The real danger of internet addiction.

[@boyinaband]

I'm commenting this because it makes me statistically happier than just reading the comments.

[@cleo5610]

Boyinaband people want your attention but dont do the obvious thing: reply to YOUR FREAKIN COMMENT! Is the world dumb (not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that not all of the world cos I am clever enough to know that I'm not dumb because I noticed that that is enough)!!!!!

[@cleo5610]

he is a man. ♂

[@Mona-gp4qt]

Boyinaband Easily among my top three favorite youtubers.

[@cleo5610]

Oh true

[@SFPD]

how sticky were you fingers after the whole "syrup" thing 😂😂

[@RoomieOfficial]

I use rescuetime, it shows m exactly how big of a piece of shit I am

[@boyinaband]

I thought you had a mirror for that

[@boyinaband]

or your youtube channel

[@boyinaband]

i love you

[@geekygoggles628]

Boyinaband Daaaave be nice to roomie. He's a good egg. ^_^✨

[@seignee]

Boyinaband roasted hahahahha

[@shingyanling1856]

Chinese kid: gets depression Family members and goverment: IT'S THAT DAMN PHONE

[@linglim4718]

A. K. A me

[@belindafaluojeda3747]

TRUEEE

[@om3ga969]

Worldwide

[@ooftheidiot]

guess who made it

[@wkhn_]

To the ranch

[@grantcai5971]

It's raining outside, 3 AM, and I'm watching Boyinaband rambling about internet addiction, studies and statisics with a satisfyingly educated voice. I love it! Also I'm commenting this because it also makes me statistically happier than not commenting.

[@rowboat10]

Why are you staying up until 3am? Honestly that's more bad for your mental health than commenting

[@midnight-hq4zg]

@@rowboat10 I'm one month late, but it's possible the person might have insomnia.

[@rowboat10]

@@midnight-hq4zg yeah they do that

[@LaRocheSews]

Hurray for being statistically happier-

[@FigDaFloof]

@@LaRocheSews lol

[@NaeemaKallon]

“That doesn’t mean wheel chairs break people's legs” Great Dave, now you put this image into my brain of people screaming and running away from wheelchairs

[@EldritchM0th]

I laughed at this

[@aadilaanuar9284]

How do they run away if their legs are broken XD

[@NaeemaKallon]

Aadila Anuar no they scream and run away before the wheel chairs break their legs.

[@francosantana9974]

XD.

[@FloorMatt5252]

Not wrong

[@stoopingeel]

dave is addicted to maple syrup: canadians: ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

[@infernooverdrive7485]

ONE OF US

[@SStarry_Days]

ONE OF US

[@pigeonite]

ONE OF US

[@hamzacool1896]

ONE OF US

[@colland3083]

ONE OF US

[@july_juli]

Facebook is really annoying. It’s just doing things like: “your friend’s friend comments somebody’s picture! You don’t know this people but that is not my problem”

[@enchantedc5030]

Your friends friends friend commented on somebody’s picture

[@riyak.7393]

Same with pinterest? Some random guy followed this other random guy you were following, although you don't know or give shit about any of them. (And I know I'm obviously the only one with pinterest here but I just wanted to rant I guess)

[@july_juli]

Ria Love. Omg, yes! I have Pinterest too! Also why does it has to automatically spam all notifications to e-mail -_-

[@yeanah2571]

"Introduce yourself" WTF??

[@inkaytoo]

its honestly ok as long as you don't friend annoying people

[@mr.lechat6649]

I’m so pissed because in the part where he was talking about the Facebook chime getting more attention than stop signs and he played the sound I reached over to check my phone and had an “oh shit” moment as I realized that I just got played. I guess he was right.

[@purplebutterfly2113]

I, as a Canadian citizen, hereby knight you as an official Canadian due to your rightful appreciation of maple syrup.

[@inkboo_4293]

purplebutterfly I second this knighting.

[@nou7678]

te ; get it

[@melimelon5368]

Lol

[@AstralSys.]

LinkTheDbhRat !!! Must third it because we have to make up justin bieber somehow

[@prideofmanny2981]

Apreciation is going as far as putting it in your skin i think hes a few steps over apreciation lol

[@kalayaanmayumimartirez3497]

"Extroverts have a tendency to be addicted to Facebook more than introverts," me an introvert: We know how to choose better since we spend most of our times on the internet -_'^'_-

[@UselessTiefling]

Haha

[@gisellakarina4390]

in a way i can agree with that. generally i spend my time on social media to look at interior pictures or cats but rarely updating or checking my friends (only important people), and i'll be fine without my facebook/twitter/IG (not YT tho since YT is basically my TV now). socializing with people even on social media can be tiring lmao

[@sorrychangedmyusername3594]

Antisocial Media gang.

[@SStarry_Days]

Mlle Gisella yeah

[@kalayaanmayumimartirez3497]

@Zhiyue YANG same, I only keep my facebook account for updates on my teacher

[@samuelstockmann]

Everytime i think that Dave hasn't done a video in a while, he makes a great and interessting video again A great example that quality is more important than quantity

[@isillor529]

more interesting*

[@LautaroQ2812]

More important, not for KZbin algorithms. But certainly to us :)

[@kitsuvil]

Samuel stockmann yeah, Like I though about that yesterday 😂😂

[@samuelstockmann]

Chip Skylark exactly😊

[@zachonthenet]

"Ashamed of their body" "Dissatisfied with their weight" "Lower self-esteem" the internet didn't do that, but school sure did

[@riyak.7393]

*I was never told what laws there are*

[@t-pain1211]

Yes

[@banjoacoustic]

Never taught my human rights like actually

[@ahuman3259]

damn right

[@nightniro131]

*"Don't Stay in School"*

[@user-js3rn3sv8x]

dont have facebook... ...still depressed

[@tifKh]

9 bit Hope you are doing ok! Internet empathy!

[@OffSatan]

how the heck do you talk to your friends though?

[@user-js3rn3sv8x]

Officially Satan f..friends?

[@freakyblank7728]

9 bit SAME!

[@OffSatan]

9 bit I'll be your friend :-)

[@o0Avalon0o]

I'm making a point of supporting intellectually honest KZbinrs like this. Thank you for your hard work.

[@TyphonNZ]

o0Avalon0o Yea instead most yts just pretend the world is ok

[@steb3250]

o0Avalon0o,I appreciate people like you,that appretiate Youtbers being honest.☺

[@user-dz9eb7fu2f]

o0Avalon0o his effort shall not go unseen

[@snivader]

Same now, I'm so glad I found this channel.

[@nonameless2]

"Correlation is not Causation" THANK YOU

[@eth47turbo]

Emergency news report: after a random KZbinr started that wheelchairs DO NOT go around breaking people's legs, the universe decided to make the statement untrue out of sheer wanting to annoy humans. Dogs also seem to be floating from balloons in Australia, why? No. Just no. You don't get to know why

[@kawahahmed7140]

In my opinion is Boyinaband the best KZbinr He's really educative and funny

[@bernarddaviddavidson4916]

kawah ahmed yeah, his videos are entertaining but I don't feel guilty for watching them because I feel like I've learnt something

[@superace6]

kawah ahmed ya

[@kitwarrior4life124]

mustard and ketchup ikr

[@grqfes]

Pewdiepie

[@DForre6040]

@@grqfes Hell yeah

[@o0Avalon0o]

Entertaining and cares about sources? My goodness

[@beesgold1487]

o0Avalon0o ikr

[@emilys5644]

look in the discription?

[@yasminafarih3681]

The source safe zone. Ahh.

[@jadenstar1038]

I got a 45, i am "possibly" addicted

[@luqispacewalk350]

I know it's a rare species of internet dwellers

[@Carina5707]

I loved this. You're so into it, check your facts, and sprinkle your surprising humor throughout. Quality 18 min.

[@tavinorigami]

very well done, I agree. have a nice day

[@MechaFlyer]

And yet he has less subs than Prince Ea who he called out for not listing his sources and checking the facts. I have no problem with him aiming to better the world with what he does, but now knowing these flaws it just makes me see him in a bad light.

[@pixelbyte4886]

i died at the mayple (i spelt that wrong) syrup (i also spelt that wrong) part

[@kayjpjessie]

Juce completely agree

[@Kardinaalilintu]

Pixelbyte no, it is spelled syrup.

[@AllenReviews]

Plot twist: He's actually addicted to maple syrup

[@erniecholo8527]

True he literally got a needle injected himself with makeup maple syrup

[@jb2shot]

@@erniecholo8527 I really thought that he's going to do it. Maybe he did it, who knows lol

[@ArcticaTheFox]

It's always so weird when people say that when you are on the internet too long it makes you hate your appearance. I'm totally fine with my appearance and I'm able to love myself without make up on and without wearing fancy clothes. However what brings my self esteem down the most is when I start to realize just how hateful people are/ can be when you make a small mistake and I start questioning my abilities and skills. I constantly feel like there is competition all around me and I'm the one coming in last all the time. I feel like I have no talent to contribute to the society and I'm kind of a waste of space.

[@at5203]

Arcticsnowfox Yeah, but if people ackowledged that then they probably had to take a look at themselves and reevaluate how their actions affect others, blaming everything on technology is way more fun!

[@wschippr1]

Arcticsnowfox Anecdotal, you may not be affected by it (even then how do you know? ), doesn't mean lots of other people are not. We know this happens subconsciously and not consciously. Also, yes, we know being torn down constantly will reduce ones self esteem. This is why when people tell you words don't have any power they're wrong. We know they do we know that if someone tells you you are worthless long enough, you will start to believe it. It doesn't matter how strong you are eventually you will be eroded.

[@abdullahx8118]

You really know me

[@justsomecardbord7195]

Arcticsnowfox I don't hate I like it I often joke about it

[@Erice615]

Stop putting stock in what other people think or say, specifically people to whom you aren't close. I know the whole "I don't give a fuck" thing is cliche as hell, but it's honestly true. If you let other people tear you down about (insert subject), it's bc you yourself are not happy with it either. If you're truly happy with (insert aforementioned subject), no one will ever be able to tear you down about it, bc their opinion ceases to matter. As soon as you stop relying on others to define yourself, you'll be just fine.

[@themusicalgamer2701]

"Do I look like a girl to you?" *Pause* "NO! :D"

[@kitwarrior4life124]

I wonder how many people said yes

[@carrots443]

NOOOOO DEFINITELY NOT *flashback to the time when a "cowboy lookin' dude" said 'this is the men's room' to Dave and he turned around and said 'I know'*

[@FranXiT]

I ACTUALLY never saw him even near to being a girl... Not even when i saw him the first time.

[@GamingWithSpeed]

sexy gril

[@Maninawig]

Should have flipped his hair

[@jimmynumale5560]

But I'm on the internet because I've got no friends and literally nothing else to do

[@jimmynumale5560]

@S K G I get lonely while my wife is with her boyfriend

[@Maxgamer-fd7hv]

@@jimmynumale5560 hold up

[@marciaosullivan3200]

Make friends

[@Maxgamer-fd7hv]

@@marciaosullivan3200 it's not very easy

[@marciaosullivan3200]

@@Maxgamer-fd7hv going on the Internet all day doesn't help

[@melinda-michellle]

Dave: I don’t have to explain this to you, you’re not an idiot. Me: you’ve overestimating me Dave

[@SmultronsyltNatha]

I love that you're teaching your audience the basics of checking sources!

[@SmultronsyltNatha]

And that you have all your sources in the description.

[@BarendNieuwoudtZA]

"White matter, not be confused with gray matter or black lives matter" I choked on my food, that was so funny...

[@eq1799]

Barend Nieuwoudt YESSS

[@laybaahmad2468]

Lel. same. I paused the video and laughed for like, two minutes

[@randomrubber8827]

blm

[@exm3266]

I don't think it should ever be just called "Internet addiction". The Internet is huge and can be used in many ways. Social media, gaming and other forms of entertainment are what actually cause the addictions, and those addictions can have quite different characteristics. And remember, stuff like gaming and video streaming don't even necessarily require the Internet.

[@jyxa176]

Completely agreed. The term of 'The Internet' has its definition bent to the collection of social media and its websites which act similarly.

[@yaelavneri2145]

I love your videos. I’m an ex drug addicti who is finding new ways to keep me happy and you are one of them :) my mind is becoming so much more fresh and informed thanks to you, believe it or not.

[@SuperShadowmasterZ]

Been having problems with this sort of thing but your youtube instead of Facebook or some other shitty social media. Actively procrastinating and being distracted extremely easily are a big problem of mine and I would love it to change, but I find it really hard to do so.

[@spicywaterr3930]

I love how this guy works hard on his videos, makes them interesting, and maintains a good personality and consistensy when doing all of this. Very solid KZbin channel, one of my favorites as of now. Props to you, BoyInABand, keep up the great content! :)

[@kogasmith5943]

NathanRubin21 he's the "top of the props" :3

[@MCPickaxe]

I have been purposely avoiding this video because I don't want to believe Internet addiction is a thing but finally a year later I am watching it and I think it's a good video with strong evidence.

[@Lia.harlin]

It’s tough because everything is online now: applying to jobs, learning new skills, honing skills, doing work, communication, etc. It’s not all scrolling through social media... though it usually is.

[@W34R3N00BZ]

I love how much better your videos are getting. You've really seemed to settle into your own style of comedy and I enjoy the heck out of it. Keep rockin brutha

[@W34R3N00BZ]

they're also informative as fuck, you really take time to say something meaningful. thnx bb

[@How_To_Drive_a_TARDIS]

W34R3N00BZ I think he was good at the start but I only saw him in 20XX something BUT he is definitely great

[@snowbudy9158]

I never use social media actively... Even writing this comment is very uncommon for me. When I actually post something I get a small adrenalin rush because it's so scary to me but also so exciting.. Very weird. I guess I should think about changing something..

[@dinaatjuh]

Nah man, keep it like it is. Social media will not make you a better person. It's like any addiction, if you're not on it RUN. AWAY. and STAY. AWAY! You're probably an decently interesting person (even if you don't think so yourself), you don't need this crap. Especially FB, stay away. Don't sell your soul!

[@somalipirateslonglostgaylo777]

Snowbudy as someone who constantly gets top comments, I know what you're talking about. I used to be like you 6 months ago lol

[@daynehaughton6323]

Somali Pirate's Long Lost Gay Lover is it ironic that your comment is not a top comment...

[@tsurugizaki]

I can relate, KZbin is probably the only place where I actually talk to anyone online. Everywhere else I just passively like things and don't really interact with anyone.

[@milkisgood8766]

For me, I love interacting with people and getting my thoughts out there, but talking overwhelms me and I get terribly anxious. Just now I've realized I haven't commented in a while since pretty recently because of this.

[@kalebbailstorm9733]

the clip of you with syrup actually scared me. Are you okay David?

[@apolloniakageaki1711]

Ikr, when he poured it straight into his mouth I was like "o__o whut are you doing, that doesn't even look good anymore" xD

[@innateclue]

Hahahahaha

[@innateclue]

2:20 

[@durdleduc8520]

He’s never ok

[@innateclue]

@@durdleduc8520 true

[@crylbissdinglechalk6486]

I’m addicted to your vids I have been watching the for 3 hours today while doing my daily work

[@nauticalnikki]

YOU EXPLAIN THINGS SO WELL YOU COULD BE THE BEST TEACHER😂😂😂

[@callumplaysgames8255]

he'd be a good teacher

[@lucasj6774]

Great content you can really see how much time and effort was put in this video! Subbed! 👍

[@MassacreAtTiffany]

Really? You did the subs? x''D

[@meli9408]

I always delete my comments or posts. When you say something in real life than people can forget it. But if you post something online it is not like that. Even after I delete it... there is a feeling that haunts me.

[@katrinepetersen2566]

Meli iii so... when Are You going to delete This?

[@meli9408]

Katrine Petersen for a change I will leave this comment here lolol

[@Mantha8225]

Meli iii I'm the same way too. I post things and a couple days later I'm like, "That's stupid." And then delete it

[@thiswasamistake8077]

This video changed my life. Literally. Thank you Dave. I am now officially addicted to you.

[@xDJan1]

/r/dankmemes = crippling depression?

[@chemicalabuser9623]

xDJan1 yup.

[@pop_dox]

The mods are gay

[@thisdaym]

dank.

[@liftedlegend710]

Bush did 9/11*autistic mating call*

[@Lily-S117]

/pol/*

[@matti2882]

This video made me realize how lucky I am to have food, water, heating, and internet

[@vickicarpenter3597]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, it's great to see someone putting so much effort into both the research and the video itself!

[@miyanakouyama6457]

I found out about you by watching Japanese Joshi ( Hannah ) about 7-8 years ago back when I was learning what "desu" meant. Now I have passed N3 and I'm so thankful for you both.

[@Anonymous37980]

Dave: *Plays Facebook Q sound effect* me: *wonders why I didn't get a notification message*

[@gryphka]

I got really confused too

[@rainerh7538]

That was some top notch scoffing right there dave, I'm proud of you

[@JPPWB]

England is proud.

[@RESIDENTHOB0]

Jack Pepper but is it his city?

[@maxholland6463]

Him: “I don’t need to explain this to you. You’re not an idiot” Me: I mean I am...

[@thatnerdoverthere2248]

Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a social anxiety stemmed from the belief that others might be having fun while the person experiencing the anxiety is not present. It is characterized by a desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_of_missing_out Sources are marked and linked to on the page ;)

[@Gg__9with2undrscrs]

I absolutely love this. It’s one of the few pieces of media that actually calls attention to this issue, explains it, and offers/suggests solutions or methods to change or reduce the issue, doing all of which concisely

[@weirdperson2011]

The part about self image is very interesting to me because when I didn't go online that much much I hated my body. But on sites like KZbin I see people who are confident in their skin even though they're plussized, and THEN going down in the comments and seeing people compliment them makes me happy.

[@amalau2472]

weird person You're definitely not alone there. I also found it to be powerful motivation to happen upon stories of people successfully​ adapting to a new, healthier lifestyle. I can understand how it has the opposite effect for others though, it's a shame.

[@reecehaywood3168]

i like you plussized best way to call people fat without being mean

[@jaefast5684]

Me: HA! I'm not addicted, internet addiction is so fake My brain: oh yeah? Get up and take a shower. Me: well but this video isn't done and there's another cool recommended video I've had my eye on all week

[@mistyminnie5922]

agsdkjbvgh me right now i'm offended

[@jasoncurrie7965]

Jean Fox thats just procrastination

[@amesjahhh5312]

Why is this relatable, I DONT WANT IT TO BE, BUT IT IS

[@diamondminer81]

God damn it I'm supposed to be asleep rn.

[@ois_6793]

It's 10:07 PM. I usually sleep at like 11:00. 11:00 AM :D

[@hazelnutsheep7863]

The amount of Research put into each video is unbelievable! So much sources and so detailed! Well done Dave!

[@kalyn1968]

hey thanks so much for this! didn't score as high as i thought i would at the AIT but! the passive vs. active scrolling thing lit the lightbulb for me. am glad i found your video mindlessly scrolling the internet, but eh i guess there's a reason for everything. keep up the good work!

[@jacklom9195]

Hey are you addicted to the internet? Use the internet to find out

[@hamifihekrix2808]

*The more you know*

[@jessicakent5761]

LOL

[@sing6125]

lol

[@Shadow77999]

Lol..

[@curfimo9793]

I mean you're not gonna find that shit in a book

[@wackypilled]

i feel like my internet usage is linked with my depression. whenever i am feeling depressed or suicidal i go on tumblr or youtube to help discract me or get help.

[@scrawn4893]

thetruepineapple omg same with my anxiety and panic attacks, youtube helps me so much

[@imagine_big9398]

thetruepineapple thats why we should try and get new hobbies. something that will calm us down that isnt addictive(im the same, thats why im saying we). you know what? i think ill start drawing more. need to practice it. and listening to music also helps a lot

[@wackypilled]

That Kenyan Llama sometimes it doesnt help, but i still rely on it somehow

[@luisa146]

+thetruepineapple I don't know if I'm depressed or what but often I feel like shit and I found that caring for some plants I got helps a little. I love watering them and seeing them grow. Thinking that my actions help them grow strong makes me happy, or at least less shitty lol. The problem is a couple plants don't need much care, so to make it a hobby you need at least a little garden or balcony

[@wackypilled]

Lowlandweller _ i only have one houseplant and its currently dying lmao

[@imicca]

2019 here, both internet AND gaming addition is now recognized by UN and world health org

[@dodatdogedance5635]

2020 here. The future is horrible.

[@lunadamemequeen7123]

DoDatDogeDance iT is

[@topic260]

this world is gonna go down

[@arvy8096]

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

[@gaugesmith-laffin2459]

I learn so much from this guy, I love how he talks so fast sometimes and yet I still understand everything he says.

[@Ferryman95]

You seem happier. Makes me happy.

[@mayaangstadt734]

Mauritz Nyfeldt I noticed this too

[@lucicahuette]

I agree ! It made me happier too to see him like that :)

[@shadowarmy385]

I can tell when he's happier when he adds something totally unnecessary yet funny. It's like he's stopped stressing about whether we think the content is perfect and just flows with whatever makes himself happy.

[@shivraj6664]

I don't use facebook or instagram but i just can't stop watching KZbin

[@tarafying3592]

Jars SAME! I don't use Instagram a whole lot but, KZbin? Oh my, I'm definitely addicted

[@dackotafalling7037]

Jars. Me 2

[@tiramisu9528]

Jars u missing 1 minuet of slimes or animals lol #instagramisadicteve

[@youtubebinger5549]

I like how much work he puts into vids, I hope he knows we appreciate him😀

[@Khvost_]

KZbin binger Yes. Dave, I hope you know:)

[@DragonDDark]

KZbin binger KNOW DAMMIT!

[@femcelgirlfren]

the editing is really well done

[@harrietokeefe9658]

+++

[@tabishhussain9916]

One word to describe his content :Quality simply Quality

[@AngryPunkPixie]

I am a person on the autism spectrum and I found social media really useful in helping me connect with other people where in real life I would have a more difficult time with it. Due to bullying, I am often weary of other people in real life and find myself not able to REALLY talk to people, don't know if it is due to my autism or the bullying I have experienced. I am now just starting to become more healthy and active, trying to gain a social life after being fucked over so many times by people. I also depend on the internet because I have an independant business and I often try to advertise myself on places like Facebook.

[@claudia5562]

SpiderWomanWhoWearSensibleClothes I'm glad you're trying to get a social life again. I understand it must be hard but every step you take is a good one! there's nothing wrong with using the internet for information or business purposes, even some relaxation is fine, just try not to be too dependant on it.

[@TekkenGirl4Lyfe]

SpiderWomanWhoWearSensibleClothes Our situations are similar, although mine is due to both bullying and not being able to connect to people who don't share my interests, as well as living in a rather isolated area. Social media has helped me find like-minded people and even meet up with them, and as such I'm starting to make more friends. I also share my video game playthroughs, complete with commentary.

[@AngryPunkPixie]

Fwiw, I had to look in places like Meetup in order to find people who seem cool. I still get a bit of anxiety whenever I go to an event by myself. I was always the "loner" type. I am also doing community stuff too which is also great.

[@user-hn2vl4hq7q]

SpiderWomanWhoWearSensibleClothes i got bullied for 4 years during primary school and now think that everybody is talking about me at all time now I made some friends in secondary school and am quite happy now. most of the time. but I still cannot trust people any more because everybody turned their backs on me and stabbed me in my back. I don't get emotionally attached to anybody any more I'm hardly emotionally attached to my family and that makes me feel really bad because I know that I should feel emotional towards my family. I think that might have went really confusing near the end.

[@ChibiYotsuba]

SpiderWomanWhoWearSensibleClothes I so get that! I have autism, and also PTSD from bullying. Next to that I also have asthma and Crohn's disease. So next to having a lot of social issues, I also can't hold a job and am sick at home a lot. It makes socialising nearly impossible. I used to play a lot of MMORPGs, just to be able to chat with people and walk and jump around. It did almost turn into a serious addiction though, where I could spend 12 hours in one MMORPG in a single day... Luckily the game had a system built in where it warns you when you play too much. I quickly deleted the game. I still needed the social interaction though, so I went on social media. This was great! I met like-minded people, who pointed me to events in my interests. I had very little energy, but going to an event an average of once every 3 months was doable. I found awesome friends there, who were happy to stay in touch online, meet up every once in a while and who also attend these events. Later I was one of three founders of a local weekly meeting by and for people with autism. We created a safe space to just hang out and socialise, while having people around you who get it if socialising doesn't come naturally. This weekly meeting by and for people with autism hasn't just helped me out tremendously, but also a lot of our visitors. Even some visitors who never had friends, were able to find friends at this meeting, and learn how to keep the contact going, simply by trial and error with understanding people. Now I have lovely friends who are very understanding of my disabilities, a great volunteering job and the knowledge that I'm helping others with similar problems as well. I love my volunteering job.

[@Zxzzxz2]

Excellent video as always. A lot of what you said was on point. I really do need to cut down on the amount of time I spend online (or at least be more active, I spend most of my time lurking).

[@ghostboy6420]

*Jerking

[@dumpstershark6242]

Wait am I addicted to air then

[@mccartney1715]

Hey I’m Pete Wenz from My Chemical Romance omg 😂

[@mccartney1715]

Let’s hope so

[@donmendez9371]

Hey I’m Pete Wenz from My Chemical Romance I LOVE YOUR NAME

[@litpigeatingcherriesiii8645]

I luv your name

[@Issy_]

Hey I’m Pete Wenz from My Chemical Romance well... I guess so, I mean, you literally can’t live without it...

[@oumanipapa]

Dave, you saved me. You have no idea how many people you are helping with your videos. Thank you so much.

[@Grante15]

Fucking love that you incorporate science, referencing articles and dumb humor. You're like my spirit animal

[@Lili-cg8we]

Grante yes, he's probably the only KZbinr including science in his videos and still managing to make it enjoyable!

[@Zenthres]

lol im not addicted what day is it?

[@jaidyn967]

*me*

[@Little_Lepus]

Uhm, look it up?

[@Zenthres]

i was going to roast you but i realise you will prbly comment and ppl will start to critisice.

[@ITSFLESHY]

2nd January 2022

[@legionmaniac-9202]

Eight-day

[@navybluechilipeppers]

I tell somebody I'm eating pancakes, I more or less mean I'm eating a piece of bread swimming in a maple syrup pond

[@navybluechilipeppers]

Who said I'm eating aunt Jemima?

[@navybluechilipeppers]

Wut

[@Sarah-je3ub]

Me: How about I comment something so my mood scientifically improves! Me, wondering what to comment: That sounds dumb, someone's already done that one, that sounds dumb, that sounds dumb- Me, commenting this: Such happiness.

[@jonathandubinsky9390]

I don't like commenting because of the notifications it brings. but I genuinely do like to talk to people on the Internet. another thing. I love It when you say the really long words to thoroughly explain it, because 1 gives you more credibility 2 I learn more 3 I find it fun keep doing you and have fun commenting the hell out of everything boyinaband!!! cya.

[@WestyDesign]

*n o t i f i c a t i o n*

[@Hellboy-ge6po]

Notification squad what up?

[@saryans8726]

Jonathan Dubinsky that's so mean stop commenting

[@WestyDesign]

Kinda ironic isn't it?

[@heyitjoejoe8212]

SaryanS okay

[@jackbased3003]

I keep getting distracted by your hair and thinking I want bright red in my hair too and it's really annoying because what you are talking abt is extremely interesting and I love your channel.. and your hair.

[@cookiemonster8642]

Mobs_destroyer i think red can go with any hair unless you bald

[@AsdfGhjkl-ct1li]

You're my new therapist. 😊

[@snaylion6585]

Exactly

[@DeathIsLethal]

Assuming this is a joke, I'll r/whoosh myself. If you need a therapist, it'd be safer to get an actual therapist.

[@lovelypeoplebrazil]

This video is essential for everyone that uses internet on a daily basis, especially for work! Thanks, Dave!

[@zachlap3020]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly... He addicc

[@djinni2005]

Boi he also be thicc. Probably not, though. Don't get your hopes up.

[@Koreoz_]

Boyinaband: comenting gives you mor happyness then scrolling through comments. Me: nah this cured ma depression😂

[@tendyboiz1046]

I put that before reading this, totally agree

[@UpHigherMusicOfficial]

he a dick?

[@_girldog]

how exactly does attack rhyme with addict?

[@DaBestOhYeah]

he either had a syringe on hand or specifically went out to buy one for this skit, this either commendable or worrying

[@jacksonohno]

Adam Hoskins Then he just put syrup in his on-hand syringe. It's fine

[@Loh24158]

Adam Hoskins literally what I was thinking

[@TheBlancLoL]

Adam Hoskins he might need them for medical reasons, either way he's a successful druggy

[@RoeeNegbyDaHot]

"And do I look like a girl to you?" **DON'T MENTION THE HAIR DON'T MENTION THE HAIR DON'T MENTION THE HAIR**

[@timvandermeer9554]

Well the first time I saw this vid was about a year ago and I still make use of the info in this vid till this day! I'm commenting and posting more and reduced my screentime by some hours compared to then. Thank you!

[@booperdooper0525]

Lowered self esteem? Insomnia? *nervous sweating*

[@anyajones1163]

Mom: Your addicted Me : Look at my screen Mom: ...

[@SStarry_Days]

Me: I have crippling depression.

[@liviajohnson4918]

thats my dad lol

[@daniloking223]

@@liviajohnson4918 you have a dad? Pfft...

[@liviajohnson4918]

@@daniloking223 true

[@peterdessev536]

How person cured internet addiction: 1. sold house and every electronic device in persons ownership 2. buys shed deep in the Himalayas and lives for 420 years until person dies trying to recreate an i-phone using rocks and other minerals in the Himalayas.

[@Swodowrahh]

420 years?

[@peterdessev536]

yes

[@hatejargon1087]

"Sorry I didn't mean to worry you." has to be the funniest line I've heard all day.

[@antichrist-xx]

David : *injects maple syrup* Other people : *injects cat videos* Me : *injects introvetedness*

[@DrSmollest]

*Injects Cat games in which cats conquer the world*

[@xyronq]

River Flame Me: *violently injects MCU trash into my veins*

[@ardi1463]

@@DrSmollest so reality

[@bananafactory9242]

Me: injects lasagne

[@seek.l2215]

I inject skinnyism

[@Doyoulikewafels]

I *really* like how Dave pronounces his k-sounds

[@nonamedtheif4128]

a blob of butter I like how he exists

[@slimel8524]

a blob of butter so normally

[@OfDeadDestruction]

a blob of butter I like how English people say "talk". It's just pleasant to me

[@sandifx68]

nice pic

[@giga-bowser]

OfDeadDestruction we say it sorta like tak

[@HollieAndApollo]

Your videos are always so informative.. I appreciate you taking the time to teach us these things! :)

[@HandSanitizerAttack]

And he's hilarious!!!

[@BogiBruh]

S Y R U P A D D I C T I O N

[@gamelights6848]

Dave: Scrolling makes you sadder Me on Reddit r/memes: ArE yOu SuRe AbOuT tHaT

[@it.sy.]

Molez r/wholesome memes HMMMM

[@amayurubashaka3608]

R/2meirl4meirl does actually help some people

[@chi0224]

Pretty sure actually.... just wait till you spent a whole day doing it and nothing else productive, you’ll know what I mean then

[@justmehere_]

using reddit inherently makes you sad

[@xxazealxx]

Dave: Do I look like a girl to you? My sister: yes

[@Soundstrocity]

Also me: *yes*

[@KnowArt]

look at this graph

[@katjoyce6821]

omggggg

[@BiomechaWolf]

Aldo that i just found, when i say go be ready to throw

[@CerealGirl]

OH GOD LOL

[@arianam.669]

Congratulations

[@gpw3629]

You can buy food,water and heat *O N L I N E*

[@zyaicob]

Amazon Prime will ship straight fire to your door and I'm not talking about my mixtape (eyy)

[@ningowo2306]

Lol

[@themageofspace5516]

now guys

[@game5plays]

Ye sure

[@yosh1360]

My PC is my heat

[@jamie1304]

You have earned my subscription with the power of memes!

[@blueash9144]

I'd love to help you with the subtitles but bloody hell David,you use such big words, it's difficult for me to translate the whole video into my native language, but I suppose I can try..I hope you don't mind me breaking everything down into simpler words T_T anyway GOOD VIDEO

[@almamater489]

Blue Ash *when yo fav youtuber is well-read* just look at it as an opportunity to improve your language skills 😊

[@blueash9144]

You're definitely right! Just curious but how many languages can you speak? If you spoke multiple (more than two) languages, you'd know it's not all about Grammar and etc, translating is a difficult task itself. Grammar aside, you'd have to consider the slangs,jokes,cultural-related stuff and so much more just so it'd make sense in the other language.If you directly translated the video,it won't make sense at all.People who can speak more than one language would instantly understand what I mean.

[@hopelessly.lavenderly]

Like the "narcissistic people being attracted to facebook" joke, nobody in Italy (Italian is my native language, therefore what I would translate to) would understand unless they also spoke English and I suppose this also goes for other languages.

[@belovely7899]

Facebook is very outdated, at least to me. The only reason I have facebook is because I can just login using facebook in many things :P. I took the test and got 66/100. The only thing I'm addicted to on the internet is youtube and watching movies/ series.

[@fuzzypenguino]

lol

[@internetel7245]

I got 33 out of 100 on the quiz. Which means I have little to no problem ;) Yeah, I lied on a few of the questions. Just a little.

[@tylergorrell8895]

Ticket Master omg same

[@huskylover8167]

Ticket Master Lol

[@sapien537]

48 (CLOSE TO ADDICTED)

[@melonmelonking7303]

I got 80 - 100 which was the highest rating, in my defense, if I'm not focusing a lot then I get extremely scared randomly.

[@mickeym00]

i got 60/100 (but i probably toned down some responses...) ^-^

[@meli-cruz]

Seeing the fact "Commenting makes me statistically happier than just scrolling" makes me smile more than it should

[@glassbowl2147]

if you’re up at 2 am watching youtube, you're addicted. wait... thats what im doing

[@ajaxtanner874]

11pm but I'm thinking 3am will be a good sleep

[@rotatableatol3897]

O0of

[@Toria._.]

@@ajaxtanner874 I stayed up until 3 a.m. in a half watching his videos

[@merlin133]

12:17 yep but test says I'm not soooooooo I'm fine

[@theveryhappygears2710]

4am, thank you. I can't sleep after that.

[@menendez6218]

Im not depressed because I go on socialmedias - I go on socialmedias because Im deppresed

[@profaneera6962]

Ruby and become more depressed than before

[@rashotcake6945]

Ruby that's what the whole correlation vs causation thing was about

[@menendez6218]

ade badani im not actualy addicted to social medias or the internet But its kinda true If im feeling realy low ill go on the internet to distract myself

[@roo9812]

I just wanted to say that we have the same name

[@menendez6218]

I sold my soul to youtube cool :)

[@camilabonfadini3332]

Honestly, hearing him talk for 20 min is just like an ASMR video, he could be talking about poop for all I care.

[@NoName-wl5uo]

Thatt so funny and true.

[@budgieboy1388]

Yeah I fell asleep watching this so I'm currently rewatching it

[@sudhirdeb5914]

Thanks Dave..I am really learnt the differences of being actively using social media and passively using the social media...and I have taken the psychological test which determines you are being an Internet addict and got 36 out of 72..honestly speaking satisfied with my results...so Thanks..once again Dave..

[@connorm2982]

that surprise messenger ping at 13:41 made me check my push notifications immediately. like I didn't even actively think about it. dammit dave! :p

[@connorm2982]

as a serious comment I absolutely LOVE your dedication to finding actual proper research from multiple sources and presenting it in a funny and easy to understand manner. your editing and comedic timing are so spot on sometimes I can practically figure out exactly what meme or joke you're setting up for in the upcoming sentence. keep on keeping on.

[@spiss_autismekompetanse]

I admire you! You are so well informed its gold for this Teachers heart!

[@AngelInSpace.]

Dave: Do i look like a girl to you? Me: y- Dave: No!

[@xexpaguette]

-esn't!

[@craftinessiskey4363]

Thank you for making this video! I set a KZbin limit for 20 minutes after watching this & realizing it was literally siphoning hours of my day...