound like, and he delivered.

[@bradenkerr9062]

Okay, thanks bud. Good job.

[@showersinger38]

I'm honestly obsessed with Micharl Hobbes, I call it an academic crush, and it makes me so happy whenever you mention him

[@SmilingJack100]

As a huge "If Books Could Kill" fan it feels like this video was made for me, TY.

[@aro2866]

Stop reminding me to listen to more If Books Could Kill. I don't have the time.

[@barneybetsington7501]

Just listen to them in 32 second segments.

[@CharlieGreene24242]

Every so often i come back to listen to this amazing michael hobbes impression

[@thomaspatton9734]

Hey Joel, I happen to know Mike personally from the way, way back. He's a great guy and when I saw the title of this I kind of dreaded watching it because I was worried you were going to find some terrible thing I didn't know. Instead? SPOT-ON impression! Thank you for it!

[@basicindiebro]

This is just one simple impression but it’s the most accurate thing ever

[@celestialbeas9214]

The best little Joel videos are the ones where he makes a funny noise, and then laughs hysterically at the funny noise he made.

[@scribblemyface]

I listen to the podcast and did NOT expect Michael to look like that 😭

[@aliceramenhead]

I've never listened to the podcast or even heard of him until this video, but I'm kinda disappointed that a man named Michael Hobbes, who makes fun of stupid nonfiction bestsellers on his podcast called If Books Could Kill, is NOT a ginger guy with a beard & glasses :(

[@danc4558]

I started listening to this podcast as a result of this video and it's really good. Also, your impression is spot-on.

[@cloudstrife4534]

I was confused at first, because I knew that I recognized that name but didn’t remember where from. But then I realized “This is is the Twitter guy! This is the guy I follow on Twitter who says things that are good in a good way”. I don’t listen to podcasts, so that’s probably why it didn’t click for me at first.

[@fantasticplanetttt]

I love that hysterical woman cohost of “if books could kill” who’s really into statistics!

[@consensuslphisk]

Dunno the guy youre doing an impression of, or the podcast, but I am a big fan of jokes like these. Typically i go for a simple "me when i-" to lead in, rather than the "im doing an impression of", or "POV" however, i must recognize rhis as a masterpiece of the genre. The amount of runtime explaining the joke versus executing is ideal. It also made it better for me that the video buffered exactly before you started the impression, adding an additional element of suspence. So basically, this was epic

[@Jurgan6]

Accurate. May I add my impression of Michael Hobbes when you’re making his point slightly before he gets to it: “Yeahyeahyeahyeahyeah” (must be said within one second)

[@idontwantahandlethough]

This reminds me of that clip of Bill Hader doing his most obscure celebrity impressions. I think it was on Kimmel, or maybe Conan. Normally hate that kind of thing but it was pretty funny

[@lucasulich4149]

I saw this video and had literally no idea what he was talking about and forgot about it, then unrelated I started getting into this podcast, heard this "ok" And my mind immediately jumped to this video. I came back to

[@lucasulich4149]

Confirm that this was the same podcast. I was thrilled when it was

[@MrGared22]

I don't know Michael Hobbes, I've never met him or had any contact with him, but the fact that his impression makes Little Joel happy makes me happy.

[@carrierogers874]

Spot on impression, Joel.🤣

[@user-rs3lb9vn5b]

Me when talking to Michael Hobbes about the worst man in the world

[@pensivelyrebelling]

Spot on impression. And I’m loving all the comments, especially the Little Joel episode predictions.

[@fionatastic0.070]

I now eagerly await the “Cancel Me, Daddy” episode about Little Joel that will surely follow

[@braedeng]

Joel! My wife and I watched all of The Trust this weekend. Thank you!

[@kennedyreynolds8567]

Perfect, flawless, nailed it

[@cdean4990]

Hobbes posting this brought me here. SO REAL LOL

[@GodDamnitTwitch]

I genuinely love your giggle. it brings me life

[@ConvincingPeople]

Glad to see the If Books Could Kill/Maintenance Phase/You're Wrong About crew out in full force on this niche joke video.

[@jk3253]

This is such niche content and I love it

[@DeathToMayo]

Little Joel likes the series that i also listen to. No wonder we're best friends.

[@alexblanchette813]

I love being in the niche for this thank you

[@t_withmilk]

I love that you got a mention in the latest Patreon episode of If Books Could Kill... begs the question: has Michael Hobbes see this video?

[@thrownstair]

Mum look my interests are cross-pollinating in an unexpected way quick look

[@shadyguy23]

This was a huge letdown because for a second I thought I'd missed a new episode of If Books Could Kill.

[@capsandnumbers]

I listened to Michael's other podcast Maintenance Phase and this is exactly him

[@caspermcgonagle1532]

The fact that you correctly titled pov to be a pov threw me off because I’m so used to people doing it wrong.

[@robmckennie4203]

That's a spot on impression, but I'm uneasy about how different Michael looks than i expected

[@bravetherainbow]

You nailed Michael Hobbes' manic laughter, spot on

[@DanielEzraMusic]

This is 10/10 content. No notes.

[@sonatahewrote]

wow you nailed that one

[@sophierolfsen7797]

I was skeptical, but then you nailed it. ilu michael hobbes

[@rrainey758]

HE DOES DO THAT

[@literaterose6731]

I love love *love* If Books Could Kill and this was spot on! Thanks for caring about your Niche Interest audience too!

[@squiggly2947]

U literally just made my day with this im in near-tears

[@asagoldsmith3328]

This is a weirdly specific thing that i am not in the target audience for

[@mland2012]

The Hobbesian impulse to squawk.

[@Lalagirl16Xsmiledip]

Impeccable impression, let’s go Michael Hobbes fans!! Also anyone scrolling through the comments, check out Maintenance Phase as well!

[@rachelburns9640]

i respond to this video with my impression of michael hobbes saying MMMHHMMM in agreement

[@H4ZM4TT]

I don’t know this person but I can tell you nailed it

[@MrSupergingerman]

Such goblin energy on that laugh i love it

[@MiriamClairify]

highlighting how niche this content is makes me feel special and important

[@ApfelAlina]

Spot on. Hope Micheal sees it

[@mokosakura]

Wasn't expecting this but it made my day. Also very accurate. 😂😂

[@seef4966]

Hobbes is a legend. Terrific podcast for anyone who hasn't checked it out.

[@trevorfilipiak1247]

my favorite part was "OK!"

[@Christofly]

This is exactly the kind of shit post niche context i subscribed for

[@beefromashroom]

I have no idea who Michael Hobbes is but this impression was perfect I'm sure

[@aphotic_grae]

Why have I watched this 8 times

[@annafe9920]

I was hopeful this was a Michael Hobbes + Joel collab and now i would like to see that

[@YukioHinterland]

Best crossover

[@cherry-ks9yb]

This is MY kind of content wow, I love Michael Hobbes

[@Jeichan]

This niche content was for me specifically, thank you

[@skakdiamc]

I was listening to You’re Wrong About when I saw this video in my feed lol

[@MalleeMate]

That laugh be kinda accurate too 👀

[@quebaixo]

that was so spot on

[@cadenmeyer414]

Truly a podcasting icon

[@paleposter]

Truly an okay impression at very least

[@Gr0g234]

That was uncannily accurate