We Complimented Each Other & Strangers Every Day for a Month, Here's What Happened

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PEOPLE I COMPLIMENTED
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Joey Engelman / uncuthashbrown
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OTHERS WHO WORKED ON THIS
Research: Kayley Hyde
Editing: Kelly Kitagawa
Various Very Helpful Things: Meg Ray
SOURCES
Glamour Video • We Asked These People ...
100 Movie Compliments • The 100 Greatest Movie...
Why Compliments are hard www.dumblittle...
Why Some People Hate Compliments www.psychology...
Why We Treat Strangers Better Than We Treat Our Loved Ones thriveglobal.c...
Why It's Easier to Be Kind to Strangers Than to Our Partners www.psychology...
THANKS, PATRONS
Jakub Koziol
Byron Marsh
Joseph Middleswart

[@artheaded1]

18 years ago after deciding to give complements more often, I got my car's alignment fixed and forgot to compliment the mechanic on his interesting eye color. When he left a voicemail about additional work the car might need, I left one in return which was "No Thanks" to the work, and that he should take off his glasses more often to show off his eyes. He called back and we set up our first date (which we celebrate as our anniversary). That compliment has brought me more joy than I could have ever expected.

[@txin999]

Okay wow that's cute!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I love that. You have the cutest romance story I've ever heard.

[@magicuniversegirl]

Love this ☺️

[@aslmad1]

No way! Are some people really that happy?

[@artheaded1]

@@aslmad1 Absolutely! When we are not driving each other crazy of course!

[@aymericmarchand3472]

This channel justifies KZbin.

[@HappyNBoy]

I don't even mind all the Nazis and flat-earthers this site has produced, as long as I get to see Craig and Chyna being cute!

[@ruslansuleimanov9441]

This is a damn good compliment

[@mobiusstripper7279]

This is the kind of golden comment that makes scrolling through all of the shit posts and other forms of debauchery almost worth it.

[@SenorFlaw]

Craig makes me want to read a book. In a good way.

[@LukenUSee]

Definitely... A real plus!

[@amandawilbur451]

Next level: try complimenting yourself everyday for a month

[@gumija]

Actually, I find this incredibly hard. It is way easier for me to be nice with others than myself. I am a terrible compliment giver but when it comes to me I am even more harsh.

[@amandawilbur451]

@@gumija same here, and now that my 9 year old son is also being really harsh on himself I figured it was time for a change. So at dinner we each give a compliment for someone else and a compliment to ourselves. Some days are harder than others, but once you get started it gets easier and we're all a little bit more positive about ourselves now. It also motivated my daughter to do something that she was anxious about because I told her if she tried it that it would make a great compliment. It also doesn't have to be big and all encompassing baby at the center of the universe level complimenting either, some days its just as tiny as having accomplished a simple goal like taking out the trash.

[@diegogonzalez8626]

@@amandawilbur451 Gosh... (a bit late). This sounds cheesy at face value... but something simple like this during my childhood probably would have been insanely helpful. Keep up the super hero parenting, hope it has gone well the past 4 months! :)

[@matthewdrummond1340]

Funny thing is I actually had a booger. Maybe Craig is becoming the all knowing baby in the center of the universe already.

[@Weeeeessel]

He said something about a booger in the video? Not in the one I saw...

[@kylaelble2827]

@@Weeeeessel around 2 minutes somewhere! I came to the comments to see if anyone else got called out😅

[@Weeeeessel]

@@kylaelble2827 i know i saw, i was just joking around as if he really was the all knowing space baby in the center of the universe, specifically confronting only those that have a booger through his videos

[@Jazzatic2011]

I read this comment right as they said “you have great hair!” And all I could think of was nose hair.

[@somethinggood9267]

Same here i was about to blow my nose

[@tifKh]

Andy Warhol said something once about acknowledging the awkward before anyone else does. It’s a useful tactic. Sometimes when something might sound weird, just start the text with “this might sound weird, BUT I really wanted to tell you...” or “This might be out of the blue, but I was thinking of you and I appreciate “blank””

[@kathleenbefittwell]

I like that 😊

[@DrummerDucky]

Power play!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

This might be out of the blue but I think you're really good at referencing Andy Warhol.

[@Metaphist]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 It might be weird to mention, but your username is very cool.

[@tifKh]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 I just saw this, and I want to say, you’re really quite wonderful for saying so- had a truly awful day, and a YT comment can brighten things up

[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

Ok, but they're the cutest couple on the internet. 😊

[@chckycrk]

Hands down!

[@ld71sc2]

Nice compliment!

[@makaluims]

Its very true tho.

[@blessedbyacurse]

I know, even in the middle of a messy divorce they manage to be so cute- oh you meant Chyna and Craig?

[@MartijnPennings]

Except for Butch and Mary. HEYOOOOOOO

[@TheDhammaHub]

Giving compliment is a great way to get a bit more charitable - it costs nothing, makes us feel good, yet we rarely do it!

[@beefling5390]

Except your Pride! 👺

[@SenorFlaw]

I think this is what I'm going to do for my other half for mother's day. Have the kids make videos of themselves giving her all of the compliments that they can think of and mash that together into a video for her.

[@bettiesnyder8393]

@@SenorFlaw That is such a sweet idea!! How much did she love the video?

[@MrGrinningManiac]

Craig's parents are so pleasant that every time this divorce thing comes up, there's a 0.5% of me that thinks maybe they actually are getting divorced, but are so good-natured about it that they're making dumb jokes and skits about it during the process.

[@trashAndNoStar]

They seem like self aware persons with wacky sense of humour. _If_ they really were getting divorced and it's amicable i can totally see them do this.

[@Myrtlebunny]

So they aren’t? :0

[@OldTelivisionRocks]

I don’t know why I get so worried they are actually getting divorced. If they actually are-it seems inappropriate to have them on the videos with it.

[@tinaperez7393]

Those two really know how to keep everyone on their toes. Those segments are hilarious. And what's even funnier is that yes! I ALWAYS fall for it myself - even though I know better, I think. I go through that same are they or aren't they thought cycle! 😂

[@flibbertygibbette]

This made me text someone I love but haven't spoken to for a while a compliment, and they texted me back saying that I couldn't know how much they needed that random sincere compliment today, so yes A+++ would recommend.

[@kateapple1]

Man I did that all pandemic and got a lot of “thanks” and that’s it. I think the people I was messaging would have rather been left alone 😂😂😂🤌🏽

[@krysnb84]

“You are the reason I do everything. You give me purpose.” That is the best 🥺

[@davidschubert6436]

I teared up a little

[@aslmad1]

But didn’t he start this channel before they were together?

[@davidschubert6436]

@@aslmad1 maybe they would not have met otherwise.

[@aslmad1]

@@davidschubert6436 you missed the point

[@davidschubert6436]

@@aslmad1 no not really. Maybe he started doing the channel just to met her. But maybe I'm just a hopeless romantic and you are annoying :D

[@hazelbluealroy1471]

Once, on the first day of class, I sat down next to a girl wearing really nice pants, so I complemented her on them. A few moments later we had to share something that made us feel uncomfortable as some kind of introduction exercise and she told everyone that getting a compliment made her uncomfortable and she gave an example. She used people complementing her pants as an example.

[@Kerreber]

Lol

[@CheeCheeMcFee]

Wow, she sounds like a total jerk. I would’ve used a much ruder word,but it feels inappropriate in this particular video comments section lol. FWIW it would’ve made my day to receive that compliment as I’m sure it would for others too. Good on you for opening yourself up to people and potential friendships.

[@TomTomDam]

That wasn't you making it awkward, it was only her perception of this situation as being awkward. But actually it was very kind of you. Sometimes people just don't know how to accept a genuine compliment, just like your case. I hope this hasn't stopped you from complimenting people's pants!

[@macsarcule]

Lol! But seriously, it’s hard to accept compliments. She didn’t need to specifically call out _your_ compliment though. That was a b*tch move.

[@somethinggood9267]

Lolol. Thata about her not you bebe

[@Unraveled]

OMG I can't believe the shoutout, thanks a lot, you're the best!

[@MarioVallarta]

i watched some of your videos and theyre great!! keep it up!

[@Unraveled]

@@MarioVallarta Thanks a lot! I'll try to be worthy of the compliments!

[@mariovallarta7933]

omg one content creator i love complimenting another content creator i love??? SWEET

[@toptabletop]

I actually already knew the channel, and it is really good indeed!

[@grafil01]

Vox level quality on those vids, worth my sub for sure

[@joeyengelman]

Hey great video, I really enjoyed this, and thanks again for watching my video. Excuse me one second... 🗣 MOM, I'M IN A WHEEZYWAITER VIDEO

[@Bandgazebo]

Texting people out of the blue, for compliments or otherwise, is hard for me because I don't always want to open the opportunity for a social obligation conversation like "Oh we should zoom!" or whatever that's maybe beyond the social effort of just texting. Introvert problems.

[@coralovesnature]

Same

[@taylorjade6918]

Depends on how you preface it, or end it 😉 "Hey, I was just thinking of you and thought you should know xyz! Love you or take care or see ya around sometime", etc. Whatever feels genuine to you that's a social cue not to talk right now. 😊

[@mridul7639]

Yes, it's a gamble. I want to talk but not that much but I do love you but bye now. I was thinking about this while watching the video. It would be more social contact and conversations than I can handle but I do try to push myself and keep in touch when I can.

[@somethinggood9267]

I relate to this. What if we specifically told people i dont feel like zooming right now?

[@LesTutosbyGhita]

Leslie Knope’s compliments to Ann Perkins are the beeest

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I approve of your taste in sitcoms, you beautiful delicate anteater.

[@MartijnPennings]

"You're thoughtful, and you're brilliant, and your ambiguous ethnic blend perfectly represents the dream of the American melting pot."

[@liamaadams]

yes.

[@echobend6]

You beautiful tropical fish

[@findthestrawberry]

As someone that was complimented as part of this experiment, it felt great to see the work I do appreciated. I always find it difficult to compliment people, like you mentioned it's that awkward factor, but I plan on trying harder and pushing past that 'This feels weird' factor.

[@snoozyq9576]

Great personal growth and development kudos! Another compliment for you! 🤓

[@anndixon4577]

Many people aren’t good at receiving compliments. The proper response to a sincere compliment is, “Thank you”. I hesitate to compliment sometimes because some people will argue and make me feel bad for saying it. For example: Compliment: “Nice shirt”. Response: “ Really? I literally pulled it out of the trash.”

[@rukbat3]

I was scolded about this once when I was a kid, and it really made an impression on me. I learned that when you reject a person's compliment, you're not just "being humble" the way you think; you're actually questioning their judgment in giving you a compliment in the first place. It's much better to accept the compliment at face value, which has the benefit of making you feel better as well.

[@aslmad1]

I’ll never forget the nun/my counselor who explained this to me.

[@macsarcule]

Some of us were taught so well to hate everything about ourselves that getting a compliment makes us feel that we’ve deceived you or that you will eventually feel betrayed or lied to when you eventually learn to hate us too. Even with lots of therapy, it’s hard to gracefully accept a compliment.

[@aslmad1]

@@macsarcule I understand but it practice. Think of it is away to move on from the awkwardness of arguing about the compliment which often leads to more compliments.

[@taylorjade6918]

@@aslmad1 It definitely leads to more compliments (as well as that sense of I don't want to do that again cuz it was so hard to get them to agree to anything :/). My response to op was that, if they pulled the shirt from the trash, then clearly they have good taste! And thanks for saving the environment, that's really cool of them! And thrifty. Etc. All genuine, but leaves everyone feeling worse and like nothing should have been said at all in the first place.

[@Kaboomthensprinkles]

There is a really good book called "How to Talk so Kids and Listen and Listen so Kids can Talk", that Anna Akana talked about in one of her videos that I have now read thanks to her. In the book, the authors point out that we, as humans, we are not taught very well on how to speak compassionately towards one another. We don't listen well and respond with, how Craig put it, "me mememem ME me me me me". At a young age we aren't taught to give compliments to people, or acknowledge correctly people's problems without giving our own feedback. It's a good book and this is a great video/experiment that everyone should do every day.

[@brg1965]

Yes! This book is perfect. Affirmations are like compliments but more focused on specifics. Compliments are more like rah rah cheerleading (which isn’t terrible)

[@HansPolak]

I gave that book to my brother. He was: "Do you think I need that?" Later, he thanked me for the book. I haven't read it myself, but it must be a good book.

[@rollininjoy]

1:47 Weird and disingenuous *my nickname in high school Not me replaying this snippet at .25 speed to see his secret message 🙄😂

[@ofeliaderegalo9889]

Thank you! I was crazy with curiosity.

[@Iolwhat]

@@ofeliaderegalo9889 use . and , to advance and go back by one frame respectively

[@jcimlas210]

Don’t even know how to do that, just had to keep pausing and unpausing 😭 I hate how badly I needed to know lol

[@rachelknapp7271]

Saaaame lol

[@RTFosmark]

.25 is genius! I kept trying to pause at the right inflection of “inGENuous”. Eventually got there, but dayum.

[@fihndus]

I love the fact that they're both nice nerds. No elitism, just being nice people.

[@somethinggood9267]

100%

[@carols-corner]

I wasn’t going to leave a comment, because I always feel either self-conscious or invisible in the YT comment section... but in the spirit of this video, I really do love Chyna and Craig, and I hope things are okay with Craig’s parents 🥰

[@rrrrrfffff]

Same here!

[@rrrrrfffff]

(see, not invisible!) 😄

[@dandandandandanJr]

I love the parents segments. Cracks me up every time.

[@alexandermiller2975]

the little annotation at like 1:50 when he said "weird and disingenuous" was "*my nickname in high school"

[@mnorgreen]

Craigs dad saying bye felicia made my day

[@mobiusstripper7279]

"Hello (friend I haven't spoken to/contacted in years)! You popped into my head and I realized I've never told you why I love/appreciate/value your friendship so much. _(Insert reason/s)_ Random but very true. Hope you're having a good day, preferably a great one. That's all. Bye!" I'm not going to copy/paste this to all my friends like an mlm cult member, but I haven't thought of a less awkward way of formatting an out of the blue compliment. If anyone has any suggestions, they are extremely welcome. Thx!

[@Doñasonja]

Omg why am I crying 😭 you both giving each other these compliments is the nicest thing I've seen all week, the kind of compliments you give are just insanely thoughtful.

[@maggiebookworm]

The Zoom therapy call killed me. "Zoom call not a womb call." Genius.

[@OnDVD]

I never reply to tweets but I felt the need to recommended Joel Haver and now I’ve changed the WheezyTimeline™ for the better. 🥲

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Even though it may not have been much, you've left your little mark on people in a unique way. I appreciate that.

[@nevek20]

Joel is a sweetheart, I HIGHLY recommend the playlist that includes all the sketches his dad was in. You'll instantly see where Joel got his sense of humor from.

[@jons4686]

Weezy's name is Joel? I didn't know that.

[@somethinggood9267]

Who is joel?

[@sunongral5605]

@@somethinggood9267 I think they are talking about Joel Haver, his channel recently gained a lot of traction. He's very down to earth and his style is humorous and interesting, I especially enjoy his animations! (I also decided to give more compliments thanks to Craig as you can see)

[@onepieone]

Here is my compliment to you: You made nice videos about trying out different things, self-improvement, and making your own observation about it. At least for me, most of them feels genuine without trying hard to shove super inspirational message to my face lol.

[@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane]

I always try to give compliment to someone I don't know. You have beautiful hair, this colour suits you so well etc. You never know what people are going through and a little compliment can go a long way.

[@liamengle2563]

I force myself to be really nice as often as I can, not entirely for others, but because it helps keep the anger and bad thoughts at bay.

[@slm613]

this is so funny to me, because as a southerner, genuine, heartfelt compliments are common, even among strangers (or at least in my community and the people i surround myself with). compliments have always improved my relationships and day-to-day existence. i literally cannot imagine being myself without giving shameless compliments. it's not weird unless you make it weird !!!! i'm complimenting you, craig, on your courage on starting your own compliment journey. let the warm fuzzies commence !!!!!!!!!

[@Raphael-Steiner]

I discovered your videos at the start of the first Lockdown and I gotta say, they are hella inspiring in a very real way. Just the right amount of silliness combined with a lot of really great life lessons. And now I'm gonna go ahead and compliment a bunch of other channels I liked for a while. You know why?! Exactly.

[@kayfraaay]

I used to work as a cashier at a grocery store and honestly, complimenting strangers was the best part of that job. 🤘

[@somethinggood9267]

I. Feel. That. Btw you look very friendly in your profile picture : )

[@sunlightempress]

You complimented my dog on your way to a restaurant! It made my day!

[@koobea4859]

I’ve been telling people at work how much I miss seeing them, as we are all teleworking now. I feel very vulnerable saying that but it’s been a great experience so far. Probably one or two people per week.

[@airspeeder5761]

Thanks!

[@jmbugno]

"you're a murderer, it's kind of a bummer" 😂

[@acdgamer7292]

It was so great seeing China wearing an Iowa State sweatshirt! I'm from Iowa and I rarely see it other places so thanks for that. Also Craig, you're cool too.

[@pcru6851]

I took a personality test. What I really remembered was it stated I held back my affection. So I started being more affectionate to my immediate family. Saying I love you, hugging, giving kisses on the cheek, if I sat next to them. I would lay my head on their shoulder or encourage them to lay their head on mine. It felt very werid to me to do that. At first, everyone keep giving me the "what do you want" side eye. I told my mom I love you with a hug and a cheek kiss. She actually cried. Saying she felt I didn't love her as much as she loves me. All my relationships, have gotten closer. Especially, my kids. I have noticed they are more confident, laughing more, and so far every other day we watch a movie. We all take turns picking a movie. They show me what they like. I show them movies that have always stuck with me through childhood. We are all are more affectionate.

[@jade3252]

This is so crazy, I went out of my comfort zone to speak in a clubhouse room last night and it was to recommend your KZbin channel to somebody 😂 There were a few other Wheezy fans in the room and I was so glad I said something haha. Compliments to you sir.

[@somethinggood9267]

What is a clubhouse?

[@benschoenbachler]

Wheezy waiter produces well made and enjoyable content.

[@_Dropkick]

"Complimenting friends out of the blue feels weird". That's what booze is for.

[@starwolvie]

I'm (usually) quite a happy person. I always smile at people as I walk past people - which can get me some interesting looks 😆. I don't often compliment people however as it's so anxiety inducing - but this reminds me I do need to get out of my own head more often. What a great video! 😊

[@trickvro]

Your parents' skits are always genuinely laugh-out-loud funny. I'm so thankful that they're willing to appear in your videos, and that they have such a fun time with it.

[@aynapaisley]

So cool to come back to your channel 10 years later and see you haven't changed a bit, I mean even your beard. Its the same...nostalgia

[@annaturgeon83]

Dying with that end sketch, your parents are hilarious 😂 🤣

[@r_petes]

When I saw a thing I liked on the internet I used to just think to myself “Wow this is an excellent thing!” Now when I think that I make sure to just write it in a quick comment. Just feels like a good/easy way to drown out internet negativity.

[@BradColemanisHere]

Craig, you're a funny guy! I always know I'll get a laugh out of your videos. Thanks! Also, Birdie was so still I didn't realize she was on Chyna's lap for about 5 minutes.

[@snipe69r]

Camera Conspiracies deserves a compliment a day forever. LOL he cracks me up.

[@pthevenphtevenson9180]

Makes me unreasonably happy to see my favourite creators like other of my favourite creators. Like you talking about Joel Haver here. Makes perfect sense!

[@papaya388]

About the complementing your friends thing, Mike Falzone taught me that if you're thinking about someone - let them know! It's a really nice complement to say "hey, I just thought about you (because of...), hope you're doing well", it shows that they matter and that a friend values their friendship!

[@kathleenbefittwell]

Your parents are so silly! You two are adorable. I don't need to watch that other compliments for people you know video, because this video made me cry 🥰 Happy belated 1st date-iversary!

[@andrearoose5919]

"You are the reason I do everything..." you guys are so sweet!

[@lemagicalpotato8318]

Wheezy, I have realized that much of the paranoia around complimenting people or friends relates to overthinking it. DONT OVERTHINK IT!!! Everyone appreciates compliments, whether you have never seen them before or whether you have known them your whole life. Even if they respond harshly, complimenting is an act of kindness that even bitter people recognize as “good.” It definitely helps you get out of your own head, and that is something that contributes to happiness

[@grazynawolska8160]

I give compliments all the time, just because people give you a good service and help you out of their own initiative. I find men appreciate compliments the most!

[@PrairieMom]

A few years ago, I realized I liked certain people because they were supportive, genuine individuals and then I realized I could show that to others by complimenting them. I started doing that along with being a decent listener and offering to help when I could and I have a big group of genuine friends now in my 50's. I still need to compliment more but what I realized is that many people aren't comfortable with it and probably need it more than we realize. I also saw a Tweet about complimenting the next 4 tweets you see to spread goodness in the world, so I did it. It was nerve wracking, but most of the responses were little red hearts or an, "oh gosh, thanks so much." It was a good experiment. Love the video, as always!

[@C3DPropShop]

My 4 year old son and I are watching together and when you did the flash back at 6:10 to say "It does make me look like a good person because I'm promoting random things" He YELLED (uncharacteristic for him) "But you already ARE a good person!" So, you have my compliments on doing a bang up job of being in the graces of my antisocial child. 🖤😁

[@scoutfrenchie9558]

I love your chatter. It is valid to question the necessity of feeling we need to be clever all the time. I really appreciate this video and definitely appreciate the dialogue between you and your wife. Heart warming.

[@samsimmons4796]

Giving frequent compliments is a great idea. Thanks!

[@lorenadias6730]

Awww the last compliment was so sweet

[@madeleineparker-hill7767]

As a chronic complimenter, this video has been so intriguing to me learning about the struggles people have with complimenting. It’s been rather eye opening! Thank you for your entertaining, well edited, informative videos! And for inspiring me to compliment MORE!

[@alexradsby]

This is so great. Positivity & appreciation, people! It works!

[@natagua1234]

I'm a big f***ing complementer, I'm really a serial complementer, even to people I barely know. It's true that it is a little bit too humbling and you'll always find people that put you down and/or people that aren't really into being complemented (especially by another person with whom they don't have a close relationship). Having said that, I'd still recommend to everyone to do it anyway. People who actually like it tend to bond with you so much faster and it all feels way more natural than a 'normal' relationship. Besides, being humble and a good person to be around overall are awesome traits.

[@MataGyula]

That laugh track at 13:06 startled me :D This is what I get for watching KZbin videos with headphones on past 10! :)

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

I’ve been living like this for years now. Seeing people smile makes me smile. 😄

[@melodylink4365]

I love how introspective you are - you are a great example of someone who is always striving for self-improvement in all areas and I admire that about you.

[@lemuelreber4834]

Craig, you prolly dont know me but I am a grad-student, who, like you, is a human and has a wife and a french press, and has so much in common with you except prolly not that much in common with you. But I do work on the creative aspects of content creation for a team that makes videos for youtube and social influence of a social and political nature. I watch your videos to learn about creativity, content delivery and comedic script writing and editing. You have literally influenced the way I think and talk with people as well as my editing and script writing. This video, like so many of your videos, has a really deep principle that I appreciate you taking the time and effort to flesh out. For how much effort and time this video prolly took to make, I am inspired to send you some thanks and compliments that are long overdue... I have never thanked you for the amount of work you put into these videos. So lets fix that now. Thanks! It is extremely easy to turn viewers off with even a tiny bit of condescension, pretentiousness, and arrogance, and I can tell (lol even that sounds arrogant as if I'm some sort of judge of JUDGYNESSSS lol) that you put a lot of work into making content with lots of comedic and practical value without turning people off as being a know-it-all. Your editing time-lines must be insane and I would love to know how the heck you put this much stuff into one video without losing your mind and taking a whole year to finish one video lol... Not sure if any of that makes any sense but in the spirit of this video, I just wanted to give you a compliment that makes sense to me as a content creator that loves and learns a lot from your style of humor as well as your general "dont take yourself too seriously" delivery style and tries to emulate it. We prolly disagree about a lot of things, but that doesn't mean that I can't compliment you and that you haven't helped me expand my mind creatively and that I wouldn't benefit from learning from you: a guy from Wisconsin (i think), who has, in my opinion, worked 13 or whatever years to get a PHd that no-one thought existed in youtube video creation with a dissertation entitled "wheezywaiter: creating humor and helpful content from asthma, eagle punching, random-ideas-floating-around-in-everyone's-head-but-nobody-thought-before-was-funny and a thousands (plural) (superior grammar knowledge insertion with parenthesis lol) videos. Guess I say all of this to say that you're extremely creative but also must be an EXTREMELY hard worker...unless you just outsource your editing overseas, in which case, please pass these compliments to the probably overworked and underpaid Indian or Filipino editor you work with. Anyway, sorry this is long. I rarely comment on any videos and I prolly should have just emailed this but I'm too far in to turn back now and ive gotta get back to studying lol.....youtube comments in general usually just remind me of cringy yelling and negativity that helps no one but somehow angers everyone, so hope this is encouraging. It was meant to be :)

[@gloriatomassini6186]

These videos are always so inspirational, peaceful (?) and educational, Craig. Also, not only you and Chyna are totally couple goals, but remind me a lot of my spouse and I. Thank you so much for being so good at what you do.

[@graceoline]

those compliments at the end definitely had me welling up. you're FANTASTIC, and so are your parents.

[@pritchettpj]

I was today years old when I learned to spell "ulterior" thanks Craig, you're videos are hilarious and you make my wife and I happy 😊

[@lexichapman7588]

What a nice little cuddle pup!

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

As a man I find it very hard to compliment strangers. Makes me think that they think I’m being creepy.

[@Jessamineann]

I heard this advice a while back ago: if you’re complimenting someone you don’t know well, compliment their taste, not their body. So, “your sweater is so fun!” Or “I love Stephen King, too!” and NOT “your eyes are like the darkest of chocolates” or “ooh, your skin is so soft.” You can stretch and merge them with people you know a little better (“I like your haircut”).

[@niceandgloomy]

As a woman who has been complimented by strangers.... yeah it's creepy. Like, you're not creepy, but being complimented by some strange man is creepy. I'm just trying to live my life here without being talked at by some rando, you know?

[@taylorjade6918]

@@Jessamineann This is the best advice! Giving and receiving compliments seems to be better for everyone in the long run 😍

[@mridul7639]

I think as long as it's not a sketchy situation or a weird compliment , I wouldn't think it's creepy to get a compliment from a random guy. :)

[@josephsimmonds4776]

This is the best video I have ever seen, bar none.

[@finleeco]

Your videos are so clever, funny and addictive to watch. Thank you for not only having this talent, but for sharing it with us and the effort you put in each day. You complete me.

[@ant3]

I'm suspecting a video about the dog coming soon too? Also, enjoying the chronicles of the parents. IDK how long it will last but I am thoroughly enjoying it.

[@shaivayogi]

Oh, THERE you are Wheezy...we've all been wondering how your doing : )

[@JoeNerdShow]

watch his wheezy news he posts more there

[@shaivayogi]

@@JoeNerdShowThank you sir!

[@Syne7h]

Idk sometimes I just have to tell someone a thing I like about them because I like it too much and I might explode if they don't know lol Also, I like the way you think and talk.

[@rrrrrfffff]

Hey thanks! I like the way *you* think & talk as well!

[@homesteadgamer1257]

I love when Craig's parents are on. His mom constantly scrolling always cracks me up.

[@ItsMePhoebe]

Anyone else hear Tina Belcher at 9:10 ^^ Great video Greg btw!

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

You did a really good job on this video.

[@ryancraun]

Your parents crack me up! Thank you for including them and this storyline. And I really hope it isn't ever true. Loved the zoom call! Counselor Sofia should give it another go with those two.

[@Bkuuzin]

The positive vibes are strong in this one!

[@katyaperez8708]

Craig, I like that I can watch your videos without subtitles because I can still pay attention and hear every word, without interruptions

[@brofenix]

@16:10 lol Chyna is hilarious. That French joke was on point o.O

[@anthonyr.3697]

This video is really good at being a series of pictures with audio that syncs to it perfectly.

[@onestooge]

I really liked the video; and no that wasn’t contrived. I used to compliment all the time - friends thought it was my thing. I was just trying to be present to life’s greatness. You reminded me that I stopped doing that… it is better to do it. Can you do a video on why I stopped? It was kids, they screwed all my patterns - but they make me so happy. I’ll patiently wait for the video. Keep being Awesome !

[@juliaehlert]

not me bursting into tears when he said "you are the reason I do everything"

[@alistaircassidy]

I have only recently discovered this channel and this video seems to be the perfect time to say how much I enjoy it. It is always/often/fairly regularly/been known to be informative and is always delivered with great humour. The skits with your parents are great and the friends you did the two challenges I have seen so far with really added a whole new dimension. Keep it up. Big fan.

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

I really like watching you. I don’t know why I don’t more often because I always feel better after. Btw, we complement you every day. Your comment section is full of compliments. For no other reason than true thankfulness for being you and sharing it with us. I don’t think we have a problem complimenting.

[@davidthane9002]

Ah I try this one once in a while and fail to do it regularly. Becasue deep down I know complimenting people results in better things happening. But I always seem to focus on flaws or some realism thing. And its like "I will always be complimenting the same things about my partner" for example, because there are things I like. I tell her but then I think "ok I complimented her on [insert thing] already dozens of times. Why say it again, it must bore her" And it does feel weird to compliment strangers. Because I always wonder what they would think about me. Probably think I was a creep. Great video!

[@GarlandCoulson]

Lovely video. Very timely to remind us all to make sure we complement people on the things we appreciate about them

[@philijoelodonnell]

You guys are great. Thank you for letting us into your life. I enjoy the humour and niceness of this channel. Compliments done

[@erwinheitzman9854]

I really enjoyed the vibe between you two in this video

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

What I love about this channel is how much you highlight your own life in an interesting way. You really take the time to show us the people you appreciate - your wife, your parents, and your friends who aren't even shown on screen. That makes it feel a lot more human than it would be if you did a different kind of video, which is something really refreshing. Also your videos have good lighting.

[@turtlestinyturtles3705]

I've dealt with a lot of negative internal thoughts, and have worked hard to not show that negativity around other people (cos super negative people drive me insane), so I always try and look at this with a positive spin. And Ive found that it makes my internal thoughts more positive naturaly (im not forcing myself to be positive), which kinda sounds how you are going with the compliments - finding more stuff to compliment people about. Great video, really loving your monthly challenge things!

[@porgiepuddinandpie]

craig saying "you're good at reading directions" and chyna saying "youre so stubborn" hmmm turns out im the chyna in my relationship

[@macsarcule]

Yeah, I thought “determined” might be better than “stubborn” as a compliment.

[@taylorjade6918]

Not a compliment 😂 just a fact lol

[@jfjdjdji723]

I've never smiled and said awe so many times to a video! All the feels, all the day long.

[@Myko-Lyko]

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