Thoughts from Carnegie Hall

[@cassiesaysstuff]

January 15th 2013 absolutely changed my life. I learned I could stand to be in a crowd as long as I stared at my shoes long enough to remember to breathe. I learned that when you clap among a crowd of people you can lose your fears and just clap. I learned that watching your heroes on stage is as amazing and as wonderful as it sounds like it should be. I learned that you can fall in love with words when they are whispered into a microphone the same way you can fall in love with words when you read them in your basement. I learned that community is every bit about the people that make it. And most importantly, I learned that I can make it through a year - even if it kills me. I plan to make it to January 15th 2015, with all my scars and cuts, I will make it through this year if it kills me. Because I know I can. I've done it before. Thank you John and Hank. I owe you two so much.

[@NGEternal]

+Cass M You still alive?

[@cassiesaysstuff]

NGEternal yeah I am. been a tough ride but I'm still fighting. you good?

[@NGEternal]

Cass M Glad to hear that. i don't think the ride ever truly ends, unfortunately. And yes, thanks for asking. I somehow managed to *get* social anxiety due to a few things (like poor transition from HS to college) so right now I am kind of rebuilding myself.

[@cassiesaysstuff]

NGEternal I believe in you. In both of us. Change is a constant in life but I think that's what makes it worth sticking around.

[@KevinLohmann]

Hope you're doing ok three years on. DFTBA

[@TylerOakley]

So proud of you.

[@12EmilyWright]

You just cannot watch this without smiling and feeling incredibly happy for Hank & John.

[@legoappleinc]

"The fault is In our stairs. I'll be here all night."

[@lucymoon]

I laughed out loud at "The Fault Is In Our Stairs". Good one, Hannah.

[@jshaff3721]

"As a reward for giving me that long stick." CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING!

[@incongruence1917]

This is my favorite Vlogbrothers video of all time. Being able to witness all the anticipation, fear and joy of this event through the intimate lens of Hank's camera releases me from my own fear and anticipation, and, if only for an infinite moment, lets me vicariously live the joys of this day.

[@Grampahephaestus]

I told Hannah's stairs joke at a a the Fault in Our Stars pre release premiere... As someone tripped on the stairs... People thought it was great. 😝

[@elisabethmiller2822]

Did I cry to a video that was posted 7 years ago?...yeahhhhh. 2020's been rough so I'd like to say thank you to you guys for helping me get through it :)

[@AnnOverboard]

I was lucky enough to attend the show, and I don't know what to say! Every single thing about it made me thoroughly happy & proud. Everyone performing (& everyone in attendance), made me feel so included in this huge community of spectacular people who really make differences in the world, & in other people's lives! Leaving the show, I was very inspired to share that kind of connectedness & hope. I really just want to thank/hug everyone! John and Hank, you really started an amazing thing here!!

[@bublik98]

the yeti is in a volgbrothers video!!!!

[@serenityrenity5304]

WHERE?!?!?!

[@lyadmilo]

Dear Hank and John, I just wanted to say thank you. There was a time, a few years ago, when I would have resented you for getting such a long end of the stick. I would have seen the Evening of Awesome and simply thought "Why does all the cool stuff happen to OTHER people?" But you have shown me that awesome is not a finite resource. I feel lucky and happy to live in a world, and be part of a community where such things happen. Thank you for being awesome, and making me a better person. -Fanny

[@manhattenwe]

At first I was like "OMG that's Darcy !! Argh ! Hank, you watch LBD too !!!??" and then I was like "Oh right.." -.-'

[@rubius0]

You DO deserve it. For the joy that the world has been able to show to you, you have brought joy a thousand fold to the world. Thank you Hank. Thank you John.

[@kawaiiconvert]

I ALREADY WATCHED THIS BUT I STILL SCREAMED WHEN I SAW DVG

[@siminib]

I've been watching since 2007, and was so excited to get to attend the Carnegie Hall event. I don't think I've ever been in a place with so many people who were just so so happy and excited and loving life. Watching this video cause me to grin ridiculously as I did all through the show. Thanks for so much awesome, John and Hank. You've changed my perpective on life in so many ways.

[@lococococooch]

I am leaking tears over here. This community is always giving me chills. It's amazing how inspired I feel just thinking about Nerdfighters and what all John and Hank have accomplished. I cannot put into words how grateful I am--to all of you. DFTBA and all BEST wishes.

[@drmoon3y]

As a long term lurker in nerdfighteria I genuinely feel thankful for the vlogbrothers and everything you've created. The least of which is this community. Whilst you might not have much of a channel without us, we wouldn't have a home without you guys. Here's to Carnegie Hall and many more. DFTBA and much, much more. XxX

[@ArtemisRampant]

That song already means so much to my friends and I, and being there singing it with them and with you means more than I can say. Thank you for that show. The energy in that room was a rare and beautiful thing.

[@DestinyG19]

Been here since 2007 and just have to say I'm so proud of you guys and how far you have come!! This video made me so happy.

[@Botryoidal_Bracteole]

This video made me incredibly happy. You would expect to be envious of the things Hank and John get to do, but somehow I'm only excited and genuinely giddy to see them achieve all the levels of success that they have risen to. Such is the magic of Nerdfighteria I suppose.

[@ethan-loves]

1) I was lucky enough to be at the Evening of Awesome and it was utterly impressively amazing. I was swimming in dopamine and my own smiling for hours after it was over. My parents, who aren't even Nerdfighters, came and loved it tremendously. 2) You and John do deserve the long end of the stick, Hank. You two have worked so hard for your current standing and rightfully deserve it.

[@MsEvaonAir]

I love how grateful you guys are! There has been a lot of stuff going around with youtubers that are frustrated and I'm glad you still enjoy it very much ;)

[@kittykatie94]

I haven't watched the Carnegie hall video, but just seeing your excitement(both of you) in this video made me smile. One of my favorite things is seeing you two excited about things.

[@SaraML]

A friend of mine passed away tonight and it is so strange to sit here and watch something so full of amazing people doing awesome things. I haven't cried yet but I want to cry just from knowing there are still Good Things out there. Brain Scoop is awesome and funny and a Good Thing. This is a weird comment, I'm sorry.

[@PandaHopeful]

So...John and Hank (and others affiliated with them) do deserve the long end of the stick. They inadvertently built a community based on the idea that people should do more awesome things and do them together. Why on earth does that make them fortunate? They work so hard to keep their integrity and I love it. So much. So so much. :)

[@karakamos]

Totally, like, whoa, indeed! In the very best way. It was so great to spend a whole evening with so many fantastic people. So thank you, Hank, and everyone who made it awesome!

[@LegitimateJo]

This video makes me so happy. The Green brothers are so thankful for their success and it makes me proud to be a fan. It makes me happy to see people like them "get the long end of the stick". Sometimes, good things really do happen to good people. Stay awesome guys!

[@gottaluvharry]

It was an absolutely wonderful night. Thank you so much for all of the fun!! So glad I got to be there!

[@Bedaffled1]

The Vlogbrothers have been an unimaginably consistent source of happiness and inspiration in my life. I never thought it possible I could feel so happy for the success of someone whom I have never met. But every time I see/read about the next amazing thing these guys have done, I am thrilled, chilled, and empowered.

[@thatgirlnamedtim]

I am so thankful for the upload of the evening of awesome. There was absolutely no way I could have made it to New York for the show, but the fact that I could watch it in it's entirety on KZbin is such in incredible gift. It's pretty amazing that Nerdfighters could share the experience whether we were there or not. What an amazing community.

[@HeyItsPaige1127]

My school's choir sang at Carnegie Hall back in 2011! This brings back so many memories of being backstage and walking on the stage for the first time...It's an amazing view!

[@April1987girl]

After watching the live stream of the event, I've been listening to "This Year" on reply for days. Love it. Love you guys!

[@epsereth]

I am really, amazingly happy for you guys. You've never forgotten to be awesome.

[@the-kkranberry]

Having so many proud mama feelings right now -3 I love watching my favorite stars succeed. John and Hank, you two are incredible, and I'm so incredibly thrilled by all of your success. Here's to more to come :) DFTBA

[@mycauliflowerrecipe]

I really wish I could have actually been there, but watching the livestream was still an amazing, unforgettable experience and I can't express my love for it in words. It made my Wednesday, my week, hell, my year so far, pretty awesome. I love you guys so much.

[@wbspidr13]

Being there and watching everyone dance and sing (including John!) felt like such a fantastic gift. DFTBA

[@Crai600]

Thank you Hank and John for NEVER forgetting to be awesome. I love you both.

[@thefashionablehobo]

So, my high school choir from California got invited by Heritage Festivals to be featured in a choir festival at Carnegie Hall next month, and then we got invited to sing for all of America on the Today Show, and I just wanted to say that, as odd as it may sound, I'm mostly just excited to stand on the same stage as John and Hank Green. You two have influenced me and my thoughts and my perspective on the world in the last six years in more ways than you could know. So, thank you.

[@linzerbella]

I watched the livestream alone from a hotel room where I was feeling rather homesick. It made me so happy while at the same time making me cry and feel less lonely. Good work on making me feel all the feels!

[@itsjeanniemarie]

I couldn't watch it live because I was in bed with the flu, so I am very much glad it was recorded. Thank you so much...I loved all of it, even the parts I didn't expect to love. You guys are amazing and should never EVER forget to be awesome, because you are so good at it :)

[@ripstikmadster13]

Hank and John! I was at Carnegie Hall the day before you and my choir sat on the third balcony from the bottom on the left side.I have to say Carnegie hall is one of the most amazing places I've ever been. Hope you enjoyed your performance and I'm proud of you guys!

[@myidiosyncrasy]

I was watching this video on my tv while putting my groceries away and had to come open my computer to leave a comment to say I was dancing for the whole first half. God I love The Mountain Goats. I wrote about my experience watching the Carnegie Hall live stream on tumblr as a response to Alex Carpenter's wonderful video on your guys. It meant a lot and made me realize a lot about this wonderful community.

[@christiepate3868]

I believe that this is my new favorite vlogbrothers video. There is so much happy. And so much awesome. Thank you so much for live streaming the show it was an amazing couple of hours and really cool that I could partake even when new York on a random Tuesday is out of reach. DFTBA

[@FantasticBrina]

One of my favorite songs to accompany a show featuring some of my favorite people...

[@idontdoquiet22]

I'm really proud of what this community accomplished before me, and I'm proud to be a part of this community. VlogBrothers has really influenced me in a way I didn't think anything could at this point in my life and you guys deserve all the best.

[@sparkybish]

Totally teared up. I continue to be moved by passionate people doing what they love.

[@eawilker]

I went to New York City with my little brother, definitely the Hank to my John in a lot of ways, to see this show at Carnegie Hall and it was seriously the best day of my life. Thank you so much for that.

[@lindaintheweb]

I LOVED the livestream so much, and this "behind the scenes" video gave me goosebumps! AWESOME show you guys! AWESOME!

[@CascataAriana]

KYAAAAAHHHH! Fifth viewing of all vlogbrothers videos complete! Hank, John, I love you guys, you're like my weird and awesome internet-only family. Thanks for over 1,000 videos that have shaped my life over the last few years. DFTBA!

[@TransgressiveInkgirl]

I still cannot believe you guys got Carnegie hall. I actually felt a little catch in my throat watching this. It's all so amazing and you guys deserve every bit of it.

[@victoriaahutchings]

This gives me so many feels I'm literally about to cry. I'm so proud of them!

[@drinkthepoison1019]

This and the entire Evening of Awesome literally makes me so happy that I want to cry.

[@spidermanandsnape]

This year has become my new theme song for this year, and possibly all th years to come. It reminds me of Nerdfighteria, John, Hank, everything good about this world, and how when you keep fighting, you can make a huge difference in this world.

[@XxRicochetLuvrxX]

I WAS THERE! It was so amazing, unreal! Thanks Hank and John and The Mountain Goats and everyone else who made this awesome event possible! (I did a happy dance when I saw my self in this video in the third row!). Thank you John and Hank, I believe I speak for all of nerdfighteria when I say that you guys are awesome!

[@NatalieCeleste15]

I found my way here when I checked out Looking For Alaska from my school's library, read it in one night, and then proceeded to read and buy the rest of John's books like an addict. I saw the link to vlogbrothers on the book jacket of The Fault in Our Stars, and looked into it. I found you guys when i really needed the company. Thanks for all the laughs and introducing me to a slew of great KZbinrs, I'm forever in your debt.

[@bethanyboo888]

I am so happy for you and everyone in Nerdfighteria that the Evening of Awesome happened! It was a gift to you, yes, but as with everything you pour yourselves into, it was a gift to us. Thank you! DFTBA!

[@CascataAriana]

I can't wait for the gifs of that dance. Congratulations, guys, you make a lot of us proud to be nerdfighters every day, and you give me a lot of hope every day as well. The Evening of Awesome made me cry and scream and fangirl, and it was one of the best nights of my life, even stuck as I am in Nebraska.

[@pickles4muggles]

I always feel nothing but happiness for nerdfighteria :'D. Saw the event through streaming and it was on absolute epic proportions. Never thought I could get happier for you guys. Its been a bit over five years, and you still haven't forgotten to be awesome.

[@booknerd12345511]

sometimes i think about how far you guys have come from brotherhood 2.0 and i just get really happy because if someone had told you guys everything youd do when you made that first video youd have laughed in their faces but now look at you guys im so proud

[@MollyBlueDawn]

How big can my smile get? You do totally deserve the longest of long sticks! Thanks for sharing a stick so long that thousands of people can share it!

[@KellieMackay]

Every time I listen to This Year I'm just going to think of you guys jumping ecstatically on stage and it's going to make me smile so big.

[@Snoopod]

One of my favorite songs of all time over some amazing footage of my favorite youtube channel!

[@hypermele]

Ahhh I jusy want to cry. This is so happy. I am so thankful you two exist in the world. The dictionary needs to change its definition of awesome to the vlogbrothers.

[@ThatCrazyHufflepuff]

I'm thankful for these two, silly brothers who have given me something to hope for, believe in, care about, learn about, and share. I really can't explain what they have done for me, and it almost feels like they're my sons. Im so proud of their success. Nerdfighteria, we all got the long end of the stick as well.

[@BenStanleyVlog]

I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to NYC and perform at Carnegie Hall with my high school choir (combined with many other choirs) for a master class workshop. The footage of walking onto the stage brought back many memories. Glad you guys had an awesome experience!

[@Cobalt360Degrees]

There's no need to apologize!! You are among friends here. I'm so sorry for your loss, and please stay strong. I have been through that kind of pain and while it never truly goes away, it does get better. DFTBA :)

[@HaleyLikeTheWolf]

I watched the livestream on Tuesday and it was so fantastic! I'm glad you guys get to do such cool things and you've inspired me and so many others to do cool things as well. Thank you both for never forgetting to be awesome :)

[@piouppioup]

Thank you guys, I watched it the morning after from France and I cried and I laughed and I got all the feels.Thank you.

[@Randybootseric]

"This Year" was the song which introduced me to the mountain goats, it just takes the awesome this video would have had anyways and raises it to a whole new level

[@chefkendranguyen]

The show was great, I loved it.

[@rybpo7]

Your reply, working out the percentage, having some perspective, is the reason I love nerds so much.

[@456puff]

I couldn't agree more. It is so amazing...Bringing people together who would normally never be together...Bring me closer to my 6 years older then me sister...Maning awesome happen...It's just amazing, and as you so well put it, just so beautiful. DFTBA

[@hamiltonearth]

DONE! After watching this I have completely absolutely watched EVERY Vlogbrother video posted... (you need a play list for 2012) Keep it up. You have improved my life and changed my perspective on everything.

[@maraudergrl3]

You say you don't deserve the long end of the stick, but honestly, I couldn't think of two men who better deserve every wonderful thing that has come your way than you and john. you have made SO MANY lives better and happier. the world is just trying to reciprocate the love.

[@GameplayChimp]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HENRY GREEN... two years old today! (20th January) You have one of the greatest families I know.

[@laceycaron]

My favorite thing about this is that John and Hank 100% deserve this. They are genuine people with not only good intentions, but good execution of those intentions. DFTBA, guys, not that you ever would forget.

[@sidothespy]

Hank, John, and to a great extent, Nerdfighteria, I want to say that without you, I probably wouldn't be who am today. I won't have an awesome community to call my family and my community, I wouldn't know NEARLY as much about science and history if you guys didn't endeavor to teach us, and I certainly wouldn't have shut myself in my room for 2 hours to watch people I don't know be terrifically nerdy on the on the other side of the country. You enhance my existence, what more could I ask for?

[@ncad64]

My best friend passed away about 6 months ago. I know how you feel, and crying will certainly take place, eventually. But it's best to focus on the good times you shared and the lessons you learnt. As Cobalt360Degrees says, it does get better. In different ways and strange ones at times. But it does. DFTBA. x

[@thehappiestcamper]

I had so much fun. Just watching the live feed. From my dorm room. In Texas. YAY.

[@Ravens1fan]

Its over. It's done, I watched it, I cried, I laughed. There are no more surprises about it. Why do I still get really emotional when I see/hear about Carnegie Hall?!!?!?!? UGH! TOO PERFECT.

[@BestgirlJordanfish]

This is just amazing and beautiful. Kudos, guys. Thanks for being awesome

[@NoniTinystorm]

Hank, I think that the fairness in life isn't a zero sum game (there is one stick and its cut uneven and one person gets the long end and one person get the short). Rather I think it is a lot like trade. The more people who can participate and do, the better it gets for everyone and that when people horde or don't play together, it sucks. I firmly believe that your and John's amazing lives have made mine and a great number of other people's lives more amazing by being amazing. So thank you.

[@DoctorUm181]

i'm so glad and lucky to have been there to watch the show. best night ever!

[@knotbox]

It really was an evening of awesome. Thank you so much, guys! It was really fun, inspiring and should have come sooner in my life!

[@KatzePiano]

Fangirling right now because Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite writers! I kept replaying the bit with him to make sure I wasn't going mad and then you mentioned him and I was so happy!

[@Clairembify]

Hank, you and John deserve every awesome thing that has happened, is happening and will happen for you. You made that long stick happen for yourselves. (This sounded better in my head.)

[@firnantok]

It was an amazing and I shed some happy tears watching the Evening of Awesome. I didn't know about The Brain Scoop! It looks awesome!

[@vp7595]

I am SO happy for you guys. Congratulations!!

[@EllaABo]

I wish I could have been there in person, but I live in the Netherlands. My friend was there, though. I've never been so envious of anyone. Anyway, the live show was the best night of my week and perhaps my month. Thank you so much for everything.

[@rybpo7]

Seriously, 43 thumbs down? What is wrong with you people??? Don't watch. Don't subscribe, for chrissakes. If you can't find THIS video, I mean THIS fantastic video of all the vids they've done, the joy, the fun, the excitement, the success, the sheer nerdfantasticness of it all, then please just GO AWAY!!

[@BIBIisBOREDXD]

Oh my god I'm crying, Im so proud of you guys.

[@macyk9550]

I performed at Carnegie Hall in March with Manhattan Concert Production's National Festival Chorus. It was unbelievable. My main focus was not passing out on stage!

[@johnnyswamper]

It's been a whole month & it still makes me want to cry

[@TwinkTwinkle]

I had fun watching the show online :-) Great that I and others gave the opportunity to watch it!

[@laurenlow845]

Even though I wasn't able to be at Carnegie hall, i am so happy that i was able to watch the live stream along with so many other amazing people

[@AlainaBeau]

.....how does this not have more views? It's so good! It's almost as if it personifies how powerful all of nerdfighteria is. We made it to friggin Carnegie Hall!!!

[@AlyssaBlack13]

This is making me cry. This song is making me cry.

[@amandaisawkward10]

this song literally makes me burst into tears now whenever i hear it

[@Herringsmakegoodaxes]

Thank you so much for posting the evening of awesome on youtube! DFTBA