Diary of a Wimpy Kid's DARK TRUTH in Rowley's Perspective

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  • On the surface of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is a retelling of wacky moments and adventures of a middle school loser, but a dark truth is explored through Rowley's perspective in Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid...
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  • @midnitest0rm
    @midnitest0rm Před 5 lety +5869

    And this whole time growing up I saw Rowley as a total idiot.
    Now I just feel bummed out.

    • @tylergreen5747
      @tylergreen5747 Před 5 lety +21

      Midnite St0rm me too

    • @closeenough7490
      @closeenough7490 Před 5 lety +253

      he's still a total idiot just more of a sad total idiot

    • @gamerito100
      @gamerito100 Před 5 lety +49

      Midnite St0rm I mean, he must be if he doesn't see what Greg is doing to him xD

    • @icantcomeupwithsomethingcl930
      @icantcomeupwithsomethingcl930 Před 5 lety +194

      Because that’s how Greg pAINTED him to be. He thinks Rowley is a total moron who will do as he says meanwhile Rowley thinks he’s being a good friend

    • @klein2042
      @klein2042 Před 5 lety +14

      Oh no he definitely is

  • @daneliberatorefilm8738
    @daneliberatorefilm8738 Před 5 lety +10275

    It all flows downstream. Rodrick bullied Greg and now Greg subconsciously bullied Rowly because it’s someone who is weak or oblivious enough to take it in order to cope with his own abuse. Just a thought.

    • @hidof9598
      @hidof9598 Před 4 lety +84

      Yup

    • @vanessabetty29
      @vanessabetty29 Před 4 lety +294

      Nah
      Older brothers always do that

    • @craigthelej
      @craigthelej Před 4 lety +14

      Rowley😉

    • @Glory2Snowstar
      @Glory2Snowstar Před 4 lety +538

      He basically confirms in the first book that he wanted to do this to Manny because of Rodrick’s bullying. So Greg getting bullied actually is pretty central to how he handles his friendships.

    • @TallCanDan02
      @TallCanDan02 Před 4 lety +164

      @delsin rhoney doesnt mean he isnt responsible for his own actions

  • @Emrirwastaken
    @Emrirwastaken Před 2 lety +1242

    greg: sociopath
    manny: psycopath
    rowley: pushover
    rodrick: just a bully

    • @britngamejamie
      @britngamejamie Před 2 lety +156

      susan: karen
      frank: strict

    • @josefstalin7033
      @josefstalin7033 Před 2 lety +170

      @@britngamejamie frank would be more like: neglectful

    • @ultimateweb-head7245
      @ultimateweb-head7245 Před 2 lety +29

      Manny: The living embodiment of the devil

    • @btssucks7009
      @btssucks7009 Před 2 lety +115

      when you think about it , rodrick's just a normal teen

    • @radinthesamandi5307
      @radinthesamandi5307 Před 2 lety +80

      When you take Rodricks actions above face value, he's the only normal one. Sure, he's not a saint, but he's not the devils right hand man either.

  • @Turbs94945
    @Turbs94945 Před 3 lety +586

    Jeff Kinney: No guys, his mom is the villian, she is like a karen remember?
    Everyone: *n o*

    • @ARCADEGHOST
      @ARCADEGHOST Před 2 lety +4

      Did he actually say that?

    • @Turbs94945
      @Turbs94945 Před 2 lety +51

      @@ARCADEGHOST No, but as someone who's read all the books that's obviously what he's implying

    • @ZudeXbox360
      @ZudeXbox360 Před 2 lety +79

      @@Turbs94945 I'd say Susan is closer to a Smother Mother moreso than a Karen stereotype. Like I see more in common between her and Agnes Skinner in mannerisms than I do her and a Karen. A Karen wouldn't care for their child if they don't "improve" her image, while it's clear that Susan cares about Greg, she just does it in a very overbearing way.

    • @thatonepokemonfan3767
      @thatonepokemonfan3767 Před 2 lety +9

      Susan is a good mom that cares for manny but loves greg and rodrick if your talking about the long haul movie I agree

    • @Razor1473
      @Razor1473 Před 2 lety +31

      I mean she's a pretty terrible mother, but then again almost their entire family is dysfunctional. Rodrick is the only normal person, and he's the only one who realizes how fucked up his family is.

  • @emilysica6790
    @emilysica6790 Před 4 lety +8732

    After reading it I realize that Rowley just wants Greg to like him for how he is

    • @rznuvia
      @rznuvia Před 4 lety +463

      It’s quite sad.

    • @Gmannn04
      @Gmannn04 Před 4 lety +363

      Emily Sica in the books you can see that Greg cares about Rowley to some extent. They do have some good times together and Greg does stand up for him multiple times

    • @Gmannn04
      @Gmannn04 Před 4 lety +214

      Liza Johnson There are some instances of them goofing off and in the last book there’s a part where they hug each other and Greg is crying because he was supposed to move

    • @bery_xd
      @bery_xd Před 4 lety +14

      Im not going to break the the 696 like.AND AS PER TRADITION
      *NICE*

    • @2hot2handle19
      @2hot2handle19 Před 3 lety +83

      I’m not gay Greg

  • @elongatedmanforever1252
    @elongatedmanforever1252 Před 4 lety +14408

    When rodrick is actually a better person then Greg it's not called Rodrick rules for nothing.

    • @diitzies
      @diitzies Před 4 lety +108

      savitarsavior Flashfan Xd Lol. I know, right?

    • @donathan2933
      @donathan2933 Před 4 lety +62

      savitarsavior Flashfan Xd exactly

    • @ponponpompon
      @ponponpompon Před 4 lety +563

      -Forgetting that Rodrick threw a huge party, faked being ill, and locked Greg in the basement. I'm not calling Greg a good person or anything. I'm just saying.

    • @honeybaae6911
      @honeybaae6911 Před 4 lety +112

      Donovan Pate Rodrick is still bae

    • @elongatedmanforever1252
      @elongatedmanforever1252 Před 4 lety +15

      Yep 🤩👍👍

  • @dakzevon1311
    @dakzevon1311 Před 3 lety +1036

    So many ppl forget that Greg isn’t supposed to be a sociopath, but a representation of what kids actually act like rather than the cookie cutter disney channel stuff

  • @marianna6412
    @marianna6412 Před 3 lety +196

    When I was 10, I always thought: "Man, I look like Greg"
    Now, 4 years later, I think that my mood is more like Rodrick

  • @RichardDong68
    @RichardDong68 Před 4 lety +5335

    I specifically remember the time when Greg was forced to go his uncle's wedding to miss some cool party, and he actually persuaded Rowley to not go to the party because it wouldn't be fair for himself to be stuck at a wedding. I was like "Wow, you're certainly a piece of work, aren't you, Greg!?" And him having the damn nerve to call Rowley selfish after slamming the phone.

  • @diamondsword4958
    @diamondsword4958 Před 4 lety +3870

    "Sorry, Heffley,
    *but you've Zoo-Wee'd your last Mama."*

  • @pizzalisp5427
    @pizzalisp5427 Před 2 lety +107

    As somebody who was extremely naive as a child and basically survived off of trying to please everyone, this hits so close to home, especially when Rowley tried to show Greg his superhero and laughed and said it needed to be "edgier." I like writing and drawing, but my siblings always respond with indifference and think that's good enough because they're not yelling, and two of my siblings are especially rude to me about what I love.

    • @bloom9075
      @bloom9075 Před 2 měsíci +3

      do what you love, you don’t need them to like what you like for you to have fun

  • @FredDoesStuff0423
    @FredDoesStuff0423 Před 3 lety +330

    I remember in the most recent book "Wrecking Ball" I noticed in the end [SPOILERS AHEAD]
    that they threw a goodbye party for Greg, and Greg and Rowley actually hugged. So this proves Greg may have a heart for Rowley.

    • @battleshipfan3435
      @battleshipfan3435 Před 3 lety +13

      @Doawkfan actually, he said pollen went into his eyes.

    • @whatsup7018
      @whatsup7018 Před 2 lety +3

      I didn’t like Greg on rowley diaries such a boss he wants to control rowley

    • @Tigershark_3082
      @Tigershark_3082 Před 2 lety +1

      Wait, party?

    • @FredDoesStuff0423
      @FredDoesStuff0423 Před 2 lety +10

      @PARKIN LAI Yeah, its confirmed that he didn't move because the people who wanted to move in backed out

    • @AlfieAlpaca
      @AlfieAlpaca Před 2 lety +5

      That doesn’t mean he cared at all. There are many reasons to miss someone that don’t require actually caring about them.

  • @mattskar3607
    @mattskar3607 Před 4 lety +7322

    Greg’s a lot less of a sociopath in the movies compared to the books.

    • @hyena234thekids7
      @hyena234thekids7 Před 3 lety +1121

      Because in every movie,he grew from his mistakes and at least acknowledged he screwed up and tried to fix it.He changed in the movies but not in the book.

    • @Yougotcaged102
      @Yougotcaged102 Před 3 lety +476

      @@hyena234thekids7 And that's the one thing the movies do better then the books

    • @theyoutubeaccount8499
      @theyoutubeaccount8499 Před 3 lety +174

      @@hyena234thekids7 Yeah, every movie except for the Long Haul Movie

    • @ballisticboo7808
      @ballisticboo7808 Před 3 lety +284

      Giving Greg a redemption arc is what makes the movies so good (and another reason the Long Haul movie sucks)

    • @Asmeenradee
      @Asmeenradee Před 3 lety +62

      Except long haul.

  • @tiffanyscott7092
    @tiffanyscott7092 Před 5 lety +4932

    Like the only 2 times Greg was nice to Rowley is
    1.When he took the blame for the cheese touch
    2.When he stood up for Rowley (To Mr Hardy)

    • @CrazyIshan69
      @CrazyIshan69 Před 5 lety +477

      There are more examples, like when Greg took the whole punishment for vandalization in Cabin Fever.

    • @Airtu
      @Airtu Před 4 lety +46

      Shahmir782 bro not all the books he’s always taking one for the team

    • @mcbruscar
      @mcbruscar Před 4 lety +162

      also when he cried when rowley made him that collage when greg was moving away in the 14th book

    • @ThaqtRamone
      @ThaqtRamone Před 4 lety +57

      Funny, right? You can't call him a sociopath when he clearly stood up for Rowley, that too multiple times!

    • @Jordanthefoo
      @Jordanthefoo Před 4 lety +58

      And still, Greg STILL told Rowley that he owes him a HUGE favor!

  • @clem7904
    @clem7904 Před 3 lety +265

    Holy crap-
    Rodrick is a freaking angel compared to Greg after seeing THIS...

    • @mannyheffley7825
      @mannyheffley7825 Před 3 lety +11

      Finally they realize, Bubby f**king sucks

    • @hackidreemurr
      @hackidreemurr Před 2 lety +1

      ASRIEL!! HOWDY! WHATS UP?

    • @clem7904
      @clem7904 Před 2 lety

      @@hackidreemurr reminded me to change my pfp thanks

    • @hackidreemurr
      @hackidreemurr Před 2 lety

      @@clem7904 Okay you're not Asriel anymore xD

    • @cupio-stardust
      @cupio-stardust Před 2 lety +3

      @@mannyheffley7825 It’s the hellspawn himself.

  • @hanbigim
    @hanbigim Před rokem +34

    since rodrick pranks/bullies greg sometimes greg was ready to get a little brother to annoy but since manny is superprotected by his parents i think rowley is the substitute

  • @presidentofthegalaxy3642
    @presidentofthegalaxy3642 Před 5 lety +4094

    " this is no longer a journal, it's a suicide note"- greg fanfic 2019

  • @maverickREAL
    @maverickREAL Před 5 lety +7216

    I would love a book from Rodrick's perspective and have an even more sociopathic outlook.
    "Dear Journal, today I shanked a dude."

    • @darwin27nathan
      @darwin27nathan Před 5 lety +85

      Gamen Snootdroop 😂😂😂

    • @zira9827
      @zira9827 Před 5 lety +633

      I would like something from Greg's mum prepective, that would be some horror

    • @ianbyrne465
      @ianbyrne465 Před 5 lety +418

      @@zira9827 oh my god, his family makes me so angry. No wonder he's a sociopath with such terrible parents.

    • @RC.-
      @RC.- Před 5 lety +126

      I don't think a entire book dedicated to him would be worth it maybe like a chapter in one of the books

    • @kojekotake4524
      @kojekotake4524 Před 5 lety +57

      I would read that

  • @unrellated
    @unrellated Před 2 lety +52

    Yeah, Greg has done some majorly questionable stuff. But honestly, it's hard to be all that mad at him since most of the people around him are even worse. Take, for example, the part of the first book when Greg was the cartoonist for the school paper. Mr. Ira changed all the dialogue to a mockery of everything Creighton the Cretin stood for. But when Greg refused to let himself be used like that, Mr. Ira switched to running Zoo Wee Mama, completely unaltered. And there was no explanation given for why Rowley's comic was unscathed. It may have been that Greg was just "conveniently" leaving the reason out, but I'm pretty sure that if was that Mr. Ira had learned his lesson, Greg would have at least mentioned an attempt to make amends (possibly interpreting it as insincere and declining). But no, it seems this teacher was just being selective of whose art he disrespects.

  • @lillyam78
    @lillyam78 Před 3 lety +54

    I think that Greg’s behavior is also affected by the bullying he’s been subjected by at the hands of his older brother. While I don’t condone Greg’s behavior, it would only be fair to add Roderick’s influence to this analysis.

    • @Palepetal
      @Palepetal Před rokem +4

      It wasn't just Rodrick, it's implied their dad beats Greg. Greg takes it out on Rowley.

    • @ronaldomontero3624
      @ronaldomontero3624 Před 10 měsíci

      Pally

  • @elongatedmanforever1252
    @elongatedmanforever1252 Před 4 lety +16912

    Greg is actually the Villain of his own story.

  • @potatogod975
    @potatogod975 Před 4 lety +2991

    Rowley: exists
    Greg: its free real estate

  • @starla._xo
    @starla._xo Před 9 měsíci +21

    Frank: Neglectful
    Susan: Karen
    Greg: Sociopath
    Manny: Psycho
    Rodrick: The only normal one

    • @DoritoDoritio
      @DoritoDoritio Před 8 měsíci

      I don’t think he’s a ‘sociopath’

    • @starla._xo
      @starla._xo Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@DoritoDoritioI mean-If u think abt it he kinda is

    • @ataane2615
      @ataane2615 Před 2 měsíci +1

      honestly funny how well known these defining traits for them are

    • @CraftyEliz
      @CraftyEliz Před měsícem +2

      Greg thought of killing rowley just for a girl

    • @MatthewMidnightClub2008
      @MatthewMidnightClub2008 Před 18 dny

      Rodrick is not exactly normal because of his outright PHYSICAL pranks with Greg but still the most normal.

  • @zoria8134
    @zoria8134 Před 3 lety +12

    In the graphic novel “brave” they have a reference to diary of a wimpy kid. The protagonist says: “why do people like this book? The main characters a jerk. He keeps being mean to people and saying it’s a joke”
    In there it’s called “my badly drawn life”

  • @CloudHeadCustoms
    @CloudHeadCustoms Před 5 lety +4114

    Childhood is loving Greg’s antics, adulthood is realizing Rowly and everyone around Greg deserves better.
    Edit: Holy shit thanks for so many likes!

    • @klein2042
      @klein2042 Před 5 lety +301

      Except Manny. Fuck Manny

    • @lordukiyo6175
      @lordukiyo6175 Před 5 lety +199

      @@klein2042 They always say that dogs and babies see things older people don't. Maybe Manny sees straight through Greg which is why he always gets him in trouble.

    • @CloudHeadCustoms
      @CloudHeadCustoms Před 5 lety +109

      E-Series I haven’t read the books in so long so I didn’t get the Manny hate, so I pulled up one of the old books and jeez the little guy is a mini psychopath. Like brother, like brother

    • @supahhotnoodledapx1602
      @supahhotnoodledapx1602 Před 5 lety +35

      Rain Freedom Lesmond Raphael Still. Fuck manny.

    • @jessea4438
      @jessea4438 Před 5 lety +24

      @@lordukiyo6175 Manny can go fuck off

  • @mistakenlyNocturnal
    @mistakenlyNocturnal Před 5 lety +4748

    Greg is a Toxic Friend and I can't wait until we get the book where Rowley stands up for himself.

  • @hiyo.4392
    @hiyo.4392 Před 3 lety +143

    "I'm not gay Greg."
    I cant get that out of my head.

  • @davidnissim589
    @davidnissim589 Před 2 lety +14

    I just realized that Rodrick is the least insane of the Heffley brothers. Yeah, he's a bully and a punk, but that's it. Greg is a sociopath, and Manny's just a full-on psycho.

  • @fucklchn
    @fucklchn Před 5 lety +6367

    I’m not gay, Greg.
    *Sobs*

  • @lukezafiris1449
    @lukezafiris1449 Před 5 lety +3806

    Diary of an awesome friendly kid: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
    Today I broke into dad's gun safe and took the AR-15. I'm sick of not being appreciated. I'm sick of Greg and the other kid's bullying. My girlfriend dumped me and my teachers hate me. I'm taken advantage of by everyone. I made sure to tell fregly, chirag, and all the nice kids to be "sick" tomorrow. I'm sick of the bullying and abusive i've suffered faaar too long.
    But today is the day.
    Greg Heffley, you have Zoo weed your last mama.

  • @datdairkirbtherobloxgamer3801

    Y'all, you can't be forgetting about how Greg's family isn't so great either. His older brother tortures him while his younger brother bosses him around. His dad constantly feels embarrassed of Greg. Even the PIG pushes Greg around. The only one who actually really cares about Greg is Helen, but she's usually busy dealing with everyone else's shenanigans. Sure, dude's seriously got some work to do, but he has a heart. Maybe if his family was more supportive of him, he'd have learned how to really treat his friends. In the end, Rowley is Greg's only friend. Dude is probably such a narcissistic jerk because no one had really ever shown him true affection except for Rowley. In conclusion, I have hope for Greg. Who knows? He could really change, and it'd be great to see him turn over a new leaf. I believe in second chances, don't you?

    • @aieeee4380
      @aieeee4380 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Exactly. I’m making a fanfic where the Heffleys go to Brisbane and meet Bluey’s family. Chilli and Bandit are disgusting by the neglectful parenting and we see Bluey and Bingo heal Greg

    • @lindacampbell2605
      @lindacampbell2605 Před 5 měsíci

      Bruh

  • @ToyLolbit234
    @ToyLolbit234 Před rokem +19

    When you realize how self-centered Greg is while Rodrick is literally a normal highschooler

  • @probrobosnian
    @probrobosnian Před 5 lety +10066

    Can we,get a zoo we mama for respecting Rowley

  • @nvernaxer8714
    @nvernaxer8714 Před 4 lety +3355

    I just realised that Roddrick Is a better person than Greg

    • @Pain_tami
      @Pain_tami Před 4 lety +74

      Scientasy-Guy just yes.

    • @Pain_tami
      @Pain_tami Před 4 lety +93

      Scientasy-Guy well yes but actually yes but actually no but actually yes but actually yes but actually no but actually yes.

    • @disappearingenderman4348
      @disappearingenderman4348 Před 3 lety +6

      @Scientasy-Guy lol

    • @EllaSangki
      @EllaSangki Před 3 lety +156

      I know right? And remember, we've known Rodrick from Greg's perspective so we really aren't sure what he is like as a person. But honestly he's indeed a much better person than Greg even on Greg's pov.

    • @nvernaxer8714
      @nvernaxer8714 Před 3 lety +5

      @@EllaSangki yeah that’s true

  • @bakrobertjohnston4889
    @bakrobertjohnston4889 Před 3 lety +27

    I quote Greg himself: “I’m one of the best people I know”

  • @1uvpinky
    @1uvpinky Před rokem +12

    Not to mention him PUTTING ROWLEY’S LIFE IN DANGER just to see a STATUE of himself. If I found out that’s what my kid’s best friend was doing to them, I’d go through their phone and cut all contact IMEDIATELY.

  • @Nakudan12
    @Nakudan12 Před 5 lety +4270

    Can we get a book from Rodrick's perspective next? P sure it would be really interesting to see what the big bro really thinks about his little brothers

    • @TomEllisLovesU
      @TomEllisLovesU Před 4 lety +521

      Rodrick is probably too lazy to actually write something lol

    • @veziusthethird
      @veziusthethird Před 4 lety +244

      it'd either just be
      edgy stuff
      or (hopefully not)
      fanfiction written by a teenager

    • @sauce5066
      @sauce5066 Před 4 lety +81

      He thinks Greg is probably a a**hole
      Weirdo bro, again he probably thinks he’s and a**hole
      I’d know as I’m the oldest sibling...

    • @ThatOneKayna
      @ThatOneKayna Před 4 lety +16

      @@TomEllisLovesU that's true

    • @ThatOneKayna
      @ThatOneKayna Před 4 lety +27

      Manny can if the series continues long enough for him to be old enough

  • @redline1916
    @redline1916 Před 5 lety +1779

    Wow this book lore got dark quick

  • @TotallyNotAnthony
    @TotallyNotAnthony Před 3 lety +9

    4:24 that scared the FUCK out of me

  • @RandomPerson-rt3sz
    @RandomPerson-rt3sz Před 3 lety +91

    Say all you want about Greg
    But remember that time Manny almost killed his family?
    Hmmmm?

    • @redacted9146
      @redacted9146 Před 2 lety +27

      Manny is such an evil little toddler. He literally shut off all the power, took all the food and heat sources, and watched as his family suffered. I think the part where he broke down and started to whine about how no one taught him how to tie his shoes was just an excuse, but I could be wrong considering that he’s only a toddler. I think all Rodrick and Greg need are a few good morals, but Manny deserves to be kicked out of the family.

    • @happifrogy1382
      @happifrogy1382 Před 2 lety +1

      @@redacted9146 His not just an evil toddler, His a fucking psychopath.

    • @barryseikko479
      @barryseikko479 Před 2 lety +3

      Hmm well the books and movie are in Greg's perspective. What if Greg was just manipulating the reader into thinking his friends and family are terrible people? I mean Manny is three and managed to turn off a circuit breaker. One, a three year old shouldn't know what a circuit breaker is, let alone how to use it. Second, in the books Manny is shown to be a master manipulater, I'm not sure a three year old would figure how to manipulate his parents.

    • @RandomPerson-rt3sz
      @RandomPerson-rt3sz Před 2 lety +4

      @@barryseikko479 then who turned the heating off tho?
      Cant be the mother cause she was blind the entire time
      Maybe Rodrick but then again if he turned everything off apart from Manny's room he should have been in the room with the heating instead of preserving body warmth with Greg and mom
      Same applies to Greg
      Cant be the dad cause he was literally in another place at that momment so the only logical explanation is Manny

    • @barryseikko479
      @barryseikko479 Před 2 lety

      @@RandomPerson-rt3sz Okay so hear me out...Maybe Greg was lying to make Manny seem like a terrible person. Maybe that situation never happened. I mean, it is something Greg would do.

  • @Leixhay420
    @Leixhay420 Před 5 lety +2409

    I think Greg being a jerk is partly Rodrick's fault, because he was bullied by him basically all his life, but Greg then uses the stuff back on him.

    • @yggdrasil3
      @yggdrasil3 Před 4 lety +260

      Yeah, and he can't take it out on Manney because their parents only now decided to be protective.

    • @donathan2933
      @donathan2933 Před 4 lety +56

      CoolDisneyGamer Rodrick is probably the victim here

    • @Gmannn04
      @Gmannn04 Před 4 lety +228

      CoolDisneyGamer Yeah and his parents are easier on Rodrick and especially Manny. Since he’s the middle child he’s always gotten the least amount of attention from his parents which is why he craves attention so much at school.

    • @yggdrasil3
      @yggdrasil3 Před 4 lety +26

      @@Gmannn04 Spot on.

    • @pigwizards313
      @pigwizards313 Před 4 lety +36

      CoolDisneyGamer yeah but pretty much everyone is bullied at some point in their lives but those people are jerks to their best friend

  • @keiramurray3278
    @keiramurray3278 Před 5 lety +641

    y’all remember when greg used Rowley to get into the country club....

    • @scott-ry4cj
      @scott-ry4cj Před 5 lety +1

      yeah

    • @athone2758
      @athone2758 Před 4 lety +2

      Oh yeah, I forgot.

    • @whoa1770
      @whoa1770 Před 4 lety +7

      gradedcypress 11
      not your proudest, i guess.

    • @sauce5066
      @sauce5066 Před 4 lety

      Yeah

    • @rznuvia
      @rznuvia Před 4 lety +5

      Poor Holly though, she could have done so much better.

  • @shakespeareangentleman
    @shakespeareangentleman Před 2 lety +7

    No wonder all the girls like Rowley tbh I did too he's funny, he understands the girls, he's extroverted, and he is a nice kid overall. and Greg is stuck up, antisocial, tries to be manly but it never works out, takes out his anger and failures on Rowley, he keep on laughing at others, he doesn't accept anyone unless there is something in it for him. so ofc he would be the unpopular kid.

  • @mad576wastaken
    @mad576wastaken Před 2 lety +12

    i want a journal from RODRICK'S perspective

  • @lucy-rd7re
    @lucy-rd7re Před 4 lety +2930

    Even as a kid, i HATED Greg as a character. I always liked Rowley as a character.

    • @GuhanG
      @GuhanG Před 4 lety +14

      ur liying r?

    • @sungibatman1996
      @sungibatman1996 Před 4 lety +87

      I hope the new series of books from other peoples perspective keeps coming out. Maybe Rodrick and the Dad? Just so we can see how petty Greg is.

    • @lucy-rd7re
      @lucy-rd7re Před 4 lety +31

      Hugh Janus yes! I loved seeing how things actually were through rowley as we’ve established that greg isn’t the most reliable source of information.

    • @Nimboi
      @Nimboi Před 4 lety +2

      Same

    • @sejhehsidbdsbs6682
      @sejhehsidbdsbs6682 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sungibatman1996 nah i think rowley and gregs perspective

  • @Darkheartfries250
    @Darkheartfries250 Před 5 lety +1238

    I never liked Rowley as much I do now.
    And I never thought that Greg was such a sociopath. I usually just thought that he was really arrogant.
    Edit: How.... Did this get 700+ likes??

  • @adriangomez3005
    @adriangomez3005 Před 2 lety +11

    I was today years old when I discovered how Jeff Kinney looked even though I’ve been reading his books since the first one came out

  • @radiostealer
    @radiostealer Před 2 lety +15

    Rowley is wholesome
    Edit: Stan Rowley

  • @beepbeep5755
    @beepbeep5755 Před 5 lety +700

    I can just imagine Rowley years later, when he finally snaps and realizes Greg isn't his friend.

    • @Jaacklo
      @Jaacklo Před 5 lety +38

      Beep Beep I can’t wait for rowley to fight Greg

    • @davidkane6145
      @davidkane6145 Před 5 lety +66

      Perfect, but remove the last 5 words, and replace them with "half the population disappears"

    • @beepbeep5755
      @beepbeep5755 Před 5 lety +12

      @@Jaacklo Rowley would definitely kick his ass

    • @whocaresaboutafuckinuserna6687
      @whocaresaboutafuckinuserna6687 Před 5 lety +1

      Blue Green HAHAH

    • @cryingtm7237
      @cryingtm7237 Před 5 lety +11

      i can't wait for Rowley to murder Greg in cold blood

  • @zablade
    @zablade Před 5 lety +552

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Day
    (Cover art being Rowley in a trenchcoat with an AR-15)

    • @bunghole47
      @bunghole47 Před 5 lety +47

      Kris Snow Diary of a Wimpy Kid: *_The Last Straw_*

    • @patricktsai2303
      @patricktsai2303 Před 5 lety +20

      Enough is enough

    • @Mr.Tw1sty
      @Mr.Tw1sty Před 4 lety +10

      Nah it's Diary of a wimpy kid:Greg Is Going to OOF

    • @gameisagamev2401
      @gameisagamev2401 Před 4 lety +8

      It should be color of blood and at end on papers where are reviews to write ZOO WEE MAMA

    • @gyattmastter
      @gyattmastter Před 4 lety

      Aight bet

  • @dmrxsinful3536
    @dmrxsinful3536 Před 3 lety +14

    Plot twist: Greg heffly is stuck in a book, and writes stories to us for his life to keep living, cause the more we read the books the longer he lives!! Correct me if I’m wrong

  • @personman2346
    @personman2346 Před 2 lety +2

    Just found your channel
    Best intro ever hands down and just bc of that youve earned another sub epic vid

  • @kolonarulez5222
    @kolonarulez5222 Před 5 lety +1714

    Hang on, did you say 13 books?! Wow I think I stopped at Cabin Fever and even then I felt it was going on too long

    • @HeiTheDarkReaper
      @HeiTheDarkReaper Před 5 lety +194

      KolonaRulez cause cabin fever was when we got old enough to start masturbating and playing cod loll

    • @mayateeemm5728
      @mayateeemm5728 Před 5 lety +46

      i think quincy meant lol with an extra l, also dont check outside the fbi is there

    • @latinas
      @latinas Před 5 lety +1

      Quincy Navarre LOL

    • @byronjenkins7059
      @byronjenkins7059 Před 5 lety +1

      KolonaRulez zoo wee mama

    • @seanlux2214
      @seanlux2214 Před 5 lety +20

      They were good until Long Haul. Nowadays Kinney often jumps the shark, and it's pretty obvious that he's trying to stretch the series as long as possible.

  • @jaydeh.
    @jaydeh. Před 5 lety +571

    DARK TRUTH: He’s not actually wimpy, he’s strong.

  • @jellylemonshake
    @jellylemonshake Před 2 lety +11

    I think it's good that the writers kept it real like an actual kid

  • @FroggBoy1
    @FroggBoy1 Před rokem +3

    "He made sure people knew how seemingly how good of a guy he really was"
    Also Greg:
    *Got his "best friend" kicked out of safety patrol by tormenting kids and not taking the fall while thinking HE was DOING THE RIGHT THING*
    *Ruined an entire school play because he refused to sing of all things*
    *Tried to brag about breaking his "best friend's" arm*
    (This is just the first book the list goes on)

  • @thebeebattalion403
    @thebeebattalion403 Před 5 lety +392

    in one of the books, he literally states that he's wondering if the world revolves around him. first thing he says in the book.

  • @breonawarren1507
    @breonawarren1507 Před 4 lety +4025

    I don’t think Greg is a sociopath. He feels empathy for others and he has done some good things. We gotta remember he’s in middle school. Regardless how you wanna spin, Greg looks up to Rodrick (who bullies Greg) and Greg bullies Rowley (who looks up to him). Greg’s parents let Rodrick bully Greg and when he is punished it’s usually a slap on the wrist while Manny gets all the praise and attention. Greg acts this way because he’s bullied by someone he looks up to and he knows Rowley looks up to him in a way so he does the same.

    • @ausarthevile7125
      @ausarthevile7125 Před 4 lety +661

      i wouldn’t say that rodrick bullies him, it’s more like normal sibling rivalry. but yeah, i agree with you, especially because people in middle school tend to be stuck-up assholes, so they might come off as sociopathic. i hope greg grows out of it

    • @xeronoobmaster6984
      @xeronoobmaster6984 Před 4 lety +261

      Breona Warren exactly, these conspiracy videos are really sad cos this is just a kid who is going through middle school getting bullied. Greg just thinks thats how people act to others cos his brother and bulkies. He’ll grow out of it

    • @sheehan3204
      @sheehan3204 Před 4 lety +66

      But thats how siblings usually act to one another

    • @seafoam8845
      @seafoam8845 Před 4 lety +166

      As someone with an older sibling, there is normal sibling rivalry and locking your younger sibling in the basement.

    • @i.likechocolate
      @i.likechocolate Před 4 lety +27

      @@seafoam8845 i dont have any sibling rivalry,but i do have cousin rivalry.My cousin joked by getting a kitchen knife and started walking to me with it.Is he tryna to ACTUALLY murder me?

  • @rhinoinfinite_9739
    @rhinoinfinite_9739 Před 3 lety

    i love how detailed your vids are! Keep up the good work

  • @camerontaylor7177
    @camerontaylor7177 Před 3 lety +8

    The face of Satan.
    1:20

  • @pedrosolis6794
    @pedrosolis6794 Před 5 lety +281

    Greg left Rowly in the middle of the woods with a sprained ankle edit: and Rowly couldn’t he walk

  • @frens_till_the_end
    @frens_till_the_end Před 5 lety +1295

    When I was 8 and reading the first books I noticed that he, Greg always lies. And makes everyone seem against him, or threat they are wrong. And I finally noticed how much of a bully to Rowely and Craig.

  • @werewolf3802
    @werewolf3802 Před 3 lety +7

    This was a actual wake up call, now I can’t look at it the same

  • @SB_0017
    @SB_0017 Před 2 lety +7

    Well, I just read the book. And I gotta say, Rodrick is an absolute SAINT in comparison to Greg.

  • @gotoveritlmao8202
    @gotoveritlmao8202 Před 5 lety +1397

    Diary of a wimpy kid: *THE SUICIDE*

  • @chloeprice6760
    @chloeprice6760 Před 4 lety +2838

    My Last Entry
    I’m sick of it. Greg has taken advantage of me for way too long, I broke into Dad’s gun safe and took his Revolver... Chirag, Bryce, Holly, and Fregley are apparently “sick with the flu”. Tomorrow’s the day, Greg..... a person who I treated as a friend had tortured me for the last decade of my life..... I hope you have a nice day at school, Greg...
    -Slick
    (This comment is inspired by another)

    • @dsause3194
      @dsause3194 Před 4 lety +57

      I was about to say you stole a comment till I pressed read more

    • @SarimFaruque
      @SarimFaruque Před 4 lety +146

      You zoo-weed your last mama

    • @timmyjonson4392
      @timmyjonson4392 Před 4 lety +15

      I just watched that video it and finished that book

    • @Enfirdy
      @Enfirdy Před 4 lety +65

      *Pumped up kicks slowly starts to fade in*

    • @V-for-Vendetta01
      @V-for-Vendetta01 Před 4 lety +32

      *pumped up kicks slowly enter the chat*

  • @annakaarina1755
    @annakaarina1755 Před 3 lety +12

    I thought it was General knowlege that Greg wasn't a good guy. This new book definately highlights it but it was pretty clear before.

  • @JohnV33
    @JohnV33 Před 3 lety +2

    Reminds me of the times i got manipulated by "friends" as a kid or I manipulated others. It makes you realize how we all have a little greg inside us and need to work to push it out. I haven't read diary of a wimpy kid since middle school but I hope the series has tried to teach more life lessons

  • @dadhiamboigbinedion7163
    @dadhiamboigbinedion7163 Před 5 lety +536

    *1940:* There will be flying cars in the future!
    *2019:* -Flying cars- Making conspiracy theories about diary of a wimpy kid

  • @mr.funnyman9765
    @mr.funnyman9765 Před 5 lety +752

    The book goes into some darker themes but people keep looking at Greg and Rowley as grown adults. Greg may be acting LIKE a sociopath, but he's still a middle schooler. It was never proven if he was always this way, or if a lot if this has been caused by puberty or his own experiences and childish impulses

    • @paulajones3204
      @paulajones3204 Před 5 lety +25

      Agreed

    • @aquafreesh9219
      @aquafreesh9219 Před 5 lety +83

      Yeah all kids are basically sociopaths, it’s in their nature. Next book might be a redemption arc who knows.

    • @lordofcows8529
      @lordofcows8529 Před 5 lety +43

      hes still pretty freaking messed up, no middle schooler i know is this manipulative

    • @kerenacosta7966
      @kerenacosta7966 Před 5 lety +21

      I see you dont know that many middle schoolers.

    • @lordofcows8529
      @lordofcows8529 Před 5 lety +4

      @@kerenacosta7966 tf i go to a middle school

  • @antoniopatru8123
    @antoniopatru8123 Před 3 lety +7

    Ok, now we need to see Greg in the point of view of Holly Hills.

  • @jovialasterisk4800
    @jovialasterisk4800 Před 3 lety +7

    You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villian

  • @bobvancevancerefrigeration844

    Not sure if he’s a sociopath but I think you’ve got a point. Maybe the author is talking about what it’s like to have a toxic friend and how someone could be so blind to it especially in middle school where everyone wants to be accepted (it literally happened to me in 7th and 8th grade)

    • @brolyrages4279
      @brolyrages4279 Před 4 lety

      gayyyy

    • @rznuvia
      @rznuvia Před 4 lety +7

      Jeff Kinney is an amazing author. It’s like he’s secretly preparing kids for the real world, so they can just connect. It’s a deep series and the disguise of a kid’s book is absolutely amazing.

  • @JustANameron
    @JustANameron Před 4 lety +713

    We NEED one from Rodrick’s perspective!

    • @flatztflead1375
      @flatztflead1375 Před 4 lety +11

      UltraNovaScona _ moms perspective

    • @flatztflead1375
      @flatztflead1375 Před 4 lety +10

      Or manny lol

    • @ColinCartoons
      @ColinCartoons Před 4 lety +23

      CherryIceCream there is one on reddit lol
      But its not a real book so i guess you’re right

    • @pucmuckutya1971
      @pucmuckutya1971 Před 3 lety +12

      I would love to see many's as an older kid (like 9 years old)

    • @AD-ey4yr
      @AD-ey4yr Před 3 lety +7

      We need Fregley's perspective too!

  • @haleydunning3819
    @haleydunning3819 Před 2 lety +1

    rowley always reminded me of my brother because as a kid my brother was extremely sweet and pure and easily manipulated, so i always rooted for rowley from the beginning

  • @TWISTYCOMET
    @TWISTYCOMET Před 2 lety +4

    I think it would be cool to see greg as an adult reading his old Diaries and see what thinks about it

  • @bbpele2848
    @bbpele2848 Před 4 lety +443

    I need to see a universe where when Rowley moved, he knocked on Fregley's door instead

  • @azzaahmed4022
    @azzaahmed4022 Před 5 lety +385

    You can obviously see Greg is evil from his own DIARIES

  • @morningbowl3156
    @morningbowl3156 Před 3 lety +3

    “...Since his heart is the most pure heart in existence”
    Adventures of a Friendly Kid: “Roland” is pure of heart

  • @ordinarynoob5063
    @ordinarynoob5063 Před 3 lety +2

    1:13
    *well, i dont know about that one*
    btw great video :)

  • @ghostie_4099
    @ghostie_4099 Před 4 lety +1450

    I read this when I was younger, and I thought that was just how all boys thought. I was shocked when I released they actually care about other people and Greg was the one who was a sociopath

    • @Vessel767
      @Vessel767 Před 4 lety +76

      Wow
      That's nice
      Definitely not offended

    • @rocketsniper8726
      @rocketsniper8726 Před 3 lety +76

      Wtf you thought all boys were like that?

    • @joza_1850
      @joza_1850 Před 3 lety +17

      Same, and I still thing most of them are like that

    • @rocketsniper8726
      @rocketsniper8726 Před 3 lety +77

      @@joza_1850 I hope you're being ironic.

    • @joza_1850
      @joza_1850 Před 3 lety +6

      @@rocketsniper8726 I am. Or am I?

  • @aliminator1310
    @aliminator1310 Před 4 lety +319

    Honestly, I think Greg's personality is WAY better in the movies, given that he actually LEARNS from the events adapted from each book, to the point where he becomes one of the best characters!!!

  • @jlmmedia09
    @jlmmedia09 Před 3 lety +4

    What would make for a GREAT series is if Greg is the villain of his own story (in the words of another commenter "Elongated man Forever). But it would be even better if he becomes less of a sociopath throughout the series, instead of the entire series being about a flat arced mindless book about a middle school sociopath. (edit below).
    Edit:
    If Kinney followed Rowley's POV series, he should make his arc be about either claiming "independence" from Greg or finally having Greg accept him for who he is. If done right, that would be a happy-cry resolution to the dark undertone of this book series. Kinney not only developed this book for 12 year olds like me, but also deep messages for adults. Amazing series!

  • @LilyTheLoser.
    @LilyTheLoser. Před 3 lety +7

    I love how the subtitles spell Rowley's name wrong and differently every single time

  • @Tyrone69691
    @Tyrone69691 Před 5 lety +242

    *Rowley gets abused from greg*
    ZOO-WEE-MAMA

    • @ArcturusOTE
      @ArcturusOTE Před 5 lety +3

      *IASIP theme plays*

    • @andrewabate2570
      @andrewabate2570 Před 5 lety +1

      Sorry jason but you’ve zoo weed your last mama *pulls out glock 17*

  • @2lbs
    @2lbs Před 4 lety +304

    When we’re adults Jeff Kinney’s gonna release a book from the dads pov

    • @daisykuu9877
      @daisykuu9877 Před 2 lety +8

      @@BlockedUser1 very late reply but rodrick bullied greg for having a journal so i dont think it would make much sense lmao

    • @majesto8487
      @majesto8487 Před 2 lety +7

      @@daisykuu9877 maybe its like he bullied him bc he secretly had one so he wanted to feel better about himself? (would be a bit cliche though)

    • @daisykuu9877
      @daisykuu9877 Před 2 lety +3

      @@majesto8487 yea would be cliche but it works kinda

    • @gregthemoron
      @gregthemoron Před 2 lety +11

      Lol frank be like:
      "Dear Journal, I snapped and murdered some teens and set fire to Lenwood Heath's House, Perfectly Normal.

    • @xlectraheart
      @xlectraheart Před rokem +1

      all he does is eat and sleep be fr

  • @jay-jpark3511
    @jay-jpark3511 Před 2 lety

    This makes soo much sense!

  • @seansharpes4219
    @seansharpes4219 Před rokem

    Wow… all this went completely over my head.
    I don’t think ill ever look at this series the same again.

  • @user-qy5fi9uf7j
    @user-qy5fi9uf7j Před 5 lety +307

    I was kinda already thinking that Greg was a bit crazy, Because in the do-it Yourself book (which I bought) There was a snippet of Rowley’s diary, and it showed his perspective, it was pretty sad, And I’m glad this subject is so popular now

    • @artpolihronaki7292
      @artpolihronaki7292 Před 4 lety +5

      I have this book too

    • @yesplease29
      @yesplease29 Před 3 lety +2

      @@artpolihronaki7292 yes

    • @aieeee4380
      @aieeee4380 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I’m pretty sure in the snippet, Rowley knows how inept his family is, but chooses to be an idiot so Greg doesn’t have to deal with the stress he already has

  • @jacobboernet5287
    @jacobboernet5287 Před 5 lety +157

    There was the “I ate the cheese” line. Give Greg that one.

    • @inspectorjavert9868
      @inspectorjavert9868 Před 4 lety +11

      The only reason he does those things is to keep Rowley under the illusion that he cares about him.

    • @inspectorjavert9868
      @inspectorjavert9868 Před 4 lety +1

      This is true but Greg isn't that smart also as I said he still want Rowley to do his bidding

    • @inspectorjavert9868
      @inspectorjavert9868 Před 4 lety

      @@thegreatandpowerfuldc5977 I guess your right however I still do think there was an actual reason for him to take the fall maybe he does like Rowley a little bit or maybe the theory itself is grasping at straws yet its also not. Its strange

    • @janeakindele-abe6855
      @janeakindele-abe6855 Před 4 lety +4

      @@thegreatandpowerfuldc5977 In the mind of narcissists and sociopaths, some things are worth doing if they can keep the intended victim(s) under their illusion for longer.

    • @ranae8609
      @ranae8609 Před 4 lety +1

      well to remind y’all, that was a one time thing. Also I agree with Jane, Sociopaths commonly do this tactic to fool their victims, so if anything it expands the theory.

  • @Apalumbo07
    @Apalumbo07 Před 3 lety +2

    If you think about it Roderick is the only normal one

  • @cyberpunkthewolf5567
    @cyberpunkthewolf5567 Před 2 lety

    completely unrelated to the topic of the video but i love that you used Night in the Woods music for bgm near the end

  • @matti.8465
    @matti.8465 Před 5 lety +402

    I don't think Greg is a sociopath, that's a pretty big accusation and it feels like claiming he has that condition sort of simplifies things.
    Nah, i think Greg is an egocentric and kind of abusive jerk who does care deeply about others, but puts himself first and tends to take advantage of those who he deems "below him".

    • @betambalu9785
      @betambalu9785 Před 5 lety +39

      Matt I. That’s what a sociopath would say *cough cough*

    • @matti.8465
      @matti.8465 Před 5 lety +46

      @@betambalu9785
      True, but it's more of an insult to say he's not a sociopath, because it's entirely his fault.

    • @jacobgreig5199
      @jacobgreig5199 Před 5 lety +27

      You had us in the first half, not gonna lie

    • @nastassjaminson5040
      @nastassjaminson5040 Před 5 lety +3

      Matt I. i don’t know if i believe he’s a sociopath, but it’s certainly an interesting theory.

    • @througheverything
      @througheverything Před 5 lety +1

      It isn’t that deep, it’s diary of a wimpy kid lol. The book is made for 7 year olds

  • @user-en6yw5fs4w
    @user-en6yw5fs4w Před 5 lety +400

    >be Greg
    >write a journal because why not
    >publish it
    >bestseller for quite some time
    >nice
    >write 12 more books and publish them
    >get branded a sociopath by readers
    >mfw

    • @JotunnKing0
      @JotunnKing0 Před 5 lety +11

      You.missed some:
      >kid finds out greg is a sociopath
      >tells everyone
      >people are sent to assassinate him
      >Its a success
      >rip toxic sociopath

    • @FluffyYeen05
      @FluffyYeen05 Před 5 lety +9

      Here's the last piece
      >And nothing of value was lost.

    • @robertbartley2409
      @robertbartley2409 Před 5 lety +6

      There's one more step
      Profit from publishing the story about the sociopath and get a movie directed by Michael bay

    • @gronk6203
      @gronk6203 Před 5 lety +3

      Why are you making greentexts on yt

  • @AnimeLover-gw5mj
    @AnimeLover-gw5mj Před 3 lety

    Oh I subscribed today I love it 👍👍👍

  • @sushi3k334
    @sushi3k334 Před 2 lety +1

    i relate on such a deep level with greg , i sooooooooooo take advantage of my friends and only see them as support characters for a big story where i am the main character and its great cuz when ur born a sociopath you are ether exploting eveything around you without anything in return or your just not living right

    • @upisntdownsilly
      @upisntdownsilly Před 2 lety +1

      is this satire? you do realise the term sociopath refers to something that you arent born with but something you develop from experiences right? being 'born' a sociopath is called being a psychopath

    • @sushi3k334
      @sushi3k334 Před 2 lety

      @@upisntdownsilly well then psychopath it is

  • @elixtirr2611
    @elixtirr2611 Před 5 lety +288

    Whoah. This video gave me thicc nostalgia from reading all these books as a kid.....might actually pull a few down from the bookcase, just to see how many things my child brain kind of glanced over...

  • @framesofscreen8099
    @framesofscreen8099 Před 5 lety +723

    ZOO WEE MAMA
    ...just killed a man...
    Put a gun against his head
    Pulled my trigger now he’s dead
    (ZOO WEE)Mama, life had just begun
    But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away
    (ZOO WEE) Mama oooooooh
    Didn’t mean to make you cry
    If I’m not back again, this time tomorrow
    Carry on carry on
    As if nothing really matters

  • @lovefromwonderland
    @lovefromwonderland Před 3 lety +5

    I personally think Greg's actions are a mix of teenager and his upbringing. He was bullied all his life, and he wants a vessel to take out all that pent up anger he must feel after being bullied for so long by Rodrick and not being able to do anything about it. That's kind of how I turned out.