Big Problem: Three Monkeys are Coming to Eat your Brains

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2022
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  • @michaelkaruza490
    @michaelkaruza490 Před 2 lety +12049

    Everyone is talking about the "believe in yourself" bit bit I think the monkeys and the way they're dealt with is the best part. You have the ignorant monkey, who only does what it does without thinking about what that actually entails, who is dissuaded when the human tells him eating brains isn't enjoyable. Then, you have the well-intentioned monkey, who doesn't see his actions as wrong and is even willing to spare the human, given he will participate in the brain eating with them; dissuaded by the human explaining why eating brains is actually evil. Then you have the fully aware "evil" monkey who can not be reasoned with and is only dissuaded when met with real resistance (the hockey stick). Three different components that explain WHY people do things that are wrong.

    • @dan9738
      @dan9738 Před 2 lety +4

      The "see no evil" monkey who didn't see what they were actually doing, the "speak no evil" monkey who didn't acknowledge the immorality of what they do, and the "hear no evil" monkey who couldn't be persuaded by words and discussion.

    • @michaelkaruza490
      @michaelkaruza490 Před 2 lety +431

      @@dan9738 YES OH MY GOD. I have been trying to remember what I was describing since I made this comment

    • @slapatotsi
      @slapatotsi Před 2 lety +706

      "See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil"

    • @ouo5634
      @ouo5634 Před 2 lety

      Thanks this will be useful. Life is full of Brain Eating Monkeys.

    • @saraneumeyer1489
      @saraneumeyer1489 Před 2 lety +339

      The saying of three wize monkeys is supposed to indicate no intention of keeping evil thoughts. And each of them had something to keep them from doing evil things.... I was trying to figure out how it relates, thank you!

  • @HeavyMetalMouse
    @HeavyMetalMouse Před 2 lety +847

    "So, the monkeys are a metaphor for-"
    "No. The monkeys are not a metaphor. We have an alarm and everything."
    "Oh."

    • @YouGotNo_maidens
      @YouGotNo_maidens Před 2 měsíci +3

      See no evil 🙈
      Speak no evil 🙊
      hear no evil 🙉
      that’s what I noticed

    • @jestfullgremblim8002
      @jestfullgremblim8002 Před 12 dny

      ​@@YouGotNo_maidens that's not a metaphor, that's just a reference to the three wise monkeys, which are popular asian lore characters

  • @justsomejerseydevilwithint4606

    How to deal with people causing issues
    •Dissuade the person causing it
    •Appeal to humanity
    •If all else fails, stand up for yourself.

    • @photongaming1538
      @photongaming1538 Před rokem +79

      A gun works too

    • @JcoleMc
      @JcoleMc Před rokem +52

      .Exam perpetrator
      .Disarm
      .Dispose of corpse
      .repeat

    • @neoknight9180
      @neoknight9180 Před rokem +68

      @@photongaming1538 That's where: "If all else fails, stand up for yourself." comes in

    • @dirtydan9785
      @dirtydan9785 Před rokem +38

      ​@@photongaming1538It's almost like they JUST said "if all else fails, stand up for yourself"

    • @datguiser
      @datguiser Před rokem +15

      Logos, Pathos, Ethos moment.

  • @mbjargvide
    @mbjargvide Před rokem +298

    I would argue that the character did believe in himself, just not in the trite cliche way that people usually mean it. He took a hard look at himself, honestly evaluated what he had to work with, and then used it. So often "believe in yourself" is used to justify acting like someone else, which is the very opposite of believing in yourself. To truly believe in yourself you have actually know who you are and what you have to offer, even if it isn't much.

    • @0zer0ne1
      @0zer0ne1 Před 5 měsíci +31

      This is the take I got from it as well, also made me re-evaluate how I define confidence and if I had a skewed sense of definition. Maybe, but if it helps looking at confidence and to have confidence in a more sane and healthy way, I guess I'm gonna keep it.
      He may not be confident enough to blindly think he would get out unharmed or debrainified but he used what he had in the moments, with the right confidence that he could do his best and hope that it'd work but have in mind that failure is a real possibility. Just do it, you can't learn everything in theory

    • @brianhunt9637
      @brianhunt9637 Před měsícem +2

      i think you have it slightly confused. believing in yourself is more akin to trusting that you will succeed, while what you describe is something closer to trusting that you can succeed. its a lot easier to trust that you can succeed because the indomitable human spirit was never a myth

  • @pax4432
    @pax4432 Před 2 lety +3807

    I remember someone telling me : "Self-confidence come from handling life Not the other way around"

    • @yoavzack
      @yoavzack Před 2 lety +34

      I support that messege.

    • @Peter-xw2py
      @Peter-xw2py Před 2 lety +8

      Totally legit recap?

    • @pax4432
      @pax4432 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Peter-xw2py yes

    • @Knux5577
      @Knux5577 Před 2 lety +13

      @@claptonyoutube2340 lmao keep telling yourself that
      Imaginary sky daddy helps me do all things is just the more delusional version of "believe in yourself"

    • @warriordinag3921
      @warriordinag3921 Před 2 lety +23

      @@claptonyoutube2340 Hey dude, is it better to do things because you can or because you should? Self confidence won’t matter if you aren’t doing anything good with it, and there’s no reason to have confidence in yourself if you’re not doing anything constructive. Just because god is within you doesn’t mean you’ll actually use him right.
      And addressing heaven, if that’s where an all loving god wanted us all to be then isn’t that where we would be right now? The fact that we aren’t would mean that there is either a loving purpose to both heaven and earth as it is, and that there’s a good reason that we’re here experiencing love and suffering, or that god has limitations of what he can do to help us. Which do you think is more feasible?

  • @samthered4862
    @samthered4862 Před 2 lety +1565

    I was waiting for the twist that the neighbor was the fourth monkey.

    • @SpeedyThingGoIn4
      @SpeedyThingGoIn4 Před 2 lety +59

      oh no.

    • @Fyrverk
      @Fyrverk Před 2 lety +117

      Or that it has him whom have released the monkey

    • @pbjwizard
      @pbjwizard Před 2 lety +1

      well, he kind of was. he set you up to have your brains eaten by giving you bad advice

    • @jennifercavenee7572
      @jennifercavenee7572 Před 2 lety

      He took the second monkey's offer.

    • @RealDanteS01
      @RealDanteS01 Před 2 lety +67

      When he asked to join you for breakfast, the breakfast was actually your brain! Saying no was the right option.

  • @teamcyeborg
    @teamcyeborg Před 2 lety +926

    The fact that at the end the old man admits he's never had to fight the monkeys is just a great detail for me. He thinks he knows the solutions to others' problems and is confident when even one of those works

  • @stellarose3884
    @stellarose3884 Před 2 lety +2541

    “I’ve never actually fought a monkey before, maybe if I hadn’t given that advice, less people would be dead”
    Old man, that hit me like a truck.

    • @Kisuke323
      @Kisuke323 Před rokem +110

      The old man never gave a f***. He is just trolling and this video shows how dangerous trolling is.

    • @GoingSwimmingly
      @GoingSwimmingly Před rokem +203

      Is this like..
      A commentaty on the privileged to not tell people how they can fight the monkeys even though they themselves never had to, and thus had no experience, only to let people suffer because of how misguided the advice really is?

    • @return4887
      @return4887 Před rokem +11

      @@GoingSwimmingly no he never fought a monkey so a load of people died

    • @punkabooiscool1111
      @punkabooiscool1111 Před rokem +3

      it isnt hard to fight a monkey in small size- just... one neck twist- and its fine

    • @notepad2097
      @notepad2097 Před rokem +3

      I just got to that part!

  • @doyoya2981
    @doyoya2981 Před 2 lety +3258

    Confidence is great when you have it, but it’s fickle and hard to come by. Sometimes you have to risk getting mauled by a monkey to make any progress in something you know nothing about.

    • @harmonymartinez7669
      @harmonymartinez7669 Před 2 lety +16

      Doyoya this is surprisingly good advice that I really needed right now. Thank you!

    • @doyoya2981
      @doyoya2981 Před 2 lety +3

      @@harmonymartinez7669 Glad I could help :)

    • @Arkylie
      @Arkylie Před rokem +7

      There's a reason my yearly July Prompt is to make something -- any little something -- in a creative medium you're not familiar with or not yet good at.
      Also why my first official video is a little vlog filmed in my shed during a windstorm when I'd decided that I had to just start with *something* and I wound up talking about how we should try to do things before knowing whether or not we'll succeed. A message that hits even harder now that I've come to the awareness that I likely have ADHD (hence why finishing projects has always been incredibly difficult for me, and most have gone unfinished throughout my life).

    • @circle4602
      @circle4602 Před rokem +1

      And in fact, he did get mauled

    • @kamikeserpentail3778
      @kamikeserpentail3778 Před rokem +2

      I don't gotta risk nothing.
      If a monkey comes to eat my brains, then I'll do the best I can to avoid it.
      But I have no reason to go risk that if there are no monkeys.

  • @HoriHorizon
    @HoriHorizon Před 2 lety +6615

    I love how this can be used just for laughs, or to get a lot of hidden meaning. Very funny random humor.

  • @datguiser
    @datguiser Před rokem +257

    I love this as a metaphor for depression, toxic positivity from a lack of experience, the “see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil” maxim, and even the fact that rather than using irrational and unwarranted confidence.
    I also loved how the main character used logos (I am nasty, therefore I am nasty to eat), pathos (I will show you why it is wrong to eat others’ brains because it is the core of their being), and ethos (I’ve already dealt with the two other monkeys the nice way when I could have done it in a much meaner way), respectively. I don’t know if that was intentional, but it was certainly real.

  • @chamomileteatrebleclef
    @chamomileteatrebleclef Před 2 lety +365

    "I survived this! I shouldn't have, but I did!" was an unexpectedly very motivational quote

  • @jackthetieluwu3572
    @jackthetieluwu3572 Před 2 lety +806

    boy, i really hope i never have any monkeys coming after me, my brain is ripe and juicy, and my self-confidence immaculate

    • @daksh8747
      @daksh8747 Před 2 lety +38

      This reminds me of how my teachers always called me a monkey back in the day, unrelated but at what times would you be available at private, discrete corners? I have a spot of discussion to go through, I'm sure you understand.

    • @jackthetieluwu3572
      @jackthetieluwu3572 Před 2 lety +20

      @@daksh8747 unfortunately, i would like the retain my brain :( sorry.

    • @TwentySeventhLetter
      @TwentySeventhLetter Před 2 lety

      @@jackthetieluwu3572 found the animal abuser smh smh

    • @boch2411
      @boch2411 Před 2 lety +18

      @@jackthetieluwu3572 here, have a hockey stick

    • @jackthetieluwu3572
      @jackthetieluwu3572 Před 2 lety +13

      @@boch2411 nah, i think ill just stick to believing in myself, thanks tho.

  • @notlunalust
    @notlunalust Před 2 lety +1904

    This comes off as metaphorical as a children's story, yet it's themes and message is aimed more at adults. I genuinely really like this

  • @HonnePerkele
    @HonnePerkele Před 2 lety +135

    This video is just a proof that Mattias has gone clinically insane after the many years of his mind being exposed to his grandfather's monkey pet incident.

    • @HonnePerkele
      @HonnePerkele Před 2 lety +9

      Also very funny and random humor. 🙂👍

    • @mozzeralleh
      @mozzeralleh Před 11 měsíci +4

      Very funny and random funny humor.

  • @TheUSgoverment
    @TheUSgoverment Před rokem +47

    I like the idea that the old neighbor is actually your grandpa and this is how he made monkies illegal in sweden.

  • @IvyScrawls
    @IvyScrawls Před 2 lety +4444

    I like how at the end the monkeys symbolized the ones of See No Evil (the monkey refused to look at him), Speak No Evil (the monkey covered it’s mouth because of what it had done), and Hear No Evil (the monkey covered it’s ears because it didn’t want to hear that it’s plan was a failure). And since in the end the man did nothing to the monkeys and didn’t fight, and as he was offered to be the fourth monkey, that would symbolize him as Do No Evil. A very interesting take on the four monkeys.

    • @trilogyprions9924
      @trilogyprions9924 Před 2 lety +75

      Very well put.

    • @Josuh
      @Josuh Před 2 lety

      haha funny discord monkey emotes

    • @binglerinosthefirst1848
      @binglerinosthefirst1848 Před 2 lety +121

      🙈🙊🙉

    • @sloft-70
      @sloft-70 Před 2 lety +200

      It also depicts evolution with the first monkey being a normal monkey, the second one a more primitive one and the third one being anthropomorphic and with all of 4 they all make the theory of evolution

    • @e_puffin
      @e_puffin Před rokem

      What do the three monkeys represent anyway?

  • @zachgaines8349
    @zachgaines8349 Před 2 lety +1018

    This... I feel heard. I've been living my life recently with the philosophy of "fuck it, probably gonna fail anyway but you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" and I think not having that blind confidence has helped me a lot in life

    • @Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50
      @Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50 Před 2 lety +52

      Y’know I never really got that statement.
      You can’t “miss” a shot you never took.
      Imagine, you just get someone arrested for walking past you by saying they attacked you and missed, when they did nothing.

    • @nobleradical2158
      @nobleradical2158 Před 2 lety +34

      That is what ‘believe in yourself’ means, though. It’s not “I’m gonna win!” It’s “I’ve got something, so I might as well use it.”

    • @Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50
      @Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50 Před 2 lety +10

      I wasn’t really looking at it from that perspective at all, just commenting on how the phrase, as widely used as it seems to be, doesn’t really make as much sense.
      Fired/not fired/missed are all different states.
      You could even argue that the “shots” you don’t fire could be saved for later, be frugal with your effort or something.
      Also, I have to disagree with your assessment on self belief, it’s to believe you can do something, usually with no regard to any thoughtful analysis.
      But saying it’s having something and using it...
      Like what? If I have a brick I’m not just going to attempt a K.O with it just because it’s on hand.

    • @sugarkane1571
      @sugarkane1571 Před 2 lety +30

      @@Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50 I think the metaphor is more in context in a economy/game theory standpoint. In a game where you can choose to shoot the deer, say if you try to shoot it, you have a 30% chance of missing killing the deer and it running away. If you choose to not shoot the deer, you have a 100% of not hitting the deer, hence missing killing the deer. The game does not consider if you want to save the bullet for later, as everything exists in this one small situation. Missing is not defined as missing an attempt, it’s more like missing the opportunity to succeed.
      I still agree with you that this phrase would not work in a more complex environment where attempts can be given up for better choices, but in the situation of trying something or gain nothing, it works better.

    • @Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50
      @Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk50 Před 2 lety +6

      That’s a reasonable observation.
      Practicality aside, I guess I was being a bit of a grammar stickler.
      Personally, I prefer “You never know until you try.” But it takes all kinds.

  • @firstnamelastname9237
    @firstnamelastname9237 Před 2 lety +153

    “There’s no way you could defeat three monkeys”
    Gun.
    Now I’m gonna finish the video.
    Also this humor/drawing is quite amusing

    • @Stephanie-mv9iy
      @Stephanie-mv9iy Před 5 měsíci +5

      Maybe you could get 1-2 monkeys but what abt the monkey behind you

    • @bigbird4481
      @bigbird4481 Před 5 měsíci +13

      ​@@Stephanie-mv9iydonkey kick transitioning into a big turn and shooting the money

    • @Stephanie-mv9iy
      @Stephanie-mv9iy Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@bigbird4481 what did the money do

    • @bigbird4481
      @bigbird4481 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@Stephanie-mv9iy lmao I meant monkey, must have autocorrected

    • @elias.t
      @elias.t Před 5 měsíci +8

      ​@@bigbird4481nope too late. You shot the money instead of the monkey and it got you.

  • @SuperCityscan
    @SuperCityscan Před rokem +15

    What did I learn:
    Well, if reason doesn't work, maybe a hockey stick does

  • @Joel-Haver
    @Joel-Haver Před 2 lety +1099

    That’s all there is to it!

  • @DemonSorcererMiyagi
    @DemonSorcererMiyagi Před 2 lety +2475

    I haven't watched this yet, but I'm just commenting to say that I'm glad you've made another "monkey" video, as your monkey material is by far my favorite.

    • @MattiasPilhede
      @MattiasPilhede  Před 2 lety +701

      I felt that maybe I was overdoing it by making another video involving monkeys, so I tried changing it to something that wasn't monkeys...
      but nothing else felt right.

    • @DemonSorcererMiyagi
      @DemonSorcererMiyagi Před 2 lety +143

      @@MattiasPilhede You made the right choice.

    • @kaenagreen1716
      @kaenagreen1716 Před 2 lety +40

      @@MattiasPilhede I feel like a lot of people share this opinion but I would watch anything you post

    • @LucasGleason
      @LucasGleason Před 2 lety

      @@MattiasPilhede monke

    • @kingtreedede7303
      @kingtreedede7303 Před 2 lety

      @@MattiasPilhede that monkey incident in your family really made an imprint

  • @Glitch-Gremlin
    @Glitch-Gremlin Před rokem +19

    "Monkey's are like real life Goblins, all they know is Evil" im using this, i dont know how or where, but im using this lol

  • @DiDiDinky
    @DiDiDinky Před 2 lety +18

    I felt so bad for the 2nd monkey despite the fact that he was nibbling on someone's skull a few minutes ago

  • @EJ-ns7qi
    @EJ-ns7qi Před 2 lety +269

    I do appreciate the old man's talent for keeping his pipe glued to his mustache while he talks. Very handy for when you can't use your hands!

    • @MattiasPilhede
      @MattiasPilhede  Před 2 lety +85

      I noticed I forgot to change that after uploading the video, so sure, what you said is canon now

    • @tylercoon1791
      @tylercoon1791 Před 2 lety +20

      I just thought he jammed it into his teeth so hard it stuck there

  • @Cow-Moth-With-A-CRT-Head
    @Cow-Moth-With-A-CRT-Head Před 2 lety +2011

    This actually helped me get up and do the things I needed to do today. I can't help but see this video as a kind of metaphor for depression and how it feels to grapple with doing things.

    • @funiguy2219
      @funiguy2219 Před 2 lety +8

      What are all the metaphors

    • @belofost
      @belofost Před 2 lety +28

      @@camelopardalis84 Meds can help to ease the symptoms, but you have to work on yourself. Remember, if you feel like you can not do something while depressed, it is probably just an illusion, use your willpower to overcome minor tasks and slowly build up your power. For me jogging was a savior, physial excercise is a very strong tool. You are not alone.

  • @gregothy9190
    @gregothy9190 Před rokem +43

    "this animal is invincible" made me laugh out loud so hard and have an asthma attack

  • @Huvpalto
    @Huvpalto Před rokem +81

    Love these “oooh it’s a metaphor for depression!” Kind of videos that make you think about your behaviour and conjure some energy to do todays tasks and get through another day. Thanks

    • @ashwhiteforest9078
      @ashwhiteforest9078 Před rokem +1

      This story is an allegory for and the cause of my confusion, making it an eldritch self contained universe that perpetuates its existence by feeding on itself. Hence why I would both fight the monkeys, and join them, and eat their brains while they eat mine, and the last dying thoughts in the remnants of our spoon addled skulls would be, "Three monkeys are coming to eat your brains."

    • @holeymoley712
      @holeymoley712 Před rokem

      @@ashwhiteforest9078 fantastic ideas you have there

    • @vilonghims1617
      @vilonghims1617 Před 4 měsíci +2

      No it's not a metaphor, we have alarms for them and everything, these 3 monkeys are actually a problem, government should deal with them.

  • @datwolfytho1579
    @datwolfytho1579 Před 2 lety +677

    The thing I love in your videos are the vibe that says "hey look im telling a story but im also philosophical about it"

    • @Alonewolf147
      @Alonewolf147 Před 2 lety +8

      the only way to tell a story if you ask me

  • @sexycactus289
    @sexycactus289 Před 2 lety +538

    In a time where people constantly feel the need to produce tons of mediocre videos for the sake of content, I find your channel very refreshing. Your videos are always super unique and entertaining, but they also have hidden metaphors and meanings behind them. I always leave these videos with a new opinion on something, and I think that's fantastic.

    • @shadowsintox9
      @shadowsintox9 Před rokem

      The video was boring and stupid as all hell.
      There was no message. There was no humor.
      This guy hates the phrase believe in yourself so he ranted about it in an extremely dumb way.

  • @cyootlabs
    @cyootlabs Před 2 lety +4

    I really needed this so much. Thank you.

  • @AzuriteCoast
    @AzuriteCoast Před rokem

    Glad I finally watched this one. Thanks for creating what you do.

  • @maniuspugnator
    @maniuspugnator Před 2 lety +331

    Well that guy actually, ironically believed himself by not listening to the old man's advice. He had his own way and even defended himself against the old man strongly too lol.

    • @JohnSmith-kb4re
      @JohnSmith-kb4re Před 2 lety +85

      Yeah, no. Here's the thing: vague, evasive advices or claims can _always_ be flipped around some way and turn into a sort of self-fulfilling prophesy. "Oh, you actually believed in yourself by not listening to my advice on believing in yourself, that's totally what I meant! I knew you had it in ya!" That's the type of gaslighting shit abusers use on their victims.
      The "true meaning" is malleable because it's vague. It's so broad that you can pretty much fit it into any situation.

    • @xephyre6955
      @xephyre6955 Před rokem +30

      Well that's what happens when you say vague statements, you can twist it around to your favor.

    • @danitho
      @danitho Před 5 měsíci +2

      I think confidence is something people think about with tunnel-vision. It is entirely possible to not realize you're confident, mistake fear as a lack of confidence, or think confidence has to be a conscious thought.

    • @DollarSignSlate
      @DollarSignSlate Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@JohnSmith-kb4re Confidence isn't vague, it has a specific meaning that was clearly exhibited by the main character even if he didn't realize it.

  • @somedude5990
    @somedude5990 Před 2 lety +180

    All your videos feel like metaphors that fly over my head.
    I could totally take on a monkey though. They're tiny and we are GREAT APES. I'll show them their place one the tier list.

  • @thekoifishcoyote8762
    @thekoifishcoyote8762 Před 9 měsíci +3

    The irony is that he still believed in himself. Not a lot, but enough that he tries to live instead of letting himself die to what he would think is inevitable.

  • @zoidsfan12
    @zoidsfan12 Před 2 lety +107

    This is really good. Even with me realizing it was the 3 monkey tale from Asian folklore when it got to the second one.
    And I really vibe with saying believing in yourself won't solve anything. Because at least in my book, the much more important attribute is courage. Courage is knowing that the odds are stacked against you but still doing it anyways. Courage is being terrified to fight someone but still doing it.
    And after watching this I've realized how cowardly I've been in pursuing my art career. I get paralyzed when I think about the amount of work it's gonna take to start making something of the quality that I would release to the public. But you know what, I don't fucking care if I gotta bash my head against the wall for the rest of my life to learn this shit, I'm gonna fucking do it damnit. I don't want to live in the dimension where I let my dreams die with me.

    • @ViewingChaos
      @ViewingChaos Před rokem +2

      You've got this, I hope you can be proud of your work

    • @MrShifty1
      @MrShifty1 Před rokem +8

      The definition of courage you gave is exactly the same as believing in yourself. The blue man in the video, in a way, actually did follow the old man's advice by not following it. He completely disregarded what the old man said and took care of the monkeys his own way. He believed in what he could do by himself.
      Honestly, I think the end of the video was unintentionally going against the moral the maker meant for. I think it was meant to be a moral about not blindly believing in yourself, but in the end, the guy beat the monkeys by doing just that. He believed in himself so hard, whether or not he was aware of it, he talked three monkeys out of eating his brain. And after doing this, he said he hadn't believed while doing it. Bullshit. If he hadn't believed on some level that he could talk a monkey out of eating his brain, he would have given up and died. He believed that it was dangerous, and he unconsciously believed he could do it anyway. That he didn't need anyone else's advice, that he could defeat the monkeys his own way. So he did.

    • @nursezatufek5716
      @nursezatufek5716 Před rokem +3

      ​​@@MrShifty1 not necessarily. He didn't believe in himself, because who the hell can when facing off three monkeys, right? He just didn't need to, he didn't think he would succeed but he tried anyway and did it. You can still try going at something while not believing you will be succesful with it, and despite that, still do it. Belief in oneself is not necessary to try and do something. It may help, but it's not an obligation. He was in an alarming an dangerous situation and didn't want to die so despite believing that he would fail he still tried to get out of the situation and did it. It's like standing on top of a burning skyscraper, on the edge and there's a helicopter passing nearby but its still too far away for you to jump. You don't believe you can jump, but it's either death or death and you have a chance if you try. Even if you don't believe in yourself, you will take that chance. Taking this chance is not believing in oneself, it's just trying despite everything. And even if you don't believe you can do it, you are going to try because you don't need baseless confidence to actually try and do something.

  • @NicknameThe1st
    @NicknameThe1st Před 2 lety +438

    “No” was the greatest punchline in this entire video. All that buildup, all that battling with a hockey stick, all that philosophical thought…
    “Can I come in?”
    “No.”

    • @ispiderguy6505
      @ispiderguy6505 Před 10 měsíci +8

      I think it's actually really important to have space from those who cause you problems. The old man was like a fourth monkey, the brains behind the operation, who set people up for failure before they ran into the monkeys and got mauled and eaten.

  • @orel2109
    @orel2109 Před 2 lety +91

    See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.
    ...Or they will come eat your brains.

    • @Castosito
      @Castosito Před rokem +6

      And do no evil

    • @superocker06
      @superocker06 Před rokem +1

      @@Castosito ?

    • @Castosito
      @Castosito Před rokem +5

      @@superocker06 the main character didn't harm the monkeys even if he could

  • @Fionacle
    @Fionacle Před rokem +7

    This is definitely your video I rewatch the most.

  • @Albert_EGGsker
    @Albert_EGGsker Před rokem +3

    Monkey one covers his eyes for he cannot set his eyes on what he was doing:🙈
    Monkey two covers his mouth realizing he’s been eating straight up brains:🙊
    And monkey three covers he is ears because of how much he hates the sound of resistance:🙉

  • @kitty_gamer23
    @kitty_gamer23 Před 2 lety +35

    Instructions unclear I am now playing hockey with a bunch of monkeys

  • @impcityangel3245
    @impcityangel3245 Před 2 lety +69

    Ah yes. Intelligence is required and not confidence. I was always told to believe in myself, but I knew I needed the skill to succeed!

  • @weallstilldie
    @weallstilldie Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the lesson, I needed to hear this to be honest ❤

  • @shuacraft9193
    @shuacraft9193 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Not gonna lie, this guy confidently and assertively telling the 3rd Monkey that he was going to fight back with the hockey stick if he had to, after being very passive with the other two, was one of the most genuinely cool things I’ve seen today.

  • @sodiumfluoridel
    @sodiumfluoridel Před 2 lety +75

    This is why I always make sure to wear my helmet to the zoo

  • @RatKing999
    @RatKing999 Před 2 lety +87

    This reminds me of this one Theodore Roosevelt (or I think that's who) quote, "speak softly and carry a big stick, and success is yours" or something along those lines.

    • @weirdgamer9566
      @weirdgamer9566 Před 5 měsíci +1

      "Speak softly, and carry a big stick." It's teddy, yes, and i believe the quote ends there.
      He was referring something something kind of diplomacy
      I always took it as "be cordial and nice, but don't detooth yourself while doing so" or whatever

  • @Argomundo
    @Argomundo Před 9 měsíci

    Discovered you today. I love the things you put out. Theyre amazing on so many levels

  • @johnmoreno6903
    @johnmoreno6903 Před 5 měsíci +3

    There’re a few layers to this
    See/speak/hear/do no evil, 1st refused to look at what it wanted to do evil to, 2nd was revolted at the idea it’s committed evil, 3rd was shocked to hear how evil it is compared to its opposition, and the human refused to ever entertain evil, sticking strictly to pacifism
    Way of handling conflict, first dissuade someone from doing as they’re about to do, then appeal to their morality, if all else fails, threaten so they prioritize their safety over your harm
    False gurus, be wary of the advice of people who claim to be wise, even as they may be old, they may have never faced the problem they dictate you on, their ‘advice’ can prove as dangerous, if not moreso, than whatever plagues you
    Conducting yourself through life, never be armed with unwarranted confidence, such is akin to charging headlong into danger with a shield of paper, instead, have fear, be wary, it will beckon you to step back every once in a while and think things through, allowing you to recognize the threat to be avoided and exploit whatever can be in a bid to triumph

  • @smortbort7691
    @smortbort7691 Před 2 lety +103

    dude this is some really funny quirky humour

  • @biggjiggins8987
    @biggjiggins8987 Před 2 lety +60

    I love second person narratives, not enough of them and I’m glad you’re doing em

  • @2sinfulsansYTGOD
    @2sinfulsansYTGOD Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love this. You did a great job. It seems like something that I would watch When I was a kid the Humor is not lost on me I love it keep it up.

  • @roxanneconner7185
    @roxanneconner7185 Před rokem +5

    I am annoyed that I found this video today and not 15 years ago before I spent 15 years learning this the hard way. Thanks mate, well done.

  • @jacemonster5
    @jacemonster5 Před 2 lety +84

    honestly i was kind of expecting this to be some sort of sequel to the monkeys are illegal in Sweden videos. This was very haha very funny very random humor and i loved it

  • @mr.sheeppeehs4204
    @mr.sheeppeehs4204 Před 2 lety +51

    I knew this was gonna be a reference to the 3 wise monkeys

  • @Banana-senpai
    @Banana-senpai Před 2 lety +1

    I love all these videos you make that work like otherworldly fables.
    They feel like they are filled with the inspiration gained wirh depression, anxiety, and the like. I see the little bits of nihilism, cynicism and irony, optimism opposing them sometimes. The life lessons of still growing as an adult and living in society too, as well as the "I don't know what the fuck I'm doing".
    I see myself sometimes. I see orher I know too. I like it.

  • @beansavacado8134
    @beansavacado8134 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude this is GREAT

  • @lilywhitetouhou
    @lilywhitetouhou Před 2 lety +299

    This video made me laugh so hard I was literally crying until the second monkey striked in with tears, I felt geniunely sorry for her, but the continuation of the story just kept me amazed, entertained and made me laugh again.
    What a wild ride!!! I can certainly call it my favourite story so far

  • @schadowizationproductions6205

    This channel and the monkeys have some incredible chemistry!

  • @shockedgaming8391
    @shockedgaming8391 Před 6 měsíci +2

    this was helpful thank you

  • @centdemeern1
    @centdemeern1 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love how surreal these videos are always are. Surreal jokes and stuff, and addressing them calmly either like they’re an everyday level of weirdness

    • @centdemeern1
      @centdemeern1 Před 5 měsíci

      And then I thought about what I just said for a minute and I’m not sure I’m sure anymore if what I just said
      All I know is that I like this

  • @sebastianpobletecarvalho5081

    When you take all the precautions you can and accept that in the end you may still fail, confidence will ensue naturally, and if it doesn´t, is not the end of the world either. Your videos are so refreshing and realistic without being nihilistic in the slitest, i love them :D

  • @Cris_Blu
    @Cris_Blu Před 2 lety +111

    Interesting take, the way I’ve always take that “believe in yourself” advice has always been more like, believe that it’s possible? Believe that you could do it maybe.
    I’m in school for computer science and the amount of times a problem has been thrown in front of me and my first thought has been an overwhelming “I don’t even know where to *begin* doing this” has been many, but the amount of times I’ve managed to complete those problems even after thinking that has also been many so I’ve kinda gotten into the habit of just shutting out that initial doubt and trying it.
    The way I see, the mountain may indeed be unclimbable but I can’t tell from the bottom whether it is or not, so best just to start climbing and give it what you can; if you failed well at least you know how to climb that much of that mountain now, maybe it’ll be useful somewhere else.

    • @asrielgoddard8
      @asrielgoddard8 Před 2 lety +16

      physics student here. I only started Uni a year ago, I hope I’ll get that initial doubt quiet soon too

    • @Cris_Blu
      @Cris_Blu Před 2 lety +23

      @@asrielgoddard8 I don’t think the feeling every truly goes away, especially as the “mountains” you climb get bigger but I feel like I’ve gotten better and better and just getting to work in spite of it.
      Physics is a large mountain and you have my respect but as long as you can find some satisfaction in the work you do I’m sure you’ll be fine. Best of luck!

    • @JcoleMc
      @JcoleMc Před rokem +2

      ​@@Cris_Blu Someone should really build a road over all these mountains , why are there even so many mountains around here

    • @Cris_Blu
      @Cris_Blu Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@JcoleMcit’s fucking chaos man

  • @GameJam230
    @GameJam230 Před 2 lety +10

    Holy crap I'm so glad I found this, there are 3 monkeys sitting in my house and I couldn't find any information on how to prevent my brain from being eaten until this video.

  • @dAbsoluteZer0b
    @dAbsoluteZer0b Před 2 lety +1

    Damn it pumped me up a lot just when I needed it ! It give a lot to think about.
    What touched me the most is that the neighbor never even fought monkeys and sent everyone to their demise. And still we focus too much on the advices of people who know nothing about the subject or never bothered to try :)

  • @jonrinehart6411
    @jonrinehart6411 Před 2 lety +142

    I realize these are sorta open for interpretation, but either way this really spoke to me and I think helped me, as most of your videos do. I've been putting some important things off for a while because I wasn't sure if I could do it but I don't care if I can or not. If I don't try I'll never know if I could or not. Thank you.

  • @skylordthe1st
    @skylordthe1st Před 2 lety +53

    What a treasure. He's criminally under subed

  • @thepopemichael
    @thepopemichael Před 2 lety +7

    Believing in yourself is a great tool, but if you lack it, there are other tools available.

  • @Audioclass5
    @Audioclass5 Před 5 měsíci

    The stories always just suck you in they’re so good

  • @cheeseboy8241
    @cheeseboy8241 Před 2 lety +374

    I like how yes this can be a metaphor for depression but I like even more how it's a metaphor for "eat the rich because they will gladly eat you"

    • @redaipo
      @redaipo Před 2 lety

      dont eat the rich it's cannibalism

    • @ashwhiteforest9078
      @ashwhiteforest9078 Před rokem +12

      What did monkeys ever do to you to be cursed with such an unfair and debasing simile?

    • @MrShifty1
      @MrShifty1 Před rokem

      Wdym? No fuckin clue how to get eat the rich out of monkeys eating brains

    • @yitzakIr
      @yitzakIr Před rokem +12

      As soon as he said “let’s not overreact” i was like “oh the monkeys are capitalism”

    • @madformuser
      @madformuser Před rokem +7

      I too watch a completely unrelated video about monkeys coming to eat a man's brain and project my own political opinions onto it.

  • @chrissomnitz6123
    @chrissomnitz6123 Před 2 lety +21

    "You know I've never actually had to fight a monkey before"

  • @KaioKenneth4
    @KaioKenneth4 Před rokem

    Brilliant, incredible, and so much more

  • @Jay_Hendrix
    @Jay_Hendrix Před rokem

    This channel is a gold mine.

  • @slycwby2478
    @slycwby2478 Před 2 lety +75

    Always love a good see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil
    Although it is sad that feel no evil is left out
    Great video btw!

  • @dotfoxtom5942
    @dotfoxtom5942 Před 2 lety +13

    I knew it, Before I even saw the first monkey I knew it was the no evil trio of monkeys 🙈 🙊 🙉 .
    See no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil. Very nice video sir, cheered up my day.

  • @Loki_K
    @Loki_K Před rokem

    The "My job is to open and close doors" video was my intro to your channel, and I'm BEYOND glad the algorithm recommended it. This is the 3rd video of yours I've watched, and all have been AMAZING.

  • @reidalyn2328
    @reidalyn2328 Před měsícem +1

    I was enjoying the story's randomness and while I was curious, I wasn't actively trying to find out what's the lesson. Then 7:50 came and it hit me like a truck. This is what I need to hear all along. Thank you

  • @quad7685
    @quad7685 Před 2 lety +12

    Also I love the several parodies of "live laugh love" decorating the walls. I've started to write them down in my notes, and every time I think of a new parody I add it to the list.

  • @aran_237
    @aran_237 Před 2 lety +20

    Love your content man. Seriously some of the most unique and thought provoking stuff out there

  • @caterpillar9512
    @caterpillar9512 Před 2 lety +1

    Haha very funny Mattias, I love your random humor.

  • @rickyn3023
    @rickyn3023 Před 2 lety +2

    This is one of my favorite videos of yours. Second only to the Airlock Robot. Those monkeys look so devilish, but very comical

  • @maradupras7278
    @maradupras7278 Před 2 lety +50

    this video feels like you're having a dream after playing the stanley parable for 15 hours straight

  • @bugpocket
    @bugpocket Před 2 lety +24

    see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil, i like that pattern, its clever

    • @Castosito
      @Castosito Před rokem

      Feel no evil and do no evil too

  • @nakynie463
    @nakynie463 Před rokem +1

    Love it❤

  • @Redmentoos
    @Redmentoos Před rokem

    This Video spoke out of my soul

  • @woooooo162
    @woooooo162 Před 2 lety +13

    Your videos have been so inspiring for me while also being very entertaining. Thank you😊

  • @anniedong8751
    @anniedong8751 Před 2 lety +8

    What he said: The monkey has been eagerly listening
    What I heard: The monkey has been E-girly listening

  • @h4py741
    @h4py741 Před rokem

    Yo, that line at the end “I have everything I need, which is nothing” I needed to hear that today. I feel so unprepared for life, but really I have all I need already. I don’t need to believe in myself, I don’t need a plan, I don’t need to be perfect. I just need to go forward

  • @TheCivildecay
    @TheCivildecay Před rokem

    this stuff is so good

  • @smorcrux426
    @smorcrux426 Před 2 lety +12

    I absolutely love your videos, their style is extremely great and is really helpful to convey their equally important messages, keep it up!

  • @Niada47
    @Niada47 Před 2 lety +6

    "Live, giraffe, love" was my favorite ;)

  • @zhrisbooks8315
    @zhrisbooks8315 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow. That video was ten minutes long and I didn’t even notice it. I typically stay away from long videos because I’m always in a rush and have felt behind in my life for the last 12 years. But this video stopped me in my skim-watching tracks with the first 30 seconds alone because it was funny. But I stayed because I could tell this video wasn’t just one of those videos that’s fishing for views and attention. This is a video that is ABOUT something. Something deep that I feel many people resonate with. The point at the end in particular. I especially liked how you pushed the “Don’t offer confidence, offer tools” bit with the hockey stick. I wanted to run outside and start screaming that at a lot of people in my life cause I too am sick and tired of folks thinking confidence is a magic bullet. It’s more like a magic noose.XD

  • @yongyoryongx4001
    @yongyoryongx4001 Před rokem

    This changed my life

  • @animatorireenie8319
    @animatorireenie8319 Před 2 lety +5

    I love how these videos are humorous as well as full of hidden meanings. These messages are so fun to digest. Great stuff)

  • @fossilco.artrelateddocumen331

    That's why we have monkey checks

  • @Medisapq
    @Medisapq Před 2 lety +1

    wow this has such a good massage!

  • @thewafflrman5326
    @thewafflrman5326 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the thing that you did with the monkeys.
    …wow that was descriptive, but with see no evil, speak no evil, and hear no evil. It’s genius.

  • @comettripper
    @comettripper Před 2 lety +4

    I saw the tittle and thought "huh, that sounds like a mathias video. I miss that guy". So glad you're back!! and the animations are getting better ♡♡

  • @nikke36
    @nikke36 Před 2 lety +25

    This is pure genius.

  • @technic1285
    @technic1285 Před rokem

    Thanks. 👍

  • @DeathAngelSuki
    @DeathAngelSuki Před rokem +5

    As someone thats had great anxiety and a reluctance to do anything out of the norm for fear of consequences, confidence has helped me greatly.
    Confidence doesn't mean you know what your doing. It can, I suppose, from a literary stance mean that but confidence itself is very important. You had the confidence to stand up for yourself, to reason with the monkeys and lastly defend yourself if it came to it. You could have ran, could have sold your house and left. But you didn't.
    Confidence and courage go hand in hand. You had to have the confidence to believe there was another way and the courage to try even though you were afraid. The old man wasn't wrong.