So he ends up in a thankless office job doing IT instead of becoming a scientist because he literally had to support himself in high school? Which makes his insufferable nature even worse because he's trying to convince everyone he's smart despite not accomplishing what his dad did?? AND he becomes even more of an asshole about it because he's afraid to get close to anyone after he lost his dad and their last conversation was a fight???? This has dealt max emotional damage.
@liyacarolyn6055
Ай бұрын
you summed it up well, thanks
@Demoli1584
Ай бұрын
skibidi essence
@randomt800kiddo2
Ай бұрын
it was a saul goodman type coping mechanism but i guess there's a happy ending cause he's on the podcast, has a girlfriend and a baby on the way lmao
@growingoaks
14 күн бұрын
EMOTIONAL DAHHHHMAGE
@lanceleader163
7 күн бұрын
@@Demoli1584Brain-dead comment.
@user-hs8vx5vc3m
Ай бұрын
This man doesnt need hollywood, hollywood needs him
@sapopnusi
Ай бұрын
So true
@Oropher420
Ай бұрын
Nah, Hollywood doesn't deserve him 😤
@chelovekparohod
Ай бұрын
He IS hollywood
@lukasadamson6091
Ай бұрын
@@chelovekparohodtake that back
@jujujitzu6573
Ай бұрын
hi biker
@miguelpadeiro762
Ай бұрын
Dude finds a cool rock, looks up cool rock forums online, finds a subreddit for it, signs up A dude comments in his post "thats a silly common rock, not cool at all". He has his first reddit argument. A deep evil is borne inside of him
@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose
Ай бұрын
@@johns1625 Cue the music score of “Moonlight Sonata”
@quonkylops
Ай бұрын
@@johns1625i looked it up, it really does look like a honey candy. Pretty cool rock you found!
@zr1129
Ай бұрын
@@johns1625 Should people hugbox and lie to you instead?
@fearlessfit8952
Ай бұрын
@@zr1129There’s plenty of ways to provide information or correct someone without being rude.
@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose
Ай бұрын
@@fearlessfit8952 absolutely!
@amer6706
Ай бұрын
This film has me asking so many questions, like about Wyatt's mother. The juxtaposition between Wyatt telling his father off for not being the person he needs to be and then his friend with the father who beat him made me think that probably hit home for Wyatt how his situation could be worse, his father had troubles of his own but he never took it out on Wyatt. With that thought in his head, he comes home and boom, its already too late to make it up. His father is dead. Pure tragedy.
@emmaj5807
Ай бұрын
Good observation!
@Entr0picWh0re
6 күн бұрын
Worse when he realized the possibility that his father changed behavior and he started resenting him because of a brain tumor, thus explaining the sudden changes so unlike his personality, inability to stick to his routines, trouble understanding the changes in himself… not only his father was good and supportive but the only thing that destroyed their relationship was probably not his fault in the end, the doctor was also probably right about the age of the tumor and if only he thought about that possibility even if realistically he should not blame himself for not thinking about it because he is not a doctor and it was so rare, that must destroy him. And the juxtaposition with his friend’s dad being a bad person, violent, and most probably fully responsible of his actions in his case not sick… it’s easier to fall into denial and it’s security too because feeling like he knows everything and people are wrong is reassuring and giving him control. A control he never had, that cost him his dad.
@sophiemontecalvo7503
2 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh, EXACTLY, the way he called for his dad upon entering his house BROKE ME!
@DocDocGoose15
Ай бұрын
I'm not lying or exaggerating in any way when I say this is one of the most impressive creations I have ever seen on this website. It is an emotionally gripping tale that adds an accurate level of nuance and depth to a character who originally debuted as a joke while accurately representing the harm that being chronically online can cause. The characters all feel so unique and personalized that it's easy to forget it's the same person playing almost all of them. This channel has always been a shining example of the storytelling capabilities of this platform, and it's been amazing to see it grow and improve. 10/10
@ruthdubb3274
Ай бұрын
Agreed.
@efafe4972
Ай бұрын
so good. i genuinely cant think of anything I've watched in the past month that's as good as this. including a bunch of anime, house of the dragons, invincible
@pablon333
28 күн бұрын
FR, this was non ironically a really good movie from a storytelling standpoint, very well done
@theslappablejerk
3 күн бұрын
This is such a wonderful comment, thank you so much for taking the time to write this
@glubtier
Ай бұрын
I say this without any irony: for a short film by a guy with only a few people helping him and playing all the roles himself, this is better than most of the Hollywood blockbusters I've seen in the past few years 😭 I know this must have taken a long time to make but I hope we'll see more long-ish content in the future!
@theslappablejerk
3 күн бұрын
You’re too kind! Thank you so much for your support!
@beartie3048
Ай бұрын
Holy fucking shit. When he called out the teacher in class after all the stuff that happened to him earlier I ACTUALLY YELLED. This is a masterpiece.
@indefatigableargonaut
Ай бұрын
I thought it'd be a dream sequence cause a teacher in real life would never listen to him that long without yelling or calling someone to escort him out on their walkie talkie.
@wuzittooya
Ай бұрын
Ewww dude I got major cringe with that teacher smirking after messing with the girl 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
@chteyjdrushifdhfd8128
Ай бұрын
It’s not real, it’s a pretend video. So shut up woman.
@izzymiller2058
Ай бұрын
Im glad I'm not the only one!
@eazybreezytheclown
Ай бұрын
yuck, it was absolutely creepy behavior
@Threshermaw23
Ай бұрын
The way he put the phone done later I bet he‘s watching something he’s not supposed to. At school. While teaching. Eurgh.
@eazybreezytheclown
Ай бұрын
@@Threshermaw23 absolutely! i thought the same thing!
@marto7357
Ай бұрын
The way you portraied the feeling in highschool were you just feel out of place an unwanted, deperate for friends, but your attempts at getting them ends with feeling ashamed of yourself. Actually great short film 10/10
@firstNamelastName-ho6lv
14 күн бұрын
This is why homeschool
@z.l.burington1183
Ай бұрын
The truth is, people never start as slappable jerks.
@LeaveMeAlone3omgIgotloggedouta
9 күн бұрын
I mean some do.
@jeremym1985
Ай бұрын
I expected this to be pretty good going in, and it was even better than I expected. Super cool to see you doing a long form story, fantastic job!
@theslappablejerk
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This was my first time doing a “short film” so I’m super happy to hear you liked it
@Demoli1584
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerk i cried a bit at the end dam w story spoiler rip wiatts dad
@MysteryMusic512
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerkshort film is an understatement, this is a full cinematic experience. 56 whole minutes and everything, that’s insane
@imaguyandabeautifulbutterfly
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerk 23:35 , is that dies irae? The song of death? Because holy shit the foreshadowing. You’re an amazing producer. That’s an insane level of detail
@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerk 🥹 I… I feel so… 😢…so grateful to have watched you since your beginning. This is incredible!
@quackywhackityphillyb.3005
Ай бұрын
I like how the 2 footballers say "look at you" even tho they are all identical twins
@amer6706
Ай бұрын
Me too! OO A SELF BURN! THOSE ONES ARE THE WORST
@goldenfiberwheat238
Ай бұрын
Football players*
@quackywhackityphillyb.3005
Ай бұрын
@@goldenfiberwheat238 no
@goldenfiberwheat238
Ай бұрын
@@quackywhackityphillyb.3005 well that’s the term we use in America
@baintreachas
20 күн бұрын
@@quackywhackityphillyb.3005another villain origin story
@saninpain
Ай бұрын
I'm not gonna lie, often times the pipeline to this behavior is 100% as depicted, you feel weak, bullied, so you in turn become the bully and intellectually torture someone, its not always a teacher, its not always an innocent, but its always a regret. I could've had some good friends and instead chose intellectual superiority, despite the fact I didn't actually care about those people, I just wanted the upper hand. Its sad.
@oluwakemikehinde5443
Ай бұрын
Wow its interesting how you actually related to Wyatt.
@amenson1997
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your insight
@sylvanomangano8453
Ай бұрын
@@oluwakemikehinde5443 The way Wyatt channels his pain into a superiority complex as a coping mechanism is some of the most real shit I've ever seen fr
@okaight7248
Ай бұрын
when you're too weak to respond physically so you resort to being an online douche is real
@animalfinatic9366
Ай бұрын
Yikes. I'll pray for you. Hope you work on that
@scoutfox1421
Ай бұрын
What kills me is by the time there's another chance to connect with Kyle over shared father misery, and by the time he meets an adult who seems to actually give a shit, the doctor, Wyatt has shut down and defaults to blocking them out and insulting them. Wyatt's weird smart kid highschool experience hits close to home. It's so on point. I'm. Gonna need a moment to recover from this. Great work. Thank you.
@user-mn9wc5ru5w
Күн бұрын
I beat my meat to this video
@copelandammann4815
Ай бұрын
As an autistic person myself, I relate to this character’s origin story immensely. Wyatt is simply an autistic person who did not have the proper support. Especially the classroom scene talking about the moon landing, my heart sank. That happened to me SO often. A classmate would express interest in something, I happened to know about that topic so I would start telling them about what they asked about, they would turn to me as if I did something wrong, sneer, and say something like “I don’t actually care” or “I didn’t actually want to know”
@Newspeak.
Ай бұрын
The part that kinda really hit even harder was when the friend came back and asked Wyatt about it because he actually did want to know and then if course it was revealed that they were friends when they were kids. Really close to home for me on that front.
@sw33g3r3
Ай бұрын
Genuinely what is up with people talking about something, and then getting annoyed when you try to explain to them what they’re questioning about? Isn’t that the whole point of asking or talking about the thing? If they didn’t wanna know about it why bring it up at all?
@four1629
Ай бұрын
@@sw33g3r3 the problem is that if someone doesn't like you, they find it weird that you've addressed them or want to publicly humiliate you. sometimes, they feel like they're being put down/called stupid when the question is answered by anyone other the teacher. sometimes it's malicious, sometimes it's insecurity, sometimes it's a misunderstanding. many different scenarios, but these are the ones i know!
@sw33g3r3
Ай бұрын
@@four1629 your tone matters though, for one I don’t talk with that “I’m smarter than you” tone that Wyatt has, with things like this I usually go “oh that’s really interesting-“ like I know for a fact I don’t sound mean or condescending I sound enthusiastic so I literally have no idea how someone could think I’m calling them stupid or something
@four1629
Ай бұрын
@@sw33g3r3 because it's not exactly a 1-to-1 logical thing. sometimes people hear things that aren't there or get meaning that isn't there because they're scared or insecure. or in the other direction, if someone is hopeful and optimistic, they may see good where there isn't any. it has less to do with you or your delivery and more to do with what they're experiencing internally, then projecting externally.
@nahno7698
Ай бұрын
That gravity joke was crazy
@vinstatic420
Ай бұрын
This is such an insightful comment
@Slamolo
Ай бұрын
It’s a highschooler’s dream, it gets a pass, we’ve all been there. Right guys ? Right ?
@firstNamelastName-ho6lv
14 күн бұрын
@@vinstatic420this was such an uninsightful comment
@thetallestdwarf7041
7 күн бұрын
@@vinstatic420 What an Un. Be. Lievable answer
@dimitrije018
Күн бұрын
@vinstatic420 and your comment, adding even more insightfulness makes the original comment seem way more amusing and light-hearted, while your comment seems more of the annoying jackass variety. So as the younglings say , "let people have fun"
@tysonfontanez
Ай бұрын
I really like this. You have evolved this character from a stereotype into a complex and realistic commentary on cruelty, depression, and cycles of bullying
@nervousdisposition7150
Ай бұрын
God the bit about his father having a brain tumour 100% shocked me. Such good storytelling leading up to it. Watching Wyatt make all the wrong decisions because he's never shown how to make the right ones is amazing
@idkwmytuni
Ай бұрын
Damn that'll teach me to read the comments before finishing
@Entr0picWh0re
6 күн бұрын
Same, I was thinking from the start that the dad was gonna get revealed as the dude he fight with on Reddit or something about conspiracy and fake news but I was way off. It’s really bitter
@basedokadaizo
Ай бұрын
i almost feel a little called out-- Wyatt's dad feels so close to how my own father acted. the only difference was that he did actually give in to his peers growing up, and tried urging me to do the same. it sucked because apparently i was really sweet and enthusiastic as a child, but so much happened inside and outside my home that by the time i was only barely hitting puberty, the same guy who urged me to put "popular" songs i didn't actually like on my little iPod Shuffle to listen to while riding the school bus so i could "make more friends" suddenly accused me of being an entirely different person than my child self overnight. i didn't think i'd say this, but i don't see the Average Redditor here anymore. i see Wyatt. and man, do i relate a little too hard to what he went through. in a weird way, it feels like you're saying you see us autistic folks, too. thank you for that, TSJ. always a pleasure to watch your stuff. 💕
@ElephantWhisperer222
Ай бұрын
Brian’s origin story would probably bring me to tears. Can’t imagine what that bastards gone through.
@gxtmfa
Ай бұрын
Probably a divorce where his parents spoiled him to compete for his favor.
@ZijnShayatanica
28 күн бұрын
Growing up in the 661 is hard.
@alanmakoso1115
Ай бұрын
Father, teacher, peers, society, and mother ... he really got no one to rely on. Maybe except Kyle who goes through a tough time himself. Masterpiece.
@EtraGames
Ай бұрын
Man. The transition from awkward good hearted kid to someone miserable was done so well. Dont know what compelled you to make this, but maybe it's for others to avoid this trap of despair. Thanks for making this. I appreciated your effort :]
@brentsacolin
Ай бұрын
What a masterpiece. From a silly little skit of a generalized character to an in depth portrayal of a complicated one. Bravo sir!
@danielflanard8274
Ай бұрын
The reddit scenes resonate in a troubling way. I have interacted more with strangers online than my own loved ones over the last several years, rarely in a way that makes me feel good about myself afterwards. It is a nasty, destructive outlet for coping with frustration and grief. Once those defenses go up, tearing them down becomes tricky. You find yourself in a combative state of mind that never shuts off completely, even when friends and family try to disarm it. The people I confront for being hateful towards others are lashing out for the same reason as myself, they are hurting. It irritates me deeply that so many ignore what they are feeling and turn away from empathy, but what good does it do anyone for two strangers to spit venom at each other? Meeting animosity with animosity only serves to push a person further away from love and understanding. Thank you for your content, I truly believe that you have helped countless people start on the path to their better selves by holding up a mirror in a way that allows viewers to come to their own conclusions about the behavior being presented without feeling like they are being looked down on.
@reinadelashormigas
Ай бұрын
Hey I feel you on this. I’m sorry you’re gone through that pain and as a random internet stranger I’m rooting for you. I hope you have the support to recreate yourself in the version that you’re most proud of
@danielflanard8274
Ай бұрын
@@reinadelashormigas Thank you for your kind words. My warmest sentiments to you stranger.
@freetobree5323
Ай бұрын
I try to keep this in mind when people are argumentative online.. it’s really sad because we’ve all been there one time or another
@schizo_fren
Ай бұрын
Holy shit. It was absolutely great. So many themes captured, but what broke my heart the most, as someone who deals with the American healthcare (not American myself, but I remotely work as a translator for foreigners in the US hospitals), this eerie feeling coming from the absurdity of this system is so familiar. Had so many calls of the family being informed about a serious disease or death of their loved one in the hospital, with the conversation almost immediatly coming down to money. What a dystopian world
@justinvlogs4590
Күн бұрын
Last time I was in the ER I thought I was having a heart attack (turned out to be a panic attack) and the registration person offered me a deal. If I paid my copay now, I'd get $40 off.
@qwertyrhino9497
Ай бұрын
This guy is so good at portraying the most unlikeable characters ever, and then later making them likeable.
@axerity9212
Ай бұрын
stop stealing comments immediately
@itmightbe
Ай бұрын
You are so good at being one of the most unlikeable commenters ever
@Mikeyspikey69420
Ай бұрын
@@axerity9212this guy was the first person to write this message in this forum. While I agree that he is a Simeon for crafting up a very unimaginative and lackluster comment, it is you sir. Who is in the wrong. Thinking you could come in here and boss others around like a high school ex jock is quite laughable. Perhaps you need to lay off the testosterone booster and go back to attending your anger management classes. lol. Pathetic.
@tw20239
Ай бұрын
No one else said that @@axerity9212
@tw20239
Ай бұрын
Lmaoo read that all in my mind with his redditor voice 😂@@Mikeyspikey69420
@hurricanemeem
Ай бұрын
I can't explain at all how I feel, there aren't enough words, but... growing up autistic and desperate to learn new things in an environment full of people who don't care, either because they're too burnt out, ill, or self-involved. Man. This feels like a shakespearean tragedy. It all taking place in Sacramento is a cherry on top to how familiar this all is.
@Kallah_DaughterOfYAHUAH
Ай бұрын
Dang I’m so invested in Wyatt’s life and I feel sooo bad for him. As they say…hurt people hurt people.
@molecularbandit
Ай бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself
@nahno7698
Ай бұрын
Bros making actual movies now💀
@vinstatic420
Ай бұрын
The internet trying not to use the word "bro" followed by a literal description of the video for 0.1 milliseconds (impossible challenge)
@nahno7698
Ай бұрын
@@vinstatic420 Im just trying to get a top comment respect the hustle
@mufradr
Ай бұрын
@@vinstatic420 bros tryna make a meme, thats crazy
@vinstatic420
Ай бұрын
@@nahno7698 I will respect your honesty
@repstylegaming9730
Ай бұрын
@@vinstatic420Bro really forgot the 💀 followed after “bro”.
@battlecattle12
Ай бұрын
He actually got his nails did to play the girl in class. That is dedication
@alejrandom6592
Ай бұрын
done*
@battlecattle12
Ай бұрын
@@alejrandom6592 did*
@questionablyelven
Ай бұрын
@alejrandom6592 it's did.
@samkadel8185
Ай бұрын
@@alejrandom6592 in AAE, "got my nails/hair/etc. did" is a common phrase. Not sure exactly the grammatical reasoning behind it, but it's objectively not wrong if you're speaking that dialect. That specific phrasing is generally slightly tongue-in-cheek.
@Gillsing
Ай бұрын
It's probably a trap for grammar police to reveal themselves, so they can properly admonished for not being cool.
@BE-ew2pt
Ай бұрын
It's honestly heartbreaking to watch this -- as a neurodivergent person with niche interests, I related to Wyatt's high school years way more than I expected. Also, watching a family member you respect fall down a conspiracy rabbit hole is an awful feeling.
@Delouser69
4 күн бұрын
Nothing wrong with a conspiracy rabbit hole
@BE-ew2pt
3 күн бұрын
@@Delouser69 There is when it totally removes you from reality.
@Delouser69
3 күн бұрын
@@BE-ew2pt slippery slope I guess
@bluematamata
Ай бұрын
I can’t express how much I love what you did with this series. Characters like redditors and band kids tend to twist to become a round about way to make fun of autistic kids, wether people realize it or not. You see it in your comments sometimes. “The lack of eye contact is on point.” As someone with autism, it’s nice to see how you show being autistic or just being excited about knowledge can isolate someone and change their attitude toward the world when all they tend to be is enthusiastic about a specific, niche topic. But please, make Wyatt apologize to his grandmother. Poor woman. 😭
@alejrandom6592
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I forgot about the lady
@yukisoba8888
Ай бұрын
i just commented about how autistic coded wyatt is lolll im autistic too and to me watching this it felt so obvious to me that wyatt was too 😭😭😭
@Nai-qk4vp
Ай бұрын
@@yukisoba8888I am as well and I never thought of that.
@yukisoba8888
Ай бұрын
@@Nai-qk4vp okay ig? well autism is different for everyone and presents itself differently so maybe you just have less experience with the kind of autism that we’re saying wyatt has. personally i know a LOT of autistic people and i also research it a lot so its easier for me to identify it when i see it or at least make assumptions that can be followed up with just asking (respectfully and at the right times ofc)
@Nai-qk4vp
Ай бұрын
@@yukisoba8888Don't get so defensive. All I said was I had never thought about it.
@willymusic1698
15 күн бұрын
This is so good. I love how Wyatt starts off actually competent and genuinely looking up sources, but by the end he’s correcting the doctor on things he barely knows anything about, which is how we all know him. Shows how often time misinformation and arrogance are products of emotional issues not only intellectual issues. Wyatt had a father who taught him how to properly be objective, but even he fell from grace after unfortunate circumstances. And one last thing, I really like how it’s implied that the hospital could’ve prevented the death but had to wait for the insurance verification. Which only increased the tragedy. Wyatt officially breaks down and goes on offense after the doctor says “too much time passed.” This will be something I will be watching again.
@sylvanomangano8453
Ай бұрын
Honestly the most real shit I've ever seen. There are rarely bad guys in your narratives, just hurt people. It felt a little jarring how realistic your depiction of every character was, especially the dad. You can tell this came from a personal place. I was constantly laughing, I lowkey cried at one point, and it's so realistic how Wyatt channels his pain into a superiority complex. I literally had chills watching that final scene it was like the final nail in turning to the dark side. What a journey man.
@saninpain
Ай бұрын
Great job, a compelling and sadly realistic story. But also tells us exactly where Wyatt "soft sides" come from, why he doesnt want to see good men suffer, probably because they remind him of his father. I can only hope Wyatt can become the man his father was to his son.
@SventheCrusader
Ай бұрын
First the Christmas Carol story with Elliott, now this. You went and made me weep over Wyatt - and not just that, but in a way that feels realistic and human. Do your dad proud and be a good father, Wyatt, you crusted-over mold spore of a human being. It's what you both deserve.
@josephdaniele556
Ай бұрын
I burned two hot dogs while glued to the screen by this and regret nothing
@dealin3035
Ай бұрын
This video did a great job at portraying what it was like growing up in the 2000s. Horrible time for a lot of us, especially in 2008 when this takes place. Great movie man!
@sockpuppetqueen
Ай бұрын
Yeah this is great in every way, but weirdly my favorite part was the late 2000s period piece element. Like... Damn, yeah, 2008ish was rough, and I don't think it's old enough "history" for many people to think about using it as a setting. As an insufferable late millennial, I finally feel Seen.
@DPadGamer
Ай бұрын
I cannot believe I was writing a big ol' comment about my thoughts and clicked away, losing all my progress. Attempt 2, this time even more concise: Great work with this man. I think all of your performances worked in giving each character their own feel without resorting to any unrealstic behavior. The costuming is the same in that regard. The story is a bit simple, in my opinion; and thats fine, but it has way more nuance than I'd have expected. While the verbal beatdowns came off as a bit "and then everyone clapped" feeling; they served to show how a person who tried and failed to reach out could be emboldened to act like a jerk. a slappable jerk, perhaps. The only one-note characters were the football guys, with everyone else having a bit more going on that makes their rejection of Wyatt understandable, to an extent. The teacher, his dad, Kyle; they all got their own stuff going on. By the end I didn't hate Wyatt, instead I just felt bad for him, and and his dad, and Kyle. Simple but effective camera work. Everyone was framed well, sight lines between characters for shot-reverse-shots were basically always consistent. The varying locations worked well. I can't imagine the effort required to produce this. While I'm just some guy... I mean this, with no hyperbole; this is far better than most first attempts at a short film out there. I really hope you'll make more, if thats what ya wanna do :)
@judahbarracuda_
Ай бұрын
D PAD GAMER! Didn’t know you were a fellow slappable jerk fan! Your channel is so nostalgic
@d-boi9785
Ай бұрын
Here before the heart
@hanubhakt-
Ай бұрын
Even the football guys had a bit more going on than initially shown, even if not as deep as what we see with Kyle. The way the football guys reacted when Wyatt started spouting off stats about college football and NFL showed that they were well aware of the uncertainty of their futures as they approach the end of their time in high school.
@theb0ldone459
Ай бұрын
It’s not lost on me that there are tons of stories on reddit about sudden changes in personality being due to a brain tumor. Wyatt knew that firsthand.
@squidwardwithoutaclue
Ай бұрын
Wwwwwh I know that from reading a random 70s novel 😭
@TheHallow31
Ай бұрын
Feels a lot like Joker (2019). Good work! Also, nice touch on the juxtaposition between Wyatt and his father. Both are clearly intelligent with some social awkwardness but fall into different terminally online rabbit holes.
@CapnbArMyLIVE
Ай бұрын
Standing Ovation for you sir. All the actors did brilliantly - can't believe you can afford such an A-Star cast!
@staci110196
Ай бұрын
I'm not even finished with the video but this is honestly a masterpiece. The part where he fully leans into "the average redditor" and puts on the shirt and hat reminds me of the scene in Joker where he just gives up and doesn't give af anymore. I would love to see more of your other characters!!
@GhostStalker16
Ай бұрын
Redditor has no friends, parents, and now even teacher. Its up to him to set the world straight no matter the cost
@yamatanoorochi3149
Ай бұрын
🤣
@exiszentriker2952
Ай бұрын
This long format fits your style extremely well, especially as I thought it wouldn't. This was so incredibly real. You are one of a kind. Thank you.
@noahgeller8513
Ай бұрын
Beyond being entertaining, this was also a helpful reminder to keep compassion in your heart for everyone you meet, no matter how insufferable
@mckacz53
Ай бұрын
Dude, your timing is amazing. How do you pull this off, and make every character come across so differently? You forget it’s you playing each one. Awesome stuff, thank you for posting!
@QBG
Ай бұрын
I laughed! I cried! I paused to take a piss! Seriously, this is _phenomenal_ work. You should be extremely proud.
@ptolemyhenson6838
Ай бұрын
This is so much more than I ever expected. I kept checking the progress bar since you're usually known for shorter form content, but it just kept going. This film is the first I have seen that I would consciously consider "beautiful" immediately after watching.
@theslappablejerk
Ай бұрын
Wow that is very nice of you thank you! It was so much fun making this and I would like to do more longer ones in the future
@samuraischultz
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerk Please do
@DontStop-q2w
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerkyou gotta do longer ones bro this was gold
@victorankudinov2091
Ай бұрын
@@theslappablejerk Do it!! This one was great! Thank you!
@albertyu750
Ай бұрын
This backstory is actually so incredibly realistic and even a little relatable. Just about everyone can empathize with Wyatt in some way. Brilliantly made
@hdbordercollie
Ай бұрын
can't wait for TSJ universe to expand even more
@leeskerry1609
Ай бұрын
Masterpiece! We need more! Brian, Elliott, Teddy!
@resikin
28 күн бұрын
Growing up on the streets of the 616 💯
@OpiTaylor
Ай бұрын
the bitterness toward the public school system is palpable and oh boy am i palping it. 10/10
@icya1798
Ай бұрын
This almost made me cry ngl. It makes sense why he because a douchebag because not being one makes people take advantage of him in real life. I can also see why he becomes addicted to reddit too smh
@arvistotele3442
7 күн бұрын
Everyone already commented on the great story, so I'm gonna comment the fact that the acting is SO ON POINT for every single character, and the fact that it was always you and you even got your nails done for a single character is proof of amazing effort
@colinmarch30
Ай бұрын
That ending hit like a truck, I was almost in genuine tears, only for him to do that
@ZijnShayatanica
28 күн бұрын
I've been friends w/ a lot of Wyatts in my life... People who take "I'd rather be myself/be correct than be liked" to its extreme because the notion that both things can be true is so deeply alien to them. Thankfully, many people can grow out of the tendency to use their intellect as a bludgeon & a shield. Your depiction in this film was phenomenal!! 💕
@ZijnShayatanica
28 күн бұрын
Holy shit, the reveal about why the Dad went whackadoo is... Wildly depressing. Wow wowowowowow.
@wheelchair48
Ай бұрын
Not sure if this’ll get buried in the positive traction that this film is already receiving, but I just wanted to reinforce your efforts and add to the many voices compelling you to create more long form content. This was a really enjoyable watch, and I look forward to seeing more from you. I’ve enjoyed all of your content for a while but this was a true elevation on your part. Congratulations to you, keep it up.
@theweirdguy8078
2 сағат бұрын
Random reply but try animation.
@jamieellohengee2667
Ай бұрын
I didn't expect to be crying so hard at the end of this. I love your art and relate so much to being different from everyone and not being able to change or conform because I "took things too seriously." You are a brilliant actor and writer. Your film brings to mind the questions posed by the great David Allen Coe in his composition titled "The Ride." If you're not familiar with this classic country song, I will explain the premise. The ghost of Hank Williams (senior, not the distantly related, waitress:-groping cretin fixated on others' readiness for football) picks up a young, hitchhiking David Allen Coe and drives him to Nashville and asks him the question, "Drifter, can you make people cry when you play and sing?... Can you make people feel what you feel inside?" You can. Now you just have to learn to moan the blues and bend them guitar strings. Thank you for all the laughs, tears and beautiful cinematography. You're hilarious and amazing and the world is a better place because you are here. Your videos have made me laugh so hard and caused me to be late for work so many times because I couldn't stop watching and feeling absolute joy. Thank you for everything.
@Christian_Crab
Ай бұрын
Moonlight Sonata in the music list? Yeah this is gonna be a banger
@xyhilwastaken
Ай бұрын
The premiere was an amazing experience; you've given so much!
@theslappablejerk
Ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear you liked it! I had a blast making it and I can’t wait to do another
@d-boi9785
Ай бұрын
“I want to clarify that I never want you to pretend to be someone you aren’t. But, for the sake of making your life easier, you should give in to what is popular among your peers, to a reasonable degree.” This quote, whether it’s meant to be interpreted as positive or negative, absolutely NEEDS to be heard by more people.
@brounee2
Ай бұрын
You know, growing up I was this elitistic kid who thought he was better than the rest for having "different, unique" tastes. I wanted to be so special that I hated anything popular and used the term normie against these. Over the years, I didn't have anyone to share my likings with. I was alone in my world and to this day I feel rather lonely and uncomprehended. At least, now that I'm a little more mature, I decided to stop being so judgeful and try new things. I'm still lacking friends, but at least now I have something to talk about with others.
@abbsterlicious
29 күн бұрын
Bro I knew that girl was gonna pull out some hot Cheetos at some point 😂😂😂😂
@johnfsenpai
Ай бұрын
Omfg. I never imagined seeing the Average Redditor's T-shirt could be so emotionally impactful. He started to wear that ugly thing because he thought it was the kind of thing to wear to fit in, right? I didn't even pay attention to how Wyatt used to dress before that scene. But after it I went back to the previous scene (the one in which he verbally destroyed Arneson) and I realised he dressed the same way as me during the cold season 😭 (that's probably why I didn't even notice at first)
@FlymanMS
Ай бұрын
I think he started wearing it and other mismatching parts of his outfit ironically, to show how much he doesn't care about style and opinions, to present his "superiority" to people around him.
@jesshudson55
Ай бұрын
Wow. This helped me realize that the hatred I had for Wyatt was rooted in the ways I am him. I bullied teachers like this. I had to raise myself and support myself and while I mask well, I have a touch of the tism and feel angry about the ways I didn't live up to my potential because I wasn't supported. Thank you.
@alexzanderschwieger9938
Ай бұрын
Dude is actually entertaining without being a douche. It's somewhat rare now. Keep being you!
@thegreatandterrible4508
Ай бұрын
I mean, without actually being a douche. Being a fake douche is most of the channel.
@benjaminalexander7028
Ай бұрын
Jesus Christ. Didn’t expect that. More emotionally wrenching than most films. Excellent work!
@lumigpictures
Ай бұрын
That’s it. You’ve managed to seat me through a whole movie portrayed by the same actor in silly costumes, and it was great. Amazing work, again.
@lumigpictures
Ай бұрын
Also: Even though I watch all of your videos, I still wasn’t subscribed. I think we’re clearly past that now 😂
@user-kc4rh6wn6u
Ай бұрын
This just came outta no where this is peak cinema
@Bossman50.
Ай бұрын
No way this man causally dropped a fucking movie
@siopaoguy
Ай бұрын
Ironically it is encouraged for teachers to copy worksheets and lesson plans online. How the teacher uses those resources is what seperates a good one versus a bad one.
@HyenaFox
Ай бұрын
I mean yeah that's what the video was saying, the teacher put no effort into his class, which is one thing, but then he made it a point to act like his job was so busy and stressful that going even a little out of his way to support a kid who clearly needed it was too much to ask for. All the while he just puts on movies and prints out free worksheets for the kids to do without really designing a lesson or anything.
@Bala_Niranna
Ай бұрын
well fuck im heartbroken. makes me appreciate his current friendships/relationship even more
@gxtmfa
Ай бұрын
Makes sense that Kyle looked up to Wyatt’s dad
@gpwdog
Ай бұрын
This was amazing. It felt like a real movie i was watching! The scenes were beautiful and so was the story. You portrayed the characters so well! Its a masterpiece and i genuinely got emotional too! Amazing work!
@BE-ew2pt
Ай бұрын
This is literally the best depiction of a fairly modern high school classroom I've ever seen. I graduated from high school in 2021, and it was exactly like this. War flashbacks.
@jav4346
Ай бұрын
Ok so I finally finished (after leaving 50 comments along the way) and I’m at a loss of words. That last scene was CHILLING 😭. I can’t imagine the effort that went into this. I’m so in awe!!! INCREDIBLE!!
@eml9147
Ай бұрын
This is godfather level character development with youtube level resources
@ashvio
Ай бұрын
The writing and storytelling is actually crazy good wtf
@four1629
Ай бұрын
dudeeee this is so accurate to my experience in high school. absolutely alone and searching truly anywhere for friendship bcs you're desperate and don't have anyone to rely on. now that i'm older, i realize i was only hurting myself more with that behavior. the people i was seeking out didn't want me back, and that rejection was really painful. being ostracized and bullied is hard :/ i'm so glad i'm not in high school anymore dude. i'm not popular or anything, but i became well-liked in college bcs having a good personality and caring about people is actually super important! so if you're feeling like shit about how things are, please know it's not because there's something wrong with you. sometimes the time and place are wrong.
@Makentz
Ай бұрын
This was an unexpectedly great piece of longform content. My coworker and I waited the last couple days for this to come out. We like to joke about your videos and scumbagdads (we work in the same city as him, as we found out recently). We anticipated some goofs and a little brain rot going into this, yet we left feeling upset and outright sympathy for a character you designed to be pretty much universally hated. I can't imagine the amount of time you spent producing this compared to your usual stuff. I would love to see more types of videos like this in the future to expand on your slappable jerk universe (known henceforth as the SJU) lore.
@ultrapea
Ай бұрын
the amount of emotion i felt over one man in different outfits talking to himself is crazy
@Archivist82
Ай бұрын
I watched the premiere and I so wanted to lead Wyatt’s Debate Club for him. I felt much like him in high school and the movie that resonated with me at that time was Ghost World. Your film is bringing up those memories and feelings again…I will be rewatching this again soon! Thank you
@germywad
Ай бұрын
These settings are so surreal looking
@TrenchMan93
Ай бұрын
He went from anti-hero to villain. Damn such a good movie!
@conor_schall
Ай бұрын
You did a wonderful job showing that the story is ALWAYS the most important element in film making. I often tend to fixate on cinematography, lighting design, color grading, etc but you proved that none of that is necessary if the script and acting are top notch. I was fully engaged for the entire film and was absolutely not ready for those tear jerkers lol I have been a fan for a while now and I truly welcome this longer format. Excellent work!!
@WhatANiceMonth
Ай бұрын
That feels insanely backhanded
@conor_schall
Ай бұрын
@@WhatANiceMonth not my intentions at all
@Shadow497Knight
Ай бұрын
I really hope you read all the way through this review: The writing and acting is pretty good, and the overall story is done well. One thing I heavily recommend is trying some creative cinematography in the sections that are more drawn out. Not just random camera angles either, ones that hold purpose. The scene with his father when they’re eating for example, you could have opened on a shot of a bug, leading the viewer to wonder why this is important to the scene, making them want to pay more attention to the outcome. Or during the conversation, have the camera be extremely focused on the dad character, but as the story gets more drawn out, each shot of the father gets further away or less focused, a subtle way to show how Wyatt’s interest in his father’s story is fizzling out. The story is great regardless, but I’m a huge advocate for expressive cinematography, and it would be really cool to see more thought put into that in future projects!
@HuskySansVergogne
Ай бұрын
I'm only halfway through it, I didn't even realize at first that it was a short film, but I had to stop and comment because honestly man, you're talented and you're a very good actor. I have a feeling this is going to be your best project by far. Edit: that was so good ! good writting, good filming, good acting. I feel bad for laughing when the first thing Wayatt did when he got home from the hospital was go to Reddit and post "I verbally destroyed a physician" 😂😭
@andrewoliver7095
Ай бұрын
This is really awesome. I love the Average Redditor series in general, and I think this was an excellent way to provide a backstory to the character. Really looking forward to seeing how this impacts future storylines with the character.
@Christian_Crab
Ай бұрын
Peak cinema, the shot of the dad not being in the chair hit like a train ngl
@loudgunmakerco.335
Ай бұрын
I think he became the person he is because he's using light mode
@american_ape
Ай бұрын
His dad got the tumor from all that extra blue light
@caseybeasley-bennett6851
5 күн бұрын
God, the scene where Wyatt comes to a teacher for help hits SO hard, man. The way the teacher doesn't even consider doing anything to help him out, even when Wyatt starts talking about his dad's issues, and knowing that Wyatt doesn't have any other places to turn for support, because there are no other adults in his life. This short film is incredible, and I hope you do more stuff like this in the future even though it doesn't seem to have done super big numbers. I remember seeing an analysis of "nice guy" psychology from you a while back, and this just further supports in my mind that the reason you're so good at playing these characters is because you really understand their psychology and even somewhat empathize with their point of view, even if they do end up as slappable jerks in the end. Keep up the good work.
@DiamondDF
Ай бұрын
Wow! The amount of effort put into this film paid off. The perspective it provided on the Average Redditor series as a whole really made this a great watch
@Lina-py5wm
Ай бұрын
The nickleback punchline hit me like a truck
@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation
Ай бұрын
Batman: Origins doesn't even come close to this level of *ABSOLUTE CINEMA*
@alejrandom6592
Ай бұрын
Man, you are a F*CKING GENIUS. This is a work of art. The quality of this is amazing. Thanks for being on the internet Mr. Slappable
@cynicalnina
16 күн бұрын
I have kids so I was able to watch this fully through the span of weeks. A few minutes here and there before bed or while my kids are busy. This is such an amazing back story for such a hateable character. And it's so much deeper than I initially assumed. I'm really enjoying this so far.
@WillMonroe6
Ай бұрын
I'll be honest this hit really close to home for me, especially with Wyatt is treated by the people around him and how he has no one to go to. At the same time you can also see how Wyatt learns the same traits of reading and taking in information which comes from his dad but his father is still someone who has their own baggage to go through and is self-aware of the problems he faces, which is why he tried to give Wyatt that placard to help him avoid the same problems his father had when he was in school, even if it wasn't the best way to go through
@cjkenney
Ай бұрын
this hit home cause my own father is way into the conspiracy rabbit hole, the lizard people thing is a real thing people believe and it leaves you thinking "what happened to your common sense" wyatt going online to unplug from that nonsense made me look in the mirror lmao
@taylor3950
Ай бұрын
Yeah that’s a lot to nod and smile through day in and day out. I hope your online communities are kind
@cjkenney
Ай бұрын
@@taylor3950 they are!
@sylvanomangano8453
Ай бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. The depiction of the dad was so accurate it was actually jarring. It brought up suppressed memories in me and made me reflect on my father for a while.
@17peteclarke
Ай бұрын
this was so great dude, I was so invested in everything that happened and sympathised with the characters. so bloody amazing. something I learned to really consider in situations when someone does something you don't approve of or don't like, there's always a story behind it, there's always a context behind someone. people are a product of their environment
@abbsterlicious
29 күн бұрын
This is truly a masterpiece. I really have no words.
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