Why I Think You Should Leave Cures My Depression

[@pooroldnostradamus]

I'd never heard of the show before, so reading the title of this video felt not too dissimilar to having a stroke.

[@Taddy_Mason]

Some sketches are not that great but the ones that hit are world class.

[@lukienman]

@@Taddy_Mason I think you should leave, you are giving me depression.

[@shannond1511]

Same

[@Taddy_Mason]

Uhhhhh, I'm all crossed up!!

[@tidy5156]

I KNEW the show, recognized the guy in the Thumbnail and sill couldn't read the title for the life of me

[@Fringerunner_1984]

My nephew cries every time I hold him and now I can't help but wonder if it's because I used to be a huge piece of shit

[@TechnicalHotDog]

Slicked back hair? How do you feel about sloppy steaks?

[@wrahvin]

more likely , currently

[@rrrod21]

Used to be !

[@modestomouso1234]

@@rrrod21I used to be a piece of shit, I used to do drugs. I still do drugs and am a huge piece of shit, but I used to be too.

[@Taddy_Mason]

😂😂😂😂

[@SeniorPrecio]

I GENUINELY LIKE THE GIFTS. “Swear to fuckin god?”

[@Thegbear]

“Then let my wife eat the receipt”

[@UNITEDSTATESAMERICAAAAAA]

"NO DONT LET JACOB TOUCH THAT 😠"

[@tayloreh]

Shirt Brother is peak sentimental absurdism

[@CosmicGumbo555]

The song says, "there are no rules". Do you think that's true? 🥺

[@jasonpcurtiscpa]

I hate that skit but love it. Shirt brother grinds my gears like no other 😂

[@Stevefrench501]

“I’m not stupid. I’m smarter than you.” Her delivery of that line gets me every time.

[@nosferat-ew]

we say that OFTEN in my house with that same delivery. it’s absolutely gold 😂

[@UNITEDSTATESAMERICAAAAAA]

"Did i stutter megan SANTA CLAUS" is what gets me 😂

[@Drewbie176]

These are all great examples. I also really like the one where Jason Schwartzman keeps talking about his kids at the party, and Tim keeps making a scene until he loosens up and has a great time. There's a surprising amount of pathos in a lot of this show's sketches, and the amazing thing is that they pull that off well while still making the sketches hilarious. The Claire's one is absolutely tragic but I still laugh every time I watch it.

[@IHADANEGODEATHAT14ANDNOWIMHERE]

Check out Wizards with Guns. They're here on the KZbin.

[@bestjessever]

This is the 1st time I've ever felt compelled to give a SUPER THANX 💯 P.S. Eff u Harley Jarvis‼️

[@Eamonshort1]

Thank you for pulling into the Parti Harrison appreation station. Besides Tim she is easily the best part of the show. Her alcholic shark tank character is hilarious.

[@rozirendevous3073]

Patti is such an amazing comedic actor. Also her instagram is a riot

[@jakek1735]

My head canon for the Darmine Dog Door sketch was always that Tim's character created the thing and is trying to market it himself, the pig incident influenced him to both quit his previous job that he hated, and design a product that would prevent that from ever happening to him again.

[@ComputerBlu3]

That's how I interpret it as well. I love the idea that this man who is feuding with this neighbor, hates his job, and is insecure in his marriage decides that the real problem is that things can get in through his door. It's such a good juxtaposition between all that ails him and what he devises as a solution. Great stuff, there are a lot of people who act in this way

[@kylanwilson2754]

What did they do to him!?

[@Sinth_Node]

I’m glad we have the internet to synthesize our collective feelings about our favorite media, into eloquent, detailed and insightful thoughts. I’m glad we have lvl.1 rock to be that voice. Thank you for putting into words what I have only been able to feel.

[@TheFridayNightGamerj]

Well said my compadre

[@henlo1910]

Yeah... I can never explain to people why this show is good, but ow all I have to do is memorize the script to this video. It's gonna change everything

[@JangaLangaBanga]

I try to tell people that this is the best written show on television, usually they'll laugh and dismiss it, but when I find somebody who really appreciates it too I know I've found someone who is high not just in critical thinking, but also empathetic and open minded about quickly being able to jump between other people's perspectives. Every element of this show is expertly crafted, no line is filler and no delivery of any of those lines is anything short of masterful.

[@kjr4946]

"Everyone who likes the thing I like is very smart and cool"

[@cheesezee86]

Well, I am smart and cool 😎

[@thereportoftheweek787]

*sigh*…. To be fair…

[@beneroni8345]

Being negative and cynical is easy they chose the harder comment to write you chose the easiest.​@@kjr4946

[@idlerwheel]

I'm done...

[@TheJeremyDewitteShow]

It's Simply TOO Good!

[@Shelley0707]

level one rock youve quickly become one of my fav channels :)

[@prod.hxrford3896]

Agreed

[@nasti362]

Those two Patti Harrison sketches back to back made me realize it truly is a full circle moment. Making a joke about Christmas coming early in the office and then she’s at an office Christmas party being appreciated. Maybe it was that little interaction with Tim’s character that made her strive to do her best 🥲

[@jamesvan2201]

I loved the episode about the doggy door. It was comical but when he started talking about being relieved a pig monster was going to kill him, because he thought "at least i dont have to go to work tomorrow" its funny, but it is so real too, because he poses a question in the end: "what the f*ck are they doing to us?" Meaning most of us have to work and work, sometimes 2, even 3 jobs just to make ends meet and we have no time for anything else but work....it hit hard but was comical at the same time.

[@UNITEDSTATESAMERICAAAAAA]

I LOVE THAT ONE SO MUCH. My favorite part was "happy pet PIECE OF MIND" 😂

[@margin-fades]

I’ve been waiting for a video that analyzes this show like this. It’s so absurd but has kernels of elusive relatable themes that are surprisingly meaningful.

[@delondramesa2326]

One thing I love about the driving crooner is that he's so sure the fish saved his life for a reason and that reason HAS to be his career ambitions...but actually he's already doing something amazing, which is being a sober driver for his friends. He's probably saved many lives this way, but he's so focused on his stupid driving crooner idea that he doesn't realize he's already fulfilled his own destiny.

[@anomiceleven]

Darmine Doggy Door is one of the best sketches of all time. I think it should be required viewing for all humans every couple of weeks.

[@tcavester]

For 50 seconds I thought there was monsters on the world

[@hotcofi2969]

This is excellent. You have such earnesty and love in the way you talk about the things you care about, and it makes you absolutely magnetic to listen to. Easily worth a sub, can't wait to see more!

[@nubetoob]

I'm so grateful you made this video, I truly needed this today... Now I'm about to start my 4th rewatch, thank you for real man.

[@gratefulmjp1]

I know I've seen an episode before, but in passing never remembered it. Thank you so much, I will now binge

[@hobbitninja]

I'm willing to bet that if you took a survey of the ITYSL live shows, the amount of therapy/antidepressant in that audience is pretty heavy

[@elvismacpherson1936]

Thanks!

[@Deadset.zr2]

Have never rewatched a show more and have never had such an effective show to turn to when I need to get my mind off of things. Anxiety or depression, click this on and you'll laugh your ass off no matter what happened earlier that day

[@chrisbrown6697]

It’s become one of my favorite shows. It’s beyond quotable

[@samfilmkid]

I think another level is getting WAAAAY too into something. Somebody makes a joke at a party or in a semi-friendly social situation and everybody loves it but one guy (usually Tim) just keeps going.

[@sensibudz]

Is that the joke??? I farted and you didn’t barf up your pretty lunch

[@johncunningham2023]

"TELL THE KID" one of my favorite lines

[@Jonathan-xt6jw]

I was reeeeaally hoping he'd include the line, "She's GHOOna get better."

[@joaquinwaters1810]

A few years ago I was in a really rough place, I had gone through some serious medical trauma and didn’t think I’d ever be okay again. In the midst of a bad depressive episode, I scrolled the Internet for something to occupy my mind. Found I Think You Should Leave. The prank show skit was the first one I watched. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard. As I devoured the entire show (just the first two seasons then), my entire life situation just evaporated in a hail of nonstop laughter. Looking back on it, I think that was the first moment I knew I’d be okay after all. Comedy is not meaningless, folks.

[@cjsdizzy]

I was actually talking to someone about why I love this show and you did such a better job articulating this stuff. Awesome video dude 🤘

[@countblacke]

I think the most endearing thing about the show for me, is the level of real human sweetness that shines through almost every character. I wish all humans were like the characters in this show!

[@mattcagliuso3722]

I already really loved this show and you helped me appreciate it on a new level, thanks for that

[@shadybadger7896]

"I LOVE MY PHONE; I HAVE EVERY EPISODE OF I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE WITH TIM ROBINSON ON MY PHONE"

[@carlosortega3d]

This was spot on, you found the exact words to describe how I feel watching this show, great vid, cheers!

[@TheSlumLordian]

Been trying to poison my wife’s mind with this show for a few months now. Still resisting.

[@amandaking9527]

This was a great vid but the whole time I was waiting for the ghost tour sketch. That one is absolutely hilarious with the most gut punch ending ever

[@cygmusmandulis7533]

no matter how many times i've seen that the ending still crushes me.

[@amandaking9527]

@@cygmusmandulis7533 ikr😭😭 the music choice is flawless and the old woman is adorable

[@joealexander8419]

This video has inspired me to watch the series on netflix now.

[@Cosmickskull]

Don’t

[@markfostercrtgamer3201]

​@@Cosmickskullno, do.

[@2Siders]

One small pedantic improvement to the video editing, is showing the pyramid graphic here at 1:22 between number 2 and number 1, as I was a little confused whether the emotional sketches were a part of of “dump it”. though you explain a little later at that point I wasn’t focusing on the content but whether we are at number 1 or not

[@BreegullEagle]

Great video. I hadn't given it much thought before, but these types of sketches are why ITYSL is one of my favorite shows.

[@bingusdingus39]

Dude have you heard of almost friday tv? I feel like they make similar sketches to these

[@Skry2764]

These videos really make my day. You are simply oozing with talent and I can just tell that you are truely passionate for making these videos. Love the work and keep going, we all believe in you❤

[@ryanfamuliner4933]

"Ghost Tours" also does this at the end when the exceptionally old mom asks if he made any friends and he's disappointed he didn't. That's all he was trying to do, make some friends.

[@Mr.Rogers.]

his complete dumbfounded look when that lady asks a serious question gets me every time. It's like he's upset someone would ask something that wasn't "adult tour" worthy lol

[@Madmagicanman1]

2:03 leave it to an Aesop Rock fan to come up with a nice polysyllabic term to pinpoint an overall theme

[@ndenhalter]

Yo I was just gonna comment this

[@isaiahgomez6575]

Such a beautifully crafted video, thank you for this.

[@digitald0m]

This is the best in depth analysis of this comedic art. Amazing work, thumbs up 👍and subscribed. 10\10 video. 🙌✨

[@POPULISTMAGAZINE]

this essay legitimately disturbed me, great job

[@cygmusmandulis7533]

9:12 "you can't tell me that isn't HIGH ART!"!!!! hahaha this made my LIFE!!! love the analysis in this vid. thank you dearly. favorite show!!

[@chri5tian336]

I can still remember how I watched that brilliant piece of art getting drawn in by the absurdist humour and came back stayed for the massive amount of heart and wholesomeness. And thank you for this brilliant analysis.

[@tylerjames9283]

I was so surprised to find out Bob did sketch comedy before he "made it big" doing tv dramas. The man truly is great at everything he does. It was such a nice surprise to see him when this episode came out, I really hope that he comes back for at least another sketch in the next season.

[@amandakopecky662]

This is honestly a masterpiece- I could never quite articulate why this show both hit me so perfectly but absolutely killed me. Now sending this to people when I introduce it to them.

[@seanh2785]

Well said! Thank you for the well thought out video!

[@Hominyd]

Another banger of a video from this channel. I've found myself recommending this show to others for its antidepressant qualities too, and you did a good job here of explaining why that descriptor feels accurate. It's not just about it being funny, since plenty of comedies do that effectively but don't quite seem to fit the label. ITYSL feels uniquely deserving of it for those uplifting moments and for how low-stakes and absurd their setups can get. It's just hilarious in a way that's perfect for dark times.

[@SirYanakT]

This video specifically made me give this show a chance.. 2 months later, my brother and I still mention how much different we think our lives would be if you hadn't made this video.. "Dontcha' Love it!?"

[@lvl1rock]

Thank you that makes me happy I made this

[@shan22777]

I’ve definetly felt like the “santa should have wrapped it” girl at my old job in the office many times. best show

[@erikhurt7996]

Surprised "Friday Night/Honk if You're Horny" didn't get a mention. That song is performed with so much sincerity it's beautiful

[@Mr.Rogers.]

three stacks on the radio

[@teachersean6751]

One of my favorite sketches is the one where the guy bad-talks his wife and instantly feels guilty, and then we see the super sweet montage of how loving and supportive she is. At then end you find out that the poker game was a sleep over for an adult birthday party.

[@teenagebottlerobert]

Thank you algorithm for sending me your channel, and thank you for so succinctly articulating exactly why I love ITYSL.

[@michaelbrickey-mt9zb]

I think about sloppy steaks almost daily. Fuggin love this dude. SO UNDERRATED!

[@astrobeef8231]

When the goat drops I watch

[@christopherj.pondo-voigt6272]

This is absurdist analysis and I love it

[@iconoclast137]

i love this show and this is one of the best breakdowns i've ever seen! great work!

[@Taddy_Mason]

My new friend group recommended I watch this video. Dave has the best friend group for now, but mine will better. It'll be better!

[@MisterTiy]

Gawd! I've been trying to find the words to describe this show to people. This is great. W analysis.

[@senormojo]

It actually helped me survive a deep depression. Every time I watch the Coffin flop sketch, I have cramps and I lose my breath because I laugh so much.

[@necrosadotor]

some of the funniest skits i've seen

[@loremipsum2408]

this was a really nice video. thanks for making a really nice video. it was really nice.

[@duncansigurdsson8684]

Brilliant analysis, love it.

[@Gingabredman]

Such a great breakdown 👏

[@Mr.Rogers.]

Another underrated aspect of this show is the amount of crying. Tim's facial expressions along with the tears create a unique connection with the character which is hard to do in comedy, but performed excellently.

[@andrewcox4166]

Excellent video essay! Well done

[@Kauffy901]

Bob Odenkirk in a "behind the scenes" thing of w/ Bob & David was referring to a similar sketch where Bob plays a kind of loser, unsuccessful salesman, and Bob, watching the sketch, saw his character wincing in the sketch and said "I love playing that pain." He's right.

[@mangoraizer]

Whilst watching this video I felt a strange sense of familiarity with the concept of sentimental absurdism. Then I realised that familiarity was an anime called space dandy. I know anime is quite quirky at times and tough to get into if you're not used to it. But I really enjoyed your retrospective and would really recommend you check out space dandy. I think you could make a really good video on it! Cheers!

[@CH1K3N99]

I re-read the recommendation about 6 times, and gave up trying to understand it and clicked. I think, this is a bit why the ever-so-slightly uncanney valley-beautiful people do really well on short clips... Because, you are struck by beauty, but then a puzzlement, that you just need to attempt to

[@jabbist]

Love this video... I think the one thing that was left out was the HotDog Car.. There was a profound moment in there that had me on his side for a while.

[@casualmemer2745]

You absolutely have to talk about the haunted house sketch because the ending of it really revealed the untold message/explanation all together for me. I break into tears every time without fail when his old hyper-Christian mom picks him up after getting kicked out. The storytelling through the Christian iconography on the mom's dashboard, which is indicative of the household Tim Robinson's character grew up in (and why he acts the way he does throughout the sketch), is so powerful and honestly just a master-class in unspoken storytelling.

[@chrisbrown6697]

Jizz

[@caseybuentello]

I watched all the way up to the printer joke and immediately went to watch the show. That bit of writing alone made me want to check it out.

[@photasticimages363]

One of my all-time favorite shows! Def works great on depression!!

[@melonsoupmochi7515]

I'm obsessed. Looooove Detroiters so much aswell. Sam and Tim are BIG TIME GENIUSES. What did they do to us?! Connor's additions are too good, he brings such chaotic energy, and barely able to keep himself from laughing gives me the giggles every time ❤

[@jolttsp]

The way she says 'im smarter than you" is so desperate its amazing

[@rakeshbai2732]

This is incredibly good.

[@ndenhalter]

I will say, while I’ve seen it done in movies and longer narrative art, I’ve never seen it done with sketch comedy like ITYSL does

[@therealbingus5143]

I love the dangerous nights sequence in the "I think the babies thinks people can't change" sketch is so genius cause despite being ridiculous and nonsensical at its core, its a genuine message about how people can change.

[@Domn879]

The doggy door is my favourite sketch of the last ten years. As well as being straightforwardly hilarious, it reminds me of lockdown fever. Watching the Cvid death counter and being secretly disappointed when it became clear the world wasn’t ending. You’re disappointed the world isn’t ending because your life is hard?! What have they done to us?!

[@Mr.Rogers.]

WHAT DID THEY DO TO US???

[@RyanMathews-ld7hi]

Patti Harrison that's her name. She made me fall in love with this show. Her in season 1

[@trblessed1020]

I have literally never heard of the show. But you make me want to watch it

[@Jonathan-xt6jw]

In the diner sketch, there's something so heartbreaking and simultaneously hilarious about the fact that he can't imagine his life without tragedy even in his wildest dreams.

[@tommysinclair4570]

You’re gonna be big on this platform soon man, this was a great video

[@GeddyRC]

My favorite part is the "turning the tables". The gift receipt skit is one of my favorite, you think Tim's playing the crazy one but then everyone gradually sides with him and the completely normal guy suddenly becomes the asshole. That element of surprise makes it 100x better. Tim could have just gone off the deep end and everyone could have turned on him but the twist of everyone being on his side is what elevates the whole sketch.

[@DrewKratz]

loved this thank you

[@rufusblue8044]

I'd just like to give a shout out to the soundtrack to itysl. It's pretty good and opened me to some new music

[@marlowe8900]

very articulate vid, nice job

[@thomasr1051]

Im not ready for lvl 2 rock. This was great

[@UnderagedYouTuber157]

Such a concise video, love it

[@esellers47]

Amazing video!

[@bethanyblaire9193]

You forgot the Haunted House sketch which really almost made me cry at the end

[@scruffulon]

You should probably put "youtube documentary" or something in the title for the longest time I thought this was just someone uploading clips of the show, and it made it hard for me to find this specific video again, lol.

[@RandyBurgertime]

I like your video, guy. You did real good.

[@steinthor]

Shoutout to the Sentimental Absurdism guy for having a Skelethon PFP. Love me some Aesop Rock.

[@qurketzl]

That was beautiful.

[@montsergirl]

It is effing hilarious! I am pretty depressed and it helps while you watch it. Have you watched “Detroiters?” So good!

[@LANBobYonson]

This sorta comedy has been around for a long time. It’s situational irony. The opposite of being an asshole is being sentimental so it’s funny when an asshole gets not pity but validation or respect or applauded.

[@matthew_thefallen]

Yeah, The Office did this to me when i watch it the first time. It was a bad moment in my life but two or three episodes made me feel better and after that show ended i felt like a different person

[@ayeg-dp5to]

damn i really need to watch this show already lol