The Story of Twitch's Most Cursed Subathon

[@EricThePooh]

Sorry if your song didn't make the cut! There was only so much time and I wanted to keep it at an hour. A few good ones had to be cut for copyright flags unfortunately. But anyway, hope you enjoy!

[@dropspindle]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - this edit is unreal & you’re talented as hell mr. pooh

[@Solid_Fuel]

You did amazing! Thank you!

[@335637880]

Thanks for the amazing edit

[@jack502]

This was absolutely amazing.

[@roberthumphrey5119]

amazing work on this vid

[@potatochipclips]

It is here finally the story of how one man seemed to conquer every bloons level on chimps and promised not to stop until he did but tragically and poetically it was the Bloons that silenced him. Then he beat like 5 levels on chimps and said "I think we sent a message" and quit.

[@elevationsickness8462]

and low we saidith onto him "good enough"

[@atrioc]

IF YOU MADE IT TO THE END AND WANTED TO SEE THE POPOFF OF ME ACTUALLY BEATING/GETTING THE BLACK BORDER (did it the next day) ITS HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKisfKyJi7eojpY NOTE: All proceeds from this insanely cursed weekend of popping went to the Recovery GoFundMe for Chillindude (Kashan Khan), a member of the Melee community who suffered a stroke recently and is currently making great strides on recovery. (We also paid all the mods for the night streams) Shoutouts to Eric for this epic editing project and for all the community members who made insane songs throughout the whole journey.

[@pieforpie]

Thanks for doing that man, this stream really helped alot of people out from stressful news.

[@Dihui]

apple

[@leoross1606]

nice in the spirt of melee consider making a video about how Nintendo is killing the scene right now

[@nuk3s3an40]

Big A, Being a big W with Glizzy hands almost as big as his glizzy heart

[@Probasaur]

Can't think of a better cause. Wishing you the best Chillin

[@samanthagiraffe3088]

There's something so odd about Atrioc, who at the time made 6 figures, playing Bloons after barely sleeping while a collectiong of teenagers and 20-something year olds laugh as he screams in pain

[@aikentang]

I think you meant sang song all day long

[@zackrodriguez6653]

yes

[@tombnomb2938]

I'm really sorry A man, the rope to my balloon just snapped for no reason and exploded on the power cable, my deepest condolences :(

[@letoplaz8139]

W pfp

[@jromekoolaid142]

What’s the song at 44:08?

[@joepatterns9091]

28 minutes in and my cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. The community songs were the best idea. Chat. Please for the love of god keep feeding BIG A this content 😂

[@Nathan-my7zs]

I know big A has said this before, but its crazy how many musically talented people have ended up in his streams. Its so good😂

[@FluffyFluffles]

@@Nathan-my7zs The ones without the talent that are willing to submit a song anyway are the real heroes.

[@Nathan-my7zs]

@@FluffyFluffles absolutely, even the ones that aren’t conventionally talented have their own charm to them

[@AvoirJoseph]

Atrioc's community is truly mind-blowing that if Albert Einstein would be alive today, he'd be shocked as to how they're the exact definition of insanity

[@Mogswamp]

Really never thought I'd hear a Bloons parody of AJJ in a million years.

[@JayJonahJaymeson]

That one and I'm pretty sure there was a Days n Daze one I remember hearing during the stream were super surprising.

[@Benetheburrito]

Mog? cool to see you here

[@JohnSmith-kt3yy]

@@JayJonahJaymeson Whoa, really? I gotta find it

[@jordanpearce3237]

hey man just wanted to say I'm so glad you commented the artists name. The original song it's based off i really ended up liking it a lot and adding it to my playlist. Thank you for your public service 😄

[@jacksonbrown396]

Mogswamp ?

[@xX-DogSama-Xx]

this is such a classic. I am not ashamed to admit that I watch this almost every time it shows up in my recommended. The community engagement, the jams, the passive gameplay giving lots of good commentary. By far my favorite Atrioc stream, I really hope we get another one

[@NukaKappa]

The editing goes SOOOO hard on Bloons content, honestly, some of the most surprisingly entertaining YT content Atrioc has. Huge thanks to the editors for making this happen.

[@OfficialMaxBox]

53:33's descent into maniacal laughter, immediately followed by 53:46's simulation moment™ might be the hardest I've laughed at a YT video in a while

[@DesTr069]

The IRL bloons cutting Big A’s power before round 98 is still the fucking craziest thing I’ve seen, bro

[@ShoreFell]

Here a year later and him laughing his ass off as he goes insane is still the funniest thing I’ve witnessed on Twitch

[@el3xtrix]

When I saw this video was nearly an hour long I thought to myself "I dunno about this one" and now im typing this comment after finishing the video wishing it was longer. What a job by Eric to tell this story so beautifully, chatters putting their voices together to fuel the run, and the insane grind of a man that wanted some black borders. Im so happy to be a part of this community

[@sethp26]

Was blown away when the video ended bc it went by so fast and was so entertaining. Wasn't sure about watching it either, glad i did. Great editing by pooh

[@Noodle-Segootal]

This is a classic that the poor yt frogs missed out on, glad it's here now

[@BarginsGalore]

I watched all the vods I didn’t even realize it never made it to the main channel

[@jcmcgee1573]

Now I get to watch it and still see my loved ones!

[@TheFreeBro]

I’m not poor. You’re poor. I’m rich. Fuck twitch frogs. KZbin frogs don’t try to gatekeeper streamers

[@Noodle-Segootal]

@@TheFreeBro what?

[@lawrencecobb2107]

When was this?

[@TallestAutumn]

this is honestly one of my favorite video's I've ever watched, props to EricThePooh for an amazing edit, the whole community for the songs and Big A for absolutely losing his mind for us

[@throstlewanion]

The funniest thing about Atrioc’s community is the amount of genuine musical talent that his streams attract despite Atrioc not being a music-related streamer in any sort of way

[@acycle2124]

That bloon power outtage is probably the hardest Ive ever laughed on an Atrioc video

[@dingdong4787]

Atrioc is almost definitely unconscious at the time this video was posted. This was right after his MASSIVE Hearthstone grind to Legend

[@BarginsGalore]

Well as you were commenting he was going slime on someone being dumb about spikes

[@kevinbeefchips]

Eric you did a great job editing this. I was glued to the screen the whole time and didn't realize how much time had passed. I may be sleep deprived for work but I thourghly enjoyed myself thanks to you

[@albinofroggy]

I don't think KZbin viewers will understand the sheer amount of suffering Big A went through on just Workshop alone. He went more than 8 hours straight doing nothing but Workshop and gave up. He did that more than once. It was truly hell for him.

[@willcole9776]

This has become my comfort video, I watch this when I’m having a bad day and it never fails to make me smile. Thanks for the content Big A

[@noahjackg]

Literally my favorite Atrioc video, I have watched this entire video least 10 times, hope he does another one

[@swaan1312]

I listen to this video way too often

[@alexandraburklew5031]

"Love it, beat it, won't back seat it... didn't ask for help, cause you just don't need it" is actually such a banger lmaoo

[@yasonethebone]

thanks!!!

[@japstinejeet1659]

@@yasonethebone Loved your song. Keep up the good work :D

[@MrHeroicDemon]

53:44 this is the type of thing that makes you believe that there is a God and he has a sense of humor.

[@bigonlineguy]

come for the bloons; stay for the fucking bangers. so glad this is finally on youtube. just a legendary stream that resulted in me getting addicted to bloons for longer than i’d like to admit. great editing, you can tell this was made with care. it still amazes me how talented this community is

[@Real23Phil]

20 secs in...this is going to be an emotional rollercoaster

[@theppotato1667]

watching this after the union album is crazy. The talent was here all along and we just didn't know what it'd evolve into. Genuinely beautiful

[@nitzayra2444]

I was thinking the same thing so good

[@Ty-vk8pb]

Amazing editing all the way through. You managed to keep the storyline cohesive through the whole video, set up and reference callbacks like the bloon chipper, and keep the pacing quick with music cuts between story beats. Really fantastic job turning the 3 day event into a digestible and hilarious video, this is gonna be a classic for sure.

[@ijalbrc5885]

The editing really helps show the destruction of a man. A good man. The slow descent into his world of illusion, glizzys, and cows is mesmerizing to witness. I happy he's made good efforts to heal.

[@Oceanatornowk]

Kinda crazy how many of the current Glizz Crib members came out during this stream. Like I still associate Drop Spindle with Ballad of a Backseater and now she's spearheading the ACLU

[@tombur_]

So happy to be welcoming in 3 months time, all the new Popathon babies being blessed into this world. This was the weekend that changed everything.

[@Bulkje]

Wow huge props to the editor(s) working on this with the overlays / songtexts! Explains why it tooks months lol.

[@gavinpicard3003]

this is such an incredible video. such a fun rewatch

[@LaxerFL]

I have not laughed this hard in such a long time!! This may be the best thing I've ever seen! Made props to the editor, you did a monster job on this. And how the hell did Big A end up with such a musically talented chat? Even the bad songs were good for a laugh and there were several songs I will seriously listen to on a regular basis! You guys all rock!

[@1draigon]

The editing skill on display here is actually insane. Big probs to ericthepooh because this is just AMAZING! And song of a quince is also such an incredible song… this guy can do anything

[@scribegeek2557]

This is a video I come back to all the time. It's just so good.

[@carlya4109]

It’s been over a year but I’d like to say, “IM GOING TO BECOME THE JOKER” has worked its way into my daily sayings. Thanks Big A keep up the good work

[@jkae4795]

This is now my fourth full rewatch, I don't know why... He doesn't even beat workshop chimps. Terrible guide

[@kidmonkey101]

I've been recently going through the popathon VODs so this was really pleasant to see! can't wait for popathon 2 🥵

[@mud1nabowl]

3:37 weird how he was completely wrong yet Big A yelled at him

[@semibreve]

Can't believe that so many infamous members of the ACLU made their first musical appearance on this stream

[@crimsoneclipse0618]

Yeah, like Dropspindle and Ask debut here, the Shaq and Kobe of music.

[@iammakoa.]

25:11 BIG A’s “the emotion 😮😂“ is one of my favorite stream moments ever

[@stevemcintosh9381]

This community has some of the most bafflingly talented musicians that I've ever seen in any creators community, and we've used it to make a dozen monkey ball sea shanties, and over 100 Bloons TD6 songs. What a time to be alive.

[@iiballisticpanda]

27:10 actual banger. holy shit ballad of a backstreamer wins my award for best song of the popathon

[@vebwyRL]

Drop Spindle is deadass so fucking talented man😭

[@dropspindle]

Ayyy thanks y’all! Glad you enjoyed my silly monkey song 🤘

[@vebwyRL]

@@dropspindle it was indeed a bit goofy, some might say it is perhaps a teensy bit comical even🐒

[@slbhugomarques2]

I love the love it leave it too much

[@supergamer3519]

idk if it's the same guy who made it but the song is highly inspired of another song : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITNnYltl92Nl80

[@XionicalXionical]

This is the best video I have seen in a while. Editing, Content, Songs, Community. Its all just magical. Thank you.

[@Kellestial]

I love how the description’s link to the full-vod just says “get a hobby”

[@KalorXDD]

I waited for this edit to come, and I finally got it. Editor’s work here is enormous! Popathon 2 hype!

[@Halren]

I wasn't there for most of the popathon but being in chat when the stream died and finding out the cause was a fucking balloon had me dying of laughter for probably for at least three days afterward

[@LordSupremeKara]

Okay I don't know where to start, but I like watching Atrioc vids as much as the next person, but the editors really popped off here with the editing. From making sure the storyline kept true over the course of the multiple days, to making sure that songs were listed and to all of the graphics, etc... Truly loved each moment. Thank you!

[@CalebFelixHere]

I no joke watch this vid every month, so entertaining and a vibe everytime

[@Theevilrhino]

It’s just perfection. The bloons malding, great editing, insane irl coincidences, and of course banger after banger

[@iamapseudonym8777]

The editing on this video is spectacular for such a huge amount of time.

[@domicon2k6]

Can we just take a second to appreciate the editors cause you can tell that they have been working on this since the popathon and the editing is damn good

[@itsfynn]

this is the only hour long video I have to watch immediately after it's posted. amazing songs all round, adding them to my playlists 👍

[@kenzhou9752]

Big A was actually wrong at 3:35. I wish he can take accountability and apologise to that chatter.

[@jakefromstatefarm6969]

He was right though. It's the smart spikes upgrade that does that, not changing the targeting to smart.

[@block3d881]

That Subathon was nuts! I always love seeing your great community make such great songs... But do you know what would be an even better game to Subathon...? Demolish & Build 3 Excavator Playground! You should stream that game soon!

[@cholocco2831]

The Legend of the Popathon lives on

[@rrawrshack9038]

Thanks for the link to the full VOD, Eric. Changed my life. I now have a Grade 8 in music theory.

[@IndexError]

quincy is so effortlessly cool

[@jdubluffy1959]

Thank god for the full vod in the description finally picked up writing as a hobby thanks EricThePooh🤝💪💪

[@MassiveBreaker]

When the Ballad of a Backseater started playing, I nearly cried

[@FaZeWhiskey]

so sad the video ended, hope there will be a part 2. i lost it when you found out balloons caused the power outage. thank you for all the laughs, and great songs.

[@chriss4855]

shout out to the editors for putting the chat messages he reads on screen, i love getting another chance to bask in the glory at 49:41

[@kaboomkp]

Finally, I can tell from the chapters alone that this is going to be one of the best Big A vids, so glad I got to catch a lot of this stream live

[@TheShadowMan5050]

This is actually a masterpiece, shoutout to the editors for putting it together and Atrioc for suffering through it o7

[@polarbearsss]

that intro was SO good, i love this video so much. ericthepooh you did such a good job on the edit !!!! absolutely insane

[@UnchartedTravel]

The vodception tactics Big A pulled during the popathon were pog 11/10

[@abbilocke736]

The editing on this is immaculate! Great job, and thankf for the captions when there are multiple speakers

[@LavusVincere]

The editing on this is INSANE

[@strawbillieandpeachez]

ive been waiting for this!! Going to be so worth the wait

[@acetoneace]

Popathon is a top Atrioc arc, crossing my fingers for a sequel!

[@peacefulhoovy1999]

33:18 is a quote from the movie Mystery Men. First time I've ever heard someone quote that movie. Its so good.

[@nayanbhatia5192]

20:15 I actually lost it when the pursuit of happiness opening came on

[@WayTooAwesome]

Absolutely fantastic video, I was there for most of this but experiencing it again with great editing was amazing.

[@semibreve]

Dude the irl bloon sabotage. You give a thousand writers a chance and they couldn't write that twist. Literally unbelievable.

[@blebonick7088]

this video is FIRE and really sums up the vibes. Such a crazy hectic couple of days and the songs made me alternately cringe, laugh and cry. I'm just grateful to be in this community and the popathon sums up why.

[@Ipwnnoobslegitlike]

Literally bloon sabotage is the most insane thing of all time

[@jellynuke7606]

This was one of the first Atrioc vids I ever watched and after almost a year of getting up to speed and rewatching this at 3 am it truly hits different.

[@StevieBlunderReal]

EricThePooh is just such an effortlessly cool editor

[@rootedsquid]

I watch this like it’s a blockbuster movie

[@piggyisboring]

I can't imagine how painful it must've of been to scrub through so many hours of bloons for the editors

[@CristianNazare]

This was so entertaining! Great editing @EricThePooh, and awesome tunes from the Community!

[@lucas11001]

53:46 this is my favourite ever atrioc moment lmfao

[@gabrielcollin8276]

Holy shit this editing SLAPS! Absolute banger, congrats to Atrioc and the editor

[@charlesmorse9355]

You know what he did was crazy when he drops and hour long video out of no where

[@Charlie-hv3dh]

The sliding up UI for songs titles is fire man

[@cholocco2831]

Thank you for reminding me of the masterpiece that is “Ballad of a Backseater”

[@2Links]

Ballad of the Backseaters and Love it, Beat it are some of my favourites among many. So many great songs.

[@SleepayGui]

I can’t believe I watched a whole hour video about Bloons Props to big A, the editor, and the talented viewers for an awesome video

[@Brandongamesall]

This was the first time I watched a subathon and wanting more!!! Please come back to this again Atrioc 😢

[@theunkillable1000]

Was only there for bits and pieces but it's truly a classic I need to relive, especially when the bloons cut the power

[@adamaruwu1655]

finally 1 million views on the craziest glizziest bloons content the world has ever seen

[@professorpiggos]

3:35 is even funnier because im pretty sure the chatter is actually right about the smart spikes

[@atrioc]

you are even dumber than he is. I cant believe this still makes me mad 6 months since i've ever touched bloons. the UPGRADE gives you 4x production regardless of what the TARGETTING is set to. setting to "smart" does nothing and is literally the same as "close" on a single track.

[@duboniclol]

@@atrioc HE REPLIED

[@combatking9985]

@@atrioc facts

[@Jerry-ey5zi]

@@atrioc to be fair there have been so many weird glitches and quirks in this game over the years it's been out so its not too far off to think there's some glitch

[@desmond1698]

@@atrioc reading is hard

[@foxcolberg]

Really good editing on this one big A, gonna add a few of these to my playlist

[@VelvetPrince]

The mandatory 6 month watch o7

[@gtwhirlwind7890]

Amazing video. The editing on this was done insanely well

[@NithinJune]

i have no idea what’s happening i’m just here for the music

[@Some_Awe]

I am so happy the footage of the outage survived. you could not write it better that on wave 98 real life mylar balloons stopped him

[@pieforpie]

I made it 3:48 ! Glad my rot tonight allowed me to get to this and fly me to infernal! Gosh my a cappela no moabs would've slapped too though

[@RecardoGuillermo]

I’ve been waiting FOREVER for a video on the popathon, thank you so much 🙏

[@brandonhicks379]

I watch this video like 4 times a week

[@Theevilrhino]

I was about to make the same comment, thanks for saving me the trouble

[@Firli]

great editing man, really good one on this. Props to you editor man