The real danger of internet addiction.

After reading about it I wondered... can you really get addicted to the internet? I mean, social media can’t be that dangerous... right?
The Apps I mentioned:
Rescuetime: www.rescuetime...
Coldturkey: getcoldturkey....
Screentime: screentimelabs...
Take the Internet addiction test here if you want (you don’t have to, but you can if you feel like it, it’s up to you, no pressure or anything):
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Sources
Internet bootcamp in China: • China's Web Junkies: I...
Definition of addiction: www.asam.org/q...
Effects of using fashion and crafts sites vs social media: eprints.uwe.ac....
Facebook stalking: onlinelibrary.w...
Impact on personal growth: online.liebertp...
Facebook blocking tool: newsroom.fb.co...
Social media vs depression: www.ncbi.nlm.n...
Facebook suicide prevention: / 594991777257121
Sleep vs checking Facebook: news.uci.edu/f...
Kimberly young TED talk: • What you need to know ...
BFAS: www.researchga...
NEO-PI-R: www.unifr.ch/z...
Facebooking habits: www.medicalnews...
Facebook vs skin conductance measurements: primelab.missou...
38% of why you’re addicted to Facebook: www.ncbi.nlm.n...
Unpredictable rewards vs Facebook: www.npr.org/sec...
FOMO study: www.spotpink.co...
www.researchga...
Pre-existing mental health issues vs Facebook addiction: fhs.mcmaster.c...
Internet addicts have abnormal white matter: journals.plos.o...
Social media vs depression: www.primack.net...
Facebook vs traffic signs: www.researchga...
Therapy (CBT vs internet addiction): www.ncbi.nlm.n...
Buproprion vs internet addiction: www.ncbi.nlm.n...
Passive facebook use: www.ncbi.nlm.n...
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[@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

[@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"*

[@RockinRobyn]

“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

[@RockinRobyn]

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

[@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

[@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😊

[@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

[@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 :-)

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@nonameless2]

"Correlation is not Causation" THANK 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/*

[@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

[@melinda-michelle9917]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Knightofthestar]

Thanks god i don't have Facebook.... Wait, i still have depression and spend 90% of time in internet.

[@Light-qi8ol]

Same, same and same.

[@dragiblast5128]

Ur not alone..

[@h0nkson]

Yeah

[@ripvanwinkle5199]

Oof, same

[@jordandoesntknow]

Stop being relatible

[@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.

[@jacklom9195]

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

[@hamifihekrix2808]

*The more you know*

[@jessicakent5761]

LOL

[@shinooo8291]

Jacklom 919 Prince EA. Social media like Facebook is bad. Don't forget to follow my Facebook!

[@sing6125]

lol

[@Shadow77999]

Lol..

[@ren9897]

ive been struggling with internet addiction for my entire childhood. I'm sixteen currently and i really regret wasting so so much of my childhood. what started out as an escape mechanism from a rocky at home life turned into a full blown addiction that affects every part of my life. I have felt trapped in this for a very long time and only in the last year did i start even admitted i was addicted. ive been trying recently to cut down on my phone time but its so hard especially sense i have to use my phone and computer to do school work, get shifts and communicate with friends. we've built our society around internet use and its fucking up gen Z. i wish anyone else out there whos trying to break this addiction luck. i wish i hadn't wasted so much of my life on this but i cant change the past i can only affect the future and now is the time to start. I just need to keep trying.

[@Sorrow000]

Good job kid. I’m 20 and I just had this realization. this is screwed up, I never knew that it would make us so abnormal from the life outside. It sucks that I wasted so much of my life as well

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@matti2882]

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

[@rainerh7538]

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

[@jackpepperpwb]

England is proud.

[@RESIDENTHOB0]

Jack Pepper but is it his city?

[@patrickboner]

I ain't gonna lie i spend about 27 hours a day on social media according to a test i took Sounds accurate

[@Anonymous37980]

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

[@gryphka]

I got really confused too

[@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 :)

[@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]

+++

[@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

[@readuth1488]

You all are Redditors

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 ;)

[@choehosh1274]

13:08, little did Dave know he'd predict the future

[@monicass3409]

Orange Jimin I love your pfp!

[@rowboat10]

How did he predict the future? That was a saying too back then, duh

[@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

[@hannahgriffith7468]

"Do I look like a girl to you?" Long pause. "No!"

[@hannahgriffith7468]

KevinCS I didn't even notice the other comments til after I posted this but thanks.

[@kindauncool]

okay but literally i was watching this video and i said to this girl behind me "he's a genius," and she was like "... I THOUGHT THAT WAS A GIRL!"

[@StarLight-hg5xt]

Hannah Griffith XDDD

[@hern19]

Looooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggg pause

[@frogking7253]

Hannah Griffith I saw this comment right when he said this

[@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.

[@professionalmoron4929]

The thing about the "Would you rather have internet access or basic utilities?" Is that with internet access, you can get those basic utilities. But you can't get internet access with those basic utilities. So yeah, I'd also pick internet access.

[@nauticalnikki]

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

[@callumplaysgames8255]

he'd be a good teacher

[@Userdeleted4567]

ture and aslo Professor Dave why am I a Jab-Jab 😭

[@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

[@gigabowser2031]

OfDeadDestruction we say it sorta like tak

[@CleoraVanDeath]

I basically use the internet to not fall into the worst part of my depression. Because books make me sad when they end.

[@stanrobinson3838]

GiggleDribbles edgy

[@CausedDeath]

Eh I feel hollow after finishing books too. I mean after finishing the behemoth that is The Wheel of Time I basically devoured many a trilogies in attempt to fill the gap xD

[@jasonrider5177]

Read books online! They last like forever... I read a bunch of books, one that I read had 1600 chapters, lol

[@KaneK1234]

GiggleDribbles such a tortured soul!

[@CleoraVanDeath]

@Stan Robinsom Nah not at all, depression is like an epidemic that no one wants, frelling sucks when you have it.

[@activesocialmenace]

Plot twist: I created a facebook account just because I wanted to get extra gems in game.

[@J1zzider]

Nice

[@neazenzen372]

Omg yes

[@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

[@shinooo8291]

Navyblue Chilipeppers NANI?!

[@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**

[@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...

[@hatejargon1087]

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

[@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

[@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

[@imaperson5495]

Dave: Facebook stalking is illegal me: *drops popcorn again* Dave: no it isn't i'm lying..

[@huynhtranhung]

Daniel Tippett FB have a follow button so chill, lmao 😂.

[@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.

[@booperdooper0525]

Lowered self esteem? Insomnia? *nervous sweating*

[@selenkusk3577]

England is his city

[@leahball2600]

selen helen 😂😂 The Jake Paul song 😂 Edit : lol I'm such an idiot Jake not Logan

[@MrShortstuff0007]

Its time to stop thank

[@Jake-pr7js]

Leah Ball nope cx

[@danielbarancek9287]

Leah Ball Jake Paul

[@pagnag4388]

selling like a god chirch

[@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!

[@voltzythedork3886]

I’m REALLY shy about doing active interactions with the internet. Since it can lead to people being really aggressive

[@matty_daddy]

What THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME YOU LITTLE SHIT?

[@tompotter8748]

Yeah it can be rough, me too …

[@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.

[@antichrist-xx]

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

[@DrSmollest]

*Injects Cat games in which cats conquer the world*

[@xident2176]

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

[@ardi1463]

@@DrSmollest so reality

[@bananafactory9242]

Me: injects lasagne

[@seek.l2215]

I inject skinnyism

[@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

[@randomfandoms6769]

Me: *sees title* Also me: This sign can't stop me cause I can't read!

[@Arygua]

"Would you rather have basic utilities or internet?" Sorry internet but I like drinking water.

[@aurora_skye]

same

[@ferrishryshi4552]

My addiction is not Internet... It's computers themselves... I do everything there, my future lies in there, is it a good thing? Yeah!

[@snowsun1970]

BASIC UTILITIES BYE BYE INTERNET

[@justsomeguywhodoeswhathewa4591]

Well you could just buy water at a local store,

[@unbunny7679]

Bye Bye, Web

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@fienfiey8370]

What also helps is going on vacation where there is no wifi and almost zero reach. You stay for like 2 or 3 weeks and when you come back you realise that other people spend way too much time on their phone while you kinda of forgot you had one.

[@mae_online]

Jokes on you, I already had depression before I got addicted 👈😎👈

[@MwStym]

Lol

[@HM-rp2yj]

me too 👁👅👁

[@2000sKingdomHeartzHimefujo]

lmao same

[@kinglee.9697]

Theres the loop hole

[@lindaellaware7879]

Ayyyyy same ✌

[@xxazealxx]

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

[@Soundstrocity]

Also me: *yes*

[@ArmednDeadly]

It says I’m addicted to the internet but my answers were greatly affected by the fact that I have high functioning depression

[@gamerduck3707]

LIVE AND DON'T KILL YOU'RE SELF PLZ

[@gamerduck3707]

BE A HAPPY PERSON

[@gamerduck3707]

sorry for bad spelling i am from Lithuania so my main language is not English and i'am just a kid trying to help

[@thecatserole245]

@@gamerduck3707 this is very wholesome.

[@dpsgeo542]

Oof

[@jamie1304]

You have earned my subscription with the power of memes!

[@TheSmuggestFox]

actually a lot of people have helped me build self-esteem online, so I thank the Internet for that

[@TheSmuggestFox]

and youtube is my only social media

[@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

[@enyasgooglekontod4275]

" Internet Addiction can cause insomnia " Its midnight and I have school tomorrow but let's keep watching

[@Mii.2.0]

How's school going for you?

[@kudari.nobori]

Dave: _eats syrup savagely and injects it into blood_ o-o

[@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...) ^-^

[@hazelnutsheep7863]

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

[@AngelInSpace.]

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

[@xexpaguette]

-esn't!

[@JGHFunRun]

The neopets test... Me: That game James played as a kid with his sister?

[@veryverybisexual4963]

I was looking for this comment

[@haroldinho9930]

Bruh. It’s not just an odd1sout. It was a very popular game.

[@ITSFLESHY]

DAVE don't mention apps that can restrict my phone time so loudly my parents might hear. I only got 37

[@Abrifq]

37 what

[@ITSFLESHY]

@@Abrifq on the test for addiction

[@hallucionationcentral2286]

Well I got 22

[@rhyneredpanda5443]

I got 44

[@chesmond3737]

i got 32

[@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.

[@Jcremo]

Today I deleted Instagram and signed out of Facebook. Life needs to be lived.

[@mrdragon6484]

Jahmazmine I have Facebook I've been on it for about 30 mins and it's existed for 3 years........ I might be addicted

[@SBSW]

damn you're so cool dude

[@JackOLanternBob]

I don't use facebook, but i could get rid of instagram. KZbin is what i spend too much time on tho.

[@satan4635]

yep I just quit insta too , yesterday . But its hard to quit YT because so much of my daily life is affected by it

[@bigpoppajoecen]

Mom: you want maple syrup on those pancakes? Me: *Dramatic flashback of Dave injecting syrup into his bloodstream* nope..... i'm....good............

[@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

[@fishasses]

4:27 Boyinaband: Do I look like a girl to you? Me: YES! Boyinaband: *No*

[@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

[@VivienneGucwa]

That maple syrup scene was triggering.

[@How_To_Drive_a_TARDIS]

Vivienne Gucwa I liked it GOT TO HAVE MY SYRUP 😠

[@JackBellows618jhb]

Vivienne Gucwa are you Canadian

[@EatmySmellyFeet]

Realy it just made me want waffles.

[@ysgramorssoupspoon2261]

Yeah, I also started craving waffles.

[@elijahtaylor8237]

Hahahah jokes on you the internet keeps me from mental breakdowns and wanting to commit self delete.

[@Elias-xf3gw]

Hah! I was already ashamed of my body, dissatisfied with my weight and had low self-esteem BEFORE i even used the Internet. Checkmate Atheists

[@citruseel2421]

Zero Kool how tf does that relate to religion

[@danieldyman7196]

Zero Kool same tho! Haha frickin athiests

[@kaiacat]

Eli Danger that's the joke

[@tigana]

Zero Kool Wait what does Atheism have to do with this I'm confused

[@sezzac155]

Same tbh. If anything it has increased my self-esteem because I can actually interact with people who share my interests and hobbies which I can't really do in real life. At least not on a daily basis.