Worst Reunion Video Ever ... or Best?

In which John and Hank visit Jamaica and wait to make a video until Hank's camera battery could die AT ANY MOMENT, leading to thrills and spills in this three-cut spectacular.
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[@vlogbrothers]

The first three minutes and fifty five seconds of this video are the worst video we've ever made, but then the last three seconds are the best video we've ever made. -John

[@abdullahenani9670]

so true of you

[@RangaBonsai]

Loved every minute of this candid masterpiece, the editing was worth the effort John!

[@Noah-lj2sg]

perfectly balanced Also your comment is probably the single best comment for audience retention ever made

[@maiabones]

I cackled.

[@sarar4901]

Accurate!

[@mothamaeghan]

John covering Hank’s face with pictures is huge Big Brother energy

[@fusionofmyth]

I honestly wanna go outside with them for drinks and just have fun with them and side with John as I am also the eldest in my family 😂😂😂

[@alinaigrad]

I am so on Hank's side because I'm the youngest sibling. 😂😂

[@pietvanvliet1987]

Props for making them spin too. It's the big brother way.

[@Who_Does]

cat spinning feels like drilling it in Hank's face with some animosity lmao

[@weaverofbrokenthreads]

And also "yeah we had a fight but it was just because you were so annoying" - the sheer sibling energy of that

[@spacey-sam]

Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional endings to Vlogbrother videos, but I think this may be my favorite ending ever

[@lindsaykat3675]

It is 100% them

[@untappedinkwell]

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[@thrawn01]

Best ending ever, I laughed way to hard.

[@IrisGlowingBlue]

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[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

But it also had the ending in the middle, so it still counts for both.

[@myspacepunk]

John: "we genuinely get along" Also John: constantly covers Hank's face with pictures of cats

[@cravenlunatic1]

Also also John: gets in a fight with Hank in the last 2 seconds of the video

[@rmdodsonbills]

For brothers, that counts as getting along. Trust me. :)

[@Martcapt]

That's how you can tell

[@ApequH]

But to be fair, Hank doesn't mind being coverd in cats

[@narnigrin]

Also John: "Well the other day we had a fight but that was because you were SO ANNOYYYYIIING" such sibling energy lol

[@AndreaGonzalez-pb9ho]

"I guess we had a fight two weeks ago, but it's just that you were being sooo annoying!" John exudes big brother energy

[@AndreaCrisp]

As the youngest of four, I can attest that older siblings are always annoyed.

[@pepperwings]

I am the older sibling, and I agree--I can also see how the older sibling must be annoying too, trying to give advice the younger ones don't want to hear.

[@ApequH]

But he is saying that the younger brother is annoying

[@PVempati]

As an older sibling, can confirm that we are always annoyed

[@AndreaCrisp]

I was definitely annoying as a younger sibling. I idolized my siblings. They were 6, 8 and 10 years older than me. I followed my closest in age brother around when I was little. In fact, most of my issues stem from that vs issues with my parents. Having that big age gap made it worse than the typical sibling rivalry probably.

[@stanstraykids4610]

I like to imagine John was ranting for another 40 seconds before either of them noticed

[@MarkThePage]

No way Hank would tell John if he noticed 40 seconds sooner.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

He can't be interrupted when he's ranting.

[@infiniteglitterfall]

this is almost certainly what happened

[@ariannawright7586]

It makes sense you haven’t made any vacation content because Hank is on a journey of meaning.

[@emmabennet888]

Every time I hear about Hank's "journey of meaning" I crack a smile.

[@Symphing12]

The journey of meaning!!!

[@gillsmoke]

I think you misspelled John

[@CyborgArmGun]

The meaning is cats

[@alixmcknight]

This stance that Hank is on a journey of meaning is one of my favorite things about 2023 so far. Every single time it is said I smile. 😆

[@mothamaeghan]

Hank and Katherine looking away from a Jamaican sunset to look at cats is so on brand

[@lindsaykat3675]

And also me.

[@nostalgiaprincess]

me too. i live 1 mile from the gulf of mexico. i can see the ocean whenever i want. it’s not jamaica, but still amazing sunsets. i react to every cat i see like i’ve never seen a cat. like a foreign exchange student who sees snow for the first time.

[@amykathleen2]

But Hank is right: they ARE really good cats.

[@JenDeyan]

Me, also. Kitties are the bestest.

[@geoffreymartin6363]

Well cats don't ever forget to be awesome, so you're exactly correct

[@RangaBonsai]

Once I have to put a photo of a cat in I may as well spend four hours editing a KZbin video 😂

[@vlogbrothers]

It's true though. You know how long it took me to make that cat spin???? -John

[@RangaBonsai]

@@vlogbrothers the cat spin honestly made my evening, I spent the duration of the rest of the video laughing to myself over that

[@skylerwitherspoon]

@@vlogbrothers we appreciate your effort 🫡

[@KallianaCorus]

@vlogbrothers I’m grateful for your effort. The cat spinning was the second greatest part of the video (that ended was perfect).

[@nivekg992]

@@vlogbrothers 3 of the 4 hours?

[@olivinhaolivetti]

This is my favorite season of vlogbrothers videos ever

[@olivinhaolivetti]

We even got a beach episode

[@gillsmoke]

IKR, the mimicking each other, the taking it down a notch, the collabs, the ad reads, the tie ins to short content. My god I've only been a fan for a couple of years but this season is going gangbusters.

[@travis_approved]

It’s so weird to think this all started with brotherhood 2.0 in 2007 🥲💜 DFBTA

[@groovypullet2337]

Mine too. Gloriously bananas

[@untappedinkwell]

@@olivinhaolivetti omg we did!!

[@readyforclarity]

Never apologize for looking at the kitties, Hank. John, look at the kitties.

[@chelsealynn9866]

#I’mWithHank

[@comatoast5610]

Look at the kitties, John. Look how cute they are. Look.

[@hannahwatermelon]

The camera battery dying right as John was ranting is very funny to me. It was like “and that’s probably a good place to end the video now”

[@mattevans6752]

I'm not sure if this is the best reunion video, but it definitely has the best ending to a reunion video.

[@kavitasarmah]

"you know what, cancel the vaca-"

[@argieMJ]

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[@Neonb88]

It was definitely authentic

[@HannahZerai]

"we don't fake it for the camera, we genuinely get along" * camera cuts out 2 minutes later mid-John yelling at Hank over having to edit in pictures *

[@BlueSpaceCat]

On behalf of all first-borns, thank you John for representing us so flawlessly.

[@untappedinkwell]

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[@skylerclyne6542]

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[@rawanthebookworm1536]

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[@heatherconnors6568]

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[@randomsandra4039]

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[@Shellewell]

You've had two fights since becoming professional partners... but a third is on the way! Sixteen Weeks to Glory coming to a streaming service near you!

[@bethan013]

The pettiness of the spinning cat picture over Hanks face is 👌 10/10 no notes

[@estherscherpenisse4806]

The cat pictures were worth the effort. I give it four stars (there could always be more cats in it).

[@NinaDmytraczenko]

Ughhh, I bet John looks way from a kitty just to look at a silly Jamaican sunset!!

[@possiblypoet]

“It’s my video but you’re gunna edit it” That’s some Big Brother energy

[@possiblypoet]

“Instead we’ve made a different kind of content…called life” 😂👌 My favorite kind

[@ChristopherSmith-il6fo]

It sounds like a euphemism

[@AnimilesYT]

The comedic timing of the ending is impeccable! I just don't know if it was intentional or if the battery ran out 😂

[@vlogbrothers]

The battery definitely ran out.

[@d_dave7200]

@@vlogbrothers I guess that makes sense, but I was 100% going to consider it genius editing until I read your comment.

[@CL-go2ji]

@@d_dave7200 Not sure ... if he had said "The battery ran out." I would assume the battery ran out, but "The battery definitely ran out." has a kind of "Do you notice me protesting too much? I am protesting too much." vibe. Like, it could be John for "It would be cooler if the battery ran out, so go with that".

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

It's like that time John hit the wrong button and kicked himself out of the 2015(?) P4A livestream but in the intervening seconds, panic ensued. So exciting!

[@osmia]

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[@annakeet]

“Oh my god how do I stop this proce…” is my favourite P4A moment ever. 😂 He got kicked out because his laptop wanted to install an update and instead of later he hit update now.

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

@@annakeet LOL That's it!! I can hear it in John's voice

[@annakeet]

@@ThisIsReMarkable come to think of it I think he actually said “oh panic” instead of “oh my god” which honestly is even funnier.

[@ashtuatara]

HOW DO I STOP THIS PROCE-

[@vik4286]

The "Ooh look a sunset" vs "Ooh look a cat" dynamic is essential in any relationship

[@phoebelambdon7954]

This is such a sibling video and I absolutely love it. Thanks for the cats and the ocean brothers Green (and the perfect timing of this with the Dons game)

[@stanley9868]

Hey, it's nil nil! We haven't lost yet! Northampton don't stand a CHANCE

[@arillusine]

The energy of this video is exactly what I needed right now going into my afternoon, thank you! Gonna be chaos incarnate at work now!

[@jasmeenmalhotra2225]

Same!!!

[@abundanceofellies9520]

In a way we’ve been making a different type of content, called life - a truly philosophical statement 😂

[@DasGanon]

It almost sounds like one of those cheesy counter ads.

[@ObviouslyBenHughes]

The ending of this was perfect 😂

[@HamzaSayedAli]

Almost out of battery on hanks camera a tale as old as time

[@abdullahenani9670]

OMG REUNION THIS WAS SUCH A NICE SURPRISE! can’t wait for p4a, I’m so happy we got this video

[@rafaelah1492]

Love the ending, Just wondering if the camera died or whether John decided "thats 4 minutes, the Video will end Just now". honestly I dont know which one I love more

[@brandirobinson1248]

I have enjoyed being part of this community so much. Been here for 10+ years and imagine being here for as long has Hank and John want us.

[@lonestarr1490]

Ha! I'm curious to see how they'd try to throw us out of here!

[@Bibibiceratops]

How much you guys genuinely enjoy and love each other makes me so happy

[@zynix976]

As soon as Hank mentioned that Ting was grapefruit soda I got an overwhelming urge to ask if they've checked their medications contraindications with grapefruit

[@osmia]

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[@TodayIFoundOut]

Making content often hinders the ability to just experience the moment, BUT also allows for a record and a memory trigger later to vicariously experience it again instead of mostly or completely forgotten, as well as sharing it with many others, including someday when you're gone your kids and on down. Fully immersing in the moment and doing nothing else allows for better experiences and better sharing that moment with those you are with right then, but so often forgotten, sometimes completely, a short while later. Of course inevitably everyone and literally everything anyone ever did or experienced will be forgotten... BUT at least for now even decades later you'll always have on record that time John hadn't slept for ages and found something Hank was doing super annoying. 😋 And probably also now going to leave your great grandchildren random watching your videos long after you're gone wondering what that was. 😋 -Daven

[@chashahjohnson]

On vacations, I've taken to bringing along a point and shoot camera for this very reason.

[@SofosProject]

I feel like making content and recording a memory are similar but distinct actions. Making content involves an effort to be entertaining for other people. Recording a memory may or may not have the same effect, but no effort is expended towards that end.

[@TodayIFoundOut]

@@SofosProject True, but at the same time any time you do have that camera out your mind is always going to go to what's going to capture this best and if anyone being filmed or photographed, if they notice their behavior and mindset may also change slightly taking out of/away from the moment. Instead of just experiencing more naturally and unhindered by other thoughts or considerations. -Daven

[@ChinmayaNagpal]

being able to experience the past makes the present less appealing, which is arguably not good

[@doctorbobstone]

Sometimes capturing that picture to commemorate the occasion is totally the right thing. Sometimes you should just be present in the moment. I think balance is the key. One can definitely overdo the camera. I don't know that one can really overdo being present in the moment, per se, but taking time to capture memories and mementos can still might be the right move, at least some of the time. Also, sometimes you just want to go out into the world and take pictures. Sometimes taking pictures is a reason to pay more attention to the world, not less. Context and balance.

[@Sleepless_Chaos]

I'm calling it: 2023 is the Vlogbrothers' Renaissance. We have The Format, John committed to bits, this masterpiece. Take it down a notch and let it go bonkers. Hope the vacation is rejuvenating. Stay safe out there my fellow humans. DFTBA.

[@TheGirlonfire25]

Can't wait for the P4A! Best time of the year ❤️

[@untappedinkwell]

same!!!!

[@meganl8071]

Hope you’ve had a good time. I’m new and the last 16 yrs of your videos have been getting me through 2023, which has been tough so far. I’m so grateful for you two.

[@untappedinkwell]

Thank you for joining us! We're glad you're here. If you can make it to the P4A livestream this weekend (right here on vlogbrothers), I can promise a weird, fun, delightful time that carries a lot of hope. And if no one's said it officially yet: welcome!

[@cbpd89]

You two are so brothers. This is the most brother thing ever. Enjoy your vacation. Don't either of you go pushing the other into a pool or off the edge of a dock for laughs.

[@shellh929]

Glad you guys are having a great time. ❤️

[@alissa6380]

"perspective-making" is a very good word for a not-often discussed but very necessary phenomenon. like it's not just learning, or consuming, or thinking, or talking... it's all of those together and more. hundo p adopting this into my personal vocabulary

[@spacey-sam]

I love Hank’s purple palm tree shirt so much

[@faithannerush]

This video ending on John saying "cancel the vaca-" is just so funny to me. I love y'all!

[@cyrus_mystic]

I throughly enjoyed the wholesome chaos. Have a nice vacation John & Hank

[@leprechaungiant1]

I think we need more “no cut spectacular” videos. Give us that 2007 energy

[@LukeNasti]

John looks so relaxed and I love it, and Hank is wonderful as always

[@mommarichman]

As the mom of boys who are young adults/late teens, the joy these videos give me!

[@mindykb15]

Are those the kitties at the snack stand on the way to Negril? I loved those kitties! 🥰 Also, I love the chaotic energy of “fine, I’ll edit this… but I will NOT edit it so that the concluding line goes at the end.”

[@ashleyjohnson9688]

On opening the video I had a moment of mild surprise and vague familiarity at the change in venue but I was just like, "Oh John and Hank are relaxing in a tropical location. How great for them!" Then I heard you start talking about Ting and rum and I literally had to do a double take because there you were talking about a drink from my home. Hello from Jamaica! I hope you soak up alot of sun and sand and have a wonderful time!

[@LittleAnnoyngThing]

It’s a Valentine’s Day miracle!

[@trevorgrondin1512]

john: we never really fight! video cuts off before fight ensues. it’s all in the editing folks!

[@alliccielelven780]

THE WAY THE VIDEO JUST ENDS IM DEAD- 😭😭😭💀💀💀

[@vintyprod]

Their chemistry is so iconic

[@ilatkeyou7722]

John’s sunburnt nose is the star of this video. (Remember to reapply!!)

[@mosoubo]

Or is it the rum?

[@Zackeezy]

It's fun being here for these early on. That ending was genuinely one of the funniest things I've seen all day. I also look forward to being around for the beginning of the p4a livestream.

[@skylerwitherspoon]

So excited for the project for awesome!!!

[@t3hsis324]

Hank is right. Cats are important. More cat photos please.

[@Neonb88]

Wait this is so much more drunk and unplanned than we're used to them being. Very authentic

[@ObviouslyBenHughes]

HAPPY (VALENTINE’S/REUNION/TUES)DAY, GUYS!

[@xxBrokenDreams666xx]

Thanks for sharing some of your vacation time with us when you didn't have to. The realness of this video is great. We appreciate it.

[@alinaigrad]

The editing is top notch for taking it down a notch. Top notch I said.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

He made the cat spin, and that's the highest notch he's going to be on.

[@Rory626]

This is so pure. Protect these men at all costs!

[@alleycaaat]

Yes! Reunion video! When Hank said "I'll see you tomorrow" at the end of Friday's video I was so, so hoping this was the reason why.

[@zknight4481]

“I took 4 pictures and they’re all of cats” Literally me in Aruba this past summer. There are so many stray cats and they’re all so cute. I was feeding them in alleys and taking pictures. Got home and realized I have more pictures of them than anything else

[@untappedinkwell]

I am so here for the cat photo and beach photo energy. This was phenomenal. Also agreed: a pre-P4A self care pit stop is the BEST choice so that you can put your best energy forward for the P4A! That's also some of what I've been doing this week. Nerdfighters, I'll see you in the chat on Friday!

[@ObviouslyBenHughes]

Allow me to introduce you to my new cat friend… Noah Pawlogies

[@lindsaykat3675]

That may just be the most perfect cat name I've ever heard

[@jweather66]

New Nerdfighter here. I just finished watching EVERY Vlogbrothers video since 2007. I felt like I needed to know all the lore. It took me a couple months or more, but I'm all caught up to present day.

[@dark_neverland]

Some of us who have been watching for years still don't know all the lore so bless you! 😁

[@phoenixslythe6808]

hope you guys are having a blast!

[@moiradarling97]

I’m so glad you all got to rest and have some no/low stress fun before the P4A! I can’t wait for this weekend!

[@untappedinkwell]

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[@Starlysh]

This reunion video was as unexpected as the end of the video! Thank you for the cat pics. 😻

[@charliespinoza1966]

I genuinely almost choked laughing at the end! Reunion videos are always my favorite. Happy almost P4A, I’m glad you rested up.❤

[@extras19]

This video is like watching my uncles make small talk while we wait for my aunts to get ready for dinner.

[@hepcatliz]

100% 😆🤣

[@marinebiologisttobe]

Few things bring me more joy than Hank and John embracing chaos

[@thomaswalsh4552]

“We don’t fight” *immediately fight about not fighting*

[@IguessImight]

I am watching this as two people are having a very silly fight next to me in public transport. Thank you for bringing so much peaceful and compassionate conversation to the hellscape of the internet and the world it exists in. Enjoy the vacation!!

[@PrettyTranslatorSarahMoon]

If my husband and I went to Jamaica, I'm sure we'd be most interested in the kitties, too.

[@fionaprestemon9472]

Glad to see you all are resting before doing the hard, wonderful work of P4A :)

[@carterfrvr]

You guys look so relaxed and happy. And that was an awesome close to the video.

[@ultradude5410]

I love how genuine they are, but oh man, they *certainly* are brothers

[@mohona.b]

I absolutely adore the ocean, like there's nowhere else I'd rather be, and I would STILL look away if it meant I get to see a kitty 💙

[@MusicLover7545]

10/10 video. Y'all are definitely still allowed to have lives that you don't share. Radical I know, but I'm glad you are enjoying your vacation without bringing us all along with you.

[@miss.phillips]

You two have the most adorable brotherly relationship ever and I will never get tired of watching you guys haha

[@XXDevinReevesXX]

This is it man. Every year on the nerdfighteria census all I say I want more from you is for y'all to live your lives and this is what that looks like❤ thanks fellas. I hope it's a good one😊

[@kittenamy1]

Hank his priorities straight, cats over everything!

[@Trekki200]

This is peak brotherhood. Spend 4 minutes making fun of one another, while also repeatedly stating how well you along. (And Hank is definitely right cats> sunset)

[@saraloveland9909]

Haven’t seen you guys in a while. Many fond memories watching you with my children before the all grew up. Thanks for the memories.

[@zam6877]

This was a delightful video of cats and ocean Just to be polite, I envied the tropical glow you two had while I shiver in the north

[@zettagotbored9341]

I wonder how weird people think it is to see them walking around with an artistic representation of John's mustatioed face on Hank's chest. Cuz I imagine it must be weird if you don't know the joke

[@elaineshiffer6929]

I get the joke but why?

[@sarahflode]

It’s the cat covering hanks face and random ending for me. Chaos reigns supreme in 2023!

[@SantaJClaus]

Love this. I am amazed how many people live their most incredible moments of life looking through a viewfinder. 💚♥️🎅🏻

[@AMMV22]

That ending caught me so off guard I just cackled for a minute straight

[@PopeGoliath]

I have a clear memory of John telling Hank he was not welcome to go to Jamaica with him. It was a big island, and he could find a different spot on it.

[@kait_pin]

My thoughts exactly!

[@RoseHathaway12]

The chaotic energy of John in contrast to Hank simply chillin' just gives me life! John, I can relate. I loved the ending.

[@willowtdog6449]

This just remind me of wonderful times with loved ones.

[@espurrlady3397]

Loving the chaos, looking forward to P4A, and glad you guys are enjoying your vacation!!

[@Commenter339]

That's awesome!😁 Thank you for this video! I loved it! Was smiling throughout!😁 Love to hear you're on vacation and resting!😊 See you soon for P4A!

[@savethechildren]

Cannot wait for the start of the Livestream!

[@Commenter339]

And the point where the video ends 😆😆 Brilliant! This feels like the vlogbrothers from years ago back again❤️ Once again, thank you!😁

[@wylanvallotton4462]

I hope someday I can take a vacation at least once in my life ....

[@pasttenseroyalty]

Ting is SO good. Since my family visited Jamaica like 10+ years ago my dad has insisted on having Ting around all the time, presumably for Tingalings. (I don't know if he knows that that's the name of it though, "tingaling" tickles me)

[@alexandriagartman3620]

Here for bringing it down a notch and just having fun 🎉❤